House Study Bill 126 - Introduced HOUSE FILE _____ BY (PROPOSED COMMITTEE ON STATE GOVERNMENT BILL BY CHAIRPERSON BLOOMINGDALE) A BILL FOR An Act relating to the organization, structure, and 1 functions of state government, providing for salaries of 2 appointed state officers, providing for penalties, making 3 appropriations, providing Code editor directives and 4 transition provisions, and including applicability and 5 effective date provisions. 6 BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA: 7 TLSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh
H.F. _____ DIVISION I 1 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 2 Section 1. Section 2.56, subsection 5, Code 2023, is amended 3 to read as follows: 4 5. The legislative services agency, in cooperation with 5 the division of department of health and human services as the 6 agency responsible for criminal and juvenile justice planning 7 of the department of human rights , shall develop a protocol for 8 analyzing the impact of the legislation on minorities. 9 Sec. 2. Section 7A.3, subsection 1, paragraph c, Code 2023, 10 is amended to read as follows: 11 c. Director of the department of health and human services. 12 Sec. 3. Section 7A.30, subsection 1, Code 2023, is amended 13 to read as follows: 14 1. Each state board, commission, department, and division 15 of state government and each institution under the control 16 of the department of health and human services, the Iowa 17 department of corrections and the state board of regents 18 and each division of the state department of transportation 19 are responsible for keeping a written, detailed, up-to-date 20 inventory of all real and personal property belonging to the 21 state and under their charge, control, and management. The 22 inventories shall be in the form prescribed by the director of 23 the department of administrative services. 24 Sec. 4. Section 7D.29, subsection 3, Code 2023, is amended 25 to read as follows: 26 3. The executive council shall receive requests from the 27 Iowa department of public health and human services relative 28 to the purchase, storing, and distribution of vaccines and 29 medication for prevention, prophylaxis, or treatment. Upon 30 review and after compliance with subsection 2 , the executive 31 council may approve the request and may authorize payment 32 of the necessary expense. The expense authorized by the 33 executive council under this subsection shall be paid from the 34 appropriations referred to in subsection 1. 35 -1- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 5. Section 7E.5, subsection 1, Code 2023, is amended 1 to read as follows: 2 1. The principal central departments of the executive 3 branch as established by law are listed in this section for 4 central reference purposes as follows: 5 a. The department of management, created in section 8.4 , 6 which has primary responsibility for coordination of state 7 policy planning, management of interagency programs, economic 8 reports, and program development. 9 b. The department of administrative services, created 10 in section 8A.102 , which has primary responsibility for the 11 management and coordination of the major resources of state 12 government. 13 c. The department of revenue, created in section 421.2 , 14 which has primary responsibility for revenue collection and 15 revenue law compliance. 16 d. The department of inspections and appeals, created 17 in section 10A.102 , which has primary responsibility 18 for coordinating the conducting of various inspections, 19 investigations, appeals, hearings, and audits. 20 e. The department of agriculture and land stewardship, 21 created in section 159.2 , which has primary responsibility 22 for encouraging, promoting, and advancing the interests 23 of agriculture and allied industries. The secretary of 24 agriculture is the director of the department of agriculture 25 and land stewardship. 26 f. The department of commerce, created in section 546.2 , 27 which has primary responsibility for business and professional 28 regulatory, service, and licensing functions. 29 g. The economic development authority, created in section 30 15.105 , which has responsibility for ensuring that the 31 economic development policies of the state are effectively and 32 efficiently carried out. 33 h. The department of workforce development, created 34 in section 84A.1 , which has primary responsibility for 35 -2- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 2/ 1568
H.F. _____ administering the laws relating to unemployment compensation 1 insurance, job placement and training, employment safety, labor 2 standards, workers’ compensation, and related matters. 3 i. The department of health and human services, created in 4 section 217.1 , which has primary responsibility for services 5 to individuals to promote the well-being and the social and 6 economic development of the people of the state ; . 7 j. The Iowa department of public health, created in chapter 8 135 , which has primary responsibility for supervision of public 9 health programs, promotion of public hygiene and sanitation, 10 treatment and prevention of substance abuse use disorder , and 11 enforcement of related laws ; . 12 k. The department on aging, created in section 231.21 , 13 which has primary responsibility for leadership and program 14 management for programs which serve the older individuals of 15 the state ; and for services relating to Latino persons, women, 16 persons with disabilities, community action agencies, criminal 17 and juvenile justice planning, African Americans, deaf and 18 hard-of-hearing persons, persons of Asian and Pacific Islander 19 heritage, and Native Americans . 20 l. j. The department of cultural affairs, created in 21 section 303.1 , which has primary responsibility for managing 22 the state’s interests in the areas of the arts, history, the 23 state archives and records program, and other cultural matters. 24 m. k. The department of education, created in section 25 256.1 , which has primary responsibility for supervising public 26 education at the elementary and secondary levels and for 27 supervising the community colleges. 28 n. l. The department of corrections, created in section 29 904.102 , which has primary responsibility for corrections 30 administration, corrections institutions, prison industries, 31 and the development, funding, and monitoring of community-based 32 corrections programs. 33 o. m. The department of public safety, created in section 34 80.1 , which has primary responsibility for statewide law 35 -3- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 3/ 1568
H.F. _____ enforcement and public safety programs that complement and 1 supplement local law enforcement agencies and local inspection 2 services. 3 p. n. The department of public defense, created in section 4 29.1 , which has primary responsibility for state military 5 forces. 6 q. o. The department of natural resources, created in 7 section 455A.2 , which has primary responsibility for state 8 parks and forests, protecting the environment, and managing 9 fish, wildlife, and land and water resources. 10 r. p. The state department of transportation, created in 11 section 307.2 , which has primary responsibility for development 12 and regulation of highway, railway, and air transportation 13 throughout the state, including public transit. 14 s. The department of human rights, created in section 15 216A.1 , which has primary responsibility for services relating 16 to Latino persons, women, persons with disabilities, community 17 action agencies, criminal and juvenile justice planning, 18 African Americans, deaf and hard-of-hearing persons, persons of 19 Asian and Pacific Islander heritage, and Native Americans. 20 t. q. In the area of higher education, an agency headed by 21 the state board of regents and including all the institutions 22 administered by the state board of regents, which has primary 23 responsibility for state involvement in higher education. 24 u. r. The department for the blind, created in chapter 25 216B , which has primary responsibility for services relating 26 to blind persons. 27 v. s. The department of veterans affairs. However, the 28 commission of veterans affairs created in section 35A.2 shall 29 have primary responsibility for state veterans affairs. 30 w. t. The department of homeland security and emergency 31 management, created in section 29C.5 , which has primary 32 responsibility for the administration of emergency planning 33 matters, including emergency resource planning in this state, 34 homeland security activities, and coordination of available 35 -4- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 4/ 1568
H.F. _____ services and resources in the event of a disaster to include 1 those services and resources of the federal government and 2 private entities. 3 Sec. 6. Section 8.39, subsection 2, Code 2023, is amended 4 to read as follows: 5 2. If the appropriation of a department, institution, or 6 agency is insufficient to properly meet the legitimate expenses 7 of the department, institution, or agency, the director, with 8 the approval of the governor, may make an interdepartmental 9 transfer from any other department, institution, or agency of 10 the state having an appropriation in excess of its needs, of 11 sufficient funds to meet that deficiency. Such transfer shall 12 be to an appropriation made from the same funding source and 13 within the same fiscal year. The amount of a transfer made 14 from an appropriation under this subsection shall be limited 15 to not more than one-tenth of one percent of the total of all 16 appropriations made from the funding source of the transferred 17 appropriation for the fiscal year in which the transfer is 18 made. An interdepartmental transfer to an appropriation which 19 is not an entitlement appropriation is not authorized when 20 the general assembly is in regular session and, in addition, 21 the sum of interdepartmental transfers in a fiscal year to an 22 appropriation which is not an entitlement appropriation shall 23 not exceed fifty percent of the amount of the appropriation 24 as enacted by the general assembly. For the purposes of 25 this subsection , an entitlement appropriation is a line item 26 appropriation to the state public defender for indigent defense 27 or to the department of health and human services for foster 28 care, state supplementary assistance, or medical assistance, or 29 for the family investment program. 30 Sec. 7. Section 8A.321, subsection 4, Code 2023, is amended 31 to read as follows: 32 4. Contract, with the approval of the executive council, 33 for the repair, remodeling, or, if the condition warrants, 34 demolition of all buildings and grounds of the state at the 35 -5- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 5/ 1568
H.F. _____ seat of government, at the state laboratories facility in 1 Ankeny, and the institutions of the department of health and 2 human services and the department of corrections for which no 3 specific appropriation has been made, if the cost of repair, 4 remodeling, or demolition will not exceed one hundred thousand 5 dollars when completed. The cost of repair projects for which 6 no specific appropriation has been made shall be paid as an 7 expense authorized by the executive council as provided in 8 section 7D.29 . 9 Sec. 8. Section 8A.362, subsection 8, Code 2023, is amended 10 to read as follows: 11 8. All fuel used in state-assigned automobiles shall be 12 purchased at cost from the various installations or garages 13 of the state department of transportation, state board of 14 regents, department of health and human services, or state 15 motor pools throughout the state, unless the state-owned 16 sources for the purchase of fuel are not reasonably accessible. 17 If the director determines that state-owned sources for the 18 purchase of fuel are not reasonably accessible, the director 19 shall authorize the purchase of fuel from other sources. The 20 director may prescribe a manner, other than the use of the 21 revolving fund, in which the purchase of fuel from state-owned 22 sources is charged to the state agency responsible for the 23 use of the motor vehicle. The director shall prescribe the 24 manner in which oil and other normal motor vehicle maintenance 25 for state-owned motor vehicles may be purchased from private 26 sources, if they cannot be reasonably obtained from a state 27 motor pool. The director may advertise for bids and award 28 contracts in accordance with competitive bidding procedures 29 for items and services as provided in this subchapter for 30 furnishing fuel, oil, grease, and vehicle replacement parts for 31 all state-owned motor vehicles. The director and other state 32 agencies, when advertising for bids for gasoline, shall also 33 seek bids for ethanol blended gasoline. 34 Sec. 9. Section 8A.504, subsection 1, paragraph d, 35 -6- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 6/ 1568
H.F. _____ subparagraph (1), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 1 (1) Any debt, which is assigned to the department of health 2 and human services, or which is owed to the department of 3 health and human services for unpaid premiums under section 4 249A.3, subsection 2 , paragraph “a” , subparagraph (1), or 5 which the child support recovery unit services is otherwise 6 attempting to collect, or which the foster care recovery unit 7 services of the department of health and human services is 8 attempting to collect on behalf of a child receiving foster 9 care provided by the department of health and human services. 10 Sec. 10. Section 8A.504, subsection 2, unnumbered paragraph 11 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 12 The collection entity shall establish and maintain a 13 procedure to set off against any claim owed to a person by a 14 public agency any liability of that person owed to a public 15 agency, a support debt being enforced by the child support 16 recovery unit services pursuant to chapter 252B , or such other 17 qualifying debt. The procedure shall only apply when at the 18 discretion of the director it is feasible. The procedure shall 19 meet the following conditions: 20 Sec. 11. Section 8A.504, subsection 3, Code 2023, is amended 21 to read as follows: 22 3. In the case of multiple claims to payments filed 23 under this section , priority shall be given to claims filed 24 by the child support recovery unit services or the foster 25 care recovery unit services , next priority shall be given to 26 claims filed by the clerk of the district court, next priority 27 shall be given to claims filed by the college student aid 28 commission, next priority shall be given to claims filed by the 29 investigations division of the department of inspections and 30 appeals, and last priority shall be given to claims filed by 31 other public agencies. In the case of multiple claims in which 32 the priority is not otherwise provided by this subsection , 33 priority shall be determined in accordance with rules to be 34 established by the director. 35 -7- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 7/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 12. Section 8A.512, subsection 1, paragraph b, 1 subparagraph (2), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 2 (2) Claims for medical assistance payments authorized under 3 chapter 249A are subject to the time limits imposed by rule 4 adopted by the department of health and human services. 5 Sec. 13. Section 10A.104, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 6 amended to read as follows: 7 2. Appoint the administrators of the divisions within 8 the department and all other personnel deemed necessary for 9 the administration of this chapter , except the state public 10 defender, assistant state public defenders, administrator of 11 the racing and gaming commission, and members of the employment 12 appeal board , and administrator of the child advocacy board 13 created in section 237.16 . All persons appointed and employed 14 in the department are covered by the provisions of chapter 15 8A, subchapter IV , but persons not appointed by the director 16 are exempt from the merit system provisions of chapter 8A, 17 subchapter IV . 18 Sec. 14. Section 10A.108, Code 2023, is amended to read as 19 follows: 20 10A.108 Improper health and human services entitlement 21 benefits or provider payments —— debt, lien, collection. 22 1. a. If a person refuses or neglects to repay benefits or 23 provider payments inappropriately obtained from the department 24 of health and human services, the amount inappropriately 25 obtained, including any interest, penalty, or costs attached 26 to the amount, constitutes a debt and is a lien in favor of the 27 state upon all property and any rights or title to or interest 28 in property, whether real or personal, belonging to the person 29 for the period established in subsection 2 , with the exception 30 of property which is exempt from execution pursuant to chapter 31 627 . 32 b. A lien under this section shall not attach to any amount 33 of inappropriately obtained benefits or provider payments, or 34 portions of the benefits or provider payments, attributable to 35 -8- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 8/ 1568
H.F. _____ errors by the department of health and human services. Liens 1 shall only attach to the amounts of inappropriately obtained 2 benefits or provider payments or portions of the benefits or 3 provider payments which were obtained due to false, misleading, 4 incomplete, or inaccurate information submitted by a person in 5 connection with the application for or receipt of benefits or 6 provider payments. 7 2. a. The lien attaches at the time the notice of the 8 lien is filed under subsection 3 , and continues for ten years 9 from that date, unless released or otherwise discharged at an 10 earlier time. 11 b. The lien may be extended, within ten years from the 12 date of attachment, if a person files a notice with the county 13 recorder or other appropriate county official of the county 14 in which the property is located at the time of filing the 15 extension. From the time of the filing of the notice, the lien 16 period shall be extended for ten years to apply to the property 17 in the county in which the notice is filed, unless released 18 or otherwise discharged at an earlier time. The number of 19 extensions is not limited. 20 c. The director department shall discharge any lien which is 21 allowed to lapse and may charge off any account and release the 22 corresponding lien before the lien has lapsed if the director 23 department determines, under uniform rules prescribed by the 24 director, that the account is uncollectible or collection costs 25 involved would not warrant collection of the amount due. 26 3. To preserve the lien against subsequent mortgagees, 27 purchasers, or judgment creditors, for value and without notice 28 of the lien, on any property located in a county, the director 29 shall file a notice of the lien with the recorder of the county 30 in which the property is located at the time of filing of the 31 notice. 32 4. The county recorder of each county shall prepare 33 and maintain in the recorder’s office an index of liens of 34 debts established based upon benefits or provider payments 35 -9- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 9/ 1568
H.F. _____ inappropriately obtained from and owed the department of health 1 and human services, containing the applicable entries specified 2 in sections 558.49 and 558.52 , and providing appropriate 3 columns for all of the following data, under the names of 4 debtors, arranged alphabetically: 5 a. The name of the debtor. 6 b. “State of Iowa, Department of Health and Human Services” 7 as claimant. 8 c. The time that the notice of the lien was filed for 9 recording. 10 d. The date of notice. 11 e. The amount of the lien currently due. 12 f. The date of the assessment. 13 g. The date of satisfaction of the debt. 14 h. Any extension of the time period for application of the 15 lien and the date that the notice for extension was filed. 16 5. The recorder shall endorse on each notice of lien the day 17 and time filed for recording and the document reference number, 18 and shall preserve the notice. The recorder shall index the 19 notice and shall record the lien in the manner provided for 20 recording real estate mortgages. The lien is effective from 21 the time of the indexing. 22 6. The department shall pay, from moneys appropriated to 23 the department for this purpose, recording fees as provided in 24 section 331.604 , for the recording of the lien. 25 7. Upon payment of a debt for which the director department 26 has filed notice with a county recorder, the director 27 department shall provide to the debtor a satisfaction of 28 the debt. The debtor shall be responsible for filing the 29 satisfaction of the debt with the recorder and the recorder 30 shall enter the satisfaction on the notice on file in the 31 recorder’s office. 32 8. The department of inspections and appeals, as provided 33 in this chapter and chapter 626 , shall proceed to collect all 34 debts owed the department of health and human services as soon 35 -10- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 10/ 1568
H.F. _____ as practicable after the debt becomes delinquent. If service 1 has not been made on a distress warrant by the officer to whom 2 addressed within five days from the date the distress warrant 3 was received by the officer, the authorized investigators of 4 the department of inspections and appeals may serve and make 5 return of the warrant to the clerk of the district court of 6 the county named in the distress warrant, and all subsequent 7 procedures shall be in compliance with chapter 626 . 8 9. The distress warrant shall be in a form as prescribed 9 by the director, shall be directed to the sheriff of the 10 appropriate county, and shall identify the debtor, the type 11 of debt, and the delinquent amount. The distress warrant 12 shall direct the sheriff to distrain, seize, garnish, or levy 13 upon, and sell, as provided by law, any real or personal 14 property belonging to the debtor to satisfy the amount of the 15 delinquency plus costs. The distress warrant shall also direct 16 the sheriff to make due and prompt return to the department 17 or to the district court under chapter 626 of all amounts 18 collected. 19 10. The attorney general, upon the request of the director 20 of inspections and appeals, shall bring an action, as the facts 21 may justify, without bond, to enforce payment of any debts 22 under this section , and in the action the attorney general 23 shall have the assistance of the county attorney of the county 24 in which the action is pending. 25 11. The remedies of the state shall be cumulative and no 26 action taken by the director of inspections and appeals or 27 attorney general shall be construed to be an election on the 28 part of the state or any of its officers to pursue any remedy to 29 the exclusion of any other remedy provided by law. 30 Sec. 15. Section 10A.402, subsections 4 and 5, Code 2023, 31 are amended to read as follows: 32 4. Investigations and collections relative to the 33 liquidation of overpayment debts owed to the department of 34 health and human services. Collection methods include but are 35 -11- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 11/ 1568
H.F. _____ not limited to small claims filings, debt setoff, distress 1 warrants, and repayment agreements, and are subject to approval 2 by the department of health and human services. 3 5. Investigations relative to the administration of the 4 state supplementary assistance program, the state medical 5 assistance program, the food stamp supplemental nutrition 6 assistance program, the family investment program, and any 7 other state or federal benefit assistance program. 8 Sec. 16. Section 11.5B, Code 2023, is amended to read as 9 follows: 10 11.5B Repayment of audit expenses by state departments and 11 agencies. 12 The auditor of state shall be reimbursed by a department 13 or agency for performing audits or examinations of the 14 following state departments or agencies, or funds received by 15 a department or agency: 16 1. Department of commerce. 17 2. Department of health and human services. 18 3. State department of transportation. 19 4. Iowa department of public health. 20 5. 4. State board of regents. 21 6. 5. Department of agriculture and land stewardship. 22 7. 6. Iowa veterans home. 23 8. 7. Department of education. 24 9. 8. Department of workforce development. 25 10. 9. Department of natural resources. 26 11. 10. Offices of the clerks of the district court of the 27 judicial branch. 28 12. 11. The Iowa public employees’ retirement system. 29 13. 12. Federal financial assistance, as defined in the 30 federal Single Audit Act, 31 U.S.C. §7501, et seq., received by 31 all other departments. 32 14. 13. Department of administrative services. 33 15. 14. Office of the chief information officer of the 34 department of management. 35 -12- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 12/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 17. Section 11.6, subsection 1, paragraph b, Code 2023, 1 is amended to read as follows: 2 b. The financial condition and transactions of community 3 mental health centers organized under chapter 230A , substance 4 abuse use disorder programs organized under chapter 125 , and 5 community action agencies organized under chapter 216A , shall 6 be audited at least once each year. 7 Sec. 18. Section 12.10, Code 2023, is amended to read as 8 follows: 9 12.10 Deposits by state officers. 10 Except as otherwise provided, all elective and appointive 11 state officers, boards, commissions, and departments shall, 12 within ten days succeeding the collection, deposit with the 13 treasurer of state, or to the credit of the treasurer of state 14 in any depository designated by the treasurer of state, ninety 15 percent of all fees, commissions, and moneys collected or 16 received. The balance actually collected in cash, remaining 17 in the hands of any officer, board, or department shall not 18 exceed the sum of five thousand dollars and money collected 19 shall not be held more than thirty days. This section does not 20 apply to the state fair board, the state board of regents, the 21 utilities board of the department of commerce, the director of 22 the department of health and human services, the Iowa finance 23 authority , or to the funds received by the state racing and 24 gaming commission under sections 99D.7 and 99D.14 . 25 Sec. 19. Section 12E.3A, subsection 1, Code 2023, is amended 26 to read as follows: 27 1. The general assembly reaffirms and reenacts the purposes 28 stated for the use of moneys deposited in the healthy Iowans 29 tobacco trust, as the purposes were enacted in 2000 Iowa Acts, 30 ch. 1232, §12, and codified in section 12.65 , Code 2007, as 31 the purposes for the endowment for Iowa’s health account. 32 The purposes include those purposes related to health care, 33 substance abuse use disorder treatment and enforcement, tobacco 34 use prevention and control, and other purposes related to the 35 -13- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 13/ 1568
H.F. _____ needs of children, adults, and families in the state. 1 Sec. 20. Section 13.6, Code 2023, is amended to read as 2 follows: 3 13.6 Assistant for human services department of health and 4 human services . 5 The attorney general may appoint one assistant attorney 6 general to perform and supervise the legal work of the division 7 of child and family services of the department of health and 8 human services, and in such event the salary and necessary 9 traveling expenses of such assistant attorney general shall be 10 paid from the appropriation to said division the department , 11 and upon request of the attorney general the director of the 12 department of health and human services shall provide and equip 13 a suitable office and the necessary secretarial assistance for 14 such assistant attorney general. 15 Sec. 21. Section 15.102, subsection 12, paragraph b, 16 subparagraph (1), subparagraph division (d), Code 2023, is 17 amended to read as follows: 18 (d) Psychoactive substance abuse use disorders resulting 19 from current illegal use of drugs. 20 Sec. 22. Section 15H.1A, Code 2023, is amended to read as 21 follows: 22 15H.1A Definitions. 23 For purposes of this chapter , unless the context otherwise 24 requires: 25 1. “Authority” means the economic development authority 26 created in section 15.105 . 27 2. 1. “Commission” means the Iowa commission on volunteer 28 service created in section 15H.2 . 29 2. “Department” means the department of health and human 30 services. 31 3. “Director” means the director of the authority health and 32 human services . 33 Sec. 23. Section 15H.2, subsection 1, Code 2023, is amended 34 to read as follows: 35 -14- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 14/ 1568
H.F. _____ 1. The Iowa commission on volunteer service is created 1 within the authority department . The governor shall appoint 2 the commission’s members. The director may employ personnel 3 as necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of 4 the commission. 5 Sec. 24. Section 15H.2, subsection 3, paragraph i, Code 6 2023, is amended to read as follows: 7 i. Administer the retired and senior volunteer program. 8 Sec. 25. Section 15H.4, subsection 1, Code 2023, is amended 9 to read as follows: 10 1. The authority department shall serve as the lead agency 11 for administration of the commission. The authority department 12 may consult with the department of education, the state board 13 of regents, and the department of workforce development for any 14 additional administrative support as necessary to fulfill the 15 duties of the commission. All other state agencies, at the 16 request of the authority department , shall provide assistance 17 to the commission to ensure a fully coordinated state effort 18 for promoting national and community service. 19 Sec. 26. Section 15H.5, subsection 5, paragraph a, Code 20 2023, is amended to read as follows: 21 a. Funding for the Iowa summer youth corps program, the 22 Iowa green corps program established pursuant to section 23 15H.6 , the Iowa reading corps program established pursuant to 24 section 15H.7 , the RefugeeRISE AmeriCorps program established 25 pursuant to section 15H.8 , and the Iowa national service 26 corps program established pursuant to section 15H.9 shall be 27 obtained from private sector, and local, state, and federal 28 government sources, or from other available funds credited 29 to the community programs account, which shall be created 30 within the economic development authority department under the 31 authority of the commission. Moneys available in the account 32 for a fiscal year are appropriated to the commission to be 33 used for the programs. The commission may establish an escrow 34 account within the authority department and obligate moneys 35 -15- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 15/ 1568
H.F. _____ within that escrow account for tuition or program payments to 1 be made beyond the term of any fiscal year. Notwithstanding 2 section 12C.7, subsection 2 , interest earned on moneys in the 3 community programs account shall be credited to the account. 4 Notwithstanding section 8.33 , moneys in the community programs 5 account or escrow account shall not revert to the general fund 6 but shall remain available for expenditure in future fiscal 7 years. 8 Sec. 27. Section 15H.8, Code 2023, is amended to read as 9 follows: 10 15H.8 RefugeeRISE AmeriCorps program. 11 1. a. The commission, in collaboration with the department 12 of human services , shall establish a Refugee Rebuild, 13 Integrate, Serve, Empower (RefugeeRISE) AmeriCorps program 14 to increase community integration and engagement for diverse 15 refugee communities in rural and urban areas across the state. 16 b. The commission, in collaboration with the department 17 of human services , may adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A to 18 implement and administer this section . 19 2. The commission may use moneys in and lawfully available 20 to the community programs account created in section 15H.5 to 21 fund the program. 22 3. The commission shall submit an annual report to the 23 general assembly and the department of human services relating 24 to the efficacy of the program. 25 Sec. 28. Section 15H.10, subsection 6, Code 2023, is amended 26 to read as follows: 27 6. Notwithstanding section 8.33 , moneys appropriated to 28 the economic development authority department for allocation 29 to the commission for purposes of this section that remain 30 unencumbered or unobligated at the close of a fiscal year 31 shall not revert but shall remain available to be used for the 32 purposes designated in this section until the close of the 33 succeeding fiscal year. 34 Sec. 29. Section 16.2D, subsection 1, Code 2023, is amended 35 -16- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 16/ 1568
H.F. _____ to read as follows: 1 1. A council on homelessness is created consisting of twenty 2 members, eleven of whom are voting members and nine of whom are 3 nonvoting members . At all times, at least one voting member 4 shall be a member of a minority group. 5 Sec. 30. Section 16.2D, subsection 2, paragraph b, Code 6 2023, is amended to read as follows: 7 b. Nine nonvoting Nonvoting agency director members 8 consisting of all of the following: 9 (1) The director of the department of education or the 10 director’s designee. 11 (2) The director of health and human services or the 12 director’s designee. 13 (3) The attorney general or the attorney general’s 14 designee. 15 (4) The director of public health or the director’s 16 designee. 17 (5) The director of the department on aging or the 18 director’s designee. 19 (6) (4) The director of the department of corrections or 20 the director’s designee. 21 (7) (5) The director of the department of workforce 22 development or the director’s designee. 23 (8) (6) The executive director of the Iowa finance 24 authority or the executive director’s designee. 25 (9) (7) The director of the department of veterans affairs 26 or the director’s designee. 27 Sec. 31. Section 16.3, subsection 9, Code 2023, is amended 28 to read as follows: 29 9. The interest costs paid by group homes of fifteen beds or 30 less licensed as health care facilities or child foster care 31 facilities for facility acquisition and indirectly reimbursed 32 by the department of health and human services through payments 33 for patients at those facilities who are recipients of medical 34 assistance or state supplementary assistance are severe drains 35 -17- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 17/ 1568
H.F. _____ on the state’s budget. A reduction in these costs obtained 1 through financing with tax-exempt revenue bonds would clearly 2 be in the public interest. 3 Sec. 32. Section 16.47, subsection 3, Code 2023, is amended 4 to read as follows: 5 3. The authority, in cooperation with the department on 6 aging of health and human services , shall annually allocate 7 moneys available in the home and community-based services 8 revolving loan program fund to develop and expand facilities 9 and infrastructure that provide adult day services, respite 10 services, congregate meals, and programming space for health 11 and wellness, health screening, and nutritional assessments 12 that address the needs of persons with low incomes. 13 Sec. 33. Section 16.48, subsections 1 and 3, Code 2023, are 14 amended to read as follows: 15 1. A transitional housing revolving loan program fund is 16 created within the authority to further the availability of 17 affordable housing for parents that are reuniting with their 18 children while completing or participating in substance abuse 19 use disorder treatment. The moneys in the fund are annually 20 appropriated to the authority to be used for the development 21 and operation of a revolving loan program to provide financing 22 to construct affordable transitional housing, including through 23 new construction or acquisition and rehabilitation of existing 24 housing. The housing provided shall be geographically located 25 in close proximity to licensed substance abuse use disorder 26 treatment programs. Preference in funding shall be given to 27 projects that reunite mothers with the mothers’ children. 28 3. The authority shall annually allocate moneys available 29 in the transitional housing revolving loan program fund for the 30 development of affordable transitional housing for parents that 31 are reuniting with the parents’ children while completing or 32 participating in substance abuse use disorder treatment. The 33 authority shall develop a joint application process for the 34 allocation of federal low-income housing tax credits and the 35 -18- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 18/ 1568
H.F. _____ funds available under this section . Moneys allocated to such 1 projects may be in the form of loans, grants, or a combination 2 of loans and grants. 3 Sec. 34. Section 16.49, subsection 4, Code 2023, is amended 4 to read as follows: 5 4. a. A project shall demonstrate written approval of the 6 project by the department of health and human services to the 7 authority prior to application for funding under this section . 8 b. In order to be approved by the department of health and 9 human services for application for funding for development of 10 permanent supportive housing under this section , a project 11 shall include all of the following components: 12 (1) Provision of services to any of the following Medicaid 13 waiver-eligible individuals: 14 (a) Individuals who are currently underserved in community 15 placements, including individuals who are physically aggressive 16 or have behaviors that are difficult to manage or individuals 17 who meet the psychiatric medical institution for children level 18 of care. 19 (b) Individuals who are currently residing in out-of-state 20 facilities. 21 (c) Individuals who are currently receiving care in a 22 licensed health care facility. 23 (2) A plan to provide each individual with crisis 24 stabilization services to ensure that the individual’s 25 behavioral issues are appropriately addressed by the provider. 26 (3) Policies and procedures that prohibit discharge of the 27 individual from the waiver services provided by the project 28 provider unless an alternative placement that is acceptable to 29 the client or the client’s guardian is identified. 30 c. In order to be approved by the department of health and 31 human services for application for funding for development of 32 infrastructure in which to provide supportive services under 33 this section , a project shall include all of the following 34 components: 35 -19- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 19/ 1568
H.F. _____ (1) Provision of services to Medicaid waiver-eligible 1 individuals who meet the psychiatric medical institution for 2 children level of care. 3 (2) Policies and procedures that prohibit discharge of the 4 individual from the waiver services provided by the project 5 provider unless an alternative placement that is acceptable to 6 the client or the client’s guardian is identified. 7 d. Housing provided through a project under this section is 8 exempt from the requirements of chapter 135O . 9 Sec. 35. Section 22.7, subsections 2, 16, 35, 61, and 62, 10 Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 11 2. Hospital records, medical records, and professional 12 counselor records of the condition, diagnosis, care, or 13 treatment of a patient or former patient or a counselee or 14 former counselee, including outpatient. However, confidential 15 communications between a crime victim and the victim’s 16 counselor are not subject to disclosure except as provided in 17 section 915.20A . However, the Iowa department of public health 18 and human services shall adopt rules which provide for the 19 sharing of information among agencies and providers concerning 20 the maternal and child health program including but not limited 21 to the statewide child immunization information system, while 22 maintaining an individual’s confidentiality. 23 16. Information in a report to the Iowa department of public 24 health and human services , to a local board of health, or to 25 a local health department, which identifies a person infected 26 with a reportable disease. 27 35. Records of the Iowa department of public health and 28 human services pertaining to participants in the gambling 29 treatment program except as otherwise provided in this chapter . 30 61. Records of the department on aging of health and human 31 services pertaining to clients served by the state office or a 32 local office of public guardian as defined in section 231E.3 . 33 62. Records maintained by the department on aging of health 34 and human services or office of long-term care ombudsman that 35 -20- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 20/ 1568
H.F. _____ disclose the identity of a complainant, resident, tenant, or 1 individual receiving services provided by the department on 2 aging of health and human services , an area agency on aging, 3 or the office of long-term care ombudsman, unless disclosure 4 is otherwise allowed under section 231.42, subsection 12 , 5 paragraph “a” . 6 Sec. 36. Section 23A.2, subsection 10, paragraph l, 7 unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 8 follows: 9 The offering of goods and services to the public as part 10 of a client training program operated by a state resource 11 center under the control of the department of health and human 12 services provided that all of the following conditions are met: 13 Sec. 37. Section 23A.2, subsection 10, paragraph l, 14 subparagraph (1), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 15 (1) Any off-campus vocational or employment training 16 program developed or operated by the department of health and 17 human services for clients of a state resource center is a 18 supported vocational training program or a supported employment 19 program offered by a community-based provider of services or 20 other employer in the community. 21 Sec. 38. Section 28M.1, subsection 7, Code 2023, is amended 22 to read as follows: 23 7. “Transportation” means the movement of individuals in 24 a four or more wheeled motorized vehicle designed to carry 25 passengers, including a car, van, or bus, or the carrying 26 of individuals upon cars operated upon stationary rails, 27 between one geographic point and another geographic point. 28 “Transportation” does not include emergency or incidental 29 transportation or transportation conducted by the department of 30 health and human services at its institutions. 31 Sec. 39. Section 29C.20A, subsection 2, unnumbered 32 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 33 The grant funds shall be administered by the department of 34 health and human services. The department shall adopt rules 35 -21- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 21/ 1568
H.F. _____ to create the Iowa disaster aid individual assistance grant 1 program. The rules shall specify the eligibility of applicants 2 and eligible items for grant funding. The executive council 3 shall use grant funds to reimburse the department of health 4 and human services for its actual expenses associated with 5 the administration of the grants. The department of health 6 and human services may implement an ongoing contract with a 7 provider or providers of a statewide program with local offices 8 throughout the state to serve as the local administrative 9 entity for the grant program so that the program can be 10 implemented with minimal delay when a disaster occurs in a 11 local area. The rules adopted by the department of health 12 and human services for the program shall include but are not 13 limited to all of the following: 14 Sec. 40. Section 29C.20A, subsections 4 and 5, Code 2023, 15 are amended to read as follows: 16 4. A recipient of grant funding shall receive reimbursement 17 for expenses upon presenting a receipt for an eligible expense 18 or shall receive a voucher through a voucher system developed 19 by the department of health and human services and administered 20 locally within the designated disaster area. A voucher system 21 shall ensure sufficient data collection to discourage and 22 prevent fraud. The department shall consult with long-term 23 disaster recovery committees and disaster recovery case 24 management committees in developing a voucher system. 25 5. The department of health and human services shall submit 26 an annual report, by January 1 of each year, to the legislative 27 fiscal committee and the general assembly’s standing committees 28 on government oversight concerning the activities of the grant 29 program in the previous fiscal year. 30 Sec. 41. Section 29C.20B, Code 2023, is amended to read as 31 follows: 32 29C.20B Disaster case management grant fund and program. 33 1. a. A disaster case management grant fund is created 34 in the state treasury for the use of the executive council. 35 -22- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 22/ 1568
H.F. _____ Moneys in the fund shall be expended if grants are awarded 1 pursuant to section 29C.20A following the governor’s 2 proclamation of a state of disaster emergency or the 3 declaration of a major disaster by the president of the United 4 States. 5 b. The executive council may make financial grants to meet 6 disaster-related case management needs of disaster-affected 7 individuals. The aggregate total of grants awarded shall 8 not be more than one million dollars during a fiscal year. 9 However, within the same fiscal year, additional funds may 10 be specifically authorized by the executive council to meet 11 additional needs. Upon request of the department of health and 12 human services, the executive council may make available up to 13 one hundred thousand dollars, or so much as is necessary, for 14 contract entity staff support and case management training. 15 c. The department of health and human services shall 16 work with the department of homeland security and emergency 17 management and, as selected by the department of health and 18 human services, a representative of nonprofit, voluntary, 19 and faith-based organizations active in disaster recovery 20 and response to establish a statewide system of disaster 21 case management to be activated following the governor’s 22 proclamation of a disaster emergency or the declaration of 23 a major disaster by the president of the United States for 24 individual assistance purposes. 25 2. The department of health and human services shall 26 administer disaster case management grants. The department of 27 health and human services, in conjunction with the department 28 of homeland security and emergency management, shall establish 29 a disaster case management program and adopt rules pursuant to 30 chapter 17A necessary to administer the program. The executive 31 council shall use grant moneys to reimburse the department 32 of health and human services for actual expenses associated 33 with the administration of the grants. Under the program, the 34 department of health and human services shall coordinate case 35 -23- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 23/ 1568
H.F. _____ management services locally through one or more contracted 1 entities. The department of health and human services shall 2 implement an ongoing contract with a provider of a statewide 3 program with local offices throughout the state to serve as 4 the local administrative entity for the grant program to allow 5 implementation of the program with minimal delay if grants are 6 awarded pursuant to section 29C.20A following a governor’s 7 proclamation of a state of disaster emergency or a declaration 8 of a major disaster by the president of the United States. 9 3. The department of health and human services, in 10 conjunction with the department of homeland security and 11 emergency management and a representative of the Iowa voluntary 12 organizations active in disaster, shall adopt rules pursuant to 13 chapter 17A to create coordination mechanisms and standards for 14 the establishment and implementation of a statewide system of 15 disaster case management. The rules adopted by the department 16 of health and human services for the program shall include but 17 are not limited to all of the following: 18 a. If a local administrative entity is under contract with 19 the state to provide other services or is implementing a state 20 or federal program and the contract contains a sufficient 21 surety bond or other adequate financial responsibility 22 provisions, the department shall accept the existing surety 23 bond or financial responsibility provisions in lieu of applying 24 a new or additional surety bond or financial responsibility 25 requirement. 26 b. Authorization for the local administrative entity to draw 27 down grant funding to pay valid claims on at least a weekly 28 basis. 29 c. Disaster case management standards. 30 d. Disaster case management policies. 31 e. Reporting requirements. 32 f. Eligibility criteria. 33 g. Coordination mechanisms necessary to carry out the 34 services provided. 35 -24- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 24/ 1568
H.F. _____ h. Development of formal working relationships with agencies 1 and creation of interagency agreements for those considered to 2 provide disaster case management services. 3 i. Establishment of nonduplication of benefits policies and 4 mechanisms for the exchange of information between agencies to 5 ensure compliance with the federal Health Insurance Portability 6 and Accountability Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 104-191, 110 Stat. 7 1936 (1996). 8 j. Referral to all known available services for individuals 9 from multiple agencies in coordinated service locations. 10 4. By January 1 of each year, the department of health 11 and human services shall submit an annual written report to 12 the legislative fiscal committee and the general assembly’s 13 standing committees on government oversight concerning the 14 activities of the grant program during the previous fiscal 15 year. 16 Sec. 42. Section 35A.5, subsection 5, paragraph a, Code 17 2023, is amended to read as follows: 18 a. Coordinate with United States department of veterans 19 affairs hospitals, health care facilities, and clinics in this 20 state and the department of public health and human services 21 to provide assistance to veterans and their families to reduce 22 the incidence of alcohol and chemical dependency and suicide 23 among veterans and to make mental health counseling available 24 to veterans. 25 Sec. 43. Section 35D.14A, Code 2023, is amended to read as 26 follows: 27 35D.14A Volunteer record checks. 28 1. Persons who are potential volunteers or volunteers in 29 the Iowa veterans home in a position having direct individual 30 contact with patients or residents of the home shall be subject 31 to criminal history and child and dependent adult abuse record 32 checks in accordance with this section . The Iowa veterans home 33 shall request that the department of public safety perform the 34 criminal history check and the record check evaluation system 35 -25- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 25/ 1568
H.F. _____ of the department of health and human services perform child 1 and dependent adult abuse record checks of the person in this 2 state and may request these checks in other states. 3 2. a. If it is determined that a person has been convicted 4 of a crime under a law of any state or has a record of 5 founded child or dependent adult abuse, the person shall not 6 participate as a volunteer with direct individual contact 7 with patients or residents of the Iowa veterans home unless 8 an evaluation has been performed by the department of human 9 services record check evaluation system to determine whether 10 the crime or founded child or dependent adult abuse warrants 11 prohibition of the person’s participation as a volunteer in the 12 Iowa veterans home. The department of human services record 13 check evaluation system shall perform such evaluation upon the 14 request of the Iowa veterans home. 15 b. In an evaluation, the department of human services 16 record check evaluation system shall consider the nature and 17 seriousness of the crime or founded child or dependent adult 18 abuse in relation to the position sought or held, the time 19 elapsed since the commission of the crime or founded child or 20 dependent adult abuse, the circumstances under which the crime 21 or founded child or dependent adult abuse was committed, the 22 degree of rehabilitation, the likelihood that the person will 23 commit the crime or founded child or dependent adult abuse 24 again, and the number of crimes or founded child or dependent 25 adult abuses committed by the person involved. 26 c. If the department of human services record check 27 evaluation system performs an evaluation for the purposes of 28 this section , the department of human services record check 29 evaluation system has final authority in determining whether 30 prohibition of the person’s participation as a volunteer is 31 warranted. The department of human services record check 32 evaluation system may permit a person who is evaluated to 33 participate as a volunteer if the person complies with the 34 department’s record check evaluation system’s conditions 35 -26- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 26/ 1568
H.F. _____ relating to participation as a volunteer which may include 1 completion of additional training. 2 Sec. 44. Section 47.7, subsection 2, paragraph a, Code 2023, 3 is amended to read as follows: 4 a. On or before January 1, 2006, the state registrar of 5 voters shall implement in a uniform and nondiscriminatory 6 manner, a single, uniform, official, centralized, interactive 7 computerized statewide voter registration file defined, 8 maintained, and administered at the state level that contains 9 the name and registration information of every legally 10 registered voter in the state and assigns a unique identifier 11 to each legally registered voter in the state. The state voter 12 registration system shall be coordinated with other agency 13 databases within the state, including, but not limited to, 14 state department of transportation driver’s license records, 15 judicial records of convicted felons and persons declared 16 incompetent to vote, and Iowa department of public health and 17 human services records of deceased persons. 18 Sec. 45. Section 48A.19, subsection 1, Code 2023, is amended 19 to read as follows: 20 1. The following state agencies are responsible for voter 21 registration: 22 a. All state offices that have direct client contact and 23 provide applications for public assistance, including but not 24 limited to offices administering the following programs: 25 (1) Food stamps The supplemental nutrition assistance 26 program . 27 (2) Medical The medical assistance program under chapter 28 249A . 29 (3) Iowa The Iowa family investment program. 30 (4) Special The special supplemental nutrition program for 31 women, infants, and children. 32 b. (1) All offices that provide state-funded programs 33 primarily engaged in providing services to persons with 34 disabilities, including but not limited to all of the 35 -27- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 27/ 1568
H.F. _____ following: 1 (a) Department for the blind. 2 (b) Division of vocational rehabilitation services of the 3 department of education. 4 (c) Office of deaf services of the department of health and 5 human rights services or its successor agency. 6 (d) Office of persons with disabilities of the department of 7 health and human rights services or its successor agency. 8 (2) An agency designated a voter registration agency 9 under this paragraph which provides services to persons with 10 disabilities in their homes shall provide voter registration 11 services at the clients’ homes. 12 c. Other federal and state agencies designated to provide 13 voter registration services include, but are not limited to, 14 the United States armed forces recruiting offices. 15 Sec. 46. Section 48A.31, Code 2023, is amended to read as 16 follows: 17 48A.31 Deceased persons record. 18 The state registrar of vital statistics shall transmit 19 or cause to be transmitted to the state registrar of voters, 20 once each calendar quarter, a certified list of all persons 21 seventeen years of age and older in the state whose deaths have 22 been reported to the bureau state registrar of vital records 23 of the Iowa department of public health statistics since the 24 previous list of decedents was certified to the state registrar 25 of voters. The list shall be submitted according to the 26 specifications of the state registrar of voters and shall be 27 transmitted to the state registrar of voters without charge 28 for production or transmission. The commissioner shall, in 29 the month following the end of a calendar quarter, run the 30 statewide voter registration system’s matching program to 31 determine whether a listed decedent was registered to vote in 32 the county and shall immediately cancel the registration of any 33 person named on the list of decedents. 34 Sec. 47. Section 68B.2, subsection 23, Code 2023, is amended 35 -28- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 28/ 1568
H.F. _____ to read as follows: 1 23. “Regulatory agency” means the department of agriculture 2 and land stewardship, department of workforce development, 3 department of commerce, Iowa department of public health, 4 department of public safety, department of education, state 5 board of regents, department of health and human services, 6 department of revenue, department of inspections and appeals, 7 department of administrative services, public employment 8 relations board, state department of transportation, civil 9 rights commission, department of public defense, department of 10 homeland security and emergency management, Iowa ethics and 11 campaign disclosure board, and department of natural resources. 12 Sec. 48. Section 80.9B, subsections 3 and 7, Code 2023, are 13 amended to read as follows: 14 3. The provisions of chapter 141A also do not apply to 15 the transmission of the same information from either or 16 both information systems to employees of state correctional 17 institutions subject to the jurisdiction of the department 18 of corrections, employees of secure facilities for juveniles 19 subject to the jurisdiction of the department of health and 20 human services, and employees of city and county jails, if 21 those employees have direct physical supervision over inmates 22 of those facilities or institutions. 23 7. The commissioner shall develop and establish, in 24 cooperation with the department of corrections and the 25 department of public health and human services , training 26 programs and program criteria for persons receiving human 27 immunodeficiency virus-related information through the Iowa 28 criminal justice information system or the national crime 29 information center system. 30 Sec. 49. Section 80.28, subsection 2, paragraph a, 31 subparagraph (6), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 32 (6) One member representing the Iowa department of public 33 health and human services . 34 Sec. 50. Section 80B.11C, Code 2023, is amended to read as 35 -29- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 29/ 1568
H.F. _____ follows: 1 80B.11C Public safety telecommunicator training standards. 2 The director of the academy, subject to the approval of 3 the council, in consultation with the Iowa state sheriffs’ 4 and deputies’ association, the Iowa police executive forum, 5 the Iowa peace officers association, the Iowa state police 6 association, the Iowa professional fire fighters, the Iowa 7 emergency medical services association, the joint council of 8 Iowa fire service organizations, the Iowa department of public 9 safety, the Iowa chapter of the association of public-safety 10 communications officials——international, inc., the Iowa chapter 11 of the national emergency number association, the department 12 of homeland security and emergency management, and the Iowa 13 department of public health and human services , shall adopt 14 rules pursuant to chapter 17A establishing minimum standards 15 for training of public safety telecommunicators. “Public 16 safety telecommunicator” means a person who serves as a first 17 responder by receiving requests for, or by dispatching requests 18 to, emergency response agencies which include but are not 19 limited to law enforcement, fire, rescue, and emergency medical 20 services agencies. 21 Sec. 51. Section 80E.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 22 follows: 23 80E.1 Drug policy coordinator. 24 1. A drug policy coordinator shall be appointed by the 25 governor, subject to confirmation by the senate, and shall 26 serve at the pleasure of the governor. The governor shall fill 27 a vacancy in the office in the same manner as the original 28 appointment was made. The coordinator shall be selected 29 primarily for administrative ability. The coordinator shall 30 not be selected on the basis of political affiliation and shall 31 not engage in political activity while holding the office. The 32 salary of the coordinator shall be fixed by the governor. 33 2. The coordinator shall: 34 a. Direct the governor’s office of drug control policy, 35 -30- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 30/ 1568
H.F. _____ and coordinate and monitor all statewide drug enforcement 1 efforts, coordinate and monitor all state and federal substance 2 use disorder treatment grants and programs, coordinate and 3 monitor all statewide substance abuse use disorder prevention 4 and education programs in communities and schools, and engage 5 in such other related activities as required by law. The 6 coordinator shall work in coordinating the efforts of the 7 department of corrections, the department of education, the 8 Iowa department of public health, the department of public 9 safety, and the department of health and human services. The 10 coordinator shall assist in the development and implementation 11 of local and community strategies to fight substance abuse 12 use disorder , including local law enforcement, education, and 13 treatment activities. 14 b. Submit an annual report to the governor and general 15 assembly by November 1 of each year concerning the activities 16 and programs of the coordinator and other departments related 17 to drug enforcement, substance use disorder treatment programs, 18 and substance abuse use disorder prevention and education 19 programs. The report shall include an assessment of needs with 20 respect to programs related to substance use disorder treatment 21 and drug enforcement. 22 c. Submit an advisory budget recommendation to the governor 23 and general assembly concerning enforcement programs, treatment 24 programs, and education programs related to drugs within the 25 various departments. The coordinator shall work with these 26 departments in developing the departmental budget requests to 27 be submitted to the legislative services agency and the general 28 assembly. 29 3. The governor’s office of drug control policy shall be 30 an independent office, located at the same location as the 31 department of public safety. Administrative support services 32 may be provided to the governor’s office of drug control policy 33 by the department of public safety. 34 Sec. 52. Section 80E.2, Code 2023, is amended to read as 35 -31- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 31/ 1568
H.F. _____ follows: 1 80E.2 Drug policy advisory council —— membership —— duties. 2 1. An Iowa drug policy advisory council is established which 3 shall consist of the following seventeen members: 4 a. The drug policy coordinator, who shall serve as 5 chairperson of the council. 6 b. The director of the department of corrections, or the 7 director’s designee. 8 c. The director of the department of education, or the 9 director’s designee. 10 d. The director of the department of public health and human 11 services , or the director’s designee. 12 e. The commissioner of public safety, or the commissioner’s 13 designee. 14 f. The director of the department of human services, or the 15 director’s designee. 16 g. The director of the division of criminal and juvenile 17 justice planning in the department of human rights, or the 18 division director’s designee. 19 h. f. The state public defender, or the state public 20 defender’s designee. 21 i. g. A prosecuting attorney. 22 j. h. A certified alcohol and drug counselor. 23 k. i. A certified substance abuse use disorder prevention 24 specialist. 25 l. j. A substance use disorder treatment program director. 26 m. k. A justice of the Iowa supreme court, or judge, as 27 designated by the chief justice of the supreme court. 28 n. l. A member representing the Iowa peace officers 29 association. 30 o. m. A member representing the Iowa state police 31 association. 32 p. n. A member representing the Iowa state sheriffs’ and 33 deputies’ association. 34 q. o. A police chief. 35 -32- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 32/ 1568
H.F. _____ 2. The prosecuting attorney, certified alcohol and drug 1 counselor, certified substance abuse use disorder prevention 2 specialist, substance use disorder treatment program director, 3 member representing the Iowa peace officers association, 4 member representing the Iowa state police association, the 5 member representing the Iowa state sheriffs’ and deputies’ 6 association, and the member who is a police chief shall be 7 appointed by the governor, subject to senate confirmation, for 8 four-year terms beginning and ending as provided in section 9 69.19 . A vacancy on the council shall be filled for the 10 unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment 11 was made. 12 3. The council shall make policy recommendations to 13 the appropriate departments concerning the administration, 14 development, and coordination of programs related to substance 15 abuse use disorder education, prevention, treatment, and 16 enforcement. 17 4. The members of the council shall be reimbursed for actual 18 and necessary travel and related expenses incurred in the 19 discharge of official duties. Each member of the council may 20 also be eligible to receive compensation as provided in section 21 7E.6 . 22 5. The council shall meet at least semiannually throughout 23 the year. 24 6. A majority of the members of the council constitutes a 25 quorum, and a majority of the total membership of the council 26 is necessary to act in any matter within the jurisdiction of 27 the council. 28 Sec. 53. Section 80E.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 29 follows: 30 80E.4 Drug abuse resistance Substance use disorder education 31 fund. 32 A drug abuse resistance substance use disorder education 33 fund is created as a separate fund in the state treasury under 34 the control of the governor’s office of drug control policy 35 -33- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 33/ 1568
H.F. _____ for use by the drug abuse resistance substance use disorder 1 education program and other programs with a similar purpose. 2 The fund shall consist of appropriations made to the fund and 3 transfers of interest, moneys collected from the crime services 4 surcharge established in section 911.1 , and earnings. All 5 moneys in the fund are appropriated to the governor’s office of 6 drug control policy. Notwithstanding section 8.33 , any balance 7 in the fund on June 30 of any fiscal year shall not revert to 8 any other fund of the state but shall remain available for the 9 purposes described in this section . 10 Sec. 54. Section 84A.1A, subsection 1, paragraph b, Code 11 2023, is amended to read as follows: 12 b. The nonvoting members of the Iowa workforce development 13 board shall include the following: 14 (1) One state senator appointed by the minority leader of 15 the senate, who shall serve for a term as provided in section 16 69.16B . 17 (2) One state representative appointed by the minority 18 leader of the house of representatives, who shall serve for a 19 term as provided in section 69.16B . 20 (3) One president, or the president’s designee, of the 21 university of northern Iowa, the university of Iowa, or Iowa 22 state university of science and technology, designated by the 23 state board of regents on a rotating basis. 24 (4) One president, or the president’s designee, of an 25 independent Iowa college, appointed by the Iowa association of 26 independent colleges and universities. 27 (5) One president or president’s designee, of a community 28 college, appointed by the Iowa association of community college 29 presidents. 30 (6) One representative of the economic development 31 authority, appointed by the director. 32 (7) One representative of the department on aging, 33 appointed by the director. 34 (8) (7) One representative of the department of 35 -34- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 34/ 1568
H.F. _____ corrections, appointed by the director. 1 (9) (8) One representative of the department of health and 2 human services, appointed by the director. 3 (10) (9) One representative of the United States department 4 of labor, office of apprenticeship. 5 (11) (10) One representative from the largest statewide 6 public employees’ organization representing state employees. 7 (12) (11) One representative of a statewide labor 8 organization representing employees in the construction 9 industry. 10 (13) (12) One representative of a statewide labor 11 organization representing employees in the manufacturing 12 industry. 13 Sec. 55. Section 84A.6, subsections 2 and 3, Code 2023, are 14 amended to read as follows: 15 2. a. The director of the department of workforce 16 development, in cooperation with the department of health 17 and human services, shall provide job placement and training 18 to persons referred by the department of health and human 19 services under the promoting independence and self-sufficiency 20 through employment job opportunities and basic skills program 21 established pursuant to chapter 239B and the food stamp 22 supplemental nutrition assistance program employment and 23 training program. 24 b. The department of workforce development, in consultation 25 with the department of health and human services, shall develop 26 and implement departmental recruitment and employment practices 27 that address the needs of former and current participants in 28 the family investment program under chapter 239B . 29 3. The director of the department of workforce development, 30 in cooperation with the department of health and human 31 rights services and the vocational rehabilitation services 32 division of the department of education, shall establish a 33 program to provide job placement and training to persons with 34 disabilities. 35 -35- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 35/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 56. Section 84A.9, Code 2023, is amended to read as 1 follows: 2 84A.9 Statewide mentoring program. 3 A statewide mentoring program is established to recruit, 4 screen, train, and match individuals in a mentoring 5 relationship. The department of workforce development shall 6 administer the program in collaboration with the departments 7 of health and human services , and education , and human rights . 8 The availability of the program is subject to the funding 9 appropriated for the purposes of the program. 10 Sec. 57. Section 84A.11, subsection 2, Code 2023, is amended 11 to read as follows: 12 2. The department of workforce development shall consult 13 with the board of nursing, the department of public health 14 and human services , the department of education, and other 15 appropriate entities in developing recommendations to determine 16 options for additional data collection. 17 Sec. 58. Section 84B.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 18 follows: 19 84B.1 Workforce development system. 20 The departments of workforce development, education, 21 health and human services, and corrections, the economic 22 development authority, the department on aging, the division of 23 Iowa vocational rehabilitation services of the department of 24 education, and the department for the blind shall collaborate 25 where possible under applicable state and federal law to align 26 workforce development programs, services, and activities in an 27 integrated workforce development system in the state and in 28 each local workforce development area that is data driven and 29 responsive to the needs of workers, job seekers, and employers. 30 The departments, authority, and division shall also jointly 31 establish an integrated management information system for 32 linking workforce development programs within local workforce 33 development systems and in the state. 34 Sec. 59. Section 84B.2, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2023, 35 -36- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 36/ 1568
H.F. _____ is amended to read as follows: 1 The department of workforce development, in consultation 2 with the departments of education, health and human services, 3 and corrections, the economic development authority, 4 the department on aging, the division of Iowa vocational 5 rehabilitation services of the department of education, and 6 the department for the blind shall establish guidelines for 7 colocating state and federal employment and training programs 8 in centers providing services at the local level. The 9 centers shall be known as workforce development centers. The 10 guidelines shall provide for local design and operation within 11 the guidelines. The core services available at a center shall 12 include but are not limited to all of the following: 13 Sec. 60. Section 85.38, subsection 4, Code 2023, is amended 14 to read as follows: 15 4. Lien for hospital and medical services under chapter 16 249A . In the event any hospital or medical services as provided 17 in section 85.27 are paid by the state department of health and 18 human services on behalf of an employee who is entitled to such 19 benefits under the provisions of this chapter or chapter 85A or 20 85B , a lien shall exist as respects the right of such employee 21 to benefits as described in section 85.27 . 22 Sec. 61. Section 85.60, Code 2023, is amended to read as 23 follows: 24 85.60 Injuries while in work-based learning opportunity, 25 employment training, or evaluation. 26 A person participating in a work-based learning opportunity 27 referred to in section 85.61 , or receiving earnings while 28 engaged in employment training or while undergoing an 29 employment evaluation under the direction of a rehabilitation 30 facility approved for purchase-of-service contracts or for 31 referrals by the department of health and human services or the 32 department of education, who sustains an injury arising out 33 of and in the course of the work-based learning opportunity 34 participation, employment training, or employment evaluation 35 -37- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 37/ 1568
H.F. _____ is entitled to benefits as provided in this chapter , chapter 1 85A , chapter 85B , and chapter 86 . Notwithstanding the minimum 2 benefit provisions of this chapter , a person referred to in 3 this section and entitled to benefits under this chapter is 4 entitled to receive a minimum weekly benefit amount for a 5 permanent partial disability under section 85.34, subsection 6 2 , or for a permanent total disability under section 85.34, 7 subsection 3 , equal to the weekly benefit amount of a person 8 whose gross weekly earnings are thirty-five percent of the 9 statewide average weekly wage computed pursuant to section 96.3 10 and in effect at the time of the injury. 11 Sec. 62. Section 85.61, subsection 3, paragraph b, Code 12 2023, is amended to read as follows: 13 b. A rehabilitation facility approved for 14 purchase-of-service contracts or for referrals by the 15 department of health and human services or the department of 16 education. 17 Sec. 63. Section 85A.11, subsection 2, Code 2023, is amended 18 to read as follows: 19 2. The specimens for the tests required by this section 20 must be taken by a licensed practicing physician or osteopathic 21 physician, and immediately delivered to the state hygienic 22 laboratory of the Iowa department of public health at Iowa 23 City . Each specimen shall be in a container upon which is 24 plainly printed the name and address of the subject, the date 25 when the specimen was taken, the name and address of the 26 subject’s employer, and a certificate by the physician or 27 osteopathic physician that the physician took the specimen 28 from the named subject on the date stated over the physician’s 29 signature and address. 30 Sec. 64. Section 85A.20, Code 2023, is amended to read as 31 follows: 32 85A.20 Investigation. 33 The workers’ compensation commissioner may designate 34 the industrial hygiene physician medical director of the 35 -38- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 38/ 1568
H.F. _____ Iowa department of public health and human services and two 1 physicians selected by the dean of the university of Iowa 2 college of medicine, from the staff of the college, who shall 3 be qualified to diagnose and report on occupational diseases. 4 For the purpose of investigating occupational diseases, the 5 physicians shall have the use, without charge, of all necessary 6 laboratory and other facilities of the university of Iowa 7 college of medicine and of the university hospital at the state 8 university of Iowa, and of the Iowa department of public health 9 and human services in performing the physicians’ duties. 10 Sec. 65. Section 89.4, subsection 1, paragraph h, Code 2023, 11 is amended to read as follows: 12 h. Hot water heating boilers used for heating pools or spas 13 regulated by the department of public health and human services 14 pursuant to chapter 135I . 15 Sec. 66. Section 89B.17, subsection 1, unnumbered paragraph 16 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 17 The director of public health and human services , the labor 18 commissioner, and the director of the department of natural 19 resources or the director’s designee under written signatures 20 of all these parties may recommend any of the following 21 actions: 22 Sec. 67. Section 91C.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 23 follows: 24 91C.1 Definition —— exemption —— combined registration and 25 licensing process for plumbers and mechanical professionals. 26 1. As used in this chapter , unless the context otherwise 27 requires, “contractor” means a person who engages in the 28 business of construction, as the term “construction” is defined 29 in the Iowa administrative code for purposes of the Iowa 30 employment security law. However, a person who earns less than 31 two thousand dollars annually or who performs work or has work 32 performed on the person’s own property is not a contractor for 33 purposes of this chapter . The state, its boards, commissions, 34 agencies, departments, and its political subdivisions including 35 -39- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 39/ 1568
H.F. _____ school districts and other special purpose districts, are not 1 contractors for purposes of this chapter . 2 2. If a contractor’s registration application shows that 3 the contractor is self-employed, does not pay more than two 4 thousand dollars annually to employ other persons in the 5 business, and does not work with or for other contractors in 6 the same phases of construction, the contractor is exempt from 7 the fee requirements under this chapter . 8 3. a. The labor services division of the department of 9 workforce development and the Iowa department of public health 10 and human services will work with stakeholders to develop a 11 plan to combine the contractor registration and contractor 12 licensing application process for contractors licensed under 13 chapter 105 , to be implemented in time for licensing renewals 14 due July 1, 2017 . Effective July 1, 2017, a A contractor 15 licensed under chapter 105 shall register as a contractor under 16 this chapter in conjunction with the contractor licensing 17 process. At no cost to the labor services division, the 18 department of public health and human services shall collect 19 both the registration and licensing applications as part of one 20 combined application. The labor commissioner shall design the 21 contractor registration application form to exclude from the 22 division of labor services’ contractor registration application 23 process those contractors who are also covered by chapter 24 105 . The labor commissioner is authorized to may adopt rules 25 as needed to accomplish a merger of the application systems 26 including transitional registration periods and fees. 27 b. Effective July 1, 2017, excluding Excluding registrations 28 by contractors that are exempt from the registration fee 29 pursuant to this section , the department of public health and 30 human services shall collect and transfer to the labor services 31 division a portion of each contractor license fee equal to 32 three times the contractor registration fee for each three-year 33 license or a prorated portion thereof of the registration fee 34 using a one-sixth deduction for each six-month period of the 35 -40- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 40/ 1568
H.F. _____ renewal cycle. 1 Sec. 68. Section 92.17, subsection 3, Code 2023, is amended 2 to read as follows: 3 3. A child from working in any occupation or business 4 operated by the child’s parents. For the purposes of this 5 subsection , “child” and “parents” include a foster child and the 6 child’s foster parents who are licensed by the department of 7 health and human services. 8 Sec. 69. Section 96.3, subsections 9 and 11, Code 2023, are 9 amended to read as follows: 10 9. Child support intercept. 11 a. An individual filing a claim for benefits under section 12 96.6, subsection 1 , shall, at the time of filing, disclose 13 whether the individual owes a child support obligation which 14 is being enforced by the child support recovery unit services 15 established in section 252B.2 . If an individual discloses that 16 such a child support obligation is owed and the individual is 17 determined to be eligible for benefits under this chapter , 18 the department shall notify the child support recovery unit 19 services of the individual’s disclosure and deduct and withhold 20 from benefits payable to the individual the amount specified 21 by the individual. 22 b. However, if the child support recovery unit services 23 and an individual owing a child support obligation reach an 24 agreement to have specified amounts deducted and withheld from 25 the individual’s benefits and the child support recovery unit 26 services submits a copy of the agreement to the department, the 27 department shall deduct and withhold the specified amounts. 28 c. (1) However, if the department is notified of income 29 withholding by the child support recovery unit services under 30 chapter 252D or section 598.22 or 598.23 or if income is 31 garnisheed by the child support recovery unit services under 32 chapter 642 and an individual’s benefits are condemned to the 33 satisfaction of the child support obligation being enforced by 34 the child support recovery unit services , the department shall 35 -41- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 41/ 1568
H.F. _____ deduct and withhold from the individual’s benefits that amount 1 required through legal process. 2 (2) Notwithstanding section 642.2, subsections 2, 3, 3 6, and 7 , which restrict garnishments under chapter 642 to 4 wages of public employees, the department may be garnisheed 5 under chapter 642 by the child support recovery unit services 6 established in section 252B.2 , pursuant to a judgment for child 7 support against an individual eligible for benefits under this 8 chapter . 9 (3) Notwithstanding section 96.15 , benefits under this 10 chapter are not exempt from income withholding, garnishment, 11 attachment, or execution if withheld for or garnisheed by the 12 child support recovery unit services , established in section 13 252B.2 , or if an income withholding order or notice of the 14 income withholding order under section 598.22 or 598.23 is 15 being enforced by the child support recovery unit services to 16 satisfy the child support obligation of an individual who is 17 eligible for benefits under this chapter . 18 d. An amount deducted and withheld under paragraph “a” , “b” , 19 or “c” shall be paid by the department to the child support 20 recovery unit services , and shall be treated as if it were paid 21 to the individual as benefits under this chapter and as if it 22 were paid by the individual to the child support recovery unit 23 services in satisfaction of the individual’s child support 24 obligations. 25 e. If an agreement for reimbursement has been made, the 26 department shall be reimbursed by the child support recovery 27 unit services for the administrative costs incurred by the 28 department under this section which are attributable to the 29 enforcement of child support obligations by the child support 30 recovery unit services . 31 11. Overissuance of food stamp supplemental nutrition 32 assistance program benefits. The department shall collect any 33 overissuance of food stamp supplemental nutrition assistance 34 program benefits by offsetting the amount of the overissuance 35 -42- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 42/ 1568
H.F. _____ from the benefits payable under this chapter to the individual. 1 This subsection shall only apply if the department is 2 reimbursed under an agreement with the department of health and 3 human services for administrative costs incurred in recouping 4 the overissuance. The provisions of section 96.15 do not apply 5 to this subsection . 6 Sec. 70. Section 97B.49B, subsection 1, paragraph e, 7 subparagraph (16), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 8 (16) A person employed by the department of health and 9 human services as a psychiatric security specialist at a civil 10 commitment unit for sexually violent offenders facility. 11 Sec. 71. Section 99D.7, subsections 22 and 23, Code 2023, 12 are amended to read as follows: 13 22. To cooperate with the gambling treatment program 14 administered by the Iowa department of public health and human 15 services to incorporate information regarding the gambling 16 treatment program and its toll-free telephone number in printed 17 materials distributed by the commission. The commission may 18 require licensees to have the information available in a 19 conspicuous place as a condition of licensure. 20 23. To establish a process to allow a person to be 21 voluntarily excluded from advance deposit wagering as defined 22 in section 99D.11 , from an internet fantasy sports contest as 23 defined in section 99E.1 , from advance deposit sports wagering 24 as defined in section 99F.9 , and from the wagering area of 25 a racetrack enclosure, from the gaming floor, and from the 26 sports wagering area, as defined in section 99F.1 , of all 27 other licensed facilities under this chapter and chapter 99F 28 as provided in this subsection . The process shall provide 29 that an initial request by a person to be voluntarily excluded 30 shall be for a period of five years or life and any subsequent 31 request following any five-year period shall be for a period of 32 five years or life. The process established shall require that 33 licensees be provided electronic access to names and social 34 security numbers of persons voluntarily excluded through a 35 -43- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 43/ 1568
H.F. _____ secured interactive internet site maintained by the commission 1 and information regarding persons voluntarily excluded shall 2 be disseminated to all licensees under this chapter , chapter 3 99E , and chapter 99F . The names, social security numbers, and 4 information regarding persons voluntarily excluded shall be 5 kept confidential unless otherwise ordered by a court or by 6 another person duly authorized to release such information. 7 The process established shall also require a person requesting 8 to be voluntarily excluded be provided information compiled 9 by the Iowa department of public health and human services 10 on gambling treatment options. The state and any licensee 11 under this chapter , chapter 99E , or chapter 99F shall not be 12 liable to any person for any claim which may arise from this 13 process. In addition to any other penalty provided by law, any 14 money or thing of value that has been obtained by, or is owed 15 to, a voluntarily excluded person as a result of wagers made 16 by the person after the person has been voluntarily excluded 17 shall be forfeited by the person and shall be credited to the 18 general fund of the state. The commission shall not initiate 19 any administrative action or impose penalties on a licensee who 20 voluntarily reports to the commission activity described in 21 section 99D.24, subsection 4 , paragraph “c” . 22 Sec. 72. Section 99D.9, subsection 6, paragraph b, Code 23 2023, is amended to read as follows: 24 b. A licensee shall not permit a financial institution, 25 vendor, or other person to dispense cash or credit through an 26 electronic or mechanical device including but not limited to a 27 satellite terminal as defined in section 527.2 , that is located 28 in the wagering area. However, this paragraph shall not apply 29 to cashless wagering systems where a person accesses a cash 30 account through a mobile application used by the licensee 31 to conduct cashless wagering. The mobile application shall 32 include the statewide telephone number authorized by the Iowa 33 department of public health and human services to provide 34 problem gambling information and extensive responsible gaming 35 -44- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 44/ 1568
H.F. _____ features in addition to those described in section 99D.7, 1 subsection 23 . 2 Sec. 73. Section 99E.5, subsection 2, paragraph d, Code 3 2023, is amended to read as follows: 4 d. Include on the internet site or mobile application used 5 by the licensee to conduct internet fantasy sports contests the 6 statewide telephone number authorized by the Iowa department of 7 public health and human services to provide problem gambling 8 information and extensive responsible gaming features in 9 addition to those described in section 99F.4, subsection 22 . 10 Sec. 74. Section 99F.4, subsection 22, Code 2023, is amended 11 to read as follows: 12 22. To establish a process to allow a person to be 13 voluntarily excluded from advance deposit wagering as defined 14 in section 99D.11 , from an internet fantasy sports contest 15 as defined in section 99E.1 , from advance deposit sports 16 wagering as defined in section 99F.9 , from the gaming floor 17 and sports wagering area of an excursion gambling boat, from 18 the wagering area, as defined in section 99D.2 , and from the 19 gaming floor and sports wagering area of all other licensed 20 facilities under this chapter and chapter 99D as provided in 21 this subsection . The process shall provide that an initial 22 request by a person to be voluntarily excluded shall be for 23 a period of five years or life and any subsequent request 24 following any five-year period shall be for a period of five 25 years or life. The process established shall require that 26 licensees be provided electronic access to names and social 27 security numbers of persons voluntarily excluded through a 28 secured interactive internet site maintained by the commission 29 and information regarding persons voluntarily excluded shall 30 be disseminated to all licensees under this chapter , chapter 31 99D , and chapter 99E . The names, social security numbers, and 32 information regarding persons voluntarily excluded shall be 33 kept confidential unless otherwise ordered by a court or by 34 another person duly authorized to release such information. 35 -45- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 45/ 1568
H.F. _____ The process established shall also require a person requesting 1 to be voluntarily excluded be provided information compiled 2 by the Iowa department of public health and human services 3 on gambling treatment options. The state and any licensee 4 under this chapter , chapter 99D , or chapter 99E shall not be 5 liable to any person for any claim which may arise from this 6 process. In addition to any other penalty provided by law, any 7 money or thing of value that has been obtained by, or is owed 8 to, a voluntarily excluded person as a result of wagers made 9 by the person after the person has been voluntarily excluded 10 shall be forfeited by the person and shall be credited to the 11 general fund of the state. The commission shall not initiate 12 any administrative action or impose penalties on a licensee who 13 voluntarily reports to the commission activity described in 14 section 99F.15, subsection 4 , paragraph “n” . 15 Sec. 75. Section 99F.7, subsection 10, paragraph b, Code 16 2023, is amended to read as follows: 17 b. A licensee shall not permit a financial institution, 18 vendor, or other person to dispense cash or credit through an 19 electronic or mechanical device including but not limited to 20 a satellite terminal, as defined in section 527.2 , that is 21 located on the gaming floor. However, this paragraph shall not 22 apply to cashless wagering systems where a person accesses a 23 cash account through a mobile application used by the licensee 24 to conduct cashless wagering. The mobile application shall 25 include the statewide telephone number authorized by the Iowa 26 department of public health and human services to provide 27 problem gambling information and extensive responsible gaming 28 features in addition to those described in section 99F.4, 29 subsection 22 . 30 Sec. 76. Section 99F.7A, subsection 2, paragraph a, Code 31 2023, is amended to read as follows: 32 a. Include on the internet site or mobile application used 33 by the licensee to conduct advance deposit sports wagering as 34 authorized in section 99F.9 the statewide telephone number 35 -46- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 46/ 1568
H.F. _____ authorized by the Iowa department of public health and human 1 services to provide problem gambling information and extensive 2 responsible gaming features in addition to those described in 3 section 99F.4, subsection 22 . 4 Sec. 77. Section 99G.42, Code 2023, is amended to read as 5 follows: 6 99G.42 Compulsive gamblers —— treatment program information. 7 The authority shall cooperate with the gambling treatment 8 program administered by the Iowa department of public health 9 and human services to incorporate information regarding the 10 gambling treatment program and its toll-free telephone number 11 in printed materials distributed by the authority. 12 Sec. 78. Section 100C.1, subsection 1, Code 2023, is amended 13 to read as follows: 14 1. “Alarm system” means a system or portion of a combination 15 system that consists of components and circuits arranged to 16 monitor and annunciate the status of a fire alarm, security 17 alarm, or nurse call or supervisory signal-initiating devices 18 and to initiate the appropriate response to those signals, 19 but does not mean any such security system or portion of a 20 combination system installed in a prison, jail, or detention 21 facility owned by the state, a political subdivision of the 22 state, the department of health and human services, or the Iowa 23 veterans home. 24 Sec. 79. Section 101C.3, subsection 1, Code 2023, is amended 25 to read as follows: 26 1. The Iowa propane education and research council is 27 established. The council shall consist of ten voting members, 28 nine of whom represent retail propane marketers and one of whom 29 shall be the administrator of the division of a representative 30 of the department of health and human services responsible 31 for community action agencies of the department of human 32 rights . Members of the council other than the administrator 33 representing retail propane marketers shall be appointed by the 34 fire marshal from a list of nominees submitted by qualified 35 -47- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 47/ 1568
H.F. _____ propane industry organizations by December 15 of each year. A 1 vacancy in the unfinished term of a council member shall be 2 filled for the remainder of the term in the same manner as the 3 original appointment was made. Other than the administrator, 4 council Council members representing retail propane marketers 5 shall be full-time employees or owners of a propane industry 6 business or representatives of an agricultural cooperative 7 actively engaged in the propane industry. An employee of a 8 qualified propane industry organization shall not serve as a 9 member of the council. An officer of the board of directors of 10 a qualified propane industry organization or propane industry 11 trade association shall not serve concurrently as a member of 12 the council. The fire marshal or a designee may serve as an ex 13 officio, nonvoting member of the council. 14 Sec. 80. Section 105.2, subsection 4, Code 2023, is amended 15 to read as follows: 16 4. “Department” means the Iowa department of public health 17 and human services . 18 Sec. 81. Section 105.2, Code 2023, is amended by adding the 19 following new subsection: 20 NEW SUBSECTION . 4A. “Director” means the director of health 21 and human services. 22 Sec. 82. Section 105.3, subsection 1, Code 2023, is amended 23 to read as follows: 24 1. A plumbing and mechanical systems board is created within 25 the Iowa department of public health . 26 Sec. 83. Section 105.3, subsection 2, paragraph a, 27 subparagraph (1), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 28 (1) The director of public health or the director’s 29 designee. 30 Sec. 84. Section 105.12, subsection 1, Code 2023, is amended 31 to read as follows: 32 1. A contracting, plumbing, mechanical, HVAC-refrigeration, 33 sheet metal, or hydronic license shall be in the form of a 34 certificate under the seal of the department, signed by the 35 -48- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 48/ 1568
H.F. _____ director of public health , and shall be issued in the name of 1 the board. The license number shall be noted on the face of the 2 license. 3 Sec. 85. Section 123.17, Code 2023, is amended to read as 4 follows: 5 123.17 Beer and liquor control fund —— allocations to 6 substance abuse use disorder programs —— use of civil penalties. 7 1. There shall be established within the office of 8 the treasurer of state a fund to be known as the beer and 9 liquor control fund. The fund shall consist of any moneys 10 appropriated by the general assembly for deposit in the fund 11 and moneys received from the sale of alcoholic liquors by the 12 division, from the issuance of permits and licenses, and of 13 moneys and receipts received by the division from any other 14 source. 15 2. a. The director of the department of administrative 16 services shall periodically transfer from the beer and liquor 17 control fund to the general fund of the state those revenues 18 of the division which are not necessary for the purchase of 19 liquor for resale by the division, or for remittances to local 20 authorities or other sources as required by this chapter , or 21 for other obligations and expenses of the division which are 22 paid from such fund. 23 b. All moneys received by the division from the issuance of 24 vintner’s certificates of compliance and wine permits shall be 25 transferred by the director of the department of administrative 26 services to the general fund of the state. 27 3. Notwithstanding subsection 2 , if gaming revenues under 28 sections 99D.17 and 99F.11 are insufficient in a fiscal year to 29 meet the total amount of such revenues directed to be deposited 30 in the revenue bonds debt service fund and the revenue bonds 31 federal subsidy holdback fund during the fiscal year pursuant 32 to section 8.57, subsection 5 , paragraph “e” , the difference 33 shall be paid from moneys deposited in the beer and liquor 34 control fund prior to transfer of such moneys to the general 35 -49- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 49/ 1568
H.F. _____ fund pursuant to subsection 2 and prior to the transfer of such 1 moneys pursuant to subsections 5 and 6 . If moneys deposited in 2 the beer and liquor control fund are insufficient during the 3 fiscal year to pay the difference, the remaining difference 4 shall be paid from moneys deposited in the beer and liquor 5 control fund in subsequent fiscal years as such moneys become 6 available. 7 4. The treasurer of state shall, each quarter, prepare 8 an estimate of the gaming revenues and of the moneys to be 9 deposited in the beer and liquor control fund that will become 10 available during the remainder of the appropriate fiscal year 11 for the purposes described in subsection 3 . The department 12 of management, the department of inspections and appeals, and 13 the department of commerce shall take appropriate actions to 14 provide that the sum of the amount of gaming revenues available 15 to be deposited into the revenue bonds debt service fund and 16 the revenue bonds federal subsidy holdback fund during a fiscal 17 year and the amount of moneys to be deposited in the beer and 18 liquor control fund available to be deposited into the revenue 19 bonds debt service fund and the revenue bonds federal subsidy 20 holdback fund during such fiscal year will be sufficient to 21 cover any anticipated deficiencies. 22 5. After any transfer provided for in subsection 3 is 23 made, the department of commerce shall transfer into a special 24 revenue account in the general fund of the state, a sum of 25 money at least equal to seven percent of the gross amount of 26 sales made by the division from the beer and liquor control 27 fund on a monthly basis but not less than nine million dollars 28 annually. Of the amounts transferred, two million dollars, 29 plus an additional amount determined by the general assembly, 30 shall be appropriated to the Iowa department of public health 31 and human services for use by the staff who administer the 32 comprehensive substance abuse use disorder program under 33 chapter 125 for substance abuse use disorder treatment and 34 prevention programs. Any amounts received in excess of the 35 -50- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 50/ 1568
