SF 2268 (LSB 5351SV (3) 83)

SENATE FILE 2268

BY  COMMITTEE ON REBUILD IOWA

(SUCCESSOR TO SSB 3097)

A BILL FOR

An Act relating to disaster recovery case management.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  NEW SECTION.  29C.20B  Disaster case management.
   1.  The rebuild Iowa office shall work with the department of human services and nonprofit, voluntary, and faith-based organizations active in disaster recovery and response in coordination with the homeland security and emergency management division to establish a statewide system of disaster case management to be activated following the governor’s proclamation of a disaster emergency or the declaration of a major disaster by the president of the United States for individual assistance purposes. Under the system, the department of human services shall coordinate case management services locally through local committees as established in each local emergency management commission’s emergency plan. Beginning July 1, 2011, the department of human services shall assume the duties of the rebuild Iowa office under this subsection.
   2.  The department of human services, in conjunction with the rebuild Iowa office, the homeland security and emergency management division, and an Iowa representative to the national voluntary organizations active in disaster, shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A to create coordination mechanisms and standards for the establishment and implementation of a statewide system of disaster case management which shall include at least all of the following:
   a.  Disaster case management standards.
   b.  Disaster case management policies.
   c.  Reporting requirements.
   d.  Eligibility criteria.
   e.  Coordination mechanisms necessary to carry out the services provided.
   f.  Develop formal working relationships with agencies and create interagency agreements for those considered to provide disaster case management services.
   g.  Coordination of all available services for individuals from multiple agencies.
    Sec. 2.  BUSINESS DISASTER CASE MANAGEMENT TASK FORCE.
   1.  A business disaster case management task force is established to research disaster recovery case management assistance needed for businesses following a major disaster. The task force shall recommend steps for preparing to provide such assistance following disasters.
   2.  The task force shall consult with experts, businesses impacted by previous disasters, and other interested stakeholders.
   3.  The task force shall submit written recommendations to the governor and the general assembly by November 15, 2010.
   4.  The rebuild Iowa office shall provide staffing for the task force.
   5.  The task force shall consist of the following members appointed by the governor:
   a.  A representative of the United States small business administration.
   b.  A representative of Iowa small business development centers.
   c.  A representative of the safeguard Iowa partnership.
   d.  A representative of professional developers of Iowa.
   e.  A representative of the Iowa association of business and industry.
   f.  A representative of the Iowa retail federation.
   g.  A representative of the department of economic development.
   h.  A representative of the homeland security and emergency management division of the department of public defense.
   i.  Two business owners.
   j.  A representative of the Iowa association of regional councils.
   k.  A representative of the Iowa emergency management association.
   6.  Four ex officio, nonvoting members, two from each chamber of the general assembly, shall be appointed, with no more than one appointed from the same political party from each chamber. The majority leader of the senate, the minority leader of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the minority leader of the house of representatives shall each appoint one legislative member. The members appointed under this subsection shall not be eligible for per diem and expenses as provided in section 2.10.
   7.  Members of the task force shall not receive a per diem, shall not be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses while in attendance at any meeting, and shall not be reimbursed for travel expenses.
   8.  The task force may conduct meetings telephonically.
EXPLANATION
   This bill relates to disaster recovery case management.
   The bill requires the rebuild Iowa office to work with the department of human services and nonprofit, voluntary, and faith-based organizations active in disaster recovery and response in coordination with the homeland security and emergency management division of the department of public defense to establish a statewide system of disaster case management to be activated following the governor’s proclamation of a disaster emergency or the declaration of a major disaster by the president of the United States for individual assistance purposes. The department is required to coordinate case management services locally through local committees as established in each local emergency management commission’s emergency plan. Beginning July 1, 2011, the department of human services shall assume the duties of the rebuild Iowa office.
   The bill creates a business disaster case management task force to research disaster recovery case management assistance needed for businesses following a major disaster. The task force shall recommend steps for preparing to provide such assistance following disasters by November 15, 2010. The rebuild Iowa office shall provide staffing for the task force.