HSB 580 (LSB 5733YC (3) 86)

HOUSE FILE _____

BY  (PROPOSED COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AFFAIRS BILL BY CHAIRPERSON STANERSON)

A BILL FOR

An Act concerning veterans preference information.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  NEW SECTION.  35C.9  Veterans preference —— information clearinghouse.
   1.  The department of workforce development shall establish a clearinghouse for the purpose of providing information to the state, political subdivisions of the state, and veterans who are citizens and residents of the United States, concerning the rights and duties relating to providing veterans preference as required by this chapter.
   2.  The information provided, which shall include a written statement in plain language concerning the rights and duties of this chapter, shall be developed by the department of workforce development in consultation with the office of the attorney general. The information provided shall also include information concerning the enforcement of the requirements of this chapter.
   3.  The internet site for the department of workforce development, the office of the attorney general, and the department of veterans affairs shall include a link to the information provided pursuant to this section.
EXPLANATION
The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with

the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly.
   This bill requires the department of workforce development to establish a clearinghouse for the purpose of providing information on Code chapter 35C concerning veterans preference. The bill requires that the department develop the information provided in consultation with the office of the attorney general and include information concerning the enforcement of the requirements of Code chapter 35C. The bill requires the department of workforce development, department of veterans affairs, and the office of the attorney general to include a link on their internet site to the information provided as required by this bill.