H.F. _____ amounts appropriated to the Iowa department of public health 1 and human services for use by the staff who administer the 2 comprehensive substance abuse use disorder program under 3 chapter 125 shall be considered part of the general fund 4 balance. 5 6. After any transfers provided for in subsections 3 and 5 , 6 the department of commerce shall transfer to the division from 7 the beer and liquor control fund and before any other transfer 8 to the general fund, an amount sufficient to pay the costs 9 incurred by the division for collecting and properly disposing 10 of the liquor containers. 11 7. After any transfers provided for in subsections 3, 5, 12 and 6 , and before any other transfer to the general fund, 13 the department of commerce shall transfer to the economic 14 development authority from the beer and liquor control fund 15 two million dollars annually for statewide tourism marketing 16 services and efforts pursuant to section 15.275 . 17 8. After any transfers provided for in subsections 3, 5, 18 6, and 7 , and before any other transfer to the general fund, 19 the department of commerce shall transfer from the beer and 20 liquor control fund one million dollars to the Iowa department 21 of public health and human services for distribution pursuant 22 to section 125.59 . 23 9. Civil penalties imposed and collected by the division 24 shall be credited to the general fund of the state. The 25 moneys from the civil penalties shall be used by the division, 26 subject to appropriation by the general assembly, for the 27 purposes of providing educational programs, information and 28 publications for alcoholic beverage licensees and permittees, 29 local authorities, and law enforcement agencies regarding the 30 laws and rules which govern the alcoholic beverages industry, 31 and for promoting compliance with alcoholic beverage laws and 32 rules. 33 Sec. 86. Section 123.47, subsection 4, paragraph a, 34 subparagraph (2), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 35 -51- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 51/ 1568
H.F. _____ (2) A second offense shall be a simple misdemeanor 1 punishable by a fine of five hundred dollars. In addition to 2 any other applicable penalty, the person in violation of this 3 section shall choose between either completing a substance 4 abuse use disorder evaluation or the suspension of the person’s 5 motor vehicle operating privileges for a period not to exceed 6 one year. 7 Sec. 87. Section 124.409, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 8 amended to read as follows: 9 1. Whenever the court finds that a person who is charged 10 with a violation of section 124.401 and who consents thereto, 11 or who has entered a plea of guilty to or been found guilty of 12 a violation of that section, is addicted to, dependent upon, 13 or a chronic abuser user of any controlled substance and that 14 such person will be aided by proper medical treatment and 15 rehabilitative services, the court may order that the person 16 be committed as an in-patient or out-patient to a facility 17 licensed by the Iowa department of public health and human 18 services for medical treatment and rehabilitative services. 19 Sec. 88. Section 124.504, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 20 amended to read as follows: 21 3. A practitioner engaged in medical practice or research 22 or the Iowa drug abuse substance use disorder authority or 23 any program which is licensed by the authority shall not be 24 required to furnish the name or identity of a patient or 25 research subject to the board or the department, nor shall the 26 practitioner or the authority or any program which is licensed 27 by the authority be compelled in any state or local civil, 28 criminal, administrative, legislative or other proceedings 29 to furnish the name or identity of an individual that the 30 practitioner or the authority or any of its licensed programs 31 is obligated to keep confidential. 32 Sec. 89. Section 124.551, subsection 2, paragraph a, 33 unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 34 follows: 35 -52- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 52/ 1568
H.F. _____ The program shall collect from pharmacies dispensing 1 information for controlled substances identified pursuant 2 to section 124.554, subsection 1 , paragraph “g” , and from 3 first responders as defined in section 147A.1, subsection 4 7 , with the exception of emergency medical care providers 5 as defined in section 147A.1, subsection 4 , administration 6 information for opioid antagonists. The department of public 7 health and human services shall provide information for the 8 administration of opioid antagonists to the board as prescribed 9 by rule for emergency medical care providers as defined in 10 section 147A.1, subsection 4 . The board shall adopt rules 11 requiring the following information to be provided regarding 12 the administration of opioid antagonists: 13 Sec. 90. Section 124.556, Code 2023, is amended to read as 14 follows: 15 124.556 Education and treatment. 16 The program shall include education initiatives and outreach 17 to consumers, prescribing practitioners, and pharmacists, and 18 shall also include assistance for identifying substance abuse 19 use disorder treatment programs and providers. The program 20 shall also include educational updates and information on 21 general patient risk factors for prescribing practitioners. 22 The board and advisory council shall adopt rules, as provided 23 under section 124.554 , to implement this section . 24 Sec. 91. Section 124E.2, subsections 3 and 8, Code 2023, are 25 amended to read as follows: 26 3. “Department” means the department of public health and 27 human services . 28 8. “Laboratory” means the state hygienic laboratory 29 at the university of Iowa in Iowa City or any other 30 independent medical cannabidiol testing facility accredited 31 to standard ISO/IEC 17025 by an international organization 32 for standards-approved accrediting body, with a controlled 33 substance registration certificate from the United States drug 34 enforcement administration and a certificate of registration 35 -53- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 53/ 1568
H.F. _____ from the board of pharmacy. For the purposes of this chapter , 1 an independent laboratory is a laboratory operated by an 2 entity that has no equity ownership in a medical cannabidiol 3 manufacturer. 4 Sec. 92. Section 124E.6, subsection 4, Code 2023, is amended 5 to read as follows: 6 4. A medical cannabidiol manufacturer shall contract with 7 a laboratory to perform spot-check testing of the medical 8 cannabidiol produced by the medical cannabidiol manufacturer 9 as provided in section 124E.7 . The department shall require 10 that the laboratory report testing results to the medical 11 cannabidiol manufacturer and the department as determined by 12 the department by rule. If a medical cannabidiol manufacturer 13 contracts with a laboratory other than the state hygienic 14 laboratory at the university of Iowa in Iowa City , the 15 department shall approve the laboratory to perform testing 16 pursuant to this chapter . 17 Sec. 93. Section 124E.14, Code 2023, is amended to read as 18 follows: 19 124E.14 Out-of-state medical cannabidiol dispensaries. 20 The department of public health shall utilize a request for 21 proposals process to select and license by December 1, 2017, 22 up to two out-of-state medical cannabidiol dispensaries from a 23 bordering state to sell and dispense medical cannabidiol to a 24 patient or primary caregiver in possession of a valid medical 25 cannabidiol registration card issued under this chapter . 26 Sec. 94. Section 125.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 27 follows: 28 125.1 Declaration of policy. 29 It is the policy of this state: 30 1. That persons with substance-related disorders a 31 substance use disorder be afforded the opportunity to 32 receive quality treatment and directed into rehabilitation 33 services which will help them resume a socially acceptable and 34 productive role in society. 35 -54- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 54/ 1568
H.F. _____ 2. To encourage substance abuse use disorder education 1 and prevention efforts and to insure that such efforts are 2 coordinated to provide a high quality of services without 3 unnecessary duplication. 4 3. To insure that substance abuse use disorder programs 5 are being operated by individuals who are qualified in their 6 field whether through formal education or through employment 7 or personal experience. 8 Sec. 95. Section 125.2, Code 2023, is amended to read as 9 follows: 10 125.2 Definitions. 11 For purposes of this chapter , unless the context clearly 12 indicates otherwise: 13 1. “Board” means the state board of health created pursuant 14 to chapter 136 . 15 2. 1. “Chemical substance” means alcohol, wine, spirits, 16 and beer as defined in chapter 123 and controlled substances 17 as defined in section 124.101 . 18 3. 2. “Chief medical officer” means the medical director 19 in charge of a public or private hospital, or the director’s 20 physician-designee. This chapter does not negate the 21 authority otherwise reposed by chapter 226 in the respective 22 superintendents of the state mental health institutes to make 23 decisions regarding the appropriateness of admissions or 24 discharges of patients of those institutes, however, it is 25 the intent of this chapter that a superintendent who is not a 26 licensed physician shall be guided in these decisions by the 27 chief medical officer of the institute. 28 4. 3. “Clerk” means the clerk of the district court. 29 4. “Council” means the council on health and human services. 30 5. “County of residence” means the same as defined in 31 section 331.394 . 32 6. “Department” means the Iowa department of public health 33 and human services . 34 7. “Director” means the director of the Iowa department of 35 -55- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 55/ 1568
H.F. _____ public health and human services . 1 8. “Facility” means an institution, a detoxification center, 2 or an installation providing care, maintenance and treatment 3 for persons with substance-related disorders a substance use 4 disorder licensed by the department under section 125.13 , 5 hospitals licensed under chapter 135B , or the state mental 6 health institutes designated by chapter 226 . 7 9. “Incapacitated by a chemical substance” means that a 8 person, as a result of the use of a chemical substance, is 9 unconscious or has the person’s judgment otherwise so impaired 10 that the person is incapable of realizing and making a rational 11 decision with respect to the need for treatment. 12 10. “Incompetent person” means a person who has been 13 adjudged incompetent by a court of law. 14 11. “Interested person” means a person who, in the 15 discretion of the court, is legitimately concerned that a 16 respondent receive substance abuse use disorder treatment 17 services. 18 12. “Magistrate” means the same as defined in section 801.4, 19 subsection 10 . 20 13. “Mental health professional” means the same as defined 21 in section 228.1 . 22 14. “Psychiatric advanced registered nurse practitioner” 23 means an individual currently licensed as a registered nurse 24 under chapter 152 or 152E who holds a national certification in 25 psychiatric mental health care and who is licensed by the board 26 of nursing as an advanced registered nurse practitioner. 27 15. “Respondent” means a person against whom an application 28 is filed under section 125.75 . 29 16. “Substance-related disorder” “Substance use disorder” 30 means a diagnosable substance abuse disorder of sufficient 31 duration to meet diagnostic criteria specified within the most 32 current diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders 33 published by the American psychiatric association that results 34 in a functional impairment. 35 -56- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 56/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 96. Section 125.3, Code 2023, is amended to read as 1 follows: 2 125.3 Substance abuse use disorder program established. 3 The Iowa department of public health shall develop, 4 implement, and administer a comprehensive substance abuse use 5 disorder program pursuant to sections 125.1 and 125.2 , this 6 section , and sections 125.7 , 125.9 , 125.10 , 125.12 through 7 125.21 , 125.25 , 125.32 through 125.34 , and 125.37 through 8 125.43 . 9 Sec. 97. Section 125.7, Code 2023, is amended to read as 10 follows: 11 125.7 Duties of the board council . 12 The board council shall: 13 1. Approve the comprehensive substance abuse use disorder 14 program, developed by the department pursuant to sections 125.1 15 through 125.3 , this section , and sections 125.9 , 125.10 , 125.12 16 through 125.21 , 125.25 , 125.32 through 125.34 , and 125.37 17 through 125.43 . 18 2. Advise the department on policies governing the 19 performance of the department in the discharge of any duties 20 imposed on the department by law. 21 3. Advise or make recommendations to the governor and the 22 general assembly relative to substance abuse use disorder 23 treatment, intervention, education, and prevention programs in 24 this state. 25 4. Adopt rules for subsections 1 and 6 and review other 26 rules necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter , 27 subject to review in accordance with chapter 17A . 28 5. Investigate the work of the department relating to 29 substance abuse use disorder , and for this purpose the board 30 council shall have access at any time to all books, papers, 31 documents, and records of the department. 32 6. Consider and approve or disapprove all applications 33 for a license and all cases involving the renewal, denial, 34 suspension, or revocation of a license. 35 -57- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 57/ 1568
H.F. _____ 7. Act as the appeal board regarding funding decisions made 1 by the department. 2 Sec. 98. Section 125.9, subsections 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6, Code 3 2023, are amended to read as follows: 4 1. Plan, establish and maintain treatment, intervention, 5 education, and prevention programs as necessary or desirable in 6 accordance with the comprehensive substance abuse use disorder 7 program. 8 2. Make contracts necessary or incidental to the 9 performance of the duties and the execution of the powers 10 of the director, including contracts with public and 11 private agencies, organizations and individuals to pay 12 them for services rendered or furnished to persons with 13 substance-related disorders a substance use disorder . 14 4. Coordinate the activities of the department and 15 cooperate with substance abuse use disorder programs in 16 this and other states, and make contracts and other joint or 17 cooperative arrangements with state, local or private agencies 18 in this and other states for the treatment of persons with 19 substance-related disorders a substance use disorder and 20 for the common advancement of substance abuse use disorder 21 programs. 22 5. Require that a written report, in reasonable detail, be 23 submitted to the director at any time by any agency of this 24 state or of any of its political subdivisions in respect to any 25 substance abuse use disorder prevention function, or program 26 for the benefit of persons who are or have been involved in 27 substance abuse use disorder , which is being conducted by the 28 agency. 29 6. Submit to the governor a written report of the 30 pertinent facts at any time the director concludes that any 31 agency of this state or of any of its political subdivisions 32 is conducting any substance abuse use disorder prevention 33 function, or program for the benefit of persons who are or have 34 been involved in substance abuse use disorder in a manner not 35 -58- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 58/ 1568
H.F. _____ consistent with or which impairs achievement of the objectives 1 of the state plan to combat substance abuse use disorder , and 2 has failed to effect appropriate changes in the function or 3 program. 4 Sec. 99. Section 125.10, Code 2023, is amended to read as 5 follows: 6 125.10 Duties of director. 7 The director shall: 8 1. Prepare and submit a state plan subject to approval by 9 the board council and in accordance with 42 U.S.C. §300x-21 et 10 seq. The state plan shall designate the department as the sole 11 agency for supervising the administration of the plan. 12 2. Develop, encourage, and foster statewide, regional, 13 and local plans and programs for the prevention of substance 14 misuse use disorder and the treatment of persons with 15 substance-related disorders a substance use disorder in 16 cooperation with public and private agencies, organizations and 17 individuals, and provide technical assistance and consultation 18 services for these purposes. 19 3. Coordinate the efforts and enlist the assistance of all 20 public and private agencies, organizations, and individuals 21 interested in the prevention of substance misuse use disorder 22 and the treatment of persons with substance-related disorders a 23 substance use disorder . The director’s actions to implement 24 this subsection shall also address the treatment needs of 25 persons who have a mental illness, an intellectual disability, 26 brain injury, or other co-occurring condition in addition to a 27 substance-related substance use disorder. 28 4. Cooperate with the department of human services and 29 the Iowa department of public health in establishing and 30 conducting programs to provide treatment for persons with 31 substance-related disorders a substance use disorder . 32 5. Cooperate with the department of education, boards 33 of education, schools, police departments, courts, and other 34 public and private agencies, organizations, and individuals 35 -59- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 59/ 1568
H.F. _____ in establishing programs for the prevention of substance 1 misuse use disorder and the treatment of persons with 2 substance-related disorders a substance use disorder , and in 3 preparing relevant curriculum materials for use at all levels 4 of school education. 5 6. Prepare, publish, evaluate and disseminate educational 6 material dealing with the nature and effects of chemical 7 substances. 8 7. Develop and implement, as an integral part of treatment 9 programs, an educational program for use in the treatment 10 of persons with substance-related disorders a substance use 11 disorder , which program shall include the dissemination of 12 information concerning the nature and effects of substances. 13 8. Organize and implement, in cooperation with local 14 treatment programs, training programs for all persons engaged 15 in treatment of persons with substance-related disorders a 16 substance use disorder . 17 9. Sponsor and implement research in cooperation with 18 local treatment programs into the causes and nature of 19 substance misuse use disorder and treatment of persons with 20 substance-related disorders a substance use disorder , and serve 21 as a clearing house for information relating to substance 22 misuse use disorder . 23 10. Specify uniform methods for keeping statistical 24 information by public and private agencies, organizations, 25 and individuals, and collect and make available relevant 26 statistical information, including number of persons treated, 27 frequency of admission and readmission, and frequency and 28 duration of treatment. 29 11. Develop and implement, with the counsel and approval 30 of the board council , the comprehensive plan for treatment 31 of persons with substance-related disorders a substance use 32 disorder in accordance with this chapter . 33 12. Assist in the development of, and cooperate with, 34 substance abuse use disorder education and treatment programs 35 -60- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 60/ 1568
H.F. _____ for employees of state and local governments and businesses and 1 industries in the state. 2 13. Utilize the support and assistance of interested 3 persons in the community, particularly persons who are 4 recovering from substance-related disorders a substance use 5 disorder to encourage persons with substance-related disorders 6 a substance use disorder to voluntarily undergo treatment. 7 14. Cooperate with the commissioner of public safety in 8 establishing and conducting programs designed to deal with the 9 problem of persons operating motor vehicles while intoxicated. 10 15. Encourage general hospitals and other appropriate 11 health facilities to admit without discrimination persons 12 with substance-related disorders a substance use disorder 13 and to provide them with adequate and appropriate treatment. 14 The director may negotiate and implement contracts with 15 hospitals and other appropriate health facilities with adequate 16 detoxification facilities. 17 16. Encourage all health and disability insurance programs 18 to include substance-related substance use disorders as covered 19 illnesses. 20 17. Review all state health, welfare, education and 21 treatment proposals to be submitted for federal funding under 22 federal legislation, and advise the governor on provisions 23 to be included relating to substance misuse use disorder and 24 persons with substance-related disorders a substance use 25 disorder . 26 Sec. 100. Section 125.12, subsections 1 and 3, Code 2023, 27 are amended to read as follows: 28 1. The board council shall review the comprehensive 29 substance abuse use disorder program implemented by the 30 department for the treatment of persons with substance-related 31 disorders a substance use disorder and concerned family 32 members. Subject to the review of the board council , the 33 director shall divide the state into appropriate regions 34 for the conduct of the program and establish standards for 35 -61- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 61/ 1568
H.F. _____ the development of the program on the regional level. In 1 establishing the regions, consideration shall be given to city 2 and county lines, population concentrations, and existing 3 substance abuse use disorder treatment services. 4 3. The director shall provide for adequate and appropriate 5 treatment for persons with substance-related disorders a 6 substance use disorder and concerned family members admitted 7 under sections 125.33 and 125.34 , or under section 125.75 , 8 125.81 , or 125.91 . Treatment shall not be provided at a 9 correctional institution except for inmates. A mental health 10 professional who is employed by a treatment provider under the 11 program may provide treatment to a person with co-occurring 12 substance-related substance use and mental health disorders. 13 Such treatment may also be provided by a person employed by 14 such a treatment provider who is receiving the supervision 15 required to meet the definition of mental health professional 16 but has not completed the supervision component. 17 Sec. 101. Section 125.13, subsection 1, paragraph a, Code 18 2023, is amended to read as follows: 19 a. Except as provided in subsection 2 , a person shall not 20 maintain or conduct any chemical substitutes or antagonists 21 program, residential program, or nonresidential outpatient 22 program, the primary purpose of which is the treatment and 23 rehabilitation of persons with substance-related disorders a 24 substance use disorder without having first obtained a written 25 license for the program from the department. 26 Sec. 102. Section 125.13, subsection 2, paragraphs a, b, c, 27 f, i, and j, Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 28 a. A hospital providing care or treatment to persons 29 with substance-related disorders a substance use disorder 30 licensed under chapter 135B which is accredited by the joint 31 commission on the accreditation of health care organizations, 32 the commission on accreditation of rehabilitation facilities, 33 the American osteopathic association, or another recognized 34 organization approved by the board council . All survey reports 35 -62- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 62/ 1568
H.F. _____ from the accrediting or licensing body must be sent to the 1 department. 2 b. Any practitioner of medicine and surgery or osteopathic 3 medicine and surgery, in the practitioner’s private practice. 4 However, a program shall not be exempted from licensing by the 5 board council by virtue of its utilization of the services of a 6 medical practitioner in its operation. 7 c. Private institutions conducted by and for persons who 8 adhere to the faith of any well recognized church or religious 9 denomination for the purpose of providing care, treatment, 10 counseling, or rehabilitation to persons with substance-related 11 disorders a substance use disorder and who rely solely on 12 prayer or other spiritual means for healing in the practice of 13 religion of such church or denomination. 14 f. Individuals in private practice who are providing 15 substance abuse use disorder treatment services independent 16 from a program that is required to be licensed under subsection 17 1 . 18 i. A substance abuse use disorder treatment program not 19 funded by the department which is accredited or licensed 20 by the joint commission on the accreditation of health 21 care organizations, the commission on the accreditation 22 of rehabilitation facilities, the American osteopathic 23 association, or another recognized organization approved by 24 the board council . All survey reports from the accrediting or 25 licensing body must be sent to the department. 26 j. A hospital substance abuse use disorder treatment program 27 that is accredited or licensed by the joint commission on the 28 accreditation of health care organizations, the commission on 29 the accreditation of rehabilitation facilities, the American 30 osteopathic association, or another recognized organization 31 approved by the board council . All survey reports for the 32 hospital substance abuse use disorder treatment program 33 from the accrediting or licensing body shall be sent to the 34 department. 35 -63- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 63/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 103. Section 125.14, Code 2023, is amended to read as 1 follows: 2 125.14 Licenses —— renewal —— fees. 3 The board council shall consider all cases involving initial 4 issuance, and renewal, denial, suspension, or revocation 5 of a license. The department shall issue a license to an 6 applicant whom the board council determines meets the licensing 7 requirements of this chapter . Licenses shall expire no 8 later than three years from the date of issuance and shall be 9 renewed upon timely application made in the same manner as 10 for initial issuance of a license unless notice of nonrenewal 11 is given to the licensee at least thirty days prior to the 12 expiration of the license. The department shall not charge a 13 fee for licensing or renewal of programs contracting with the 14 department for provision of treatment services. A fee may be 15 charged to other licensees. 16 Sec. 104. Section 125.14A, Code 2023, is amended to read as 17 follows: 18 125.14A Personnel of a licensed program admitting juveniles. 19 1. If a person is being considered for licensure under this 20 chapter , or for employment involving direct responsibility for 21 a child or with access to a child when the child is alone, by 22 a program admitting juveniles subject to licensure under this 23 chapter , or if a person will reside in a facility utilized 24 by such a program, and if the person has been convicted of 25 a crime or has a record of founded child abuse, the record 26 check evaluation system of the department of human services 27 and the program , for an employee of the program , shall perform 28 an evaluation to determine whether the crime or founded 29 child abuse warrants prohibition of licensure, employment, or 30 residence in the facility. The department of human services 31 record check evaluation system shall conduct criminal and 32 child abuse record checks in this state and may conduct these 33 checks in other states. The evaluation shall be performed in 34 accordance with procedures adopted for this purpose by the 35 -64- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 64/ 1568
H.F. _____ department of human services . 1 2. If the department of human services record check 2 evaluation system determines that a person has committed a 3 crime or has a record of founded child abuse and is licensed, 4 employed by a program licensed under this chapter , or resides 5 in a licensed facility the department record check evaluation 6 system shall notify the program that an evaluation will be 7 conducted to determine whether prohibition of the person’s 8 licensure, employment, or residence is warranted. 9 3. In an evaluation, the department of human services 10 record check evaluation system and the program for an employee 11 of the program shall consider the nature and seriousness of 12 the crime or founded child abuse in relation to the position 13 sought or held, the time elapsed since the commission of the 14 crime or founded child abuse, the circumstances under which 15 the crime or founded child abuse was committed, the degree of 16 rehabilitation, the likelihood that the person will commit the 17 crime or founded child abuse again, and the number of crimes 18 or founded child abuses committed by the person involved. The 19 department of human services record check evaluation system 20 may permit a person who is evaluated to be licensed, employed, 21 or to reside, or to continue to be licensed, employed, or 22 to reside in a program, if the person complies with the 23 department’s record check evaluation system’s conditions 24 relating to the person’s licensure, employment, or residence, 25 which may include completion of additional training. For an 26 employee of a licensee, these conditional requirements shall 27 be developed with the licensee. The department of human 28 services record check evaluation system has final authority 29 in determining whether prohibition of the person’s licensure, 30 employment, or residence is warranted and in developing any 31 conditional requirements under this subsection . 32 4. If the department of human services record check 33 evaluation system determines that the person has committed a 34 crime or has a record of founded child abuse which warrants 35 -65- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 65/ 1568
H.F. _____ prohibition of licensure, employment, or residence, the person 1 shall not be licensed under this chapter to operate a program 2 admitting juveniles and shall not be employed by a program or 3 reside in a facility admitting juveniles licensed under this 4 chapter . 5 5. In addition to the record checks required under this 6 section , the department of human services record check 7 evaluation system may conduct dependent adult abuse record 8 checks in this state and may conduct these checks in other 9 states, on a random basis. The provisions of this section , 10 relative to an evaluation following a determination that a 11 person has been convicted of a crime or has a record of founded 12 child abuse, shall also apply to a random check conducted under 13 this subsection . 14 6. Beginning July 1, 1994, a A program or facility shall 15 inform all new applicants for employment of the possibility 16 of the performance of a record check and shall obtain, from 17 the applicant, a signed acknowledgment of the receipt of the 18 information. 19 7. On or after July 1, 1994, a A program or facility shall 20 include the following inquiry in an application for employment: 21 Do you have a record of founded child or dependent adult abuse 22 or have you ever been convicted of a crime, in this state or any 23 other state? 24 Sec. 105. Section 125.15, Code 2023, is amended to read as 25 follows: 26 125.15 Inspections. 27 The department may inspect the facilities and review the 28 procedures utilized by any chemical substitutes or antagonists 29 program, residential program, or nonresidential outpatient 30 program that has as a primary purpose the treatment and 31 rehabilitation of persons with substance-related disorders a 32 substance use disorder , for the purpose of ensuring compliance 33 with this chapter and the rules adopted pursuant to this 34 chapter . The examination and review may include case record 35 -66- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 66/ 1568
H.F. _____ audits and interviews with staff and patients, consistent with 1 the confidentiality safeguards of state and federal law. 2 Sec. 106. Section 125.15A, subsection 1, unnumbered 3 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 4 The department may place an employee or agent to serve as a 5 monitor in a licensed substance abuse use disorder treatment 6 program or may petition the court for appointment of a receiver 7 for a program when any of the following conditions exist: 8 Sec. 107. Section 125.15A, subsection 1, paragraph b, Code 9 2023, is amended to read as follows: 10 b. The board council has suspended, revoked, or refused to 11 renew the existing license of the program. 12 Sec. 108. Section 125.16, Code 2023, is amended to read as 13 follows: 14 125.16 Transfer of license or change of location prohibited. 15 A license issued under this chapter may not be transferred, 16 and the location of the physical facilities occupied or 17 utilized by any program licensed under this chapter shall not 18 be changed without the prior written consent of the board 19 council . 20 Sec. 109. Section 125.17, Code 2023, is amended to read as 21 follows: 22 125.17 License suspension or revocation. 23 Violation of any of the requirements or restrictions of 24 this chapter or of any of the rules adopted pursuant to this 25 chapter is cause for suspension, revocation, or refusal to 26 renew a license. The director shall at the earliest time 27 feasible notify a licensee whose license the board council 28 is considering suspending or revoking and shall inform the 29 licensee what changes must be made in the licensee’s operation 30 to avoid such action. The licensee shall be given a reasonable 31 time for compliance, as determined by the director, after 32 receiving such notice or a notice that the board council does 33 not intend to renew the license. When the licensee believes 34 compliance has been achieved, or if the licensee considers 35 -67- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 67/ 1568
H.F. _____ the proposed suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew 1 unjustified, the licensee may submit pertinent information to 2 the board council and the board council shall expeditiously 3 make a decision in the matter and notify the licensee of the 4 decision. 5 Sec. 110. Section 125.18, Code 2023, is amended to read as 6 follows: 7 125.18 Hearing before board council . 8 If a licensee under this chapter makes a written request 9 for a hearing within thirty days of suspension, revocation, 10 or refusal to renew a license, a hearing before the board 11 council shall be expeditiously arranged by the department of 12 inspections and appeals whose decision is subject to review by 13 the board council . The board council shall issue a written 14 statement of the board’s council’s findings within thirty days 15 after conclusion of the hearing upholding or reversing the 16 proposed suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew a license. 17 Action involving suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew a 18 license shall not be taken by the board council unless a quorum 19 is present at the meeting. A copy of the board’s council’s 20 decision shall be promptly transmitted to the affected licensee 21 who may, if aggrieved by the decision, seek judicial review of 22 the actions of the board council in accordance with the terms 23 of chapter 17A . 24 Sec. 111. Section 125.19, Code 2023, is amended to read as 25 follows: 26 125.19 Reissuance or reinstatement. 27 After suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew a license 28 pursuant to this chapter , the affected licensee shall not have 29 the license reissued or reinstated within one year of the 30 effective date of the suspension, revocation, or expiration 31 upon refusal to renew, unless the board council orders 32 otherwise. After that time, proof of compliance with the 33 requirements and restrictions of this chapter and the rules 34 adopted pursuant to this chapter must be presented to the board 35 -68- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 68/ 1568
H.F. _____ council prior to reinstatement or reissuance of a license. 1 Sec. 112. Section 125.20, Code 2023, is amended to read as 2 follows: 3 125.20 Rules. 4 The department shall establish rules pursuant to chapter 5 17A requiring facilities to use reasonable accounting and 6 reimbursement systems which recognize relevant cost-related 7 factors for patients with a substance abuse patients use 8 disorder . A facility shall not be licensed nor shall any 9 payment be made under this chapter to a facility which fails 10 to comply with those rules or which does not permit inspection 11 by the department or examination of all records, including 12 financial records, methods of administration, general and 13 special dietary programs, the disbursement of drugs and methods 14 of supply, and any other records the department deems relevant 15 to the establishment of such a system. However, rules issued 16 pursuant to this paragraph shall not apply to any facility 17 referred to in section 125.13, subsection 2 or section 125.43 . 18 Sec. 113. Section 125.21, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 19 amended to read as follows: 20 1. The board council has exclusive power in this state 21 to approve and license chemical substitutes and antagonists 22 programs, and to monitor chemical substitutes and antagonists 23 programs to ensure that the programs are operating within the 24 rules adopted pursuant to this chapter . The board council 25 shall grant approval and license if the requirements of the 26 rules are met and state funding is not requested. The chemical 27 substitutes and antagonists programs conducted by persons 28 exempt from the licensing requirements of this chapter pursuant 29 to section 125.13, subsection 2 , are subject to approval and 30 licensure under this section . 31 Sec. 114. Section 125.25, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 32 amended to read as follows: 33 1. Before making any allocation of funds to a local 34 substance abuse use disorder program, the department shall 35 -69- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 69/ 1568
H.F. _____ require a detailed line item budget clearly indicating the 1 funds received from each revenue source for the fiscal year 2 for which the funds are requested on forms provided by the 3 department for each program. 4 Sec. 115. Section 125.32, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 5 2023, is amended to read as follows: 6 The department shall adopt and may amend and repeal rules 7 for acceptance of persons into the treatment program, subject 8 to chapter 17A , considering available treatment resources and 9 facilities, for the purpose of early and effective treatment 10 of persons with substance-related disorders a substance 11 use disorder and concerned family members. In establishing 12 the rules the department shall be guided by the following 13 standards: 14 Sec. 116. Section 125.32A, Code 2023, is amended to read as 15 follows: 16 125.32A Discrimination prohibited. 17 Any substance abuse use disorder treatment program receiving 18 state funding under this chapter or any other chapter of the 19 Code shall not discriminate against a person seeking treatment 20 solely because the person is pregnant, unless the program 21 in each instance identifies and refers the person to an 22 alternative and acceptable treatment program for the person. 23 Sec. 117. Section 125.33, Code 2023, is amended to read as 24 follows: 25 125.33 Voluntary treatment of persons with substance-related 26 disorders a substance use disorder . 27 1. A person with a substance-related substance use 28 disorder may apply for voluntary treatment or rehabilitation 29 services directly to a facility or to a licensed physician and 30 surgeon or osteopathic physician and surgeon or to a mental 31 health professional. If the proposed patient is a minor or 32 an incompetent person, a parent, a legal guardian or other 33 legal representative may make the application. The licensed 34 physician and surgeon or osteopathic physician and surgeon, 35 -70- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 70/ 1568
H.F. _____ mental health professional, or any employee or person acting 1 under the direction or supervision of the physician and 2 surgeon or osteopathic physician and surgeon, mental health 3 professional, or facility shall not report or disclose the 4 name of the person or the fact that treatment was requested 5 or has been undertaken to any law enforcement officer or law 6 enforcement agency; nor shall such information be admissible as 7 evidence in any court, grand jury, or administrative proceeding 8 unless authorized by the person seeking treatment. If the 9 person seeking such treatment or rehabilitation is a minor who 10 has personally made application for treatment, the fact that 11 the minor sought treatment or rehabilitation or is receiving 12 treatment or rehabilitation services shall not be reported 13 or disclosed to the parents or legal guardian of such minor 14 without the minor’s consent, and the minor may give legal 15 consent to receive such treatment and rehabilitation. 16 2. Subject to rules adopted by the department, the 17 administrator or the administrator’s designee in charge of a 18 facility may determine who shall be admitted for treatment 19 or rehabilitation. If a person is refused admission, the 20 administrator or the administrator’s designee, subject to rules 21 adopted by the department, shall refer the person to another 22 facility for treatment if possible and appropriate. 23 3. A person with a substance-related substance use 24 disorder seeking treatment or rehabilitation and who is 25 either addicted to or dependent on a chemical substance may 26 first be examined and evaluated by a licensed physician and 27 surgeon or osteopathic physician and surgeon or a mental health 28 professional who may prescribe, if authorized or licensed 29 to do so, a proper course of treatment and medication, if 30 needed. The licensed physician and surgeon or osteopathic 31 physician and surgeon or mental health professional may further 32 prescribe a course of treatment or rehabilitation and authorize 33 another licensed physician and surgeon or osteopathic physician 34 and surgeon, mental health professional, or facility to 35 -71- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 71/ 1568
H.F. _____ provide the prescribed treatment or rehabilitation services. 1 Treatment or rehabilitation services may be provided to a 2 person individually or in a group. A facility providing or 3 engaging in treatment or rehabilitation shall not report or 4 disclose to a law enforcement officer or law enforcement 5 agency the name of any person receiving or engaged in the 6 treatment or rehabilitation; nor shall a person receiving or 7 participating in treatment or rehabilitation report or disclose 8 the name of any other person engaged in or receiving treatment 9 or rehabilitation or that the program is in existence, to 10 a law enforcement officer or law enforcement agency. Such 11 information shall not be admitted in evidence in any court, 12 grand jury, or administrative proceeding. However, a person 13 engaged in or receiving treatment or rehabilitation may 14 authorize the disclosure of the person’s name and individual 15 participation. 16 4. If a patient receiving inpatient or residential care 17 leaves a facility, the patient shall be encouraged to consent 18 to appropriate outpatient or halfway house treatment. If it 19 appears to the administrator in charge of the facility that 20 the patient is a person with a substance-related substance 21 use disorder who requires help, the director may arrange for 22 assistance in obtaining supportive services. 23 5. If a patient leaves a facility, with or against the 24 advice of the administrator in charge of the facility, the 25 director may make reasonable provisions for the patient’s 26 transportation to another facility or to the patient’s home. 27 If the patient has no home the patient shall be assisted in 28 obtaining shelter. If the patient is a minor or an incompetent 29 person, the request for discharge from an inpatient facility 30 shall be made by a parent, legal guardian, or other legal 31 representative, or by the minor or incompetent person if the 32 patient was the original applicant. 33 6. Any person who reports or discloses the name of a 34 person receiving treatment or rehabilitation services to a 35 -72- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 72/ 1568
H.F. _____ law enforcement officer or law enforcement agency or any 1 person receiving treatment or rehabilitation services who 2 discloses the name of any other person receiving treatment or 3 rehabilitation services without the written consent of the 4 person in violation of the provisions of this section shall 5 upon conviction be guilty of a simple misdemeanor. 6 Sec. 118. Section 125.34, Code 2023, is amended to read as 7 follows: 8 125.34 Treatment and services for persons with 9 substance-related disorders a substance use disorder due to 10 intoxication and substance-induced incapacitation. 11 1. A person with a substance-related substance use disorder 12 due to intoxication or substance-induced incapacitation may 13 come voluntarily to a facility for emergency treatment. A 14 person who appears to be intoxicated or incapacitated by a 15 substance in a public place and in need of help may be taken 16 to a facility by a peace officer under section 125.91 . If 17 the person refuses the proffered help, the person may be 18 arrested and charged with intoxication under section 123.46 , 19 if applicable. 20 2. If no facility is readily available the person may 21 be taken to an emergency medical service customarily used 22 for incapacitated persons. The peace officer in detaining 23 the person and in taking the person to a facility shall make 24 every reasonable effort to protect the person’s health and 25 safety. In detaining the person the detaining officer may take 26 reasonable steps for self-protection. Detaining a person under 27 section 125.91 is not an arrest and no entry or other record 28 shall be made to indicate that the person who is detained has 29 been arrested or charged with a crime. 30 3. A person who arrives at a facility and voluntarily 31 submits to examination shall be examined by a licensed 32 physician and surgeon or osteopathic physician and surgeon or 33 mental health professional as soon as possible after the person 34 arrives at the facility. The person may then be admitted as a 35 -73- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 73/ 1568
H.F. _____ patient or referred to another health facility. The referring 1 facility shall arrange for transportation. 2 4. If a person is voluntarily admitted to a facility, the 3 person’s family or next of kin shall be notified as promptly 4 as possible. If an adult patient who is not incapacitated 5 requests that there be no notification, the request shall be 6 respected. 7 5. A peace officer who acts in compliance with this section 8 is acting in the course of the officer’s official duty and is 9 not criminally or civilly liable therefor for such acts , unless 10 such acts constitute willful malice or abuse. 11 6. If the physician and surgeon or osteopathic physician 12 and surgeon in charge of the facility determines it is for the 13 patient’s benefit, the patient shall be encouraged to agree to 14 further diagnosis and appropriate voluntary treatment. 15 7. A licensed physician and surgeon or osteopathic 16 physician and surgeon, mental health professional, facility 17 administrator, or an employee or a person acting as or on 18 behalf of the facility administrator, is not criminally or 19 civilly liable for acts in conformity with this chapter , unless 20 the acts constitute willful malice or abuse. 21 Sec. 119. Section 125.37, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 22 amended to read as follows: 23 2. Notwithstanding subsection 1 , the director may make 24 available information from patients’ records for purposes of 25 research into the causes and treatment of substance abuse use 26 disorder . Information under this subsection shall not be 27 published in a way that discloses patients’ names or other 28 identifying information. 29 Sec. 120. Section 125.39, Code 2023, is amended to read as 30 follows: 31 125.39 Eligible entities. 32 A local governmental unit which is providing funds to a 33 facility for treatment of substance abuse use disorder may 34 request from the facility a treatment program plan prior to 35 -74- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 74/ 1568
H.F. _____ authorizing payment of any claims filed by the facility. The 1 governing body of the local governmental unit may review the 2 plan, but shall not impose on the facility any requirement 3 conflicting with the comprehensive treatment program of the 4 facility. 5 Sec. 121. Section 125.43, Code 2023, is amended to read as 6 follows: 7 125.43 Funding at mental health institutes. 8 Chapter 230 governs the determination of the costs 9 and payment for treatment provided to persons with 10 substance-related disorders a substance use disorder in a 11 mental health institute under the department of human services , 12 except that the charges are not a lien on real estate owned 13 by persons legally liable for support of the person with a 14 substance-related substance use disorder and the daily per diem 15 shall be billed at twenty-five percent. The superintendent of 16 a state hospital mental health institute shall total only those 17 expenditures which can be attributed to the cost of providing 18 inpatient treatment to persons with substance-related disorders 19 a substance use disorder for purposes of determining the daily 20 per diem. Section 125.44 governs the determination of who is 21 legally liable for the cost of care, maintenance, and treatment 22 of a person with a substance-related substance use disorder and 23 of the amount for which the person is liable. 24 Sec. 122. Section 125.43A, Code 2023, is amended to read as 25 follows: 26 125.43A Prescreening —— exception. 27 Except in cases of medical emergency or court-ordered 28 admissions, a person shall be admitted to a state mental health 29 institute for treatment of a substance-related substance use 30 disorder only after a preliminary intake and assessment by a 31 department-licensed treatment facility or a hospital providing 32 care or treatment for persons with substance-related disorders 33 a substance use disorder licensed under chapter 135B and 34 accredited by the joint commission on the accreditation of 35 -75- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 75/ 1568
H.F. _____ health care organizations, the commission on accreditation 1 of rehabilitation facilities, the American osteopathic 2 association, or another recognized organization approved by 3 the board council , or by a designee of a department-licensed 4 treatment facility or a hospital other than a state mental 5 health institute, which confirms that the admission is 6 appropriate to the person’s substance-related substance use 7 disorder service needs. A county board of supervisors may seek 8 an admission of a patient to a state mental health institute 9 who has not been confirmed for appropriate admission and the 10 county shall be responsible for one hundred percent of the cost 11 of treatment and services of the patient. 12 Sec. 123. Section 125.44, Code 2023, is amended to read as 13 follows: 14 125.44 Agreements with facilities —— liability for costs. 15 1. The director may, consistent with the comprehensive 16 substance abuse use disorder program, enter into written 17 agreements with a facility as defined in section 125.2 to pay 18 for one hundred percent of the cost of the care, maintenance, 19 and treatment of persons with substance-related disorders a 20 substance use disorder , except when section 125.43A applies. 21 All payments for state patients shall be made in accordance 22 with the limitations of this section . Such contracts shall be 23 for a period of no more than one year. 24 2. The contract may be in the form and contain provisions 25 as agreed upon by the parties. The contract shall provide 26 that the facility shall admit and treat persons with 27 substance-related disorders a substance use disorder regardless 28 of where they have residence. If one payment for care, 29 maintenance, and treatment is not made by the patient or 30 those legally liable for the patient, the payment shall be 31 made by the department directly to the facility. Payments 32 shall be made each month and shall be based upon the rate of 33 payment for services negotiated between the department and the 34 contracting facility. If a facility projects a temporary cash 35 -76- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 76/ 1568
H.F. _____ flow deficit, the department may make cash advances at the 1 beginning of each fiscal year to the facility. The repayment 2 schedule for advances shall be part of the contract between the 3 department and the facility. This section does not pertain to 4 patients treated at the mental health institutes. 5 3. If the appropriation to the department is insufficient 6 to meet the requirements of this section , the department shall 7 request a transfer of funds and section 8.39 shall apply. 8 4. The person with a substance-related substance use 9 disorder is legally liable to the facility for the total amount 10 of the cost of providing care, maintenance, and treatment for 11 the person with a substance-related substance use disorder 12 while a voluntary or committed patient in a facility. This 13 section does not prohibit any individual from paying any 14 portion of the cost of treatment. 15 5. The department is liable for the cost of care, treatment, 16 and maintenance of persons with substance-related disorders a 17 substance use disorder admitted to the facility voluntarily or 18 pursuant to section 125.75 , 125.81 , or 125.91 or section 321J.3 19 or 124.409 only to those facilities that have a contract with 20 the department under this section , only for the amount computed 21 according to and within the limits of liability prescribed by 22 this section , and only when the person with a substance-related 23 substance use disorder is unable to pay the costs and there is 24 no other person, firm, corporation, or insurance company bound 25 to pay the costs. 26 6. The department’s maximum liability for the costs of care, 27 treatment, and maintenance of persons with substance-related 28 disorders a substance use disorder in a contracting facility 29 is limited to the total amount agreed upon by the parties and 30 specified in the contract under this section . 31 Sec. 124. Section 125.46, Code 2023, is amended to read as 32 follows: 33 125.46 County of residence determined. 34 The facility shall, when a person with a substance-related 35 -77- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 77/ 1568
H.F. _____ substance use disorder is admitted, or as soon thereafter as 1 it receives the proper information, determine and enter upon 2 its records the Iowa county of residence of the person with a 3 substance-related substance use disorder, or that the person 4 resides in some other state or country, or that the person is 5 unclassified with respect to residence. 6 Sec. 125. Section 125.55, Code 2023, is amended to read as 7 follows: 8 125.55 Audits. 9 All licensed substance abuse use disorder programs are 10 subject to annual audit either by the auditor of state or in 11 lieu of an audit by the auditor of state the substance abuse 12 use disorder program may contract with or employ certified 13 public accountants to conduct the audit, in accordance with 14 sections 11.6 , 11.14 , and 11.19 . The audit format shall be 15 as prescribed by the auditor of state. The certified public 16 accountant shall submit a copy of the audit to the director. A 17 licensed substance abuse use disorder program is also subject 18 to special audits as the director requests. The licensed 19 substance abuse use disorder program or the department shall 20 pay all expenses incurred by the auditor of state in conducting 21 an audit under this section . 22 Sec. 126. Section 125.58, Code 2023, is amended to read as 23 follows: 24 125.58 Inspection —— penalties. 25 1. If the department has probable cause to believe that 26 an institution, place, building, or agency not licensed as 27 a substance abuse use disorder treatment and rehabilitation 28 facility is in fact a substance abuse use disorder treatment 29 and rehabilitation facility as defined by this chapter , and 30 is not exempt from licensing by section 125.13, subsection 2 , 31 the board council may order an inspection of the institution, 32 place, building, or agency. If the inspector upon presenting 33 proper identification is denied entry for the purpose of making 34 the inspection, the inspector may, with the assistance of 35 -78- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 78/ 1568
H.F. _____ the county attorney of the county in which the premises are 1 located, apply to the district court for an order requiring 2 the owner or occupant to permit entry and inspection of the 3 premises to determine whether there have been violations 4 of this chapter . The investigation may include review of 5 records, reports, and documents maintained by the facility 6 and interviews with staff members consistent with the 7 confidentiality safeguards of state and federal law. 8 2. A person establishing, conducting, managing, or 9 operating a substance abuse use disorder treatment and 10 rehabilitation facility without a license is guilty of a 11 serious misdemeanor. Each day of continued violation after 12 conviction or notice from the department by certified mail of a 13 violation shall be considered a separate offense or chargeable 14 offense. A person establishing, conducting, managing or 15 operating a substance abuse use disorder treatment and 16 rehabilitation facility without a license may be temporarily 17 or permanently restrained therefrom by a court of competent 18 jurisdiction in an action brought by the state. 19 3. Notwithstanding the existence or pursuit of any other 20 remedy, the department may, in the manner provided by law, 21 maintain an action in the name of the state for injunction or 22 other process against a person or governmental unit to restrain 23 or prevent the establishment, conduct, management or operation 24 of a substance abuse use disorder treatment and rehabilitation 25 facility without a license. 26 Sec. 127. Section 125.59, subsection 1, paragraph a, 27 unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 28 follows: 29 Of these funds, notwithstanding section 125.13, subsection 30 1 , one-half of the transferred amount shall be used for grants 31 to counties operating a substance abuse use disorder program 32 involving only education, prevention, referral or posttreatment 33 services, either with the counties’ own employees or by 34 contract with a nonprofit corporation. The grants shall not 35 -79- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 79/ 1568
H.F. _____ annually exceed ten thousand dollars to any one county, subject 1 to the following conditions: 2 Sec. 128. Section 125.59, subsection 1, paragraph b, Code 3 2023, is amended to read as follows: 4 b. If the transferred amount for this subsection exceeds 5 grant requests funded to the ten thousand dollar maximum, 6 the department of public health may use the remainder for 7 activities and public information resources that align with 8 best practices for substance-related substance use disorder 9 prevention or to increase grants pursuant to subsection 2 . 10 Sec. 129. Section 125.75, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 11 amended to read as follows: 12 1. Proceedings for the involuntary commitment or treatment 13 of a person with a substance-related substance use disorder 14 to a facility pursuant to this chapter or for the involuntary 15 hospitalization of a person pursuant to chapter 229 may 16 be commenced by any interested person by filing a verified 17 application with the clerk of the district court of the 18 county where the respondent is presently located or which 19 is the respondent’s place of residence. The clerk or the 20 clerk’s designee shall assist the applicant in completing the 21 application. 22 Sec. 130. Section 125.75, subsection 2, paragraph a, 23 subparagraph (1), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 24 (1) A substance-related substance use disorder as defined 25 in section 125.2 . 26 Sec. 131. Section 125.80, subsections 3 and 4, Code 2023, 27 are amended to read as follows: 28 3. If the report of a court-designated licensed physician 29 and surgeon or osteopathic physician and surgeon or mental 30 health professional is to the effect that the respondent is 31 not a person with a substance-related substance use disorder, 32 the court, without taking further action, shall terminate the 33 proceeding and dismiss the application on its own motion and 34 without notice. 35 -80- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 80/ 1568
H.F. _____ 4. If the report of a court-designated licensed physician 1 and surgeon or osteopathic physician and surgeon or mental 2 health professional is to the effect that the respondent is a 3 person with a substance-related substance use disorder, the 4 court shall schedule a commitment hearing as soon as possible. 5 The hearing shall be held not more than forty-eight hours 6 after the report is filed, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and 7 holidays, unless an extension for good cause is requested 8 by the respondent, or as soon thereafter as possible if the 9 court considers that sufficient grounds exist for delaying the 10 hearing. 11 Sec. 132. Section 125.81, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 12 amended to read as follows: 13 1. If a person filing an application requests that a 14 respondent be taken into immediate custody, and the court upon 15 reviewing the application and accompanying documentation, finds 16 probable cause to believe that the respondent is a person with 17 a substance-related substance use disorder who is likely to 18 injure the person or other persons if allowed to remain at 19 liberty, the court may enter a written order directing that 20 the respondent be taken into immediate custody by the sheriff, 21 and be detained until the commitment hearing, which shall 22 be held no more than five days after the date of the order, 23 except that if the fifth day after the date of the order is 24 a Saturday, Sunday, or a holiday, the hearing may be held on 25 the next business day. The court may order the respondent 26 detained for the period of time until the hearing is held, and 27 no longer except as provided in section 125.88 , in accordance 28 with subsection 2 , paragraph “a” , if possible, and if not, then 29 in accordance with subsection 2 , paragraph “b” , or, only if 30 neither of these alternatives is available in accordance with 31 subsection 2 , paragraph “c” . 32 Sec. 133. Section 125.81, subsection 2, paragraph c, Code 33 2023, is amended to read as follows: 34 c. In the nearest facility which is licensed to care for 35 -81- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 81/ 1568
H.F. _____ persons with mental illness or substance abuse use disorder , 1 provided that detention in a jail or other facility intended 2 for confinement of those accused or convicted of a crime shall 3 not be ordered. 4 Sec. 134. Section 125.82, subsections 3 and 4, Code 2023, 5 are amended to read as follows: 6 3. The person who filed the application and a licensed 7 physician and surgeon or osteopathic physician and surgeon, 8 mental health professional, or certified alcohol and drug 9 counselor certified by the nongovernmental Iowa board of 10 substance abuse certification who has examined the respondent 11 in connection with the commitment hearing shall be present 12 at the hearing, unless the court for good cause finds that 13 their presence or testimony is not necessary. The applicant, 14 respondent, and the respondent’s attorney may waive the 15 presence or telephonic appearance of the licensed physician 16 and surgeon or osteopathic physician and surgeon, mental 17 health professional, or certified alcohol and drug counselor 18 who examined the respondent and agree to submit as evidence 19 the written report of the licensed physician and surgeon or 20 osteopathic physician and surgeon, mental health professional, 21 or certified alcohol and drug counselor. The respondent’s 22 attorney shall inform the court if the respondent’s attorney 23 reasonably believes that the respondent, due to diminished 24 capacity, cannot make an adequately considered waiver decision. 25 “Good cause” for finding that the testimony of the licensed 26 physician and surgeon or osteopathic physician and surgeon, 27 mental health professional, or certified alcohol and drug 28 counselor who examined the respondent is not necessary may 29 include, but is not limited to, such a waiver. If the court 30 determines that the testimony of the licensed physician and 31 surgeon or osteopathic physician and surgeon, mental health 32 professional, or certified alcohol and drug counselor is 33 necessary, the court may allow the licensed physician and 34 surgeon or osteopathic physician and surgeon, mental health 35 -82- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 82/ 1568
H.F. _____ professional, or certified alcohol and drug counselor to 1 testify by telephone. The respondent shall be present at the 2 hearing unless prior to the hearing the respondent’s attorney 3 stipulates in writing that the attorney has conversed with the 4 respondent, and that in the attorney’s judgment the respondent 5 cannot make a meaningful contribution to the hearing, or that 6 the respondent has waived the right to be present, and the 7 basis for the attorney’s conclusions. A stipulation to the 8 respondent’s absence shall be reviewed by the court before the 9 hearing, and may be rejected if it appears that insufficient 10 grounds are stated or that the respondent’s interests would not 11 be served by the respondent’s absence. 12 4. The respondent’s welfare is paramount, and the hearing 13 shall be tried as a civil matter and conducted in as informal a 14 manner as is consistent with orderly procedure. The hearing 15 may be held by video conference at the discretion of the 16 court. Discovery as permitted under the Iowa rules of civil 17 procedure is available to the respondent. The court shall 18 receive all relevant and material evidence, but the court is 19 not bound by the rules of evidence. A presumption in favor of 20 the respondent exists, and the burden of evidence and support 21 of the contentions made in the application shall be upon the 22 person who filed the application. If upon completion of the 23 hearing the court finds that the contention that the respondent 24 is a person with a substance-related substance use disorder has 25 not been sustained by clear and convincing evidence, the court 26 shall deny the application and terminate the proceeding. 27 Sec. 135. Section 125.83, Code 2023, is amended to read as 28 follows: 29 125.83 Placement for evaluation. 30 If upon completion of the commitment hearing, the court 31 finds that the contention that the respondent is a person with 32 a substance-related substance use disorder has been sustained 33 by clear and convincing evidence, the court shall order the 34 respondent placed at a facility or under the care of a suitable 35 -83- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 83/ 1568
H.F. _____ facility on an outpatient basis as expeditiously as possible 1 for a complete evaluation and appropriate treatment. The 2 court shall furnish to the facility at the time of admission 3 or outpatient placement, a written statement of facts setting 4 forth the evidence on which the finding is based. The 5 administrator of the facility shall report to the court no 6 more than fifteen days after the individual is admitted to or 7 placed under the care of the facility, which shall include the 8 chief medical officer’s recommendation concerning treatment 9 of a substance-related substance use disorder. An extension 10 of time may be granted for a period not to exceed seven days 11 upon a showing of good cause. A copy of the report shall be 12 sent to the respondent’s attorney who may contest the need 13 for an extension of time if one is requested. If the request 14 is contested, the court shall make an inquiry as it deems 15 appropriate and may either order the respondent released from 16 the facility or grant extension of time for further evaluation. 17 If the administrator fails to report to the court within 18 fifteen days after the individual is admitted to the facility, 19 and no extension of time has been requested, the administrator 20 is guilty of contempt and shall be punished under chapter 21 665 . The court shall order a rehearing on the application to 22 determine whether the respondent should continue to be held at 23 the facility. 24 Sec. 136. Section 125.83A, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 25 amended to read as follows: 26 1. If upon completion of the commitment hearing, the court 27 finds that the contention that the respondent is a person with 28 a substance-related substance use disorder has been sustained 29 by clear and convincing evidence, and the court is furnished 30 evidence that the respondent is eligible for care and treatment 31 in a facility operated by the United States department of 32 veterans affairs or another agency of the United States 33 government and that the facility is willing to receive the 34 respondent, the court may so order. The respondent, when so 35 -84- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 84/ 1568
H.F. _____ placed in a facility operated by the United States department 1 of veterans affairs or another agency of the United States 2 government within or outside of this state, shall be subject to 3 the rules of the United States department of veterans affairs 4 or other agency, but shall not lose any procedural rights 5 afforded the respondent by this chapter . The chief officer 6 of the facility shall have, with respect to the respondent 7 so placed, the same powers and duties as the chief medical 8 officer of a hospital in this state would have in regard to 9 submission of reports to the court, retention of custody, 10 transfer, convalescent leave, or discharge. Jurisdiction 11 is retained in the court to maintain surveillance of the 12 respondent’s treatment and care, and at any time to inquire 13 into the respondent’s condition and the need for continued care 14 and custody. 15 Sec. 137. Section 125.84, Code 2023, is amended to read as 16 follows: 17 125.84 Evaluation report. 18 The facility administrator’s report to the court of the 19 chief medical officer’s substance abuse use disorder evaluation 20 of the respondent shall be made no later than the expiration of 21 the time specified in section 125.83 . At least two copies of 22 the report shall be filed with the clerk, who shall distribute 23 the copies in the manner described by section 125.80, 24 subsection 2 . The report shall state one of the four following 25 alternative findings: 26 1. That the respondent does not, as of the date of the 27 report, require further treatment for substance abuse use 28 disorder . If the report so states, the court shall order the 29 respondent’s immediate release from involuntary commitment and 30 terminate the proceedings. 31 2. That the respondent is a person with a substance-related 32 substance use disorder who is in need of full-time custody, 33 care, and treatment in a facility, and is considered likely 34 to benefit from treatment. If the report so states, the 35 -85- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 85/ 1568
H.F. _____ court shall enter an order which may require the respondent’s 1 continued placement and commitment to a facility for 2 appropriate treatment. 3 3. That the respondent is a person with a substance-related 4 substance use disorder who is in need of treatment, but does 5 not require full-time placement in a facility. If the report 6 so states, the report shall include the chief medical officer’s 7 recommendation for treatment of the respondent on an outpatient 8 or other appropriate basis, and the court shall enter an order 9 which may direct the respondent to submit to the recommended 10 treatment. The order shall provide that if the respondent 11 fails or refuses to submit to treatment, as directed by the 12 court’s order, the court may order that the respondent be 13 taken into immediate custody as provided by section 125.81 14 and, following notice and hearing held in accordance with 15 the procedures of sections 125.77 and 125.82 , may order the 16 respondent treated as a patient requiring full-time custody, 17 care, and treatment as provided in subsection 2 , and may order 18 the respondent involuntarily committed to a facility. 19 4. That the respondent is a person with a substance-related 20 substance use disorder who is in need of treatment, but in 21 the opinion of the chief medical officer is not responding to 22 the treatment provided. If the report so states, the report 23 shall include the facility administrator’s recommendation for 24 alternative placement, and the court shall enter an order 25 which may direct the respondent’s transfer to the recommended 26 placement or to another placement after consultation with 27 respondent’s attorney and the facility administrator who made 28 the report under this subsection . 29 Sec. 138. Section 125.85, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 30 amended to read as follows: 31 1. A respondent committed under section 125.84, subsection 32 2 , shall remain in the custody of a facility for treatment 33 for a period of thirty days, unless sooner discharged. The 34 department is not required to pay the cost of any medication or 35 -86- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 86/ 1568
H.F. _____ procedure provided to the respondent during that period which 1 is not necessary or appropriate to the specific objectives 2 of detoxification and treatment of substance abuse use 3 disorder . At the end of the thirty-day period, the respondent 4 shall be discharged automatically unless the administrator 5 of the facility, before expiration of the period, obtains a 6 court order for the respondent’s recommitment pursuant to an 7 application under section 125.75 , for a further period not to 8 exceed ninety days. 9 Sec. 139. Section 125.91, Code 2023, is amended to read as 10 follows: 11 125.91 Emergency detention. 12 1. The procedure prescribed by this section shall only 13 be used for a person with a substance-related substance 14 use disorder due to intoxication or substance-induced 15 incapacitation who has threatened, attempted, or inflicted 16 physical self-harm or harm on another, and is likely to inflict 17 physical self-harm or harm on another unless immediately 18 detained, or who is incapacitated by a substance, if an 19 application has not been filed naming the person as the 20 respondent pursuant to section 125.75 and the person cannot be 21 ordered into immediate custody and detained pursuant to section 22 125.81 . 23 2. a. A peace officer who has reasonable grounds to believe 24 that the circumstances described in subsection 1 are applicable 25 may, without a warrant, take or cause that person to be taken 26 to the nearest available facility referred to in section 27 125.81, subsection 2 , paragraph “b” or “c” . Such a person with 28 a substance-related substance use disorder due to intoxication 29 or substance-induced incapacitation who also demonstrates 30 a significant degree of distress or dysfunction may also 31 be delivered to a facility by someone other than a peace 32 officer upon a showing of reasonable grounds. Upon delivery 33 of the person to a facility under this section , the attending 34 physician and surgeon or osteopathic physician and surgeon may 35 -87- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 87/ 1568
H.F. _____ order treatment of the person, but only to the extent necessary 1 to preserve the person’s life or to appropriately control 2 the person’s behavior if the behavior is likely to result in 3 physical injury to the person or others if allowed to continue. 4 The peace officer or other person who delivered the person to 5 the facility shall describe the circumstances of the matter to 6 the attending physician and surgeon or osteopathic physician 7 and surgeon. If the person is a peace officer, the peace 8 officer may do so either in person or by written report. 9 b. If the attending physician and surgeon or osteopathic 10 physician and surgeon has reasonable grounds to believe that 11 the circumstances in subsection 1 are applicable, the facility 12 shall have the authority to detain the person for a period of 13 no longer than twelve hours. Within twelve hours of detaining 14 a person pursuant to this section , the attending physician 15 shall communicate with the nearest available magistrate. 16 c. Once contacted pursuant to paragraph “b” , the magistrate 17 shall, based upon the circumstances described by the attending 18 physician and surgeon or osteopathic physician and surgeon, 19 give the attending physician and surgeon or osteopathic 20 physician and surgeon oral instructions either directing that 21 the person be released forthwith, or authorizing the person’s 22 detention in an appropriate facility. The magistrate may also 23 give oral instructions and order that the detained person be 24 transported to an appropriate facility. 25 d. If the magistrate orders that the person be detained, the 26 magistrate shall, by the close of business on the next working 27 day, file a written order with the clerk in the county where it 28 is anticipated that an application may be filed under section 29 125.75 . The order may be filed by facsimile if necessary. The 30 order shall state the circumstances under which the person was 31 taken into custody or otherwise brought to a facility and the 32 grounds supporting the finding of probable cause to believe 33 that the person is a person with a substance-related substance 34 use disorder likely to result in physical injury to the person 35 -88- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 88/ 1568
H.F. _____ or others if not detained. The order shall confirm the oral 1 order authorizing the person’s detention including any order 2 given to transport the person to an appropriate facility. The 3 clerk shall provide a copy of that order to the attending 4 physician and surgeon or osteopathic physician and surgeon at 5 the facility to which the person was originally taken, any 6 subsequent facility to which the person was transported, and 7 to any law enforcement department or ambulance service that 8 transported the person pursuant to the magistrate’s order. 9 3. The attending physician and surgeon or osteopathic 10 physician and surgeon shall examine and may detain the person 11 pursuant to the magistrate’s order for a period not to exceed 12 forty-eight hours from the time the order is dated, excluding 13 Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, unless the order is dismissed 14 by a magistrate. The facility may provide treatment which is 15 necessary to preserve the person’s life or to appropriately 16 control the person’s behavior if the behavior is likely to 17 result in physical injury to the person or others if allowed 18 to continue or is otherwise deemed medically necessary by 19 the attending physician and surgeon or osteopathic physician 20 and surgeon or mental health professional, but shall not 21 otherwise provide treatment to the person without the person’s 22 consent. The person shall be discharged from the facility and 23 released from detention no later than the expiration of the 24 forty-eight-hour period, unless an application for involuntary 25 commitment is filed with the clerk pursuant to section 125.75 . 26 The detention of a person by the procedure in this section , and 27 not in excess of the period of time prescribed by this section , 28 shall not render the peace officer, attending physician and 29 surgeon or osteopathic physician and surgeon, or facility 30 detaining the person liable in a criminal or civil action 31 for false arrest or false imprisonment if the peace officer, 32 attending physician and surgeon or osteopathic physician 33 and surgeon, mental health professional, or facility had 34 reasonable grounds to believe that the circumstances described 35 -89- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 89/ 1568
H.F. _____ in subsection 1 were applicable. 1 4. The cost of detention in a facility under the procedure 2 prescribed in this section shall be paid in the same way as if 3 the person had been committed to the facility pursuant to an 4 application filed under section 125.75 . 5 Sec. 140. Section 125.93, Code 2023, is amended to read as 6 follows: 7 125.93 Commitment records —— confidentiality. 8 Records of the identity, diagnosis, prognosis, or treatment 9 of a person which are maintained in connection with the 10 provision of substance abuse use disorder treatment services 11 are confidential, consistent with the requirements of section 12 125.37 , and with the federal confidentiality regulations 13 authorized by the federal Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act, 14 42 U.S.C. §290ee and the federal Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse 15 and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act, 42 16 U.S.C. §290dd-2. However, such records may be disclosed to an 17 employee of the department of corrections, if authorized by the 18 director of the department of corrections, or to an employee 19 of a judicial district department of correctional services, if 20 authorized by the director of the judicial district department 21 of correctional services. 22 Sec. 141. Section 135.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 23 follows: 24 135.1 Definitions. 25 For the purposes of chapter 155 and Title IV, subtitle 2 , 26 excluding chapter 146 , unless otherwise defined: 27 1. “Director” shall mean means the director of public health 28 and human services . 29 2. “Health officer” means the physician, physician 30 assistant, advanced registered nurse practitioner, or advanced 31 practice registered nurse who is the health officer of the 32 local board of health. 33 3. “Local board” shall mean means the local board of health. 34 4. “Physician” means a person licensed to practice 35 -90- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 90/ 1568
H.F. _____ medicine and surgery, osteopathic medicine and surgery, 1 chiropractic, podiatry, or optometry under the laws of this 2 state; but a person licensed as a physician and surgeon shall 3 be designated as a “physician” or “surgeon”, a person licensed 4 as an osteopathic physician and surgeon shall be designated 5 as an “osteopathic physician” or “osteopathic surgeon”, a 6 person licensed as a chiropractor shall be designated as a 7 “chiropractor”, a person licensed as a podiatrist shall be 8 designated as a “podiatric physician”, and a person licensed 9 as an optometrist shall be designated as an “optometrist”. A 10 definition or designation contained in this subsection shall 11 not be interpreted to expand the scope of practice of such 12 licensees. 13 5. “Rules” shall include regulations and orders. 14 6. “State department” or “department” shall mean means the 15 Iowa department of public health and human services . 16 Sec. 142. Section 135.11, Code 2023, is amended to read as 17 follows: 18 135.11 Duties Public health duties of department. 19 The director of public health shall be the head of the “Iowa 20 Department of Public Health”, which department shall: 21 1. Exercise general supervision over the public health, 22 promote public hygiene and sanitation, prevent substance abuse 23 use disorder and unless otherwise provided, enforce the laws 24 relating to the same. 25 2. Conduct campaigns for the education of the people in 26 hygiene and sanitation. 27 3. Issue monthly health bulletins containing fundamental 28 health principles and other health data deemed of public 29 interest. 30 4. Make investigations and surveys in respect to the 31 causes of disease and epidemics, and the effect of locality, 32 employment, and living conditions upon the public health. For 33 this purpose the department may use the services of the experts 34 connected with the state hygienic laboratory at the state 35 -91- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 91/ 1568
H.F. _____ university of Iowa . 1 5. Establish stations throughout the state for the 2 distribution of antitoxins and vaccines to physicians, 3 druggists pharmacists , and other persons, at cost. All 4 antitoxin and vaccine thus distributed shall be labeled “Iowa 5 Department of Public Health and Human Services ”. 6 6. Exercise general supervision over the administration and 7 enforcement of the sexually transmitted diseases and infections 8 law, chapter 139A, subchapter II . 9 7. Exercise sole jurisdiction over the disposal and 10 transportation of the dead bodies of human beings and prescribe 11 the methods to be used in preparing such bodies for disposal 12 and transportation. However, the department may approve 13 a request for an exception to the application of specific 14 embalming and disposition rules adopted pursuant to this 15 subsection if such rules would otherwise conflict with tenets 16 and practices of a recognized religious denomination to which 17 the deceased individual adhered or of which denomination the 18 deceased individual was a member. The department shall inform 19 the board of mortuary science of any such approved exception 20 which may affect services provided by a funeral director 21 licensed pursuant to chapter 156 . 22 8. Establish, publish, and enforce rules which require 23 companies, corporations, and other entities to obtain a permit 24 from the department prior to scattering cremated human remains. 25 9. Exercise general supervision over the administration and 26 enforcement of the vital statistics law, chapter 144 . 27 10. Enforce the law relative to chapter 146 and 28 “Health-related Professions”, Title IV, subtitle 3 , excluding 29 chapter 155 . 30 11. Establish and maintain divisions as are necessary 31 for the proper enforcement of the laws administered by the 32 department. 33 12. 11. Establish, publish, and enforce rules not 34 inconsistent with law for the enforcement of the provisions 35 -92- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 92/ 1568
H.F. _____ of chapters 125 and 155 , and Title IV, subtitle 2 , excluding 1 chapter 146 and for the enforcement of the various laws, the 2 administration and supervision of which are imposed upon the 3 department. 4 13. 12. Administer healthy aging and essential public 5 health services by approving grants of state funds to the local 6 boards of health for the purposes of promoting healthy aging 7 throughout the lifespan and enhancing health promotion and 8 disease prevention services, and by providing guidelines for 9 the approval of the grants and allocation of the state funds. 10 Guidelines, evaluation requirements and formula allocation 11 procedures for the services shall be established by the 12 department by rule. 13 14. 13. Administer chapters 125 , 136A , 136C , 139A , 142 , 14 142A , 144 , and 147A . 15 15. Issue an annual report to the governor as provided in 16 section 7E.3, subsection 4 . 17 16. 14. Consult with the office of statewide clinical 18 education programs at the university of Iowa college of 19 medicine and annually submit a report to the general assembly 20 by January 15 verifying the number of physicians in active 21 practice in Iowa by county who are engaged in providing 22 obstetrical care. To the extent data are readily available, 23 the report shall include information concerning the number 24 of deliveries per year by specialty and county, the age of 25 physicians performing deliveries, and the number of current 26 year graduates of the university of Iowa college of medicine 27 and the Des Moines university —— osteopathic medical center 28 entering into residency programs in obstetrics, gynecology, 29 and family practice. The report may include additional 30 data relating to access to obstetrical services that may be 31 available. 32 17. 15. Administer the statewide maternal and child health 33 program and the program for children with disabilities by 34 conducting mobile and regional child health specialty clinics 35 -93- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 93/ 1568
H.F. _____ and conducting other activities to improve the health of 1 low-income women and children and to promote the welfare of 2 children with actual or potential conditions which may cause 3 disabilities and children with chronic illnesses in accordance 4 with the requirements of Tit. V of the federal Social Security 5 Act. The department shall provide technical assistance to 6 encourage the coordination and collaboration of state agencies 7 in developing outreach centers which provide publicly supported 8 services for pregnant women, infants, and children. The 9 department shall also, through cooperation and collaborative 10 agreements with the department of human services and the 11 mobile and regional child health specialty clinics, establish 12 common intake proceedings for maternal and child health 13 services. The department shall work in cooperation with the 14 legislative services agency in monitoring the effectiveness of 15 the maternal and child health centers, including the provision 16 of transportation for patient appointments and the keeping of 17 scheduled appointments. 18 18. 16. Establish, publish, and enforce rules requiring 19 prompt reporting of methemoglobinemia, pesticide poisoning, and 20 the reportable poisonings and illnesses established pursuant 21 to section 139A.21 . 22 19. 17. Collect and maintain reports of pesticide 23 poisonings and other poisonings, illnesses, or injuries 24 caused by selected chemical or physical agents, 25 including methemoglobinemia and pesticide and fertilizer 26 hypersensitivity; and compile and publish, annually, a 27 statewide and county-by-county profile based on the reports. 28 20. 18. Adopt rules which require personnel of a licensed 29 hospice, of a homemaker-home health aide provider agency 30 which receives state homemaker-home health aide funds, or of 31 an agency which provides respite care services and receives 32 funds to complete training concerning blood-borne pathogens, 33 including human immunodeficiency virus and viral hepatitis, 34 consistent with standards from the federal occupational safety 35 -94- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 94/ 1568
H.F. _____ and health administration. 1 21. 19. Adopt rules which require all emergency medical 2 services personnel, fire fighters, and law enforcement 3 personnel to complete training concerning blood-borne 4 pathogens, including human immunodeficiency virus and 5 viral hepatitis, consistent with standards from the federal 6 occupational safety and health administration. 7 22. 20. Adopt rules which provide for the testing of a 8 convicted or alleged offender for the human immunodeficiency 9 virus pursuant to sections 915.40 through 915.43 . The rules 10 shall provide for the provision of counseling, health care, and 11 support services to the victim. 12 23. 21. Establish ad hoc and advisory committees to the 13 director in areas where technical expertise is not otherwise 14 readily available. Members may be compensated for their actual 15 and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their 16 duties. To encourage health consumer participation, public 17 members may also receive a per diem as specified in section 18 7E.6 if funds are available and the per diem is determined 19 to be appropriate by the director. Expense moneys paid to 20 the members shall be paid from funds appropriated to the 21 department. A majority of the members of such a committee 22 constitutes a quorum. 23 24. 22. Administer annual grants to county boards of health 24 for the purpose of conducting programs for the testing of 25 private water supply wells, the closing of abandoned private 26 water supply wells, and the renovation or rehabilitation of 27 private water supply wells. Grants shall be funded through 28 moneys transferred to the department from the agriculture 29 management account of the groundwater protection fund pursuant 30 to section 455E.11, subsection 2 , paragraph “b” , subparagraph 31 (2), subparagraph division (b). The department shall adopt 32 rules relating to the awarding of the grants. 33 25. 23. Establish and administer, if sufficient funds 34 are available to the department, a program to assess and 35 -95- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 95/ 1568
H.F. _____ forecast health workforce supply and demand in the state for 1 the purpose of identifying current and projected workforce 2 needs. The program may collect, analyze, and report data that 3 furthers the purpose of the program. The program shall not 4 release information that permits identification of individual 5 respondents of program surveys. 6 26. 24. In consultation with the advisory committee for 7 perinatal guidelines, develop and maintain the statewide 8 perinatal program based on the recommendations of the American 9 academy of pediatrics and the American college of obstetricians 10 and gynecologists contained in the most recent edition of 11 the guidelines for perinatal care, and shall adopt rules in 12 accordance with chapter 17A to implement those recommendations. 13 Hospitals within the state shall determine whether to 14 participate in the statewide perinatal program, and select the 15 hospital’s level of participation in the program. A hospital 16 having determined to participate in the program shall comply 17 with the guidelines appropriate to the level of participation 18 selected by the hospital. Perinatal program surveys and 19 reports are privileged and confidential and are not subject to 20 discovery, subpoena, or other means of legal compulsion for 21 their release to a person other than the affected hospital, and 22 are not admissible in evidence in a judicial or administrative 23 proceeding other than a proceeding involving verification of 24 the participating hospital under this subsection . 25 27. 25. In consultation with the department of corrections, 26 the antibiotic resistance task force, and the American 27 federation of state, county and municipal employees, develop 28 educational programs to increase awareness and utilization of 29 infection control practices in institutions listed in section 30 904.102 . 31 28. 26. Administer the Iowa youth survey, in collaboration 32 with other state agencies, as appropriate, every two years to 33 students in grades six, eight, and eleven in Iowa’s public 34 and nonpublic schools. Survey data shall be evaluated and 35 -96- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 96/ 1568
H.F. _____ reported, with aggregate data available online at the Iowa 1 youth survey internet site. 2 Sec. 143. Section 135.11A, Code 2023, is amended to read as 3 follows: 4 135.11A Professional licensure division —— other licensing 5 boards —— expenses —— fees. 6 1. There shall be a professional licensure division within 7 the department of public health. Each board under chapter 147 8 or under the administrative authority of the department, except 9 the board of nursing, board of medicine, dental board, and 10 board of pharmacy, shall receive administrative and clerical 11 support from the division department and may not employ its 12 own support staff for administrative and clerical duties. The 13 executive director of the board of nursing, board of medicine, 14 dental board, and board of pharmacy shall be appointed pursuant 15 to section 135.11B . 16 2. The professional licensure division department and 17 the licensing boards may expend funds in addition to amounts 18 budgeted, if those additional expenditures are directly the 19 result of actual examination and exceed funds budgeted for 20 examinations. Before the division department or a licensing 21 board expends or encumbers an amount in excess of the funds 22 budgeted for examinations, the director of the department 23 of management shall approve the expenditure or encumbrance. 24 Before approval is given, the department of management shall 25 determine that the examination expenses exceed the funds 26 budgeted by the general assembly to the division department 27 or board and the division department or board does not have 28 other funds from which examination expenses can be paid. 29 Upon approval of the department of management, the division 30 department or licensing board may expend and encumber funds for 31 excess examination expenses. The amounts necessary to fund 32 the excess examination expenses shall be collected as fees 33 from additional examination applicants and shall be treated as 34 repayment receipts as defined in section 8.2 . 35 -97- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 97/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 144. Section 135.14, Code 2023, is amended to read as 1 follows: 2 135.14 State public health dental director —— duties program . 3 1. The position of state public health dental director is 4 established within the department. 5 2. The dental director department shall perform all of the 6 following duties: 7 a. 1. Plan and direct all work activities of the statewide 8 public health dental program. 9 b. 2. Develop comprehensive dental initiatives for 10 prevention activities. 11 c. 3. Evaluate the effectiveness of the statewide public 12 health dental program and of program personnel. 13 d. Manage the oral and health delivery systems bureau 14 including direction, supervision, and fiscal management of 15 bureau staff. 16 e. 4. Other related work as required. 17 Sec. 145. Section 135.15, Code 2023, is amended to read as 18 follows: 19 135.15 Oral and health delivery systems bureau established —— 20 responsibilities . 21 An oral and health delivery systems bureau is established 22 within the division of health promotion and chronic disease 23 prevention of the department. The bureau department shall be 24 responsible for all of the following: 25 1. Providing population-based oral health services, 26 including public health training, improvement of dental support 27 systems for families, technical assistance, awareness-building 28 activities, and educational services, at the state and local 29 level to assist Iowans in maintaining optimal oral health 30 throughout all stages of life. 31 2. Performing infrastructure building and enabling services 32 through the administration of state and federal grant programs 33 targeting access improvement, prevention, and local oral 34 health programs utilizing maternal and child health programs, 35 -98- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 98/ 1568
H.F. _____ Medicaid, and other new or existing programs. 1 3. Leveraging federal, state, and local resources for 2 programs under the purview of the bureau department . 3 4. Facilitating ongoing strategic planning and application 4 of evidence-based research in oral health care policy 5 development that improves oral health care access and the 6 overall oral health of all Iowans. 7 5. Developing and implementing an ongoing oral health 8 surveillance system for the evaluation and monitoring of 9 the oral health status of children and other underserved 10 populations. 11 6. Facilitating the provision of oral health services 12 through dental homes. For the purposes of this section , 13 “dental home” means a network of individualized care based on 14 risk assessment, which includes oral health education, dental 15 screenings, preventive services, diagnostic services, treatment 16 services, and emergency services. 17 Sec. 146. Section 135.16A, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 18 amended to read as follows: 19 2. a. The department of inspections and appeals shall 20 assist the Iowa department of public health in adopting rules 21 necessary to implement and administer this section . 22 b. If necessary to implement, administer, and enforce this 23 section , the Iowa department of public health , in cooperation 24 with the department of agriculture and land stewardship, shall 25 submit a request to the United States department of agriculture 26 for a waiver or other exception from regulations as deemed 27 feasible by the Iowa department of public health . The Iowa 28 department of public health shall regularly report the status 29 of such request to the legislative services agency. 30 Sec. 147. Section 135.22A, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 31 amended to read as follows: 32 2. The advisory council on brain injuries is established. 33 The following persons or their designees shall serve as ex 34 officio, nonvoting members of the council: 35 -99- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 99/ 1568
H.F. _____ a. The director of public health and human services or the 1 director’s designee . 2 b. The director of human services and any division 3 administrators of the department of human services so assigned 4 by the director. 5 c. b. The director of the department of education. 6 d. c. The chief of the special education bureau of the 7 department of education. 8 e. d. The administrator of the division of vocational 9 rehabilitation services of the department of education. 10 f. e. The director of the department for the blind. 11 Sec. 148. Section 135.22B, subsections 1, 2, 6, and 7, Code 12 2023, are amended to read as follows: 13 1. Definitions. For the purposes of this section : , 14 a. “Brain injury services waiver” “brain injury services 15 waiver” means the state’s medical assistance home and 16 community-based services waiver for persons with brain injury 17 implemented under chapter 249A . 18 b. “Program administrator” means the division of the 19 department designated to administer the brain injury services 20 program in accordance with subsection 2 . 21 2. Program created. 22 a. A brain injury services program is created and shall be 23 administered by a division of the Iowa department of public 24 health in cooperation with counties and the department of human 25 services . 26 b. The division of the department assigned to administer the 27 advisory council on brain injuries under section 135.22A shall 28 be the program administrator. The division department’s duties 29 shall include but are not limited to serving as the fiscal 30 agent and contract administrator for the program and providing 31 program oversight. 32 c. The division department shall consult with the advisory 33 council on brain injuries, established pursuant to section 34 135.22A , regarding the program and shall report to the council 35 -100- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 100/ 1568
H.F. _____ concerning the program at least quarterly. The council shall 1 make recommendations to the department concerning the program’s 2 operation. 3 6. Cost-share requirements. 4 a. The cost-share component’s financial eligibility 5 requirements shall be established in administrative rule. In 6 establishing the requirements, the department shall consider 7 the eligibility and cost-share requirements used for the hawk-i 8 Hawki program under chapter 514I . 9 b. An individual’s cost-share responsibility for services 10 under the cost-share component shall be determined on a 11 sliding scale based upon the individual’s family income. An 12 individual’s cost-share shall be assessed as a copayment, which 13 shall not exceed thirty percent of the cost payable for the 14 service. 15 c. The service provider shall bill the department for the 16 portion of the cost payable for the service that is not covered 17 by the individual’s copayment responsibility. 18 7. Application process. 19 a. The application materials for services under the 20 cost-share component of the brain injury services program 21 shall use the application form and other materials of the 22 brain injury services waiver. In order to apply for the brain 23 injury services program, the applicant must authorize the 24 department of human services to provide the applicant’s waiver 25 application materials to the brain injury services program. 26 The application materials provided shall include but are not 27 limited to the waiver application and any denial letter, 28 financial assessment, and functional assessment regarding the 29 person. 30 b. If a functional assessment for the waiver has not 31 been completed due to a person’s financial ineligibility for 32 the waiver, the brain injury services program may provide 33 for a functional assessment to determine the person’s needs 34 by reimbursing the department of human services for the 35 -101- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 101/ 1568
H.F. _____ assessment. 1 c. The program administrator department shall file copies 2 of the individual’s application and needs assessment with the 3 program resource facilitator assigned to the individual’s 4 geographic area. 5 d. The department’s program administrator department shall 6 make a final determination as to whether program funding will 7 be authorized under the cost-share component. 8 Sec. 149. Section 135.24, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 9 amended to read as follows: 10 2. The department , in consultation with the department of 11 human services, shall adopt rules to implement the volunteer 12 health care provider program which shall include the following: 13 a. Procedures for registration of health care providers 14 deemed qualified by the board of medicine, the board of 15 physician assistants, the dental board, the board of nursing, 16 the board of chiropractic, the board of psychology, the board 17 of social work, the board of behavioral science, the board 18 of pharmacy, the board of optometry, the board of podiatry, 19 the board of physical and occupational therapy, the board of 20 respiratory care and polysomnography, and the Iowa department 21 of public health , as applicable. 22 b. Procedures for registration of free clinics, field dental 23 clinics, and specialty health care provider offices. 24 c. Criteria for and identification of hospitals, clinics, 25 free clinics, field dental clinics, specialty health care 26 provider offices, or other health care facilities, health 27 care referral programs, or charitable organizations, 28 eligible to participate in the provision of free medical, 29 dental, chiropractic, pharmaceutical, nursing, optometric, 30 psychological, social work, behavioral science, podiatric, 31 physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, or 32 emergency medical care services through the volunteer health 33 care provider program. A free clinic, a field dental clinic, a 34 specialty health care provider office, a health care facility, 35 -102- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 102/ 1568
H.F. _____ a health care referral program, a charitable organization, or 1 a health care provider participating in the program shall not 2 bill or charge a patient for any health care provider service 3 provided under the volunteer health care provider program. 4 d. Identification of the services to be provided under the 5 program. The services provided may include but shall not be 6 limited to obstetrical and gynecological medical services, 7 psychiatric services provided by a physician licensed under 8 chapter 148 , dental services provided under chapter 153 , or 9 other services provided under chapter 147A , 148A , 148B , 148C , 10 149 , 151 , 152 , 152B , 152E , 154 , 154B , 154C , 154D , 154F , or 11 155A . 12 Sec. 150. Section 135.24A, Code 2023, is amended to read as 13 follows: 14 135.24A Free clinics —— volunteer record check. 15 1. For purposes of this section , “free clinic” means a free 16 clinic as defined in section 135.24 that is also a network 17 of free clinics in this state that offers operational and 18 collaborative opportunities to free clinics. 19 2. Persons who are potential volunteers or volunteers in 20 a free clinic in a position having direct individual contact 21 with patients of the free clinic shall be subject to criminal 22 history and child and dependent adult abuse record checks in 23 accordance with this section . The free clinic shall request 24 that the department of public safety perform the criminal 25 history check and the record check evaluation system of the 26 department of health and human services perform child and 27 dependent adult abuse record checks of the person in this state 28 and may request these checks in other states. 29 3. A free clinic subject to this section shall establish 30 an evaluation process to determine whether a crime of founded 31 child or dependent adult abuse warrants prohibition of the 32 person’s participation as a volunteer in the free clinic. 33 The evaluation process shall not be less stringent than 34 the evaluation process performed by the department of human 35 -103- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 103/ 1568
H.F. _____ services record check evaluation system and shall be approved 1 by the department of human services . 2 Sec. 151. Section 135.25, Code 2023, is amended to read as 3 follows: 4 135.25 Emergency medical services fund. 5 An emergency medical services fund is created in the state 6 treasury under the control of the department. The fund 7 includes, but is not limited to, amounts appropriated by the 8 general assembly, amounts transferred pursuant to section 9 602.8108, subsection 4 , and other moneys available from 10 federal or private sources which are to be used for purposes 11 of this section . Funds remaining in the fund at the end of 12 each fiscal year shall not revert to the general fund of the 13 state but shall remain in the emergency medical services fund, 14 notwithstanding section 8.33 . The fund is established to 15 assist counties by matching, on a dollar-for-dollar basis, 16 moneys spent by a county for the acquisition of equipment for 17 the provision of emergency medical services and by providing 18 grants to counties for education and training in the delivery 19 of emergency medical services, as provided in this section and 20 section 422D.6 . A county seeking matching funds under this 21 section shall apply to the emergency medical services division 22 of the department. The department shall adopt rules concerning 23 the application and awarding process for the matching funds and 24 the criteria for the allocation of moneys in the fund if the 25 moneys are insufficient to meet the emergency medical services 26 needs of the counties. Moneys allocated by the department to a 27 county for emergency medical services purposes may be used for 28 equipment or training and education as determined by the board 29 of supervisors pursuant to section 422D.6 . 30 Sec. 152. Section 135.31, Code 2023, is amended to read as 31 follows: 32 135.31 Location of boards —— rulemaking. 33 The offices for the board of medicine, the board of pharmacy, 34 the board of nursing, and the dental board shall be located 35 -104- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 104/ 1568
H.F. _____ within the department of public health . The individual boards 1 shall have policymaking and rulemaking authority. 2 Sec. 153. Section 135.36, Code 2023, is amended to read as 3 follows: 4 135.36 Interference with health department officer —— 5 penalties. 6 Any person resisting or interfering with the department, its 7 employees, or authorized agents, in the discharge of any duty 8 imposed by law shall be guilty of a simple misdemeanor. 9 Sec. 154. Section 135.37, subsections 1, 4, 5, and 6, Code 10 2023, are amended to read as follows: 11 1. A person shall not own, control and lease, act as an 12 agent for, conduct, manage, or operate an establishment to 13 practice the art of tattooing or engage in the practice of 14 tattooing without first applying for and receiving a permit 15 from the Iowa department of public health . 16 4. The Iowa department of public health shall: 17 a. Adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A and establish and 18 collect all fees necessary to administer this section . The 19 provisions of chapter 17A , including licensing provisions, 20 judicial review, and appeal, shall apply to this chapter 21 section . 22 b. Establish minimum safety and sanitation criteria for the 23 operation of tattooing establishments. 24 5. If the Iowa department of public health determines that 25 a provision of this section has been or is being violated, the 26 department may order that a tattooing establishment not be 27 operated until the necessary corrective action has been taken. 28 If the establishment continues to be operated in violation of 29 the order of the department, the department may request that 30 the county attorney or the attorney general make an application 31 in the name of the state to the district court of the county 32 in which the violations have occurred for an order to enjoin 33 the violations. This remedy is in addition to any other legal 34 remedy available to the department. 35 -105- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 105/ 1568
H.F. _____ 6. As necessary to avoid duplication and promote 1 coordination of public health inspection and enforcement 2 activities, the department may enter into agreements with 3 local boards of health to provide for inspection of tattooing 4 establishments and enforcement activities in accordance with 5 the rules and criteria implemented under this section . 6 Sec. 155. Section 135.39, Code 2023, is amended to read as 7 follows: 8 135.39 Federal aid. 9 The state department of public health is hereby authorized 10 to may accept financial aid from the government of the United 11 States for the purpose of assisting in carrying on public 12 health or substance abuse use disorder responsibility in the 13 state of Iowa. 14 Sec. 156. Section 135.39B, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 15 amended to read as follows: 16 3. The prohibition under this section shall not apply to 17 early childhood immunizations for influenza or in times of 18 emergency or epidemic as determined by the director of public 19 health . If an emergency or epidemic is determined to exist 20 by the director of public health under this subsection , the 21 director of public health shall notify the state board of 22 council on health and human services , the governor, and the 23 legislative council, and shall notify the public upon request. 24 Sec. 157. Section 135.39E, Code 2023, is amended to read as 25 follows: 26 135.39E Fluoridation in public water supply —— notice of 27 discontinuance. 28 1. At least ninety days prior to taking any action to 29 permanently discontinue fluoridation in its water supply, an 30 owner or operator of a public water supply system, as defined 31 in section 455B.171 , shall provide notice to the oral and 32 health delivery systems bureau established in section 135.15 33 department and the public water supply system’s customers. 34 2. In order to provide notice to its customers, the owner or 35 -106- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 106/ 1568
H.F. _____ operator of the public water supply system shall place a notice 1 on each customer’s water bill or provide notice in a way that 2 is reasonably calculated so that all customers will receive the 3 notice. 4 3. Section 135.38 does not apply to violations of this 5 section . 6 Sec. 158. Section 135.43, Code 2023, is amended to read as 7 follows: 8 135.43 Iowa child death review team established —— duties. 9 1. An Iowa child death review team is established as part 10 of the office of the state medical examiner in the department . 11 The office of the state medical examiner department shall 12 provide staffing and administrative support to the team. 13 2. The membership of the review team is subject to the 14 provisions of sections 69.16 and 69.16A , relating to political 15 affiliation and gender balance. Review team members who 16 are not designated by another appointing authority shall be 17 appointed by the state medical examiner director . Membership 18 terms shall be for three years. A membership vacancy shall be 19 filled in the same manner as the original appointment. The 20 review team shall elect a chairperson and other officers as 21 deemed necessary by the review team. The review team shall 22 meet upon the call of the state medical examiner director or as 23 determined by the review team. The review team shall include 24 the following: 25 a. The state medical examiner or the state medical 26 examiner’s designee. 27 b. A certified or licensed professional who is knowledgeable 28 concerning sudden infant death syndrome. 29 c. A pediatrician who is knowledgeable concerning deaths of 30 children. 31 d. A family practice physician who is knowledgeable 32 concerning deaths of children. 33 e. One mental health professional who is knowledgeable 34 concerning deaths of children. 35 -107- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 107/ 1568
H.F. _____ f. One social worker who is knowledgeable concerning deaths 1 of children. 2 g. A certified or licensed professional who is knowledgeable 3 concerning domestic violence. 4 h. A professional who is knowledgeable concerning substance 5 abuse use disorder . 6 i. A local law enforcement official. 7 j. A county attorney. 8 k. An emergency room nurse who is knowledgeable concerning 9 the deaths of children. 10 l. A perinatal expert. 11 m. A representative of the health insurance industry. 12 n. One other member who is appointed at large. 13 3. The review team shall perform the following duties: 14 a. Collect, review, and analyze child death certificates and 15 child death data, including patient records or other pertinent 16 confidential information concerning the deaths of children 17 under age eighteen, and other information as the review team 18 deems appropriate for use in preparing an annual report to the 19 governor and the general assembly concerning the causes and 20 manner of child deaths. The report shall include analysis of 21 factual information obtained through review and recommendations 22 regarding prevention of child deaths. 23 b. Recommend to the governor and the general assembly 24 interventions to prevent deaths of children based on an 25 analysis of the cause and manner of such deaths. 26 c. Recommend to the agencies represented on the review team 27 changes which may prevent child deaths. 28 d. Except as authorized by this section , maintain the 29 confidentiality of any patient records or other confidential 30 information reviewed. 31 e. Recommend to the department of human services , 32 appropriate law enforcement agencies, and any other person 33 involved with child protection, interventions that may prevent 34 harm to a child who is related to or is living in the same home 35 -108- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 108/ 1568
H.F. _____ as a child whose case is reviewed by the team. 1 f. If the sharing of information is necessary to assist in 2 or initiate a child death investigation or criminal prosecution 3 and the office or agency receiving the information does not 4 otherwise have access to the information, share information 5 possessed by the review team with the office of the attorney 6 general, a county attorney’s office, or an appropriate 7 law enforcement agency. The office or agency receiving 8 the information shall maintain the confidentiality of the 9 information in accordance with this section . Unauthorized 10 release or disclosure of the information received is subject to 11 penalty as provided in this section . 12 g. In order to assist a division of the department in 13 performing the division’s department’s duties, if the division 14 department does not otherwise have access to the information, 15 share information possessed by the review team. The division 16 receiving recipient of the information shall maintain the 17 confidentiality of the information in accordance with this 18 section . Unauthorized release or disclosure of the information 19 received is subject to penalty as provided in this section . 20 4. The review team department shall develop protocols for a 21 child fatality review committee, to be appointed by the state 22 medical examiner director on an ad hoc basis, to immediately 23 review the child abuse assessments which involve the fatality 24 of a child under age eighteen. The state medical examiner 25 director shall appoint a medical examiner, a pediatrician, and 26 a person involved with law enforcement to the committee. 27 a. The purpose of the review shall be to determine 28 whether the department of human services and others involved 29 with the case of child abuse responded appropriately. The 30 protocols shall provide for the committee to consult with any 31 multidisciplinary team, as defined in section 235A.13 , that 32 is operating in the area in which the fatality occurred. The 33 protocols shall also ensure that a member of the child fatality 34 review committee does not have a conflict of interest regarding 35 -109- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 109/ 1568
H.F. _____ the child fatality under review. 1 b. The committee shall have access to patient records 2 and other pertinent confidential information and, subject to 3 the restrictions in this subsection , may redisseminate the 4 confidential information in the committee’s report. 5 c. Upon completion of the review, the committee shall issue 6 a report which shall include findings concerning the case and 7 recommendations for changes to prevent child fatalities when 8 similar circumstances exist. The report shall include but 9 is not limited to the following information, subject to the 10 restrictions listed in paragraph “d” : 11 (1) The dates, outcomes, and results of any actions taken by 12 the department of human services and others in regard to each 13 report and allegation of child abuse involving the child who 14 died. 15 (2) The results of any review of the case performed by a 16 multidisciplinary team, or by any other public entity that 17 reviewed the case. 18 (3) Confirmation of receipt by the department of human 19 services of any report of child abuse involving the child, 20 including confirmation as to whether or not any assessment 21 involving the child was performed in accordance with section 22 232.71B , the results of any assessment, a description of the 23 most recent assessment and the services offered to the family, 24 the services rendered to the family, and the basis for the 25 department’s decisions concerning the case. 26 d. Prior to issuing the report, the committee shall consult 27 with the county attorney responsible for prosecution of the 28 alleged perpetrator of the child fatality. The committee’s 29 report shall include child abuse information associated with 30 the case and the child, but is subject to the restrictions 31 applicable to the department of human services for release of 32 information concerning a child fatality or near fatality in 33 accordance with section 235A.15, subsection 9 . 34 e. Following the completion of the trial of any alleged 35 -110- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 110/ 1568
H.F. _____ perpetrator of the child fatality and the appeal period 1 for the granting of a new trial, the committee shall issue 2 a supplemental report containing the information that was 3 withheld, in accordance with paragraph “d” , so as not to 4 jeopardize the prosecution or the rights of the alleged 5 perpetrator to a fair trial as described in section 235A.15, 6 subsection 9 , paragraphs “e” and “f” . 7 f. The report and any supplemental report shall be submitted 8 to the governor and general assembly. 9 g. If deemed appropriate by the committee, at any point 10 in the review the committee may recommend to the department 11 of human services , appropriate law enforcement agencies, and 12 any other person involved with child protection, interventions 13 that may prevent harm to a child who is related to or is living 14 in the same home as a child whose case is reviewed by the 15 committee. 16 5. a. The following individuals shall designate a liaison 17 to assist the review team in fulfilling its responsibilities: 18 (1) The director of public health and human services . 19 (2) The director of human services. 20 (3) (2) The commissioner of public safety. 21 (4) (3) The attorney general. 22 (5) (4) The director of transportation. 23 (6) (5) The director of the department of education. 24 b. In addition, the chairperson of the review team 25 department shall designate a liaison from the public at large 26 to assist the review team in fulfilling its responsibilities. 27 6. The review team may establish subcommittees to which the 28 team may delegate some or all of the team’s responsibilities 29 under subsection 3 . 30 7. a. The state medical examiner, the Iowa department 31 of public health, and the department of human services shall 32 adopt rules providing for disclosure of information which is 33 confidential under chapter 22 or any other provision of state 34 law, to the review team for purposes of performing its child 35 -111- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 111/ 1568
H.F. _____ death and child abuse review responsibilities. 1 b. A person in possession or control of medical, 2 investigative, assessment, or other information pertaining to a 3 child death and child abuse review shall allow the inspection 4 and reproduction of the information by the office of the state 5 medical examiner department upon the request of the office 6 department , to be used only in the administration and for 7 the duties of the Iowa child death review team. Except as 8 provided for a report on a child fatality by an ad hoc child 9 fatality review committee under subsection 4 , information and 10 records produced under this section which are confidential 11 under section 22.7 and chapter 235A , and information or records 12 received from the confidential records, remain confidential 13 under this section . A person does not incur legal liability 14 by reason of releasing information to the department or the 15 office of the state medical examiner as required under and in 16 compliance with this section . 17 8. Review team members and their agents are immune from any 18 liability, civil or criminal, which might otherwise be incurred 19 or imposed as a result of any act, omission, proceeding, 20 decision, or determination undertaken or performed, or 21 recommendation made as a review team member or agent provided 22 that the review team members or agents acted in good faith 23 and without malice in carrying out their official duties in 24 their official capacity. The state medical examiner department 25 shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A to administer 26 this subsection . A complainant bears the burden of proof in 27 establishing malice or lack of good faith in an action brought 28 against review team members involving the performance of their 29 duties and powers under this section . 30 9. A person who releases or discloses confidential data, 31 records, or any other type of information in violation of this 32 section is guilty of a serious misdemeanor. 33 Sec. 159. Section 135.61, subsections 5, 7, and 12, Code 34 2023, are amended to read as follows: 35 -112- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 112/ 1568
H.F. _____ 5. “Department” means the Iowa department of public health 1 and human services . 2 7. “Director” means the director of public health and human 3 services , or the director’s designee. 4 12. “Health services” means clinically related diagnostic, 5 curative, or rehabilitative services, and includes alcoholism, 6 drug abuse, substance use disorder and mental health services. 7 Sec. 160. Section 135.63, subsection 4, unnumbered 8 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 9 A copy of the application shall be sent to the department 10 of human services at the time the application is submitted to 11 the Iowa department of public health. The department shall not 12 process applications for and the council shall not consider a 13 new or changed institutional health service for an intermediate 14 care facility for persons with an intellectual disability 15 unless both of the following conditions are met: 16 Sec. 161. Section 135.100, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 17 amended to read as follows: 18 1. “Department” means the Iowa department of public health 19 and human services . 20 Sec. 162. Section 135.101, Code 2023, is amended to read as 21 follows: 22 135.101 Childhood lead poisoning prevention program. 23 There is established a childhood lead poisoning prevention 24 program within the Iowa department of public health . The 25 department shall implement and review programs necessary to 26 eliminate potentially dangerous toxic lead levels in children 27 in Iowa in a year for which funds are appropriated to the 28 department for this purpose. 29 Sec. 163. Section 135.106, subsection 1, unnumbered 30 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 31 The Iowa department of public health shall establish a 32 healthy opportunities for parents to experience success (HOPES) 33 healthy families Iowa (HFI) program to provide services to 34 families and children during the prenatal through preschool 35 -113- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 113/ 1568
H.F. _____ years. The program shall be designed to do all of the 1 following: 2 Sec. 164. Section 135.106, subsection 2, unnumbered 3 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 4 The HOPES-HFI program shall be developed by the Iowa 5 department of public health , and may be implemented, in 6 whole or in part, by contracting with a nonprofit child 7 abuse prevention organization, local nonprofit certified home 8 health program or other local nonprofit organizations, and 9 shall include, but is not limited to, all of the following 10 components: 11 Sec. 165. Section 135.106, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 12 amended to read as follows: 13 3. It is the intent of the general assembly to provide 14 communities with the discretion and authority to redesign 15 existing local programs and services targeted at and assisting 16 families expecting babies and families with children who 17 are newborn through five years of age. The Iowa department 18 of public health, department of human services , department 19 of education, and other state agencies and programs, as 20 appropriate, shall provide technical assistance and support 21 to communities desiring to redesign their local programs and 22 shall facilitate the consolidation of existing state funding 23 appropriated and made available to the community for family 24 support services. Funds which are consolidated in accordance 25 with this subsection shall be used to support the redesigned 26 service delivery system. In redesigning services, communities 27 are encouraged to implement a single uniform family risk 28 assessment mechanism and shall demonstrate the potential for 29 improved outcomes for children and families. Requests by 30 local communities for the redesigning of services shall be 31 submitted to the Iowa department of public health, department 32 of human services, and the department of education, and are 33 subject to the approval of the early childhood Iowa state board 34 in consultation with the departments, based on the practices 35 -114- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 114/ 1568
H.F. _____ utilized with early childhood Iowa areas under chapter 256I . 1 Sec. 166. Section 135.107, Code 2023, is amended to read as 2 follows: 3 135.107 Center for rural Rural health and primary care 4 established —— duties. 5 1. The center for rural health and primary care is 6 established within the department. 7 2. 1. The center for rural health and primary care 8 department shall do all of the following: 9 a. Provide technical planning assistance to rural 10 communities and counties exploring innovative means of 11 delivering rural health services through community health 12 services assessment, planning, and implementation, including 13 but not limited to hospital conversions, cooperative agreements 14 among hospitals, physician and health practitioner support, 15 recruitment and retention of primary health care providers, 16 public health services, emergency medical services, medical 17 assistance facilities, rural health care clinics, and 18 alternative means which may be included in the long-term 19 community health services assessment and developmental plan. 20 The center for rural health and primary care department 21 shall encourage collaborative efforts of the local boards of 22 health, hospital governing boards, and other public and private 23 entities located in rural communities to adopt a long-term 24 community health services assessment and developmental plan 25 pursuant to rules adopted by the department and perform the 26 duties required of the Iowa department of public health in 27 section 135B.33 . 28 b. Provide technical assistance to assist rural communities 29 in improving Medicare reimbursements through the establishment 30 of rural health clinics, defined pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §1395x, 31 and distinct part skilled nursing facility beds. 32 c. Coordinate services to provide research for the following 33 items: 34 (1) Examination of the prevalence of rural occupational 35 -115- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 115/ 1568
H.F. _____ health injuries in the state. 1 (2) Assessment of training and continuing education 2 available through local hospitals and others relating to 3 diagnosis and treatment of diseases associated with rural 4 occupational health hazards. 5 (3) Determination of continuing education support necessary 6 for rural health practitioners to diagnose and treat illnesses 7 caused by exposure to rural occupational health hazards. 8 (4) Determination of the types of actions that can help 9 prevent agricultural accidents. 10 (5) Surveillance and reporting of disabilities suffered 11 by persons engaged in agriculture resulting from diseases 12 or injuries, including identifying the amount and severity 13 of agricultural-related injuries and diseases in the state, 14 identifying causal factors associated with agricultural-related 15 injuries and diseases, and indicating the effectiveness of 16 intervention programs designed to reduce injuries and diseases. 17 d. Cooperate with the center for agricultural safety and 18 health established under section 262.78 , the center for health 19 effects of environmental contamination established under 20 section 263.17 , and the department of agriculture and land 21 stewardship. The agencies shall coordinate programs to the 22 extent practicable. 23 e. Administer grants for farm safety education efforts 24 directed to rural families for the purpose of preventing 25 farm-related injuries to children. 26 3. 2. The center for rural health and primary care 27 department shall establish a primary care provider recruitment 28 and retention endeavor, to be known as PRIMECARRE. The 29 endeavor shall include a health care workforce and community 30 support grant program and a primary care provider loan 31 repayment program. The endeavor shall be developed and 32 implemented in a manner to promote and accommodate local 33 creativity in efforts to recruit and retain health care 34 professionals to provide services in the locality. The 35 -116- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 116/ 1568
H.F. _____ focus of the endeavor shall be to promote and assist local 1 efforts in developing health care provider recruitment and 2 retention programs. The center for rural health and primary 3 care department may enter into an agreement with the college 4 student aid commission for the administration of the center’s 5 department’s grant and loan repayment programs. 6 a. Health care workforce and community support grant program. 7 (1) The center for rural health and primary care department 8 shall adopt rules establishing flexible application processes 9 based upon the department’s strategic plan to be used by the 10 center department to establish a grant assistance program as 11 provided in this paragraph “a” , and establishing the criteria 12 to be used in evaluating the applications. Selection criteria 13 shall include a method for prioritizing grant applications 14 based on illustrated efforts to meet the health care provider 15 needs of the locality and surrounding area. Such assistance 16 may be in the form of a forgivable loan, grant, or other 17 nonfinancial assistance as deemed appropriate by the center 18 department . An application submitted may contain a commitment 19 of matching funds for the grant assistance. Application may 20 be made for assistance by a single community or group of 21 communities or in response to programs recommended in the 22 strategic plan to address health workforce shortages. 23 (2) Grants awarded under the program shall be awarded 24 to rural, underserved areas or special populations as 25 identified by the department’s strategic plan or evidence-based 26 documentation. 27 b. Primary care provider loan repayment program. 28 (1) A primary care provider loan repayment program is 29 established to increase the number of health professionals 30 practicing primary care in federally designated health 31 professional shortage areas of the state. Under the program, 32 loan repayment may be made to a recipient for educational 33 expenses incurred while completing an accredited health 34 education program directly related to obtaining credentials 35 -117- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 117/ 1568
H.F. _____ necessary to practice the recipient’s health profession. 1 (2) The center for rural health and primary care 2 department shall adopt rules relating to the establishment and 3 administration of the primary care provider loan repayment 4 program. Rules adopted pursuant to this paragraph shall 5 provide, at a minimum, for all of the following: 6 (a) Determination of eligibility requirements and 7 qualifications of an applicant to receive loan repayment under 8 the program, including but not limited to years of obligated 9 service, clinical practice requirements, and residency 10 requirements. One year of obligated service shall be provided 11 by the applicant in exchange for each year of loan repayment, 12 unless federal requirements otherwise require. Loan repayment 13 under the program shall not be approved for a health provider 14 whose license or certification is restricted by a medical 15 regulatory authority of any jurisdiction of the United States, 16 other nations, or territories. 17 (b) Identification of federally designated health 18 professional shortage areas of the state and prioritization of 19 such areas according to need. 20 (c) Determination of the amount and duration of the loan 21 repayment an applicant may receive, giving consideration to the 22 availability of funds under the program, and the applicant’s 23 outstanding educational loans and professional credentials. 24 (d) Determination of the conditions of loan repayment 25 applicable to an applicant. 26 (e) Enforcement of the state’s rights under a loan repayment 27 program contract, including the commencement of any court 28 action. 29 (f) Cancellation of a loan repayment program contract for 30 reasonable cause unless federal requirements otherwise require. 31 (g) Participation in federal programs supporting repayment 32 of loans of health care providers and acceptance of gifts, 33 grants, and other aid or amounts from any person, association, 34 foundation, trust, corporation, governmental agency, or other 35 -118- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 118/ 1568
H.F. _____ entity for the purposes of the program. 1 (h) Upon availability of state funds, determination of 2 eligibility criteria and qualifications for participating 3 communities and applicants not located in federally designated 4 shortage areas. 5 (i) Other rules as necessary. 6 4. 3. a. Eligibility under any of the programs established 7 under the primary care provider recruitment and retention 8 endeavor shall be based upon a community health services 9 assessment completed under subsection 2 , paragraph “a” . 10 Participation in a community health services assessment process 11 shall be documented by the community or region. 12 b. Assistance under this subsection shall not be granted 13 until such time as the community or region making application 14 has completed a community health services assessment and 15 adopted a long-term community health services assessment and 16 developmental plan. In addition to any other requirements, an 17 applicant’s plan shall include, to the extent possible, a clear 18 commitment to informing high school students of the health care 19 opportunities which may be available to such students. 20 c. The center for rural health and primary care department 21 shall seek additional assistance and resources from other state 22 departments and agencies, federal agencies and grant programs, 23 private organizations, and any other person, as appropriate. 24 The center department is authorized and directed to accept 25 on behalf of the state any grant or contribution, federal or 26 otherwise, made to assist in meeting the cost of carrying out 27 the purpose of this subsection . All federal grants to and the 28 federal receipts of the center department are appropriated 29 for the purpose set forth in such federal grants or receipts. 30 Funds appropriated by the general assembly to the center 31 department for implementation of this subsection shall first 32 be used for securing any available federal funds requiring a 33 state match, with remaining funds being used for the health 34 care workforce and community support grant program. 35 -119- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 119/ 1568
H.F. _____ d. The center for rural health and primary care department 1 may, to further the purposes of this subsection , provide 2 financial assistance in the form of grants to support 3 the effort of a community which is clearly part of the 4 community’s long-term community health services assessment 5 and developmental plan. Efforts for which such grants may 6 be awarded include but are not limited to the procurement of 7 clinical equipment, clinical facilities, and telecommunications 8 facilities, and the support of locum tenens arrangements and 9 primary care provider mentor programs. 10 Sec. 167. Section 135.108, subsections 1 and 2, Code 2023, 11 are amended to read as follows: 12 1. “Department” means the Iowa department of public health 13 and human services . 14 2. “Director” means the director of public health and human 15 services . 16 Sec. 168. Section 135.109, Code 2023, is amended to read as 17 follows: 18 135.109 Iowa domestic abuse death review team membership. 19 1. An Iowa domestic abuse death review team is established 20 as an independent agency of state government in the department . 21 2. The department shall provide staffing and administrative 22 support to the team. 23 3. The team shall include the following members: 24 a. The state medical examiner or the state medical 25 examiner’s designee. 26 b. A licensed physician, physician assistant, or nurse who 27 is knowledgeable concerning domestic abuse injuries and deaths, 28 including suicides. 29 c. A licensed mental health professional who is 30 knowledgeable concerning domestic abuse. 31 d. A representative or designee of the Iowa coalition 32 against domestic violence. 33 e. A certified or licensed professional who is knowledgeable 34 concerning substance abuse use disorder . 35 -120- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 120/ 1568
H.F. _____ f. A law enforcement official who is knowledgeable 1 concerning domestic abuse. 2 g. A law enforcement investigator experienced in domestic 3 abuse investigation. 4 h. An attorney experienced in prosecuting domestic abuse 5 cases. 6 i. A judicial officer appointed by the chief justice of the 7 supreme court. 8 j. A clerk of the district court appointed by the chief 9 justice of the supreme court. 10 k. An employee or subcontractor of the department of 11 corrections who is a trained batterers’ education program 12 facilitator. 13 l. An attorney licensed in this state who provides criminal 14 defense assistance or child custody representation, and who has 15 experience in dissolution of marriage proceedings. 16 m. Both a female and a male victim of domestic abuse. 17 n. A family member of a decedent whose death resulted from 18 domestic abuse. 19 4. The following individuals shall each designate a liaison 20 to assist the team in fulfilling the team’s duties: 21 a. The attorney general. 22 b. The director of the Iowa department of corrections. 23 c. The director of public health. 24 d. c. The director of health and human services. 25 e. d. The commissioner of public safety. 26 f. The administrator of the bureau of vital records of the 27 Iowa department of public health. 28 g. e. The director of the department of education. 29 h. f. The state court administrator. 30 i. The director of the department of human rights. 31 j. g. The director of the state law enforcement academy. 32 5. a. The director of public health , in consultation with 33 the attorney general, shall appoint review team members who are 34 not designated by another appointing authority. 35 -121- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 121/ 1568
H.F. _____ b. A membership vacancy shall be filled in the same manner 1 as the original appointment. 2 c. The membership of the review team is subject to the 3 provisions of sections 69.16 and 69.16A , relating to political 4 affiliation and gender balance. 5 d. A member of the team may be reappointed to serve 6 additional terms on the team, subject to the provisions of 7 chapter 69 . 8 6. Membership terms shall be three-year staggered terms. 9 7. Members of the team are eligible for reimbursement of 10 actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of 11 their official duties. 12 8. Team members and their agents are immune from any 13 liability, civil or criminal, which might otherwise be incurred 14 or imposed as a result of any act, omission, proceeding, 15 decision, or determination undertaken or performed, or 16 recommendation made as a team member or agent provided that the 17 team members or agents acted reasonably and in good faith and 18 without malice in carrying out their official duties in their 19 official capacity. A complainant bears the burden of proof 20 in establishing malice or unreasonableness or lack of good 21 faith in an action brought against team members involving the 22 performance of their duties and powers. 23 Sec. 169. Section 135.118, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 24 amended to read as follows: 25 1. A child protection center grant program is established 26 in the Iowa department of public health in accordance with 27 this section . The director of public health department shall 28 establish requirements for the grant program and shall award 29 grants. A grant may be used for establishment of a new center 30 or for support of an existing center. 31 Sec. 170. Section 135.118, subsection 2, paragraph d, Code 32 2023, is amended to read as follows: 33 d. As necessary to address serious cases of child abuse such 34 as those involving sexual abuse, serious physical abuse, and 35 -122- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 122/ 1568
H.F. _____ substance abuse use disorder , a grantee must be able to involve 1 or consult with persons from various professional disciplines 2 who have training and expertise in addressing special types 3 of child abuse. These persons may include but are not 4 limited to physicians and other health care professionals, 5 mental health professionals, social workers, child protection 6 workers, attorneys, juvenile court officers, public health 7 workers, child development experts, child educators, and child 8 advocates. 9 Sec. 171. Section 135.118, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 10 amended to read as follows: 11 3. The director shall create a committee to consider grant 12 proposals and to make grant recommendations to the director. 13 The committee membership may include but is not limited to 14 representatives of the following: departments of health and 15 human services , and justice , and public health , Iowa medical 16 society, Iowa hospital association, Iowa nurses association, 17 and an association representing social workers. 18 Sec. 172. Section 135.140, Code 2023, is amended to read as 19 follows: 20 135.140 Definitions. 21 As used in this subchapter , unless the context otherwise 22 requires: 23 1. “Bioterrorism” means the intentional use of any 24 microorganism, virus, infectious substance, or biological 25 product that may be engineered as a result of biotechnology, 26 or any naturally occurring or bioengineered component of any 27 such microorganism, virus, infectious substance, or biological 28 product, to cause death, disease, or other biological 29 malfunction in a human, an animal, a plant, or another living 30 organism. 31 2. “Department” means the Iowa department of public health 32 and human services . 33 3. “Director” means the director of public health and human 34 services or the director’s designee. 35 -123- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 123/ 1568
H.F. _____ 4. “Disaster” means disaster as defined in section 29C.2 . 1 5. “Division” means the division of acute disease prevention 2 and emergency response of the department. 3 6. 5. “Public health disaster” means a state of disaster 4 emergency proclaimed by the governor in consultation with the 5 department pursuant to section 29C.6 for a disaster which 6 specifically involves an imminent threat of an illness or 7 health condition that meets any of the following conditions of 8 paragraphs “a” and “b” : 9 a. Is reasonably believed to be caused by any of the 10 following: 11 (1) Bioterrorism or other act of terrorism. 12 (2) The appearance of a novel or previously controlled or 13 eradicated infectious agent or biological toxin. 14 (3) A chemical attack or accidental release. 15 (4) An intentional or accidental release of radioactive 16 material. 17 (5) A nuclear or radiological attack or accident. 18 (6) A natural occurrence or incident, including but not 19 limited to fire, flood, storm, drought, earthquake, tornado, 20 or windstorm. 21 (7) A man-made occurrence or incident, including but not 22 limited to an attack, spill, or explosion. 23 b. Poses a high probability of any of the following: 24 (1) A large number of deaths in the affected population. 25 (2) A large number of serious or long-term disabilities in 26 the affected population. 27 (3) Widespread exposure to an infectious or toxic agent that 28 poses a significant risk of substantial future harm to a large 29 number of the affected population. 30 (4) Short-term or long-term physical or behavioral health 31 consequences to a large number of the affected population. 32 7. 6. “Public health response team” means a team of 33 professionals, including licensed health care providers, 34 nonmedical professionals skilled and trained in disaster or 35 -124- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 124/ 1568
H.F. _____ emergency response, and public health practitioners, which is 1 sponsored by a hospital or other entity and approved by the 2 department to provide disaster assistance in the event of a 3 disaster or threatened disaster. 4 Sec. 173. Section 135.141, Code 2023, is amended to read as 5 follows: 6 135.141 Division of Department duties related to acute 7 disease prevention and emergency response —— establishment —— 8 duties of department . 9 1. A division of acute disease prevention and emergency 10 response is established within the department. The division 11 department shall coordinate the administration of this 12 subchapter with other administrative divisions of the 13 department and with federal, state, and local agencies and 14 officials. 15 2. The department shall do all of the following: 16 a. Coordinate with the department of homeland security and 17 emergency management the administration of emergency planning 18 matters which involve the public health, including development, 19 administration, and execution of the public health components 20 of the comprehensive emergency plan and emergency management 21 program pursuant to section 29C.8 . 22 b. Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies and 23 officials, and private agencies, organizations, companies, and 24 persons, the administration of emergency planning, response, 25 and recovery matters that involve the public health. 26 c. If a public health disaster exists, or if there is 27 reasonable cause to believe that a public health disaster is 28 imminent, conduct a risk assessment of any present or potential 29 danger to the public health from chemical, radiological, or 30 other potentially dangerous agents. 31 d. For the purpose of paragraph “c” , an employee or agent 32 of the department may enter into and examine any premises 33 containing potentially dangerous agents with the consent of the 34 owner or person in charge of the premises or, if the owner or 35 -125- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 125/ 1568
H.F. _____ person in charge of the premises refuses admittance, with an 1 administrative search warrant obtained under section 808.14 . 2 Based on findings of the risk assessment and examination of the 3 premises, the director may order reasonable safeguards or take 4 any other action reasonably necessary to protect the public 5 health pursuant to rules adopted to administer this subsection . 6 e. Coordinate the location, procurement, storage, 7 transportation, maintenance, and distribution of medical 8 supplies, drugs, antidotes, and vaccines to prepare for or in 9 response to a public health disaster, including receiving, 10 distributing, and administering items from the strategic 11 national stockpile program of the centers for disease control 12 and prevention of the United States department of health and 13 human services. 14 f. Conduct or coordinate public information activities 15 regarding emergency and disaster planning, response, and 16 recovery matters that involve the public health. 17 g. Apply for and accept grants, gifts, or other funds to be 18 used for programs authorized by this subchapter . 19 h. Establish and coordinate other programs or activities 20 as necessary for the prevention, detection, management, and 21 containment of public health disasters, and for the recovery 22 from such disasters. 23 i. Adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A for the 24 administration of this subchapter including rules adopted in 25 cooperation with the Iowa pharmacy association and the Iowa 26 hospital association for the development of a surveillance 27 system to monitor supplies of drugs, antidotes, and vaccines to 28 assist in detecting a potential public health disaster. Prior 29 to adoption, the rules shall be approved by the state board of 30 health council on health and human services and the director of 31 the department of homeland security and emergency management. 32 Sec. 174. Section 135.166, subsection 1, paragraph a, Code 33 2023, is amended to read as follows: 34 a. The department of public health shall enter into a 35 -126- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 126/ 1568
H.F. _____ memorandum of understanding with the contractor selected 1 through a request for proposals process to act as the 2 department’s intermediary in collecting, maintaining, and 3 disseminating hospital inpatient, outpatient, and ambulatory 4 data, as initially authorized in 1996 Iowa Acts, ch. 1212, §5 , 5 subsection 1, paragraph “a” , subparagraph (4), and 641 IAC 6 177.3. 7 Sec. 175. Section 135.173A, Code 2023, is amended to read 8 as follows: 9 135.173A Child care advisory committee. 10 1. The early childhood stakeholders alliance shall 11 establish a state child care advisory committee as part of the 12 stakeholders alliance. The advisory committee shall advise 13 and make recommendations to the governor, general assembly, 14 department of human services , and other state agencies 15 concerning child care. 16 2. The membership of the advisory committee shall consist of 17 a broad spectrum of parents and other persons from across the 18 state with an interest in or involvement with child care. 19 3. Except as otherwise provided, the voting members of 20 the advisory committee shall be appointed by the stakeholders 21 alliance from a list of names submitted by a nominating 22 committee to consist of one member of the advisory committee, 23 one member of the department of human services’ department’s 24 child care staff, three consumers of child care, and one member 25 of a professional child care organization. Two names shall be 26 submitted for each appointment. The voting members shall be 27 appointed for terms of three years. 28 4. The voting membership of the advisory committee shall be 29 appointed in a manner so as to provide equitable representation 30 of persons with an interest in child care and shall include all 31 of the following: 32 a. Two parents of children served by a registered child 33 development home. 34 b. Two parents of children served by a licensed center. 35 -127- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 127/ 1568
H.F. _____ c. Two not-for-profit child care providers. 1 d. Two for-profit child care providers. 2 e. One child care home provider. 3 f. Three child development home providers. 4 g. One child care resource and referral service grantee. 5 h. One nongovernmental child advocacy group representative. 6 i. One designee of the department of human services . 7 j. One designee of the Iowa department of public health. 8 k. j. One designee of the department of education. 9 l. k. One head start program provider. 10 m. l. One person who is a business owner or executive 11 officer from nominees submitted by the Iowa chamber of commerce 12 executives. 13 n. One designee of the early childhood Iowa office of the 14 department of management. 15 o. m. One person who is a member of the Iowa afterschool 16 alliance. 17 p. n. One person who is part of a local program 18 implementing the statewide preschool program for four-year-old 19 children under chapter 256C . 20 q. o. One person who represents the early childhood 21 stakeholders alliance. 22 5. In addition to the voting members of the advisory 23 committee, the membership shall include four legislators as 24 ex officio, nonvoting members. The four legislators shall 25 be appointed one each by the majority leader of the senate, 26 the minority leader of the senate, the speaker of the house 27 of representatives, and the minority leader of the house of 28 representatives for terms as provided in section 69.16B . 29 6. In fulfilling the advisory committee’s role, the 30 committee shall do all of the following: 31 a. Consult with the department of human services and make 32 recommendations concerning policy issues relating to child 33 care. 34 b. Advise the department of human services concerning 35 -128- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 128/ 1568
H.F. _____ services relating to child care, including but not limited to 1 any of the following: 2 (1) Resource and referral services. 3 (2) Provider training. 4 (3) Quality improvement. 5 (4) Public-private partnerships. 6 (5) Standards review and development. 7 (6) The federal child care and development block grant, 8 state funding, grants, and other funding sources for child 9 care. 10 c. Assist the department of human services in developing an 11 implementation plan to provide seamless service to recipients 12 of public assistance, which includes child care services. 13 For the purposes of this subsection , “seamless service” 14 means coordination, where possible, of the federal and state 15 requirements which apply to child care. 16 d. Advise and provide technical services to the director of 17 the department of education or the director’s designee relating 18 to prekindergarten, kindergarten, and before and after school 19 programming and facilities. 20 e. Make recommendations concerning child care expansion 21 programs that meet the needs of children attending a core 22 education program by providing child care before and after the 23 core program hours and during times when the core program does 24 not operate. 25 f. Make recommendations for improving collaborations 26 between the child care programs involving the department of 27 human services and programs supporting the education and 28 development of young children including but not limited to the 29 federal head start program; the statewide preschool program for 30 four-year-old children; and the early childhood, at-risk, and 31 other early education programs administered by the department 32 of education. 33 g. Make recommendations for eliminating duplication and 34 otherwise improving the eligibility determination processes 35 -129- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 129/ 1568
H.F. _____ used for the state child care assistance program and other 1 programs supporting low-income families, including but not 2 limited to the federal head start, early head start, and even 3 start programs; the early childhood, at-risk, and preschool 4 programs administered by the department of education; the 5 family and self-sufficiency grant program; and the family 6 investment program. 7 h. Make recommendations as to the most effective and 8 efficient means of managing the state and federal funding 9 available for the state child care assistance program. 10 i. Review program data from the department of human services 11 and other departments concerning child care as deemed to be 12 necessary by the advisory committee, although a department 13 shall not provide personally identifiable data or information. 14 j. Advise and assist the early childhood stakeholders 15 alliance in developing the strategic plan required pursuant to 16 section 256I.4, subsection 4 . 17 7. The department of human services shall provide 18 information to the advisory committee semiannually on all of 19 the following: 20 a. Federal, state, local, and private revenues and 21 expenditures for child care including but not limited to 22 updates on the current and future status of the revenues and 23 expenditures. 24 b. Financial information and data relating to regulation of 25 child care by the department of human services and the usage of 26 the state child care assistance program. 27 c. Utilization and availability data relating to child care 28 regulation, quantity, and quality from consumer and provider 29 perspectives. 30 d. Statistical and demographic data regarding child care 31 providers and the families utilizing child care. 32 e. Statistical data regarding the processing time for 33 issuing notices of decision to state child care assistance 34 applicants and for issuing payments to child care providers. 35 -130- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 130/ 1568
H.F. _____ 8. The advisory committee shall coordinate with the early 1 childhood stakeholders alliance its reporting annually in 2 December to the governor and general assembly concerning the 3 status of child care in the state, providing findings, and 4 making recommendations. The annual report may be personally 5 presented to the general assembly’s standing committees on 6 health and human resources services by a representative of the 7 advisory committee. 8 Sec. 176. Section 135.175, subsection 6, paragraphs b and c, 9 Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 10 b. State programs that may receive funding from the fund 11 and the accounts in the fund, if specifically designated for 12 the purpose of drawing down federal funding, are the primary 13 care recruitment and retention endeavor (PRIMECARRE), the Iowa 14 affiliate of the national rural recruitment and retention 15 network, the oral and health delivery systems bureau dental 16 program of the department, the primary care office and 17 shortage designation program, and the state office of rural 18 health , administered through the oral and health delivery 19 systems bureau of the department of public health ; any entity 20 identified by the federal government entity through which 21 federal funding for a specified health care workforce shortage 22 initiative is received; and a program developed in accordance 23 with the strategic plan developed by the department of public 24 health in accordance with section 135.163 . 25 c. Any federal funding received for the purposes of 26 addressing state health care workforce shortages shall be 27 deposited in the health care workforce shortage national 28 initiatives account, unless otherwise specified by the source 29 of the funds, and shall be used as required by the source of 30 the funds. If use of the federal funding is not designated, 31 the funds shall be used in accordance with the strategic plan 32 developed by the department of public health in accordance with 33 section 135.163 , or to address workforce shortages as otherwise 34 designated by the department of public health . Other sources 35 -131- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 131/ 1568
H.F. _____ of funding shall be deposited in the fund or account and used 1 as specified by the source of the funding. 2 Sec. 177. Section 135.185, subsection 6, Code 2023, is 3 amended to read as follows: 4 6. The department of public health , the board of medicine, 5 the board of nursing, and the board of pharmacy shall adopt 6 rules pursuant to chapter 17A to implement and administer this 7 section , including but not limited to standards and procedures 8 for the prescription, distribution, storage, replacement, and 9 administration of epinephrine auto-injectors, and for training 10 and authorization to be required for personnel authorized to 11 administer epinephrine. 12 Sec. 178. Section 135.190, subsection 1, paragraph d, Code 13 2023, is amended to read as follows: 14 d. “Person in a position to assist” means a family member, 15 friend, caregiver, health care provider, employee of a 16 substance abuse use disorder treatment facility, school 17 employee, or other person who may be in a place to render aid to 18 a person at risk of experiencing an opioid-related overdose. 19 Sec. 179. Section 135.190A, subsection 6, Code 2023, is 20 amended to read as follows: 21 6. The department shall submit a report to the 22 co-chairpersons and ranking members of the joint appropriations 23 subcommittee on the justice system and to the legislative 24 services agency general assembly on or before December 31 25 of each year which shall contain a list of deposits and 26 expenditures from the fund for the prior fiscal year and the 27 amount of carryover funds, if any, to be distributed in the 28 next fiscal year. 29 Sec. 180. Section 135A.2, subsections 2 and 4, Code 2023, 30 are amended to read as follows: 31 2. “Department” means the department of public health and 32 human services . 33 4. “Governmental public health system” means local boards 34 of health, the state board of council on health and human 35 -132- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 132/ 1568
H.F. _____ services , designated local public health agencies, the state 1 hygienic laboratory, and the department. 2 Sec. 181. Section 135A.8, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 3 amended to read as follows: 4 4. A local board of health seeking matching funds or grants 5 under this section shall apply to the department. The state 6 board of council on health and human services shall adopt rules 7 concerning the application and award process for the allocation 8 of moneys in the fund and shall establish the criteria for the 9 allocation of moneys in the fund if the moneys are insufficient 10 to meet the needs of local boards of health. 11 Sec. 182. Section 135A.9, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 12 2023, is amended to read as follows: 13 The state board of council on health and human services shall 14 adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A to implement this chapter 15 which shall include but are not limited to the following: 16 Sec. 183. Section 135B.7, subsection 1, paragraph a, Code 17 2023, is amended to read as follows: 18 a. The department, with the approval of the state board of 19 council on health and human services , shall adopt rules setting 20 out the standards for the different types of hospitals to be 21 licensed under this chapter . The department shall enforce the 22 rules. 23 Sec. 184. Section 135B.9, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 24 amended to read as follows: 25 2. In the state resource centers and state mental health 26 institutes operated by the department of health and human 27 services, the designated protection and advocacy agency as 28 provided in section 135C.2, subsection 4 , shall have the 29 authority to investigate all complaints of abuse and neglect 30 of persons with developmental disabilities or mental illnesses 31 if the complaints are reported to the protection and advocacy 32 agency or if there is probable cause to believe that the abuse 33 has occurred. Such authority shall include the examination of 34 all records pertaining to the care provided to the residents 35 -133- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 133/ 1568
H.F. _____ and contact or interview with any resident, employee, or any 1 other person who might have knowledge about the operation of 2 the institution. 3 Sec. 185. Section 135B.33, subsection 1, unnumbered 4 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 5 Subject to availability of funds, the Iowa department of 6 public health and human services shall provide technical 7 planning assistance to local boards of health and hospital 8 governing boards to ensure access to hospital services in 9 rural areas. The department shall encourage the local boards 10 of health and hospital governing boards to adopt a long-term 11 community health services and developmental plan including the 12 following: 13 Sec. 186. Section 135B.34, Code 2023, is amended to read as 14 follows: 15 135B.34 Hospital employees —— criminal history and abuse 16 record checks —— penalty. 17 1. a. Prior to employment of a person in a hospital, the 18 hospital shall do one of the following: 19 (1) Request that the department of public safety perform a 20 criminal history check and the record check evaluation system 21 of the department of health and human services perform child 22 and dependent adult abuse record checks of the person in this 23 state. 24 (2) Access the single contact repository to perform the 25 required record checks. 26 b. (1) If a hospital accesses the single contact repository 27 to perform the required record checks pursuant to paragraph 28 “a” , the hospital may utilize a third-party vendor to perform a 29 comprehensive preliminary background check and provisionally 30 employ a person being considered for employment pending 31 completion of the required record checks through the single 32 contact repository and the evaluation by the department of 33 human services record check evaluation system , as applicable, 34 subject to all of the following: 35 -134- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 134/ 1568
H.F. _____ (a) If the comprehensive preliminary background check 1 determines that the person being considered for employment has 2 been convicted of a crime, but the crime does not constitute a 3 felony as defined in section 701.7 and is not a crime specified 4 pursuant to chapter 708 , 708A , 709 , 709A , 710 , 710A , 711 , or 5 712 , or pursuant to section 726.3 , 726.27 , or 726.28 . 6 (b) If the comprehensive preliminary background check 7 determines the person being considered for employment does not 8 have a record of founded child abuse or dependent adult abuse 9 or if an exception pursuant to subsection 4 is applicable to 10 the person. 11 (c) If the hospital has requested an evaluation in 12 accordance with subsection 2 , paragraph “a” , to determine 13 whether the crime warrants prohibition of the person’s 14 employment in the hospital. 15 (2) The provisional employment under this paragraph “b” 16 may continue until such time as the required record checks 17 through the single contact repository and the evaluation by the 18 department of human services record check evaluation system , 19 as applicable, are completed. 20 c. A hospital shall inform all persons prior to employment 21 regarding the performance of the record checks and shall 22 obtain, from the persons, a signed acknowledgment of the 23 receipt of the information. A hospital shall include the 24 following inquiry in an application for employment: 25 Do you have a record of founded child or dependent adult abuse 26 or have you ever been convicted of a crime, in this state or any 27 other state? 28 2. a. If it is determined that a person being considered 29 for employment in a hospital has committed a crime, the 30 department of public safety shall notify the hospital that upon 31 the request of the hospital the department of human services 32 record check evaluation system will perform an evaluation 33 to determine whether the crime warrants prohibition of the 34 person’s employment in the hospital. 35 -135- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 135/ 1568
H.F. _____ b. (1) If a person being considered for employment, other 1 than employment involving the operation of a motor vehicle, has 2 been convicted of a crime listed in subparagraph (2) but does 3 not have a record of founded child or dependent adult abuse 4 and the hospital has requested an evaluation in accordance 5 with paragraph “a” to determine whether the crime warrants 6 prohibition of the person’s employment, the hospital may employ 7 the person for not more than sixty calendar days pending 8 completion of the evaluation. 9 (2) Subparagraph (1) applies to a crime that is a simple 10 misdemeanor offense under section 123.47 , and to a crime 11 that is a first offense of operating a motor vehicle while 12 intoxicated under section 321J.2, subsection 1 . 13 c. If a department of human services record check evaluation 14 system child or dependent adult abuse record check shows that 15 the person has a record of founded child or dependent adult 16 abuse, the department of human services record check evaluation 17 system shall notify the hospital that upon the request of 18 the hospital the department of human services record check 19 evaluation system will perform an evaluation to determine 20 whether the founded child or dependent adult abuse warrants 21 prohibition of the person’s employment in the hospital. 22 d. An evaluation performed under this subsection shall 23 be performed in accordance with procedures adopted for this 24 purpose by the department of health and human services. 25 e. (1) If a person owns or operates more than one hospital, 26 and an employee of one of such hospitals is transferred to 27 another such hospital without a lapse in employment, the 28 hospital is not required to request additional criminal and 29 child and dependent adult abuse record checks of that employee. 30 (2) If the ownership of a hospital is transferred, at the 31 time of transfer the record checks required by this section 32 shall be performed for each employee for whom there is no 33 documentation that such record checks have been performed. 34 The hospital may continue to employ such employee pending the 35 -136- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 136/ 1568
H.F. _____ performance of the record checks and any related evaluation. 1 3. In an evaluation, the department of human services 2 record check evaluation system shall consider the nature and 3 seriousness of the crime or founded child or dependent adult 4 abuse in relation to the position sought or held, the time 5 elapsed since the commission of the crime or founded child 6 or dependent adult abuse, the circumstances under which the 7 crime or founded child or dependent adult abuse was committed, 8 the degree of rehabilitation, the likelihood that the person 9 will commit the crime or founded child or dependent adult 10 abuse again, and the number of crimes or founded child or 11 dependent adult abuses committed by the person involved. If 12 the department of human services record check evaluation system 13 performs an evaluation for the purposes of this section , the 14 department of human services record check evaluation system 15 has final authority in determining whether prohibition of the 16 person’s employment is warranted. 17 4. a. Except as provided in subsection 1 , paragraph “b” , 18 subsection 2 , and paragraph “b” of this subsection , a person 19 who has committed a crime or has a record of founded child 20 or dependent adult abuse shall not be employed in a hospital 21 licensed under this chapter unless an evaluation has been 22 performed by the department of human services record check 23 evaluation system . 24 b. A person with a criminal or abuse record who is or was 25 employed by a hospital licensed under this chapter and is hired 26 by another hospital shall be subject to the criminal history 27 and abuse record checks required pursuant to subsection 1 . 28 However, if an evaluation was previously performed by the 29 department of human services record check evaluation system 30 concerning the person’s criminal or abuse record and it was 31 determined that the record did not warrant prohibition of 32 the person’s employment and the latest record checks do not 33 indicate a crime was committed or founded abuse record was 34 entered subsequent to that evaluation, the person may commence 35 -137- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 137/ 1568
H.F. _____ employment with the other hospital in accordance with the 1 department of human services’ record check evaluation system’s 2 evaluation and an exemption from the requirements in paragraph 3 “a” for reevaluation of the latest record checks is authorized. 4 Otherwise, the requirements of paragraph “a” remain applicable 5 to the person’s employment. Authorization of an exemption 6 under this paragraph “b” from requirements for reevaluation of 7 the latest record checks by the department of human services 8 record check evaluation system is subject to all of the 9 following provisions: 10 (1) The position with the subsequent employer is 11 substantially the same or has the same job responsibilities as 12 the position for which the previous evaluation was performed. 13 (2) Any restrictions placed on the person’s employment in 14 the previous evaluation by the department of human services 15 record check evaluation system shall remain applicable in the 16 person’s subsequent employment. 17 (3) The person subject to the record checks has maintained a 18 copy of the previous evaluation and provides the evaluation to 19 the subsequent employer or the previous employer provides the 20 previous evaluation from the person’s personnel file pursuant 21 to the person’s authorization. If a physical copy of the 22 previous evaluation is not provided to the subsequent employer, 23 the record checks shall be reevaluated. 24 (4) Although an exemption under this lettered paragraph “b” 25 may be authorized, the subsequent employer may instead request 26 a reevaluation of the record checks and may employ the person 27 while the reevaluation is being performed. 28 5. a. If a person employed by a hospital that is subject 29 to this section is convicted of a crime or has a record of 30 founded child or dependent adult abuse entered in the abuse 31 registry after the person’s employment application date, the 32 person shall inform the hospital of such information within 33 forty-eight hours of the criminal conviction or entry of the 34 record of founded child or dependent adult abuse. The hospital 35 -138- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 138/ 1568
H.F. _____ shall act to verify the information within seven calendar 1 days of notification. If the information is verified, the 2 requirements of subsections 2, 3, and 4 regarding employability 3 and evaluations shall be applied by the hospital to determine 4 whether or not the person’s employment is continued. The 5 hospital may continue to employ the person pending the 6 performance of an evaluation by the department of human 7 services record check evaluation system to determine whether 8 prohibition of the person’s employment is warranted. A person 9 who is required by this subsection to inform the person’s 10 employer of a conviction or entry of an abuse record and 11 fails to do so within the required period commits a serious 12 misdemeanor. 13 b. If a hospital receives credible information, as 14 determined by the hospital, that a person employed by the 15 hospital has been convicted of a crime or a record of founded 16 child or dependent adult abuse has been entered in the 17 abuse registry after employment from a person other than the 18 employee and the employee has not informed the hospital of such 19 information within the period required under paragraph “a” , the 20 hospital shall act to verify the credible information within 21 seven calendar days of receipt of the credible information. If 22 the information is verified, the requirements of subsections 23 2, 3, and 4 regarding employability and evaluations shall 24 be applied by the hospital to determine whether or not the 25 person’s employment is continued. 26 c. The hospital may notify the county attorney for the 27 county where the hospital is located of any violation or 28 failure by an employee to notify the hospital of a criminal 29 conviction or entry of an abuse record within the period 30 required under paragraph “a” . 31 6. A hospital licensed in this state may access the single 32 contact repository established by the department pursuant to 33 section 135C.33 as necessary for the hospital to perform record 34 checks of persons employed or being considered for employment 35 -139- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 139/ 1568
H.F. _____ by the hospital. 1 7. For the purposes of this section , “comprehensive 2 preliminary background check” means and “record check evaluation 3 system” mean the same as defined in section 135C.1 . 4 Sec. 187. Section 135C.1, subsection 20, Code 2023, is 5 amended to read as follows: 6 20. “Residential care facility” means any institution, 7 place, building, or agency providing for a period exceeding 8 twenty-four consecutive hours accommodation, board, personal 9 assistance and other essential daily living activities to 10 three or more individuals, not related to the administrator or 11 owner thereof within the third degree of consanguinity, who by 12 reason of illness, disease, or physical or mental infirmity 13 are unable to sufficiently or properly care for themselves but 14 who do not require the services of a registered or licensed 15 practical nurse except on an emergency basis or who by reason 16 of illness, disease, or physical or mental infirmity are unable 17 to sufficiently or properly care for themselves but who do not 18 require the services of a registered or licensed practical 19 nurse except on an emergency basis if home and community-based 20 services, other than nursing care, as defined by this chapter 21 and departmental rule, are provided. For the purposes of 22 this definition, the home and community-based services to be 23 provided are limited to the type included under the medical 24 assistance program provided pursuant to chapter 249A , are 25 subject to cost limitations established by the department 26 of health and human services under the medical assistance 27 program, and except as otherwise provided by the department of 28 inspections and appeals with the concurrence of the department 29 of health and human services, are limited in capacity to the 30 number of licensed residential care facilities and the number 31 of licensed residential care facility beds in the state as of 32 December 1, 2003. 33 Sec. 188. Section 135C.1, Code 2023, is amended by adding 34 the following new subsection: 35 -140- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 140/ 1568
H.F. _____ NEW SUBSECTION . 18A. “Record check evaluation system” means 1 the record check evaluation system of the department of health 2 and human services used to perform child and dependent adult 3 abuse record checks and to evaluate criminal history and abuse 4 records. 5 Sec. 189. Section 135C.4, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 6 amended to read as follows: 7 3. For the purposes of this section , the home and 8 community-based services to be provided shall be limited 9 to the type included under the medical assistance program 10 provided pursuant to chapter 249A , shall be subject to cost 11 limitations established by the department of health and human 12 services under the medical assistance program, and except 13 as otherwise provided by the department of inspections and 14 appeals with the concurrence of the department of health and 15 human services, shall be limited in capacity to the number of 16 licensed residential care facilities and the number of licensed 17 residential care facility beds in the state as of December 1, 18 2003. 19 Sec. 190. Section 135C.6, subsections 8 and 9, Code 2023, 20 are amended to read as follows: 21 8. The following residential programs to which the 22 department of health and human services applies accreditation, 23 certification, or standards of review shall not be required to 24 be licensed as a health care facility under this chapter : 25 a. Residential programs providing care to not more than four 26 individuals and receiving moneys appropriated to the department 27 of health and human services under provisions of a federally 28 approved home and community-based services waiver for persons 29 with an intellectual disability or other medical assistance 30 program under chapter 249A . In approving a residential 31 program under this paragraph, the department of health and 32 human services shall consider the geographic location of the 33 program so as to avoid an overconcentration of such programs 34 in an area. In order to be approved under this paragraph, 35 -141- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 141/ 1568
H.F. _____ a residential program shall not be required to involve the 1 conversion of a licensed residential care facility for persons 2 with an intellectual disability. 3 b. Not more than forty residential care facilities for 4 persons with an intellectual disability that are licensed to 5 serve not more than five individuals may be authorized by the 6 department of health and human services to convert to operation 7 as a residential program under the provisions of a medical 8 assistance home and community-based services waiver for persons 9 with an intellectual disability. A converted residential 10 program operating under this paragraph is subject to the 11 conditions stated in paragraph “a” except that the program shall 12 not serve more than five individuals. 13 c. A residential program approved by the department of 14 health and human services pursuant to this paragraph “c” to 15 receive moneys appropriated to the department of health and 16 human services under provisions of a federally approved home 17 and community-based services habilitation or waiver program may 18 provide care to not more than five individuals. The department 19 shall approve a residential program under this paragraph that 20 complies with all of the following conditions: 21 (1) Approval of the program will not result in an 22 overconcentration of such programs in an area. 23 (2) The county in which the residential program is located 24 submits to the department of health and human services a letter 25 of support for approval of the program. 26 (3) The county in which the residential program is located 27 provides to the department of health and human services 28 verification in writing that the program is needed to address 29 one or more of the following: 30 (a) The quantity of services currently available in the 31 county is insufficient to meet the need. 32 (b) The quantity of affordable rental housing in the county 33 is insufficient. 34 (c) Implementation of the program will cause a reduction in 35 -142- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 142/ 1568
H.F. _____ the size or quantity of larger congregate programs. 1 9. Contingent upon the department of health and human 2 services receiving federal approval, a residential program 3 which serves not more than eight individuals and is licensed as 4 an intermediate care facility for persons with an intellectual 5 disability may surrender the facility license and continue 6 to operate under a federally approved medical assistance 7 home and community-based services waiver for persons with an 8 intellectual disability, if the department of health and human 9 services has approved a plan submitted by the residential 10 program. 11 Sec. 191. Section 135C.14, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 12 2023, is amended to read as follows: 13 The department shall, in accordance with chapter 17A and 14 with the approval of the state board of council on health 15 and human services , adopt and enforce rules setting minimum 16 standards for health care facilities. In so doing, the 17 department, with the approval of the state board of council 18 on health and human services , may adopt by reference, with 19 or without amendment, nationally recognized standards and 20 rules, which shall be specified by title and edition, date 21 of publication, or similar information. The rules and 22 standards required by this section shall be formulated in 23 consultation with the director of health and human services or 24 the director’s designee, with the state fire marshal, and with 25 affected industry, professional, and consumer groups, and shall 26 be designed to further the accomplishment of the purposes of 27 this chapter and shall relate to: 28 Sec. 192. Section 135C.16, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 29 amended to read as follows: 30 3. An authorized representative of the department may 31 enter any licensed health care facility without a warrant, 32 and may examine all records pertaining to the care provided 33 residents of the facility. An authorized representative of the 34 department may contact or interview any resident, employee, or 35 -143- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 143/ 1568
H.F. _____ any other person who might have knowledge about the operation 1 of a health care facility. An authorized representative of the 2 department of health and human services shall have the same 3 right with respect to any facility where one or more residents 4 are cared for entirely or partially at public expense, and an 5 authorized representative of the designated protection and 6 advocacy agency shall have the same right with respect to 7 any facility where one or more residents have developmental 8 disabilities or mental illnesses, and the state fire marshal 9 or a deputy appointed pursuant to section 135C.9, subsection 10 1 , paragraph “b” , shall have the same right of entry into any 11 facility and the right to inspect any records pertinent to 12 fire safety practices and conditions within that facility, and 13 an authorized representative of the office of long-term care 14 ombudsman shall have the same right with respect to any nursing 15 facility or residential care facility. If any such authorized 16 representative has probable cause to believe that any 17 institution, building, or agency not licensed as a health care 18 facility is in fact a health care facility as defined by this 19 chapter , and upon producing identification that the individual 20 is an authorized representative is denied entry thereto to 21 the facility for the purpose of making an inspection, the 22 authorized representative may, with the assistance of the 23 county attorney of the county in which the purported health 24 care facility is located, apply to the district court for an 25 order requiring the owner or occupant to permit entry and 26 inspection of the premises to determine whether there have been 27 any violations of this chapter . 28 Sec. 193. Section 135C.17, Code 2023, is amended to read as 29 follows: 30 135C.17 Duties of other departments. 31 It shall be the duty of the department of health and 32 human services, state fire marshal, office of long-term care 33 ombudsman, and the officers and agents of other state and local 34 governmental units, and the designated protection and advocacy 35 -144- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 144/ 1568
H.F. _____ agency to assist the department in carrying out the provisions 1 of this chapter , insofar as the functions of these respective 2 offices and departments are concerned with the health, welfare, 3 and safety of any resident of any health care facility. It 4 shall be the duty of the department to cooperate with the 5 protection and advocacy agency and the office of long-term 6 care ombudsman by responding to all reasonable requests for 7 assistance and information as required by federal law and this 8 chapter . 9 Sec. 194. Section 135C.19, subsection 2, paragraph b, Code 10 2023, is amended to read as follows: 11 b. A copy of each citation required to be posted by this 12 subsection shall be sent by the department to the department 13 of health and human services, to the designated protection 14 and advocacy agency if the facility has one or more residents 15 with developmental disabilities or mental illness, and to the 16 office of long-term care ombudsman if the facility is a nursing 17 facility or residential care facility. 18 Sec. 195. Section 135C.19, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 19 amended to read as follows: 20 3. If the facility cited subsequently advises the 21 department of health and human services that the violation 22 has been corrected to the satisfaction of the department of 23 inspections and appeals, the department of health and human 24 services shall maintain this advisory in the same file with 25 the copy of the citation. The department of health and human 26 services shall not disseminate to the public any information 27 regarding citations issued by the department of inspections and 28 appeals, but shall forward or refer inquiries to the department 29 of inspections and appeals. 30 Sec. 196. Section 135C.20A, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 31 amended to read as follows: 32 2. The report card form shall be developed by the department 33 in cooperation with representatives of the department on 34 aging of health and human services , the state long-term care 35 -145- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 145/ 1568
H.F. _____ ombudsman, representatives of certified volunteer long-term 1 care ombudsmen, representatives of protection and advocacy 2 entities, consumers, and other interested persons. 3 Sec. 197. Section 135C.22, Code 2023, is amended to read as 4 follows: 5 135C.22 Applicable to governmental units. 6 The provisions of this chapter shall be applicable to 7 institutions operated by or under the control of the department 8 of health and human services, the state board of regents, or 9 any other governmental unit. 10 Sec. 198. Section 135C.31A, Code 2023, is amended to read 11 as follows: 12 135C.31A Assessment of residents —— program eligibility —— 13 prescription drug coverage. 14 1. A health care facility shall assist the Iowa department 15 of veterans affairs in identifying, upon admission of a 16 resident, the resident’s eligibility for benefits through the 17 United States department of veterans affairs. The department 18 of inspections and appeals, in cooperation with the department 19 of health and human services, shall adopt rules to administer 20 this section , including a provision that ensures that if a 21 resident is eligible for benefits through the United States 22 department of veterans affairs or other third-party payor, 23 the payor of last resort for reimbursement to the health care 24 facility is the medical assistance program. The rules shall 25 also require the health care facility to request information 26 from a resident or resident’s personal representative regarding 27 the resident’s veteran status and to report to the Iowa 28 department of veterans affairs only the names of residents 29 identified as potential veterans along with the names of their 30 spouses and any dependents. Information reported by the 31 health care facility shall be verified by the Iowa department 32 of veterans affairs. This section shall not apply to the 33 admission of an individual to a state mental health institute 34 for acute psychiatric care or to the admission of an individual 35 -146- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 146/ 1568
H.F. _____ to the Iowa veterans home. 1 2. a. If a resident is identified, upon admission to a 2 health care facility, as eligible for benefits through the 3 United States department of veterans affairs pursuant to 4 subsection 1 or through other means, the health care facility 5 shall allow the resident to access any prescription drug 6 benefit included in such benefits for which the resident is 7 also eligible. The health care facility shall also assist the 8 Iowa department of veterans affairs in identifying individuals 9 residing in such health care facilities on July 1, 2009, who 10 are eligible for the prescription drug benefit. 11 b. The department of inspections and appeals, the department 12 of veterans affairs, and the department of health and human 13 services shall identify any barriers to residents in accessing 14 such prescription drug benefits and shall assist health 15 care facilities in adjusting their procedures for medication 16 administration to comply with this subsection . 17 Sec. 199. Section 135C.33, Code 2023, is amended to read as 18 follows: 19 135C.33 Employees and certified nurse aide trainees —— child 20 or dependent adult abuse information and criminal record check 21 options —— evaluations —— application to other providers —— 22 penalty. 23 1. a. For the purposes of this section , the term “crime” 24 does not include offenses under chapter 321 classified as a 25 simple misdemeanor or equivalent simple misdemeanor offenses 26 from another jurisdiction. 27 b. Prior to employment of a person in a facility or with a 28 provider as specified in subsection 5 , the facility or provider 29 shall do one of the following: 30 (1) Request that the department of public safety perform a 31 criminal history check and the record check evaluation system 32 of the department of health and human services perform child 33 and dependent adult abuse record checks of the person in this 34 state. 35 -147- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 147/ 1568
H.F. _____ (2) Access the single contact repository to perform the 1 required record checks. 2 c. (1) If a facility or a provider as specified in 3 subsection 5 accesses the single contact repository to perform 4 the required record checks pursuant to paragraph “b” , the 5 facility or provider may utilize a third-party vendor to 6 perform a comprehensive preliminary background check and 7 provisionally employ a person being considered for employment 8 pending completion of the required record checks through 9 the single contact repository and the evaluation by the 10 department of human services record check evaluation system , as 11 applicable, subject to all of the following: 12 (a) If the comprehensive preliminary background check 13 determines that the person being considered for employment has 14 been convicted of a crime, but the crime does not constitute a 15 felony as defined in section 701.7 and is not a crime specified 16 pursuant to chapter 708 , 708A , 709 , 709A , 710 , 710A , 711 , or 17 712 , or pursuant to section 726.3 , 726.27 , or 726.28 . 18 (b) If the comprehensive preliminary background check 19 determines the person being considered for employment does not 20 have a record of founded child abuse or dependent adult abuse 21 or if an exception pursuant to subsection 4 is applicable to 22 the person. 23 (c) If the facility or provider has requested an evaluation 24 in accordance with subsection 2 , paragraph “a” , to determine 25 whether the crime warrants prohibition of the person’s 26 employment in the facility or with the provider. 27 (2) The provisional employment under this paragraph “c” 28 may continue until such time as the required record checks 29 through the single contact repository and the evaluation by the 30 department of human services record check evaluation system , 31 as applicable, are completed. 32 d. A facility or provider shall inform all persons prior 33 to employment regarding the performance of the record checks 34 and shall obtain, from the persons, a signed acknowledgment of 35 -148- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 148/ 1568
H.F. _____ the receipt of the information. A facility or provider shall 1 include the following inquiry in an application for employment: 2 Do you have a record of founded child or dependent adult abuse 3 or have you ever been convicted of a crime other than a simple 4 misdemeanor offense relating to motor vehicles and laws of the 5 road under chapter 321 or equivalent provisions, in this state 6 or any other state? 7 2. a. If it is determined that a person being considered 8 for employment in a facility or with a provider has been 9 convicted of a crime under a law of any state, the department 10 of public safety shall notify the facility or provider that 11 upon the request of the facility or provider the department of 12 human services record check evaluation system will perform an 13 evaluation to determine whether the crime warrants prohibition 14 of the person’s employment in the facility or with the 15 provider. 16 b. (1) If a person being considered for employment, other 17 than employment involving the operation of a motor vehicle, has 18 been convicted of a crime listed in subparagraph (2) but does 19 not have a record of founded child or dependent adult abuse 20 and the facility or provider has requested an evaluation in 21 accordance with paragraph “a” to determine whether the crime 22 warrants prohibition of the person’s employment, the facility 23 or provider may employ the person for not more than sixty 24 calendar days pending completion of the evaluation. 25 (2) Subparagraph (1) applies to a crime that is a simple 26 misdemeanor offense under section 123.47 , and to a crime 27 that is a first offense of operating a motor vehicle while 28 intoxicated under section 321J.2, subsection 1 . 29 c. If a department of human services record check evaluation 30 system child or dependent adult abuse record check shows 31 that such person has a record of founded child or dependent 32 adult abuse, the department of human services record check 33 evaluation system shall notify the facility or provider that 34 upon the request of the facility or provider the department of 35 -149- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 149/ 1568
H.F. _____ human services record check evaluation system will perform an 1 evaluation to determine whether the founded child or dependent 2 adult abuse warrants prohibition of employment in the facility 3 or with the provider. 4 d. An evaluation performed under this subsection shall 5 be performed in accordance with procedures adopted for this 6 purpose by the department of health and human services. 7 e. (1) If a person owns or operates more than one facility 8 or a provider owns or operates more than one location, and 9 an employee of one of such facilities or provider locations 10 is transferred to another such facility or provider location 11 without a lapse in employment, the facility or provider is not 12 required to request additional criminal and child and dependent 13 adult abuse record checks of that employee. 14 (2) If the ownership of a facility or provider is 15 transferred, at the time of transfer the record checks required 16 by this section shall be performed for each employee for whom 17 there is no documentation that such record checks have been 18 performed. The facility or provider may continue to employ 19 such employee pending the performance of the record checks and 20 any related evaluation. 21 3. In an evaluation, the department of human services 22 record check evaluation system shall consider the nature and 23 seriousness of the crime or founded child or dependent adult 24 abuse in relation to the position sought or held, the time 25 elapsed since the commission of the crime or founded child 26 or dependent adult abuse, the circumstances under which the 27 crime or founded child or dependent adult abuse was committed, 28 the degree of rehabilitation, the likelihood that the person 29 will commit the crime or founded child or dependent adult 30 abuse again, and the number of crimes or founded child or 31 dependent adult abuses committed by the person involved. If 32 the department of human services record check evaluation system 33 performs an evaluation for the purposes of this section , the 34 department of human services record check evaluation system 35 -150- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 150/ 1568
H.F. _____ has final authority in determining whether prohibition of the 1 person’s employment is warranted. 2 4. a. Except as provided in subsection 1 , paragraph “c” , 3 subsection 2 , and paragraph “b” of this subsection , a person 4 who has committed a crime or has a record of founded child or 5 dependent adult abuse shall not be employed in a facility or 6 with a provider unless an evaluation has been performed by the 7 department of human services record check evaluation system . 8 b. A person with a criminal or abuse record who is or was 9 employed by a facility or provider and is hired by another 10 facility or provider shall be subject to the criminal history 11 and abuse record checks required pursuant to subsection 1 . 12 However, if an evaluation was previously performed by the 13 department of human services record check evaluation system 14 concerning the person’s criminal or abuse record and it was 15 determined that the record did not warrant prohibition of 16 the person’s employment and the latest record checks do not 17 indicate a crime was committed or founded abuse record was 18 entered subsequent to that evaluation, the person may commence 19 employment with the other facility or provider in accordance 20 with the department of human services’ record check evaluation 21 system’s evaluation and an exemption from the requirements in 22 paragraph “a” for reevaluation of the latest record checks 23 is authorized. Otherwise, the requirements of paragraph “a” 24 remain applicable to the person’s employment. Authorization 25 of an exemption under this paragraph “b” from requirements for 26 reevaluation of the latest record checks by the department of 27 human services record check evaluation system is subject to all 28 of the following provisions: 29 (1) The position with the subsequent employer is 30 substantially the same or has the same job responsibilities as 31 the position for which the previous evaluation was performed. 32 (2) Any restrictions placed on the person’s employment in 33 the previous evaluation by the department of human services 34 record check evaluation system shall remain applicable in the 35 -151- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 151/ 1568
H.F. _____ person’s subsequent employment. 1 (3) The person subject to the record checks has maintained a 2 copy of the previous evaluation and provides the evaluation to 3 the subsequent employer or the previous employer provides the 4 previous evaluation from the person’s personnel file pursuant 5 to the person’s authorization. If a physical copy of the 6 previous evaluation is not provided to the subsequent employer, 7 the record checks shall be reevaluated. 8 (4) Although an exemption under this paragraph “b” may 9 be authorized, the subsequent employer may instead request a 10 reevaluation of the record checks and may employ the person 11 while the reevaluation is being performed. 12 5. a. This section shall also apply to prospective 13 employees of all of the following, if the provider is regulated 14 by the state or receives any state or federal funding: 15 (1) An employee of a homemaker-home health aide, home care 16 aide, adult day services, or other provider of in-home services 17 if the employee provides direct services to consumers. 18 (2) An employee of a hospice, if the employee provides 19 direct services to consumers. 20 (3) An employee who provides direct services to consumers 21 under a federal home and community-based services waiver. 22 (4) An employee of an elder group home certified under 23 chapter 231B , if the employee provides direct services to 24 consumers. 25 (5) An employee of an assisted living program certified 26 under chapter 231C , if the employee provides direct services 27 to consumers. 28 b. In substantial conformance with the provisions of this 29 section , including the provision authorizing provisional 30 employment following completion of a comprehensive preliminary 31 background check, prior to the employment of such an employee, 32 the provider shall request the performance of the criminal 33 and child and dependent adult abuse record checks. The 34 provider shall inform the prospective employee and obtain the 35 -152- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 152/ 1568
H.F. _____ prospective employee’s signed acknowledgment. The department 1 of human services record check evaluation system shall perform 2 the evaluation of any criminal record or founded child or 3 dependent adult abuse record and shall make the determination 4 of whether a prospective employee of a provider shall not be 5 employed by the provider. 6 6. a. This section shall also apply to an employee of 7 a temporary staffing agency that provides staffing for a 8 facility, service, program, or other provider regulated by this 9 section if the employee provides direct services to consumers. 10 b. In substantial conformance with the provisions of this 11 section , including the provision authorizing provisional 12 employment following completion of a comprehensive preliminary 13 background check, prior to the employment of such an employee, 14 the temporary staffing agency shall request the performance of 15 the criminal and child and dependent adult abuse record checks. 16 The temporary staffing agency shall inform the prospective 17 employee and obtain the prospective employee’s signed 18 acknowledgment. The department of human services record check 19 evaluation system shall perform the evaluation of any criminal 20 record or founded child or dependent adult abuse record 21 and shall make the determination of whether a prospective 22 employee of a temporary staffing agency shall not be employed 23 by the assisted living program as defined in section 231C.2 , 24 the Medicare certified home health agency, or the facility, 25 service, program, or other provider regulated by this section . 26 c. If a person employed by a temporary staffing agency that 27 is subject to this section is convicted of a crime or has a 28 record of founded child or dependent adult abuse entered in the 29 abuse registry after the person’s employment application date, 30 the person shall inform the temporary staffing agency within 31 forty-eight hours and the temporary staffing agency shall 32 inform the facility, service, program, or other provider within 33 two hours. 34 d. If a temporary staffing agency fails to comply with the 35 -153- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 153/ 1568
H.F. _____ requirements of this section , the temporary staffing agency 1 shall be liable to the facility, service, program, or other 2 provider for any actual damages, including civil penalties, and 3 reasonable attorney fees. 4 e. This section shall not apply to employees employed by a 5 temporary staffing agency for a position that does not provide 6 direct services to consumers. 7 7. a. The department of inspections and appeals, in 8 conjunction with other departments and agencies of state 9 government involved with criminal history and abuse registry 10 information, shall establish a single contact repository for 11 facilities and other providers to have electronic access to 12 data to perform background checks for purposes of employment, 13 as required of the facilities and other providers under this 14 section . 15 b. The department may access the single contact repository 16 for any of the following purposes: 17 (1) To verify data transferred from the department’s nurse 18 aide registry to the repository. 19 (2) To conduct record checks of applicants for employment 20 with the department. 21 8. a. If a person employed by a facility, service, or 22 program employer that is subject to this section is convicted 23 of a crime or has a record of founded child or dependent 24 adult abuse entered in the abuse registry after the person’s 25 employment application date, the person shall inform the 26 employer of such information within forty-eight hours of the 27 criminal conviction or entry of the record of founded child or 28 dependent adult abuse. The employer shall act to verify the 29 information within seven calendar days of notification. If 30 the information is verified, the requirements of subsections 31 2, 3, and 4 regarding employability and evaluations shall 32 be applied by the employer to determine whether or not the 33 person’s employment is continued. The employer may continue to 34 employ the person pending the performance of an evaluation by 35 -154- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 154/ 1568
H.F. _____ the department of human services record check evaluation system 1 to determine whether prohibition of the person’s employment 2 is warranted. A person who is required by this subsection to 3 inform the person’s employer of a conviction or entry of an 4 abuse record and fails to do so within the required period 5 commits a serious misdemeanor. 6 b. If a facility, service, or program employer receives 7 credible information, as determined by the employer, that a 8 person employed by the employer has been convicted of a crime 9 or a record of founded child or dependent adult abuse has been 10 entered in the abuse registry after employment from a person 11 other than the employee and the employee has not informed 12 the employer of such information within the period required 13 under paragraph “a” , the employer shall act to verify the 14 credible information within seven calendar days of receipt of 15 the credible information. If the information is verified, the 16 requirements of subsections 2, 3, and 4 regarding employability 17 and evaluations shall be applied to determine whether or not 18 the person’s employment is continued. 19 c. The employer may notify the county attorney for the 20 county where the employer is located of any violation or 21 failure by an employee to notify the employer of a criminal 22 conviction or entry of an abuse record within the period 23 required under paragraph “a” . 24 9. a. For the purposes of this subsection , unless the 25 context otherwise requires: 26 (1) “Certified nurse aide training program” means a program 27 approved in accordance with the rules for such programs adopted 28 by the department of health and human services for the training 29 of persons seeking to be a certified nurse aide for employment 30 in any of the facilities or programs this section applies to or 31 in a hospital, as defined in section 135B.1 . 32 (2) “Student” means a person applying for, enrolled in, or 33 returning to a certified nurse aide training program. 34 b. (1) Prior to a student beginning or returning to a 35 -155- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 155/ 1568
H.F. _____ certified nurse aide training program, the program shall do one 1 of the following: 2 (a) Request that the department of public safety perform 3 a criminal history check and the department of human services 4 record check evaluation system perform child and dependent 5 adult abuse record checks, in this state, of the student. 6 (b) Access the single contact repository to perform the 7 required record checks. 8 (2) If a program accesses the single contact repository to 9 perform the required record checks pursuant to subparagraph 10 (1), the program may utilize a third-party vendor to perform a 11 comprehensive preliminary background check to allow a person 12 to provisionally participate in the clinical component of the 13 certified nurse aide training program pending completion of the 14 required record checks through the single contact repository 15 and the evaluation by the department of human services record 16 check evaluation system , as applicable, subject to all of the 17 following: 18 (a) If the comprehensive preliminary background check 19 determines that the person being considered for provisional 20 participation has been convicted of a crime but the crime does 21 not constitute a felony as defined in section 701.7 and is not 22 a crime specified pursuant to chapter 708 , 708A , 709 , 709A , 23 710 , 710A , 711 , or 712 , or pursuant to section 726.3 , 726.27 , 24 or 726.28 . 25 (b) If the comprehensive preliminary background check 26 determines the person being considered for provisional 27 participation does not have a record of founded child abuse or 28 dependent adult abuse or if an exception pursuant to subsection 29 4 is applicable to the person. 30 (c) If the program has requested an evaluation in accordance 31 with subsection 2 , paragraph “a” , to determine whether the crime 32 warrants prohibition of the person’s provisional participation. 33 (d) The provisional participation under this subparagraph 34 (2) may continue until such time as the required record checks 35 -156- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 156/ 1568
H.F. _____ through the single contact repository and the evaluation by the 1 department of human services record check evaluation system , 2 as applicable, are completed. 3 c. If a student has a criminal record or a record of 4 founded child or dependent adult abuse, the student shall 5 not be involved in a clinical education component of the 6 certified nurse aide training program involving children or 7 dependent adults unless an evaluation has been performed by the 8 department of human services record check evaluation system . 9 Upon request of the certified nurse aide training program, the 10 department of human services record check evaluation system 11 shall perform an evaluation to determine whether the record 12 warrants prohibition of the student’s involvement in a clinical 13 education component of the certified nurse aide training 14 program involving children or dependent adults. The evaluation 15 shall be performed in accordance with the criteria specified in 16 subsection 3 , and the department of human services record check 17 evaluation system shall report the results of the evaluation 18 to the certified nurse aide training program. The department 19 of human services record check evaluation system has final 20 authority in determining whether prohibition of the student’s 21 involvement in the clinical education component is warranted. 22 d. (1) If a student’s clinical education component of the 23 training program involves children or dependent adults but 24 does not involve operation of a motor vehicle, and the student 25 has been convicted of a crime listed in subparagraph (2), but 26 does not have a record of founded child or dependent adult 27 abuse, and the training program has requested an evaluation in 28 accordance with paragraph “c” to determine whether the crime 29 warrants prohibition of the student’s involvement in such 30 clinical education component, the training program may allow 31 the student’s participation in the component for not more than 32 sixty days pending completion of the evaluation. 33 (2) Subparagraph (1) applies to a crime that is a simple 34 misdemeanor offense under section 123.47 , and to a crime 35 -157- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 157/ 1568
H.F. _____ that is a first offense of operating a motor vehicle while 1 intoxicated under section 321J.2, subsection 1 . 2 e. (1) If a student is convicted of a crime or has a 3 record of founded child or dependent adult abuse entered in the 4 abuse registry after the record checks and any evaluation have 5 been performed, the student shall inform the certified nurse 6 aide training program of such information within forty-eight 7 hours of the criminal conviction or entry of the record of 8 founded child or dependent adult abuse. The program shall 9 act to verify the information within seven calendar days of 10 notification. If the information is verified, the requirements 11 of paragraph “c” shall be applied by the program to determine 12 whether or not the student’s involvement in a clinical 13 education component may continue. The program may allow 14 the student involvement to continue pending the performance 15 of an evaluation by the department of human services record 16 check evaluation system . A student who is required by this 17 subparagraph to inform the program of a conviction or entry of 18 an abuse record and fails to do so within the required period 19 commits a serious misdemeanor. 20 (2) If a program receives credible information, as 21 determined by the program, that a student has been convicted 22 of a crime or a record of founded child or dependent adult 23 abuse has been entered in the abuse registry after the record 24 checks and any evaluation have been performed, from a person 25 other than the student and the student has not informed the 26 program of such information within the period required under 27 subparagraph (1), the program shall act to verify the credible 28 information within seven calendar days of receipt of the 29 credible information. If the information is verified, the 30 requirements of paragraph “c” shall be applied to determine 31 whether or not the student’s involvement in a clinical 32 education component may continue. 33 (3) The program may notify the county attorney for the 34 county where the program is located of any violation or failure 35 -158- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 158/ 1568
H.F. _____ by a student to notify the program of a criminal conviction 1 or entry of an abuse record within the period required under 2 subparagraph (1). 3 f. If a certified nurse aide training program is conducted 4 by a health care facility and a student of that program 5 subsequently accepts and begins employment with the facility 6 within thirty days of completing the program, the criminal 7 history and abuse registry checks of the student performed 8 pursuant to this subsection shall be deemed to fulfill the 9 requirements for such checks prior to employment pursuant to 10 subsection 1 . 11 Sec. 200. Section 135D.2, subsections 3 and 13, Code 2023, 12 are amended to read as follows: 13 3. “Department” means the department of public health and 14 human services . 15 13. Iowa Medicaid enterprise program means the centralized 16 medical assistance program infrastructure, based on a business 17 enterprise model, and designed to foster collaboration among 18 all program stakeholders by focusing on quality, integrity, and 19 consistency as defined in section 249A.2 . 20 Sec. 201. Section 135D.6, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 21 amended to read as follows: 22 2. A single industry shall not be disproportionately 23 represented as voting members of the board. The board shall 24 include at least one member who is a consumer of health 25 services and a majority of the voting members of the board 26 shall be representative of participants in the Iowa health 27 information network. The director of public health and human 28 services or the director’s designee and the director of the 29 Iowa Medicaid enterprise program or the director’s designee 30 shall act as voting members of the board. The commissioner 31 of insurance shall act as an ex officio, nonvoting member of 32 the board. Individuals serving in an ex officio, nonvoting 33 capacity shall not be included in the total number of 34 individuals authorized as members of the board. 35 -159- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 159/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 202. Section 135D.6, subsection 3, paragraph f, Code 1 2023, is amended to read as follows: 2 f. Provide an annual budget and fiscal report for the Iowa 3 health information network to the governor, the department of 4 public health and human services , the department of management, 5 the chairs and ranking members of the legislative government 6 oversight standing committees, and the legislative services 7 agency. The report shall also include information about the 8 services provided through the network and information on the 9 participant usage of the network. 10 Sec. 203. Section 135G.10, Code 2023, is amended to read as 11 follows: 12 135G.10 Rules. 13 1. The department of inspections and appeals and the 14 department of health and human services shall collaborate 15 in establishing standards for licensing of subacute care 16 facilities to achieve all of the following objectives: 17 a. Subacute mental health services are provided based on 18 sound, proven clinical practice. 19 b. Subacute mental health services are established in a 20 manner that allows the services to be included in the federal 21 medical assistance state plan. 22 2. It is the intent of the general assembly that subacute 23 mental health services be included in the Medicaid state 24 plan adopted for the implementation of the federal Patient 25 Protection and Affordable Care Act, benchmark plan. 26 3. The department of inspections and appeals, in 27 consultation with the department of health and human services 28 and affected professional groups, shall adopt and enforce rules 29 setting out the standards for a subacute care facility and the 30 rights of the residents admitted to a subacute care facility. 31 The department of inspections and appeals and the department 32 of health and human services shall coordinate the adoption of 33 rules and the enforcement of the rules in order to prevent 34 duplication of effort by the departments and of requirements of 35 -160- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 160/ 1568
H.F. _____ the licensee. 1 Sec. 204. Section 135G.11, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 2 amended to read as follows: 3 2. Upon receipt of a complaint made in accordance with 4 subsection 1 , the department shall make a preliminary review 5 of the complaint. Unless the department concludes that the 6 complaint is intended to harass a subacute care facility or 7 a licensee or is without reasonable basis, it shall within 8 twenty working days of receipt of the complaint make or cause 9 to be made an on-site inspection of the subacute care facility 10 which is the subject of the complaint. The department of 11 inspections and appeals may refer to the department of health 12 and human services any complaint received by the department 13 of inspections and appeals if the complaint applies to rules 14 adopted by the department of health and human services. The 15 complainant shall also be notified of the name, address, and 16 telephone number of the designated protection and advocacy 17 agency if the alleged violation involves a facility with one 18 or more residents with a developmental disability or mental 19 illness. In any case, the complainant shall be promptly 20 informed of the result of any action taken by the department 21 in the matter. 22 Sec. 205. Section 135H.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 23 follows: 24 135H.4 Licensure. 25 A person shall not establish, operate, or maintain a 26 psychiatric medical institution for children unless the person 27 obtains a license for the institution under this chapter and 28 either holds a license under section 237.3, subsection 2 , 29 paragraph “a” , as a comprehensive residential facility for 30 children or holds a license under section 125.13 , if the 31 facility provides substance abuse use disorder treatment. 32 Sec. 206. Section 135H.6, subsection 1, paragraph e, Code 33 2023, is amended to read as follows: 34 e. The department of health and human services has submitted 35 -161- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 161/ 1568
H.F. _____ written approval of the application based on the department 1 of health and human services’ determination of need. The 2 department of health and human services shall identify the 3 location and number of children in the state who require the 4 services of a psychiatric medical institution for children. 5 Approval of an application shall be based upon the location 6 of the proposed psychiatric institution relative to the need 7 for services identified by the department of health and human 8 services and an analysis of the applicant’s ability to provide 9 services and support consistent with requirements under chapter 10 232 , particularly regarding community-based treatment. If 11 the proposed psychiatric institution is not freestanding from 12 a facility licensed under chapter 135B or 135C , approval 13 under this paragraph shall not be given unless the department 14 of health and human services certifies that the proposed 15 psychiatric institution is capable of providing a resident with 16 a living environment similar to the living environment provided 17 by a licensee which is freestanding from a facility licensed 18 under chapter 135B or 135C . 19 Sec. 207. Section 135H.6, subsections 2, 3, 4, and 5, Code 20 2023, are amended to read as follows: 21 2. The department of health and human services shall 22 not give approval to an application which would cause the 23 total number of beds licensed under this chapter for services 24 reimbursed by the medical assistance program under chapter 249A 25 to exceed four hundred thirty beds. 26 3. In addition to the beds authorized under subsection 27 2 , the department of health and human services may establish 28 not more than thirty beds licensed under this chapter at the 29 state mental health institute at Independence. The beds shall 30 be exempt from the certificate of need requirement under 31 subsection 1 , paragraph “d” . 32 4. The department of health and human services may give 33 approval to conversion of beds approved under subsection 2 , 34 to beds which are specialized to provide substance abuse 35 -162- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 162/ 1568
H.F. _____ use disorder treatment. However, the total number of beds 1 approved under subsection 2 and this subsection shall not 2 exceed four hundred thirty. Conversion of beds under this 3 subsection shall not require a revision of the certificate 4 of need issued for the psychiatric institution making the 5 conversion. Beds for children who do not reside in this state 6 and whose service costs are not paid by public funds in this 7 state are not subject to the limitations on the number of beds 8 and certificate of need requirements otherwise applicable under 9 this section . 10 5. A psychiatric institution licensed prior to July 1, 1999, 11 may exceed the number of beds authorized under subsection 2 12 if the excess beds are used to provide services funded from a 13 source other than the medical assistance program under chapter 14 249A . Notwithstanding subsection 1 , paragraphs “d” and “e” , 15 and subsection 2 , the provision of services using those excess 16 beds does not require a certificate of need or a review by the 17 department of health and human services. 18 Sec. 208. Section 135H.7, Code 2023, is amended to read as 19 follows: 20 135H.7 Personnel. 21 1. A person shall not be allowed to provide services in a 22 psychiatric institution if the person has a disease which is 23 transmissible to other persons through required contact in the 24 workplace, which presents a significant risk of infecting other 25 persons, which presents a substantial possibility of harming 26 other persons, or for which no reasonable accommodation can 27 eliminate the risk of infecting other persons. 28 2. a. If a person is being considered for licensure under 29 this chapter , or for employment involving direct responsibility 30 for a child or with access to a child when the child is alone, 31 by a licensed psychiatric institution, or if a person will 32 reside in a facility utilized by a licensee, and if the person 33 has been convicted of a crime or has a record of founded child 34 abuse, the department of human services record check evaluation 35 -163- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 163/ 1568
H.F. _____ system and the licensee , for an employee of the licensee , shall 1 perform an evaluation to determine whether the crime or founded 2 child abuse warrants prohibition of licensure, employment, or 3 residence in the facility. The record check evaluation system 4 of the department of health and human services shall conduct 5 criminal and child abuse record checks in this state and may 6 conduct these checks in other states. The evaluation shall 7 be performed in accordance with procedures adopted for this 8 purpose by the department of health and human services. 9 b. If the department of human services record check 10 evaluation system determines that a person has committed a 11 crime or has a record of founded child abuse and is licensed, 12 employed by a psychiatric institution licensed under this 13 chapter , or resides in a licensed facility, the department 14 record check evaluation system shall notify the program 15 that an evaluation will be conducted to determine whether 16 prohibition of the person’s licensure, employment, or residence 17 is warranted. 18 c. In an evaluation, the department of human services 19 record check evaluation system and the licensee for an employee 20 of the licensee shall consider the nature and seriousness of 21 the crime or founded child abuse in relation to the position 22 sought or held, the time elapsed since the commission of the 23 crime or founded child abuse, the circumstances under which 24 the crime or founded child abuse was committed, the degree of 25 rehabilitation, the likelihood that the person will commit the 26 crime or founded child abuse again, and the number of crimes 27 or founded child abuses committed by the person involved. 28 The department record check evaluation system may permit a 29 person who is evaluated to be licensed, employed, or to reside, 30 or to continue to be licensed, employed, or to reside in a 31 licensed facility, if the person complies with the department’s 32 record check evaluation system’s conditions relating to the 33 person’s licensure, employment, or residence, which may include 34 completion of additional training. For an employee of a 35 -164- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 164/ 1568
H.F. _____ licensee, these conditional requirements shall be developed 1 with the licensee. The department of human services record 2 check evaluation system has final authority in determining 3 whether prohibition of the person’s licensure, employment, 4 or residence is warranted and in developing any conditional 5 requirements under this paragraph. 6 3. If the department of human services record check 7 evaluation system determines that the person has committed a 8 crime or has a record of founded child abuse which warrants 9 prohibition of licensure, employment, or residence, the 10 person shall not be licensed under this chapter to operate 11 a psychiatric institution and shall not be employed by a 12 psychiatric institution or reside in a facility licensed under 13 this chapter . 14 4. In addition to the record checks required under 15 subsection 2 , the department of human services record check 16 evaluation system may conduct dependent adult abuse record 17 checks in this state and may conduct these checks in other 18 states, on a random basis. The provisions of subsections 2 and 19 3 , relative to an evaluation following a determination that a 20 person has been convicted of a crime or has a record of founded 21 child abuse, shall also apply to a random dependent adult abuse 22 record check conducted under this subsection . 23 5. Beginning July 1, 1994, a A licensee shall inform all new 24 applicants for employment of the possibility of the performance 25 of a record check and shall obtain, from the applicant, a 26 signed acknowledgment of the receipt of the information. 27 6. On or after July 1, 1994, a A licensee shall include the 28 following inquiry in an application for employment: 29 Do you have a record of founded child or dependent adult abuse 30 or have you ever been convicted of a crime, in this state or any 31 other state? 32 Sec. 209. Section 135H.10, Code 2023, is amended to read as 33 follows: 34 135H.10 Rules. 35 -165- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 165/ 1568
H.F. _____ 1. The department of inspections and appeals, in 1 consultation with the department of health and human services 2 and affected professional groups, shall adopt and enforce rules 3 setting out the standards for a psychiatric medical institution 4 for children and the rights of the residents admitted to 5 a psychiatric institution. The department of inspections 6 and appeals and the department of health and human services 7 shall coordinate the adoption of rules and the enforcement of 8 the rules in order to prevent duplication of effort by the 9 departments and of requirements of the licensee. 10 2. This chapter shall not be construed as prohibiting the 11 use of funds appropriated for foster care to provide payment 12 to a psychiatric medical institution for children for the 13 financial participation required of a child whose foster care 14 placement is in a psychiatric medical institution for children. 15 In accordance with established policies and procedures for 16 foster care, the department of health and human services shall 17 act to recover any such payment for financial participation, 18 apply to be named payee for the child’s unearned income, and 19 recommend parental liability for the costs of a court-ordered 20 foster care placement in a psychiatric medical institution. 21 Sec. 210. Section 135H.12, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 22 amended to read as follows: 23 1. Upon receipt of a complaint made in accordance with 24 section 135H.11 , the department shall make a preliminary review 25 of the complaint. Unless the department concludes that the 26 complaint is intended to harass a psychiatric institution or 27 a licensee or is without reasonable basis, it shall within 28 twenty working days of receipt of the complaint make or cause 29 to be made an on-site inspection of the psychiatric institution 30 which is the subject of the complaint. The department of 31 inspections and appeals may refer to the department of health 32 and human services any complaint received by the department 33 if the complaint applies to rules adopted by the department 34 of health and human services. The complainant shall also 35 -166- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 166/ 1568
H.F. _____ be notified of the name, address, and telephone number of 1 the designated protection and advocacy agency if the alleged 2 violation involves a facility with one or more residents with 3 developmental disabilities or mental illness. In any case, the 4 complainant shall be promptly informed of the result of any 5 action taken by the department in the matter. 6 Sec. 211. Section 135I.1, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 7 amended to read as follows: 8 1. “Department” means the Iowa department of public health 9 and human services . 10 Sec. 212. Section 135J.7, Code 2023, is amended to read as 11 follows: 12 135J.7 Rules. 13 Except as otherwise provided in this chapter , the department 14 shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A necessary to 15 implement this chapter , subject to approval of the state board 16 of council on health and human services . Formulation of the 17 rules shall include consultation with Iowa hospice organization 18 representatives and other persons affected by this chapter . 19 Sec. 213. Section 135K.1, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 20 amended to read as follows: 21 3. “Department” means the Iowa department of public health 22 and human services . 23 Sec. 214. Section 135L.1, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 24 amended to read as follows: 25 3. “Child-placing agency” means any agency, public, 26 semipublic, or private, which represents itself as placing 27 children, receiving children for placement, or actually 28 engaging in placement of children and includes the department 29 of health and human services. 30 Sec. 215. Section 135L.2, subsection 1, paragraph b, 31 subparagraph (1), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 32 (1) Information regarding the options described in the 33 video including information regarding the agencies and programs 34 available to provide assistance to the pregnant minor in 35 -167- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 167/ 1568
H.F. _____ parenting a child; information relating to adoption including 1 but not limited to information regarding child-placing 2 agencies; and information regarding abortion including but not 3 limited to the legal requirements relative to the performance 4 of an abortion on a pregnant minor. The information provided 5 shall include information explaining that if a pregnant 6 minor decides to continue the pregnancy to term and to retain 7 parental rights, the father of the child is liable for the 8 support of the child and that if the pregnant minor seeks 9 public assistance on behalf of the child, the pregnant minor 10 shall, and if the pregnant minor is not otherwise eligible as 11 a public assistance recipient, the pregnant minor may, seek 12 the assistance of the child support recovery unit services in 13 establishing the paternity of the child, and in seeking support 14 payments for a reasonable amount of the costs associated with 15 the pregnancy, medical support, and maintenance from the father 16 of the child, or if the father is a minor, from the parents of 17 the minor father. The information shall include a listing of 18 the agencies and programs and the services available from each. 19 Sec. 216. Section 135L.2, subsection 2, paragraph a, Code 20 2023, is amended to read as follows: 21 a. The video shall be available through the state and local 22 offices of the Iowa department of public health, the department 23 of health and human services , and the judicial branch and 24 through the office of each licensed physician who performs 25 abortions. 26 Sec. 217. Section 135L.3, subsection 3, paragraph m, 27 subparagraph (4), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 28 (4) The pregnant minor declares that the pregnant minor 29 is a victim of child abuse pursuant to section 232.68 , the 30 person responsible for the care of the child is a parent of 31 the child, and either the abuse has been reported pursuant to 32 the procedures prescribed in chapter 232, subchapter III, part 33 2 , or a parent of the child is named in a report of founded 34 child abuse. The department of health and human services 35 -168- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 168/ 1568
H.F. _____ shall maintain confidentiality under chapter 232 and shall not 1 release any information in response to a request for public 2 records, discovery procedures, subpoena, or any other means, 3 unless the release of information is expressly authorized by 4 the pregnant minor regarding the pregnant minor’s pregnancy and 5 abortion, if the abortion is obtained. A person who knowingly 6 violates the confidentiality provisions of this subparagraph is 7 guilty of a serious misdemeanor. 8 Sec. 218. Section 135L.8, Code 2023, is amended to read as 9 follows: 10 135L.8 Adoption of rules —— implementation and documents. 11 The Iowa department of public health and human services 12 shall adopt rules to implement the notification procedures 13 pursuant to this chapter including but not limited to rules 14 regarding the documents necessary for notification of a parent 15 or grandparent of a pregnant minor who is designated to receive 16 notification under this chapter . 17 Sec. 219. Section 135M.2, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 18 amended to read as follows: 19 4. “Department” means the Iowa department of public health 20 and human services . 21 Sec. 220. Section 135O.1, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 22 amended to read as follows: 23 1. “Boarding home” means a premises used by its owner 24 or lessee for the purpose of letting rooms for rental to 25 three or more persons not related within the third degree of 26 consanguinity to the owner or lessee where supervision or 27 assistance with activities of daily living is provided to such 28 persons. A boarding home does not include a facility, home, 29 or program otherwise subject to licensure or regulation by the 30 department of health and human services , or the department of 31 inspections and appeals , or department of public health . 32 Sec. 221. Section 135O.2, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 33 amended to read as follows: 34 2. The department of inspections and appeals shall adopt 35 -169- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 169/ 1568
H.F. _____ rules to administer this chapter in consultation with the 1 departments of health and human services and public safety. 2 Sec. 222. Section 135O.3, subsection 2, paragraph a, Code 3 2023, is amended to read as follows: 4 a. The interagency approach may involve a multidisciplinary 5 team consisting of employees of the department of inspections 6 and appeals, the department of health and human services, the 7 state fire marshal, and the division of criminal investigation 8 of the department of public safety, or other local, state, and 9 federal agencies. 10 Sec. 223. Section 135O.3, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 11 amended to read as follows: 12 4. If the department or a multidisciplinary team has 13 probable cause to believe that a boarding home is in violation 14 of this chapter or licensing or other regulatory requirements 15 of the department of health and human services , or the 16 department of inspections and appeals, or department of public 17 health, or that dependent adult abuse of any individual living 18 in a boarding home has occurred, and upon producing proper 19 identification, is denied entry to the boarding home or access 20 to any individual living in the boarding home for the purpose 21 of making an inspection or conducting an investigation, the 22 department or multidisciplinary team may, with the assistance 23 of the county attorney of the county in which the boarding home 24 is located, apply to the district court for an order requiring 25 the owner or lessee to permit entry to the boarding home and 26 access to the individuals living in the boarding home. 27 Sec. 224. Section 136A.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 28 follows: 29 136A.1 Purpose. 30 To reduce and avoid adverse health conditions of inhabitants 31 of the state, the Iowa department of public health shall 32 initiate, conduct, and supervise screening and health care 33 programs in order to detect and predict congenital or inherited 34 disorders. The department shall assist in the translation and 35 -170- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 170/ 1568
H.F. _____ integration of genetic and genomic advances into public health 1 services to improve health outcomes throughout the life span of 2 the inhabitants of the state. 3 Sec. 225. Section 136A.2, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 4 amended to read as follows: 5 4. “Department” means the Iowa department of public health 6 and human services . 7 Sec. 226. Section 136A.3, Code 2023, is amended to read as 8 follows: 9 136A.3 Establishment of center for congenital Congenital and 10 inherited disorders —— department duties. 11 A center for congenital and inherited disorders is 12 established within the department. The center department shall 13 do all of the following: 14 1. Initiate, conduct, and supervise statewide screening 15 programs for congenital and inherited disorders amenable to 16 population screening. 17 2. Initiate, conduct, and supervise statewide health care 18 programs to aid in the early detection, treatment, prevention, 19 education, and provision of supportive care related to 20 congenital and inherited disorders. 21 3. Develop specifications for and designate a central 22 laboratory in which tests conducted pursuant to the screening 23 programs provided for in subsection 1 will be performed. 24 4. Gather, evaluate, and maintain information related 25 to causes, severity, prevention, and methods of treatment 26 for congenital and inherited disorders in conjunction with 27 a central registry, screening programs, genetic health care 28 programs, and ongoing scientific investigations and surveys. 29 5. Perform surveillance and monitoring of congenital and 30 inherited disorders to determine the occurrence and trends of 31 the disorders, to conduct thorough and complete epidemiological 32 surveys, to assist in the planning for and provision of 33 services to children with congenital and inherited disorders 34 and their families, and to identify environmental and genetic 35 -171- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 171/ 1568
H.F. _____ risk factors for congenital and inherited disorders. 1 6. Provide information related to severity, causes, 2 prevention, and methods of treatment for congenital and 3 inherited disorders to the public, medical and scientific 4 communities, and health science disciplines. 5 7. Implement public education programs, continuing 6 education programs for health practitioners, and education 7 programs for trainees of the health science disciplines related 8 to genetics, congenital disorders, and inheritable disorders. 9 8. Participate in policy development to assure the 10 appropriate use and confidentiality of genetic information and 11 technologies to improve health and prevent disease. 12 9. Collaborate with state and local health agencies and 13 other public and private organizations to provide education, 14 intervention, and treatment for congenital and inherited 15 disorders and to integrate genetics and genomics advances into 16 public health activities and policies. 17 Sec. 227. Section 136A.3A, subsections 1 and 3, Code 2023, 18 are amended to read as follows: 19 1. A congenital and inherited disorders advisory committee 20 is established to assist the center for congenital and 21 inherited disorders and the department in the development of 22 programs that ensure the availability and access to quality 23 genetic and genomic health care services for all Iowans. 24 3. The advisory committee shall assist the center for 25 congenital and inherited disorders and the department in 26 designating the conditions to be included in the newborn 27 screening and in regularly evaluating the effectiveness and 28 appropriateness of the newborn screening. 29 Sec. 228. Section 136A.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 30 follows: 31 136A.4 Genetic health services. 32 The center department may initiate, conduct, and supervise 33 genetic health services for the inhabitants of the state, 34 including the provision of regional genetic consultation 35 -172- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 172/ 1568
H.F. _____ clinics, comprehensive neuromuscular health care outreach 1 clinics, and other outreach services and clinics as established 2 by rule. 3 Sec. 229. Section 136A.5B, subsection 1, unnumbered 4 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 5 In accordance with the duties prescribed in section 136A.3 , 6 the center for congenital and inherited disorders department 7 shall collaborate with state and local health agencies 8 and other public and private organizations to develop and 9 publish or approve and publish informational materials to 10 educate and raise awareness of cytomegalovirus and congenital 11 cytomegalovirus among women who may become pregnant, expectant 12 parents, parents of infants, attending health care providers, 13 and others, as appropriate. The materials shall include 14 information regarding all of the following: 15 Sec. 230. Section 136A.5B, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 16 amended to read as follows: 17 2. An attending health care provider shall provide to a 18 pregnant woman during the first trimester of the pregnancy the 19 informational materials published under this section . The 20 center for congenital and inherited disorders department shall 21 make the informational materials available to attending health 22 care providers upon request. 23 Sec. 231. Section 136A.6, Code 2023, is amended to read as 24 follows: 25 136A.6 Central registry. 26 The center for congenital and inherited disorders department 27 shall maintain a central registry, or shall establish an 28 agreement with a designated contractor to maintain a central 29 registry, to compile, evaluate, retain, and disseminate 30 information on the occurrence, prevalence, causes, treatment, 31 and prevention of congenital disorders. Congenital disorders 32 shall be considered reportable conditions in accordance with 33 rules adopted by the department and shall be abstracted and 34 maintained by the registry. 35 -173- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 173/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 232. Section 136A.7, Code 2023, is amended to read as 1 follows: 2 136A.7 Confidentiality. 3 The center for congenital and inherited disorders and 4 the department shall maintain the confidentiality of any 5 identifying information collected, used, or maintained pursuant 6 to this chapter in accordance with section 22.7, subsection 2 . 7 Sec. 233. Section 136A.8, Code 2023, is amended to read as 8 follows: 9 136A.8 Rules. 10 The center for congenital and inherited disorders, with 11 assistance provided by the Iowa department of public health, 12 shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A to administer this 13 chapter . 14 Sec. 234. Section 136B.1, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 15 amended to read as follows: 16 1. As used in this chapter , unless the context otherwise 17 requires, “department” means the Iowa department of public 18 health and human services . 19 Sec. 235. Section 136C.1, subsections 2 and 3, Code 2023, 20 are amended to read as follows: 21 2. “Department” means the Iowa department of public health 22 and human services . 23 3. “Director” means the director of public health and human 24 services or the director’s designee. 25 Sec. 236. Section 136C.3, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 26 amended to read as follows: 27 2. Establish minimum training standards including 28 continuing education requirements, and administer examinations 29 and disciplinary procedures for operators of radiation machines 30 and users of radioactive materials. A state of Iowa license 31 to practice medicine, osteopathic medicine, chiropractic, 32 podiatry, dentistry, dental hygiene, or veterinary medicine, or 33 licensure as a physician assistant pursuant to chapter 148C , or 34 certification by the dental board in dental radiography, or by 35 -174- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 174/ 1568
H.F. _____ the board of podiatry in podiatric radiography, or enrollment 1 in a program or course of study approved by the Iowa department 2 of public health which includes the application of radiation to 3 humans satisfies the minimum training standards for operation 4 of radiation machines only. 5 Sec. 237. Section 136D.2, subsections 1 and 2, Code 2023, 6 are amended to read as follows: 7 1. “Department” means the Iowa department of public health 8 and human services . 9 2. “Director” means the director of public health and human 10 services , or the director’s designee. 11 Sec. 238. Section 137.102, Code 2023, is amended to read as 12 follows: 13 137.102 Definitions. 14 As used in this chapter unless the context otherwise 15 requires: 16 1. “City board” means a city board of health in existence 17 prior to July 1, 2010. 18 2. “City health department” refers to the personnel and 19 property under the jurisdiction of a city board in existence 20 prior to July 1, 2010. 21 3. “Council” means a city the council on health and human 22 services . 23 4. “County board” means a county board of health. 24 5. “County health department” refers to the personnel and 25 property under the jurisdiction of a county board. 26 6. “Director” means the director of public health and human 27 services . 28 7. “District” means any two or more geographically 29 contiguous counties. 30 8. “District board” means a board of health representing 31 at least two geographically contiguous counties formed with 32 approval of the state department in accordance with this 33 chapter , or any district board of health in existence prior to 34 July 1, 2010. 35 -175- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 175/ 1568
H.F. _____ 9. “District health department” refers to the personnel and 1 property under the jurisdiction of a district board. 2 10. “Local board of health” means a city, county, or 3 district board of health. 4 11. “Officers” means a local board of health chairperson, 5 vice chairperson, and secretary, and other officers which may 6 be named at the discretion of the local board of health. 7 12. “State board” means the state board of health. 8 13. 12. “State department” or “department” means the Iowa 9 department of public health and human services . 10 Sec. 239. Section 137.104, subsection 1, paragraph b, 11 unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 12 follows: 13 Make and enforce such reasonable rules and regulations not 14 inconsistent with law and the rules of the state board council 15 as may be necessary for the protection and improvement of the 16 public health. 17 Sec. 240. Section 137.104, subsection 1, paragraph b, 18 subparagraph (1), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 19 (1) Rules of a city board shall become effective upon 20 approval by the city council and publication in a newspaper 21 having general circulation in the city. 22 Sec. 241. Section 137.104, subsection 2, paragraph d, Code 23 2023, is amended to read as follows: 24 d. By written agreement with the city council of any city 25 within its jurisdiction, enforce appropriate ordinances of the 26 city relating to public health. 27 Sec. 242. Section 137.105, subsection 1, paragraphs a and f, 28 Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 29 a. All members of a city board shall be appointed by the 30 city council. 31 f. A local board of health member shall serve without 32 compensation, but may be reimbursed for necessary expenses in 33 accordance with rules established by the state board council 34 or the applicable jurisdiction. 35 -176- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 176/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 243. Section 137.107, Code 2023, is amended to read as 1 follows: 2 137.107 Request reviewed by state department. 3 The state department shall review requests submitted 4 pursuant to section 137.106 . The state department, upon 5 finding that all required elements are present, shall present 6 findings to the state board council . The state board council 7 may approve the formation of a district board and if the 8 formation is approved, shall notify the county boards from whom 9 the request was received. 10 Sec. 244. Section 137.114, Code 2023, is amended to read as 11 follows: 12 137.114 Withdrawal from district. 13 A county may withdraw from an existing district board upon 14 submission of a request for withdrawal to and approval by 15 the state department. The request shall include a plan to 16 reform its county board or join a different district board, 17 information specified in section 137.106 , and approval of the 18 request by the district board and, at the recommendation of 19 the state department, the state board council . Any county 20 choosing to withdraw from the district board shall commit to 21 the continuity of services in its county by reestablishing 22 its county board or joining a different district board. The 23 remaining counties in the district shall submit an application 24 including the information specified in section 137.106 to the 25 state department for review as provided in section 137.107 . 26 Sec. 245. Section 137.119, Code 2023, is amended to read as 27 follows: 28 137.119 Adoption of rules. 29 The state board of health council shall adopt rules to 30 implement this chapter . The department is vested with 31 discretionary authority to interpret the provisions of this 32 chapter . 33 Sec. 246. Section 137F.1, subsection 9, unnumbered 34 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 35 -177- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 177/ 1568
H.F. _____ “Food establishment” means an operation that stores, 1 prepares, packages, serves, vends, or otherwise provides 2 food for human consumption and includes a food service 3 operation in a salvage or distressed food operation, school, 4 summer camp, residential service substance abuse treatment 5 facility, halfway house substance abuse use disorder treatment 6 facility, correctional facility operated by the department of 7 corrections, or the state training school. “Food establishment” 8 does not include the following: 9 Sec. 247. Section 138.1, subsections 4 and 5, Code 2023, are 10 amended to read as follows: 11 4. “Department” means the Iowa department of public health 12 and human services . 13 5. “Director” means the director of public health and human 14 services or the director’s designee. 15 Sec. 248. Section 139A.2, Code 2023, is amended to read as 16 follows: 17 139A.2 Definitions. 18 For purposes of this chapter , unless the context otherwise 19 requires: 20 1. “Area quarantine” means prohibiting ingress and egress 21 to and from a building or buildings, structure or structures, 22 or other definable physical location, or portion thereof, to 23 prevent or contain the spread of a suspected or confirmed 24 quarantinable disease or to prevent or contain exposure to a 25 suspected or known chemical, biological, radioactive, or other 26 hazardous or toxic agent. 27 2. “Business” means and includes every trade, occupation, 28 or profession. 29 3. “Care provider” means an individual who is trained 30 and authorized by federal or state law to provide health 31 care services or services of any kind in the course of the 32 individual’s official duties, for compensation or in a 33 voluntary capacity, who is a health care provider, emergency 34 medical care provider as defined in section 147A.1 , fire 35 -178- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 178/ 1568
H.F. _____ fighter, or peace officer. “Care provider” also means an 1 individual who renders emergency care or assistance in an 2 emergency or due to an accident as described in section 613.17 . 3 4. “Communicable disease” means any disease spread from 4 person to person or animal to person. 5 5. “Contagious or infectious disease” means hepatitis in 6 any form, meningococcal disease, AIDS or HIV as defined in 7 section 141A.1 , tuberculosis, and any other disease determined 8 to be life-threatening to a person exposed to the disease as 9 established by rules adopted by the department, based upon a 10 determination by the state epidemiologist and in accordance 11 with guidelines of the centers for disease control and 12 prevention of the United States department of health and human 13 services. 14 6. “Department” means the Iowa department of public health 15 and human services . 16 7. “Designated officer” means a person who is designated by 17 a department, agency, division, or service organization to act 18 as an infection control liaison officer. 19 8. “Director” means the director of health and human 20 services. 21 8. 9. “Exposure” means a specific eye, mouth, other mucous 22 membrane, nonintact skin, or parenteral contact with blood or 23 other potentially infectious bodily fluids. 24 9. 10. “Exposure-prone procedure” means a procedure 25 performed by a health care provider which presents a recognized 26 risk of percutaneous injury to the health care provider and 27 if such an injury occurs, the health care provider’s blood 28 is likely to contact a patient’s body cavity, subcutaneous 29 tissues, or mucous membranes, or an exposure-prone procedure as 30 defined by the centers for disease control and prevention of 31 the United States department of health and human services. 32 10. 11. “HBV” means hepatitis B virus. 33 11. 12. “Health care facility” means a health care facility 34 as defined in section 135C.1 , an ambulatory surgical center, 35 -179- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 179/ 1568
H.F. _____ or a clinic. 1 12. 13. “Health care provider” means a person licensed 2 to practice medicine and surgery, osteopathic medicine 3 and surgery, chiropractic, podiatry, nursing, dentistry, 4 optometry, or as a physician assistant, dental hygienist, or 5 acupuncturist. 6 13. 14. “HIV” means HIV as defined in section 141A.1 . 7 14. 15. “Hospital” means hospital as defined in section 8 135B.1 . 9 15. 16. “Isolation” means the separation of persons or 10 animals presumably or actually infected with a communicable 11 disease or who are disease carriers for the usual period of 12 communicability of that disease in such places, marked by 13 placards if necessary, and under such conditions as will 14 prevent the direct or indirect conveyance of the infectious 15 agent or contagion to susceptible persons. 16 16. 17. “Local board” means the local board of health. 17 17. 18. “Local department” means the local health 18 department. 19 18. 19. “Placard” means a warning sign to be erected and 20 displayed on the periphery of a quarantine area, forbidding 21 entry to or exit from the area. 22 19. 20. “Public health disaster” means public health 23 disaster as defined in section 135.140 . 24 20. 21. “Quarantinable disease” means any communicable 25 disease designated by rule adopted by the department as 26 requiring quarantine or isolation to prevent its spread. 27 21. 22. “Quarantine” means the limitation of freedom 28 of movement of persons or animals that have been exposed to 29 a quarantinable disease within specified limits marked by 30 placards for a period of time equal to the longest usual 31 incubation period of the disease in such manner as to prevent 32 the spread of a quarantinable disease which affects people. 33 22. 23. “Reportable disease” means any disease designated 34 by rule adopted by the department requiring its occurrence to 35 -180- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 180/ 1568
H.F. _____ be reported to an appropriate authority. 1 23. 24. “Sexually transmitted disease or infection” 2 means a disease or infection as identified by rules adopted 3 by the department, based upon a determination by the state 4 epidemiologist and in accordance with guidelines of the 5 centers for disease control and prevention of the United States 6 department of health and human services. 7 24. 25. “Significant exposure” means a situation in which 8 there is a risk of contracting disease through exposure to 9 a person’s infectious bodily fluids in a manner capable of 10 transmitting an infectious agent as determined by the centers 11 for disease control and prevention of the United States 12 department of health and human services and adopted by rule of 13 the department. 14 25. 26. “Terminal cleaning” means cleaning procedures 15 defined in the isolation guidelines issued by the centers for 16 disease control and prevention of the United States department 17 of health and human services. 18 Sec. 249. Section 139A.3, subsection 3, paragraph c, Code 19 2023, is amended to read as follows: 20 c. Notwithstanding paragraph “b” , information contained in 21 the report may be reported in public health records in a manner 22 which prevents the identification of any person or business 23 named in the report. If information contained in the report 24 concerns a business, information disclosing the identity of 25 the business may be released to the public when the state 26 epidemiologist or the director of public health determines such 27 a release of information necessary for the protection of the 28 health of the public. 29 Sec. 250. Section 139A.8, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 30 amended to read as follows: 31 3. Subject to the provision of subsection 4 , the state board 32 of council on health and human services may modify or delete 33 any of the immunizations in subsection 2 . 34 Sec. 251. Section 139A.8, subsection 4, paragraph b, Code 35 -181- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 181/ 1568
H.F. _____ 2023, is amended to read as follows: 1 b. The exemptions under this subsection do not apply in 2 times of emergency or epidemic as determined by the state board 3 of council on health and human services and as declared by the 4 director of public health and human services . 5 Sec. 252. Section 139A.9, Code 2023, is amended to read as 6 follows: 7 139A.9 Forcible removal —— isolation —— quarantine. 8 The forcible removal and isolation or quarantine of any 9 infected person shall be accomplished according to the rules 10 and regulations of the local board or the rules of the state 11 board of council on health and human services . 12 Sec. 253. Section 141A.1, subsection 6, Code 2023, is 13 amended to read as follows: 14 6. “Department” means the Iowa department of public health 15 and human services . 16 Sec. 254. Section 141A.2, subsection 6, Code 2023, is 17 amended to read as follows: 18 6. The department, with the approval of the state 19 board of council on health and human services , may conduct 20 epidemiological blinded and nonblinded studies to determine 21 the incidence and prevalence of HIV infection. Initiation 22 of any new epidemiological studies shall be contingent upon 23 the receipt of funding sufficient to cover all the costs 24 associated with the studies. The informed consent, reporting, 25 and counseling requirements of this chapter shall not apply to 26 blinded studies. 27 Sec. 255. Section 141A.4, subsection 1, paragraph c, Code 28 2023, is amended to read as follows: 29 c. All persons having a history of injecting drug abuse use 30 disorder . 31 Sec. 256. Section 141A.9, subsection 2, paragraph j, Code 32 2023, is amended to read as follows: 33 j. To employees of state correctional institutions subject 34 to the jurisdiction of the department of corrections, employees 35 -182- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 182/ 1568
H.F. _____ of secure facilities for juveniles subject to the department 1 of health and human services, and employees of city and county 2 jails, if the employees have direct supervision over inmates of 3 those facilities or institutions in the exercise of the duties 4 prescribed pursuant to section 80.9B . 5 Sec. 257. Section 142.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 6 follows: 7 142.1 Delivery of bodies. 8 The body of every person dying in a public asylum, hospital, 9 county care facility, penitentiary, or reformatory in this 10 state, or found dead within the state, or which is to be buried 11 at public expense in this state, except those buried under the 12 provisions of chapter 144C or 249 , and which is suitable for 13 scientific purposes, shall be delivered to the medical college 14 of the state university, or some osteopathic or chiropractic 15 college or school located in this state, which has been 16 approved under the law regulating the practice of osteopathic 17 medicine or chiropractic; but no such body shall be delivered 18 to any such college or school if the deceased person expressed 19 a desire during the person’s last illness that the person’s 20 body should be buried or cremated, nor if such is the desire 21 of the person’s relatives. Such bodies shall be equitably 22 distributed among said colleges and schools according to their 23 needs for teaching anatomy in accordance with such rules as 24 may be adopted by the Iowa department of public health and 25 human services . The expense of transporting said bodies to 26 such college or school shall be paid by the college or school 27 receiving the same. If the deceased person has not expressed 28 a desire during the person’s last illness that the person’s 29 body should be buried or cremated and no person authorized to 30 control the deceased person’s remains under section 144C.5 31 requests the person’s body for burial or cremation, and if a 32 friend objects to the use of the deceased person’s body for 33 scientific purposes, said deceased person’s body shall be 34 forthwith delivered to such friend for burial or cremation at 35 -183- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 183/ 1568
H.F. _____ no expense to the state or county. Unless such friend provides 1 for burial and burial expenses within five days, the body shall 2 be used for scientific purposes under this chapter . 3 Sec. 258. Section 142.2, Code 2023, is amended to read as 4 follows: 5 142.2 Furnished to physicians. 6 When there are more dead bodies available for use under 7 section 142.1 than are desired by said colleges or schools, the 8 same may be delivered to physicians in the state for scientific 9 study under such rules as may be adopted by the Iowa department 10 of public health and human services . 11 Sec. 259. Section 142.3, Code 2023, is amended to read as 12 follows: 13 142.3 Notification of department. 14 Every county medical examiner, funeral director or embalmer, 15 and the managing officer of every public asylum, hospital, 16 county care facility, penitentiary, or reformatory, as soon 17 as any dead body shall come into the person’s custody which 18 may be used for scientific purposes as provided in sections 19 142.1 and 142.2 , shall at once notify the nearest relative 20 or friend of the deceased, if known, and the Iowa department 21 of public health and human services , and hold such body 22 unburied for forty-eight hours. Upon receipt of notification, 23 the department shall issue verbal or written instructions 24 relative to the disposition to be made of said body. Complete 25 jurisdiction over said bodies is vested exclusively in the Iowa 26 department of public health and human services . No autopsy or 27 post mortem, except as are legally ordered by county medical 28 examiners, shall be performed on any of said bodies prior to 29 their delivery to the medical schools. 30 Sec. 260. Section 142.9, Code 2023, is amended to read as 31 follows: 32 142.9 Failure to deliver dead body. 33 Any person having the custody of the dead body of any human 34 being which is required to be delivered for scientific purposes 35 -184- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 184/ 1568
H.F. _____ by this chapter , who shall fail to notify the Iowa department 1 of public health and human services of the existence of such 2 body, or fail to deliver the same in accordance with the 3 instructions of the department, shall be guilty of a simple 4 misdemeanor. 5 Sec. 261. Section 142A.2, Code 2023, is amended to read as 6 follows: 7 142A.2 Definitions. 8 As used in this chapter , unless the context otherwise 9 requires: 10 1. “Administrator” means the administrator of the division 11 of tobacco use prevention and control. 12 2. 1. “Commission” means the commission on tobacco use 13 prevention and control established in this chapter . 14 3. 2. “Community partnership” means a public agency or 15 nonprofit organization implementing the tobacco use prevention 16 and control initiative in a local area in accordance with this 17 chapter . 18 4. 3. “Department” means the Iowa department of public 19 health and human services . 20 5. 4. “Director” means the director of public health and 21 human services . 22 6. “Division” means the division of tobacco use prevention 23 and control of the Iowa department of public health, 24 established pursuant to this chapter . 25 7. 5. “Initiative” means the comprehensive tobacco use 26 prevention and control initiative established in this chapter . 27 8. 6. “Manufacturer” means manufacturer as defined in 28 section 453A.1 . 29 9. 7. “Pregnant woman” means a female of any age who is 30 pregnant. 31 10. 8. “School-age youth” means a person attending school 32 in kindergarten through grade twelve. 33 11. 9. “Tobacco” means both cigarettes and tobacco products 34 as defined in section 453A.1 . 35 -185- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 185/ 1568
H.F. _____ 12. 10. “Youth” means a person who is five through 1 twenty-four years of age. 2 Sec. 262. Section 142A.3, Code 2023, is amended to read as 3 follows: 4 142A.3 Tobacco use prevention and control —— division —— 5 commission —— created. 6 1. The department shall establish, as a separate and 7 distinct division within the department, a division of tobacco 8 use prevention and control. The division shall develop, 9 implement, and administer the initiative established in this 10 chapter and shall perform other duties as directed by this 11 chapter or as assigned by the director of public health . 12 2. A commission on tobacco use prevention and control 13 is established to develop policy, provide direction for 14 the initiative, and perform all other duties related to 15 the initiative and other tobacco use prevention and control 16 activities as directed by this chapter or referred to the 17 commission by the director of public health . 18 3. The membership of the commission shall include the 19 following voting members who shall serve three-year, staggered 20 terms: 21 a. Members, at least one of whom is a member of a racial 22 minority, to be appointed by the governor, subject to 23 confirmation by the senate pursuant to sections 2.32 and 69.19 , 24 and consisting of the following: 25 (1) Three members who are active with nonprofit health 26 organizations that emphasize tobacco use prevention or who are 27 active as health services providers, at the local level. 28 (2) Three members who are active with health promotion 29 activities at the local level in youth education, nonprofit 30 services, or other activities relating to tobacco use 31 prevention and control. 32 b. Three voting members, to be selected by the participants 33 in the annual statewide youth summit of the initiative’s youth 34 program, who shall not be subject to section 69.16 or 69.16A . 35 -186- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 186/ 1568
H.F. _____ However, the selection process shall provide for diversity 1 among the members and at least one of the youth members shall 2 be a female. 3 4. The commission shall also include the following ex 4 officio, nonvoting members: 5 a. Four members of the general assembly, with not more than 6 one member from each chamber being from the same political 7 party. The majority leader of the senate and the minority 8 leader of the senate shall each appoint one of the senate 9 members. The majority leader of the house of representatives 10 and the minority leader of the house of representatives shall 11 each appoint one of the house members. 12 b. The presiding officer of the statewide youth executive 13 body, selected by the delegates to the statewide youth summit. 14 5. In addition to the members of the commission, the 15 following agencies, organizations, and persons shall each 16 assign a single liaison to the commission to provide assistance 17 to the commission in the discharge of the commission’s duties: 18 a. The department of education. 19 b. The drug policy coordinator. 20 c. The department of justice, office of the attorney 21 general. 22 d. The department of human services. 23 6. Citizen members shall be reimbursed for actual and 24 necessary expenses incurred in performance of their duties. 25 Citizen members shall be paid a per diem as specified in 26 section 7E.6 . Legislative members are eligible for per diem 27 and expenses as provided in section 2.10 . 28 7. A member of the commission who is convicted of a crime 29 relating to tobacco, alcohol, or controlled substances is 30 subject to removal from the commission. 31 8. A vacancy on the commission other than for the youth 32 members shall be filled in the same manner as the original 33 appointment for the balance of the unexpired term. A youth 34 member vacancy shall be filled by the presiding officer of the 35 -187- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 187/ 1568
H.F. _____ statewide executive body as selected by the delegates to the 1 statewide youth summit. 2 9. The commission shall elect a chairperson from among its 3 voting members and may select other officers from among its 4 voting members, as determined necessary by the commission. 5 The commission shall meet regularly as determined by the 6 commission, upon the call of the chairperson, or upon the call 7 of a majority of the voting members. 8 10. The commission may designate an advisory council. The 9 commission shall determine the membership and representation 10 of the advisory council and members of the council shall serve 11 at the pleasure of the commission. The advisory council may 12 include representatives of health care provider groups, parent 13 groups, antitobacco advocacy programs and organizations, 14 research and evaluation experts, and youth organizers. 15 Sec. 263. Section 142A.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 16 follows: 17 142A.4 Commission duties. 18 The commission shall do all of the following: 19 1. Develop and implement the comprehensive tobacco use 20 prevention and control initiative as provided in this chapter . 21 2. Provide a forum for the discussion, development, and 22 recommendation of public policy alternatives in the field of 23 tobacco use prevention and control. 24 3. Develop an educational component of the initiative. 25 Educational efforts provided through the school system shall be 26 developed in conjunction with the department of education. 27 4. Develop a plan for implementation of the initiative in 28 accordance with the purpose and intent specified in section 29 142A.1 . 30 5. Provide for technical assistance, training, and other 31 support under the initiative. 32 6. Take actions to develop and implement a statewide 33 system for the initiative programs that are delivered through 34 community partnerships. 35 -188- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 188/ 1568
H.F. _____ 7. Manage and coordinate the provision of funding and other 1 moneys available to the initiative by combining all or portions 2 of appropriations or other revenues as authorized by law. 3 8. Assist with the linkage of the initiative with child 4 welfare and juvenile justice decategorization projects, 5 education programming, early childhood Iowa areas, and other 6 programs and services directed to youth at the state and 7 community level. 8 9. a. Coordinate and respond to any requests from a 9 community partnership relating to any of the following: 10 (1) Removal of barriers to community partnership efforts. 11 (2) Pooling and redirecting of existing federal, state, or 12 other public or private funds available for purposes that are 13 consistent with the initiative. 14 (3) Seeking of federal waivers to assist community 15 partnership efforts. 16 b. In coordinating and responding to the requests, the 17 commission shall work with state agencies, the governor, and 18 the general assembly as necessary to address requests deemed 19 appropriate by the commission. 20 10. Adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A as necessary for 21 the designation, governance, and oversight of the initiative 22 and the implementation of this chapter . The commission shall 23 provide for community partnership and youth program input in 24 the rules adoption process. The rules shall include but are 25 not limited to all of the following: 26 a. Performance indicators for initiative programs, community 27 partnerships, and the services provided under the auspices of 28 community partnerships. The performance indicators shall be 29 developed with input from communities. 30 b. Minimum standards to further the provision of equal 31 access to services. 32 11. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of performance 33 measures utilized under the initiative. 34 12. Submit a report to the governor and the general assembly 35 -189- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 189/ 1568
H.F. _____ on a periodic basis, during the initial year of operation, 1 and on an annual basis thereafter, regarding the initiative, 2 including demonstrated progress based on performance 3 indicators. The commission shall report more frequently if 4 requested by the joint appropriations subcommittee that makes 5 recommendations concerning the commission’s budget. Beginning 6 July 1, 2005, the commission shall also perform a comprehensive 7 review of the initiative and shall submit a report of its 8 findings to the governor and the general assembly on or before 9 December 15, 2005. 10 13. Represented by the chairperson of the commission, 11 annually appear before the joint appropriations subcommittee 12 that makes recommendations concerning the commission’s budget 13 to report on budget expenditures and division department 14 operations relative to the prior fiscal year and the current 15 fiscal year. 16 14. Advise the director in evaluating potential candidates 17 for the position of administrator, consult with the director 18 in the hiring of the administrator, and review and advise 19 the director on the performance of the administrator in the 20 discharge of the administrator’s duties. 21 15. 14. Prioritize funding needs and the allocation of 22 moneys appropriated and other resources available for the 23 programs and activities of the initiative. 24 16. 15. Review fiscal needs of the initiative and make 25 recommendations to the director in the development of budget 26 requests. 27 17. 16. Solicit and accept any gift of money or property, 28 including any grant of money, services, or property from the 29 federal government, the state, a political subdivision, or 30 a private source that is consistent with the goals of the 31 initiative. The commission shall adopt rules prohibiting the 32 acceptance of gifts from a manufacturer of tobacco products. 33 18. 17. Advise and make recommendations to the governor, 34 the general assembly, and the director , and the administrator , 35 -190- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 190/ 1568
H.F. _____ relative to tobacco use, treatment, intervention, prevention, 1 control, and education programs in the state. 2 19. 18. Evaluate the work of the division and the 3 department relating to the initiative. For this purpose, the 4 commission shall have access to any relevant department records 5 and documents, and other information reasonably obtainable by 6 the department. 7 20. 19. Develop the structure for the statewide youth 8 summit to be held annually. 9 21. 20. Approve the content of any materials distributed 10 by the youth program pursuant to section 142A.9 , prior to 11 distribution of the materials. 12 Sec. 264. Section 142A.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 13 follows: 14 142A.5 Director and administrator Department duties. 15 1. The director department shall do all of the following: 16 a. Establish and maintain the division of tobacco use 17 prevention and control. 18 b. Employ a separate division administrator, in accordance 19 with the requirements of section 142A.4, subsection 14 , in a 20 full-time equivalent position whose sole responsibility and 21 duty shall be the administration and oversight of the division. 22 The division administrator shall report to and shall serve 23 at the pleasure of the director. The administrator shall 24 be exempt from the merit system provisions of chapter 8A, 25 subchapter IV . 26 c. 1. Coordinate all tobacco use prevention and control 27 programs and activities under the purview of the department. 28 d. 2. Receive and review budget recommendations from the 29 commission. The director shall consider these recommendations 30 in developing the budget request for the department. 31 2. The administrator shall do all of the following: 32 a. 3. Implement the initiative, coordinate the activities 33 of the commission and the initiative, and coordinate other 34 tobacco use prevention and control activities as assigned by 35 -191- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 191/ 1568
H.F. _____ the director . 1 b. 4. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of performance 2 measures. 3 c. 5. Provide staff and administrative support to the 4 commission. 5 d. 6. Administer contracts entered into under this chapter . 6 e. 7. Coordinate and cooperate with other tobacco use 7 prevention and control programs within and outside of the 8 state. 9 f. 8. Provide necessary information to the commission 10 to assist the commission in making its annual report to the 11 joint appropriations subcommittee pursuant to section 142A.4, 12 subsection 13, and in fulfilling other commission duties 13 pursuant to section 142A.4 . 14 Sec. 265. Section 142A.6, subsections 1 and 4, Code 2023, 15 are amended to read as follows: 16 1. A comprehensive tobacco use prevention and control 17 initiative is established. The division department shall 18 implement the initiative as provided in this chapter . 19 4. The division department shall implement the initiative 20 in a manner that ensures that youth are extensively involved 21 in the decision making for the programs implemented under 22 the initiative. The initiative shall also involve parents, 23 schools, and community members in activities to achieve the 24 results desired for the initiative. The division department 25 shall encourage collaboration at the state and local levels 26 to maximize available resources and to provide flexibility to 27 support community efforts. 28 Sec. 266. Section 142C.15, subsections 1 and 2, Code 2023, 29 are amended to read as follows: 30 1. An anatomical gift public awareness and transplantation 31 fund is created as a separate fund in the state treasury 32 under the control of the Iowa department of public health and 33 human services . The fund shall consist of moneys remitted 34 by the county treasurer of a county or by the department of 35 -192- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 192/ 1568
H.F. _____ transportation which were collected through the payment of a 1 contribution made by an applicant for registration of a motor 2 vehicle pursuant to section 321.44A and any other contributions 3 to the fund. 4 2. The moneys collected under this section and deposited 5 in the fund are appropriated to the Iowa department of public 6 health and human services for the purposes specified in 7 this section . Moneys in the fund shall not be subject to 8 appropriation or expenditure for any other purpose. 9 Sec. 267. Section 142C.15, subsection 4, unnumbered 10 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 11 The Iowa department of public health and human services may 12 use not more than five percent of the moneys in the fund for 13 administrative costs. The remaining moneys in the fund may 14 be expended through grants to any of the following persons, 15 subject to the following conditions: 16 Sec. 268. Section 142C.17, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 17 2023, is amended to read as follows: 18 The Iowa department of public health and human services , in 19 conjunction with any statewide organ procurement organization 20 in Iowa, shall prepare and submit a report to the general 21 assembly on or before January 1 each year regarding organ 22 donation rates and voluntary compliance efforts with hospital 23 organ and tissue donation protocols by physicians, hospitals, 24 and other health systems organizations. The report shall 25 contain the following: 26 Sec. 269. Section 142C.18, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 27 amended to read as follows: 28 1. The director department of public health and human 29 services shall contract with and recognize the Iowa donor 30 registry for the purpose of indicating on the donor registry 31 all relevant information regarding a donor’s making or amending 32 of an anatomical gift. 33 Sec. 270. Section 142D.2, Code 2023, is amended by adding 34 the following new subsection: 35 -193- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 193/ 1568
H.F. _____ NEW SUBSECTION . 3A. “Department” means the department of 1 health and human services. 2 Sec. 271. Section 142D.6, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 3 amended to read as follows: 4 3. The owner, operator, manager, or other person having 5 custody or control of a public place, place of employment, 6 area declared a nonsmoking place pursuant to section 142D.5 , 7 or outdoor area where smoking is prohibited under this 8 chapter shall clearly and conspicuously post in and at every 9 entrance to the public place, place of employment, area 10 declared a nonsmoking place pursuant to section 142D.5 , or 11 outdoor area, “no smoking” signs or the international “no 12 smoking” symbol. Additionally, a “no smoking” sign or the 13 international “no smoking” symbol shall be placed in every 14 vehicle that constitutes a public place, place of employment, 15 or area declared a nonsmoking place pursuant to section 142D.5 16 under this chapter , visible from the exterior of the vehicle. 17 All signs shall contain the telephone number for reporting 18 complaints and the internet site of the department of public 19 health . The owner, operator, manager, or other person having 20 custody or control of the public place, place of employment, 21 area declared a nonsmoking place pursuant to section 142D.5 , 22 or outdoor area may use the sample signs provided on the 23 department of public health’s department’s internet site, or 24 may use another sign if the contents of the sign comply with 25 the requirements of this subsection . 26 Sec. 272. Section 142D.8, Code 2023, is amended to read as 27 follows: 28 142D.8 Enforcement. 29 1. This chapter shall be enforced by the department of 30 public health or the department’s designee. The department of 31 public health shall adopt rules to administer this chapter , 32 including rules regarding enforcement. The department 33 of public health shall provide information regarding the 34 provisions of this chapter and related compliance issues to 35 -194- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 194/ 1568
H.F. _____ employers, owners, operators, managers, and other persons 1 having custody or control of a public place, place of 2 employment, area declared a nonsmoking place pursuant to 3 section 142D.5 , or outdoor area where smoking is prohibited, 4 and the general public via the department’s internet site. The 5 internet site shall include sample signage and the telephone 6 number for reporting complaints. Judicial magistrates shall 7 hear and determine violations of this chapter . 8 2. If a public place is subject to any state or political 9 subdivision inspection process or is under contract with the 10 state or a political subdivision, the person performing the 11 inspection shall assess compliance with the requirements of 12 this chapter and shall report any violations to the department 13 of public health or the department’s designee. 14 3. An owner, operator, manager, or other person having 15 custody or control of a public place, place of employment, area 16 declared a nonsmoking place pursuant to section 142D.5 , or 17 outdoor area regulated under this chapter shall inform persons 18 violating this chapter of the provisions of this chapter . 19 4. An employee or private citizen may bring a legal action 20 to enforce this chapter . Any person may register a complaint 21 under this chapter by filing a complaint with the department of 22 public health or the department’s designee. 23 5. In addition to the remedies provided in this section , the 24 department of public health or the department’s designee or any 25 other person aggrieved by the failure of the owner, operator, 26 manager, or other person having custody or control of a public 27 place, place of employment, area declared a nonsmoking place 28 pursuant to section 142D.5 , or outdoor area regulated by this 29 chapter to comply with this chapter may seek injunctive relief 30 to enforce this chapter . 31 Sec. 273. Section 142D.9, subsection 5, Code 2023, is 32 amended to read as follows: 33 5. Violation of this chapter constitutes a public nuisance 34 which may be abated by the department of public health or the 35 -195- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 195/ 1568
H.F. _____ department’s designee by restraining order, preliminary or 1 permanent injunction, or other means provided by law, and the 2 entity abating the public nuisance may take action to recover 3 the costs of such abatement. 4 Sec. 274. Section 144.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 5 follows: 6 144.1 Definitions. 7 As used in this chapter , unless the context otherwise 8 requires: 9 1. “Board” means the state board of health. 10 2. “Book” , “list” , “record” , or “schedule” kept by a county 11 auditor, assessor, treasurer, recorder, sheriff, or other 12 county officer means the county system as defined in section 13 445.1 . 14 3. 1. “Court of competent jurisdiction” when used to refer 15 to inspection of an original certificate of birth based upon an 16 adoption means the court where the adoption was ordered. 17 4. 2. “Cremated remains” means all the remains of the 18 cremated human body recovered after the completion of the 19 cremation process, including pulverization which leaves only 20 bone fragments reduced to unidentifiable dimensions, and may 21 include the residue of any foreign matter including casket 22 material, bridgework, or eyeglasses that were cremated with the 23 human remains. 24 5. 3. “Cremation” means the technical process, using 25 heat and flame, that reduces human remains to bone fragments, 26 with the reduction taking place through heat and evaporation. 27 Cremation shall include the processing, and may include the 28 pulverization, of the bone fragments. 29 6. 4. “Dead body” means a lifeless human body or parts 30 or bones of a body, if, from the state of the body, parts, 31 or bones, it may reasonably be concluded that death recently 32 occurred. 33 7. 5. “Department” means the Iowa department of public 34 health and human services . 35 -196- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 196/ 1568
H.F. _____ 8. “Division” means a division, within the department, for 1 records and statistics. 2 9. 6. “Fetal death” means death prior to the complete 3 expulsion or extraction from its mother of a product of human 4 conception, irrespective of the duration of pregnancy. Death 5 is indicated by the fact that after expulsion or extraction 6 the fetus does not breathe or show any other evidence of life 7 such as beating of the heart, pulsation of the umbilical cord, 8 or definite movement of voluntary muscles. In determining a 9 fetal death, heartbeats shall be distinguished from transient 10 cardiac contractions, and respirations shall be distinguished 11 from fleeting respiratory efforts or gasps. 12 10. 7. “Filing” means the presentation of a certificate, 13 report, or other record, provided for in this chapter , of a 14 birth, death, fetal death, adoption, marriage, dissolution, or 15 annulment for registration by the division department . 16 11. 8. “Final disposition” means the burial, interment, 17 cremation, removal from the state, or other disposition of a 18 dead body or fetus. 19 12. 9. “Institution” means any establishment, public 20 or private, which provides inpatient medical, surgical, 21 or diagnostic care or treatment, or nursing, custodial, or 22 domiciliary care to two or more unrelated individuals, or to 23 which persons are committed by law. 24 13. 10. “Live birth” means the complete expulsion or 25 extraction from its mother of a product of human conception, 26 irrespective of the duration of pregnancy, which, after 27 such expulsion or extraction, breathes or shows any other 28 evidence of life such as beating of the heart, pulsation of 29 the umbilical cord, or definite movement of voluntary muscles, 30 whether or not the umbilical cord has been cut or the placenta 31 is attached. In determining a live birth, heartbeats shall 32 be distinguished from transient cardiac contractions, and 33 respirations shall be distinguished from fleeting respiratory 34 efforts or gasps. 35 -197- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 197/ 1568
H.F. _____ 11. “Record” kept by a county auditor, assessor, treasurer, 1 recorder, sheriff, or other county officer means the county 2 system as defined in section 445.1. 3 14. 12. “Registration” means the process by which vital 4 statistic records are completed, filed, and incorporated by the 5 division department in the division’s department’s official 6 records. 7 15. 13. “State registrar” means the state registrar of 8 vital statistics. 9 16. 14. “System of vital statistics” includes the 10 registration, collection, preservation, amendment, and 11 certification of vital statistics records, and activities and 12 records related thereto to the records including the data 13 processing, analysis, and publication of statistical data 14 derived from such records. 15 17. 15. “Vital statistics” means records of births, deaths, 16 fetal deaths, adoptions, marriages, dissolutions, annulments, 17 and data related thereto to the records . 18 Sec. 275. Section 144.2, Code 2023, is amended to read as 19 follows: 20 144.2 Division of records Records and statistics. 21 There is established in the The department a division for 22 records and statistics which shall install, maintain, and 23 operate the system of vital statistics throughout the state. 24 No system for the registration of births, deaths, fetal deaths, 25 adoptions, marriages, dissolutions, and annulments, shall be 26 maintained in the state or any of its political subdivisions 27 other than the one provided for in this chapter . Suitable 28 quarters shall be provided for the division department 29 by the executive council at the seat of government. The 30 quarters shall be properly equipped for the permanent and safe 31 preservation of all official records made and returned under 32 this chapter . 33 Sec. 276. Section 144.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 34 follows: 35 -198- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 198/ 1568
H.F. _____ 144.4 Registrar State registrar . 1 The director of public health or the director’s designee 2 shall be the state registrar of vital statistics and shall 3 carry out the provisions of this chapter . 4 Sec. 277. Section 144.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 5 follows: 6 144.5 Duties of state registrar. 7 The state registrar shall do all of the following : 8 1. Administer and enforce this chapter and the rules issued 9 under this chapter , and issue instructions for the efficient 10 administration of the statewide system of vital statistics and 11 the division for records and statistics . 12 2. Direct and supervise the statewide system of vital 13 statistics and the division for records and statistics and be 14 custodian of its records. 15 3. Direct, supervise, and control the activities of clerks 16 of the district court and county recorders related to the 17 operation of the vital statistics system and provide registrars 18 with necessary postage. 19 4. Prescribe, print, and distribute the forms required by 20 this chapter and prescribe any other means for transmission of 21 data, as necessary to accomplish complete, accurate reporting. 22 5. Prepare and publish annual reports of vital statistics of 23 this state and other reports as may be required. 24 6. Delegate functions and duties vested in the state 25 registrar to officers, to employees of the department, to the 26 clerks of the district court, and to the county registrars as 27 the state registrar deems necessary or expedient. 28 7. Provide, by rules, for appropriate morbidity reporting. 29 Sec. 278. Section 144.12A, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 30 amended to read as follows: 31 4. The department shall, upon request, provide the name, 32 address, social security number, and any other identifying 33 information of a registrant to the biological mother of 34 the child; a court; the department of human services; the 35 -199- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 199/ 1568
H.F. _____ attorney of any party to an adoption, termination of parental 1 rights, or establishment of paternity or support action; or 2 to the child support recovery unit services for an action to 3 establish paternity or support ; or any other subunit of the 4 department subject to prior approval by the state registrar . 5 The information shall not be divulged to any other person and 6 shall be considered a confidential record as to any other 7 person, except upon order of the court for good cause shown. 8 If the registry has not received a declaration of paternity, 9 the department shall provide a written statement to that effect 10 to the person making the inquiry. 11 Sec. 279. Section 144.13, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 12 amended to read as follows: 13 4. The division state registrar shall make all of the 14 following available to the child support recovery unit 15 services , upon request: 16 a. A copy of a child’s birth certificate. 17 b. The social security numbers of the mother and the father. 18 c. A copy of the affidavit of paternity if filed pursuant 19 to section 252A.3A and any subsequent rescission form which 20 rescinds the affidavit. 21 d. Information, other than information for medical and 22 health use only, identified on a child’s birth certificate or 23 on an affidavit of paternity filed pursuant to section 252A.3A . 24 The information may be provided as mutually agreed upon by the 25 division state registrar and the child support recovery unit 26 services , including by automated exchange. 27 Sec. 280. Section 144.13A, subsection 5, paragraph a, Code 28 2023, is amended to read as follows: 29 a. Ten dollars of each registration fee is appropriated and 30 shall be used for primary and secondary child abuse prevention 31 programs pursuant to section 235A.1 , and ten dollars of each 32 registration fee is appropriated and shall be used for the 33 center for congenital and inherited disorders central registry 34 established pursuant to section 136A.6 . Notwithstanding 35 -200- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 200/ 1568
H.F. _____ section 8.33 , moneys appropriated in this paragraph that remain 1 unencumbered or unobligated at the close of the fiscal year 2 shall not revert but shall remain available for expenditure 3 for the purposes designated until the close of the succeeding 4 fiscal year, and shall not be transferred, used, obligated, 5 appropriated, or otherwise encumbered except as provided in 6 this paragraph. 7 Sec. 281. Section 144.26, Code 2023, is amended to read as 8 follows: 9 144.26 Death certificate. 10 1. a. A death certificate for each death which occurs 11 in this state shall be filed as directed by the state 12 registrar within three days after the death and prior to final 13 disposition, and shall be registered by the county registrar 14 if it has been completed and filed in accordance with this 15 chapter . A death certificate shall include the social security 16 number, if provided, of the deceased person. All information 17 including the certifying physician’s, physician assistant’s, 18 or advanced registered nurse practitioner’s name shall be 19 typewritten. 20 b. A physician assistant or an advanced registered nurse 21 practitioner authorized to sign a death certificate shall be 22 licensed in this state and shall have been in charge of the 23 deceased patient’s care. 24 2. All information included on a death certificate may 25 be provided as mutually agreed upon by the division state 26 registrar and the child support recovery unit services , 27 including by automated exchange. 28 3. a. The county in which a dead body is found is the 29 county of death. If death occurs in a moving conveyance, 30 the county in which the dead body is first removed from the 31 conveyance is the county of death. 32 b. If a decedent died outside of the county of the 33 decedent’s residence, the state registrar shall send a copy 34 of the decedent’s death certificate and any amendments to the 35 -201- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 201/ 1568
H.F. _____ county registrar of the county of the decedent’s residence. 1 The county registrar shall record a death certificate received 2 pursuant to this paragraph in the same records in which the 3 death certificate of a decedent who died within the county 4 is recorded. The state registrar may provide the county 5 registrars with electronic access to vital records in lieu of 6 the requirements of this paragraph. 7 4. a. The department shall establish by rule procedures 8 for making a finding of presumption of death when no body 9 can be found. The department shall also provide by rule 10 the responsibility for completing and signing the medical 11 certification of cause of death in such circumstances. The 12 presumptive death certificate shall be in a form prescribed by 13 the state registrar and filed in the county where the death was 14 presumed to occur. 15 b. The division department shall provide for the correction, 16 substitution, or removal of a presumptive death certificate 17 when the body of the person is later found, additional facts 18 are discovered, or the person is discovered to be alive. 19 5. Upon the activation of an electronic death record system, 20 each person with a duty related to death certificates shall 21 participate in the electronic death record system. A person 22 with a duty related to a death certificate includes but is not 23 limited to a physician as defined in section 135.1 , a physician 24 assistant, an advanced registered nurse practitioner, a funeral 25 director, and a county recorder. 26 Sec. 282. Section 144.29A, subsection 1, paragraph c, Code 27 2023, is amended to read as follows: 28 c. The maternal health services region of the Iowa 29 department of public health and human services , as designated 30 as of July 1, 1997, in which the patient resides. 31 Sec. 283. Section 144.36, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 32 amended to read as follows: 33 1. A certificate recording each marriage performed in 34 this state shall be filed with the state registrar. The 35 -202- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 202/ 1568
H.F. _____ county registrar shall prepare the certificate on the form 1 furnished by the state registrar upon the basis of information 2 obtained from the parties to be married, who shall attest to 3 the information by their signatures. The county registrar in 4 each county shall keep a record book for marriages of marriage 5 certificates as required by the state registrar . The form of 6 marriage record books shall be uniform throughout the state. A 7 properly indexed permanent record of marriage certificates upon 8 microfilm, electronic computer, or data processing equipment 9 may be kept in lieu of marriage record books. 10 Sec. 284. Section 144.37, Code 2023, is amended to read as 11 follows: 12 144.37 Dissolution and annulment records. 13 1. For each dissolution or annulment of marriage granted 14 by any court in this state, a record shall be prepared by 15 the clerk of court or by the petitioner or the petitioner’s 16 legal representative if directed by the clerk and filed by 17 the clerk of court with the state registrar. The information 18 necessary to prepare the report record shall be furnished with 19 the petition, to the clerk of court by the petitioner or the 20 petitioner’s legal representative, on forms supplied by the 21 state registrar. 22 2. The clerk of the district court in each county shall 23 keep a record book for maintain the records of dissolutions and 24 annulments of marriage as required by the state registrar . The 25 form of dissolution record books shall be uniform throughout 26 the state. A properly indexed record of dissolutions upon 27 microfilm, electronic computer, or data processing equipment 28 may be kept in lieu of dissolution record books. 29 3. On or before the tenth day of each calendar month, the 30 clerk of court shall forward to the state registrar the record 31 of each dissolution and annulment granted during the preceding 32 calendar month and related reports required by regulations 33 issued under this chapter . 34 Sec. 285. Section 144.43, subsection 3, paragraph b, Code 35 -203- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 203/ 1568
H.F. _____ 2023, is amended to read as follows: 1 b. The following vital statistics records in the custody 2 of the state archivist may be inspected and copied as of right 3 under chapter 22 : 4 (1) A record of birth that if the record is at least 5 seventy-five years old or upon proof of entitlement to the 6 record . 7 (2) A record of marriage that if the record is at least 8 seventy-five years old or upon proof of entitlement to the 9 record . 10 (3) A record of divorce, dissolution of marriage, 11 or annulment of marriage that if the record is at least 12 seventy-five years old or upon proof of entitlement to the 13 record . 14 (4) A record of death or fetal death, either of which if the 15 record is at least fifty years old or upon proof of entitlement 16 to the record . 17 Sec. 286. Section 144A.2, subsection 5, Code 2023, is 18 amended to read as follows: 19 5. “Department” means the Iowa department of public health 20 and human services . 21 Sec. 287. Section 144D.1, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 22 amended to read as follows: 23 2. “Department” means the department of public health and 24 human services . 25 Sec. 288. Section 146A.1, subsection 1, paragraph d, 26 subparagraph (1), unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended 27 to read as follows: 28 That the woman has been provided information regarding all 29 of the following, based upon the materials developed by the 30 department of public health and human services pursuant to 31 subparagraph (2): 32 Sec. 289. Section 146A.1, subsection 1, paragraph d, 33 subparagraph (2), unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended 34 to read as follows: 35 -204- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 204/ 1568
H.F. _____ The department of public health and human services shall 1 make available to physicians, upon request, all of the 2 following information: 3 Sec. 290. Section 146B.1, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 4 amended to read as follows: 5 3. “Department” means the department of public health and 6 human services . 7 Sec. 291. Section 147.1, subsection 2, Code 2023, is amended 8 to read as follows: 9 2. “Department” means the department of public health and 10 human services . 11 Sec. 292. Section 147.77, Code 2023, is amended to read as 12 follows: 13 147.77 Powers, privileges, rights, or duties provided by rule 14 —— applicability to physician assistants. 15 1. The following agencies that adopt rules pursuant to 16 chapter 17A providing a power, privilege, right, or duty to 17 a physician licensed under chapter 148 or other profession 18 licensed under this subtitle relating to the following subjects 19 shall, consistent with the scope of practice of physician 20 assistants licensed under chapter 148C , and unless otherwise 21 inconsistent with state or federal law, provide the same power, 22 privilege, right, or duty by rule to a physician assistant 23 licensed under chapter 148C : 24 a. The department of administrative services, with respect 25 to rules relating to the following: 26 (1) Retroactive conversion of vacation time to sick leave 27 for vacation time spent under the care of a physician. 28 (2) Certification of a catastrophic illness by a physician 29 for purposes of donation of leave and second medical 30 opinions and updates sought from a physician relating to such 31 certifications. 32 b. The department on aging, with respect to rules relating 33 to a written order from a physician for an older individual 34 requesting a therapeutic diet, and the interpretation of such 35 -205- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 205/ 1568
H.F. _____ orders. 1 c. b. The department of corrections, with respect to rules 2 relating to the following: 3 (1) That a parolee shall not use, purchase, possess, or 4 transfer any drugs unless prescribed by a physician. 5 (2) That a serious medical need is one that has been 6 diagnosed by a physician as requiring treatment or is one so 7 obvious that a lay person would easily recognize the necessity 8 for a physician’s attention. 9 (3) That each jail shall have a designated licensed 10 physician, licensed osteopathic physician, or medical resource 11 designated for the medical supervision, care, and treatment of 12 prisoners as deemed necessary and appropriate. 13 (4) That prescription medication, as ordered by a licensed 14 physician, licensed osteopathic physician, or licensed dentist 15 shall be provided in accordance with the directions of the 16 prescribing physician or dentist. Prisoners with medication 17 from a personal physician, osteopathic physician, or dentist 18 may be evaluated by a physician, osteopathic physician, or 19 dentist selected by the jail administrator to determine if the 20 present medication is appropriate. 21 (5) That expired drugs or drugs not in unit dose packaging, 22 whose administration had been discontinued by the attending 23 physician, shall be destroyed by the jail administrator or 24 designee in the presence of a witness. 25 (6) That special diets in jails prescribed by a physician 26 shall be followed and documented, that the physician who 27 prescribes the special diet shall specify a date on which the 28 diet will be reviewed for renewal or discontinuation, and that 29 unless specified by the prescribing physician, a certified 30 dietitian shall develop the menu. 31 (7) That special diets prescribed by a physician for the 32 care and treatment of juveniles in nonsecure hold shall be 33 followed and documented. 34 (8) For medical services in temporary holding facilities, 35 -206- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 206/ 1568
H.F. _____ that a serious medical need is one that has been diagnosed by 1 a physician as requiring treatment or one that is so obvious 2 that a lay person would easily recognize the necessity for a 3 physician’s attention. 4 (9) For medical resources in temporary holding facilities, 5 that each facility shall have a designated licensed physician, 6 licensed osteopathic physician, or medical resource designated 7 for the medical supervision, care, and treatment of detainees 8 as deemed necessary and appropriate. 9 (10) Medication procedures in temporary holding facilities, 10 that prescription medication, as ordered by a licensed 11 physician, licensed osteopathic physician, or licensed dentist 12 shall be provided in accordance with the directions of the 13 prescribing physician or dentist. Detainees with medication 14 from a personal physician, osteopathic physician, or dentist 15 may be evaluated by a physician, osteopathic physician, or 16 dentist selected by the facility administrator to determine if 17 the present medication is appropriate. 18 (11) For medication storage in temporary holding 19 facilities, that expired drugs or drugs not in unit dose 20 packaging, whose administration had been discontinued by 21 the attending physician, shall be destroyed by the facility 22 administrator or designee in the presence of a witness. 23 (12) For medical diets in temporary holding facilities, 24 that special diets as prescribed by a physician shall be 25 followed and documented. 26 (13) For medical care and treatment for juveniles in 27 nonsecure holds in temporary holding facilities, that special 28 diets as prescribed by a physician shall be followed and 29 documented. 30 d. c. The economic development authority, with respect 31 to rules relating to the certification of a person with a 32 disability for the purpose of the targeted small business 33 program, that in order to be considered a person with a 34 disability for the purpose of the targeted small business 35 -207- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 207/ 1568
H.F. _____ program, the person must qualify and receive certification 1 as having a disability from a licensed medical physician or 2 must have been found eligible for vocational rehabilitation 3 services by the department of education, division of vocational 4 rehabilitation services, or by the department for the blind. 5 e. d. The department of education, with respect to rules 6 relating to the following: 7 (1) For statements relating to medication administration 8 policies, that a statement that persons administering 9 medication shall include authorized practitioners, such as 10 licensed registered nurses and physicians, and persons to whom 11 authorized practitioners have delegated the administration 12 of prescription and nonprescription drugs. Individuals 13 shall self-administer asthma or other airway constricting 14 disease medication or possess and have use of an epinephrine 15 auto-injector with parent and physician consent on file, 16 without the necessity of demonstrating competency to 17 self-administer these medications. 18 (2) For medication administration courses relating 19 to medication administration policies, that a medication 20 administration course be conducted by a registered nurse 21 or licensed pharmacist and include an annual medication 22 administration procedural skills check completed with a 23 registered nurse or pharmacist. 24 (3) For school-based youth services programs, that 25 preventive and primary health care services shall be delivered 26 by specifically credentialed providers as specified. 27 f. e. The department of health and human services, with 28 respect to rules relating to the following: 29 (1) That an incident for purposes of accreditation 30 of providers of services to persons with mental illness, 31 intellectual disabilities, or developmental disabilities 32 includes but is not limited to an occurrence involving the 33 individual using the service that results in a physical injury 34 to or by the individual that requires a physician’s treatment 35 -208- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 208/ 1568
H.F. _____ or admission to a hospital. 1 (2) That a mental health professional, for purposes 2 of accreditation of providers of services to persons with 3 mental illness, intellectual disabilities, or developmental 4 disabilities, includes a medical professional licensed in this 5 state, provided that the professional otherwise meets all of 6 the conditions to qualify as a mental health professional. 7 (3) That home health aide services for purposes of 8 disability services management and regional services may 9 include medications specifically ordered by a physician. 10 (4) That payment relating to the state supplementary 11 assistance program for residential care shall only be made when 12 there is on file an order written by a physician certifying 13 that the applicant or recipient being admitted requires 14 residential care but does not require nursing services. 15 (5) That a case folder for a facility participating in 16 the state supplementary assistance program must include a 17 physician’s statement certifying that a resident does not 18 require nursing services. 19 (6) That personnel providing psychological evaluations 20 and counseling or psychotherapy services for area education 21 agencies under the medical assistance program include specified 22 professions endorsed, licensed, or registered in this state, 23 provided that the professional otherwise meets all of the 24 conditions to qualify as a mental health professional. 25 (7) That personnel providing psychological evaluations and 26 counseling or psychotherapy services for providers of infant 27 and toddler program services under the medical assistance 28 program include specified professions endorsed, licensed, 29 or registered in this state, provided that the professional 30 otherwise meets all of the conditions to qualify as a mental 31 health professional. 32 (8) That personnel providing other services for providers 33 of infant and toddler program services under the medical 34 assistance program include specified professions recognized, 35 -209- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 209/ 1568
H.F. _____ endorsed, or licensed in this state, provided that the 1 professional otherwise meets all of the conditions to qualify 2 as a mental health professional. 3 (9) That personnel providing psychological evaluations 4 and counseling or psychotherapy services for providers of 5 local education agency services under the medical assistance 6 program include specified professions endorsed, licensed, 7 or registered in this state, provided that the professional 8 otherwise meets all of the conditions to qualify as a mental 9 health professional. 10 (10) That personnel providing other services for providers 11 of local education agency services under the medical assistance 12 program include specified professions recognized, endorsed, 13 or licensed in this state, provided that the professional 14 otherwise meets all of the conditions to qualify as a mental 15 health professional. 16 (11) For payment for medically necessary home health agency 17 services under the medical assistance program, that payment 18 shall be approved for medically necessary home health agency 19 services prescribed by a physician in a plan of home health 20 care provided by a Medicare-certified home health agency. 21 (12) For authorization for medically necessary home health 22 agency services under the medical assistance program, that 23 services shall be authorized by a physician, evidenced by the 24 physician’s signature and date on a plan of treatment. 25 (13) For treatment plans of home health agencies under the 26 medical assistance program, that a member’s medical condition 27 shall be reflected by the date last seen by a physician, if 28 available. 29 (14) For items included in treatment plans of home health 30 agencies under the medical assistance program, that a plan of 31 care shall include a physician’s signature and date and that 32 the plan of care must be signed and dated by the physician 33 before the claim for service is submitted for reimbursement. 34 (15) For skilled nursing services provided by a home health 35 -210- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 210/ 1568
H.F. _____ agency under the medical assistance program, that medical 1 documentation shall be submitted justifying the need for 2 continued visits, including the physician’s estimate of the 3 length of time that additional visits will be necessary, and 4 that daily skilled nursing visits or multiple daily visits for 5 wound care or insulin injections shall be covered when ordered 6 by a physician and included in the plan of care. 7 (16) For physical therapy services provided by a home health 8 agency under the medical assistance program, that payment shall 9 be made for physical therapy services when the services follow 10 a treatment plan established by the physician after any needed 11 consultation with the qualified physical therapist. 12 (17) For occupational therapy services provided by a 13 home health agency under the medical assistance program, 14 that payment shall be made for occupational therapy services 15 when the services follow a treatment plan established by the 16 physician. 17 (18) For speech therapy services provided by a home health 18 agency under the medical assistance program, that payment shall 19 be made for speech therapy services when the services follow a 20 treatment plan established by the physician. 21 (19) For home health aide services provided by a home health 22 agency under the medical assistance program, that the service 23 as well as the frequency and duration are stated in a written 24 plan of treatment established by a physician. 25 (20) For home health aide services provided by a home health 26 agency under the medical assistance program, that services 27 provided for specified durations when ordered by a physician 28 and included in a plan of care shall be allowed as intermittent 29 services. 30 (21) For home health aide services provided by a home health 31 agency under the medical assistance program, that personal 32 care services include helping the member take medications 33 specifically ordered by a physician. 34 (22) For private duty nursing or personal care services for 35 -211- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 211/ 1568
H.F. _____ persons aged twenty and under, under the medical assistance 1 program, that private duty nursing services are those services 2 which are provided by a registered nurse or a licensed 3 practical nurse under the direction of the member’s physician 4 to a member in the member’s place of residence or outside the 5 member’s residence, when normal life activities take the member 6 outside the place of residence. 7 (23) For private duty nursing or personal care services for 8 persons aged twenty and under, under the medical assistance 9 program, that services shall be provided according to a written 10 plan of care authorized by a licensed physician. 11 (24) For private duty nursing or personal care services for 12 persons aged twenty and under, under the medical assistance 13 program, that personal care services are those services 14 provided by a home health aide or certified nurse’s aide and 15 which are delegated and supervised by a registered nurse under 16 the direction of the member’s physician to a member in the 17 member’s place of residence or outside the member’s residence, 18 when normal life activities take the member outside the place 19 of residence, and that these services shall be in accordance 20 with the member’s plan of care and authorized by a physician. 21 (25) For requirements for private duty nursing or personal 22 care services for persons aged twenty and under, under the 23 medical assistance program, that private duty nursing or 24 personal care services shall be ordered in writing by a 25 physician as evidenced by the physician’s signature on the plan 26 of care. 27 (26) For obtaining prescription medications for children in 28 juvenile detention and shelter care homes, that prescription 29 medication provided to residents shall be dispensed only from a 30 licensed pharmacy in this state in accordance with state law, 31 from a licensed pharmacy in another state according to the laws 32 of that state, or by a licensed physician. 33 (27) For health and dental programs provided by agencies 34 providing foster care services, that a child’s physical 35 -212- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 212/ 1568
H.F. _____ examination shall be performed by a licensed physician or 1 licensed nurse practitioner. 2 (28) For health and dental programs provided by agencies 3 providing foster care services, that if documentation of prior 4 immunization is unavailable, immunizations required by the 5 department of public health shall begin within thirty days of 6 placement, unless contraindicated and unless a statement from 7 a physician to that effect is included in the child’s medical 8 record, and that a statement from a physician, referring 9 agency, parent, or guardian indicating immunizations are 10 current is sufficient documentation of immunizations. 11 (29) For the dispensing, storage, authorization, and 12 recording of medications in child care centers, that all 13 medications shall be stored in their original containers, with 14 accompanying physician or pharmacist’s directions and label 15 intact and stored so they are inaccessible to children and the 16 public. 17 (30) For an infants’ area in a child care center, that 18 upon the recommendation of a child’s physician or the area 19 education agency serving the child, a child who is two years 20 of age or older with a disability that results in significant 21 developmental delays in physical and cognitive functioning who 22 does not pose a threat to the safety of the infants may, if 23 appropriate and for a limited time approved by the department, 24 remain in the infant area. 25 (31) For facility requirements for a child development 26 home, that the telephone number for each child’s physician 27 shall be written on paper and readily accessible by the 28 telephone. 29 (32) For medications and hazardous materials in a child 30 development home, that medications shall be given only with 31 the parent’s or doctor’s written authorization, and that each 32 prescribed medication shall be accompanied by a physician’s or 33 pharmacist’s direction. 34 (33) For medical reports regarding the health of a family 35 -213- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 213/ 1568
H.F. _____ in a family life home, that a medical report shall provide 1 significant findings of a physician, such as the presence or 2 absence of any communicable disease. 3 (34) For medical reexaminations of a family in a family 4 life home, that medical reexaminations may be required at the 5 discretion of a physician. 6 (35) For medical examinations of a client in a family life 7 home, that a physician shall certify that the client is free 8 from any communicable disease and does not require a higher 9 level of care than that provided by a family life home. 10 (36) For the records of a client in a family life home, 11 that the family shall have available at all times, the name, 12 address, and telephone number of the client’s physician. 13 (37) For the facility requirements for a child care home, 14 that the telephone number for each child’s physician shall be 15 written on paper and readily accessible by the telephone. 16 (38) For the administration of medications at a child care 17 home, that medications shall be given only with the parent’s or 18 doctor’s written authorization and each prescribed medication 19 shall be accompanied by a physician’s or pharmacist’s 20 direction. 21 (39) For payments for foster care, that an intellectual 22 disabilities professional includes specified professions, 23 provided that the professional otherwise meets all of 24 the conditions to qualify as an intellectual disabilities 25 professional. 26 (40) For payments for foster care, that a mental health 27 professional includes specified professions, provided that the 28 professional otherwise meets all of the conditions to qualify 29 as a mental health professional. 30 (41) For the subsidized adoption program, that a qualified 31 intellectual disability professional includes specified 32 professions, provided that the professional otherwise meets 33 all of the conditions to qualify as a qualified intellectual 34 disability professional. 35 -214- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 214/ 1568
H.F. _____ (42) For the subsidized adoption program, that a qualified 1 mental health professional includes specified professions, 2 provided that the professional otherwise meets all of 3 the conditions to qualify as a qualified mental health 4 professional. 5 (43) For the information provided to a foster care provider 6 by a department worker at the time of placement, that the 7 information shall include the names, addresses, and telephone 8 numbers of the child’s physician and dentist. 9 (44) A written order from a physician for an older 10 individual requesting a therapeutic diet, and the 11 interpretation of such orders. 12 (45) That “impaired glucose tolerance” , for purposes of 13 outpatient diabetes education programs, means a condition in 14 which blood glucose levels are higher than normal, diagnosed by 15 a physician, and treated with a food plan, exercise, or weight 16 control. 17 (46) For instructors for programs not recognized by the 18 American diabetes association or accredited by the American 19 association of diabetes educators, that the primary instructors 20 shall be one or more of specified health care professionals who 21 are knowledgeable about the disease process of diabetes and the 22 treatment of diabetes. 23 (47) For the written form for participation in the 24 prescription drug donation repository program, that the form 25 shall include the name and telephone number of the responsible 26 pharmacist, physician, or nurse practitioner who is employed 27 by or under contract with the pharmacy or medical facility, 28 and shall also include a statement, signed and dated by the 29 responsible pharmacist, physician, or nurse practitioner, 30 indicating that the pharmacy or medical facility meets the 31 eligibility requirements and shall comply with the requirements 32 established by rule. 33 (48) For the dispensing of donated prescription drugs and 34 supplies, that donated drugs and supplies may be dispensed 35 -215- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 215/ 1568
H.F. _____ only if the drugs or supplies are prescribed by a health 1 care practitioner for use by an eligible individual and 2 are dispensed by a licensed pharmacist, physician, or nurse 3 practitioner. 4 g. f. The department of inspections and appeals, with 5 respect to rules relating to the following: 6 (1) For the qualifications of an attending physician at a 7 hospice, that the person shall have an active Iowa license to 8 practice medicine. 9 (2) For residential care facilities for persons with 10 intellectual disabilities, that a qualified intellectual 11 disability professional includes specified professions, 12 provided that the professional otherwise meets all of the 13 conditions to qualify as a qualified intellectual disability 14 professional. 15 (3) For nursing facilities, that a qualified intellectual 16 disabilities professional includes specified professions, 17 provided that the professional otherwise meets all of the 18 conditions to qualify as a qualified intellectual disabilities 19 professional. 20 (4) For intermediate care facilities for persons with 21 mental illness, that a qualified mental health professional 22 includes specified professions, provided that the professional 23 otherwise meets all of the conditions to qualify as a qualified 24 mental health professional. 25 (5) For notifications submitted to the department from 26 a subacute mental health care facility in the event of an 27 accident causing a major injury, including as a major injury an 28 injury which requires consultation with the attending physician 29 or designee of the physician or advanced registered nurse 30 practitioner who determines that an injury is a major injury. 31 h. g. The racing and gaming commission, with respect to 32 rules relating to the following: 33 (1) For the grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation 34 of an occupational or vendor license, that a license shall be 35 -216- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 216/ 1568
H.F. _____ denied if the applicant has a history of mental illness without 1 demonstrating successful treatment by a licensed medical 2 physician. 3 (2) For the qualifications for jockeys, that a jockey shall 4 pass a physical examination by a licensed physician affirming 5 fitness to participate as a jockey. 6 (3) For the regulation of licensees in restricted areas of 7 a racing facility, that licensees whose duties require them to 8 be in a restricted area of a racing facility shall not have 9 present within their systems any controlled substance as listed 10 in schedules I to V of U.S.C. Tit. 21 (Food and Drug Section 11 812), chapter 124 , or any prescription drug unless it was 12 obtained directly or pursuant to valid prescription or order 13 from a duly licensed physician who is acting in the course of 14 professional practice. 15 i. h. The Iowa law enforcement academy, with respect to 16 rules relating to the following: 17 (1) For the minimum standards for law enforcement officers, 18 that an officer is examined by a licensed physician or surgeon. 19 (2) For hiring standards must be reverified if an individual 20 is not hired by an Iowa law enforcement agency during a 21 specified period of time following completion of the course 22 of study, that the individual must be examined by a licensed 23 physician or surgeon. 24 (3) For the selection or appointment of reserve peace 25 officers, that the person shall be examined by a licensed 26 physician or surgeon. 27 j. i. The natural resource commission, with respect to 28 rules relating to the following: 29 (1) That the grounds for revoking or suspending an 30 instructor license include participation in a course while 31 ingesting prescription medication in a manner contrary to the 32 dosing directions given by the prescribing physician. 33 (2) For applications for use of a crossbow for deer and 34 turkey hunting by handicapped individuals, that an application 35 -217- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 217/ 1568
H.F. _____ must include a statement signed by the applicant’s physician 1 declaring that the individual is not physically capable of 2 shooting a bow and arrow. 3 (3) For authorization for the use of a crossbow for deer 4 and turkey hunting by handicapped individuals, that if a 5 conservation officer has probable cause to believe the person’s 6 handicapped status has improved, making it possible for the 7 person to shoot a bow and arrow, the department of natural 8 resources may, upon the officer’s request, require the person 9 to obtain in writing a current physician’s statement. 10 (4) For licenses for nonresidents to participate in a 11 special deer hunting season for severely disabled persons, 12 that a nonresident applying for the license must have on file 13 with the department of natural resources either a copy of a 14 disabilities parking permit issued by a state department of 15 transportation or an Iowa department of natural resources form 16 signed by a physician that verifies their disability. 17 k. The Iowa department of public health, with respect to 18 rules relating to the following: 19 (1) That “impaired glucose tolerance” , for purposes of 20 outpatient diabetes education programs, means a condition in 21 which blood glucose levels are higher than normal, diagnosed by 22 a physician, and treated with a food plan, exercise, or weight 23 control. 24 (2) For instructors for programs not recognized by the 25 American diabetes association or accredited by the American 26 association of diabetes educators, that the primary instructors 27 shall be one or more of specified health care professionals who 28 are knowledgeable about the disease process of diabetes and the 29 treatment of diabetes. 30 (3) For the written form for participation in the 31 prescription drug donation repository program, that the form 32 shall include the name and telephone number of the responsible 33 pharmacist, physician, or nurse practitioner who is employed 34 by or under contract with the pharmacy or medical facility, 35 -218- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 218/ 1568
H.F. _____ and shall also include a statement, signed and dated by the 1 responsible pharmacist, physician, or nurse practitioner, 2 indicating that the pharmacy or medical facility meets the 3 eligibility requirements and shall comply with the requirements 4 established by rule. 5 (4) For the dispensing of donated prescription drugs and 6 supplies, that donated drugs and supplies may be dispensed 7 only if the drugs or supplies are prescribed by a health 8 care practitioner for use by an eligible individual and 9 are dispensed by a licensed pharmacist, physician, or nurse 10 practitioner. 11 l. j. The department of public safety, with respect to 12 rules relating to permits to carry weapons, that a person who 13 is an unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance 14 includes any person who is a current user of a controlled 15 substance in a manner other than as prescribed by a licensed 16 physician. 17 m. k. The department of transportation, with respect 18 to rules relating to exemptions from motor vehicle window 19 transparency requirements, that a motor vehicle fitted with 20 a front windshield, a front side window, or a front sidewing 21 with less than seventy percent but not less than thirty-five 22 percent light transmittance before July 4, 2012, may continue 23 to be maintained and operated with a front windshield, a front 24 side window, or a front sidewing with less than seventy percent 25 but not less than thirty-five percent light transmittance on or 26 after July 4, 2012, so long as the vehicle continues to be used 27 for the transport of a passenger or operator who documented in 28 the manner specified by the department a medical need for such 29 reduced transparency, which document was signed by the person’s 30 physician before July 4, 2012. 31 n. l. The Iowa department of veterans affairs, with respect 32 to rules relating to expenses relating to the purchase of 33 durable equipment or services, that individuals requesting 34 reimbursement who need durable equipment as a medical necessity 35 -219- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 219/ 1568
H.F. _____ should provide information from a physician. 1 o. m. The department of workforce development, with respect 2 to rules relating to the following: 3 (1) That a voluntary quit shall be presumed to be without 4 good cause attributable to the employer for purposes of 5 unemployment compensation if a claimant left employment because 6 of illness or injury which was not caused or aggravated by the 7 employment or pregnancy and failed to obtain the advice of a 8 licensed and practicing physician, obtain certification of 9 release for work from a licensed and practicing physician, or 10 return to the employer and offer services upon recovery and 11 certification for work by a licensed and practicing physician. 12 (2) That for purposes of unemployment compensation, it is 13 a reason for a claimant leaving employment with good cause 14 attributable to the employer if the claimant left employment 15 because of illness, injury, or pregnancy upon the advice of 16 a licensed and practicing physician, and upon recovery, when 17 recovery was certified by a licensed and practicing physician, 18 the claimant returned and offered to perform services to the 19 employer, but no suitable, comparable work was available. 20 (3) That for purposes of unemployment compensation it is 21 a reason for a claimant leaving employment with good cause 22 attributable to the employer if the claimant left employment 23 upon the advice of a licensed and practicing physician for the 24 sole purpose of taking a family member to a place having a 25 different climate and subsequently returned to the claimant’s 26 regular employer and offered to perform services, but the 27 claimant’s regular or comparable work was not available. 28 p. n. The labor services division of the department of 29 workforce development, with respect to rules relating to the 30 following: 31 (1) For the disclosure of a trade secret relating to a 32 hazardous chemical during a medical emergency, that where a 33 treating physician or nurse determines that a medical emergency 34 exists and the specific chemical identity of a hazardous 35 -220- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 220/ 1568
H.F. _____ chemical is necessary for emergency or first-aid treatment, the 1 chemical manufacturer, importer, or employer shall immediately 2 disclose the specific chemical identity of a trade secret 3 chemical to that treating physician or nurse, regardless of the 4 existence of a written statement of need or a confidentiality 5 agreement. 6 (2) For the disclosure of a trade secret relating to 7 a hazardous chemical in a nonemergency situation, that in 8 nonemergency situations, a chemical manufacturer, importer, 9 or employer shall, upon request, disclose a specific chemical 10 identity, otherwise permitted to be withheld by rule, to a 11 specified health professional providing medical or other 12 occupational health services to exposed employees or designated 13 representatives in specified circumstances. 14 (3) For applications for a license to practice asbestos 15 removal, that except as noted in rule, only worker and 16 contractor/supervisor license applicants must submit the 17 respiratory protection and physician’s certification forms. 18 (4) For documentation held by persons licensed for asbestos 19 abatement in an area that is subject to a disaster emergency 20 proclamation, that the labor commissioner deems an individual 21 contractor, supervisor, or worker to be licensed and authorized 22 for asbestos abatement if the individual, in addition to other 23 specified conditions, makes immediately available on the 24 work site a copy of a physician’s statement indicating that, 25 consistent with federal law, a licensed physician has examined 26 the individual within the past twelve months and approved the 27 individual to work while wearing a respirator. 28 (5) That the contents of an application for an event 29 license for a covered athletic event other than a professional 30 wrestling event shall contain, along with other requirements, 31 a copy of the medical license of the ringside physician and 32 the date, time, and location of the ringside physician’s 33 examination of the contestants. 34 (6) For the responsibilities of the promoter of an athletic 35 -221- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 221/ 1568
H.F. _____ event, that the promoter submit test results to the ringside 1 physician no later than at the time of the physical showing 2 that each contestant scheduled for the event tested negative 3 for the human immunodeficiency, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C 4 viruses within the one-year period prior to the event, and that 5 the contestant shall not participate and the physician shall 6 notify the promoter that the contestant is prohibited from 7 participating for medical reasons if specified circumstances 8 occur. 9 (7) For injuries during a professional boxing match, that if 10 a contestant claims to be injured during the bout, the referee 11 shall stop the bout and request the attending physician to make 12 an examination. If the physician decides that the contestant 13 has been injured as the result of a foul, the physician shall 14 advise the referee of the injury. If the physician is of the 15 opinion that the injured contestant may be able to continue, 16 the physician shall order an intermission, after which the 17 physician shall make another examination and again advise 18 the referee of the injured contestant’s condition. It shall 19 be the duty of the promoter to have an approved physician in 20 attendance during the entire duration of all bouts. 21 (8) For persons allowed in a ring during a professional 22 boxing match, that no person other than the contestants and the 23 referee shall enter the ring during the bout, excepting the 24 seconds between the rounds or the attending physician if asked 25 by the referee to examine an injury to a contestant. 26 (9) For the weighing of contestants in a professional boxing 27 match, that contestants shall be weighed and examined on the 28 day of the scheduled match by the attending ring physician at a 29 time and place to be determined by the commissioner. 30 (10) For attending ring physicians during a professional 31 boxing match, that when a boxer has been injured seriously, 32 knocked out, or technically knocked out, the referee shall 33 immediately summon the attending ring physician to aid the 34 stricken boxer, and that managers, handlers, and seconds shall 35 -222- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 222/ 1568
H.F. _____ not attend to the stricken boxer, except at the request of the 1 physician. 2 (11) For the keeping of time during a professional boxing 3 match, that the timekeeper shall keep an exact record of time 4 taken out at the request of a referee for an examination of a 5 contestant by the physician. 6 (12) For the suspension of contestants during a 7 professional boxing match that is an elimination tournament, 8 that a contestant who for specified reasons is not permitted 9 to box in the state for a period of time shall be examined by a 10 physician approved by the commissioner before being permitted 11 to fight again. 12 (13) For the designation of officials for professional 13 kickboxing, that the designation of physicians is subject to 14 the approval of the commissioner or designee. 15 (14) For officials for a mixed martial arts event, that 16 officials shall include a physician. 17 (15) For the keeping of time for a mixed martial arts 18 event, that the timekeeper shall keep an exact record of time 19 taken out at the request of a referee for an examination of a 20 contestant by the physician. 21 (16) For persons allowed in the cage during a mixed martial 22 arts event, that a physician may enter the cage to examine a 23 contestant upon the request of the referee. 24 (17) For the decorum of persons involved in a mixed martial 25 arts event, that a contestant is exempt from prohibitions on 26 specified conduct while interacting with the contestant’s 27 opponent during a round, but if the round is stopped by the 28 physician or referee for a time out, the prohibitions shall 29 apply to the contestant. 30 (18) For the examination of contestants in a mixed martial 31 arts event, that on the day of the event, at a time and place 32 to be approved by the commissioner, the ringside physician 33 shall conduct a rigorous physical examination to determine the 34 contestant’s fitness to participate in a mixed martial arts 35 -223- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 223/ 1568
H.F. _____ match, and that a contestant deemed not fit by the physician 1 shall not participate in the event. 2 (19) For injuries during a mixed martial arts event, that if 3 a contestant claims to be injured or when a contestant has been 4 injured seriously or knocked out, the referee shall immediately 5 stop the fight and summon the attending ring physician to make 6 an examination of the stricken fighter. If the physician 7 decides that the contestant has been injured, the physician 8 shall advise the referee of the severity of the injury. If 9 the physician is of the opinion the injured contestant may be 10 able to continue, the physician shall order an intermission, 11 after which the physician shall make another examination and 12 again advise the referee of the injured contestant’s condition. 13 Managers, handlers, and seconds shall not attend to the 14 stricken fighter, except at the request of the physician. 15 2. This section shall not be construed to expand, diminish, 16 or otherwise modify the scope of practice of any profession 17 licensed under this subtitle . 18 3. The rulemaking requirements provided in this section 19 shall not be construed to prohibit the agencies listed in 20 subsection 1 from engaging in further rulemaking not in 21 conflict with this section or state or federal law relating to 22 the subject matter of this section or to otherwise diminish the 23 authority to engage in rulemaking provided to those agencies by 24 any other statute. 25 Sec. 293. Section 147.82, Code 2023, is amended to read as 26 follows: 27 147.82 Fee retention. 28 All fees collected by a board listed in section 147.13 or 29 by the department for the bureau of professional licensure , 30 and fees collected pursuant to sections 124.301 and 147.80 and 31 chapter 155A by the board of pharmacy, shall be retained by 32 each board or by the department for the bureau of professional 33 licensure . The moneys retained by a board shall be used for 34 any of the board’s duties, including but not limited to the 35 -224- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 224/ 1568
H.F. _____ addition of full-time equivalent positions for program services 1 and investigations. Revenues retained by a board pursuant 2 to this section shall be considered repayment receipts as 3 defined in section 8.2 . Notwithstanding section 8.33 , moneys 4 retained by a board pursuant to this section are not subject to 5 reversion to the general fund of the state. 6 Sec. 294. Section 147A.1, subsections 1 and 2, Code 2023, 7 are amended to read as follows: 8 1. “Department” means the Iowa department of public health 9 and human services . 10 2. “Director” means the director of the Iowa department of 11 public health and human services . 12 Sec. 295. Section 147A.21, subsections 2 and 3, Code 2023, 13 are amended to read as follows: 14 2. “Department” means the Iowa department of public health 15 and human services . 16 3. “Director” means the director of public health and human 17 services . 18 Sec. 296. Section 147A.24, subsection 1, paragraph d, Code 19 2023, is amended to read as follows: 20 d. Department of public health and human services . 21 Sec. 297. Section 147C.1, subsection 2, paragraph c, Code 22 2023, is amended to read as follows: 23 c. “Alternative program” means a nondisciplinary monitoring 24 or practice remediation process approved by a physical therapy 25 licensing board. This includes but is not limited to substance 26 abuse use disorder issues. 27 Sec. 298. Section 147D.1, subsection 2, paragraph c, Code 28 2023, is amended to read as follows: 29 c. “Alternative program” means a voluntary, nondisciplinary 30 substance abuse use disorder recovery program approved by a 31 state emergency medical services authority. 32 Sec. 299. Section 147E.1, subsection 2, paragraph k, Code 33 2023, is amended to read as follows: 34 k. “Impaired practitioner” means individuals whose 35 -225- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 225/ 1568
H.F. _____ professional practice is adversely affected by substance abuse 1 use disorder , addiction, or other health-related conditions. 2 Sec. 300. Section 147F.1, subsection 2, paragraph n, Code 3 2023, is amended to read as follows: 4 n. “Impaired practitioner” means an individual whose 5 professional practice is adversely affected by substance abuse 6 use disorder , addiction, or other health-related conditions. 7 Sec. 301. Section 148C.1, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 8 amended to read as follows: 9 4. “Department” means the department of public health and 10 human services . 11 Sec. 302. Section 152.5A, Code 2023, is amended to read as 12 follows: 13 152.5A Student record checks. 14 1. For the purposes of this section : 15 a. “Comprehensive preliminary background check” means the 16 same as defined in section 135C.1 . 17 b. “Nursing program” means a nursing program that is 18 approved by the board pursuant to section 152.5 . 19 c. “Record check evaluation system” means the same as 20 defined in section 135C.1. 21 c. d. “Student” means a person applying for, enrolled in, 22 or returning to the clinical education component of a nursing 23 program. 24 2. Prior to a student beginning or returning to a nursing 25 program, the nursing program shall do one of the following in 26 substantial conformance with the provisions of section 135C.33 : 27 a. Request that the department of public safety perform a 28 criminal history check and the record check evaluation system 29 of the department of health and human services perform child 30 and dependent adult abuse record checks of the student in this 31 state. 32 b. Access the single contact repository to perform the 33 required record checks. 34 3. a. If a program accesses the single contact repository 35 -226- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 226/ 1568
H.F. _____ to perform the required record checks pursuant to subsection 1 2 , the program may utilize a third-party vendor to perform 2 a comprehensive preliminary background check to allow a 3 student to provisionally participate in the clinical education 4 component of the nursing program pending completion of the 5 required record checks through the single contact repository 6 and the evaluation by the department of human services record 7 check evaluation system , as applicable, subject to all of the 8 following: 9 (1) If the comprehensive preliminary background check 10 determines that the student being considered for provisional 11 participation has been convicted of a crime, but the crime does 12 not constitute a felony as defined in section 701.7 and is not 13 a crime specified pursuant to chapter 708 , 708A , 709 , 709A , 14 710 , 710A , 711 , or 712 , or pursuant to section 726.3 , 726.27 , 15 or 726.28 . 16 (2) If the comprehensive preliminary background check 17 determines the student being considered for provisional 18 participation does not have a record of founded child abuse or 19 dependent adult abuse, or if an exception pursuant to section 20 135C.33, subsection 4 , is applicable to the student. 21 (3) If the program has requested an evaluation in accordance 22 with section 135C.33, subsection 2 , paragraph “a” , to determine 23 whether the crime warrants prohibition of the student’s 24 provisional participation. 25 b. The provisional participation under this subsection 26 3 may continue until such time as the required record checks 27 through the single contact repository and the evaluation by the 28 department of human services record check evaluation system , 29 as applicable, are completed. 30 4. If a student has a criminal record or a record of 31 founded child or dependent adult abuse, upon request of the 32 nursing program, the department of human services record check 33 evaluation system shall perform an evaluation to determine 34 whether the record warrants prohibition of the student’s 35 -227- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 227/ 1568
H.F. _____ involvement in a clinical education component of a nursing 1 program involving children or dependent adults. The department 2 of human services record check evaluation system shall utilize 3 the criteria provided in section 135C.33 in performing the 4 evaluation and shall report the results of the evaluation to 5 the nursing program. The department of human services record 6 check evaluation system has final authority in determining 7 whether prohibition of the student’s involvement in a clinical 8 education component is warranted. 9 Sec. 303. Section 152B.1, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 10 amended to read as follows: 11 2. “Department” means the Iowa department of public health 12 and human services . 13 Sec. 304. Section 154A.1, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 14 amended to read as follows: 15 2. “Department” means the Iowa department of public health 16 and human services . 17 Sec. 305. Section 154B.8, Code 2023, is amended to read as 18 follows: 19 154B.8 Voluntary surrender of license. 20 The director of public health board may accept the voluntary 21 surrender of license if accompanied by a written statement of 22 intention. The voluntary surrender, when accepted, shall have 23 the same force and effect as an order of revocation. 24 Sec. 306. Section 154B.13, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 25 amended to read as follows: 26 2. The board shall appoint a prescribing psychologist rules 27 subcommittee comprised of a psychologist appointed by the 28 board, a physician appointed by the board of medicine, and a 29 member of the public appointed by the director of public health 30 and human services to develop rules for consideration by the 31 board pursuant to this section . 32 Sec. 307. Section 154D.4, subsection 2, paragraph c, Code 33 2023, is amended to read as follows: 34 c. The provision of children, family, or mental health 35 -228- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 228/ 1568
H.F. _____ services through the department of health and human services 1 or juvenile court, or agencies contracting with the department 2 of health and human services or juvenile court, by persons who 3 do not represent themselves to be either a marital and family 4 therapist or a mental health counselor. 5 Sec. 308. Section 154E.1, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 6 amended to read as follows: 7 3. “Department” means the Iowa department of public health 8 and human services . 9 Sec. 309. Section 155A.13, subsection 3, paragraph d, Code 10 2023, is amended to read as follows: 11 d. An applicant seeking a special or limited-use pharmacy 12 license for a proposed telepharmacy site that does not meet the 13 mileage requirement established in paragraph “c” and is not 14 statutorily exempt from the mileage requirement may apply to 15 the board for a waiver of the mileage requirement. A waiver 16 request shall only be granted if the applicant can demonstrate 17 to the board that the proposed telepharmacy site is located in 18 an area where there is limited access to pharmacy services and 19 can establish the existence of compelling circumstances that 20 justify waiving the mileage requirement. The board’s decision 21 to grant or deny a waiver request shall be a proposed decision 22 subject to mandatory review by the director of public health 23 and human services . The director shall review a proposed 24 decision and shall have the power to approve, modify, or veto a 25 proposed decision. The director’s decision on a waiver request 26 shall be considered final agency action subject to judicial 27 review under chapter 17A . 28 Sec. 310. Section 155A.46, subsection 1, paragraph a, 29 unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 30 follows: 31 A pharmacist may, pursuant to statewide protocols developed 32 by the board in consultation with the department of public 33 health and human services and consistent with subsection 2 , 34 order and administer the following to patients ages eighteen 35 -229- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 229/ 1568
H.F. _____ years and older: 1 Sec. 311. Section 155A.46, subsection 1, paragraph b, 2 unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 3 follows: 4 A pharmacist may, pursuant to statewide protocols developed 5 by the board in consultation with the department of public 6 health and human services and consistent with subsection 2 , 7 order and administer the following to patients ages six months 8 and older: 9 Sec. 312. Section 155A.46, subsection 1, paragraph c, Code 10 2023, is amended to read as follows: 11 c. A pharmacist may, pursuant to statewide protocols 12 developed by the board in consultation with the department of 13 public health and human services and consistent with subsection 14 2 , order and administer the final two doses in a course of 15 vaccinations for HPV to patients ages eleven years and older. 16 Sec. 313. Section 155A.46, subsection 1, paragraph e, 17 unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 18 follows: 19 A pharmacist may, pursuant to statewide protocols developed 20 by the board in consultation with the department of public 21 health and human services and consistent with subsection 2 , 22 order and administer the following to patients ages six years 23 and older: 24 Sec. 314. Section 156.1A, Code 2023, is amended to read as 25 follows: 26 156.1A Provision of services. 27 Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed 28 as prohibiting the operation of any funeral home, funeral 29 establishment, or cremation establishment by any person, 30 heir, fiduciary, firm, cooperative burial association, or 31 corporation. However, each such person, firm, cooperative 32 burial association, or corporation shall ensure that all 33 mortuary science services are provided by a funeral director, 34 and shall keep the Iowa department of public health and human 35 -230- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 230/ 1568
H.F. _____ services advised of the name of the funeral director. 1 Sec. 315. Section 156.10, Code 2023, is amended to read as 2 follows: 3 156.10 Inspection. 4 1. The director department of public health and human 5 services may inspect all places where dead human bodies are 6 prepared or held for burial, entombment, or cremation, and may 7 adopt and enforce such rules and regulations in connection with 8 the inspection as may be necessary for the preservation of the 9 public health. 10 2. The Iowa department of public health and human services 11 may assess an inspection fee for an inspection of a place where 12 dead human bodies are prepared for burial or cremation. The 13 fee may be determined by the department by rule. 14 Sec. 316. Section 157.1, subsection 7, Code 2023, is amended 15 to read as follows: 16 7. “Department” means the Iowa department of public health 17 and human services . 18 Sec. 317. Section 157.7, subsection 2, Code 2023, is amended 19 to read as follows: 20 2. The Iowa department of public health may employ clerical 21 assistants pursuant to chapter 8A, subchapter IV , to administer 22 and enforce this chapter . The costs and expenses of the 23 clerical assistants shall be paid from funds appropriated to 24 the department of public health . 25 Sec. 318. Section 158.1, subsection 6, Code 2023, is amended 26 to read as follows: 27 6. “Department” means the Iowa department of public health 28 and human services . 29 Sec. 319. Section 158.2, subsection 8, Code 2023, is amended 30 to read as follows: 31 8. Persons committed pursuant to chapter 229A to the custody 32 of the director of the department of human services in the unit 33 for sexually violent predators who cut the hair or trim or 34 shave the beard of any other person within the unit, without 35 -231- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 231/ 1568
H.F. _____ receiving direct compensation from the person receiving the 1 service. 2 Sec. 320. Section 158.3, subsection 1, paragraph d, Code 3 2023, is amended to read as follows: 4 d. Presents a certificate, or satisfactory evidence, to the 5 department that the applicant has successfully completed tenth 6 grade, or the equivalent. The provisions of this subsection 7 shall not apply to students enrolled in a barber school 8 maintained at an institution under the control of a director of 9 a division of the department of human services . 10 Sec. 321. Section 158.6, subsection 2, Code 2023, is amended 11 to read as follows: 12 2. The Iowa department of public health may employ clerical 13 assistants pursuant to chapter 8A, subchapter IV , to administer 14 and enforce this chapter . The costs and expenses of the 15 clerical assistants shall be paid from funds appropriated to 16 the department of public health . 17 Sec. 322. Section 163.3A, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 18 amended to read as follows: 19 2. The services shall be performed under the direction of 20 the department and may be part of measures authorized by the 21 governor under a declaration or proclamation issued pursuant 22 to chapter 29C . In such case, the department shall cooperate 23 with the Iowa department of public health and human services 24 under chapter 135 , and the department of homeland security and 25 emergency management, and local emergency management agencies 26 as provided in chapter 29C . 27 Sec. 323. Section 190B.102, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 28 amended to read as follows: 29 3. The department of agriculture and land stewardship, the 30 department of public health, the department of health and human 31 services, and the department of inspections and appeals shall 32 cooperate with the department of revenue to administer this 33 subchapter . 34 Sec. 324. Section 204.7, subsection 8, paragraph a, 35 -232- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 232/ 1568
H.F. _____ subparagraph (3), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 1 (3) The consumable hemp product complies with packaging 2 and labeling requirements, which shall be established by the 3 department of inspections health and appeals human services by 4 rule. 5 Sec. 325. Section 204.7, subsection 8, paragraphs b and c, 6 Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 7 b. A person manufacturing a consumable hemp product in 8 this state shall register with the department of inspections 9 health and appeals human services on a form prescribed by 10 the department of inspections health and appeals human 11 services by rule. The department of inspections health and 12 appeals human services may impose a fee, established by the 13 department of inspections health and appeals human services 14 by rule, on a registrant not to exceed the cost of processing 15 the registration. The department of inspections health and 16 appeals human services shall adopt rules for the revocation 17 of a registration issued to a manufacturer who manufactures a 18 consumable hemp product not in compliance with this chapter . 19 c. A person selling a consumable hemp product in this state 20 shall register with the department of inspections health and 21 appeals human services on a form prescribed by the department 22 of inspections health and appeals human services by rule and 23 shall keep on the premises of the person’s business a copy 24 of the certificate of analysis issued pursuant to section 25 204.8 for the hemp contained in the consumable hemp products 26 sold by the person. The department of inspections health and 27 appeals human services may impose a fee, established by the 28 department of inspections health and appeals human services 29 by rule, on a registrant not to exceed the cost of processing 30 the registration. The department of inspections health and 31 appeals human services shall adopt rules for the revocation of 32 a registration issued to a person who sells a consumable hemp 33 product not in compliance with this section . 34 Sec. 326. Section 206.2, subsection 17, paragraph c, Code 35 -233- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 233/ 1568
H.F. _____ 2023, is amended to read as follows: 1 c. To which reference is made on the label or in 2 literature accompanying the pesticide or device, except when 3 accurate, nonmisleading reference is made to current official 4 publications of the United States department of agriculture or 5 interior, the United States public health service, the state 6 agricultural experiment stations, the Iowa state university, 7 the Iowa department of public health and human services , the 8 department of natural resources, or other similar federal 9 institutions or official agencies of this state or other 10 states authorized by law to conduct research in the field of 11 pesticides. 12 Sec. 327. Section 216.6, subsection 1, paragraph d, Code 13 2023, is amended to read as follows: 14 d. Person to solicit or require as a condition of employment 15 of any employee or prospective employee a test for the presence 16 of the antibody to the human immunodeficiency virus or to 17 affect the terms, conditions, or privileges of employment or 18 terminate the employment of any employee solely as a result 19 of the employee obtaining a test for the presence of the 20 antibody to the human immunodeficiency virus. An agreement 21 between an employer, employment agency, labor organization, 22 or their employees, agents, or members and an employee or 23 prospective employee concerning employment, pay, or benefits to 24 an employee or prospective employee in return for taking a test 25 for the presence of the antibody to the human immunodeficiency 26 virus, is prohibited. The prohibitions of this paragraph 27 do not apply if the state epidemiologist determines and the 28 director of public health and human services declares through 29 the utilization of guidelines established by the center for 30 disease control of the United States department of health and 31 human services, that a person with a condition related to 32 acquired immune deficiency syndrome poses a significant risk 33 of transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus to other 34 persons in a specific occupation. 35 -234- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 234/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 328. Section 216A.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 1 follows: 2 216A.1 Department of health and human services —— human 3 rights —— purpose. 4 1. A The department of health and human rights is created, 5 with the following divisions and offices services shall be 6 responsible for all of the following : 7 a. Division of community Community advocacy and services, 8 with the following offices: 9 (1) Office of Latino affairs. 10 (2) Office on the status of women. 11 (3) Office of persons with disabilities. 12 (4) Office of deaf services. 13 (5) Office on the status of African Americans. 14 (6) Office of Asian and Pacific Islander affairs. 15 (7) Office of Native American affairs. 16 b. Division of community Community action agencies. 17 c. Division of criminal Criminal and juvenile justice 18 planning. 19 2. The purpose of the department under this chapter and as 20 otherwise provided by law is to ensure basic rights, freedoms, 21 and opportunities for all by empowering underrepresented Iowans 22 and eliminating economic, social, and cultural barriers. 23 3. The department shall implement the comprehensive 24 strategic plan approved by the board under section 216A.3 and 25 shall issue an annual report to the governor and the general 26 assembly no later than November 1 of each year concerning the 27 operations of the department relating to responsibilities for 28 human rights. 29 Sec. 329. Section 216A.3, Code 2023, is amended to read as 30 follows: 31 216A.3 Human rights board. 32 1. A human rights board is created within the department of 33 human rights . 34 2. The board shall consist of sixteen members, including 35 -235- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 235/ 1568
H.F. _____ eleven voting members and five nonvoting members and determined 1 as follows: 2 a. The voting members shall consist of nine voting members 3 selected by each of the permanent commissions within the 4 department, and two voting members, appointed by the governor. 5 For purposes of this paragraph “a” , “permanent commissions” 6 means the commission of Latino affairs, commission on the 7 status of women, commission of persons with disabilities, 8 commission on community action agencies, commission of deaf 9 services, justice advisory board, commission on the status of 10 African Americans, commission of Asian and Pacific Islander 11 affairs, and commission of Native American affairs. The term 12 of office for voting members is four years. 13 b. The nonvoting members shall consist of the department 14 director, two state representatives, one appointed by the 15 speaker of the house of representatives and one by the minority 16 leader of the house of representatives, and two state senators, 17 one appointed by the majority leader of the senate and one by 18 the minority leader of the senate. 19 3. A majority of the voting members of the board shall 20 constitute a quorum, and the affirmative vote of two-thirds of 21 the voting members present is necessary for any substantive 22 action taken by the board. The board shall select a 23 chairperson from the voting members of the board. The board 24 shall meet not less than four times a year. 25 4. The board shall have the following duties: 26 a. Develop develop and monitor implementation of 27 a comprehensive strategic plan to remove barriers for 28 underrepresented populations and, in doing so, to increase 29 Iowa’s productivity and inclusivity, including performance 30 measures and benchmarks. 31 b. Approve, disapprove, amend, or modify the budget 32 recommended by the department director for the operation of 33 the department, subject to the budget requirements pursuant to 34 chapter 8 . 35 -236- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 236/ 1568
H.F. _____ c. Adopt administrative rules pursuant to chapter 17A , 1 upon the recommendation of the department director, for the 2 operation of the department. 3 d. By November 1 of each year, approve the department report 4 to the general assembly and the governor that covers activities 5 during the preceding fiscal year. 6 Sec. 330. Section 216A.4, subsections 2 and 3, Code 2023, 7 are amended to read as follows: 8 2. “Department” means the department of health and human 9 rights services . 10 3. “Department director” “Director” means the director of 11 the department of health and human rights services . 12 Sec. 331. Section 216A.6, subsection 2, paragraph d, Code 13 2023, is amended to read as follows: 14 d. Department , or division, or office evaluations of 15 information about a person seeking or receiving advocacy 16 services. 17 Sec. 332. Section 216A.7, Code 2023, is amended to read as 18 follows: 19 216A.7 Access to information. 20 Upon request of the director , or an office, a commission, 21 or a council , or administrator of a division of the department 22 created under this chapter , all boards, agencies, departments, 23 and offices of the state shall make available nonconfidential 24 information, records, data, and statistics which are relevant 25 to the populations or groups served by the offices, councils, 26 and commissions of the department . 27 Sec. 333. Section 216A.11, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 28 amended to read as follows: 29 2. “Office” means the office of Latino affairs of the 30 department of human rights . 31 Sec. 334. Section 216A.13, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 32 amended to read as follows: 33 2. Serve as liaison between the department of human rights 34 and the public, sharing information and gathering constituency 35 -237- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 237/ 1568
H.F. _____ input. 1 Sec. 335. Section 216A.15, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 2 amended to read as follows: 3 4. Recommend to the department director policies and 4 programs for the office. 5 Sec. 336. Section 216A.51, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 6 amended to read as follows: 7 2. “Office” means the office on the status of women of the 8 department of human rights . 9 Sec. 337. Section 216A.71, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 10 amended to read as follows: 11 2. “Office” means the office of persons with disabilities of 12 the department of human rights . 13 Sec. 338. Section 216A.91, Code 2023, is amended to read as 14 follows: 15 216A.91 Definitions. 16 For purposes of this subchapter , unless the context 17 otherwise requires: 18 1. “Administrator” means the administrator of the division 19 of community action agencies of the department of human rights. 20 2. 1. “Commission” means the commission on community action 21 agencies. 22 3. 2. “Community action agency” means a public agency 23 or a private nonprofit agency which is authorized under its 24 charter or bylaws to receive funds to administer community 25 action programs and is designated by the governor to receive 26 and administer the funds. 27 4. 3. “Community action program” means a program conducted 28 by a community action agency which includes projects to provide 29 a range of services to improve the conditions of poverty in the 30 area served by the community action agency. 31 5. “Delegate agency” means a subgrantee or contractor 32 selected by the community action agency. 33 6. “Division” means the division of community action 34 agencies of the department of human rights. 35 -238- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 238/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 339. Section 216A.92, Code 2023, is amended to read as 1 follows: 2 216A.92 Division of community Community action agencies. 3 1. The division of community action agencies is 4 established. The purpose of the division of community action 5 agencies is to The department shall strengthen, supplement, 6 and coordinate efforts to develop the full potential of each 7 citizen by recognizing certain community action agencies and 8 supporting certain community-based programs delivered by 9 community action agencies. 10 2. The division department shall do all of the following: 11 a. Provide financial assistance for community action 12 agencies to implement community action programs, as permitted 13 by the community service block grant and subject to the funding 14 made available for the program. 15 b. Administer the community services block grant, the 16 low-income energy assistance block grants, department of energy 17 funds for weatherization, and other possible funding sources. 18 If a political subdivision is the community action agency, 19 the financial assistance shall be allocated to the political 20 subdivision. 21 c. Implement accountability measures for its programs and 22 require regular reporting on the measures by the community 23 action agencies. 24 d. Issue an annual report to the governor and general 25 assembly by July 1 of each year. 26 Sec. 340. Section 216A.92B, subsections 1 and 3, Code 2023, 27 are amended to read as follows: 28 1. Recommend to the board the adoption of rules pursuant 29 to chapter 17A as it deems necessary for the commission and 30 division department . 31 3. Serve as liaisons between the division department and the 32 public, sharing information and gathering constituency input. 33 Sec. 341. Section 216A.93, Code 2023, is amended to read as 34 follows: 35 -239- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 239/ 1568
H.F. _____ 216A.93 Establishment of community action agencies. 1 The division department shall recognize and assist in the 2 designation of certain community action agencies to assist in 3 the delivery of community action programs. These programs 4 shall include but not be limited to outreach, community 5 services block grant, low-income energy assistance, and 6 weatherization programs. If a community action agency is in 7 effect and currently serving an area, that community action 8 agency shall become the designated community action agency 9 for that area. If any geographic area of the state ceases 10 to be served by a designated community action agency, the 11 division department may solicit applications and assist the 12 governor in designating a community action agency for that 13 area in accordance with current community services block grant 14 requirements. 15 Sec. 342. Section 216A.98, Code 2023, is amended to read as 16 follows: 17 216A.98 Audit. 18 Each community action agency shall be audited annually but 19 shall not be required to obtain a duplicate audit to meet the 20 requirements of this section . In lieu of an audit by the 21 auditor of state, the community action agency may contract with 22 or employ a certified public accountant to conduct the audit, 23 pursuant to the applicable terms and conditions prescribed by 24 sections 11.6 , 11.14 , and 11.19 and an audit format prescribed 25 by the auditor of state. Copies of each audit shall be 26 furnished to the division department in a manner prescribed by 27 the division department . 28 Sec. 343. Section 216A.99, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 29 amended to read as follows: 30 1. The administrator department shall provide financial 31 assistance for community action agencies to implement community 32 action programs, as permitted by the community service block 33 grant, administer the low-income energy assistance block 34 grants, department of energy funds for weatherization received 35 -240- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 240/ 1568
H.F. _____ in Iowa, and other possible funding sources. 1 Sec. 344. Section 216A.102, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 2 amended to read as follows: 3 3. Under rules developed adopted by the division of 4 community action agencies of the department of human rights 5 and adopted by the board , the fund may be used to negotiate 6 reconnection of essential utility services with the energy 7 provider. 8 Sec. 345. Section 216A.104, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 9 amended to read as follows: 10 1. The general assembly finds that provision of assistance 11 to prevent utility disconnections will also prevent the 12 development of public health risks due to such disconnections. 13 The division department shall establish an energy utility 14 assessment and resolution program administered by each 15 community action agency for persons with low incomes who have 16 or need a deferred payment agreement or are in need of an 17 emergency fuel delivery to address home energy utility costs. 18 Sec. 346. Section 216A.104, subsection 2, paragraphs b and 19 f, Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 20 b. The person is a residential customer of an energy utility 21 approved for the program by the division department . 22 f. The person complies with other eligibility requirements 23 adopted in rules by the division department . 24 Sec. 347. Section 216A.107, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 25 amended to read as follows: 26 1. A family development and self-sufficiency council is 27 established within the department of human rights . The council 28 shall consist of the following persons: 29 a. The director of the department of human services or the 30 director’s designee. 31 b. The director of the department of public health or the 32 director’s designee. 33 c. The administrator of the division of community 34 action agencies of the department of human rights or the 35 -241- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 241/ 1568
H.F. _____ administrator’s designee. 1 d. b. The director of the school of social work at the 2 university of Iowa or the director’s designee. 3 e. c. The dean of the college of human sciences at Iowa 4 state university or the dean’s designee. 5 f. d. Two recipients or former recipients of the family 6 investment program, selected by the other members of the 7 council. 8 g. e. One recipient or former recipient of the family 9 investment program who is a member of a racial or ethnic 10 minority, selected by the other members of the council. 11 h. f. One member representing providers of services to 12 victims of domestic violence, selected by the other members of 13 the council. 14 i. g. The head of the department of design, textiles, 15 gerontology, and family studies at the university of northern 16 Iowa or that person’s designee. 17 j. h. The director of the department of education or the 18 director’s designee. 19 k. i. The director of the department of workforce 20 development or the director’s designee. 21 l. j. Two persons representing the business community, 22 selected by the other members of the council. 23 m. k. Two members from each chamber of the general 24 assembly serving as ex officio, nonvoting members. The two 25 members of the senate shall be appointed one each by the 26 majority leader and the minority leader of the senate. The two 27 members of the house of representatives shall be appointed one 28 each by the speaker and the minority leader of the house of 29 representatives. 30 Sec. 348. Section 216A.107, subsection 3, paragraph c, 31 subparagraphs (1) and (3), Code 2023, are amended to read as 32 follows: 33 (1) Designation of families to be served that meet one or 34 more criteria for being at risk of dependency on the family 35 -242- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 242/ 1568
H.F. _____ investment program or of family instability, and agreement 1 to serve clients that are referred by the department of 2 human services from the family investment program which 3 meet the criteria. The criteria may include but are not 4 limited to factors such as educational level, work history, 5 family structure, age of the youngest child in the family, 6 previous length of stay on the family investment program, and 7 participation in the family investment program or the foster 8 care program while the head of a household was a child. Grant 9 proposals shall also establish the number of families to be 10 served under the grant. 11 (3) Designation of the manner in which other needs of the 12 families will be provided for, including but not limited to 13 child care assistance, transportation, substance abuse use 14 disorder treatment, support group counseling, food, clothing, 15 and housing. 16 Sec. 349. Section 216A.107, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 17 amended to read as follows: 18 4. a. The division department shall administer the family 19 development and self-sufficiency grant program. The department 20 of human services shall disclose to the division confidential 21 information pertaining to individuals receiving services under 22 the grant program, as authorized under section 217.30 . The 23 division and the department of human services shall share 24 information and data necessary for tracking performance 25 measures of the family development and self-sufficiency grant 26 program, for referring families participating in the promoting 27 independence and self-sufficiency through employment job 28 opportunities and basic skills (PROMISE JOBS) program under 29 section 239B.17 and related activities and programs to the 30 grant program, and for meeting federal reporting requirements. 31 The division and the department of human services may by mutual 32 agreement, as specified in the memorandum of agreement entered 33 into in accordance with paragraph “b” , add to or delete from 34 the initial shared information items listed in this lettered 35 -243- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 243/ 1568
H.F. _____ paragraph. The initial shared information shall include but is 1 not limited to all of the following: 2 (1) Family enrollments and exits to and from each of the 3 programs. 4 (2) Monthly reports of individual participant activity in 5 PROMISE JOBS components that are countable work activities 6 according to federal guidelines applicable to those components. 7 (3) Aggregate grant program participant activity in all 8 PROMISE JOBS program components. 9 (4) Work participation rates for grant program participants 10 who were active family investment program participants. 11 (5) The average hourly wage of grant program participants 12 who left the family investment program. 13 (6) The percentage of grant program participants who exited 14 from the grant program at or after the time family investment 15 program participation ended and did not reenroll in the family 16 investment program for at least one year. 17 b. The division shall develop a memorandum of agreement 18 with the department of human services to share outcome data and 19 coordinate referrals and delivery of services to participants 20 in the family investment program under chapter 239B and the 21 grant program and other shared clients and shall provide the 22 department of human services with information necessary for 23 compliance with federal temporary assistance for needy families 24 block grant state plan and reporting requirements, including 25 but not limited to financial and data reports. 26 c. b. To the extent that the family development and 27 self-sufficiency grant program is funded by the federal 28 temporary assistance for needy families block grant and by the 29 state maintenance of efforts funds appropriated in connection 30 with the block grant, the division department shall comply with 31 all federal requirements for the block grant. The division 32 department is responsible for payment of any federal penalty 33 imposed that is attributable to the grant program and shall 34 receive any federal bonus payment attributable to the grant 35 -244- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 244/ 1568
H.F. _____ program. 1 d. c. The division department shall ensure that 2 expenditures of moneys appropriated to the department of human 3 services from the general fund of the state for the family 4 development and self-sufficiency grant program are eligible to 5 be considered as state maintenance of effort expenditures under 6 federal temporary assistance for needy families block grant 7 requirements. 8 e. d. The commission department shall consider the 9 recommendations of the council in adopting rules pertaining to 10 the grant program. 11 f. e. The division department shall submit to the governor 12 and general assembly on or before November 30 following the 13 end of each state fiscal year, a report detailing performance 14 measure and outcome data evaluating the family development and 15 self-sufficiency grant program for the fiscal year that just 16 ended. 17 Sec. 350. Section 216A.111, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 18 amended to read as follows: 19 2. “Office” means the office of deaf services of the 20 department of human rights . 21 Sec. 351. Section 216A.131, Code 2023, is amended to read 22 as follows: 23 216A.131 Definitions. 24 For the purpose of this subchapter , unless the context 25 otherwise requires: 26 1. “Administrator” means the administrator of the division 27 of criminal and juvenile justice planning. 28 2. 1. “Board” means the justice advisory board. 29 3. 2. “Department” means the department of health and human 30 rights services . 31 4. “Division” means the division of criminal and juvenile 32 justice planning. 33 Sec. 352. Section 216A.131A, Code 2023, is amended to read 34 as follows: 35 -245- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 245/ 1568
H.F. _____ 216A.131A Division of criminal Criminal and juvenile justice 1 planning. 2 The division of criminal and juvenile justice planning is 3 established to department shall fulfill the responsibilities 4 of this subchapter , including the duties specified in sections 5 216A.135 , 216A.136 , 216A.137 , 216A.138 , and 216A.140 . 6 Sec. 353. Section 216A.132, subsection 1, paragraph b, Code 7 2023, is amended to read as follows: 8 b. Additional voting members of the board, each serving a 9 four-year term, shall include one representative from each of 10 the following: 11 (1) The Iowa coalition against sexual assault. 12 (2) The American civil liberties union of Iowa. 13 (3) The Iowa county attorneys association. 14 (4) The department of health and human services. 15 (5) The department of corrections. 16 (6) A judicial district department of correctional 17 services. 18 (7) The department of public safety. 19 (8) The office on the status of African Americans. 20 (9) The department of public health. 21 (10) (8) The board of parole. 22 (11) (9) The department of justice. 23 (12) (10) The state public defender. 24 (13) (11) The governor’s office of drug control policy. 25 Sec. 354. Section 216A.132, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 26 amended to read as follows: 27 3. Members of the board shall receive reimbursement 28 from the state for actual and necessary expenses incurred 29 in the performance of their official duties and may also 30 be eligible to receive compensation as provided in section 31 7E.6 . All expense moneys paid to nonlegislative members shall 32 be paid from funds appropriated to the division department . 33 Legislative members shall receive compensation as provided in 34 sections 2.10 and 2.12 . 35 -246- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 246/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 355. Section 216A.133, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 1 amended to read as follows: 2 2. The board shall advise the division department on its 3 administration of state and federal grants and appropriations 4 and shall carry out other functions consistent with this 5 subchapter . 6 Sec. 356. Section 216A.133, subsection 3, paragraphs i, j, 7 k, l, and r, Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 8 i. Providing input to the department director in the 9 development of budget recommendations for the division 10 department . 11 j. Coordinating with the administrator to develop and 12 make Developing and making recommendations to the department 13 director pursuant to section 216A.2 . 14 k. Serving as a liaison between the division department 15 and the public, sharing information and gathering constituency 16 input. 17 l. Recommending to the department the adoption of rules 18 pursuant to chapter 17A as it deems necessary for the board and 19 division department . 20 r. Reviewing data supplied by the division department , the 21 department of management, the legislative services agency, the 22 Iowa supreme court, and other departments or agencies for the 23 purpose of determining the effectiveness and efficiency of the 24 collection of such data. 25 Sec. 357. Section 216A.136, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 26 2023, is amended to read as follows: 27 The division department shall maintain an Iowa statistical 28 analysis center for the purpose of coordinating with data 29 resource agencies to provide data and analytical information to 30 federal, state, and local governments, and assist agencies in 31 the use of criminal and juvenile justice data. Notwithstanding 32 any other provision of state law, unless prohibited by federal 33 law or regulation, the division department shall be granted 34 access, for purposes of research and evaluation, to criminal 35 -247- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 247/ 1568
H.F. _____ history records, official juvenile court records, juvenile 1 court social records, and any other data collected or under 2 control of the board of parole, department of corrections, 3 department of workforce development, district departments of 4 correctional services, department of human services, judicial 5 branch, and department of public safety. However, intelligence 6 data and peace officer investigative reports maintained by the 7 department of public safety shall not be considered data for 8 the purposes of this section . Any record, data, or information 9 obtained by the division department under this section and 10 the division department itself is subject to the federal and 11 state confidentiality laws and regulations which are applicable 12 to the original record, data, or information obtained by the 13 division department and to the original custodian of the 14 record, data, or information. The access shall include but is 15 not limited to all of the following: 16 Sec. 358. Section 216A.137, Code 2023, is amended to read 17 as follows: 18 216A.137 Correctional policy project. 19 1. The division department shall maintain an Iowa 20 correctional policy project for the purpose of conducting 21 analyses of major correctional issues affecting the criminal 22 and juvenile justice system. The board shall identify and 23 prioritize the issues and studies to be addressed by the 24 division department through this project and shall report 25 project plans and findings annually along with the report 26 required in section 216A.135 . Issues and studies to be 27 considered by the board shall include but are not limited 28 to a review of the information systems available to assess 29 corrections trends and program effectiveness, the development 30 of an evaluation plan for assessing the impact of corrections 31 expenditures, and a study of the desirability and feasibility 32 of changing the state’s sentencing practices, which includes 33 a prison population forecast. 34 2. The division department may form subcommittees for the 35 -248- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 248/ 1568
H.F. _____ purpose of addressing major correctional issues affecting the 1 criminal and juvenile justice system. The division department 2 shall establish a subcommittee to address issues specifically 3 affecting the juvenile justice system. 4 Sec. 359. Section 216A.138, subsections 1, 2, 4, and 7, Code 5 2023, are amended to read as follows: 6 1. The division department shall coordinate the development 7 of a multiagency database to track the progress of juveniles 8 through various state and local agencies and programs. The 9 division department shall develop a plan which utilizes 10 existing databases, including the Iowa court information 11 system, the federally mandated national adoption and foster 12 care information system, and the other state and local 13 databases pertaining to juveniles, to the extent possible. 14 2. The department of human services, department of 15 corrections, judicial branch, department of public safety, 16 department of education, local school districts, and other 17 state agencies and political subdivisions shall cooperate with 18 the division department in the development of the plan. 19 4. The division department shall develop the plan within 20 the context of existing federal privacy and confidentiality 21 requirements. The plan shall build upon existing resources and 22 facilities to the extent possible. 23 7. If the division department has insufficient funds and 24 resources to implement this section , the division department 25 shall determine what, if any, portion of this section may be 26 implemented, and the remainder of this section shall not apply. 27 Sec. 360. Section 216A.140, subsection 5, Code 2023, is 28 amended to read as follows: 29 5. Membership. The youth development council membership 30 shall be determined by the council itself and shall include the 31 directors or chief administrators, or their designees, from the 32 following state agencies and programs: 33 a. Child advocacy board. 34 b. Iowa commission on volunteer service in the office of 35 -249- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 249/ 1568
H.F. _____ the governor. 1 c. b. Department of education. 2 d. Department of human rights. 3 e. Department of human services. 4 f. c. Department of public health and human services . 5 g. d. Department of workforce development. 6 h. e. Governor’s office of drug control policy. 7 i. f. Iowa cooperative extension service in agriculture and 8 home economics. 9 j. Early childhood Iowa office in the department of 10 management . 11 Sec. 361. Section 216A.140, subsection 8, paragraphs b and 12 c, Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 13 b. The youth advisory council shall consist of no more 14 than twenty-one youth ages fourteen through twenty years who 15 reside in Iowa. Membership shall be for two-year staggered 16 terms. The department director , or the director’s designee , 17 shall select council members using an application process. The 18 department director or the director’s designee shall strive 19 to maintain a diverse council membership and shall take into 20 consideration race, ethnicity, disabilities, gender, and 21 geographic location of residence of the applicants. 22 c. Except as otherwise provided by law, the youth advisory 23 council shall determine its own rules of procedure and 24 operating policies, subject to approval by the department 25 director or the director’s designee. 26 Sec. 362. Section 216A.141, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 27 amended to read as follows: 28 2. “Office” means the office on the status of African 29 Americans of the department of human rights . 30 Sec. 363. Section 216A.151, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 31 amended to read as follows: 32 3. “Office” means the office of Asian and Pacific Islander 33 affairs of the department of human rights . 34 Sec. 364. Section 216A.161, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 35 -250- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 250/ 1568
H.F. _____ amended to read as follows: 1 2. “Office” means the office of Native American affairs of 2 the department of human rights . 3 Sec. 365. Section 216D.2, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 4 amended to read as follows: 5 2. “Public office building” means the state capitol, all 6 county courthouses, all city halls, and all buildings used 7 primarily for governmental offices of the state or any county 8 or city. It does not include public schools or buildings 9 at institutions of the state board of regents or the state 10 department of health and human services. 11 Sec. 366. NEW SECTION . 217.01 Definitions. 12 As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise 13 requires: 14 1. “Council” means the council on health and human services. 15 2. “Department” means the department of health and human 16 services. 17 3. “Director” means the director of health and human 18 services. 19 Sec. 367. Section 217.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 20 follows: 21 217.1 Programs of department. 22 There is established a department of health and human 23 services to administer programs designed to protect and improve 24 the health, well-being , and productivity of the people of 25 the state of Iowa. The department shall concern itself with 26 the problems of human behavior, adjustment, and daily living 27 through the administration of programs of family, child, and 28 adult welfare, economic assistance including costs of medical 29 care, rehabilitation toward self-care and support, delinquency 30 prevention and control, treatment and rehabilitation of 31 juvenile offenders, care and treatment of persons with mental 32 illness or an intellectual disability, public health, and other 33 related programs as provided by law. 34 Sec. 368. Section 217.2, Code 2023, is amended to read as 35 -251- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 251/ 1568
H.F. _____ follows: 1 217.2 Council on health and human services. 2 1. a. There is created within the department of human 3 services a council on health and human services which shall 4 act in a policymaking and advisory capacity on matters within 5 the jurisdiction of the department. The council shall consist 6 of seven nine voting members appointed by the governor subject 7 to confirmation by the senate. Appointments shall be made 8 on the basis of interest in public affairs, good judgment, 9 and knowledge and ability in the field of health and human 10 services. Appointments shall be made to provide a diversity of 11 interest and point of view in the membership and without regard 12 to religious opinions or affiliations. The voting members of 13 the council shall serve for six-year staggered terms. 14 b. Each term of a voting member shall commence and end as 15 provided by section 69.19 . 16 c. All voting members of the council shall be electors 17 of the state of Iowa. No more than four five members shall 18 belong to the same political party and no more than two three 19 members shall, at the time of appointment, reside in the same 20 congressional district. At least one member of the council 21 shall be a member of a county board of supervisors at the time 22 of appointment to the council. At least one member of the 23 council shall be a physician licensed to practice medicine in 24 Iowa. Vacancies occurring during a term of office shall be 25 filled in the same manner as the original appointment for the 26 balance of the unexpired term subject to confirmation by the 27 senate. 28 2. In addition to the voting members described in subsection 29 1 , the membership of the council shall include four legislators 30 as ex officio, nonvoting members. The four legislators shall 31 be appointed one each by the majority leader of the senate, 32 the minority leader of the senate, the speaker of the house 33 of representatives, and the minority leader of the house of 34 representatives for terms as provided in section 69.16B . 35 -252- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 252/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 369. Section 217.3, Code 2023, is amended to read as 1 follows: 2 217.3 Duties of council. 3 The council on human services shall: 4 1. Organize annually and select a chairperson and vice 5 chairperson. 6 2. Adopt and establish policy for the operation and 7 conduct of the department of human services , subject to any 8 guidelines which may be adopted by the general assembly, and 9 the implementation of all services and programs thereunder 10 administered by the department . 11 3. Report immediately to the governor any failure by the 12 director or any administrator of the department of human 13 services to carry out any of the policy decisions or directives 14 of the council. 15 4. Approve the budget of the department of human services 16 prior to submission to the governor. Prior to approval of the 17 budget, the council shall publicize and hold a public hearing 18 to provide explanations and hear questions, opinions, and 19 suggestions regarding the budget. Invitations to the hearing 20 shall be extended to the governor, the governor-elect, the 21 director of the department of management, and other persons 22 deemed by the council as integral to the budget process. The 23 budget materials submitted to the governor shall include a 24 review of options for revising the medical assistance program 25 made available by federal action or by actions implemented 26 by other states as identified by the department, the medical 27 assistance advisory council created in section 249A.4B , and 28 by county representatives. The review shall address what 29 potential revisions could be made in this state and how the 30 changes would be beneficial to Iowans. 31 5. Insure that all programs administered or services 32 rendered by the department directly to any citizen or through 33 a local agency to any citizen are coordinated and integrated 34 so that any citizen does not receive a duplication of services 35 -253- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 253/ 1568
H.F. _____ from various departments or local agencies that could be 1 rendered by one department or local agency. If the council 2 finds that such is not the case, it shall hear and determine 3 which department or local agency shall provide the needed 4 service or services and enter an order of their determination 5 by resolution of the council which must be concurred in by 6 at least a majority of the members. Thereafter such order 7 or resolution of the council shall be obeyed by all state 8 departments and local agencies to which it is directed. 9 6. Adopt all necessary rules recommended by the director or 10 administrators of divisions hereinafter established department 11 prior to their promulgation pursuant to chapter 17A . 12 7. Approve the establishment of any new division or 13 reorganization, consolidation or abolition of any established 14 division prior to the same becoming effective. 15 8. 7. Recommend to the governor the names of individuals 16 qualified for the position of director of human services when a 17 vacancy exists in the office. 18 Sec. 370. Section 217.3A, Code 2023, is amended to read as 19 follows: 20 217.3A Advisory committees. 21 1. General. The council on human services shall establish 22 and utilize the advisory committee identified in this section 23 and may establish and utilize other ad hoc advisory committees 24 as determined necessary to advise the council . The council 25 shall establish appointment provisions, membership terms, 26 operating guidelines, and other operational requirements for 27 committees established pursuant to this section . 28 2. Child abuse prevention. The council shall establish a 29 child abuse prevention program advisory committee to support 30 the child abuse prevention program implemented in accordance 31 with section 235A.1 . The duties of the advisory committee 32 shall include all of the following: 33 a. Advise the director of human services and the 34 administrator of the division of the department of human 35 -254- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 254/ 1568
H.F. _____ services responsible for child and family programs regarding 1 expenditures of funds received for the child abuse prevention 2 program. 3 b. Review the implementation and effectiveness of 4 legislation and administrative rules concerning the child abuse 5 prevention program. 6 c. Recommend changes in legislation and administrative rules 7 to the general assembly and the appropriate administrative 8 officials. 9 d. Require reports from state agencies and other entities as 10 necessary to perform its duties. 11 e. Receive and review complaints from the public concerning 12 the operation and management of the child abuse prevention 13 program. 14 f. Approve grant proposals. 15 Sec. 371. Section 217.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 16 follows: 17 217.4 Meetings of council. 18 The council shall meet at least monthly. Additional 19 meetings shall be called by the chairperson or upon written 20 request of any three council members thereof as necessary to 21 carry out the duties of the council. The chairperson shall 22 preside at all meetings or in the absence of the chairperson 23 the vice chairperson shall preside. The members of the council 24 shall be paid a per diem as specified in section 7E.6 and their 25 reasonable and necessary expenses. 26 Sec. 372. Section 217.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 27 follows: 28 217.5 Director of health and human services. 29 The chief administrative officer for the department of human 30 services is the director of human services . The director shall 31 be appointed by the governor subject to confirmation by the 32 senate and shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. The 33 governor shall fill a vacancy in this office in the same manner 34 as the original appointment was made. The director shall be 35 -255- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 255/ 1568
H.F. _____ selected primarily for administrative ability. The director 1 shall not be selected on the basis of political affiliation 2 and shall not engage in political activity while holding this 3 position. 4 Sec. 373. NEW SECTION . 217.5A Attorneys —— legal counsel 5 and advice. 6 Notwithstanding section 13.7, the department may employ or 7 retain attorneys to provide legal counsel and advice. However, 8 section 13.7 shall govern the employment or retention of 9 attorneys by the department to represent the department in any 10 action or proceeding brought in any court or tribunal. 11 Sec. 374. Section 217.6, Code 2023, is amended to read as 12 follows: 13 217.6 Rules and regulations —— organization of department. 14 1. The director is hereby authorized to may recommend 15 to the council for adoption such rules and regulations as 16 are necessary to carry into practice administer the duties, 17 functions, and programs of the various divisions and to 18 establish such divisions and to assign or reassign duties, 19 powers, and responsibilities within the department , all with 20 the approval of the council on human services, within the 21 department as the director deems necessary and appropriate 22 for the proper administration of the duties, functions and 23 programs with which the department is charged . Any action 24 taken, decision made, or administrative rule adopted by any 25 administrator of a division may be reviewed by the director. 26 The director, upon such review, may affirm, modify, or reverse 27 any such action, decision, or rule. 28 2. The rules and regulations adopted for the public benefits 29 and programs administered by the department of human services 30 shall apply the residency eligibility restrictions required by 31 federal and state law. 32 3. The director shall organize the department of human 33 services into divisions subunits as necessary to most 34 efficiently carry out in an efficient manner the intent 35 -256- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 256/ 1568
H.F. _____ of this chapter and any other chapter the department is 1 responsible for administering . The department of human 2 services may be initially divided into the following divisions 3 of responsibility: 4 a. The division of child and family services. 5 b. The division of mental health and disability services. 6 c. The division of administration. 7 d. The division of planning, research, and statistics. 8 4. If the department of human services requires or requests 9 a service consumer, service provider, or other person to 10 maintain required documentation in electronic form, the 11 department shall accept such documentation submitted by 12 electronic means and shall not require a physical copy of the 13 documentation unless required by state or federal law. 14 Sec. 375. Section 217.13, Code 2023, is amended to read as 15 follows: 16 217.13 Department to provide certain volunteer services —— 17 volunteer liability. 18 1. The department of human services shall establish 19 volunteer programs designed to enhance the services provided 20 by the department. Roles for volunteers may include but shall 21 not be limited to parent aides, friendly visitors, commodity 22 distributors, clerical assistants, medical transporters, and 23 other functions to complement and supplement the department’s 24 work with clients. Roles for volunteers shall include 25 conservators and guardians. The department shall adopt rules 26 for programs which are established. 27 2. a. The director shall appoint a coordinator of volunteer 28 services to oversee the provision of services of volunteer 29 conservators and guardians on a volunteer basis to individuals 30 in this state requiring such services. The coordinator, 31 after consulting with personnel assigned to the district of 32 the department, shall recommend to the director how best to 33 serve the needs of individuals in need of the services of a 34 guardian or conservator. Where possible, the coordinator shall 35 -257- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 257/ 1568
H.F. _____ recommend that the services be provided on a multicounty basis. 1 b. The coordinator shall cooperate with the administrators 2 of the divisions of the department in providing these services 3 and shall seek out alternative sources for providing the 4 services required under this section . 5 3. All volunteers registered with the department and 6 in compliance with departmental rules are considered state 7 employees for purposes of chapter 669 . However, this section 8 does not except a conservator or guardian from an action 9 brought under section 658.1A or 658.3 . This section does not 10 relieve a guardian or conservator from duties under chapter 11 633 . 12 Sec. 376. Section 217.18, Code 2023, is amended to read as 13 follows: 14 217.18 Official seal. 15 The department shall have an official seal with the words 16 “Iowa Department of Health and Human Services” and such other 17 design as the department prescribes engraved thereon on the 18 seal . Every commission, order , or other paper of an official 19 nature executed by the department may be attested with such the 20 seal. 21 Sec. 377. Section 217.19, Code 2023, is amended to read as 22 follows: 23 217.19 Expenses. 24 1. The director of said department, and the director’s 25 staff, assistants , and employees shall, in addition to salary, 26 receive their necessary traveling expenses by the nearest 27 traveled and practicable route, when engaged in the performance 28 of official business. 29 2. The department of administrative services shall work 30 with the department of human services to develop and implement 31 an expense policy applicable to the members of a board, 32 commission, committee, or other body under the auspices of the 33 department of human services who meet the income requirements 34 for payment of per diem in accordance with section 7E.6, 35 -258- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 258/ 1568
H.F. _____ subsection 2 . The policy shall allow for the payment of 1 the member’s expenses to be addressed through use of direct 2 billings, travel purchase card, prepaid expenses, or other 3 alternative means of addressing the expenses in lieu of 4 reimbursement of the member. 5 Sec. 378. Section 217.21, Code 2023, is amended to read as 6 follows: 7 217.21 Annual report. 8 The department shall, annually, at the time provided by law 9 make a report to the governor and general assembly, and cover 10 therein in the report the annual period ending with June 30 11 preceding, which report shall embrace include : 12 1. An itemized statement of its the department’s 13 expenditures concerning each program under its the department’s 14 administration. 15 2. Adequate and complete statistical reports for the 16 state as a whole concerning all payments made under its the 17 department’s administration. 18 3. Such recommendations as to changes in laws under its the 19 department’s administration as the director may deem necessary. 20 4. The observations and recommendations of the director and 21 the council on human services relative to the programs of the 22 department. 23 5. Such other information as the director or council on 24 human services may deem deems advisable, or which may be 25 requested by the governor or by the general assembly. 26 Sec. 379. Section 217.23, Code 2023, is amended to read as 27 follows: 28 217.23 Personnel —— merit system —— reimbursement for damaged 29 property. 30 1. The director of human services or the director’s 31 designee, shall employ such personnel as are necessary for the 32 performance of the duties and responsibilities assigned to 33 the department. All employees shall be selected on a basis 34 of fitness for the work to be performed with due regard to 35 -259- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 259/ 1568
H.F. _____ training and experience and shall be subject to the provisions 1 of chapter 8A, subchapter IV . 2 2. The department may expend moneys from the support 3 allocation of the department as reimbursement for replacement 4 or repair of personal items of the department’s employees 5 damaged or destroyed by clients of the department during the 6 employee’s tour of duty. However, the reimbursement shall not 7 exceed three hundred dollars for each item. The department 8 shall establish rules in accordance with chapter 17A to carry 9 out the purpose of this section . 10 Sec. 380. Section 217.24, Code 2023, is amended to read as 11 follows: 12 217.24 Payment by electronic funds transfer. 13 The department of human services shall continue expanding 14 the practice of making payments to program participants and 15 vendors by means of electronic funds transfer. The department 16 shall seek the capacity for making payment by such means for 17 all programs administered by the department. 18 Sec. 381. Section 217.32, Code 2023, is amended to read as 19 follows: 20 217.32 Office space in county. 21 Where When the department of human services assigns 22 personnel to an office located in a county for the purpose of 23 performing in that county designated eligibility for economic 24 and medical assistance programs and protective services duties 25 and responsibilities assigned by law to the department, it 26 shall be the responsibility of the county to provide and 27 maintain the necessary office space and office supplies and 28 equipment for the personnel so assigned in the same manner as 29 if they were employees of the county. The department shall at 30 least annually, or more frequently if the department so elects, 31 reimburse the county for a portion, designated by law, of the 32 cost of maintaining office space and providing supplies and 33 equipment as required by this section , and also for a similar 34 portion of the cost of providing the necessary office space if 35 -260- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 260/ 1568
H.F. _____ in order to do so it is necessary for the county to lease office 1 space outside the courthouse or any other building owned by the 2 county. The portion of the foregoing costs reimbursed to the 3 county under this section shall be equivalent to the proportion 4 of those costs which the federal government authorizes to be 5 paid from available federal funds, unless the general assembly 6 directs otherwise when appropriating funds for support of the 7 department. 8 Sec. 382. Section 217.33, Code 2023, is amended to read as 9 follows: 10 217.33 Legal services. 11 The director of human services pursuant to a state plan 12 funded in part by the federal government may provide services 13 for eligible persons by contract with nonprofit legal aid 14 organizations. 15 Sec. 383. Section 217.34, Code 2023, is amended to read as 16 follows: 17 217.34 Debt setoff. 18 The investigations division of the department of inspections 19 and appeals and the department of human services shall provide 20 assistance to set off against a person’s or provider’s income 21 tax refund or rebate any debt which has accrued through written 22 contract, nonpayment of premiums pursuant to section 249A.3, 23 subsection 2 , paragraph “a” , subparagraph (1), subrogation, 24 departmental recoupment procedures, or court judgment and which 25 is in the form of a liquidated sum due and owing the department 26 of human services . The department of inspections and appeals, 27 with approval of the department of human services , shall adopt 28 rules under chapter 17A necessary to assist the department of 29 administrative services in the implementation of the setoff 30 under section 8A.504 in regard to money owed to the state for 31 public assistance overpayments or nonpayment of premiums as 32 specified in this section . The department of human services 33 shall adopt rules under chapter 17A necessary to assist the 34 department of administrative services in the implementation of 35 -261- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 261/ 1568
H.F. _____ the setoff under section 8A.504 , in regard to collections by 1 the child support recovery unit services and the foster care 2 recovery unit services . 3 Sec. 384. Section 217.35, Code 2023, is amended to read as 4 follows: 5 217.35 Fraud and recoupment activities. 6 Notwithstanding the requirement for deposit of recovered 7 moneys under section 239B.14 , recovered moneys generated 8 through fraud and recoupment activities are appropriated to 9 the department of human services to be used for additional 10 fraud and recoupment activities performed by the department of 11 human services or the department of inspections and appeals. 12 The department of human services may use the recovered 13 moneys appropriated to add not more than five full-time 14 equivalent positions, in addition to those funded by annual 15 appropriations. The appropriation of the recovered moneys is 16 subject to both of the following conditions: 17 1. The director of human services determines that the 18 investment can reasonably be expected to increase recovery of 19 assistance paid in error, due to fraudulent or nonfraudulent 20 actions, in excess of the amount recovered in the previous 21 fiscal year. 22 2. The amount expended for the additional fraud and 23 recoupment activities shall not exceed the amount of the 24 projected increase in assistance recovered. 25 Sec. 385. Section 217.36, Code 2023, is amended to read as 26 follows: 27 217.36 Distribution of earned income tax credit information. 28 1. The department shall ensure that educational materials 29 relating to the federal and state earned income tax credits 30 are provided in accordance with this section to each household 31 receiving assistance or benefits under: 32 a. The hawk-i Hawki program under chapter 514I . 33 b. The family investment program under chapter 239B . 34 c. The medical assistance Act program under chapter 249A . 35 -262- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 262/ 1568
H.F. _____ d. The food programs defined in section 234.1 which are 1 administered by the department. 2 e. Any other appropriate programs administered by, or under 3 the oversight of, the department of human services . 4 2. The department shall, by mail or through the internet, 5 provide a household described in subsection 1 with access to: 6 a. Internal revenue service publications relating to the 7 federal earned income tax credit. 8 b. Department of revenue publications relating to the state 9 earned income tax credit. 10 c. Information prepared by tax preparers who provide 11 volunteer or free federal or state income tax preparation 12 services to low-income and other eligible persons and who are 13 located in close geographic proximity to the person. 14 3. In January of each year, the department or a 15 representative of the department shall mail to each household 16 described in subsection 1 information about the federal and 17 state earned income tax credit that provides the household with 18 referrals to the resources described in subsection 2 . 19 4. The mailings required by the department under this 20 section do not have to be made as a separate mailing but may 21 be included in existing mailings being made to the appropriate 22 households. 23 Sec. 386. Section 217.40, Code 2023, is amended to read as 24 follows: 25 217.40 Training for guardians and conservators. 26 The department of human services , or a person designated 27 by the director, shall establish training programs designed 28 to assist all duly appointed guardians and conservators in 29 understanding their fiduciary duties and liabilities, the 30 special needs of the ward, and how to best serve the ward and 31 the ward’s interests. 32 Sec. 387. Section 217.41, Code 2023, is amended to read as 33 follows: 34 217.41 Refugee services foundation. 35 -263- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 263/ 1568
H.F. _____ 1. The department of human services shall cause a refugee 1 services foundation to be created for the sole purpose of 2 engaging in refugee resettlement activities to promote the 3 welfare and self-sufficiency of refugees who live in Iowa and 4 who are not citizens of the United States. The foundation may 5 establish an endowment fund to assist in the financing of its 6 activities. The foundation shall be incorporated under chapter 7 504 . 8 2. The foundation shall be created in a manner so that 9 donations and bequests to the foundation qualify as tax 10 deductible under federal and state income tax laws. The 11 foundation is not a state agency and shall not exercise 12 sovereign power of the state. The state is not liable for any 13 debts of the foundation. 14 3. The refugee services foundation shall have a board 15 of directors of five members. One member shall be appointed 16 by the governor and four members shall be appointed by the 17 director of human services . Members of the board shall serve 18 three-year terms beginning on July 1, and ending on June 30. A 19 vacancy on the board shall be filled in the same manner as the 20 original appointment for the remainder of the term. Not more 21 than two members appointed by the director of human services 22 shall be of the same gender or of the same political party. 23 4. The refugee services foundation may accept and 24 administer trusts deemed by the board to be beneficial. 25 Notwithstanding section 633.63 , the foundation may act as 26 trustee of such a trust. 27 Sec. 388. Section 217.41B, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 28 amended to read as follows: 29 1. The department of human services shall discontinue the 30 Medicaid family planning network waiver effective July 1, 2017, 31 and shall instead establish a state family planning services 32 program. The state program shall replicate the eligibility 33 requirements and other provisions included in the Medicaid 34 family planning network waiver as approved by the centers for 35 -264- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 264/ 1568
H.F. _____ Medicare and Medicaid services of the United States department 1 of health and human services in effect on June 30, 2017. 2 Sec. 389. Section 217.41B, subsection 3, paragraph a, 3 subparagraph (2), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 4 (2) The department of human services shall adopt rules 5 pursuant to chapter 17A to require that as a condition of 6 eligibility as a provider under the family planning services 7 program, each distinct location of a nonprofit health care 8 delivery system shall enroll in the program as a separate 9 provider, be assigned a distinct provider identification 10 number, and complete an attestation that abortions are not 11 performed at the distinct location. 12 Sec. 390. Section 217.41C, subsection 1, paragraph a, Code 13 2023, is amended to read as follows: 14 a. The department of human services shall create the more 15 options for maternal support program, a statewide program to 16 promote healthy pregnancies and childbirth through nonprofit 17 organizations that provide pregnancy support services. 18 Sec. 391. Section 217.41C, subsection 3, unnumbered 19 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 20 The department of human services shall issue a request for 21 proposals to select a program administrator for the program. 22 A program administrator shall meet all of the following 23 requirements: 24 Sec. 392. Section 217.41C, subsections 5 and 6, Code 2023, 25 are amended to read as follows: 26 5. The department of human services shall publish the 27 program administrator and subcontractor criteria on the 28 department’s internet site. 29 6. The department of human services shall adopt rules 30 pursuant to chapter 17A to administer the program, and shall 31 provide technical assistance to the program administrator, 32 monitor the program administrator for adherence to state and 33 federal requirements, and collect and maintain program data. 34 Sec. 393. Section 217.41C, subsection 7, unnumbered 35 -265- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 265/ 1568
H.F. _____ paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 1 Beginning October 1, 2023, and on or before October 2 1 annually thereafter, the department of human services 3 shall submit to the general assembly the following program 4 information relative to the prior fiscal year: 5 Sec. 394. Section 217.42, Code 2023, is amended to read as 6 follows: 7 217.42 Service areas —— County offices. 8 1. The organizational structure to deliver the department’s 9 field services shall be based upon service areas designated by 10 the department. The service areas shall serve as a basis for 11 providing field services to persons residing in the counties 12 comprising the service area. 13 2. 1. The department shall maintain an office in each 14 county. Based on the annual appropriations for field 15 operations, the department shall strive to maintain a full-time 16 presence in each county. If it is not possible to maintain a 17 full-time presence in each county, the department shall provide 18 staff based on its caseweight system to assure the provision of 19 services. The department shall consult with the county boards 20 of supervisors of those counties regarding staffing prior to 21 any modification of office hours. 22 3. 2. A county or group of counties may voluntarily enter 23 into a chapter 28E agreement with the department to provide 24 funding or staff persons to deliver field services in county 25 offices. The agreement shall cover the full fiscal year but 26 may be revised by mutual consent. 27 Sec. 395. Section 217.43, Code 2023, is amended to read as 28 follows: 29 217.43 Service area County advisory boards —— location of 30 county offices. 31 1. a. The department shall establish a service area one 32 or more advisory board in each service area boards . Each of 33 the county boards of supervisors of the counties comprising 34 the service area shall appoint two service area advisory board 35 -266- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 266/ 1568
H.F. _____ members. All of the following requirements apply to the 1 appointments made by a county board of supervisors: 2 (1) The membership shall be appointed in accordance with 3 section 69.16 , relating to political affiliation, and section 4 69.16A , relating to gender balance. 5 (2) Not more than one of the members shall be a member of 6 the board of supervisors. 7 (3) Appointments shall be made on the basis of interest in 8 maintaining and improving service delivery. 9 b. Appointments shall be made a part of the regular 10 proceedings of the board of supervisors and shall be filed with 11 the county auditor and the service area manager department . A 12 vacancy on the board shall be filled in the same manner as the 13 original appointment. 14 c. The boards of supervisors shall develop and agree to 15 other organizational provisions involving the advisory board, 16 including reporting requirements. 17 2. The purpose of the advisory boards is to improve 18 communication and coordination between the department and the 19 counties and to advise the department regarding maintenance and 20 improvement of service delivery in the counties and communities 21 comprising the service areas . 22 3. The department shall determine the community in which 23 each county office will be located. The county board of 24 supervisors shall determine the location of the office space 25 for the county office. The county board of supervisors shall 26 make reasonable efforts to collocate the office with other 27 state and local government or private entity offices in order 28 to maintain the offices in a cost-effective location that is 29 convenient to the public. 30 Sec. 396. Section 217.44, Code 2023, is amended to read as 31 follows: 32 217.44 Service areas Department offices —— employee and 33 volunteer record checks. 34 1. The record check evaluation system of the department 35 -267- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 267/ 1568
H.F. _____ shall conduct criminal and child and dependent adult abuse 1 record checks of persons who are potential employees, 2 employees, potential volunteers, and volunteers in service area 3 department offices in a position having direct contact with the 4 department’s clients. The record checks shall be performed in 5 this state and the department record check evaluation system 6 may conduct these checks in other states. If the department 7 record check evaluation system determines that a person has 8 been convicted of a crime or has a record of founded child or 9 dependent adult abuse, the department record check evaluation 10 system shall perform an evaluation to determine whether the 11 crime or founded abuse warrants prohibition of the person’s 12 employment or participation as a volunteer. The record checks 13 and evaluation shall be performed in accordance with procedures 14 adopted for this purpose by the department. 15 2. In an evaluation, the department record check evaluation 16 system shall consider the nature and seriousness of the crime 17 or founded child or dependent adult abuse in relation to the 18 position sought or held, the time elapsed since the commission 19 of the crime or founded abuse, the circumstances under which 20 the crime or founded abuse was committed, the degree of 21 rehabilitation, the likelihood that the person will commit 22 the crime or founded abuse again, and the number of crimes or 23 founded abuses committed by the person involved. 24 3. The department record check evaluation system may permit 25 a person who is evaluated to be employed or to participate as a 26 volunteer if the person complies with the department’s record 27 check evaluation system’s conditions relating to employment or 28 participation as a volunteer which may include completion of 29 additional training. 30 4. If the department record check evaluation system 31 determines that the person has committed a crime or has a 32 record of founded child or dependent adult abuse which warrants 33 prohibition of employment or participation as a volunteer, the 34 person shall not be employed by or participate as a volunteer 35 -268- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 268/ 1568
H.F. _____ in a department service area office in a position having direct 1 contact with the department’s clients. 2 Sec. 397. Section 217.45, subsection 1, unnumbered 3 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 4 A background investigation may be conducted by the 5 department of human services on all of the following 6 individuals: 7 Sec. 398. Section 218.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 8 follows: 9 218.1 Institutions controlled. 10 The director of human services shall have the general and 11 full authority given under statute to control, manage, direct, 12 and operate the following institutions under the director’s 13 jurisdiction, and may at the director’s discretion assign 14 the powers and authorities given the director by statute to 15 any one of the deputy directors, division administrators, or 16 officers or employees of the divisions of the department of 17 human services a superintendent : 18 1. Glenwood state resource center. 19 2. Woodward state resource center. 20 3. Mental health institute, Cherokee, Iowa. 21 4. Mental health institute, Independence, Iowa. 22 5. State training school. 23 6. Iowa juvenile home. 24 7. Other facilities not attached to the campus of the main 25 institution as program developments require. 26 Sec. 399. Section 218.2, Code 2023, is amended to read as 27 follows: 28 218.2 Powers of governor —— report of abuses. 29 1. Nothing contained in section 218.1 shall limit the 30 general supervisory or examining powers vested in the governor 31 by the laws or Constitution of the State of Iowa, or legally 32 vested by the governor in any committee appointed by the 33 governor. 34 2. The administrator superintendent to whom primary 35 -269- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 269/ 1568
H.F. _____ responsibility for a particular institution has been assigned 1 shall make reports to the director of human services as are 2 requested by the director and the director shall report, in 3 writing, to the governor any abuses found to exist in any of 4 the institutions. 5 Sec. 400. Section 218.3, Code 2023, is amended to read as 6 follows: 7 218.3 Definitions. 8 For the purposes of this chapter , unless the context 9 otherwise requires: 10 1. “Administrator” means the person to whom the director 11 of human services has assigned power and authority over an 12 institution in accordance with section 218.1 . “Council” means 13 the council on health and human services. 14 2. “Department” means the department of health and human 15 services. 16 3. “Director” means the director of health and human 17 services. 18 2. 4. “Institution” means an institution listed in section 19 218.1 . 20 5. “Resident” means a person committed or admitted to an 21 institution and is synonymous with patient, as appropriate to 22 the institution. 23 6. “Superintendent” means the person to whom primary 24 responsibility for a particular institution has been assigned. 25 Sec. 401. Section 218.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 26 follows: 27 218.4 Recommendation for rules. 28 1. The administrators of particular institutions department 29 shall recommend to the council on human services for adoption 30 such rules not inconsistent with law as they may deem necessary 31 for the discharge of their duties, the management of each 32 of such the institutions , and the admission , of residents 33 thereto and the treatment, care, custody, education and 34 discharge of residents. It is made the duty of the particular 35 -270- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 270/ 1568
H.F. _____ administrators department to establish rules by which danger 1 to life and property from fire will be minimized. In the 2 discharge of their duties and in the enforcement of their 3 rules, they The department may require any of their appointees 4 to perform duties in addition to those required by statute. 5 2. Rules adopted by the council pursuant to chapter 17A 6 shall be uniform and shall apply to all institutions under the 7 particular administrator and to all other institutions under 8 the administrator’s department’s jurisdiction. The primary 9 rules for use in institutions where persons with mental illness 10 are served shall, unless otherwise indicated, uniformly apply 11 to county or private hospitals in which persons with mental 12 illness are served, but the rules shall not interfere with 13 proper medical treatment administered to patients such persons 14 by competent physicians. Annually, signed copies of the rules 15 shall be sent to the superintendent of each institution or 16 hospital under the control or supervision of a particular 17 administrator . Copies shall also be sent to the clerk of each 18 district court, the chairperson of the board of supervisors 19 of each county and, as appropriate, to the officer in charge 20 of institutions or hospitals caring for persons with mental 21 illness in each county who shall be responsible for seeing 22 that the rules are posted in each institution or hospital in a 23 prominent place. The rules shall be kept current to meet the 24 public need and shall be revised and published annually. 25 3. The state fire marshal shall cause to be made an annual 26 inspection of all the institutions listed in section 218.1 and 27 shall make provide a written report thereof of each inspection 28 to the particular administrator of the state department of 29 human services in control of such institution . 30 Sec. 402. Section 218.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 31 follows: 32 218.5 Fire protection contracts. 33 The administrators shall have power to department may 34 enter into contracts with the governing body of any city or 35 -271- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 271/ 1568
H.F. _____ other municipal corporation for the protection from fire of 1 any property under the administrators’ department’s primary 2 control, located in any municipal corporation or in territory 3 contiguous to the municipal corporation, upon terms as may be 4 agreed upon. 5 Sec. 403. Section 218.6, Code 2023, is amended to read as 6 follows: 7 218.6 Transfer of appropriations made to institutions. 8 1. Notwithstanding section 8.39, subsection 1 , without the 9 prior written consent and approval of the governor and the 10 director of the department of management, the director of human 11 services may transfer funds between the appropriations made for 12 the institutions, listed as follows: 13 a. The state resource centers. 14 b. The state mental health institutes. 15 c. The state training school. 16 d. The civil commitment unit for sexual offenders. 17 2. The department shall report any transfer made pursuant 18 to subsection 1 during a fiscal quarter to the legislative 19 services agency within thirty days of the beginning of the 20 subsequent fiscal quarter. 21 Sec. 404. Section 218.9, Code 2023, is amended to read as 22 follows: 23 218.9 Appointment of superintendents. 24 1. The administrator in charge of an institution, subject to 25 the approval of the director of human services, shall appoint 26 the superintendent of the institution. The tenure of office of 27 a superintendent shall be at the pleasure of the administrator 28 director . The administrator director may transfer a 29 superintendent or warden from one institution to another. 30 2. The superintendent or warden shall have immediate 31 custody and control, subject to the orders and policies of the 32 administrator in charge of the institution director , of all 33 property used in connection with the institution except as 34 provided in this chapter . 35 -272- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 272/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 405. Section 218.10, Code 2023, is amended to read as 1 follows: 2 218.10 Subordinate officers and employees. 3 The administrator in charge of a particular institution, 4 with the consent and approval of the director of human 5 services, shall determine the number of subordinate officers 6 and employees for the institution. Subject to this chapter , 7 the officers and employees shall be appointed and discharged 8 by the superintendent or business manager the superintendent’s 9 designee pursuant to chapter 8A, subchapter IV . The 10 superintendent shall keep, in the record of each subordinate 11 officer and employee, the date of employment, the compensation, 12 and the date of each discharge, and the reasons for discharge. 13 Sec. 406. Section 218.12, Code 2023, is amended to read as 14 follows: 15 218.12 Bonds. 16 The administrator in charge of any particular institution 17 shall require each Each officer and any employee of such 18 administrator and of every an institution under the 19 administrator’s control who may be charged with the custody 20 or control of any money or property belonging to the state to 21 give shall provide an official bond, properly conditioned, 22 and signed by sufficient sureties in a sum to be fixed by 23 the administrator director , which bond shall be approved by 24 the administrator director , and filed in the office of the 25 secretary of state. 26 Sec. 407. Section 218.13, Code 2023, is amended to read as 27 follows: 28 218.13 Record checks. 29 1. For the purposes of this section , unless the context 30 otherwise requires: 31 a. “Department” means the department of human services. 32 b. “Institution” means an institution controlled by the 33 department as described in section 218.1 . 34 c. “Resident” means a person committed or admitted to an 35 -273- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 273/ 1568
H.F. _____ institution. 1 2. 1. If a person is being considered for employment 2 involving direct responsibility for a resident or with access 3 to a resident when the resident is alone, or if a person 4 will reside in a facility utilized by an institution, and 5 if the person has been convicted of a crime or has a record 6 of founded child or dependent adult abuse, the record check 7 evaluation system of the department shall perform an evaluation 8 to determine whether the crime or founded abuse warrants 9 prohibition of employment or residence in the facility. The 10 department record check evaluation system shall conduct 11 criminal and child and dependent adult abuse record checks of 12 the person in this state and may conduct these checks in other 13 states. The investigation and evaluation shall be performed 14 in accordance with procedures adopted for this purpose by the 15 department. 16 3. 2. If the department record check evaluation system 17 determines that a person, who is employed by an institution 18 or resides in a facility utilized by an institution, has 19 been convicted of a crime or has a record of founded child 20 or dependent adult abuse, the department record check 21 evaluation system shall perform an evaluation to determine 22 whether prohibition of the person’s employment or residence is 23 warranted. The evaluation shall be performed in accordance 24 with procedures adopted for this purpose by the department. 25 4. 3. In an evaluation, the department record check 26 evaluation system shall consider the nature and seriousness of 27 the crime or founded child or dependent adult abuse in relation 28 to the position sought or held, the time elapsed since the 29 commission of the crime or founded abuse, the circumstances 30 under which the crime or founded abuse was committed, the 31 degree of rehabilitation, the likelihood that the person will 32 commit the crime or founded abuse again, and the number of 33 crimes or founded abuses committed by the person involved. 34 The department record check evaluation system may permit 35 -274- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 274/ 1568
H.F. _____ a person who is evaluated to be employed or reside or to 1 continue employment or residence if the person complies with 2 the department’s record check evaluation system’s conditions 3 relating to employment or residence which may include 4 completion of additional training. 5 5. 4. If the department record check evaluation system 6 determines that the person has committed a crime or has a 7 record of founded child or dependent adult abuse which warrants 8 prohibition of employment or residence, the person shall not 9 be employed by an institution or reside in a facility utilized 10 by an institution. 11 Sec. 408. Section 218.14, Code 2023, is amended to read as 12 follows: 13 218.14 Dwelling of superintendent or other employee. 14 1. The administrator having control over an institution 15 may, with consent of the director of human services, may 16 furnish the superintendent of the institution, in addition 17 to salary, with a dwelling or with appropriate quarters in 18 lieu of the dwelling, or the administrator may compensate the 19 superintendent of the institution in lieu of furnishing a 20 dwelling or quarters. If the superintendent of the institution 21 is furnished with a dwelling or quarters, either of which is 22 owned by the state, the superintendent may also be furnished 23 with water, heat, and electricity. 24 2. The administrator having control over an institution 25 director may furnish assistant superintendents or other 26 employees, or both, with a dwelling or with appropriate 27 quarters, owned by the state. The assistant superintendent or 28 employee, who is so furnished, shall pay rent for the dwelling 29 or quarters in an amount to be determined by the superintendent 30 of the institution director , which shall be the fair market 31 rental value of the dwelling or quarters. If an assistant 32 superintendent or employee is furnished with a dwelling or 33 quarters, either of which is owned by the state, the assistant 34 superintendent or employee may also be furnished with water, 35 -275- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 275/ 1568
H.F. _____ heat, and electricity. However, the furnishing of these 1 utilities shall be considered in determining the fair market 2 rental value of the dwelling or quarters. 3 Sec. 409. Section 218.15, Code 2023, is amended to read as 4 follows: 5 218.15 Salaries —— how paid. 6 The salaries and wages shall be included in the semimonthly 7 payrolls and paid in the same manner as other expenses of the 8 several institutions. 9 Sec. 410. Section 218.17, Code 2023, is amended to read as 10 follows: 11 218.17 Authorized leave. 12 Vacations and sick leave with pay as authorized in section 13 70A.1 shall only be taken at such times as the superintendent 14 or the business manager superintendent’s designee in charge 15 of an officer or employee, as the case may be, may direct, 16 and only after written authorization by the superintendent or 17 business manager the superintendent’s designee , and for the 18 number of days specified in the authorization. A copy of the 19 authorization shall be attached to the institution’s copy of 20 the payroll of the institution, for audit purposes, for the 21 period during which the vacation was taken, and the semimonthly 22 payroll shall show the number of days the person was absent 23 under the authorization. 24 Sec. 411. Section 218.21, Code 2023, is amended to read as 25 follows: 26 218.21 Record of residents. 27 The administrator of the department of human services in 28 control of a state institution director shall, as to every 29 person committed to any of the institutions, keep the following 30 record: 31 1. Name. 32 2. Residence. 33 3. Sex. 34 4. Age. 35 -276- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 276/ 1568
H.F. _____ 5. Nativity. 1 6. Occupation. 2 7. Civil condition. 3 8. Date of entrance or commitment. 4 9. Date of discharge. 5 10. Whether a discharge was final. 6 11. Condition of the person when discharged. 7 12. The name of the institutions from which and to which 8 such person has been transferred. 9 13. If dead deceased , the date and cause of the person’s 10 death. 11 Sec. 412. Section 218.22, Code 2023, is amended to read as 12 follows: 13 218.22 Record privileged. 14 Except with the consent of the administrator in charge of an 15 institution director , or on an order of a court of record, the 16 record provided in section 218.21 shall be accessible only to 17 the administrator of the division of the department of human 18 services in control of such institution, the director of the 19 department of human services and to assistants and proper 20 clerks authorized by such administrator or the administrator’s 21 the director. The administrator of the division of such 22 institution is authorized to director may permit the division 23 of library services of the department of education and the 24 historical division of the department of cultural affairs to 25 copy or reproduce by any photographic, photostatic, microfilm, 26 microcard or other process which accurately reproduces a 27 durable medium for reproducing the original and to destroy 28 in the manner described by law such records of residents 29 designated in section 218.21 . 30 Sec. 413. Section 218.23, Code 2023, is amended to read as 31 follows: 32 218.23 Reports to administrator director . 33 The superintendent of an institution shall, within ten 34 days after the commitment or entrance of a person to the 35 -277- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 277/ 1568
H.F. _____ institution, cause a true copy of the person’s entrance record 1 to be made and forwarded to the administrator in control of 2 the institution director or the director’s designee . When a 3 patient or resident leaves, or is discharged , or transferred 4 from , or dies in an institution, the superintendent or person 5 in charge shall within ten days after that date send the 6 information to the office of the institution’s administrator 7 director or the director’s designee on forms which the 8 administrator director prescribes. 9 Sec. 414. Section 218.24, Code 2023, is amended to read as 10 follows: 11 218.24 Questionable commitment. 12 The superintendent is required to shall immediately 13 notify the administrator in control of the superintendent’s 14 particular institution director if there is any question as 15 to the propriety of the commitment or detention of any person 16 received at such an institution, and said administrator the 17 director , upon such notification, shall inquire into the matter 18 presented, and take such proper action as may be deemed proper 19 in the premises . 20 Sec. 415. Section 218.26, Code 2023, is amended to read as 21 follows: 22 218.26 Religious worship. 23 Any such resident, during the time of the resident’s 24 detention, shall be allowed, for at least one hour on each 25 Sunday weekly and in times of extreme sickness, and at such 26 other suitable and reasonable times as is consistent with the 27 resident’s religious belief and proper discipline in said 28 the institution, to receive spiritual advice, instruction, 29 and ministration from any recognized member of the clergy of 30 the church or denomination which represents the resident’s 31 religious belief. 32 Sec. 416. Section 218.27, Code 2023, is amended to read as 33 follows: 34 218.27 Religious belief of minors. 35 -278- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 278/ 1568
H.F. _____ In case such If a resident is a minor and has formed no 1 choice, the minor’s preference may, at any time, be expressed 2 by the minor with the approval of parents or guardian, if the 3 minor has any such a parent or guardian . 4 Sec. 417. Section 218.28, Code 2023, is amended to read as 5 follows: 6 218.28 Investigation. 7 The administrator of the department of human services in 8 control of a particular institution or the administrator’s 9 authorized officer or employee director or the director’s 10 designee shall visit, and minutely examine, at least once in 11 six months, and more often if necessary or required by law, 12 the institutions under such administrator’s control, and the 13 financial condition and management thereof of the institutions . 14 Sec. 418. Section 218.29, Code 2023, is amended to read as 15 follows: 16 218.29 Scope of investigation. 17 The administrator of the department of human services in 18 control of a particular institution or the administrator’s 19 authorized officer or employee director or the director’s 20 designee shall, during such investigation and as far as 21 possible, see every resident of each institution, especially 22 those admitted since the director’s or the director’s 23 designee’s preceding visit, and shall give such residents as 24 may require it, suitable opportunity to converse with such 25 administrator or authorized officer or employee the director or 26 the director’s designee apart from the officers and attendants. 27 Sec. 419. Section 218.30, Code 2023, is amended to read as 28 follows: 29 218.30 Investigation of other institutions facilities . 30 The administrators to whom control of institutions has been 31 assigned, or their authorized officers or employees, director 32 may investigate or cause the investigation of charges of abuse, 33 neglect, or mismanagement on the part of an officer or employee 34 of a private institution facility which is subject to the 35 -279- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 279/ 1568
H.F. _____ administrator’s particular director’s supervision or control. 1 The administrator who has been assigned to have authority over 2 the state mental health institutes, or the administrator’s 3 authorized officer or employee, director shall also investigate 4 or cause the investigation of charges concerning county care 5 facilities in which persons with mental illness are served. 6 Sec. 420. Section 218.31, Code 2023, is amended to read as 7 follows: 8 218.31 Witnesses. 9 In aid of any investigation the administrator shall have 10 the power to department may summon and compel the attendance 11 of witnesses; to examine the witnesses under oath, which the 12 administrator shall have power to director or the director’s 13 designee may administer; to have access to all books, papers, 14 and property material to such investigation; and to order 15 the production of any other books or papers material to the 16 investigation. Witnesses other than those in the employ of the 17 state shall be entitled to the same fees as in civil cases in 18 the district court. 19 Sec. 421. Section 218.32, Code 2023, is amended to read as 20 follows: 21 218.32 Contempt. 22 Any person failing or refusing to obey the orders of the 23 administrator department issued under section 218.31 , or to 24 give or produce evidence when required, shall be reported by 25 the administrator department to the district court in the 26 county where the offense occurs, and shall be dealt with by the 27 court as for contempt of court. 28 Sec. 422. Section 218.33, Code 2023, is amended to read as 29 follows: 30 218.33 Transcript of testimony. 31 The particular administrator involved department shall cause 32 the testimony taken at such investigation to be transcribed and 33 filed in the administrator’s office at the seat of government 34 with the department within ten days after the same testimony 35 -280- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 280/ 1568
H.F. _____ is taken, or as soon thereafter as practicable, and when so 1 filed the same testimony shall be open for the inspection of 2 any person. 3 Sec. 423. Section 218.41, Code 2023, is amended to read as 4 follows: 5 218.41 Custody. 6 When a resident of an institution is so working outside the 7 institution proper, the resident shall be deemed is at all 8 times in the actual custody of the head superintendent of the 9 institution. 10 Sec. 424. Section 218.42, Code 2023, is amended to read as 11 follows: 12 218.42 Wages of residents. 13 If a resident performs services for the state at an 14 institution listed in section 218.1 , the administrator in 15 control of the institution department shall pay the resident 16 a wage in accordance with federal wage and hour requirements. 17 However, the wage amount shall not exceed the amount of the 18 prevailing wage paid in the state for a like service or its 19 equivalent. 20 Sec. 425. Section 218.43, Code 2023, is amended to read as 21 follows: 22 218.43 Deduction to pay court costs. 23 If wages are paid to a resident pursuant to section 24 218.42 , the administrator in control of an institution listed 25 in section 218.1 department may deduct from the wages an 26 amount sufficient to pay all or a part of the costs taxed 27 to the resident by reason of the resident’s commitment to 28 the institution. In such case the amount so deducted shall 29 be forwarded to the clerk of the district court or proper 30 official. 31 Sec. 426. Section 218.44, Code 2023, is amended to read as 32 follows: 33 218.44 Wages paid to dependent —— deposits. 34 If wages are paid to a resident pursuant to section 218.42 , 35 -281- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 281/ 1568
H.F. _____ the administrator in control of an institution listed in 1 section 218.1 department may pay all or any part of the wages 2 directly to any dependent of the resident. The administrator 3 department may also deposit the wages to the account of the 4 resident, or may so deposit part of the wages and allow the 5 resident a portion for the resident’s own personal use, or 6 may pay to the county of commitment all or any part of the 7 resident’s care, treatment, or subsistence while at said the 8 institution from any credit balance accruing to the account of 9 the resident. 10 Sec. 427. Section 218.45, Code 2023, is amended to read as 11 follows: 12 218.45 Conferences. 13 Quarterly conferences of the superintendents of the 14 institutions shall be held with the administrator in control 15 of the institutions director at Des Moines or at institutions 16 under the administrator’s director’s jurisdiction, for the 17 consideration of all matters relative to the management of 18 the institutions. Full minutes of the conferences shall be 19 preserved in the records of the administrator department . 20 The administrator in control director may cause papers on 21 appropriate subjects to be prepared and read presented at the 22 conferences. 23 Sec. 428. Section 218.46, Code 2023, is amended to read as 24 follows: 25 218.46 Scientific investigation. 26 1. The administrator who is in charge of an institution 27 director shall encourage the scientific investigation, on 28 the part of the superintendent and medical staff of the 29 institution, as to the most successful methods of institutional 30 management and treating treatment of the persons committed to 31 the institution. In addition, the administrator department 32 shall procure and furnish to the superintendent and medical 33 staff information relative to such management and treatment 34 and , from time to time, publish bulletins and reports of 35 -282- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 282/ 1568
H.F. _____ scientific and clinical work done in that type of institution. 1 2. The administrators of such state institutions are 2 authorized to department may provide services and facilities 3 for the scientific observation, rechecking, and treatment of 4 persons with mental illness within the state. Application by, 5 or on behalf of, any person for such services and facilities 6 shall be made to the administrator in charge of the particular 7 institution involved and shall be made director on forms 8 furnished by such administrator the department . The time and 9 place of admission of any person to outpatient or clinical 10 services and facilities for scientific observation, rechecking , 11 and treatment and the use of such services and facilities for 12 the benefit of persons who have already been hospitalized 13 for psychiatric evaluation and appropriate treatment or 14 involuntarily hospitalized as seriously mentally ill shall 15 be in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the 16 administrator in control of the particular institution involved 17 department . 18 Sec. 429. Section 218.47, Code 2023, is amended to read as 19 follows: 20 218.47 Monthly report. 21 The superintendent or business manager of each institution 22 or the superintendent’s designee shall, on the first day of 23 each month, account to the administrator in control of the 24 particular institution director or the director’s designee for 25 all state funds received during the preceding month, and , at 26 the same time , remit the accounting to the treasurer of state. 27 Sec. 430. Section 218.48, Code 2023, is amended to read as 28 follows: 29 218.48 Annual reports. 30 The superintendent or business manager of each institution 31 or the superintendent’s designee shall make an annual report 32 to the administrator in control of the particular institution 33 director and include in the report a detailed and accurate 34 inventory of the stock and supplies on hand, and their amount 35 -283- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 283/ 1568
H.F. _____ and value, under the following headings: 1 1. Livestock. 2 2. Farm produce on hand. 3 3. Vehicles. 4 4. Agricultural implements. 5 5. Machinery. 6 6. Mechanical fixtures. 7 7. Real estate. 8 8. Furniture. 9 9. Bedding in residents’ department. 10 10. State property in superintendent’s department. 11 11. Clothing. 12 12. Dry goods. 13 13. Provisions and groceries. 14 14. Drugs and medicine. 15 15. Fuel. 16 16. Library. 17 17. All other state property under appropriate headings 18 to be determined by the particular administrator involved 19 director . 20 Sec. 431. Section 218.49, Code 2023, is amended to read as 21 follows: 22 218.49 Contingent fund. 23 The administrator in control of an institution director 24 may permit the superintendent or the business manager of 25 each institution or the superintendent’s designee to retain 26 a stated amount of funds under the superintendent’s or 27 business manager’s superintendent’s designee’s supervision 28 as a contingent fund for the payment of freight, postage, 29 commodities purchased on authority of the particular 30 superintendent or business manager involved on a cash basis, 31 salaries, and bills granting discount for cash. 32 Sec. 432. Section 218.50, Code 2023, is amended to read as 33 follows: 34 218.50 Requisition for contingent fund. 35 -284- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 284/ 1568
H.F. _____ If necessary, the director of the department of human 1 services shall make proper requisition upon the director of 2 the department of administrative services for a warrant on the 3 state treasurer to secure the said contingent fund for each 4 institution. 5 Sec. 433. Section 218.51, Code 2023, is amended to read as 6 follows: 7 218.51 Monthly reports of contingent fund. 8 A monthly report of the status of such the contingent fund 9 shall be submitted by the proper officer of said superintendent 10 of each institution or the superintendent’s designee to 11 the administrator in control of the institution involved 12 and such director or the director’s designee in accordance 13 with applicable rules as such administrator may establish 14 established by the director . 15 Sec. 434. Section 218.52, Code 2023, is amended to read as 16 follows: 17 218.52 Supplies —— competition. 18 The administrator in control of a state institution 19 department shall, in the purchase of supplies, afford all 20 reasonable opportunity for competition, and shall give 21 preference to local dealers and Iowa producers when such can be 22 done without loss to the state. 23 Sec. 435. Section 218.55, Code 2023, is amended to read as 24 follows: 25 218.55 Purchase from an institution. 26 An administrator The department may purchase supplies of 27 any institution under the administrator’s control, for use in 28 any other institution under the administrator’s control , and 29 reasonable payment for the supplies shall be made as in the 30 case of other purchases. 31 Sec. 436. Section 218.56, Code 2023, is amended to read as 32 follows: 33 218.56 Purchase of supplies —— vendor warrants. 34 1. The administrators department shall , from time to time, 35 -285- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 285/ 1568
H.F. _____ adopt and make of record rules and regulations governing the 1 purchase of all articles and supplies needed at the various 2 institutions under their control and the form and verification 3 of vouchers for such purchases. 4 2. The department of human services shall mail vendor 5 warrants for the department of corrections. 6 Sec. 437. Section 218.57, Code 2023, is amended to read as 7 follows: 8 218.57 Combining appropriations. 9 The director of the department of administrative services 10 may combine the balances carried in all specific appropriations 11 into a special account for each institution under the control 12 of a particular administrator , except that the support fund for 13 each institution shall be carried as a separate account. 14 Sec. 438. Section 218.58, Code 2023, is amended to read as 15 follows: 16 218.58 Construction, repair, and improvement projects —— 17 emergencies. 18 The department shall work with the department of 19 administrative services to accomplish the following 20 responsibilities: 21 1. The department shall prepare and submit to the director 22 of the department of management, as provided in section 23 8.23 , a multiyear construction program including estimates of 24 the expenditure requirements for the construction, repair, 25 or improvement of buildings, grounds, or equipment at the 26 institutions listed in section 218.1 . 27 2. The director department shall have plans and 28 specifications prepared by the department of administrative 29 services for authorized construction, repair, or improvement 30 projects costing over the competitive bid threshold in section 31 26.3 , or as established in section 314.1B . An appropriation 32 for a project shall not be expended until the department of 33 administrative services has adopted plans and specifications 34 and has completed a detailed estimate of the cost of the 35 -286- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 286/ 1568
H.F. _____ project, prepared under the supervision of a licensed architect 1 or licensed professional engineer. Plans and specifications 2 shall not be adopted and a project shall not proceed if the 3 project would require an expenditure of money in excess of the 4 appropriation. 5 3. The department of administrative services shall comply 6 with the competitive bid procedures in chapter 26 to let all 7 contracts under chapter 8A, subchapter III , for authorized 8 construction, repair, or improvement of departmental buildings, 9 grounds, or equipment. 10 4. If the director of the department of human services 11 and the director of the department of administrative services 12 determine that emergency repairs or improvements estimated 13 to cost more than the competitive bid threshold in section 14 26.3 , or as established in section 314.1B are necessary to 15 assure the continued operation of a departmental institution, 16 the requirements of subsections 2 and 3 for preparation 17 of plans and specifications and competitive procurement 18 procedures are waived. A determination of necessity for 19 waiver by the director of the department of human services 20 and the director of the department of administrative services 21 shall be in writing and shall be entered in the project 22 record for emergency repairs or improvements. Emergency 23 repairs or improvements shall be accomplished using plans and 24 specifications and competitive quotation or bid procedures, as 25 applicable, to the greatest extent possible, considering the 26 necessity for rapid completion of the project. A waiver of 27 the requirements of subsections 2 and 3 does not authorize an 28 expenditure in excess of an amount otherwise authorized for the 29 repair or improvement. 30 5. A claim for payment relating to a project shall be 31 itemized on a voucher form pursuant to section 8A.514 , 32 certified by the claimant and the architect or engineer 33 in charge, and audited and approved by the department of 34 administrative services. Upon approval by the department of 35 -287- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 287/ 1568
H.F. _____ administrative services, the director of the department of 1 administrative services shall draw a warrant to be paid by the 2 treasurer of state from funds appropriated for the project. 3 A partial payment made before completion of the project does 4 not constitute final acceptance of the work or a waiver of any 5 defect in the work. 6 6. Subject to the prior approval of the administrator 7 in control of a departmental institution director or the 8 director’s designee , minor projects costing five thousand 9 dollars or less may be authorized and completed by the 10 executive head superintendent of the institution through the 11 use of day labor. A contract is not required if a minor project 12 is to be completed with the use of resident labor. 13 Sec. 439. Section 218.64, Code 2023, is amended to read as 14 follows: 15 218.64 Investigation of death. 16 1. For the purposes of this section , unless the context 17 otherwise requires, “institution” and “resident” mean the same 18 as defined in section 218.13 . 19 2. Upon the death of a resident of an institution, 20 the county medical examiner shall conduct a preliminary 21 investigation of the death as provided in section 331.802 . The 22 cost of the preliminary investigation shall be paid by the 23 department of human services . 24 Sec. 440. Section 218.65, Code 2023, is amended to read as 25 follows: 26 218.65 Property of deceased resident. 27 The superintendent or business manager of each institution 28 department shall, upon the death of any resident or patient , 29 immediately take possession of all property of the deceased 30 left at the institution, and deliver the property to the duly 31 appointed and qualified representative of the deceased. 32 Sec. 441. Section 218.66, Code 2023, is amended to read as 33 follows: 34 218.66 Property of small value. 35 -288- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 288/ 1568
H.F. _____ If administration be is not granted within one year from 1 the date of the death of the decedent, and the value of the 2 estate of the decedent is so small as to make the granting 3 of administration inadvisable, then delivery of the money 4 and other property left by the decedent may be made to the 5 surviving spouse and heirs of the decedent. 6 Sec. 442. Section 218.69, Code 2023, is amended to read as 7 follows: 8 218.69 Permanent record. 9 A complete permanent record of the money transmitted to the 10 treasurer of state under section 218.68 , showing by whom and 11 with whom it the money was left, its the amount, the date of 12 the death of the owner, the owner’s reputed place of residence 13 before the owner became a resident of the institution, the date 14 on which it the money was transmitted to the state treasurer, 15 and any other facts which may tend to identify the intestate 16 and explain the case, shall be kept by the superintendent 17 of the institution or business manager, as the case may be 18 department , and a transcript of the record shall be sent to , 19 and kept by , the treasurer of state. 20 Sec. 443. Section 218.70, Code 2023, is amended to read as 21 follows: 22 218.70 Payment to party entitled. 23 Moneys transmitted to the treasurer of state under section 24 218.68 shall be paid, at any time within ten years from the 25 death of the intestate, to any person who is shown to be 26 entitled thereto to the moneys . Payment shall be made from the 27 state treasury out of the support fund of such institution in 28 the manner provided for the payment of other claims from that 29 fund. 30 Sec. 444. Section 218.72, Code 2023, is amended to read as 31 follows: 32 218.72 Temporary quarters in emergency. 33 In case the buildings at any institution under the control of 34 an administrator are destroyed or rendered unfit for habitation 35 -289- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 289/ 1568
H.F. _____ by reason of fire, storms, or other like causes, to such an 1 extent that the residents cannot be housed and cared for, the 2 administrator director shall make temporary provision for the 3 housing and care of the residents at some other place in the 4 state. Like provision may be made in case any pestilence 5 breaks out among the residents. The reasonable cost of the 6 change, including transfer of residents, shall be paid from any 7 moneys in the state treasury not otherwise appropriated. 8 Sec. 445. Section 218.78, Code 2023, is amended to read as 9 follows: 10 218.78 Institutional receipts deposited. 11 1. All institutional receipts of the department of human 12 services , including funds received from client participation 13 at the state resource centers under section 222.78 and at the 14 state mental health institutes under section 230.20 , shall be 15 deposited in the general fund except for reimbursements for 16 services provided to another institution or state agency, for 17 receipts deposited in the revolving farm fund under section 18 904.706 , for deposits into the medical assistance fund under 19 section 249A.11 , and for rentals charged to employees or 20 others for room, apartment, or house and meals, which shall be 21 available to the institutions. 22 2. If approved by the director of human services , the 23 department may use appropriated funds for the granting of 24 educational leave. 25 Sec. 446. Section 218.83, Code 2023, is amended to read as 26 follows: 27 218.83 Administrative improvement. 28 The director of human services and the administrators 29 assigned to have authority over the institutions shall 30 cooperate with any department or agency of the state government 31 in any manner, including the exchange of employees, calculated 32 to improve administration of the affairs of the institutions. 33 Sec. 447. Section 218.84, Code 2023, is amended to read as 34 follows: 35 -290- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 290/ 1568
H.F. _____ 218.84 Abstracting claims and keeping accounts. 1 The director of the department of human services or the 2 director’s designee shall have sole charge of abstracting and 3 certifying claims for payment and the keeping of a central 4 system of accounts in institutions under the director’s 5 control. 6 Sec. 448. Section 218.85, Code 2023, is amended to read as 7 follows: 8 218.85 Uniform system of accounts. 9 The director of human services through the administrators in 10 control of the institutions department shall install in all the 11 institutions the most modern, complete, and uniform system of 12 accounts, records, and reports possible. The system shall be 13 prescribed by the director of the department of administrative 14 services as authorized in section 8A.502, subsection 13 , and, 15 among other matters, shall clearly show the detailed facts 16 relative to the handling and uses of all purchases. 17 Sec. 449. Section 218.86, Code 2023, is amended to read as 18 follows: 19 218.86 Abstract of claims. 20 Vouchers for expenditures other than salaries shall be 21 submitted to the director of the department of administrative 22 services, who shall prepare in triplicate an abstract of 23 claims submitted showing the name of the claimant and the 24 institutions and institutional fund on account of which the 25 payment is made. The claims and abstracts of claims shall be 26 returned to the director of the department of human services 27 where the correctness of the abstracts shall be certified by 28 the director . The original abstract shall be delivered to the 29 director of the department of administrative services, the 30 duplicate to be retained in the office of the director , of the 31 department of human services and the triplicate forwarded to 32 the proper institution to be retained as a record of claims 33 paid. 34 Sec. 450. Section 218.87, Code 2023, is amended to read as 35 -291- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 291/ 1568
H.F. _____ follows: 1 218.87 Warrants issued by director of the department of 2 administrative services. 3 Upon such certificate the director of the department of 4 administrative services shall, if the institution named has 5 sufficient funds, issue the director’s warrants upon the state 6 treasurer, for the amounts and to the claimants indicated 7 thereon on the warrants . The director of the department of 8 administrative services shall deliver the warrants thus issued 9 to the director of human services department , who will cause 10 same the warrants to be transmitted to the payees thereof of 11 the warrants . 12 Sec. 451. Section 218.88, Code 2023, is amended to read as 13 follows: 14 218.88 Institutional payrolls. 15 At the close of each pay period, the superintendent or 16 business manager of each institution shall prepare and forward 17 to the director of human services or the director’s designee a 18 semimonthly payroll which shall show the name of each officer 19 and employee, the semimonthly pay, time paid for, the amount of 20 pay, and any deductions. A substitute shall not be permitted 21 to receive compensation in the name of the employee for whom 22 the substitute is acting. 23 Sec. 452. Section 218.92, Code 2023, is amended to read as 24 follows: 25 218.92 Patients Residents with dangerous mental disturbances. 26 When a patient in a state resource center for persons with 27 an intellectual disability, a state mental health institute, 28 or another resident of an institution under the administration 29 of the department of human services has become so mentally 30 disturbed as to constitute a danger to self, to other patients 31 residents or staff of the institution, or to the public, 32 and the institution cannot provide adequate security, the 33 administrator in charge of the institution director or the 34 director’s designee , with the consent of the director of the 35 -292- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 292/ 1568
H.F. _____ Iowa department of corrections, may order the patient resident 1 to be transferred to the Iowa medical and classification 2 center, if the superintendent of the institution from which 3 the patient resident is to be transferred, with the support 4 of a majority of the medical staff, recommends the transfer 5 in the interest of the patient resident , other patients 6 residents , or the public. If the patient resident transferred 7 was hospitalized pursuant to sections 229.6 through 229.15 , 8 the transfer shall be promptly reported to the court that 9 ordered the hospitalization of the patient resident , as 10 required by section 229.15, subsection 5 . The Iowa medical 11 and classification center has the same rights, duties, and 12 responsibilities with respect to the patient resident as the 13 institution from which the patient resident was transferred 14 had while the patient was hospitalized in the institution. 15 The cost of the transfer shall be paid from the funds of the 16 institution from which the transfer is made. 17 Sec. 453. Section 218.93, Code 2023, is amended to read as 18 follows: 19 218.93 Consultants for director or administrators department . 20 The director of human services or the administrators in 21 control of the institutions are authorized to department 22 may secure the services of consultants to furnish advice on 23 administrative, professional, or technical problems to the 24 director or the administrators , their department employees, 25 or employees of institutions under their jurisdiction or to 26 provide in-service training and instruction for the employees. 27 The director and administrators are authorized to department 28 may pay the consultants at a rate to be determined by them the 29 department from funds under their the department’s control 30 or from any institutional funding under their the director’s 31 jurisdiction as the director or administrator may determine . 32 Sec. 454. Section 218.94, Code 2023, is amended to read as 33 follows: 34 218.94 Director may buy and sell real estate —— options. 35 -293- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 293/ 1568
H.F. _____ 1. The director of the department of human services 1 shall have full power to may secure options to purchase real 2 estate, to acquire and sell real estate, and to grant utility 3 easements, for the proper uses of said the institutions. 4 Real estate shall be acquired and sold and utility easements 5 granted, upon such terms and conditions as the director may 6 determine. Upon sale of the real estate, the proceeds shall 7 be deposited with the treasurer of state and credited to the 8 general fund of the state. There is hereby appropriated from 9 the general fund of the state a sum equal to the proceeds so 10 deposited and credited to the general fund of the state to the 11 department of human services , which may be used to purchase 12 other real estate or for capital improvements upon property 13 under the director’s control. 14 2. The costs incident to securing of options, acquisition 15 and sale of real estate and granting of utility easements, 16 including but not limited to appraisals, invitations for 17 offers, abstracts, and other necessary costs, may be paid 18 from moneys appropriated for support and maintenance to the 19 institution at which such the real estate is located. Such 20 fund costs shall be reimbursed from the proceeds of the sale. 21 Sec. 455. Section 218.95, Code 2023, is amended to read as 22 follows: 23 218.95 Synonymous terms. 24 1. For purposes of construing the provisions of this and 25 the following subtitles of this title and chapters 904 , 913 , 26 and 914 relating to persons with mental illness and reconciling 27 these provisions with other former and present provisions of 28 statute, the following terms shall be considered synonymous: 29 a. “Mentally ill” and “insane” , except that the 30 hospitalization or detention of any person for treatment 31 of mental illness shall not constitute a finding or create 32 a presumption that the individual is legally insane in the 33 absence of a finding of incompetence made pursuant to section 34 229.27 . 35 -294- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 294/ 1568
H.F. _____ b. “Parole” and “convalescent leave” . 1 c. “Resident” and “patient” . 2 d. “Escape” and “depart without proper authorization” . 3 e. “Warrant” and “order of admission” . 4 f. “Escapee” and “patient” . 5 g. “Sane” and “in good mental health” . 6 h. “Commitment” and “admission” . 7 2. It is hereby declared to be the policy of the general 8 assembly that words which have come to have a degrading meaning 9 shall not be employed in institutional records having reference 10 to persons with various mental conditions and that in all 11 records pertaining to persons with various mental conditions 12 the less discriminatory of the foregoing synonyms shall be 13 employed. 14 Sec. 456. Section 218.96, Code 2023, is amended to read as 15 follows: 16 218.96 Gifts, grants , and devises , and bequests . 17 The director of the department of human services is 18 authorized to may accept gifts, grants, devises , or bequests of 19 real or personal property from the federal government or any 20 source. The director may exercise such powers with reference 21 to the property so accepted as may be deemed essential to its 22 the property’s preservation and the purposes for which given, 23 granted, devised , or bequeathed. 24 Sec. 457. Section 218.98, Code 2023, is amended to read as 25 follows: 26 218.98 Canteen maintained. 27 The administrators in control of the institutions may 28 maintain a A canteen may be maintained at any institution 29 under their jurisdiction and control for the sale to persons 30 residing in the institution of items including but not limited 31 to toilet articles, candy, tobacco products, notions, and other 32 sundries, and may provide the necessary facilities, equipment, 33 personnel, and merchandise for such sale may be provided . The 34 administrators department shall specify what commodities will 35 -295- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 295/ 1568
H.F. _____ be sold in the canteen. The department may establish and 1 maintain a permanent operating fund for each canteen. The fund 2 shall consist of the receipts from the sale of commodities at 3 the canteen. 4 Sec. 458. Section 218.99, Code 2023, is amended to read as 5 follows: 6 218.99 Counties to be notified of patients’ personal 7 accounts. 8 The administrator in control of a state institution shall 9 direct the business manager superintendent of each institution 10 under the administrator’s jurisdiction which is mentioned 11 facility specified in section 331.424, subsection 1 , paragraph 12 “a” , subparagraphs (1) and (2), and for which services are paid 13 by the county of residence or a mental health and disability 14 services region, to shall quarterly inform the county of 15 residence of any patient or resident person committed or 16 admitted to the facility who has an amount in excess of two 17 hundred dollars on account in the patients’ person’s personal 18 deposit fund and the amount on deposit. The administrators 19 shall direct the business manager to superintendent shall 20 further notify the county of residence at least fifteen days 21 before the release of funds in excess of two hundred dollars 22 or upon the death of the patient or resident person . If the 23 patient or resident person has no residency in this state or 24 the person’s residency is unknown, notice shall be made to the 25 director of human services and the administrator in control of 26 the institution involved department . 27 Sec. 459. Section 218.100, Code 2023, is amended to read as 28 follows: 29 218.100 Central warehouse and supply depot. 30 The department of human services shall establish a fund for 31 maintaining and operating a central warehouse as a supply depot 32 and distribution facility for surplus government products, 33 carload canned goods, paper products, other staples, and such 34 other items as determined by the department. The fund shall be 35 -296- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 296/ 1568
H.F. _____ permanent and shall be composed of the receipts from the sales 1 of merchandise, recovery of handling, operating and delivery 2 charges of such merchandise, and from the funds contributed by 3 the institutions now in a contingent fund being used for this 4 purpose. All claims for purchases of merchandise, operating, 5 and salary expenses shall be subject to the provisions of 6 sections 218.86 , 218.87 , and 218.88 . 7 Sec. 460. Section 221.2, Code 2023, is amended to read as 8 follows: 9 221.2 Administrator Compact administrator . 10 Pursuant to the compact, the administrator of the division 11 of mental health and disability services The director of 12 the department of health and human services shall be the 13 designate a compact administrator. The compact administrator 14 may cooperate with all departments, agencies, and officers of 15 this state and its subdivisions in facilitating the proper 16 administration of the compact and of any supplementary 17 agreement entered into by this state under the compact. 18 Sec. 461. Section 221.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 19 follows: 20 221.4 Payments. 21 The compact administrator , subject to the approval of the 22 director of the department of human services, may make or 23 arrange for any payments necessary to discharge any financial 24 obligations imposed upon this state by the compact or by any 25 supplementary agreement entered into thereunder under the 26 compact . 27 Sec. 462. Section 222.1, subsection 2, Code 2023, is amended 28 to read as follows: 29 2. The Glenwood state resource center and the Woodward 30 state resource center are established and shall be maintained 31 as the state’s regional resource centers for the purpose of 32 providing treatment, training, instruction, care, habilitation, 33 and support of persons with an intellectual disability or other 34 disabilities in this state, and providing facilities, services, 35 -297- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 297/ 1568
H.F. _____ and other support to the communities located in the region 1 being served by a state resource center. In addition, the 2 state resource centers are encouraged to serve as a training 3 resource for community-based program staff, medical students, 4 and other participants in professional education programs. A 5 resource center may request the approval of the council on 6 human services to change the name of the resource center for 7 use in communication with the public, in signage, and in other 8 forms of communication. 9 Sec. 463. Section 222.2, Code 2023, is amended to read as 10 follows: 11 222.2 Definitions. 12 When used in this chapter , unless the context otherwise 13 requires: 14 1. “Administrator” means the person assigned by the director 15 of human services, in accordance with section 218.1 , to control 16 the state resource centers. 17 2. 1. “Auditor” means the county auditor or the auditor’s 18 designee. 19 2. “Council” means the council on health and human services. 20 3. “Department” means the department of health and human 21 services. 22 4. “Director” means the director of health and human 23 services. 24 4. 5. “Intellectual disability” means the same as defined 25 in section 4.1 . 26 5. 6. “Mental health and disability services region” means 27 a mental health and disability services region formed in 28 accordance with section 331.389 . 29 6. 7. “Regional administrator” means the regional 30 administrator of a mental health and disability services 31 region, as defined in section 331.388 . 32 7. 8. “Special unit” means a special intellectual 33 disability unit established at a state mental health institute 34 pursuant to sections 222.88 through 222.91 . 35 -298- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 298/ 1568
H.F. _____ 8. 9. “State resource centers” or “resource centers” means 1 the Glenwood state resource center and the Woodward state 2 resource center. 3 9. 10. “Superintendents” means the superintendents of the 4 state resource centers. 5 Sec. 464. Section 222.3, Code 2023, is amended to read as 6 follows: 7 222.3 Superintendents. 8 The administrator director shall appoint a qualified 9 superintendent for each of the resource centers who shall 10 receive such salary as the administrator director shall 11 determine. 12 Sec. 465. Section 222.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 13 follows: 14 222.4 Duties of superintendents . 15 The superintendents shall: 16 1. Perform all duties required by law and by the 17 administrator director not inconsistent with law. 18 2. Oversee and insure individual treatment and professional 19 care of each patient in the resource centers. 20 3. Maintain a full and complete record of the condition of 21 each patient in the resource centers. 22 4. Have custody, control, and management of all patients in 23 such manner as deemed best subject to the regulations of the 24 administrator department . 25 Sec. 466. Section 222.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 26 follows: 27 222.5 Preadmission diagnostic evaluation. 28 No A person shall not be eligible for admission to a resource 29 center or a special unit until a preadmission diagnostic 30 evaluation has been made by a resource center or a special unit 31 which confirms or establishes the need for admission. 32 Sec. 467. Section 222.7, Code 2023, is amended to read as 33 follows: 34 222.7 Transfers. 35 -299- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 299/ 1568
H.F. _____ The administrator department may transfer patients from one 1 state resource center to the other and may at any time transfer 2 patients from the resource centers to the hospitals for persons 3 with mental illness, or transfer patients in the resource 4 centers to a special unit or vice versa. The administrator 5 department may also transfer patients from a hospital for 6 persons with mental illness to a resource center if consent is 7 given or obtained as follows : 8 1. In the case of a patient who entered the hospital for 9 persons with mental illness voluntarily, consent is given in 10 advance by the patient or, if the patient is a minor or is 11 incompetent, the person responsible for the patient. 12 2. In the case of a patient hospitalized pursuant to 13 sections 229.6 through 229.15 , the consent of the court which 14 hospitalized the patient is obtained in advance, rather than 15 afterward as otherwise permitted by section 229.15, subsection 16 4 . 17 Sec. 468. Section 222.8, Code 2023, is amended to read as 18 follows: 19 222.8 Communications by patients. 20 Persons admitted to the resource centers or a special 21 unit shall have all reasonable opportunity and facility for 22 communication with their friends. Such persons shall be 23 permitted to write and send letters, provided the letters 24 contain nothing of an offensive character. Letters written by 25 any patient to the administrator director or to any state or 26 county official shall be forwarded unopened. 27 Sec. 469. Section 222.10, Code 2023, is amended to read as 28 follows: 29 222.10 Duty of peace officer. 30 When any person with an intellectual disability departs 31 without proper authority from an institution a facility in 32 another state and is found in this state, any peace officer in 33 any county in which such patient is found may take and detain 34 the patient without warrant or order and shall report such 35 -300- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 300/ 1568
H.F. _____ detention to the administrator department . The administrator 1 department shall provide for the return of the patient to the 2 authorities in the state from which the unauthorized departure 3 was made. Pending return, such patient may be detained 4 temporarily at one of the institutions of this state governed 5 by the administrator or by the administrator of the division of 6 child and family services of the department of human services 7 department . The provisions of this section relating to the 8 administrator department shall also apply to the return of 9 other nonresident persons with an intellectual disability 10 having legal residency outside the state of Iowa. 11 Sec. 470. Section 222.11, Code 2023, is amended to read as 12 follows: 13 222.11 Expense. 14 All actual and necessary expenses incurred in the taking 15 into protective custody, restraint, and transportation of such 16 patients to the resource centers shall be paid on itemized 17 vouchers, sworn to by the claimants, and approved by the 18 superintendent and the administrator director from any moneys 19 in the state treasury not otherwise appropriated. 20 Sec. 471. Section 222.13, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 21 amended to read as follows: 22 2. If the resource center does not have an appropriate 23 program for the treatment of an adult or minor person with an 24 intellectual disability applying under this section or section 25 222.13A , the regional administrator for the person’s county of 26 residence or the department, as applicable, shall arrange for 27 the placement of the person in any public or private facility 28 within or without the state, approved by the director of human 29 services , which offers appropriate services for the person. 30 If the expenses of the placement are payable in whole or in 31 part by a county, the placement shall be made by the regional 32 administrator for the county. 33 Sec. 472. Section 222.13A, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 34 amended to read as follows: 35 -301- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 301/ 1568
H.F. _____ 1. If a minor is believed to be a person with an 1 intellectual disability, the minor’s parent, guardian, or 2 custodian may apply to the department for admission of the 3 minor as a voluntary patient in a state resource center. If 4 the resource center does not have appropriate services for the 5 minor’s treatment, the department may arrange for the admission 6 of the minor in a public or private facility within or without 7 the state, approved by the director of human services , which 8 offers appropriate services for the minor’s treatment. 9 Sec. 473. Section 222.60, subsection 1, unnumbered 10 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 11 All necessary and legal expenses for the cost of admission or 12 for the treatment, training, instruction, care, habilitation, 13 support, and transportation of persons with an intellectual 14 disability, as provided for in the applicable regional service 15 system management plan implemented pursuant to section 331.393 16 in a state resource center, or in a special unit, or any public 17 or private facility within or without the state, approved by 18 the director of human services , shall be paid by either: 19 Sec. 474. Section 222.64, Code 2023, is amended to read as 20 follows: 21 222.64 Foreign state or country or unknown residency. 22 If the residency of the person is determined by a regional 23 administrator on behalf of a county or by the state to be in 24 a foreign state or country or is determined to be unknown, 25 the regional administrator or the state shall certify the 26 determination. The certification shall be accompanied by a 27 copy of the evidence supporting the determination. The care of 28 the person shall be as arranged by the regional administrator 29 or the state. Application for admission may be made pending 30 investigation by the administrator department . 31 Sec. 475. Section 222.65, Code 2023, is amended to read as 32 follows: 33 222.65 Investigation. 34 If an application is made for placement of a person in 35 -302- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 302/ 1568
H.F. _____ a state resource center or special unit, the department’s 1 administrator department shall immediately investigate the 2 residency of the person and proceed as follows: 3 1. If the administrator department concurs with a certified 4 determination as to residency of the person in another state 5 or in a foreign country, or the person’s residence is unknown 6 under section 222.60 , the administrator department shall cause 7 the person either to be transferred to a resource center or 8 a special unit or to be transferred to the place of foreign 9 residency. 10 2. If the administrator department disputes a certified 11 determination of residency, the administrator department shall 12 order the person transferred to a state resource center or a 13 special unit until the dispute is resolved. 14 3. If the administrator department disputes a certified 15 determination of residency, the administrator department shall 16 utilize the procedure provided in section 331.394 to resolve 17 the dispute. A determination of the person’s residency status 18 made pursuant to section 331.394 is conclusive. 19 Sec. 476. Section 222.66, Code 2023, is amended to read as 20 follows: 21 222.66 Transfers —— no residency in state or residency 22 unknown —— expenses. 23 The transfer to a resource center or a special unit or to the 24 place of residency of a person with an intellectual disability 25 who has no residence in this state or whose residency is 26 unknown, shall be made in accordance with such directions as 27 shall be prescribed by the administrator director and when 28 practicable by employees of the state resource center or the 29 special unit. The actual and necessary expenses of such 30 transfers shall be paid by the department on itemized vouchers 31 sworn to by the claimants and approved by the administrator 32 director and the approved amount is appropriated to the 33 department from any funds in the state treasury not otherwise 34 appropriated. 35 -303- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 303/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 477. Section 222.67, Code 2023, is amended to read as 1 follows: 2 222.67 Charge on finding of residency. 3 If a person has been received into a resource center or a 4 special unit as a patient whose residency is unknown and the 5 administrator director determines that the residency of the 6 patient was at the time of admission in a county of this state, 7 the administrator director shall certify the determination and 8 charge all legal costs and expenses pertaining to the admission 9 and support of the patient to the county of residence. The 10 certification shall be sent to the county of residence. The 11 certification shall be accompanied by a copy of the evidence 12 supporting the determination. If the person’s residency status 13 has been determined in accordance with section 331.394 , the 14 legal costs and expenses shall be charged to the county in 15 accordance with that determination. The costs and expenses 16 shall be collected as provided by law in other cases. 17 Sec. 478. Section 222.69, Code 2023, is amended to read as 18 follows: 19 222.69 Payment by state. 20 The amount necessary to pay the necessary and legal expenses 21 of admission of a person to a resource center or a special unit 22 when the person’s residence is outside this state or is unknown 23 is appropriated to the department from any moneys in the state 24 treasury not otherwise appropriated. Such payments shall be 25 made by the department on itemized vouchers executed by the 26 auditor of the county from which the expenses have been paid 27 and approved by the administrator director or the director’s 28 designee . 29 Sec. 479. Section 222.73, subsection 5, Code 2023, is 30 amended to read as follows: 31 5. A superintendent of a resource center or special unit 32 may request that the director of human services enter into a 33 contract with a person for the resource center or special unit 34 to provide consultation or treatment services or for fulfilling 35 -304- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 304/ 1568
H.F. _____ other purposes which are consistent with the purposes stated in 1 section 222.1 . The contract provisions shall include charges 2 which reflect the actual cost of providing the services. Any 3 income from a contract authorized under this subsection may 4 be retained by the resource center or special unit to defray 5 the costs of providing the services or fulfilling the other 6 purposes. Except for a contract voluntarily entered into by a 7 county under this subsection , the costs or income associated 8 with a contract authorized under this subsection shall not 9 be considered in computing charges and per diem costs in 10 accordance with the provisions of subsections 1 through 4 . 11 Sec. 480. Section 222.78, Code 2023, is amended to read as 12 follows: 13 222.78 Parents and others liable for support. 14 1. The father and mother of any patient admitted to a 15 resource center or to a special unit, as either an inpatient 16 or an outpatient, and any person, firm, or corporation bound 17 by contract made for support of the patient are liable for the 18 support of the patient. The patient and those legally bound 19 for the support of the patient shall be liable to the county or 20 state, as applicable, for all sums advanced in accordance with 21 the provisions of sections 222.60 and 222.77 . 22 2. The liability of any person, other than the patient, 23 who is legally bound for the support of a patient who is 24 under eighteen years of age in a resource center or a special 25 unit shall not exceed the average minimum cost of the care 26 of a normally intelligent minor without a an intellectual 27 disability of the same age and sex as the minor patient. The 28 administrator department shall establish the scale for this 29 purpose but the scale shall not exceed the standards for 30 personal allowances established by the state division under 31 the family investment program. The father or mother shall 32 incur liability only during any period when the father or 33 mother either individually or jointly receive a net income 34 from whatever source, commensurate with that upon which they 35 -305- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 305/ 1568
H.F. _____ would be liable to make an income tax payment to this state. 1 The father or mother of a patient shall not be liable for the 2 support of the patient upon the patient attaining eighteen 3 years of age. Nothing in this section shall be construed to 4 prevent a relative or other person from voluntarily paying the 5 full actual cost as established by the administrator department 6 for caring for the patient with an intellectual disability. 7 Sec. 481. Section 222.84, Code 2023, is amended to read as 8 follows: 9 222.84 Patients’ personal deposit fund. 10 There is hereby established at each resource center and 11 special unit a fund which shall be known as the patients’ 12 personal deposit fund ”; provided that in . In the case of 13 a special unit, the director may direct that the patients’ 14 personal deposit fund be maintained and administered as a part 15 of the fund established, pursuant to sections 226.43 through 16 226.46 , by the state mental health institute where the special 17 unit is located. 18 Sec. 482. Section 222.86, Code 2023, is amended to read as 19 follows: 20 222.86 Payment for care from fund. 21 If a patient is not receiving medical assistance under 22 chapter 249A and the amount in the account of any patient 23 in the patients’ personal deposit fund exceeds two hundred 24 dollars, the business manager of the resource center or special 25 unit department may apply any amount of the excess to reimburse 26 the county of residence or the state for liability incurred by 27 the county or the state for the payment of care, support, and 28 maintenance of the patient, when billed by the county or state, 29 as applicable. 30 Sec. 483. Section 222.87, Code 2023, is amended to read as 31 follows: 32 222.87 Deposit in bank. 33 The business manager department shall deposit the patients’ 34 personal deposit fund in a commercial account of a bank of 35 -306- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 306/ 1568
H.F. _____ reputable standing. When deposits in the commercial account 1 exceed average monthly withdrawals, the business manager 2 department may deposit the excess at interest. The savings 3 account shall be in the name of the patients’ personal deposit 4 fund and interest paid thereon on the account may be used for 5 recreational purposes for the patients at the resource center 6 or special unit. 7 Sec. 484. Section 222.88, Code 2023, is amended to read as 8 follows: 9 222.88 Special intellectual disability unit. 10 The director of human services may organize and establish a 11 special intellectual disability unit at an existing institution 12 which may provide: 13 1. Psychiatric and related services to children with an 14 intellectual disability and adults who are also emotionally 15 disturbed with an emotional disturbance or otherwise mentally 16 ill a mental illness . 17 2. Specific programs to meet the needs of such other special 18 categories of persons with an intellectual disability as may 19 be designated by the director. 20 3. Appropriate diagnostic evaluation services. 21 Sec. 485. Section 225.1, subsection 2, Code 2023, is amended 22 by adding the following new paragraph: 23 NEW PARAGRAPH . c. “Respondent” means the same as defined 24 in section 229.1. 25 Sec. 486. Section 225.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 26 follows: 27 225.5 Cooperation of hospitals. 28 The medical director of the state psychiatric hospital 29 shall seek to bring about systematic cooperation between the 30 several state hospitals for persons with mental illness health 31 institutes and the state psychiatric hospital. 32 Sec. 487. Section 225.26, Code 2023, is amended to read as 33 follows: 34 225.26 Private patients —— disposition of funds. 35 -307- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 307/ 1568
H.F. _____ All moneys collected from private patients shall be used for 1 the support of the said state psychiatric hospital. 2 Sec. 488. Section 225.28, Code 2023, is amended to read as 3 follows: 4 225.28 Appropriation. 5 The state shall pay to the state psychiatric hospital, out of 6 any moneys in the state treasury not otherwise appropriated, 7 all expenses for the administration of the hospital, and for 8 the care, treatment, and maintenance of committed and voluntary 9 public patients therein in the state psychiatric hospital , 10 including their clothing and all other expenses of the hospital 11 for the public patients. The bills for the expenses shall be 12 rendered monthly in accordance with rules agreed upon by the 13 director of the department of administrative services and the 14 state board of regents. 15 Sec. 489. Section 225.33, Code 2023, is amended to read as 16 follows: 17 225.33 Death of patient —— disposal of body. 18 In the event that a When a committed public patient or 19 a voluntary public patient or a committed private patient 20 should die dies while at the state psychiatric hospital or 21 at the university hospital, the state psychiatric hospital 22 shall have the body prepared for shipment in accordance with 23 the rules prescribed by the state board of health council on 24 health and human services for shipping such bodies ; and it 25 shall be . It is the duty of the state board of regents to make 26 arrangements for the embalming and such other preparation as 27 may be necessary to comply with the rules and for the purchase 28 of suitable caskets. 29 Sec. 490. Section 225.35, Code 2023, is amended to read as 30 follows: 31 225.35 Expense collected. 32 In the event that the said When a person is a committed 33 private patient, it shall be is the duty of the county 34 auditor of the proper county to proceed to collect all of such 35 -308- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 308/ 1568
H.F. _____ expenses, in accordance with the provisions of sections 225.23 1 and 225.24 . 2 Sec. 491. Section 225C.2, Code 2023, is amended to read as 3 follows: 4 225C.2 Definitions. 5 As used in this chapter : 6 1. “Administrator” means the administrator of the division. 7 2. 1. “Child” or “children” means a person or persons under 8 eighteen years of age. 9 3. 2. “Children’s behavioral health services” means services 10 for children with a serious emotional disturbance. 11 4. 3. “Children’s behavioral health system” or “children’s 12 system” means the behavioral health service system for children 13 implemented pursuant to this subchapter . 14 5. 4. “Commission” means the mental health and disability 15 services commission. 16 5. “Council” means the council on health and human services. 17 6. “Department” means the department of health and human 18 services. 19 7. “Director” means the director of health and human 20 services. 21 8. “Disability services” means services and other support 22 available to a person with mental illness, an intellectual 23 disability or other developmental disability, or brain injury. 24 9. “Division” means the division of mental health and 25 disability services of the department. 26 10. 9. “Mental health and disability services region” 27 means a mental health and disability services region formed in 28 accordance with section 331.389 . 29 11. 10. “Mental health and disability services regional 30 service system” means the mental health and disability service 31 system for a mental health and disability services region. 32 12. 11. “Regional administrator” means the same as defined 33 in section 331.388 . 34 13. 12. “Serious emotional disturbance” means a diagnosable 35 -309- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 309/ 1568
H.F. _____ mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder of sufficient 1 duration to meet diagnostic criteria specified within the most 2 current diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders 3 published by the American psychiatric association that results 4 in a functional impairment. “Serious emotional disturbance” 5 does not include substance use or developmental disorders 6 unless those disorders co-occur with such a diagnosable mental, 7 behavioral, or emotional disorder. 8 14. 13. “State board” means the children’s behavioral 9 health system state board created in section 225C.51 . 10 Sec. 492. Section 225C.3, Code 2023, is amended to read as 11 follows: 12 225C.3 Division of mental health and disability services 13 Department —— state mental health authority. 14 1. The division department is designated the state mental 15 health authority as defined in 42 U.S.C. §201(m) (1976) for 16 the purpose of directing the benefits of the National Mental 17 Health Act, 42 U.S.C. §201 et seq. This designation does 18 not preclude the state board of regents from authorizing or 19 directing any institution under its jurisdiction to carry out 20 educational, prevention, and research activities in the areas 21 of mental health and intellectual disability. The division 22 department may contract with the state board of regents or any 23 institution under the board’s jurisdiction to perform any of 24 these functions. 25 2. The division department is designated the state 26 developmental disabilities agency for the purpose of directing 27 the benefits of the federal Developmental Disabilities 28 Assistance and Bill of Rights Act, 42 U.S.C. §15001 et seq. 29 3. The division is administered by the administrator. The 30 administrator of the division shall be qualified in the general 31 field of mental health, intellectual disability, or other 32 disability services, and preferably in more than one field. 33 The administrator shall have at least five years of experience 34 as an administrator in one or more of these fields. 35 -310- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 310/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 493. Section 225C.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 1 follows: 2 225C.4 Administrator’s Department duties. 3 1. To the extent funding is available, the administrator 4 department shall perform the following duties: 5 a. Prepare and administer the comprehensive mental health 6 and disability services plan as provided in section 225C.6B , 7 including state mental health and intellectual disability 8 plans for the provision of disability services within the 9 state and the state developmental disabilities plan. The 10 administrator department shall take into account any related 11 planning activities implemented by the Iowa department of 12 public health, the state board of regents or a body designated 13 by the board for that purpose, the department of management 14 or a body designated by the director of the department for 15 that purpose, the department of education, the department of 16 workforce development and any other appropriate governmental 17 body, in order to facilitate coordination of disability 18 services provided in this state. The state mental health and 19 intellectual disability plans shall be consistent with the 20 state health plan, and shall take into account mental health 21 and disability services regional service system management 22 plans. 23 b. Assist mental health and disability services region 24 governing boards and regional administrators in planning for 25 community-based disability services. 26 c. Assist the state board in planning for community-based 27 children’s behavioral health services. 28 d. Emphasize the provision of evidence-based outpatient and 29 community support services by community mental health centers 30 and local intellectual disability providers as a preferable 31 alternative to acute inpatient services and services provided 32 in large institutional settings. 33 e. Encourage and facilitate coordination of mental health 34 and disability services with the objective of developing 35 -311- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 311/ 1568
H.F. _____ and maintaining in the state a mental health and disability 1 service delivery system to provide services to all persons 2 in this state who need the services, regardless of the place 3 of residence or economic circumstances of those persons. 4 The administrator department shall work with the commission 5 and other state agencies, including but not limited to the 6 departments of corrections , and education, and public health 7 and the state board of regents, to develop and implement a 8 strategic plan to expand access to qualified mental health 9 workers across the state. 10 f. Encourage and facilitate applied research and preventive 11 educational activities related to causes and appropriate 12 treatment for disabilities. The administrator department may 13 designate, or enter into agreements with, private or public 14 agencies to carry out this function. 15 g. Coordinate community-based services with those of the 16 state mental health institutes and state resource centers. 17 h. Administer state programs regarding the care, treatment, 18 and supervision of persons with mental illness or an 19 intellectual disability, except the programs administered by 20 the state board of regents. 21 i. Administer and distribute state appropriations in 22 connection with the mental health and disability services 23 regional service fund established by section 225C.7A . 24 j. Act as compact administrator with power to effectuate the 25 purposes of interstate compacts on mental health. 26 k. Establish and maintain a data collection and management 27 information system oriented to the needs of patients, 28 providers, the department, and other programs or facilities in 29 accordance with section 225C.6A . The system shall be used to 30 identify, collect, and analyze service outcome and performance 31 measures data in order to assess the effects of the services 32 on the persons utilizing the services. The administrator 33 department shall annually submit to the commission information 34 collected by the department indicating the changes and trends 35 -312- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 312/ 1568
H.F. _____ in the mental health and disability services system. The 1 administrator department shall make the outcome data available 2 to the public. 3 l. Encourage and facilitate coordination of children’s 4 behavioral health services with the objective of developing 5 and maintaining in the state a children’s behavioral health 6 system to provide behavioral health services to all children 7 in this state who need the services, regardless of the place 8 of residence or economic circumstances of those children. 9 The administrator department shall work with the state board 10 and other state agencies including but not limited to the 11 department of education and the department of public health 12 to develop and implement a strategic plan to expand access to 13 qualified mental health workers across the state. 14 m. Establish and maintain a data collection and management 15 information system oriented to the needs of children utilizing 16 the children’s behavioral health system, providers, the 17 department, and other programs or facilities in accordance 18 with section 225C.6A . The system shall be used to identify, 19 collect, and analyze service outcome and performance measures 20 data in order to assess the effects of the services on the 21 children utilizing the services. The administrator department 22 shall annually submit to the state board information collected 23 by the department indicating the changes and trends in the 24 children’s behavioral health system. The administrator 25 department shall make the outcome data available to the public. 26 n. Prepare a division budget and reports of the division’s 27 department’s activities. 28 o. Establish suitable agreements with other state 29 agencies to encourage appropriate care and to facilitate the 30 coordination of disability services. 31 p. Provide consultation and technical assistance to 32 patients’ advocates appointed pursuant to section 229.19 , 33 in cooperation with the judicial branch and the certified 34 volunteer long-term care ombudsmen certified pursuant to 35 -313- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 313/ 1568
H.F. _____ section 231.45 . 1 q. Provide technical assistance to agencies and 2 organizations, to aid them in meeting standards which are 3 established, or with which compliance is required, under 4 statutes administered by the administrator department , 5 including but not limited to chapters 227 and 230A . 6 r. Recommend to the commission minimum accreditation 7 standards for the maintenance and operation of community mental 8 health centers, services, and programs under section 230A.110 . 9 The administrator’s department’s review and evaluation of the 10 centers, services, and programs for compliance with the adopted 11 standards shall be as provided in section 230A.111 . 12 s. Recommend to the commission minimum standards for 13 supported community living services. The administrator 14 department shall review and evaluate the services for 15 compliance with the adopted standards. 16 t. In cooperation with the department of inspections and 17 appeals, recommend minimum standards under section 227.4 for 18 the care of and services to persons with mental illness or an 19 intellectual disability residing in county care facilities. 20 The administrator department shall also cooperate with the 21 department of inspections and appeals in recommending minimum 22 standards for care of and services provided to persons with 23 mental illness or an intellectual disability living in a 24 residential care facility regulated under chapter 135C . 25 u. In cooperation with the Iowa department of public health, 26 recommend Recommend minimum standards for the maintenance and 27 operation of public or private facilities offering disability 28 services, which are not subject to licensure by the department 29 or the department of inspections and appeals. 30 v. Provide technical assistance concerning disability 31 services and funding to mental health and disability services 32 region governing boards and regional administrators. 33 w. Coordinate with the mental health planning and advisory 34 council created pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §300x-3 to ensure the 35 -314- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 314/ 1568
H.F. _____ council membership includes representation by a military 1 veteran who is knowledgeable concerning the behavioral and 2 mental health issues of veterans. 3 x. Enter into performance-based contracts with 4 regional administrators as described in section 331.390 . 5 A performance-based contract shall require a regional 6 administrator to fulfill the statutory and regulatory 7 requirements of the regional service system under this chapter 8 and chapter 331 . A failure to fulfill the requirements may be 9 addressed by remedies specified in the contract, including but 10 not limited to suspension of contract payments or cancellation 11 of the contract. The contract provisions may include but are 12 not limited to requirements for the regional service system 13 to attain outcomes within a specified range of acceptable 14 performance in any of the following categories: 15 (1) Access standards for the required core services. 16 (2) Penetration rates for serving the number of persons 17 expected to be served. 18 (3) Utilization rates for inpatient and residential 19 treatment. 20 (4) Readmission rates for inpatient and residential 21 treatment. 22 (5) Employment of the persons receiving services. 23 (6) Administrative costs. 24 (7) Data reporting. 25 (8) Timely and accurate claims processing. 26 (9) School attendance. 27 y. Provide information through the internet concerning 28 waiting lists for services implemented by mental health and 29 disability services regions. 30 2. The administrator department may: 31 a. Apply for, receive, and administer federal aids, grants, 32 and gifts for purposes relating to disability services or 33 programs. 34 b. Establish and supervise suitable standards of care, 35 -315- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 315/ 1568
H.F. _____ treatment, and supervision for persons with disabilities in 1 all institutions under the control of the director of human 2 services . 3 c. Appoint professional consultants to furnish advice on 4 any matters pertaining to disability services. The consultants 5 shall be paid as provided by an appropriation of the general 6 assembly. 7 d. Administer a public housing unit within a bureau of 8 the division program to apply for, receive, and administer 9 federal assistance, grants, and other public or private funds 10 for purposes related to providing housing in accordance with 11 section 225C.45 . 12 Sec. 494. Section 225C.5, subsection 1, paragraph j, Code 13 2023, is amended to read as follows: 14 j. One member shall be an active board member of an agency 15 serving persons with a substance abuse problem use disorder 16 selected from nominees submitted by the Iowa behavioral health 17 association. 18 Sec. 495. Section 225C.6, Code 2023, is amended to read as 19 follows: 20 225C.6 Duties of commission. 21 1. To the extent funding is available, the commission shall 22 perform the following duties: 23 a. Advise the administrator department on the administration 24 of the overall state disability services system. 25 b. Pursuant to recommendations made for this purpose by 26 the administrator director , adopt necessary rules pursuant to 27 chapter 17A which relate to disability programs and services, 28 including but not limited to definitions of each disability 29 included within the term “disability services” as necessary for 30 purposes of state, county, and regional planning, programs, and 31 services. 32 c. Adopt standards for community mental health centers, 33 services, and programs as recommended under section 230A.110 . 34 The administrator department shall determine whether to grant, 35 -316- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 316/ 1568
H.F. _____ deny, or revoke the accreditation of the centers, services, and 1 programs. 2 d. Adopt standards for the provision under the medical 3 assistance program of individual case management services. 4 e. Unless another governmental body sets standards for a 5 service available to persons with disabilities, adopt state 6 standards for that service. The commission shall review the 7 licensing standards used by the department of human services 8 or department of inspections and appeals for those facilities 9 providing disability services. 10 f. Assure that proper reconsideration and appeal procedures 11 are available to persons aggrieved by decisions, actions, or 12 circumstances relating to accreditation. 13 g. Adopt necessary rules for awarding grants from the state 14 and federal government as well as other moneys that become 15 available to the division department for grant purposes. 16 h. Annually submit to the governor and the general assembly: 17 (1) A report concerning the activities of the commission. 18 (2) Recommendations formulated by the commission for 19 changes in law. 20 i. By January 1 of each odd-numbered year, submit to the 21 governor and the general assembly an evaluation of: 22 (1) The extent to which services to persons with 23 disabilities are actually available to persons in each county 24 and mental health and disability services region in the state 25 and the quality of those services. 26 (2) The effectiveness of the services being provided by 27 disability service providers in this state and by each of the 28 state mental health institutes established under chapter 226 29 and by each of the state resource centers established under 30 chapter 222 . 31 j. Advise the administrator director , the council on human 32 services , the governor, and the general assembly on budgets and 33 appropriations concerning disability services. 34 k. Coordinate activities with the Iowa developmental 35 -317- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 317/ 1568
H.F. _____ disabilities council and the mental health planning council, 1 created pursuant to federal law. The commission shall work 2 with other state agencies on coordinating, collaborating, and 3 communicating concerning activities involving persons with 4 disabilities. 5 l. Pursuant to a recommendation made by the administrator 6 department , identify basic financial eligibility standards 7 for the disability services provided by a mental health and 8 disability services region. The initial standards shall be as 9 specified in chapter 331 . 10 m. Identify disability services outcomes and indicators to 11 support the ability of eligible persons with a disability to 12 live, learn, work, and recreate in communities of the persons’ 13 choice. The identification duty includes but is not limited to 14 responsibility for identifying, collecting, and analyzing data 15 as necessary to issue reports on outcomes and indicators at the 16 county, region, and state levels. 17 2. Notwithstanding section 217.3 , subsection 6 , the 18 commission may adopt the rules authorized by subsection 1 , 19 pursuant to chapter 17A , without prior review and approval of 20 those rules by the council on human services . 21 3. If the executive branch creates a committee, task 22 force, council, or other advisory body to consider disability 23 services policy or program options involving children or adult 24 consumers, the commission is designated to receive and consider 25 any report, findings, recommendations, or other work product 26 issued by such body. The commission may address the report, 27 findings, recommendations, or other work product in fulfilling 28 the commission’s functions and to advise the department, 29 council on human services , governor, and general assembly 30 concerning disability services. 31 4. a. The department shall coordinate with the 32 department of inspections and appeals in the establishment of 33 facility-based and community-based, subacute mental health 34 services. 35 -318- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 318/ 1568
H.F. _____ b. A person shall not provide community-based, subacute 1 mental health services unless the person has been accredited 2 to provide the services. The commission shall adopt standards 3 for subacute mental health services and for accreditation of 4 providers of community-based, subacute mental health services. 5 c. As used in this subsection , “subacute mental health 6 services” means all of the following: 7 (1) A comprehensive set of wraparound services for persons 8 who have had or are at imminent risk of having acute or 9 crisis mental health symptoms that do not permit the persons 10 to remain in or threatens removal of the persons from their 11 home and community, but who have been determined by a mental 12 health professional and a licensed health care professional, 13 subject to the professional’s scope of practice, not to need 14 inpatient acute hospital services. For the purposes of this 15 subparagraph, “mental health professional” means the same as 16 defined in section 228.1 and “licensed health care professional” 17 means a person licensed under chapter 148 to practice medicine 18 and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery, an advanced 19 registered nurse practitioner licensed under chapter 152 or 20 152E , or a physician assistant licensed to practice under the 21 supervision of a physician as authorized in chapters 147 and 22 148C . 23 (2) Intensive, recovery-oriented treatment and monitoring 24 of the person with direct or remote access to a psychiatrist or 25 advanced registered nurse practitioner. 26 (3) An outcome-focused, interdisciplinary approach designed 27 to return the person to living successfully in the community. 28 (4) Services that may be provided in a wide array of 29 settings ranging from the person’s home to a facility providing 30 subacute mental health services. 31 (5) Services that are time limited to not more than ten 32 days or another time period determined in accordance with rules 33 adopted for this purpose. 34 d. Subacute mental health services and the standards for 35 -319- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 319/ 1568
H.F. _____ the services shall be established in a manner that allows for 1 accessing federal Medicaid funding. 2 Sec. 496. Section 225C.6B, Code 2023, is amended to read as 3 follows: 4 225C.6B Mental health and disability services system —— 5 legislative intent —— comprehensive plan —— state and regional 6 service systems. 7 1. Intent. 8 a. The general assembly intends for the state to implement 9 a comprehensive, continuous, and integrated state mental 10 health and disability services plan in accordance with 11 the requirements of sections 225C.4 and 225C.6 and other 12 provisions of this chapter , by increasing the department’s 13 responsibilities in the development, funding, oversight, and 14 ongoing leadership of mental health and disability services in 15 this state. 16 b. In order to further the purposes listed in section 225C.1 17 and in other provisions of this chapter , the general assembly 18 intends that efforts focus on the goal of making available a 19 comprehensive array of high-quality, evidence-based consumer 20 and family-centered mental health and disability services and 21 other support in the least restrictive, community-based setting 22 appropriate for a consumer. 23 c. In addition, it is the intent of the general assembly 24 to promote policies and practices that achieve for consumers 25 the earliest possible detection of mental health problems and 26 the need for disability services and for early intervention; 27 to stress that all health care programs address mental health 28 disorders with the same urgency as physical health disorders; 29 to promote the policies of all public programs that serve 30 adults and children with mental disorders or with a need 31 for disability services, including but not limited to child 32 welfare, Medicaid, education, housing, criminal and juvenile 33 justice, substance abuse use disorder treatment, and employment 34 services; to consider the special mental health and disability 35 -320- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 320/ 1568
H.F. _____ services needs of adults and children; and to promote recovery 1 and resiliency as expected outcomes for all consumers. 2 2. Comprehensive plan. The division department shall 3 develop a comprehensive written five-year state mental health 4 and disability services plan with annual updates and readopt 5 the plan every five years. The plan shall describe the key 6 components of the state’s mental health and disability services 7 system, including the services that are community-based, state 8 institution-based, or regional or state-based. The five-year 9 plan and each update shall be submitted annually to the 10 commission on or before October 30 for review and approval. 11 3. State and regional disability service systems. The 12 publicly financed disability services for persons with mental 13 illness, intellectual disability or other developmental 14 disability, or brain injury in this state shall be provided by 15 the department and the counties operating together as regions. 16 The financial and administrative responsibility for such 17 services is as follows: 18 a. Disability services for children and adults that are 19 covered under the medical assistance program pursuant to 20 chapter 249A are the responsibility of the state. 21 b. Adult mental health and intellectual disability services 22 that are not covered under the medical assistance program are 23 the responsibility of the county-based regional service system. 24 c. Children’s behavioral health services provided to 25 eligible children that are not covered under the medical 26 assistance program or other third-party payor are the 27 responsibility of the county-based regional service system. 28 Sec. 497. Section 225C.6C, Code 2023, is amended to read as 29 follows: 30 225C.6C Regional service system —— regulatory requirements. 31 1. The departments department and the department of 32 inspections and appeals , human services, and public health 33 shall comply with the requirements of this section in their 34 efforts to improve the regulatory requirements applied to the 35 -321- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 321/ 1568
H.F. _____ mental health and disability services regional service system 1 administration and service providers. 2 2. The three departments shall work together to establish 3 a process to streamline accreditation, certification, and 4 licensing standards applied to the regional service system 5 administration and service providers. 6 3. The departments of human services and inspections and 7 appeals shall jointly review the standards and inspection 8 process applicable to residential care facilities. 9 4. The three departments shall do all of the following in 10 developing regulatory requirements applicable to the regional 11 service system administration and service providers: 12 a. Consider the costs to regional administrators and 13 providers in the development of quality monitoring efforts. 14 b. Implement the use of uniform, streamlined, and statewide 15 cost reporting standards and tools by the regional service 16 system and the department of human services . 17 c. Make quality monitoring information, including services, 18 quality, and location information, easily available and 19 understandable to all citizens. 20 d. Establish standards that are clearly understood and are 21 accompanied by interpretive guidelines to support understanding 22 by those responsible for applying the standards. 23 e. Develop a partnership with providers in order to 24 improve the quality of services and develop mechanisms for the 25 provision of technical assistance. 26 f. Develop consistent data collection efforts based on 27 statewide standards and make information available to all 28 providers. The efforts under this paragraph shall be made with 29 representatives of the Iowa state association of counties. 30 g. Evaluate existing provider qualification and monitoring 31 efforts to identify duplication and gaps, and align the efforts 32 with valued outcomes. 33 h. Streamline and enhance existing standards. 34 i. Consider allowing providers to seek accreditation from 35 -322- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 322/ 1568
H.F. _____ a national accrediting body in lieu of state accreditation or 1 certification. 2 Sec. 498. Section 225C.7A, subsection 7, Code 2023, is 3 amended to read as follows: 4 7. a. For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021, each 5 mental health and disability services region for which the 6 amount certified during the fiscal year under section 331.391, 7 subsection 4 , paragraph “b” , exceeds forty percent of the actual 8 expenditures of the region for the fiscal year preceding the 9 fiscal year in progress, the remaining quarterly payments of 10 the region’s regional service payment shall be reduced by 11 an amount equal to the amount by which the region’s amount 12 certified under section 331.391, subsection 4 , paragraph “b” , 13 exceeds forty percent of the actual expenditures of the region 14 for the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year in progress, but 15 the amount of the reduction shall not exceed the total amount 16 of the region’s regional service payment for the fiscal year. 17 If the region’s remaining quarterly payments are insufficient 18 to effectuate the required reductions under this paragraph, the 19 region is required to pay to the department of human services 20 any amount for which the reduction in quarterly payments could 21 not be made. The amount of reductions to quarterly payments 22 and amounts paid to the department under this paragraph shall 23 be transferred and credited to the region incentive fund under 24 subsection 8 . 25 b. For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022, each mental 26 health and disability services region for which the amount 27 certified during the fiscal year under section 331.391, 28 subsection 4 , paragraph “b” , exceeds twenty percent of the 29 actual expenditures of the region for the fiscal year preceding 30 the fiscal year in progress, the remaining quarterly payments 31 of the region’s regional service payment shall be reduced by 32 an amount equal to the amount by which the region’s amount 33 certified under section 331.391, subsection 4 , paragraph “b” , 34 exceeds twenty percent of the actual expenditures of the region 35 -323- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 323/ 1568
H.F. _____ for the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year in progress, but 1 the amount of the reduction shall not exceed the total amount 2 of the region’s regional service payment for the fiscal year. 3 If the region’s remaining quarterly payments are insufficient 4 to effectuate the required reductions under this paragraph, the 5 region is required to pay to the department of human services 6 any amount for which the reduction in quarterly payments could 7 not be made. The amount of reductions to quarterly payments 8 and amounts paid to the department under this paragraph shall 9 be transferred and credited to the region incentive fund under 10 subsection 8 . 11 c. For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023, and each 12 succeeding fiscal year, each mental health and disability 13 services region for which the amount certified during the 14 fiscal year under section 331.391, subsection 4 , paragraph “b” , 15 exceeds five percent of the actual expenditures of the region 16 for the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year in progress, the 17 remaining quarterly payments of the region’s regional service 18 payment shall be reduced by an amount equal to the amount by 19 which the region’s amount certified under section 331.391, 20 subsection 4 , paragraph “b” , exceeds five percent of the actual 21 expenditures of the region for the fiscal year preceding the 22 fiscal year in progress, but the amount of the reduction 23 shall not exceed the total amount of the region’s regional 24 service payment for the fiscal year. If the region’s remaining 25 quarterly payments are insufficient to effectuate the required 26 reductions under this paragraph, the region is required to 27 pay to the department of human services any amount for which 28 the reduction in quarterly payments could not be made. The 29 amount of reductions to quarterly payments and amounts paid to 30 the department under this paragraph shall be transferred and 31 credited to the region incentive fund under subsection 8 . 32 Sec. 499. Section 225C.13, Code 2023, is amended to read as 33 follows: 34 225C.13 Authority to establish and lease facilities. 35 -324- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 324/ 1568
H.F. _____ 1. The administrator assigned, in accordance with section 1 218.1 , to control the state mental health institutes and the 2 state resource centers department may enter into agreements 3 under which a facility or portion of a facility administered by 4 the administrator department under section 218.1 is leased to a 5 department or a division of state government, a county or group 6 of counties, a mental health and disability services region, or 7 a private nonprofit corporation organized under chapter 504 . A 8 lease executed under this section shall require that the lessee 9 use the leased premises to deliver either disability services 10 or other services normally delivered by the lessee. 11 2. The division administrator director may work with the 12 appropriate administrator of the department’s institutions to 13 establish mental health and intellectual disability services 14 for all institutions under the control of the director of human 15 services and to establish an autism unit, following mutual 16 planning and consultation with the medical director of the 17 state psychiatric hospital, at an institution or a facility 18 administered by the department to provide psychiatric and 19 related services and other specific programs to meet the needs 20 of autistic persons with autism , and to furnish appropriate 21 diagnostic evaluation services. 22 Sec. 500. Section 225C.19, Code 2023, is amended to read as 23 follows: 24 225C.19 Emergency mental health crisis services system. 25 1. For the purposes of this section : 26 a. “Emergency mental health crisis services provider” means 27 a provider accredited or approved by the department to provide 28 emergency mental health crisis services. 29 b. “Emergency mental health crisis services system” or 30 “services system” means a coordinated array of crisis services 31 for providing a response to assist an individual adult or child 32 who is experiencing a mental health crisis or who is in a 33 situation that is reasonably likely to cause the individual to 34 have a mental health crisis unless assistance is provided. 35 -325- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 325/ 1568
H.F. _____ 2. a. The division department shall implement an emergency 1 mental health crisis services system in consultation with 2 counties, and community mental health centers and other mental 3 health and social service providers, in accordance with this 4 section . 5 b. The purpose of the services system is to provide a 6 statewide array of time-limited intervention services to reduce 7 escalation of crisis situations, relieve the immediate distress 8 of individuals experiencing a crisis situation, reduce the risk 9 of individuals in a crisis situation doing harm to themselves 10 or others, and promote timely access to appropriate services 11 for those who require ongoing mental health services. 12 c. The services system shall be available twenty-four hours 13 per day, seven days per week to any individual who is in or is 14 determined by others to be in a crisis situation, regardless of 15 whether the individual has been diagnosed with a mental illness 16 or a co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse use 17 disorder. The system shall address all ages, income levels, 18 and health coverage statuses. 19 d. The goals of an intervention offered by a provider 20 under the services system shall include but are not limited to 21 symptom reduction, stabilization of the individual receiving 22 the intervention, and restoration of the individual to a 23 previous level of functioning. 24 e. The elements of the services system shall be specified in 25 administrative rules adopted by the commission. 26 3. The services system elements shall include but are not 27 limited to all of the following: 28 a. Standards for accrediting or approving emergency mental 29 health crisis services providers. Such providers may include 30 but are not limited to a community mental health center 31 designated under chapter 230A , a unit of the department or 32 other state agency, a county, a mental health and disability 33 services region, or any other public or private provider who 34 meets the accreditation or approval standards for an emergency 35 -326- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 326/ 1568
H.F. _____ mental health crisis services provider. 1 b. Identification by the division department of geographic 2 regions, groupings of mental health and disability services 3 regions, service areas, or other means of distributing and 4 organizing the emergency mental health crisis services system 5 to ensure statewide availability of the services. 6 c. Coordination of emergency mental health crisis services 7 with all of the following: 8 (1) The district and juvenile courts. 9 (2) Law enforcement. 10 (3) Judicial district departments of correctional services. 11 (4) Mental health and disability services regions. 12 (5) Other mental health, substance abuse use disorder , and 13 co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse use disorder 14 services available through the state and counties to serve both 15 children and adults. 16 d. Identification of basic services to be provided through 17 each accredited or approved emergency mental health crisis 18 services provider which may include but are not limited to 19 face-to-face crisis intervention, stabilization, support, 20 counseling, preadmission screening for individuals who may 21 require psychiatric hospitalization, transportation, and 22 follow-up services. 23 e. Identification of operational requirements for emergency 24 mental health crisis services provider accreditation or 25 approval which may include providing a telephone hotline, 26 mobile crisis staff, collaboration protocols, follow-up with 27 community services, information systems, and competency-based 28 training. 29 4. The division department shall initially implement 30 the program through a competitive block grant process. 31 The implementation shall be limited to the extent of the 32 appropriations provided for the program. 33 Sec. 501. Section 225C.19A, Code 2023, is amended to read 34 as follows: 35 -327- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 327/ 1568
H.F. _____ 225C.19A Crisis stabilization programs. 1 The department shall accredit, certify, or apply standards 2 of review to authorize the operation of crisis stabilization 3 programs, including crisis stabilization programs operating 4 in a psychiatric medical institution for children pursuant 5 to chapter 135H that provide children with mental health, 6 substance abuse use disorder , and co-occurring mental health 7 and substance abuse use disorder services. In authorizing the 8 operation of a crisis stabilization program, the department 9 shall apply the relevant requirements for an emergency mental 10 health crisis services provider and system under section 11 225C.19 . A program authorized to operate under this section is 12 not required to be licensed under chapter 135B , 135C , 135G , or 13 135H , or certified under chapter 231C . The commission shall 14 adopt rules to implement this section . The department shall 15 accept accreditation of a crisis stabilization program by a 16 national accrediting organization in lieu of applying the rules 17 adopted in accordance with this section to the program. 18 Sec. 502. Section 225C.20, Code 2023, is amended to read as 19 follows: 20 225C.20 Responsibilities of mental health and disability 21 services regions for individual case management services. 22 Individual case management services funded under the medical 23 assistance program shall be provided by the department except 24 when a county or a consortium of counties contracts with the 25 department to provide the services. A regional administrator 26 may contract for one or more counties of the region to be 27 the provider at any time and the department shall agree to 28 the contract so long as the contract meets the standards for 29 case management adopted by the department. The regional 30 administrator may subcontract for the provision of case 31 management services so long as the subcontract meets the same 32 standards. A regional administrator may change the provider 33 of individual case management services at any time. If the 34 current or proposed contract is with the department, the 35 -328- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 328/ 1568
H.F. _____ regional administrator shall provide written notification of 1 a change at least ninety days before the date the change will 2 take effect. 3 Sec. 503. Section 225C.21, Code 2023, is amended to read as 4 follows: 5 225C.21 Supported community living services. 6 1. As used in this section , “supported community living 7 services” means services provided in a noninstitutional 8 setting to adult persons with mental illness, an intellectual 9 disability, or developmental disabilities to meet the persons’ 10 daily living needs. 11 2. The commission shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A 12 establishing minimum standards for supported community living 13 services. The administrator department shall determine whether 14 to grant, deny, or revoke approval for any supported community 15 living service. 16 3. Approved supported community living services may receive 17 funding from the state, federal and state social services block 18 grant funds, and other appropriate funding sources, consistent 19 with state legislation and federal regulations. The funding 20 may be provided on a per diem, per hour, or grant basis, as 21 appropriate. 22 Sec. 504. Section 225C.23, Code 2023, is amended to read as 23 follows: 24 225C.23 Brain injury recognized as disability. 25 1. The department of human services, the Iowa department of 26 public health , the department of education and its divisions 27 of special education and vocational rehabilitation services, 28 the department of human rights and its division for persons 29 with disabilities, the department for the blind, and all other 30 state agencies which serve persons with brain injuries, shall 31 recognize brain injury as a distinct disability and shall 32 identify those persons with brain injuries among the persons 33 served by the state agency. 34 2. For the purposes of this section , “brain injury” means 35 -329- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 329/ 1568
H.F. _____ the same as defined in section 135.22 . 1 Sec. 505. Section 225C.29, Code 2023, is amended to read as 2 follows: 3 225C.29 Compliance. 4 Except for a violation of section 225C.28B, subsection 5 2 , the sole remedy for violation of a rule adopted by the 6 commission to implement sections 225C.25 , 225C.26 , 225C.28A , 7 and 225C.28B shall be by a proceeding for compliance initiated 8 by request to the division department pursuant to chapter 9 17A . Any decision of the division department shall be in 10 accordance with due process of law and is subject to appeal to 11 the Iowa district court pursuant to sections 17A.19 and 17A.20 12 by any aggrieved party. Either the division department or a 13 party in interest may apply to the Iowa district court for an 14 order to enforce the decision of the division department . Any 15 rules adopted by the commission to implement sections 225C.25 , 16 225C.26 , 225C.28A , and 225C.28B do not create any right, 17 entitlement, property , or liberty right or interest, or private 18 cause of action for damages against the state or a political 19 subdivision of the state or for which the state or a political 20 subdivision of the state would be responsible. Any violation 21 of section 225C.28B, subsection 2 , shall solely be subject to 22 the enforcement by the commissioner of insurance and penalties 23 granted by chapter 507B for a violation of section 507B.4, 24 subsection 3 , paragraph “g” . 25 Sec. 506. Section 225C.35, Code 2023, is amended to read as 26 follows: 27 225C.35 Definitions. 28 For purposes of this subchapter , unless the context 29 otherwise requires: 30 1. “Department” means the department of human services. 31 2. 1. “Family” means a family member and the parent or 32 legal guardian of the family member. 33 3. 2. “Family member” means a person less than eighteen 34 years of age who by educational determination has a moderate, 35 -330- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 330/ 1568
H.F. _____ severe, or profound educational disability or special 1 health care needs or who otherwise meets the definition 2 of developmental disability in the federal Developmental 3 Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act, as codified 4 in 42 U.S.C. §15002. The department shall adopt rules 5 establishing procedures for determining whether a child has a 6 developmental disability. 7 4. 3. “Legal guardian” means a person appointed by a court 8 to exercise powers over a family member. 9 5. 4. “Medical assistance” means payment of all or part of 10 the care authorized to be provided pursuant to chapter 249A the 11 same as defined in section 249A.2 . 12 6. 5. “Parent” means a biological or adoptive parent. 13 7. 6. “Supplemental security income” means financial 14 assistance provided to individuals pursuant to Tit. XVI of the 15 federal Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. §1381 1383c. 16 Sec. 507. Section 225C.37, subsection 1, paragraph d, Code 17 2023, is amended to read as follows: 18 d. A statement that if the child receives medical 19 assistance, then the family support subsidy shall only be used 20 for the cost of a service which is not covered by medical 21 assistance. The family may receive welfare public assistance 22 for which the family is eligible. 23 Sec. 508. Section 225C.45, Code 2023, is amended to read as 24 follows: 25 225C.45 Public housing unit program . 26 1. The administrator department may establish a public 27 housing unit within a bureau of the division program to apply 28 for, receive, and administer federal assistance, grants, and 29 other public or private funds for purposes related to providing 30 housing. 31 2. In implementing the public housing unit program , the 32 division department may do all of the following: 33 a. Prepare, implement, and operate housing projects 34 and provide for the construction, improvement, extension, 35 -331- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 331/ 1568
H.F. _____ alteration, or repair of a housing project under the division’s 1 department’s jurisdiction. 2 b. Develop and implement studies, conduct analyses, and 3 engage in research concerning housing and housing needs. The 4 information obtained from these activities shall be made 5 available to the public and to the building, housing, and 6 supply industries. 7 c. Cooperate with the Iowa finance authority , and 8 participate in any of the authority’s programs . Use , and use 9 any funds obtained pursuant to subsection 1 to participate in 10 the authority’s programs. The division department shall comply 11 with rules adopted by the authority as the rules apply to the 12 housing activities of the division department . 13 3. In accepting contributions, grants, or other financial 14 assistance from the federal government relating to a housing 15 activity of the division department , including construction, 16 operation, or maintenance, or in managing a housing project or 17 undertaking constructed or owned by the federal government, the 18 division department may do any of the following: 19 a. Comply with federally required conditions or enter into 20 contracts or agreements as may be necessary, convenient, or 21 desirable. 22 b. Take any other action necessary or desirable in order 23 to secure the financial aid or cooperation of the federal 24 government. 25 c. Include in a contract with the federal government for 26 financial assistance any provision which the federal government 27 may require as a condition of the assistance that is consistent 28 with the provisions of this section . 29 4. The division department shall not proceed with a housing 30 project pursuant to this section , unless both of the following 31 conditions are met: 32 a. A study for a report which includes recommendations 33 concerning the housing available within a community is publicly 34 issued by the division department . The study shall be included 35 -332- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 332/ 1568
H.F. _____ in the division’s department’s recommendations for a housing 1 project. 2 b. The division’s department’s recommendations are approved 3 by a majority of the city council or board of supervisors 4 with jurisdiction over the geographic area affected by the 5 recommendations. 6 5. Property acquired or held pursuant to this section 7 is public property used for essential public purposes and is 8 declared to be exempt from any tax or special assessment of the 9 state or any state public body as defined in section 403A.2 . 10 In lieu of taxes on the property, the division department may 11 agree to make payments to the state or a state public body, 12 including but not limited to the division department , as the 13 division department finds necessary to maintain the purpose of 14 providing low-cost housing in accordance with this section . 15 6. Any property owned or held by the division department 16 pursuant to this section is exempt from levy and sale by 17 execution. An execution or other judicial process shall not be 18 issued against the property and a judgment against the division 19 department shall not be a lien or charge against the property. 20 However, the provisions of this subsection shall not apply to 21 or limit the right of the federal government to pursue any 22 remedies available under this section . The provisions of this 23 subsection shall also not apply to or limit the right of an 24 obligee to take either of the following actions: 25 a. Foreclose or otherwise enforce a mortgage or other 26 security executed or issued pursuant to this section . 27 b. Pursue remedies for the enforcement of a pledge or lien 28 on rents, fees, or revenues. 29 7. In any contract with the federal government to provide 30 annual payments to the division department , the division 31 department may obligate itself to convey to the federal 32 government possession of or title to the housing project 33 in the event of a substantial default as defined in the 34 contract and with respect to the covenant or conditions to 35 -333- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 333/ 1568
H.F. _____ which the division department is subject. The obligation 1 shall be specifically enforceable and shall not constitute a 2 mortgage. The contract may also provide that in the event of 3 a conveyance, the federal government may complete, operate, 4 manage, lease, convey, or otherwise deal with the housing 5 project and funds in accordance with the terms of the contract. 6 However, the contract shall require that, as soon as is 7 practicable after the federal government is satisfied that all 8 defaults with respect to the housing project are cured and the 9 housing project will be operated in accordance with the terms 10 of the contract, the federal government shall reconvey the 11 housing project to the division department . 12 8. The division department shall not undertake a housing 13 project pursuant to this section until a public hearing has 14 been held. At the hearing, the division department shall 15 notify the public of the proposed project’s name, location, 16 number of living units proposed, and approximate cost. Notice 17 of the public hearing shall be published at least once in a 18 newspaper of general circulation at least fifteen days prior to 19 the date set for the hearing. 20 Sec. 509. Section 225C.47, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 21 amended to read as follows: 22 2. A comprehensive family support program is created in the 23 department of human services to provide a statewide system of 24 services and support to eligible families. The program shall 25 be implemented in a manner which enables a family member of 26 an individual with a disability to identify the services and 27 support needed to enable the individual to reside with the 28 individual’s family, to function more independently, and to 29 increase the individual’s integration into the community. 30 Sec. 510. Section 225C.49, Code 2023, is amended to read as 31 follows: 32 225C.49 Departmental duties concerning services to 33 individuals with a disability. 34 1. The department shall provide coordination of the 35 -334- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 334/ 1568
H.F. _____ programs administered by the department which serve individuals 1 with a disability and the individuals’ families, including but 2 not limited to the following juvenile justice and child welfare 3 services: family-centered services described under section 4 232.102 , decategorization of child welfare funding provided 5 for under section 232.188 , and foster care services paid under 6 section 234.35, subsection 3 . The department shall regularly 7 review administrative rules associated with such programs 8 and make recommendations to the council on human services , 9 governor, and general assembly for revisions to remove barriers 10 to the programs for individuals with a disability and the 11 individuals’ families including the following: 12 a. Eligibility prerequisites which require declaring the 13 individual at risk of abuse, neglect, or out-of-home placement. 14 b. Time limits on services which restrict addressing ongoing 15 needs of individuals with a disability and their families. 16 2. The department shall coordinate the department’s 17 programs and funding utilized by individuals with a disability 18 and their families with other state and local programs and 19 funding directed to individuals with a disability and their 20 families. 21 3. In implementing the provisions of this section , the 22 department shall do all of the following: 23 a. Compile information concerning services and other support 24 available to individuals with a disability and their families. 25 Make the information available to individuals with a disability 26 and their families and department staff. 27 b. Utilize internal training resources or contract for 28 additional training of staff concerning the information 29 under paragraph “a” and training of families and individuals 30 as necessary to implement the family support subsidy and 31 comprehensive family support programs under this chapter . 32 4. The department shall designate one individual whose sole 33 duties are to provide central coordination of the programs 34 under sections 225C.36 and 225C.47 and to oversee development 35 -335- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 335/ 1568
H.F. _____ and implementation of the programs. 1 Sec. 511. Section 225C.51, Code 2023, is amended to read as 2 follows: 3 225C.51 Children’s behavioral health system state board. 4 1. A children’s behavioral health system state board 5 is created as the state body to provide guidance on the 6 implementation and management of a children’s behavioral health 7 system for the provision of services to children with a serious 8 emotional disturbance. State board members shall be appointed 9 on the basis of interest and experience in the fields of 10 children’s behavioral health to ensure adequate representation 11 from persons with life experiences and from persons 12 knowledgeable about children’s behavioral health services. The 13 department shall provide support to the state board, and the 14 board may utilize staff support and other assistance provided 15 to the state board by other persons. The state board shall 16 meet at least four times per year. The membership of the state 17 board shall consist of the following persons: 18 a. The director of the department of health and human 19 services or the director’s designee. 20 b. The director of the department of education or the 21 director’s designee. 22 c. The director of the department of public health or the 23 director’s designee. 24 d. c. The director of workforce development or the 25 director’s designee. 26 e. d. A member of the mental health and disability services 27 commission. 28 f. e. Members appointed by the governor who are active 29 members of each of the indicated groups: 30 (1) One member shall be selected from nominees submitted by 31 the state court administrator. 32 (2) One member shall be selected from nominees submitted by 33 the early childhood Iowa office program in the department of 34 management . 35 -336- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 336/ 1568
H.F. _____ (3) One member shall be a board member or an employee of a 1 provider of mental health services to children. 2 (4) One member shall be a board member or an employee of a 3 provider of child welfare services. 4 (5) One member shall be an administrator of an area 5 education agency. 6 (6) One member shall be an educator, counselor, or 7 administrator of a school district. 8 (7) One member shall be a representative of an established 9 advocacy organization whose mission or purpose it is, in part, 10 to further goals related to children’s mental health. 11 (8) One member shall be a parent or guardian of a child 12 currently utilizing or who has utilized behavioral health 13 services. 14 (9) One member shall be a sheriff. 15 (10) One member shall be a pediatrician. 16 (11) One member shall be a representative from a health care 17 system. 18 (12) One member shall be a chief executive officer of a 19 mental health and disability services region. 20 g. f. In addition to the voting members, the membership 21 shall include four members of the general assembly with one 22 member designated by each of the following: the majority 23 leader of the senate, the minority leader of the senate, the 24 speaker of the house of representatives, and the minority 25 leader of the house of representatives. A legislative member 26 serves for a term as provided in section 69.16B in a nonvoting, 27 ex officio capacity and is not eligible for per diem and 28 expenses as provided in section 2.10 . 29 2. Members appointed by the governor shall serve four-year 30 staggered terms and are subject to confirmation by the senate. 31 The four-year terms shall begin and end as provided in section 32 69.19 . Vacancies on the state board shall be filled as 33 provided in section 2.32 . A member shall not be appointed for 34 more than two consecutive four-year terms. 35 -337- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 337/ 1568
H.F. _____ 3. The director of the department of human services and the 1 director of the department of education, or their designees, 2 shall serve as co-chairpersons of the state board. Board 3 members shall not be entitled to a per diem as specified in 4 section 7E.6 and shall not be entitled to actual and necessary 5 expenses incurred while engaged in their official duties. 6 Sec. 512. Section 225C.52, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 7 amended to read as follows: 8 1. Advise the administrator director on the administration 9 of the children’s behavioral health system. 10 Sec. 513. Section 225D.1, subsection 6, Code 2023, is 11 amended to read as follows: 12 6. “Department” means the department of health and human 13 services. 14 Sec. 514. Section 226.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 15 follows: 16 226.1 Official designation —— definitions. 17 1. The state hospitals for persons with mental illness shall 18 be designated as follows: 19 a. Mental Health Institute, Independence, Iowa. 20 b. Mental Health Institute, Cherokee, Iowa. 21 2. a. The purpose of the mental health institutes is to 22 operate as regional resource centers providing one or more of 23 the following: 24 (1) Treatment, training, care, habilitation, and support of 25 persons with mental illness or a substance abuse problem use 26 disorder . 27 (2) Facilities, services, and other support to the 28 communities located in the region being served by a mental 29 health institute so as to maximize the usefulness of the mental 30 health institutes while minimizing overall costs. 31 (3) A unit for the civil commitment of sexually violent 32 predators committed to the custody of the director of human 33 services pursuant to chapter 229A . 34 b. In addition, the mental health institutes are encouraged 35 -338- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 338/ 1568
H.F. _____ to act as a training resource for community-based program 1 staff, medical students, and other participants in professional 2 education programs. 3 3. A mental health institute may request the approval of the 4 council on human services to change the name of the institution 5 for use in communication with the public, in signage, and in 6 other forms of communication. 7 4. For the purposes of this chapter , unless the context 8 otherwise requires: 9 a. “Administrator” means the person assigned by the 10 director of human services to control the state mental health 11 institutes. “Council” means the council on health and human 12 services. 13 b. “Department” means the department of health and human 14 services. 15 c. “Director” means the director of health and human 16 services. 17 c. d. “Mental health and disability services region” means 18 a mental health and disability services region formed in 19 accordance with section 331.389 . 20 e. “Mental health institute” or “state mental health 21 institute” means a state hospital for persons with mental 22 illness as designated in this chapter. 23 d. f. “Regional administrator” means the regional 24 administrator of a mental health and disability services 25 region, same as defined in section 331.388 . 26 Sec. 515. Section 226.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 27 follows: 28 226.4 Salary of superintendent. 29 The salary of the superintendent of each hospital mental 30 health institute shall be determined by the administrator 31 director . 32 Sec. 516. Section 226.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 33 follows: 34 226.5 Superintendent as witness. 35 -339- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 339/ 1568
H.F. _____ The superintendents and assistant physicians of said 1 hospitals the mental health institutes , when called as 2 witnesses in any court, shall be paid the same mileage which 3 other witnesses are paid and in addition thereto shall be paid 4 a fee of twenty-five dollars per day, said the fee to revert to 5 the support fund of the hospital mental health institute the 6 superintendent or assistant physician serves. 7 Sec. 517. Section 226.6, Code 2023, is amended to read as 8 follows: 9 226.6 Duties of superintendent. 10 The superintendent shall: 11 1. Have the control of the medical, mental, moral, and 12 dietetic treatment of the patients in the superintendent’s 13 custody subject to the approval of the administrator director . 14 2. Require all subordinate officers and employees to 15 perform their respective duties. 16 3. Have an official seal with the name of the hospital 17 mental health institute and the word “Iowa” thereon and on 18 the seal. The superintendent may affix the same seal to all 19 notices, orders of discharge, or other papers required to be 20 given by the superintendent. 21 4. Keep proper books in which shall be entered all moneys 22 and supplies received on account of any patient and a detailed 23 account of the disposition of the same all moneys and supplies . 24 Sec. 518. Section 226.7, subsection 1, paragraph a, 25 unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 26 follows: 27 Preference in the reception of patients into said hospitals 28 the mental health institutes shall be exercised in the 29 following order: 30 Sec. 519. Section 226.8, subsection 1, paragraph b, Code 31 2023, is amended to read as follows: 32 b. If determined appropriate for the person at the 33 sole discretion of the director of human services, the 34 administrator, or the director’s or administrator’s designee. 35 -340- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 340/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 520. Section 226.9, Code 2023, is amended to read as 1 follows: 2 226.9 Custody of patient. 3 The superintendent, upon the receipt of a duly executed 4 order of admission of a patient into the hospital for persons 5 with mental illness a state mental health institute , pursuant 6 to section 229.13 , shall take such the patient into custody and 7 restrain the patient as provided by law and the rules of the 8 administrator department , without liability on the part of such 9 superintendent and all other officers of the hospital mental 10 health institute to prosecution of any kind on account thereof , 11 but no person shall be detained in the hospital mental health 12 institute who is found by the superintendent to be in good 13 mental health. 14 Sec. 521. Section 226.10, Code 2023, is amended to read as 15 follows: 16 226.10 Equal treatment. 17 The patients of the state mental health institutes, 18 according to their different conditions of mind and body, and 19 their respective needs, shall be provided for and treated 20 with equal care. If in addition to mental illness a patient 21 has a co-occurring intellectual disability, brain injury, or 22 substance abuse use disorder, the care provided shall also 23 address the co-occurring needs. 24 Sec. 522. Section 226.11, Code 2023, is amended to read as 25 follows: 26 226.11 Special care permitted. 27 Patients may have such special care as may be agreed upon 28 with the superintendent, if the friends or relatives of the 29 patient will pay the expense thereof of the special care . 30 Charges for such special care and attendance shall be paid 31 quarterly in advance. 32 Sec. 523. Section 226.12, Code 2023, is amended to read as 33 follows: 34 226.12 Monthly reports. 35 -341- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 341/ 1568
H.F. _____ The administrator director shall assure that the 1 superintendent of each institute provides monthly reports 2 concerning the programmatic, environmental, and fiscal 3 condition of the mental health institute. The administrator 4 director or the administrator’s director’s designee shall 5 periodically visit each institute to validate the information. 6 Sec. 524. Section 226.13, Code 2023, is amended to read as 7 follows: 8 226.13 Patients allowed to write. 9 The name and address of the administrator director shall 10 be kept posted in every ward in each hospital mental health 11 institute . Every patient shall be allowed to write once a week 12 what the patient pleases to said administrator the director 13 and to any other person. The superintendent may send letters 14 addressed to other parties to the administrator director for 15 inspection before forwarding them to the individual addressed. 16 Sec. 525. Section 226.14, Code 2023, is amended to read as 17 follows: 18 226.14 Writing material. 19 Every patient shall be furnished by the superintendent or 20 party having charge of such person the patient , at least once 21 in each week, with suitable materials for writing, enclosing, 22 sealing, and mailing letters, if the patient requests and uses 23 the same materials . 24 Sec. 526. Section 226.15, Code 2023, is amended to read as 25 follows: 26 226.15 Letters to administrator director . 27 The superintendent or other officer in charge of a patient 28 shall, without reading the same letters , receive all letters 29 addressed to the administrator director , if so requested, and 30 shall properly mail the same letters , and deliver to such 31 patient all letters or other writings addressed to the patient. 32 Letters written to the person so confined patient may be 33 examined by the superintendent, and if, in the superintendent’s 34 opinion, the delivery of such letters would be injurious to the 35 -342- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 342/ 1568
H.F. _____ person so confined patient , the superintendent shall return the 1 letters to the writer with the superintendent’s reasons for not 2 delivering them the letters . 3 Sec. 527. Section 226.16, Code 2023, is amended to read as 4 follows: 5 226.16 Unauthorized departure and retaking. 6 It shall be the duty of the The superintendent and of all 7 other officers and employees of any of said hospitals mental 8 health institute , in case of the unauthorized departure of 9 any involuntarily hospitalized patient, to shall exercise 10 all due diligence to take into protective custody and return 11 said the patient to the hospital mental health institute . 12 A notification by the superintendent of such unauthorized 13 departure to any peace officer of the state or to any private 14 person shall be sufficient authority to such officer or person 15 to take and return such the patient to the hospital mental 16 health institute . 17 Sec. 528. Section 226.17, Code 2023, is amended to read as 18 follows: 19 226.17 Expense attending retaking. 20 All actual and necessary expenses incurred in the taking 21 into protective custody, restraint, and return to the hospital 22 mental health institute of the patient shall be paid on 23 itemized vouchers, sworn to by the claimants and approved by 24 the business manager and the administrator director or the 25 director’s designee , from any moneys in the state treasury not 26 otherwise appropriated. 27 Sec. 529. Section 226.18, Code 2023, is amended to read as 28 follows: 29 226.18 Investigation as to mental health. 30 The administrator director may investigate the mental 31 condition of any patient and shall discharge any person, if, in 32 the administrator’s director’s opinion, such the person is not 33 mentally ill, or can be cared for after such discharge without 34 danger to others, and with benefit to the patient ; but in . In 35 -343- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 343/ 1568
H.F. _____ determining whether such the patient shall be discharged, the 1 recommendation of the superintendent shall be secured. If the 2 administrator director orders the discharge of an involuntarily 3 hospitalized patient, the discharge shall be by the procedure 4 prescribed in section 229.16 . The power to investigate the 5 mental condition of a patient is merely permissive, and does 6 not repeal or alter any statute respecting the discharge or 7 commitment of patients of the state hospitals mental health 8 institutes . 9 Sec. 530. Section 226.22, Code 2023, is amended to read as 10 follows: 11 226.22 Clothing furnished. 12 Upon such discharge , the business manager department shall 13 furnish such the person discharged , unless otherwise supplied, 14 with suitable clothing and a sum of money not exceeding twenty 15 dollars, which shall be charged with the other expenses of such 16 the patient in the hospital mental health institute . 17 Sec. 531. Section 226.23, Code 2023, is amended to read as 18 follows: 19 226.23 Convalescent leave of patients. 20 Upon the recommendation of the superintendent and in 21 accordance with section 229.15, subsection 5 , in the case of 22 an involuntary patient, the administrator director may place 23 the patient on convalescent leave said patient for a period not 24 to exceed one year, under such conditions as are prescribed by 25 said administrator the director . 26 Sec. 532. Section 226.26, Code 2023, is amended to read as 27 follows: 28 226.26 Dangerous patients. 29 The administrator director , on the recommendation of the 30 superintendent, and on the application of the relatives or 31 friends of a patient who is not cured and who cannot be safely 32 allowed to go at liberty, may release the patient when fully 33 satisfied that the relatives or friends will provide and 34 maintain all necessary supervision, care, and restraint over 35 -344- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 344/ 1568
H.F. _____ the patient. If the patient being released was involuntarily 1 hospitalized, the consent of the district court which ordered 2 the patient’s hospitalization placement shall be obtained in 3 advance in substantially the manner prescribed by section 4 229.14 . 5 Sec. 533. Section 226.27, Code 2023, is amended to read as 6 follows: 7 226.27 Patient accused or acquitted of crime or awaiting 8 judgment. 9 If a patient was committed to a state hospital mental health 10 institute for evaluation or treatment under chapter 812 or the 11 rules of criminal procedure, further proceedings shall be had 12 under chapter 812 or the applicable rule when the evaluation 13 has been completed or the patient has regained mental capacity, 14 as the case may be. 15 Sec. 534. Section 226.30, Code 2023, is amended to read as 16 follows: 17 226.30 Transfer of dangerous patients. 18 When a patient of any hospital for persons with mental 19 illness health institute becomes incorrigible and unmanageable 20 to such an extent that the patient is dangerous to the safety 21 of others in the hospital institute , the administrator 22 director , with the consent of the director of the Iowa 23 department of corrections, may apply in writing to the district 24 court or to any judge thereof of the district court , of 25 the county in which the hospital institute is situated, for 26 an order to transfer the patient to the Iowa medical and 27 classification center and if the order is granted the patient 28 shall be so transferred. The county attorney of the county 29 shall appear in support of the application on behalf of the 30 administrator director . 31 Sec. 535. Section 226.32, Code 2023, is amended to read as 32 follows: 33 226.32 Overcrowded conditions. 34 The administrator director shall order the discharge or 35 -345- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 345/ 1568
H.F. _____ removal from the hospital mental health institute of incurable 1 and harmless patients whenever it is necessary to make room 2 for recent cases. If a patient who is to be so discharged 3 entered the hospital mental health institute voluntarily, the 4 administrator director shall notify the regional administrator 5 for the county interested at least ten days in advance of the 6 day of actual discharge. 7 Sec. 536. Section 226.33, Code 2023, is amended to read as 8 follows: 9 226.33 Notice to court. 10 When a patient who was hospitalized involuntarily and who 11 has not fully recovered is discharged from the hospital mental 12 health institute by the administrator director under section 13 226.32 , notice of the order shall at once be sent to the court 14 which ordered the patient’s hospitalization, in the manner 15 prescribed by section 229.14 . 16 Sec. 537. Section 226.40, Code 2023, is amended to read as 17 follows: 18 226.40 Emergency patients. 19 In case of emergency disaster, with the infliction of 20 numerous casualties among the civilian population, the mental 21 health institutes are authorized to may accept sick and wounded 22 persons without commitment or any other formalities. 23 Sec. 538. Section 226.41, Code 2023, is amended to read as 24 follows: 25 226.41 Charge permitted. 26 The hospital is authorized to make a mental health institute 27 may charge for patients admitted under section 226.40 , in the 28 manner provided by law and subject to the changes provided in 29 section 226.42 . 30 Sec. 539. Section 226.42, Code 2023, is amended to read as 31 follows: 32 226.42 Emergency powers of superintendents. 33 In case the mental health institutes lose contact with 34 the statehouse seat of government , due to enemy action or 35 -346- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 346/ 1568
H.F. _____ otherwise, the superintendents of the institutes are hereby 1 delegated the following powers and duties may do any of the 2 following : 3 1. May collect Collect moneys due the state treasury from 4 the counties and from responsible persons or other relatives, 5 these funds to be collected monthly, instead of quarterly, and 6 to be deposited for use in operating the institutes. 7 2. The superintendent shall have the power to requisition 8 Requisition supplies, such as food, fuel, drugs and medical 9 equipment, from any source available, in the name of the state, 10 with the power to and enter into contracts binding the state 11 for payment at an indefinite future time. 12 3. The superintendent shall be authorized to employ Employ 13 personnel in all categories and for whatever remuneration the 14 superintendent deems necessary, without regard to existing 15 laws, rules , or regulations, in order to permit the institute 16 to continue its old existing functions , as well as and meet its 17 additional responsibilities. 18 Sec. 540. Section 226.43, Code 2023, is amended to read as 19 follows: 20 226.43 Fund created. 21 There is hereby established at each hospital mental health 22 institute a fund known as the “patients’ personal deposit 23 fund”. 24 Sec. 541. Section 226.44, Code 2023, is amended to read as 25 follows: 26 226.44 Deposits. 27 Any funds, including social security benefits, coming into 28 the possession of the superintendent or any employee of the 29 hospital mental health institute belonging to any patient in 30 that hospital mental health institute , shall be deposited in 31 the name of that patient in the patients’ personal deposit 32 fund, except that if a guardian of the property of that patient 33 has been appointed, the guardian shall have the right to demand 34 and receive such funds. Funds belonging to a patient deposited 35 -347- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 347/ 1568
H.F. _____ in the patients’ personal deposit fund may be used for the 1 purchase of personal incidentals, desires and comforts for the 2 patient. 3 Sec. 542. Section 226.45, Code 2023, is amended to read as 4 follows: 5 226.45 Reimbursement to county or state. 6 If a patient is not receiving medical assistance under 7 chapter 249A and the amount in the account of any patient 8 in the patients’ personal deposit fund exceeds two hundred 9 dollars, the business manager of the hospital mental health 10 institute may apply any of the excess to reimburse the county 11 of residence or the state when the patient is a resident in 12 another state or in a foreign country, or when the patient’s 13 residence is unknown, for liability incurred by the county or 14 the state for the payment of care, support, and maintenance of 15 the patient, when billed by the county of residence or by the 16 administrator when the patient is a resident in another state 17 or in a foreign country, or when the patient’s residence is 18 unknown department . 19 Sec. 543. Section 226.46, Code 2023, is amended to read as 20 follows: 21 226.46 Deposit of fund. 22 The business manager department shall deposit the patients’ 23 personal deposit fund in a commercial account of a bank of 24 reputable standing. When deposits in the commercial account 25 exceed average monthly withdrawals, the business manager 26 department may deposit the excess at interest. The savings 27 account shall be in the name of the patients’ personal deposit 28 fund and interest paid thereon on the account may be used for 29 recreational purposes at the hospital mental health institute . 30 Sec. 544. Section 227.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 31 follows: 32 227.1 Definitions —— supervision. 33 1. For the purposes of this chapter , unless the context 34 otherwise requires: 35 -348- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 348/ 1568
H.F. _____ a. “Administrator” means the person assigned by the director 1 of human services in the appropriate division of the department 2 to administer mental health and disability services. “County 3 care facility” means a county care facility operated under 4 chapter 347B. 5 b. “Department” means the department of health and human 6 services. 7 c. “Director” means the director of health and humans 8 services. 9 d. “Facility” includes a county care facility and a private 10 or county facility, including a hospital, for persons with 11 mental illness or an intellectual disability. 12 c. e. “Mental health and disability services region” means 13 a mental health and disability services region formed in 14 accordance with section 331.389 . 15 f. “Patient” means a person receiving care in a facility or 16 a state mental health institute. 17 d. g. “Regional administrator” means the regional 18 administrator of a mental health and disability services 19 region, same as defined in section 331.388 . 20 h. “Resident” means a person cared for in a county care 21 facility. 22 2. The regulatory requirements for county and private 23 institutions facilities where persons with mental illness or 24 an intellectual disability are admitted, committed, or placed 25 shall be administered by the administrator department . 26 Sec. 545. Section 227.2, Code 2023, is amended to read as 27 follows: 28 227.2 Inspection. 29 1. The director of inspections and appeals shall make, 30 or cause to be made, at least one licensure inspection each 31 year of every county care facility. Either the administrator 32 of the division director or the director of the department 33 of inspections and appeals, in cooperation with each other, 34 upon receipt of a complaint or for good cause, may make, or 35 -349- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 349/ 1568
H.F. _____ cause to be made, a review of a county care facility or of any 1 other private or county institution facility where persons with 2 mental illness or an intellectual disability are admitted or 3 reside. A licensure inspection or a review shall be made by 4 a competent and disinterested person who is acquainted with 5 and interested in the care of persons with mental illness 6 and persons with an intellectual disability. The objective 7 of a licensure inspection or a review shall be an evaluation 8 of the programming and treatment provided by the facility. 9 After each licensure inspection of a county care facility, 10 the person who made the inspection shall consult with the 11 regional administrator for the county in which the facility is 12 located on plans and practices that will improve the care given 13 patients residents . The person shall also make recommendations 14 to the administrator of the division and the director of 15 public health for coordinating and improving the relationships 16 between the administrators of county care facilities, the 17 administrator of the division, the director of public health, 18 the superintendents of state mental health institutes and 19 resource centers, community mental health centers, mental 20 health and disability services regions, and other cooperating 21 agencies, to cause improved and more satisfactory care of 22 patients. A written report of each licensure inspection of a 23 county care facility under this section shall be filed by the 24 person with the administrator of the division and the director 25 of public health department and shall include: 26 a. The capacity of the institution facility for the care of 27 residents. 28 b. The number, sex, ages, and primary diagnoses of the 29 residents. 30 c. The care of residents, their food, clothing, treatment 31 plan, employment, and opportunity for recreational activities 32 and for productive work intended primarily as therapeutic 33 activity. 34 d. The number, job classification, sex, duties, and salaries 35 -350- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 350/ 1568
H.F. _____ of all employees. 1 e. The cost to the state or county of maintaining residents 2 in a county care facility. 3 f. The recommendations given to and received from the 4 regional administrator on methods and practices that will 5 improve the conditions under which the county care facility is 6 operated. 7 g. Any failure to comply with standards adopted under 8 section 227.4 for care of persons with mental illness and 9 persons with an intellectual disability in county care 10 facilities, which is not covered in information submitted 11 pursuant to paragraphs “a” through “f” , and any other matters 12 which the director of public health, in consultation with the 13 administrator of the division, may require. 14 2. A copy of the written report prescribed by subsection 1 15 shall be furnished to the county board of supervisors, to the 16 regional administrator for the county, to the administrator 17 of the county care facility inspected and to its certified 18 volunteer long-term care ombudsman, and to the department on 19 aging . 20 3. The department of inspections and appeals shall inform 21 the administrator of the division department of an action by 22 the department of inspections and appeals to suspend, revoke, 23 or deny renewal of a license issued by the department of 24 inspections and appeals to a county care facility, and the 25 reasons for the action. 26 4. In addition to the licensure inspections required or 27 authorized by this section , the administrator of the division 28 department shall cause to be made an evaluation of each person 29 cared for in a county care facility at least once each year by 30 one or more qualified mental health, intellectual disability, 31 or medical professionals, whichever is appropriate. 32 a. It is the responsibility of the state to secure the 33 annual evaluation for each person who is on convalescent leave 34 or who has not been discharged from a state mental health 35 -351- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 351/ 1568
H.F. _____ institute. It is the responsibility of the county to secure 1 the annual evaluation for all other persons with mental illness 2 in the county care facility. 3 b. It is the responsibility of the state to secure the 4 annual evaluation for each person who is on leave and has 5 not been discharged from a state resource center. It is the 6 responsibility of the county to secure the annual evaluation 7 for all other persons with an intellectual disability in the 8 county care facility. 9 c. It is the responsibility of the county to secure an 10 annual evaluation of each resident of a county care facility to 11 whom neither paragraph “a” nor paragraph “b” is applicable. 12 5. The evaluations required by subsection 4 shall include 13 an examination of each person which shall reveal the person’s 14 condition of mental and physical health and the likelihood 15 of improvement or discharge and other recommendations 16 concerning the care of those persons as the evaluator deems 17 pertinent. One copy of the evaluation shall be filed with the 18 administrator of the division department and one copy shall be 19 filed with the administrator of the county care facility. 20 Sec. 546. Section 227.3, Code 2023, is amended to read as 21 follows: 22 227.3 Residents to have hearing Resident and patient input . 23 The inspector conducting any licensure inspection or review 24 under section 227.2 shall give each resident or patient an 25 opportunity to converse with the inspector out of the hearing 26 of any officer or employee of the institution facility , and 27 shall fully investigate all complaints and report the result in 28 writing to the administrator of the division department . The 29 administrator department before acting on the report adversely 30 to the institution facility , shall give the persons in charge a 31 copy of the report and an opportunity to be heard. 32 Sec. 547. Section 227.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 33 follows: 34 227.4 Standards for care of persons with mental illness or an 35 -352- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 352/ 1568
H.F. _____ intellectual disability in county care facilities. 1 The administrator department , in cooperation with the 2 department of inspections and appeals, shall recommend 3 and the mental health and disability services commission 4 created in section 225C.5 shall adopt, or amend and adopt, 5 standards for the care of and services to persons with 6 mental illness or an intellectual disability residing in 7 county care facilities. The standards shall be enforced by 8 the department of inspections and appeals as a part of the 9 licensure inspection conducted pursuant to chapter 135C . The 10 objective of the standards is to ensure that persons with 11 mental illness or an intellectual disability who are residents 12 of county care facilities are not only adequately fed, clothed, 13 and housed, but are also offered reasonable opportunities for 14 productive work and recreational activities suited to their 15 physical and mental abilities and offering both a constructive 16 outlet for their energies and, if possible, therapeutic 17 benefit. When recommending standards under this section , the 18 administrator department shall designate an advisory committee 19 representing administrators of county care facilities, regional 20 administrators, mental health and disability services region 21 governing boards, and county care facility certified volunteer 22 long-term care ombudsmen to assist in the establishment of 23 standards. 24 Sec. 548. Section 227.6, Code 2023, is amended to read as 25 follows: 26 227.6 Removal of residents or patients . 27 If a county care facility fails to comply with rules and 28 standards adopted under this chapter , the administrator 29 department may remove all persons with mental illness and 30 all persons with an intellectual disability cared for in 31 the county care facility at public expense, to the proper 32 state mental health institute or resource center, or to 33 some private or county institution or hospital facility for 34 the care of persons with mental illness or an intellectual 35 -353- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 353/ 1568
H.F. _____ disability that has complied with the rules prescribed by 1 the administrator department . Residents being transferred 2 to a state mental health institute or resource center shall 3 be accompanied by an attendant or attendants sent from the 4 institute or resource center. If a resident is transferred 5 under this section , at least one attendant shall be of the 6 same sex. If the administrator department finds that the 7 needs of residents patients with mental illness and residents 8 patients with an intellectual disability of any other county 9 or private institution facility are not being adequately met, 10 those residents patients may be removed from that institution 11 facility upon order of the administrator department . 12 Sec. 549. Section 227.7, Code 2023, is amended to read as 13 follows: 14 227.7 Cost —— collection from county. 15 The cost of such removal, including all expenses of said 16 the attendant, shall be certified by the superintendent of the 17 hospital facility receiving the patient, to the director of 18 the department of administrative services, who shall draw a 19 warrant upon the treasurer of state for said sum the amount , 20 which shall be credited to the support fund of said hospital 21 the facility and charged against the general revenues of the 22 state and collected by the director of the department of 23 administrative services from the county which sent said the 24 patient to said institution the facility . 25 Sec. 550. Section 227.8, Code 2023, is amended to read as 26 follows: 27 227.8 Notification to guardians. 28 The administrator department shall notify the guardian, 29 or one or more of the relatives, of patients kept at private 30 expense, of all violations of said the rules by said the 31 private or county institutions facilities , and of the action of 32 the administrator department as to all other patients. 33 Sec. 551. Section 227.9, Code 2023, is amended to read as 34 follows: 35 -354- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 354/ 1568
H.F. _____ 227.9 Investigating mental health. 1 Should When the administrator believe department determines 2 that any person in any such county or private institution 3 facility is in good mental health, or illegally restrained 4 of liberty, the administrator department shall institute and 5 prosecute proceedings in the name of the state, before the 6 proper officer, board, or court, for the discharge of such the 7 person. 8 Sec. 552. Section 227.10, Code 2023, is amended to read as 9 follows: 10 227.10 Transfers from county or private institutions 11 facilities . 12 Patients who have been admitted at public expense to any 13 institution facility to which this chapter is applicable may 14 be involuntarily transferred to the proper state hospital for 15 persons with mental illness health institute in the manner 16 prescribed by sections 229.6 through 229.13 . The application 17 required by section 229.6 may be filed by the administrator 18 of the division director or the administrator’s director’s 19 designee, or by the administrator of the institution facility 20 where the patient is then being maintained or treated. 21 If the patient was admitted to that institution facility 22 involuntarily, the administrator of the division department 23 may arrange and complete the transfer, and shall report it 24 as required of a chief medical officer under section 229.15, 25 subsection 5 . The transfer shall be made at the mental health 26 and disability services region’s expense, and the expense 27 recovered, as provided in section 227.7 . However, transfer 28 under this section of a patient whose expenses are payable 29 in whole or in part by the mental health and disability 30 services region is subject to an authorization for the transfer 31 through the regional administrator for the patient’s county of 32 residence. 33 Sec. 553. Section 227.11, Code 2023, is amended to read as 34 follows: 35 -355- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 355/ 1568
H.F. _____ 227.11 Transfers from state hospitals mental health 1 institutes . 2 A regional administrator for the county chargeable with 3 the expense of a patient in a state hospital for persons with 4 mental illness health institute shall transfer the patient 5 to a county or private institution facility for persons with 6 mental illness that is in compliance with the applicable 7 rules when the administrator of the division director or the 8 administrator’s director’s designee orders the transfer on a 9 finding that the patient is suffering from a serious mental 10 illness and will receive equal benefit by being so transferred. 11 A mental health and disability services region shall transfer 12 to a county care facility any patient in a state hospital for 13 persons with mental illness health institute upon request 14 of the superintendent of the state hospital mental health 15 institute in which the patient is confined pursuant to the 16 superintendent’s authority under section 229.15, subsection 5 , 17 and approval by the regional administrator for the county of 18 the patient’s residence. In no case shall a patient be thus 19 transferred except upon compliance with section 229.14A or 20 without the written consent of a relative, friend, or guardian 21 if such relative, friend, or guardian pays the expense of 22 the care of such patient in a state hospital mental health 23 institute . Patients transferred to a public or private 24 facility under this section may subsequently be placed on 25 convalescent or limited leave or transferred to a different 26 facility for continued full-time custody, care, and treatment 27 when, in the opinion of the attending physician or the chief 28 medical officer of the hospital facility from which the patient 29 was so transferred, the best interest of the patient would be 30 served by such the leave or transfer. For any patient who is 31 involuntarily committed, any transfer made under this section 32 is subject to the placement hearing requirements of section 33 229.14A . 34 Sec. 554. Section 227.12, Code 2023, is amended to read as 35 -356- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 356/ 1568
H.F. _____ follows: 1 227.12 Difference of opinion. 2 When a difference of opinion exists between the 3 administrator of the division director and the authorities in 4 charge of any private or county hospital facility in regard to 5 the transfer of a patient as provided in sections 227.10 and 6 227.11 , the matter shall be submitted to the district court 7 of the county in which such hospital the facility is situated 8 and shall be summarily tried as an equitable action, and the 9 judgment of the district court shall be final. 10 Sec. 555. Section 227.13, Code 2023, is amended to read as 11 follows: 12 227.13 Discharge of transferred patient. 13 Patients transferred from a state hospital mental health 14 institute to such county or private institutions facilities 15 shall not be discharged, when not cured, without the consent of 16 the administrator of the division director . 17 Sec. 556. Section 227.14, Code 2023, is amended to read as 18 follows: 19 227.14 Caring for persons with mental illness from other 20 counties. 21 The regional administrator for a county that does not have 22 proper facilities for caring for persons with mental illness 23 may, with the consent of the administrator of the division 24 department , provide for such care at the expense of the mental 25 health and disability services region in any convenient and 26 proper county or private institution facility for persons with 27 mental illness which is willing to receive the persons. 28 Sec. 557. Section 227.15, Code 2023, is amended to read as 29 follows: 30 227.15 Authority to involuntarily confine in hospital . 31 No A person shall not be involuntarily confined and 32 restrained in any private institution or hospital or county 33 hospital facility or other general hospital with a psychiatric 34 ward for the care or treatment of persons with mental illness, 35 -357- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 357/ 1568
H.F. _____ except by the procedure prescribed in sections 229.6 through 1 229.15 . 2 Sec. 558. Section 229.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 3 follows: 4 229.1 Definitions. 5 As used in this chapter , unless the context clearly requires 6 otherwise: 7 1. “Administrator” means the administrator of the department 8 of human services assigned, in accordance with section 9 218.1 , to control the state mental health institutes, or that 10 administrator’s designee. 11 2. 1. “Advocate” means a mental health advocate. 12 3. 2. “Auditor” means the county auditor or the auditor’s 13 designee. 14 4. 3. “Chemotherapy” means treatment of an individual by 15 use of a drug or substance which cannot legally be delivered 16 or administered to the ultimate user without a physician’s 17 prescription or medical order. 18 5. 4. “Chief medical officer” means the medical director in 19 charge of a public or private hospital, or that individual’s 20 physician-designee. This chapter does not negate the authority 21 otherwise reposed by law in the respective superintendents 22 of each of the state hospitals for persons with mental 23 illness health institutes , established by chapter 226 , to 24 make decisions regarding the appropriateness of admissions or 25 discharges of patients of that hospital, state mental health 26 institute; however , it is the intent of this chapter that if 27 the superintendent is not a licensed physician the decisions by 28 the superintendent shall be corroborated by the chief medical 29 officer of the hospital mental health institute . 30 6. 5. “Clerk” means the clerk of the district court. 31 6. “Department” means the department of health and human 32 services. 33 7. “Director” means the director of health and human 34 services. 35 -358- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 358/ 1568
H.F. _____ 7. 8. “Hospital” means either a public hospital or a 1 private hospital. 2 8. 9. “Licensed physician” means an individual licensed 3 under the provisions of chapter 148 to practice medicine and 4 surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery. 5 9. 10. “Magistrate” means the same as defined in section 6 801.4 , subsection 10 . 7 10. 11. “Mental health and disability services region” 8 means a mental health and disability services region formed in 9 accordance with section 331.389 . 10 11. 12. “Mental health professional” means the same as 11 defined in section 228.1 . 12 12. 13. “Mental illness” means every type of mental 13 disease or mental disorder, except that it does not refer to 14 an intellectual disability as defined in section 4.1 , or to 15 insanity, diminished responsibility, or mental incompetency as 16 the terms are defined and used in the Iowa criminal code or in 17 the rules of criminal procedure, Iowa court rules. 18 13. 14. “Patient” means a person who has been hospitalized 19 or ordered hospitalized to receive treatment pursuant to 20 section 229.14 . 21 14. 15. “Private hospital” means any hospital or 22 institution facility not directly supported by public funds, or 23 a part thereof of such hospital or facility , which is equipped 24 and staffed to provide inpatient care to persons with mental 25 illness. 26 15. 16. “Psychiatric advanced registered nurse practitioner” 27 means an individual currently licensed as a registered nurse 28 under chapter 152 or 152E who holds a national certification in 29 psychiatric mental health care and who is licensed by the board 30 of nursing as an advanced registered nurse practitioner. 31 16. 17. “Public hospital” means any of the following : 32 a. A state mental health institute established by chapter 33 226 ; or . 34 b. The state psychiatric hospital established by chapter 35 -359- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 359/ 1568
H.F. _____ 225 ; or . 1 c. Any other publicly supported hospital or institution 2 facility , or part of such hospital or institution facility , 3 which is equipped and staffed to provide inpatient care to 4 persons with mental illness, except the Iowa medical and 5 classification center established by chapter 904 . 6 17. 18. “Region” means a mental health and disability 7 services region formed in accordance with section 331.389 . 8 18. 19. “Regional administrator” means the regional 9 administrator of a mental health and disability services 10 region, same as defined in section 331.388 . 11 19. 20. “Respondent” means any person against whom an 12 application has been filed under section 229.6 , but who has not 13 been finally ordered committed for full-time custody, care, and 14 treatment in a hospital. 15 20. 21. “Serious emotional injury” is an injury which does 16 not necessarily exhibit any physical characteristics, but which 17 can be recognized and diagnosed by a licensed physician or 18 other mental health professional and which can be causally 19 connected with the act or omission of a person who is, or is 20 alleged to be, mentally ill. 21 21. 22. “Seriously mentally impaired” or “serious mental 22 impairment” describes the condition of a person with mental 23 illness and because of that illness lacks sufficient judgment 24 to make responsible decisions with respect to the person’s 25 hospitalization or treatment, and who because of that illness 26 meets any of the following criteria: 27 a. Is likely to physically injure the person’s self or 28 others if allowed to remain at liberty without treatment. 29 b. Is likely to inflict serious emotional injury on 30 members of the person’s family or others who lack reasonable 31 opportunity to avoid contact with the person with mental 32 illness if the person with mental illness is allowed to remain 33 at liberty without treatment. 34 c. Is unable to satisfy the person’s needs for nourishment, 35 -360- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 360/ 1568
H.F. _____ clothing, essential medical care, or shelter so that it is 1 likely that the person will suffer physical injury, physical 2 debilitation, or death. 3 d. Has a history of lack of compliance with treatment and 4 any of the following apply applies : 5 (1) Lack of compliance has been a significant factor in the 6 need for emergency hospitalization. 7 (2) Lack of compliance has resulted in one or more acts 8 causing serious physical injury to the person’s self or others 9 or an attempt to physically injure the person’s self or others. 10 Sec. 559. Section 229.2, subsection 1, paragraph b, 11 subparagraphs (1) and (2), Code 2023, are amended to read as 12 follows: 13 (1) Upon receipt of an application for voluntary admission 14 of a minor, the chief medical officer shall provide separate 15 prescreening interviews and consultations with the parent, 16 guardian , or custodian and the minor to assess the family 17 environment and the appropriateness of the application for 18 admission. 19 (2) During the interview and consultation the chief medical 20 officer shall inform the minor orally and in writing that the 21 minor has a right to object to the admission. If the chief 22 medical officer of the hospital to which application is made 23 determines that the admission is appropriate but the minor 24 objects to the admission, the parent, guardian , or custodian 25 must petition the juvenile court for approval of the admission 26 before the minor is actually admitted. 27 Sec. 560. Section 229.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 28 follows: 29 229.4 Right to release on application. 30 A voluntary patient who requests release or whose release 31 is requested, in writing, by the patient’s legal guardian, 32 parent, spouse , or adult next of kin shall be released from the 33 hospital forthwith, except that in accordance with all of the 34 following, as applicable : 35 -361- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 361/ 1568
H.F. _____ 1. If the patient was admitted on the patient’s own 1 application and the request for release is made by some other 2 person, release may be conditioned upon the agreement of the 3 patient. 4 2. If the patient is a minor who was admitted on the 5 application of the patient’s parent, guardian , or custodian 6 pursuant to section 229.2, subsection 1 , the patient’s release 7 prior to becoming eighteen years of age may be conditioned upon 8 the consent of the parent, guardian , or custodian, or upon the 9 approval of the juvenile court if the admission was approved by 10 the juvenile court ; and . 11 3. If the chief medical officer of the hospital, not later 12 than the end of the next secular day on which the office of 13 the clerk of the district court for the county in which the 14 hospital is located is open and which follows the submission 15 of the written request for release of the patient, files with 16 that clerk a certification that in the chief medical officer’s 17 opinion the patient is seriously mentally impaired, the release 18 may be postponed for the period of time the court determines 19 is necessary to permit commencement of judicial procedure 20 for involuntary hospitalization. That period of time may 21 not exceed five days, exclusive of days on which the clerk’s 22 office is not open unless the period of time is extended by 23 order of a district court judge for good cause shown. Until 24 disposition of the application for involuntary hospitalization 25 of the patient is determined , if one an application is timely 26 filed, the chief medical officer may detain the patient in 27 the hospital and may provide treatment which is necessary 28 to preserve the patient’s life, or to appropriately control 29 behavior by the patient which is likely to result in physical 30 injury to the patient or to others if allowed to continue, but 31 may not otherwise provide treatment to the patient without the 32 patient’s consent. 33 Sec. 561. Section 229.6, subsection 1, Code 2023, is amended 34 to read as follows: 35 -362- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 362/ 1568
H.F. _____ 1. Proceedings for the involuntary hospitalization of an 1 individual pursuant to this chapter or for the involuntary 2 commitment or treatment of a person with a substance-related 3 substance use disorder to a facility pursuant to chapter 4 125 may be commenced by any interested person by filing a 5 verified application with the clerk of the district court of 6 the county where the respondent is presently located, or which 7 is the respondent’s place of residence. The clerk, or the 8 clerk’s designee, shall assist the applicant in completing the 9 application. 10 Sec. 562. Section 229.6, subsection 2, paragraph a, 11 subparagraph (1), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 12 (1) A substance-related substance use disorder as defined 13 in section 125.2 . 14 Sec. 563. Section 229.8, Code 2023, is amended to read as 15 follows: 16 229.8 Procedure after application is filed. 17 As soon as practicable after the filing of an application 18 pursuant to section 229.6 , the court shall do all of the 19 following : 20 1. Determine whether the respondent has an attorney 21 who is able and willing to represent the respondent in the 22 hospitalization proceeding, and if not, whether the respondent 23 is financially able to employ an attorney and capable of 24 meaningfully assisting in selecting one. In accordance with 25 those determinations, the court shall if necessary allow the 26 respondent to select, or shall assign to the respondent, an 27 attorney. If the respondent is financially unable to pay an 28 attorney, the attorney shall be compensated by the mental 29 health and disability services region at an hourly rate to be 30 established by the regional administrator for the county in 31 which the proceeding is held in substantially the same manner 32 as provided in section 815.7 . 33 2. Cause copies of the application and supporting 34 documentation to be sent to the county attorney or the county 35 -363- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 363/ 1568
H.F. _____ attorney’s attorney-designate for review. 1 3. Issue a written order which shall provide for all of the 2 following : 3 a. If not previously done, set a time and place for a 4 hospitalization hearing, which shall be at the earliest 5 practicable time not less than forty-eight hours after notice 6 to the respondent, unless the respondent waives such minimum 7 prior notice requirement ; and . 8 b. Order an examination of the respondent, prior to 9 the hearing, by one or more licensed physicians or mental 10 health professionals who shall submit a written report on the 11 examination to the court as required by section 229.10 . 12 Sec. 564. Section 229.11, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 13 amended to read as follows: 14 1. If the applicant requests that the respondent be taken 15 into immediate custody and the judge, upon reviewing the 16 application and accompanying documentation, finds probable 17 cause to believe that the respondent has a serious mental 18 impairment and is likely to injure the respondent or other 19 persons if allowed to remain at liberty, the judge may enter 20 a written order directing that the respondent be taken into 21 immediate custody by the sheriff or the sheriff’s deputy 22 and be detained until the hospitalization hearing. The 23 hospitalization hearing shall be held no more than five days 24 after the date of the order, except that if the fifth day after 25 the date of the order is a Saturday, Sunday, or a holiday, the 26 hearing may be held on the next succeeding business day. If 27 the expenses of a respondent are payable in whole or in part by 28 a mental health and disability services region, for a placement 29 in accordance with paragraph “a” , the judge shall give notice of 30 the placement to the regional administrator for the county in 31 which the court is located, and for a placement in accordance 32 with paragraph “b” or “c” , the judge shall order the placement 33 in a hospital or facility designated through the regional 34 administrator. The judge may order the respondent detained for 35 -364- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 364/ 1568
H.F. _____ the period of time until the hearing is held, and no longer, 1 in accordance with paragraph “a” , if possible, and if not then 2 in accordance with paragraph “b” , or, only if neither of these 3 alternatives is available, in accordance with paragraph “c” . 4 Detention may be in any of the following : 5 a. In the custody of a relative, friend , or other suitable 6 person who is willing to accept responsibility for supervision 7 of the respondent, and the respondent may be placed under 8 such reasonable restrictions as the judge may order including 9 but not limited to restrictions on or a prohibition of any 10 expenditure, encumbrance , or disposition of the respondent’s 11 funds or property ; or . 12 b. In a suitable hospital the chief medical officer of 13 which shall be informed of the reasons why immediate custody 14 has been ordered and may provide treatment which is necessary 15 to preserve the respondent’s life, or to appropriately control 16 behavior by the respondent which is likely to result in 17 physical injury to the respondent or to others if allowed 18 to continue, but may not otherwise provide treatment to the 19 respondent without the respondent’s consent ; or . 20 c. In the nearest facility in the community which is 21 licensed to care for persons with mental illness or substance 22 abuse use disorder , provided that detention in a jail or other 23 facility intended for confinement of those accused or convicted 24 of crime shall not be ordered. 25 Sec. 565. Section 229.13, subsection 1, paragraph b, Code 26 2023, is amended to read as follows: 27 b. The court shall order any other respondent placed under 28 the care of an appropriate hospital or facility licensed to 29 care for persons with mental illness or substance abuse use 30 disorder on an inpatient or outpatient basis. 31 Sec. 566. Section 229.15, subsections 4 and 5, Code 2023, 32 are amended to read as follows: 33 4. When a patient has been placed in an alternative facility 34 other than a hospital pursuant to a report issued under section 35 -365- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 365/ 1568
H.F. _____ 229.14, subsection 1 , paragraph “d” , a report on the patient’s 1 condition and prognosis shall be made to the court which placed 2 the patient, at least once every six months, unless the court 3 authorizes annual reports. If an evaluation of the patient is 4 performed pursuant to section 227.2, subsection 4 , a copy of 5 the evaluation report shall be submitted to the court within 6 fifteen days of the evaluation’s completion. The court may 7 in its discretion waive the requirement of an additional 8 report between the annual evaluations. If the administrator 9 department exercises the authority to remove residents or 10 patients from a county care facility or other county or private 11 institution facility under section 227.6 , the administrator 12 department shall promptly notify each court which placed in 13 that facility any resident so or patient removed. 14 5. a. When in the opinion of the chief medical officer the 15 best interest of a patient would be served by a convalescent 16 or limited leave, the chief medical officer may authorize the 17 leave and, if authorized, shall promptly report the leave to 18 the court. When in the opinion of the chief medical officer 19 the best interest of a patient would be served by a transfer 20 to a different hospital for continued full-time custody, care, 21 and treatment, the chief medical officer shall promptly send 22 a report to the court. The court shall act upon the report in 23 accordance with section 229.14A . 24 b. This subsection shall not be construed to add to or 25 restrict the authority otherwise provided by law for transfer 26 of patients or residents among various state institutions 27 administered by the department of human services . If a patient 28 is transferred under this subsection , the treatment provider to 29 whom the patient is transferred shall be provided with copies 30 of relevant court orders by the former treatment provider. 31 Sec. 567. Section 229.19, subsection 1, paragraphs a and e, 32 Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 33 a. In each county the board of supervisors shall appoint 34 an individual who has demonstrated by prior activities an 35 -366- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 366/ 1568
H.F. _____ informed concern for the welfare and rehabilitation of persons 1 with mental illness, and who is not an officer or employee 2 of the department of human services , an officer or employee 3 of a region, an officer or employee of a county performing 4 duties for a region, or an officer or employee of any agency 5 or facility providing care or treatment to persons with mental 6 illness, to act as an advocate representing the interests of 7 patients involuntarily hospitalized by the court, in any matter 8 relating to the patients’ hospitalization or treatment under 9 section 229.14 or 229.15 . 10 e. An advocate may also be assigned pursuant to this section 11 for an individual who has been diagnosed with a co-occurring 12 mental illness and substance-related substance use disorder. 13 Sec. 568. Section 229.21, Code 2023, is amended to read as 14 follows: 15 229.21 Judicial hospitalization referee —— appeals to 16 district court. 17 1. The chief judge of each judicial district may appoint 18 at least one judicial hospitalization referee for each county 19 within the district. The judicial hospitalization referee 20 shall be an attorney, licensed to practice law in this state, 21 who shall be chosen with consideration to any training, 22 experience, interest, or combination of those factors, which 23 are pertinent to the duties of the office. The referee 24 shall hold office at the pleasure of the chief judge of the 25 judicial district and receive compensation at a rate fixed by 26 the supreme court. If the referee expects to be absent for 27 any significant length of time, the referee shall inform the 28 chief judge who may appoint a temporary substitute judicial 29 hospitalization referee having the qualifications set forth in 30 this subsection . 31 2. When an application for involuntary hospitalization 32 under section 229.6 or for involuntary commitment or treatment 33 of persons with substance-related disorders a substance 34 use disorder under section 125.75 is filed with the clerk 35 -367- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 367/ 1568
H.F. _____ of the district court in any county for which a judicial 1 hospitalization referee has been appointed, and no district 2 judge, district associate judge, or magistrate who is admitted 3 to the practice of law in this state is accessible, the clerk 4 shall immediately notify the referee in the manner required by 5 section 229.7 or section 125.77 . The referee shall discharge 6 all of the duties imposed upon the court by sections 229.7 7 through 229.19 , this section , and section 229.22 or sections 8 125.75 through 125.94 in the proceeding so initiated. Subject 9 to the provisions of subsection 4 , orders issued by a referee, 10 in discharge of duties imposed under this section , shall have 11 the same force and effect as if ordered by a district judge. 12 However, any commitment to a facility regulated and operated 13 under chapter 135C shall be in accordance with section 135C.23 . 14 3. a. Any respondent with respect to whom the magistrate 15 or judicial hospitalization referee has found the contention 16 that the respondent is seriously mentally impaired or a person 17 with a substance-related substance use disorder sustained by 18 clear and convincing evidence presented at a hearing held 19 under section 229.12 or section 125.82 , may appeal from the 20 magistrate’s or referee’s finding to a judge of the district 21 court by giving the clerk notice in writing, within ten days 22 after the magistrate’s or referee’s finding is made, that an 23 appeal is taken. The appeal may be signed by the respondent or 24 by the respondent’s next friend, guardian, or attorney. 25 b. An order of a magistrate or judicial hospitalization 26 referee with a finding that the respondent is seriously 27 mentally impaired or a person with a substance-related 28 substance use disorder shall include the following notice, 29 located conspicuously on the face of the order: 30 NOTE: The respondent may appeal from this order to a judge of 31 the district court by giving written notice of the appeal to 32 the clerk of the district court within ten days after the date 33 of this order. The appeal may be signed by the respondent or 34 by the respondent’s next friend, guardian, or attorney. For a 35 -368- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 368/ 1568
H.F. _____ more complete description of the respondent’s appeal rights, 1 consult section 229.21 of the Code of Iowa or an attorney. 2 c. When appealed, the matter shall stand for trial de novo. 3 Upon appeal, the court shall schedule a hospitalization or 4 commitment hearing before a district judge at the earliest 5 practicable time. 6 d. Any respondent with respect to whom the magistrate or 7 judicial hospitalization referee has held a placement hearing 8 and has entered a placement order may appeal the order to a 9 judge of the district court. The request for appeal must be 10 given to the clerk in writing within ten days of the entry of 11 the magistrate’s or referee’s order. The request for appeal 12 shall be signed by the respondent, or the respondent’s next 13 friend, guardian, or attorney. 14 4. If the appellant is in custody under the jurisdiction 15 of the district court at the time of service of the notice of 16 appeal, the appellant shall be discharged from custody unless 17 an order that the appellant be taken into immediate custody has 18 previously been issued under section 229.11 or section 125.81 , 19 in which case the appellant shall be detained as provided in 20 that section until the hospitalization or commitment hearing 21 before the district judge. If the appellant is in the custody 22 of a hospital or facility at the time of service of the notice 23 of appeal, the appellant shall be discharged from custody 24 pending disposition of the appeal unless the chief medical 25 officer, not later than the end of the next secular day on 26 which the office of the clerk is open and which follows service 27 of the notice of appeal, files with the clerk a certification 28 that in the chief medical officer’s opinion the appellant is 29 seriously mentally ill or a person with a substance-related 30 substance use disorder. In that case, the appellant shall 31 remain in custody of the hospital or facility until the 32 hospitalization or commitment hearing before the district 33 court. 34 5. The hospitalization or commitment hearing before the 35 -369- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 369/ 1568
H.F. _____ district judge shall be held, and the judge’s finding shall 1 be made and an appropriate order entered, as prescribed by 2 sections 229.12 and 229.13 or sections 125.82 and 125.83 . 3 If the judge orders the appellant hospitalized or committed 4 for a complete psychiatric or substance abuse use disorder 5 evaluation, jurisdiction of the matter shall revert to the 6 judicial hospitalization referee. 7 Sec. 569. Section 229.23, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 8 amended to read as follows: 9 3. In addition to protection of the person’s constitutional 10 rights, enjoyment of other legal, medical, religious, social, 11 political, personal and working rights and privileges which 12 the person would enjoy if the person were not so hospitalized 13 or detained, so far as is possible consistent with effective 14 treatment of that person and of the other patients of the 15 hospital. If the patient’s rights are restricted, the 16 physician’s or mental health professional’s direction to 17 that effect shall be noted on the patient’s record. The 18 department of human services shall, in accordance with chapter 19 17A establish rules setting forth the specific rights and 20 privileges to which persons so hospitalized or detained are 21 entitled under this section , and the exceptions provided by 22 section 17A.2, subsection 11 , paragraphs “a” and “k”, shall not 23 be applicable to the rules so established. The patient or the 24 patient’s next of kin or friend shall be advised of these rules 25 and be provided a written copy upon the patient’s admission to 26 or arrival at the hospital. 27 Sec. 570. Section 229.24, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 28 amended to read as follows: 29 1. All papers and records pertaining to any involuntary 30 hospitalization or application pursuant to section 229.6 of any 31 person under this chapter , whether part of the permanent record 32 of the court or of a file in the department of human services , 33 are subject to inspection only upon an order of the court for 34 good cause shown. 35 -370- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 370/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 571. Section 229.26, Code 2023, is amended to read as 1 follows: 2 229.26 Exclusive procedure for involuntary hospitalization. 3 Sections 229.6 through 229.19 constitute the exclusive 4 procedure for involuntary hospitalization of persons by reason 5 of serious mental impairment in this state, except that this 6 chapter does not negate the provisions of section 904.503 7 relating to transfer of prisoners with mental illness to state 8 hospitals for persons with mental illness health institutes and 9 does not apply to commitments of persons under chapter 812 or 10 the rules of criminal procedure, Iowa court rules, or negate 11 the provisions of section 232.51 relating to disposition of 12 children with mental illness. 13 Sec. 572. Section 229.27, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 14 amended to read as follows: 15 3. A hearing limited to the question of the person’s 16 competence and conducted in substantially the manner prescribed 17 in sections 633.552 , 633.556 , 633.558 , and 633.560 shall be 18 held when any of the following circumstances applies : 19 a. The court is petitioned or proposes upon its own motion 20 to find incompetent by reason of mental illness a person whose 21 involuntary hospitalization has been ordered under section 22 229.13 or 229.14 , and who contends that the person is not 23 incompetent ; or . 24 b. A person previously found incompetent by reason of mental 25 illness under subsection 2 petitions the court for a finding 26 that the person is no longer incompetent and, after notice to 27 the applicant who initiated the petition for hospitalization 28 of the person and to any other party as directed by the court, 29 an objection is filed with the court. The court may order a 30 hearing on its own motion before acting on a petition filed 31 under this paragraph. A petition by a person for a finding 32 that the person is no longer incompetent may be filed at any 33 time without regard to whether the person is at that time 34 hospitalized for treatment of mental illness. 35 -371- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 371/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 573. Section 229.41, Code 2023, is amended to read as 1 follows: 2 229.41 Voluntary admission —— state mental health institute . 3 Persons making application pursuant to section 229.2 on 4 their own behalf or on behalf of another person who is under 5 eighteen years of age, if the person whose admission is sought 6 is received for observation and treatment on the application, 7 shall be required to pay the costs of hospitalization at rates 8 established by the administrator department . The costs may 9 be collected weekly in advance and shall be payable at to the 10 business office of the hospital state mental health institute . 11 The collections shall be remitted to the department of human 12 services monthly to be credited to the general fund of the 13 state. 14 Sec. 574. Section 229.42, Code 2023, is amended to read as 15 follows: 16 229.42 Costs paid by county —— state mental health institute . 17 1. If a person wishing to make application for voluntary 18 admission to a state mental hospital established by chapter 226 19 health institute is unable to pay the costs of hospitalization 20 or those responsible for the person are unable to pay the 21 costs, application for authorization of voluntary admission 22 must be made through a regional administrator before 23 application for admission is made to the hospital state mental 24 health institute . The person’s county of residence shall 25 be determined through the regional administrator and if the 26 admission is approved through the regional administrator, the 27 person’s admission to a state mental health hospital institute 28 shall be authorized as a voluntary case. The authorization 29 shall be issued on forms provided by the department of human 30 services’ administrator . The costs of the hospitalization 31 shall be paid by the county of residence through the regional 32 administrator to the department of human services and credited 33 to the general fund of the state, provided that the state 34 mental health hospital institute rendering the services has 35 -372- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 372/ 1568
H.F. _____ certified to the county auditor of the county of residence and 1 the regional administrator the amount chargeable to the mental 2 health and disability services region and has sent a duplicate 3 statement of the charges to the department of human services . 4 A mental health and disability services region shall not be 5 billed for the cost of a patient unless the patient’s admission 6 is authorized through the regional administrator. The state 7 mental health institute and the regional administrator shall 8 work together to locate appropriate alternative placements 9 and services, and to educate patients and family members of 10 patients regarding such alternatives. 11 2. All the provisions of chapter 230 shall apply to such the 12 voluntary patients so far as is to the extent applicable. 13 3. The provisions of this section and of section 229.41 14 shall apply to all voluntary inpatients or outpatients 15 receiving mental health services either away from or at the 16 institution state mental health institute . 17 4. If a county fails to pay the billed charges within 18 forty-five days from the date the county auditor received the 19 certification statement from the superintendent, the department 20 of human services shall charge the delinquent county the 21 penalty of one percent per month on and after forty-five days 22 from the date the county received the certification statement 23 until paid. The penalties received shall be credited to the 24 general fund of the state. 25 Sec. 575. Section 229.43, Code 2023, is amended to read as 26 follows: 27 229.43 Nonresident patients —— state mental health 28 institutes . 29 The administrator department may place patients of state 30 mental health institutes who are nonresidents on convalescent 31 leave to a private sponsor or in a health care facility 32 licensed under chapter 135C , when in the opinion of the 33 administrator director the placement is in the best interests 34 of the patient and the state of Iowa. If the patient was 35 -373- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 373/ 1568
H.F. _____ involuntarily hospitalized, the district court which ordered 1 hospitalization of the patient must shall be informed when the 2 patient is placed on convalescent leave, as required by section 3 229.15, subsection 5 . 4 Sec. 576. Section 229.45, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 5 2023, is amended to read as follows: 6 The department of human services , in consultation with 7 the office of attorney general, shall develop a summary of 8 the procedures involved in an involuntary commitment and 9 information concerning the participation of an applicant in the 10 proceedings. The summary shall be provided by the department, 11 at the department’s expense, to the clerks of the district 12 court who shall make the summary available to all applicants 13 prior to the filing of a verified application, or to any other 14 person upon request, and who shall attach a copy of the summary 15 to the notice of hearing which is served upon the respondent 16 under section 125.77 or 229.7 . The summary may include, but is 17 not limited to, the following: 18 Sec. 577. Section 229A.2, Code 2023, is amended to read as 19 follows: 20 229A.2 Definitions. 21 As used in this chapter : 22 1. “Agency with jurisdiction” means an agency which has 23 custody of or releases a person serving a sentence or term 24 of confinement or is otherwise in confinement based upon a 25 lawful order or authority, and includes but is not limited to 26 the department of corrections, the department of health and 27 human services, a judicial district department of correctional 28 services, and the Iowa board of parole. 29 2. “Appropriate secure facility” means a state facility that 30 is designed to confine but not necessarily to treat a sexually 31 violent predator. 32 3. “Convicted” means found guilty of, pleads guilty 33 to, or is sentenced or adjudicated delinquent for an act 34 which is an indictable offense in this state or in another 35 -374- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 374/ 1568
H.F. _____ jurisdiction including in a federal, military, tribal, or 1 foreign court, including but not limited to a juvenile who has 2 been adjudicated delinquent, whether or not the juvenile court 3 records have been sealed under section 232.150 , and a person 4 who has received a deferred sentence or a deferred judgment 5 or has been acquitted by reason of insanity. “Convicted” 6 includes the conviction of a juvenile prosecuted as an adult. 7 “Convicted” also includes a conviction for an attempt or 8 conspiracy to commit an offense. “Convicted” does not mean a 9 plea, sentence, adjudication, deferred sentence, or deferred 10 judgment which has been reversed or otherwise set aside. 11 4. “Department” means the department of health and human 12 services. 13 5. “Director” means the director of health and human 14 services. 15 4. 6. “Discharge” means an unconditional discharge from the 16 sexually violent predator program. A person released from a 17 secure facility into a transitional release program or released 18 with supervision is not considered to be discharged. 19 5. 7. “Likely to engage in predatory acts of sexual 20 violence” means that the person more likely than not will 21 engage in acts of a sexually violent nature. If a person is 22 not confined at the time that a petition is filed, a person is 23 “likely to engage in predatory acts of sexual violence” only if 24 the person commits a recent overt act. 25 6. 8. “Mental abnormality” means a congenital or acquired 26 condition affecting the emotional or volitional capacity of a 27 person and predisposing that person to commit sexually violent 28 offenses to a degree which would constitute a menace to the 29 health and safety of others. 30 7. 9. “Predatory” means acts directed toward a person with 31 whom a relationship has been established or promoted for the 32 primary purpose of victimization. 33 8. 10. “Presently confined” means incarceration or 34 detention in a correctional facility, a rehabilitation camp, 35 -375- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 375/ 1568
H.F. _____ a residential facility, a county jail, a halfway house, or 1 any other comparable facility, including but not limited to 2 placement at such a facility as a condition of probation, 3 parole, or special sentence following conviction for a sexually 4 violent offense. 5 9. 11. “Recent overt act” means any act that has either 6 caused harm of a sexually violent nature or creates a 7 reasonable apprehension of such harm. 8 10. 12. “Safekeeper” means a person who is confined in an 9 appropriate secure facility pursuant to this chapter but who is 10 not subject to an order of commitment pursuant to this chapter . 11 11. 13. “Sexually motivated” means that one of the 12 purposes for commission of a crime is the purpose of sexual 13 gratification of the perpetrator of the crime. 14 12. 14. “Sexually violent offense” means: 15 a. A violation of any provision of chapter 709 . 16 b. A violation of any of the following if the offense 17 involves sexual abuse, attempted sexual abuse, or intent to 18 commit sexual abuse: 19 (1) Murder as defined in section 707.1 . 20 (2) Kidnapping as defined in section 710.1 . 21 (3) Burglary as defined in section 713.1 . 22 (4) Child endangerment under section 726.6, subsection 1 , 23 paragraph “e” . 24 c. Sexual exploitation of a minor in violation of section 25 728.12 . 26 d. Pandering involving a minor in violation of section 27 725.3, subsection 2 . 28 e. An offense involving an attempt or conspiracy to commit 29 any offense referred to in this subsection . 30 f. An offense under prior law of this state or an offense 31 committed in another jurisdiction which would constitute an 32 equivalent offense under paragraphs “a” through “e” . 33 g. Any act which, either at the time of sentencing for the 34 offense or subsequently during civil commitment proceedings 35 -376- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 376/ 1568
H.F. _____ pursuant to this chapter , has been determined beyond a 1 reasonable doubt to have been sexually motivated. 2 13. 15. “Sexually violent predator” means a person who has 3 been convicted of or charged with a sexually violent offense 4 and who suffers from a mental abnormality which makes the 5 person likely to engage in predatory acts constituting sexually 6 violent offenses, if not confined in a secure facility. 7 14. 16. “Transitional release” means a conditional release 8 from a secure facility operated by the department of human 9 services with the conditions of such release set by the court 10 or the department of human services . 11 Sec. 578. Section 229A.5C, subsections 3 and 4, Code 2023, 12 are amended to read as follows: 13 3. A person who is subject to an order of civil commitment 14 under this chapter shall not be released from jail or paroled 15 or released to a facility or program located outside the 16 county jail or correctional institution other than to a secure 17 facility operated by the department of human services . 18 4. A person who committed a public offense while in a 19 transitional release program or on release with supervision may 20 be returned to a secure facility operated by the department of 21 human services upon completion of any term of confinement that 22 resulted from the commission of the public offense. 23 Sec. 579. Section 229A.6A, subsection 1, paragraph b, Code 24 2023, is amended to read as follows: 25 b. To a medical facility for medical treatment, if necessary 26 medical treatment is not available at the facility where the 27 person is confined. A transport order is not required to 28 transport the person for medical treatment. However, the 29 person is not entitled to choose the medical facility where 30 treatment is to be obtained or the medical personnel to provide 31 the treatment. Transportation of a committed person shall be 32 provided by the sheriff of the county in which the person is 33 confined if requested by the department of human services . 34 Sec. 580. Section 229A.7, subsection 5, paragraph b, Code 35 -377- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 377/ 1568
H.F. _____ 2023, is amended to read as follows: 1 b. If the court or jury determines that the respondent is a 2 sexually violent predator, the respondent shall be committed 3 to the custody of the director of the department of human 4 services for control, care, and treatment until such time as 5 the person’s mental abnormality has so changed that the person 6 is safe to be placed in a transitional release program or 7 discharged. The determination may be appealed. 8 Sec. 581. Section 229A.7, subsection 7, Code 2023, is 9 amended to read as follows: 10 7. The control, care, and treatment of a person determined 11 to be a sexually violent predator shall be provided at a 12 facility operated by the department of human services . At all 13 times prior to placement in a transitional release program 14 or release with supervision, persons committed for control, 15 care, and treatment by the department of human services 16 pursuant to this chapter shall be kept in a secure facility 17 and those patients shall be segregated at all times from any 18 other patient under the supervision of the department of human 19 services . A person committed pursuant to this chapter to 20 the custody of the department of human services may be kept 21 in a facility or building separate from any other patient 22 under the supervision of the department of human services . 23 The department of human services may enter into a chapter 24 28E agreement with the department of corrections or other 25 appropriate agency in this state or another state for the 26 confinement of patients who have been determined to be sexually 27 violent predators. Patients who are in the custody of the 28 director of the department of corrections pursuant to a chapter 29 28E agreement and who have not been placed in a transitional 30 release program or released with supervision shall be housed 31 and managed separately from criminal offenders in the custody 32 of the director of the department of corrections, and except 33 for occasional instances of supervised incidental contact, 34 shall be segregated from those offenders. 35 -378- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 378/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 582. Section 229A.8, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 1 amended to read as follows: 2 4. Nothing contained in this chapter shall prohibit the 3 person from otherwise petitioning the court for discharge or 4 placement in a transitional release program at the annual 5 review. The director of human services department shall 6 provide the committed person with an annual written notice 7 of the person’s right to petition the court for discharge 8 or placement in a transitional release program without 9 authorization from the director. The notice shall contain a 10 waiver of rights. The director department shall forward the 11 notice and waiver form to the court with the annual report. 12 Sec. 583. Section 229A.8, subsection 5, paragraphs f and g, 13 Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 14 f. If at the time for the annual review the committed 15 person has filed a petition for discharge or placement in 16 a transitional release program with authorization from the 17 director of human services , the court shall set a final hearing 18 within ninety days of the authorization by the director, and 19 no annual review shall be held. 20 g. If the committed person has not filed a petition, or 21 has filed a petition for discharge or for placement in a 22 transitional release program without authorization from the 23 director of human services , the court shall first conduct the 24 annual review as provided in this subsection . 25 Sec. 584. Section 229A.8, subsection 6, paragraph e, Code 26 2023, is amended to read as follows: 27 e. If the director of human services has authorized the 28 committed person to petition for discharge or for placement 29 in a transitional release program and the case is before a 30 jury, testimony by a victim of a prior sexually violent offense 31 committed by the person is not admissible. If the director has 32 not authorized the petition or the case is before the court, 33 testimony by a victim of a sexually violent offense committed 34 by the person may be admitted. 35 -379- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 379/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 585. Section 229A.8A, subsections 1, 6, and 7, Code 1 2023, are amended to read as follows: 2 1. The department of human services is authorized to may 3 establish a transitional release program and provide control, 4 care, and treatment, and supervision of committed persons 5 placed in such a program. 6 6. The department of human services shall be responsible 7 for establishing and implementing the rules and directives 8 regarding the location of the transitional release program, 9 staffing needs, restrictions on confinement and the movement of 10 committed persons, and for assessing the progress of committed 11 persons in the program. The court may also impose conditions 12 on a committed person placed in the program. 13 7. The department of human services may contract with 14 other government or private agencies, including the department 15 of corrections, to implement and administer the transitional 16 release program. 17 Sec. 586. Section 229A.8B, subsections 2 and 3, Code 2023, 18 are amended to read as follows: 19 2. If a committed person absconds from a transitional 20 release program in violation of the rules or directives, a 21 presumption arises that the person poses a risk to public 22 safety. The department of human services , in cooperation with 23 local law enforcement agencies, may make a public announcement 24 about the absconder. The public announcement may include 25 a description of the committed person, that the person is 26 in transitional release from the sexually violent predator 27 program, and any other information important to public safety. 28 3. Upon the return of the committed person to a secure 29 facility, the director of human services or the director’s 30 designee shall notify the court that issued the ex parte order 31 that the absconder has been returned to a secure facility, 32 and the court shall set a hearing to determine if a violation 33 occurred. If a court order was not issued, the director or 34 the director’s designee shall contact the nearest district 35 -380- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 380/ 1568
H.F. _____ court with jurisdiction to set a hearing to determine whether a 1 violation of the rules or directives occurred. The court shall 2 schedule a hearing after receiving notice that the committed 3 person has been returned from the transitional release program 4 to a secure facility. 5 Sec. 587. Section 229A.9A, subsections 2, 3, and 8, Code 6 2023, are amended to read as follows: 7 2. If release with supervision is ordered, the department 8 of human services shall prepare within sixty days of the order 9 of the court a release plan addressing the person’s needs for 10 counseling, medication, community support services, residential 11 services, vocational services, alcohol or other drug abuse 12 substance use disorder treatment, sex offender treatment, or 13 any other treatment or supervision necessary. 14 3. The court shall set a hearing on the release plan 15 prepared by the department of human services before the 16 committed person is released from a secure facility or a 17 transitional release program. 18 8. The court shall retain jurisdiction over the committed 19 person who has been released with supervision until the person 20 is discharged from the program. The department of human 21 services or a judicial district department of correctional 22 services shall not be held liable for any acts committed 23 by a committed person who has been ordered released with 24 supervision. 25 Sec. 588. Section 229A.9B, subsections 2, 3, and 5, Code 26 2023, are amended to read as follows: 27 2. If a committed person has absconded in violation of the 28 conditions of the person’s release plan, a presumption arises 29 that the person poses a risk to public safety. The department 30 of human services or contracting agency, in cooperation with 31 local law enforcement agencies, may make a public announcement 32 about the absconder. The public announcement may include a 33 description of the committed person, that the committed person 34 is on release with supervision from the sexually violent 35 -381- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 381/ 1568
H.F. _____ predator program, and any other information pertinent to public 1 safety. 2 3. Upon the return of the committed person to a secure 3 facility, the director of human services or the director’s 4 designee shall notify the court that issued the ex parte 5 order that the committed person has been returned to a secure 6 facility, and the court shall set hearing to determine if a 7 violation occurred. If a court order was not issued, the 8 director or the director’s designee shall contact the nearest 9 district court with jurisdiction to set a hearing to determine 10 whether a violation of the conditions of the release plan 11 occurred. The court shall schedule a hearing after receiving 12 notice that the committed person has been returned to a secure 13 facility. 14 5. If the court determines a violation occurred, the court 15 shall receive release recommendations from the department of 16 human services and either order that the committed person 17 be returned to release with supervision or placed in a 18 transitional release program, or be confined in a secure 19 facility. The court may impose further conditions upon the 20 committed person if returned to release with supervision or 21 placed in the transitional release program. If the court 22 determines no violation occurred, the committed person shall be 23 returned to release with supervision. 24 Sec. 589. Section 229A.10, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 25 amended to read as follows: 26 1. If the director of human services determines that the 27 person’s mental abnormality has so changed that the person is 28 not likely to engage in predatory acts that constitute sexually 29 violent offenses if discharged, the director shall authorize 30 the person to petition the court for discharge. The petition 31 shall be served upon the court and the attorney general. The 32 court, upon receipt of the petition for discharge, shall order 33 a hearing within thirty days. The attorney general shall 34 represent the state, and shall have the right to have the 35 -382- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 382/ 1568
H.F. _____ petitioner examined by an expert or professional person of 1 the attorney general’s choice. The hearing shall be before 2 a jury if demanded by either the petitioner or the attorney 3 general. If the attorney general objects to the petition for 4 discharge, the burden of proof shall be upon the attorney 5 general to show beyond a reasonable doubt that the petitioner’s 6 mental abnormality or personality disorder remains such that 7 the petitioner is likely to engage in predatory acts that 8 constitute sexually violent offenses if discharged. 9 Sec. 590. Section 229A.11, Code 2023, is amended to read as 10 follows: 11 229A.11 Subsequent discharge or transitional release 12 petitions —— limitations. 13 Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit a person from filing 14 a petition for discharge or placement in a transitional release 15 program, pursuant to this chapter . However, if a person has 16 previously filed a petition for discharge or for placement 17 in a transitional release program without the authorization 18 of the director of human services , and the court determines 19 either upon review of the petition or following a hearing that 20 the petition was frivolous or that the petitioner’s condition 21 had not so changed that the person was not likely to engage 22 in predatory acts constituting sexually violent offenses 23 if discharged, or was not suitable for placement in the 24 transitional release program, then the court shall summarily 25 deny the subsequent petition unless the petition contains facts 26 upon which a court could find the condition of the petitioner 27 had so changed that a hearing was warranted. Upon receipt of a 28 first or subsequent petition from a committed person without 29 the director’s authorization, the court shall endeavor whenever 30 possible to review the petition and determine if the petition 31 is based upon frivolous grounds. If the court determines that 32 a petition is frivolous, the court shall dismiss the petition 33 without a hearing. 34 Sec. 591. Section 229A.12, Code 2023, is amended to read as 35 -383- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 383/ 1568
H.F. _____ follows: 1 229A.12 Director of human services —— responsibility for 2 costs —— reimbursement. 3 The director of human services shall be responsible for 4 all costs relating to the evaluation, treatment, and services 5 provided to a person that are incurred after the person is 6 committed to the director’s custody after the court or jury 7 determines that the respondent is a sexually violent predator 8 and pursuant to commitment under any provision of this chapter . 9 If placement in a transitional release program or supervision 10 is ordered, the director shall also be responsible for all 11 costs related to the transitional release program or to the 12 supervision and treatment of any person. Reimbursement may 13 be obtained by the director from the patient and any person 14 legally liable or bound by contract for the support of the 15 patient for the cost of confinement or of care and treatment 16 provided. To the extent allowed by the United States social 17 security administration, any benefit payments received by the 18 person pursuant to the federal Social Security Act shall be 19 used for the costs incurred. As used in this section , “any 20 person legally liable” does not include a political subdivision. 21 Sec. 592. Section 229A.15B, Code 2023, is amended to read 22 as follows: 23 229A.15B Rulemaking authority. 24 The department of human services shall adopt rules pursuant 25 to chapter 17A necessary to administer this chapter . 26 Sec. 593. Section 230.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 27 follows: 28 230.1 Definitions. 29 As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise 30 requires: 31 1. “Administrator” means the administrator of the department 32 of human services assigned, in accordance with section 33 218.1 , to control the state mental health institutes, or that 34 administrator’s designee. 35 -384- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 384/ 1568
H.F. _____ 2. 1. “Book” , “list” , “record” , or “schedule” kept by a 1 county auditor, assessor, treasurer, recorder, sheriff, or 2 other county officer means the county system as defined in 3 section 445.1 . 4 3. 2. “Department” means the department of health and human 5 services. 6 3. “Director” means the director of health and human 7 services. 8 4. “Region” means a mental health and disability services 9 region formed in accordance with section 331.389 . 10 5. “Regional administrator” means the same as defined in 11 section 331.388 . 12 6. “State mental health institute” or “mental health 13 institute” means a mental health institute designated in section 14 226.1. 15 Sec. 594. Section 230.1A, Code 2023, is amended to read as 16 follows: 17 230.1A Liability of county and state. 18 1. The necessary and legal costs and expenses attending 19 for the taking into custody, care, investigation, admission, 20 commitment, and support of a person with mental illness 21 admitted or committed to a state hospital mental health 22 institute shall be paid by the regional administrator on behalf 23 of the person’s county of residence or by the state as follows: 24 a. If the person is eighteen years of age or older, as 25 follows: 26 (1) The costs attributed to mental illness shall be paid by 27 the regional administrator on behalf of the person’s county of 28 residence. 29 (2) The costs attributed to a substance-related substance 30 use disorder shall be paid by the person’s county of residence. 31 (3) The costs attributable to a dual diagnosis of mental 32 illness and a substance-related substance use disorder may be 33 split divided as provided in section 226.9C. 34 b. By the state if such person has no residence in this 35 -385- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 385/ 1568
H.F. _____ state, if the person’s residence is unknown, or if the person 1 is under eighteen years of age. 2 2. The county of residence of any person with mental 3 illness who is a patient of any state institution mental health 4 institute shall be the person’s county of residence existing at 5 the time of admission to the institution institute . 6 3. A region or county of residence is not liable for 7 costs and expenses associated with a person with mental 8 illness unless the costs and expenses are for services and 9 other support authorized for the person through the regional 10 administrator for the county. 11 Sec. 595. Section 230.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 12 follows: 13 230.5 Nonresidents. 14 If a person’s residence is determined in accordance with 15 section 230.2 or 230.3 to be in a foreign state or country, 16 or is unknown, the court or the regional administrator of the 17 person’s county of residence shall immediately certify the 18 determination to the department’s administrator department . 19 The certification shall be accompanied by a copy of the 20 evidence supporting the determination. A court order issued 21 pursuant to section 229.13 shall direct that the patient be 22 hospitalized at the appropriate state hospital for persons with 23 mental illness health institute . 24 Sec. 596. Section 230.6, Code 2023, is amended to read as 25 follows: 26 230.6 Investigation by administrator department . 27 The administrator department shall immediately investigate 28 the residency of a patient and proceed as follows: 29 1. If the administrator department concurs with a certified 30 determination of residency concerning the patient, the 31 administrator department shall cause the patient either to 32 be transferred to a state hospital for persons with mental 33 illness health institute at the expense of the state, or to be 34 transferred, with approval of the court as required by chapter 35 -386- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 386/ 1568
H.F. _____ 229 , to the place of foreign residence. 1 2. If the administrator department disputes a certified 2 legal residency determination, the administrator department 3 shall order the patient to be maintained at a state hospital 4 for persons with mental illness health institute at the expense 5 of the state until the dispute is resolved. 6 3. If the administrator department disputes a residency 7 determination, the administrator department shall utilize the 8 procedure provided in section 331.394 to resolve the dispute. 9 A determination of the person’s residency status made pursuant 10 to section 331.394 is conclusive. 11 Sec. 597. Section 230.7, Code 2023, is amended to read as 12 follows: 13 230.7 Transfer of nonresidents. 14 Upon determining that a patient in a state hospital mental 15 health institute who has been involuntarily hospitalized under 16 chapter 229 or admitted voluntarily at public expense was 17 not a resident of this state at the time of the involuntary 18 hospitalization or admission, the administrator director or 19 director’s designee may cause that the patient to be conveyed 20 to the patient’s place of residence. However, a transfer 21 under this section may be made only if the patient’s condition 22 so permits and other reasons do not render the transfer 23 inadvisable. If the patient was involuntarily hospitalized, 24 prior approval of the transfer must shall be obtained from the 25 court which ordered the patient hospitalized. 26 Sec. 598. Section 230.8, Code 2023, is amended to read as 27 follows: 28 230.8 Transfers of persons with mental illness —— expenses. 29 The transfer to any state hospitals mental health institute 30 or to the places of their residence of persons with mental 31 illness who have no residence in this state or whose residence 32 is unknown, shall be made according to the directions of the 33 administrator department , and when practicable by employees 34 of the state hospitals mental health institutes . The actual 35 -387- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 387/ 1568
H.F. _____ and necessary expenses of such transfers shall be paid by the 1 department on itemized vouchers sworn to by the claimants and 2 approved by the administrator director . 3 Sec. 599. Section 230.9, Code 2023, is amended to read as 4 follows: 5 230.9 Subsequent discovery of residence. 6 If, after a person has been received by a state hospital for 7 persons with mental illness health institute whose residence is 8 supposed to be outside this state, the administrator department 9 determines that the residence of the person was, at the time 10 of admission or commitment, in a county of this state, the 11 administrator department shall certify the determination 12 and charge all legal costs and expenses pertaining to the 13 admission or commitment and support of the person to the 14 regional administrator of the person’s county of residence. 15 The certification shall be sent to the regional administrator 16 of the person’s county of residence. The certification 17 shall be accompanied by a copy of the evidence supporting the 18 determination. The costs and expenses shall be collected as 19 provided by law in other cases. If the person’s residency 20 status has been determined in accordance with section 331.394 , 21 the legal costs and expenses shall be charged in accordance 22 with that determination. 23 Sec. 600. Section 230.10, Code 2023, is amended to read as 24 follows: 25 230.10 Payment of costs. 26 All legal costs and expenses attending for the taking into 27 custody, care, investigation, and admission or commitment of 28 a person to a state hospital for persons with mental illness 29 health institute under a finding that the person has residency 30 in another county of this state shall be charged against the 31 regional administrator of the person’s county of residence. 32 Sec. 601. Section 230.11, Code 2023, is amended to read as 33 follows: 34 230.11 Recovery of costs from state. 35 -388- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 388/ 1568
H.F. _____ Costs and expenses attending for the taking into custody, 1 care, and investigation of a person who has been admitted 2 or committed to a state hospital mental health institute , 3 United States department of veterans affairs hospital, or 4 other agency of the United States government, for persons with 5 mental illness and who has no residence in this state or whose 6 residence is unknown, including cost of commitment, if any, 7 shall be paid as approved by the administrator department . The 8 amount of the costs and expenses approved by the administrator 9 department is appropriated to the department from any moneys in 10 the state treasury not otherwise appropriated. Payment shall 11 be made by the department on itemized vouchers executed by the 12 regional administrator of the person’s county which has paid 13 them, and approved by the administrator department . 14 Sec. 602. Section 230.12, Code 2023, is amended to read as 15 follows: 16 230.12 Residency disputes. 17 If a dispute arises between different counties or between 18 the administrator department and a regional administrator for a 19 county as to the residence of a person admitted or committed 20 to a state hospital for persons with mental illness health 21 institute , the dispute shall be resolved as provided in section 22 331.394 . 23 Sec. 603. Section 230.15, Code 2023, is amended to read as 24 follows: 25 230.15 Personal liability. 26 1. A person with mental illness and a person legally liable 27 for the person’s support remain liable for the support of 28 the person with mental illness as provided in this section . 29 Persons legally liable for the support of a person with mental 30 illness include the spouse of the person, and any person 31 bound by contract for support of the person. The regional 32 administrator of the person’s county of residence, subject to 33 the direction of the region’s governing board, shall enforce 34 the obligation created in this section as to all sums advanced 35 -389- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 389/ 1568
H.F. _____ by the regional administrator. The liability to the regional 1 administrator incurred by a person with mental illness or a 2 person legally liable for the person’s support under this 3 section is limited to an amount equal to one hundred percent 4 of the cost of care and treatment of the person with mental 5 illness at a state mental health institute for one hundred 6 twenty days of hospitalization. This limit of liability may 7 be reached by payment of the cost of care and treatment of the 8 person with mental illness subsequent to a single admission 9 or multiple admissions to a state mental health institute 10 or, if the person is not discharged as cured, subsequent to 11 a single transfer or multiple transfers to a county care 12 facility pursuant to section 227.11 . After reaching this 13 limit of liability, a person with mental illness or a person 14 legally liable for the person’s support is liable to the 15 regional administrator for the care and treatment of the person 16 with mental illness at a state mental health institute or, 17 if transferred but not discharged as cured, at a county care 18 facility in an amount not in excess of the average minimum 19 cost of the maintenance of an individual who is physically and 20 mentally healthy residing in the individual’s own home, which 21 standard shall be established and may from time to time be 22 revised by the department of human services . A lien imposed 23 by section 230.25 shall not exceed the amount of the liability 24 which may be incurred under this section on account of a person 25 with mental illness. 26 2. A person with a substance-related substance use 27 disorder is legally liable for the total amount of the cost of 28 providing care, maintenance, and treatment for the person with 29 a substance-related substance use disorder while a voluntary 30 or committed patient. When a portion of the cost is paid 31 by a county, the person with a substance-related substance 32 use disorder is legally liable to the county for the amount 33 paid. The person with a substance-related substance use 34 disorder shall assign any claim for reimbursement under any 35 -390- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 390/ 1568
H.F. _____ contract of indemnity, by insurance or otherwise, providing 1 for the person’s care, maintenance, and treatment in a state 2 hospital mental health institute to the state. Any payments 3 received by the state from or on behalf of a person with a 4 substance-related substance use disorder shall be in part 5 credited to the county in proportion to the share of the costs 6 paid by the county. 7 3. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent 8 a relative or other person from voluntarily paying the full 9 actual cost or any portion of the care and treatment of any 10 person with mental illness or a substance-related substance use 11 disorder as established by the department of human services . 12 Sec. 604. Section 230.18, Code 2023, is amended to read as 13 follows: 14 230.18 Expense in county or private hospitals facility . 15 The estates of persons with mental illness who may be 16 treated or confined in any county hospital or home, or in any 17 private hospital or sanatorium facility , and the estates of 18 persons legally bound for their support, shall be liable to the 19 regional administrator of the person’s county of residence for 20 the reasonable cost of such support. 21 Sec. 605. Section 230.19, Code 2023, is amended to read as 22 follows: 23 230.19 Nonresidents liable to state —— presumption. 24 The estates of all nonresident patients provided for and 25 treated in state hospitals for persons with mental illness 26 health institutes in this state, and all persons legally bound 27 for the support of such patients, shall be liable to the 28 state for the reasonable value of the care, maintenance, and 29 treatment of such patients while in such hospitals institutes . 30 The certificate of the superintendent of the state hospital 31 mental health institute in which any nonresident is or has been 32 a patient, showing the amounts drawn from the state treasury or 33 due therefrom as provided by law on account of such nonresident 34 patient, shall be presumptive evidence of the reasonable value 35 -391- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 391/ 1568
H.F. _____ of the care, maintenance, and treatment furnished such patient. 1 Sec. 606. Section 230.20, subsection 1, paragraph a, 2 subparagraph (1), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 3 (1) The costs of food, lodging, and other maintenance 4 provided to persons not patients of the hospital state mental 5 health institute . 6 Sec. 607. Section 230.20, subsection 7, Code 2023, is 7 amended to read as follows: 8 7. A superintendent of a mental health institute may request 9 that the director of human services enter into a contract 10 with a person for the mental health institute to provide 11 consultation or treatment services or for fulfilling other 12 purposes which are consistent with the purposes stated in 13 section 226.1 . The contract provisions shall include charges 14 which reflect the actual cost of providing the services or 15 fulfilling the other purposes. Any income from a contract 16 authorized under this subsection may be retained by the 17 mental health institute to defray the costs of providing the 18 services. Except for a contract voluntarily entered into by a 19 county under this subsection , the costs or income associated 20 with a contract authorized under this subsection shall not 21 be considered in computing charges and per diem costs in 22 accordance with the provisions of subsections 1 through 6 . 23 Sec. 608. Section 230.26, Code 2023, is amended to read as 24 follows: 25 230.26 Regional administrator to keep record. 26 The regional administrator shall keep an accurate account 27 of the cost of the maintenance of any patient kept in any 28 institution facility as provided for in this chapter and keep 29 an index of the names of the persons admitted or committed from 30 each county in the region. The name of the spouse of the person 31 admitted or committed shall also be indexed in the same manner 32 as the names of the persons admitted or committed are indexed. 33 The book shall be designated as an account book or index, and 34 shall have no reference in any place to a lien. 35 -392- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 392/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 609. Section 230.31, Code 2023, is amended to read as 1 follows: 2 230.31 Departers from other states. 3 If a person with mental illness departs without proper 4 authority from an institution a facility in another state and 5 is found in this state, a peace officer in the county in which 6 the patient is found may take and detain the patient without 7 order and shall report the detention to the administrator 8 department who shall provide for the return of the patient 9 to the authorities of the state where the unauthorized leave 10 was made. Pending such return, the patient may be detained 11 temporarily at one of the institutions of this state under the 12 control of the administrator or any other administrator of the 13 department of human services . Expenses incurred under this 14 section shall be paid in the same manner as is provided for 15 transfers in section 230.8 . 16 Sec. 610. Section 230.32, Code 2023, is amended to read as 17 follows: 18 230.32 Support of nonresident patients on leave. 19 The cost of support of patients without residence in this 20 state, who are placed on convalescent leave or removed from 21 a state mental health institute to any health care facility 22 licensed under chapter 135C for rehabilitation purposes, 23 shall be paid from the hospital state mental health institute 24 support fund and shall be charged on abstract in the same 25 manner as state inpatients, until such time as the patient 26 becomes self-supporting or qualifies for support under existing 27 statutes. 28 Sec. 611. Section 230.33, Code 2023, is amended to read as 29 follows: 30 230.33 Reciprocal agreements. 31 1. The administrator department may enter into agreements 32 with other states, through their duly constituted authorities, 33 to effect the reciprocal return of persons with mental illness 34 and persons with an intellectual disability to the contracting 35 -393- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 393/ 1568
H.F. _____ states, and to effect the reciprocal supervision of persons on 1 convalescent leave. 2 2. However, in the case of a proposed transfer of a person 3 with mental illness or an intellectual disability from this 4 state, final action shall not be taken without the approval of 5 the district court of the county of admission or commitment. 6 Sec. 612. Section 230A.101, Code 2023, is amended to read 7 as follows: 8 230A.101 Services system roles. 9 1. The role of the department of human services, through 10 the division of the department designated as the state 11 mental health authority with responsibility for state policy 12 concerning mental health and disability services, is to develop 13 and maintain policies for the mental health and disability 14 services system. The policies shall address the service needs 15 of individuals of all ages with disabilities in this state, 16 regardless of the individuals’ places of residence or economic 17 circumstances, and shall be consistent with the requirements of 18 chapter 225C and other applicable law. 19 2. The role of community mental health centers in the 20 mental health and disability services system is to provide 21 an organized set of services in order to adequately meet the 22 mental health needs of this state’s citizens based on organized 23 catchment areas. 24 Sec. 613. Section 230A.102, Code 2023, is amended to read 25 as follows: 26 230A.102 Definitions. 27 As used in this chapter , unless the context otherwise 28 requires: 29 1. “Administrator” , “commission” “Commission” , “department” , 30 “director” , and “disability services” , and “division” mean the 31 same as defined in section 225C.2 . 32 2. “Catchment area” means a community mental health center 33 catchment area identified in accordance with this chapter . 34 3. “Community mental health center” or “center” means a 35 -394- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 394/ 1568
H.F. _____ community mental health center designated in accordance with 1 this chapter . 2 Sec. 614. Section 230A.103, Code 2023, is amended to read 3 as follows: 4 230A.103 Designation of community mental health centers. 5 1. The division department , subject to agreement by any 6 community mental health center that would provide services 7 for the catchment area and approval by the commission, 8 shall designate at least one community mental health center 9 under this chapter for addressing the mental health needs of 10 the county or counties comprising the catchment area. The 11 designation process shall provide for the input of potential 12 service providers regarding designation of the initial 13 catchment area or a change in the designation. 14 2. The division department shall utilize objective criteria 15 for designating a community mental health center to serve a 16 catchment area and for withdrawing such designation. The 17 commission shall adopt rules outlining the criteria. The 18 criteria shall include but are not limited to provisions for 19 meeting all of the following requirements: 20 a. An appropriate means shall be used for determining which 21 prospective designee is best able to serve all ages of the 22 targeted population within the catchment area with minimal or 23 no service denials. 24 b. An effective means shall be used for determining the 25 relative ability of a prospective designee to appropriately 26 provide mental health services and other support to consumers 27 residing within a catchment area as well as consumers residing 28 outside the catchment area. The criteria shall address the 29 duty for a prospective designee to arrange placements outside 30 the catchment area when such placements best meet consumer 31 needs and to provide services within the catchment area to 32 consumers who reside outside the catchment area when the 33 services are necessary and appropriate. 34 3. The board of directors for a designated community mental 35 -395- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 395/ 1568
H.F. _____ health center shall enter into an agreement with the division 1 department . The terms of the agreement shall include but are 2 not limited to all of the following: 3 a. The period of time the agreement will be in force. 4 b. The services and other support the center will offer or 5 provide for the residents of the catchment area. 6 c. The standards to be followed by the center in determining 7 whether and to what extent the persons seeking services from 8 the center shall be considered to be able to pay the costs of 9 the services. 10 d. The policies regarding availability of the services 11 offered by the center to the residents of the catchment area as 12 well as consumers residing outside the catchment area. 13 e. The requirements for preparation and submission to the 14 division department of annual audits, cost reports, program 15 reports, performance measures, and other financial and service 16 accountability information. 17 4. This section does not limit the authority of the board or 18 the boards of supervisors of any county or group of counties to 19 continue to expend money to support operation of a center. 20 Sec. 615. Section 230A.104, Code 2023, is amended to read 21 as follows: 22 230A.104 Catchment areas. 23 1. The division department shall collaborate with affected 24 counties in identifying community mental health center 25 catchment areas in accordance with this section . 26 2. a. Unless the division department has determined that 27 exceptional circumstances exist, a catchment area shall be 28 served by one community mental health center. The purpose of 29 this general limitation is to clearly designate the center 30 responsible and accountable for providing core mental health 31 services to the target population in the catchment area and to 32 protect the financial viability of the centers comprising the 33 mental health services system in the state. 34 b. A formal review process shall be used in determining 35 -396- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 396/ 1568
H.F. _____ whether exceptional circumstances exist that justify 1 designating more than one center to serve a catchment area. 2 The criteria for the review process shall include but are not 3 limited to a means of determining whether the catchment area 4 can support more than one center. 5 c. Criteria shall be provided that would allow the 6 designation of more than one center for all or a portion of a 7 catchment area if designation or approval for more than one 8 center was provided by the division department as of October 1, 9 2010. The criteria shall require a determination that all such 10 centers would be financially viable if designation is provided 11 for all. 12 Sec. 616. Section 230A.105, subsection 1, paragraph e, Code 13 2023, is amended to read as follows: 14 e. Individuals described in paragraph “a” , “b” , “c” , or “d” 15 who have a co-occurring disorder, including but not limited 16 to substance abuse use disorder , intellectual disability, 17 a developmental disability, brain injury, autism spectrum 18 disorder, or another disability or special health care need. 19 Sec. 617. Section 230A.108, Code 2023, is amended to read 20 as follows: 21 230A.108 Administrative, diagnostic, and demographic 22 information. 23 Release of administrative and diagnostic information, as 24 defined in section 228.1 , and demographic information necessary 25 for aggregated reporting to meet the data requirements 26 established by the division department , relating to an 27 individual who receives services from a community mental health 28 center, may be made a condition of support of that center by 29 the division department . 30 Sec. 618. Section 230A.110, subsections 1 and 2, Code 2023, 31 are amended to read as follows: 32 1. The division department shall recommend and the 33 commission shall adopt standards for designated community 34 mental health centers and comprehensive community mental health 35 -397- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 397/ 1568
H.F. _____ programs, with the overall objective of ensuring that each 1 center and each affiliate providing services under contract 2 with a center furnishes high-quality mental health services 3 within a framework of accountability to the community it 4 serves. The standards adopted shall conform with federal 5 standards applicable to community mental health centers 6 and shall be in substantial conformity with the applicable 7 behavioral health standards adopted by the joint commission, 8 formerly known as the joint commission on accreditation 9 of health care organizations, or other recognized national 10 standards for evaluation of psychiatric facilities unless in 11 the judgment of the division department , with approval of the 12 commission, there are sound reasons for departing from the 13 standards. 14 2. When recommending standards under this section , the 15 division department shall designate an advisory committee 16 representing boards of directors and professional staff 17 of designated community mental health centers to assist in 18 the formulation or revision of standards. The membership 19 of the advisory committee shall include representatives of 20 professional and nonprofessional staff and other appropriate 21 individuals. 22 Sec. 619. Section 230A.110, subsection 3, paragraph c, Code 23 2023, is amended to read as follows: 24 c. Arrange for the financial condition and transactions 25 of the community mental health center to be audited once 26 each year by the auditor of state. However, in lieu of an 27 audit by the auditor of state, the local governing body of a 28 community mental health center organized under this chapter 29 may contract with or employ certified public accountants 30 to conduct the audit, pursuant to the applicable terms and 31 conditions prescribed by sections 11.6 and 11.19 and audit 32 format prescribed by the auditor of state. Copies of each 33 audit shall be furnished by the auditor or accountant to the 34 administrator of the division of mental health and disability 35 -398- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 398/ 1568
H.F. _____ services department . 1 Sec. 620. Section 230A.111, Code 2023, is amended to read 2 as follows: 3 230A.111 Review and evaluation. 4 1. The review and evaluation of designated centers shall 5 be performed through a formal accreditation review process as 6 recommended by the division department and approved by the 7 commission. The accreditation process shall include all of the 8 following: 9 a. Specific time intervals for full accreditation reviews 10 based upon levels of accreditation. 11 b. Use of random or complaint-specific, on-site limited 12 accreditation reviews in the interim between full accreditation 13 reviews, as a quality review approach. The results of such 14 reviews shall be presented to the commission. 15 c. Use of center accreditation self-assessment tools to 16 gather data regarding quality of care and outcomes, whether 17 used during full or limited reviews or at other times. 18 2. The accreditation process shall include but is not 19 limited to addressing all of the following: 20 a. Measures to address centers that do not meet standards, 21 including authority to revoke accreditation. 22 b. Measures to address noncompliant centers that do not 23 develop a corrective action plan or fail to implement steps 24 included in a corrective action plan accepted by the division 25 department . 26 c. Measures to appropriately recognize centers that 27 successfully complete a corrective action plan. 28 d. Criteria to determine when a center’s accreditation 29 should be denied, revoked, suspended, or made provisional. 30 Sec. 621. Section 231.4, subsection 1, paragraphs e and f, 31 Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 32 e. “Department” means the department on aging of health and 33 human services . 34 f. “Director” means the director of the department on aging 35 -399- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 399/ 1568
H.F. _____ health and human services . 1 Sec. 622. Section 231.21, Code 2023, is amended to read as 2 follows: 3 231.21 Department on aging Administration of chapter —— 4 department of health and human services . 5 An Iowa The department on aging is established which of 6 health and human services shall administer this chapter 7 under the policy direction of the commission on aging. The 8 department on aging shall be administered by a director. 9 Sec. 623. Section 231.23, Code 2023, is amended to read as 10 follows: 11 231.23 Department on aging —— duties and authority. 12 The department on aging director shall: 13 1. Develop and administer a state plan on aging. 14 2. Assist the commission in the review and approval of area 15 plans. 16 3. Pursuant to commission policy, coordinate state 17 activities related to the purposes of this chapter and all 18 other chapters under the department’s jurisdiction. 19 4. Advocate for older individuals by reviewing and 20 commenting upon all state plans, budgets, laws, rules, 21 regulations, and policies which affect older individuals and 22 by providing technical assistance to any agency, organization, 23 association, or individual representing the needs of older 24 individuals. 25 5. Assist the commission in dividing the state into distinct 26 planning and service areas. 27 6. Assist the commission in designating for each area a 28 public or private nonprofit agency or organization as the area 29 agency on aging for that area. 30 7. Pursuant to commission policy, take into account the 31 views of older Iowans. 32 8. Assist the commission in adopting a method for the 33 distribution of funds available from the federal Act and state 34 appropriations and allocations. 35 -400- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 400/ 1568
H.F. _____ 9. Assist the commission in assuring that preference will 1 be given to providing services to older individuals with the 2 greatest economic or social needs, with particular attention to 3 low-income minority older individuals, older individuals with 4 limited English proficiency, and older individuals residing in 5 rural areas. 6 10. Assist the commission in developing, adopting, and 7 enforcing administrative rules, by issuing necessary forms and 8 procedures. 9 11. Apply for, receive, and administer grants, devises, 10 donations, gifts, or bequests of real or personal property from 11 any source to conduct projects consistent with the purposes of 12 the department. Notwithstanding section 8.33 , moneys received 13 by the department pursuant to this section are not subject to 14 reversion to the general fund of the state. 15 12. Administer state authorized programs. 16 13. Establish a procedure for an area agency on aging to 17 use in selection of members of the agency’s board of directors. 18 The selection procedure shall be incorporated into the bylaws 19 of the board of directors. 20 Sec. 624. Section 231.23A, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 21 2023, is amended to read as follows: 22 The department on aging shall provide or administer, but is 23 not limited to providing or administering, all of the following 24 programs and services: 25 Sec. 625. Section 231.31, Code 2023, is amended to read as 26 follows: 27 231.31 State plan on aging. 28 The department on aging shall develop, and submit to the 29 commission on aging for approval, a multiyear state plan on 30 aging. The state plan on aging shall meet all applicable 31 federal requirements. 32 Sec. 626. Section 231.32, subsection 2, paragraph d, Code 33 2023, is amended to read as follows: 34 d. Any public or nonprofit private agency in a planning 35 -401- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 401/ 1568
H.F. _____ and service area or any separate organizational unit within 1 such agency which is under the supervision or direction for 2 this purpose of the department on aging and which can and will 3 engage only in the planning or provision of a broad range of 4 long-term living and community support services or nutrition 5 services within the planning and service area. 6 Sec. 627. Section 231.42, subsection 4, paragraph a, Code 7 2023, is amended to read as follows: 8 a. If abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident or 9 tenant is suspected, the state or a local long-term care 10 ombudsman shall, with the permission of the resident or tenant 11 as applicable under federal law, make an immediate referral 12 to the department of inspections and appeals, the department 13 of health and human services, the department on aging, or the 14 appropriate law enforcement agency, as applicable. 15 Sec. 628. Section 231.58, Code 2023, is amended to read as 16 follows: 17 231.58 Long-term living coordination. 18 The director may convene meetings, as necessary, of the 19 director and the directors of human services, public health, 20 and director of inspections and appeals, to assist in the 21 coordination of policy, service delivery, and long-range 22 planning relating to the long-term living system and older 23 Iowans in the state. The group may consult with individuals, 24 institutions and entities with expertise in the area of the 25 long-term living system and older Iowans, as necessary, to 26 facilitate the group’s efforts. 27 Sec. 629. Section 231C.5, subsection 2, paragraph b, 28 subparagraph (2), subparagraph division (c), Code 2023, is 29 amended to read as follows: 30 (c) Contact information for the department of health and 31 human services and the senior health insurance information 32 program to assist tenants in accessing third-party payment 33 sources. 34 Sec. 630. Section 231C.5A, Code 2023, is amended to read as 35 -402- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 402/ 1568
H.F. _____ follows: 1 231C.5A Assessment of tenants —— program eligibility. 2 An assisted living program receiving reimbursement through 3 the medical assistance program under chapter 249A shall 4 assist the department of veterans affairs in identifying, upon 5 admission of a tenant, the tenant’s eligibility for benefits 6 through the United States department of veterans affairs. The 7 assisted living program shall also assist the commission of 8 veterans affairs in determining such eligibility for tenants 9 residing in the program on July 1, 2009. The department of 10 inspections and appeals, in cooperation with the department of 11 health and human services, shall adopt rules to administer this 12 section , including a provision that ensures that if a tenant is 13 eligible for benefits through the United States department of 14 veterans affairs or other third-party payor, the payor of last 15 resort for reimbursement to the assisted living program is the 16 medical assistance program. The rules shall also require the 17 assisted living program to request information from a tenant or 18 tenant’s personal representative regarding the tenant’s veteran 19 status and to report to the department of veterans affairs 20 only the names of tenants identified as potential veterans 21 along with the names of their spouses and any dependents. 22 Information reported by the assisted living program shall be 23 verified by the department of veterans affairs. 24 Sec. 631. Section 231E.3, subsections 5 and 6, Code 2023, 25 are amended to read as follows: 26 5. “Department” means the department on aging established in 27 section 231.21 of health and human services . 28 6. “Director” means the director of the department on aging 29 health and human services . 30 Sec. 632. Section 231E.4, subsection 3, paragraph e, Code 31 2023, is amended to read as follows: 32 e. Work with the department of human services, the 33 Iowa department of public health, the Iowa developmental 34 disabilities council , and other agencies to establish 35 -403- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 403/ 1568
H.F. _____ a referral system for the provision of guardianship, 1 conservatorship, and representative payee services. 2 Sec. 633. Section 232.2, subsections 14 and 18, Code 2023, 3 are amended to read as follows: 4 14. “Department” means the department of health and human 5 services and includes the local , and county , and service area 6 officers of the department. 7 18. “Director” means the director of the department of 8 health and human services or that person’s the director’s 9 designee. 10 Sec. 634. Section 232.11, subsections 3, 4, and 5, Code 11 2023, are amended to read as follows: 12 3. If the child is not represented by counsel as required 13 under subsection 1 , counsel shall be provided as follows: 14 a. If the court determines, after giving the child’s parent, 15 guardian , or custodian an opportunity to be heard, that such 16 person has the ability in whole or in part to pay for the 17 employment of counsel, it shall either order that person to 18 retain an attorney to represent the child or shall appoint 19 counsel for the child and order the parent, guardian , or 20 custodian to pay for that counsel as provided in subsection 5 . 21 b. If the court determines that the parent, guardian, 22 or custodian cannot pay any part of the expenses of counsel 23 to represent the child, it shall appoint counsel, who shall 24 be reimbursed according to section 232.141, subsection 2 , 25 paragraph “b” . 26 c. The court may appoint counsel to represent the child 27 and reserve the determination of payment until the parent, 28 guardian , or custodian has an opportunity to be heard. 29 4. If the child is represented by counsel and the court 30 determines that there is a conflict of interest between the 31 child and the child’s parent, guardian , or custodian and that 32 the retained counsel could not properly represent the child as 33 a result of the conflict, the court shall appoint other counsel 34 to represent the child and order the parent, guardian , or 35 -404- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 404/ 1568
H.F. _____ custodian to pay for such counsel as provided in subsection 5 . 1 5. If the court determines, after an inquiry which includes 2 notice and reasonable opportunity to be heard that the parent, 3 guardian , or custodian has the ability to pay in whole or 4 in part for the attorney appointed for the child, the court 5 may order that person to pay such sums as the court finds 6 appropriate in the manner and to whom the court directs. If 7 the person so ordered fails to comply with the order without 8 good reason, the court shall enter judgment against the person. 9 Sec. 635. Section 232.21, subsection 2, paragraph a, 10 subparagraph (3), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 11 (3) An institution or other facility operated by the 12 department of human services , or one which is licensed or 13 otherwise authorized by law to receive and provide care for the 14 child. 15 Sec. 636. Section 232.22, subsection 5, paragraph b, Code 16 2023, is amended to read as follows: 17 b. The court determines that an acceptable alternative 18 placement does not exist pursuant to criteria developed by the 19 department of human services . 20 Sec. 637. Section 232.28, subsections 3, 4, and 5, Code 21 2023, are amended to read as follows: 22 3. In the course of a preliminary inquiry, the intake 23 officer may: 24 a. Interview the complainant, victim , or witnesses of the 25 alleged delinquent act. 26 b. Check existing records of the court, law enforcement 27 agencies, public records of other agencies, and child abuse 28 records as provided in section 235A.15, subsection 2 , paragraph 29 “e” . 30 c. Hold conferences with the child and the child’s parent or 31 parents, guardian , or custodian for the purpose of interviewing 32 them and discussing the disposition of the complaint in 33 accordance with the requirements set forth in subsection 8 . 34 d. Examine any physical evidence pertinent to the complaint. 35 -405- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 405/ 1568
H.F. _____ e. Interview such persons as are necessary to determine 1 whether the filing of a petition would be in the best interests 2 of the child and the community as provided in section 232.35, 3 subsections 2 and 3 . 4 4. Any additional inquiries may be made only with the 5 consent of the child and the child’s parent or parents, 6 guardian , or custodian. 7 5. Participation of the child and the child’s parent or 8 parents, guardian , or custodian in a conference with an intake 9 officer shall be voluntary, and they shall have the right to 10 refuse to participate in such conference. At such conference 11 the child shall have the right to the assistance of counsel in 12 accordance with section 232.11 and the right to remain silent 13 when questioned by the intake officer. 14 Sec. 638. Section 232.29, subsection 1, paragraphs b, d, and 15 g, Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 16 b. The intake officer shall advise the child and the child’s 17 parent, guardian , or custodian that they have the right to 18 refuse an informal adjustment of the complaint and demand the 19 filing of a petition and a formal adjudication. 20 d. The terms of such agreement shall be clearly stated in 21 writing and signed by all parties to the agreement and a copy 22 of this agreement shall be given to the child; the counsel for 23 the child; the parent, guardian , or custodian; and the intake 24 officer, who shall retain the copy in the case file. 25 g. The child and the child’s parent, guardian , or custodian 26 shall have the right to terminate such agreement at any 27 time and to request the filing of a petition and a formal 28 adjudication. 29 Sec. 639. Section 232.38, Code 2023, is amended to read as 30 follows: 31 232.38 Presence of parents at hearings. 32 1. Any hearings or proceedings under this subchapter 33 subsequent to the filing of a petition shall not take place 34 without the presence of one or both of the child’s parents, 35 -406- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 406/ 1568
H.F. _____ guardian , or custodian except that a hearing or proceeding may 1 take place without such presence if the parent, guardian , or 2 custodian fails to appear after reasonable notification, or if 3 the court finds that a reasonably diligent effort has been made 4 to notify the child’s parent, guardian, or custodian, and the 5 effort was unavailing. 6 2. In any such hearings or proceedings the court may 7 temporarily excuse the presence of the parent, guardian , or 8 custodian when the court deems it in the best interests of the 9 child. Counsel for the parent, guardian , or custodian shall 10 have the right to participate in a hearing or proceeding during 11 the absence of the parent, guardian , or custodian. 12 Sec. 640. Section 232.43, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 13 amended to read as follows: 14 2. The county attorney and the child’s counsel may mutually 15 consider a plea agreement which contemplates entry of a plea 16 admitting the allegations of the petition in the expectation 17 that other charges will be dismissed or not filed or that a 18 specific disposition will be recommended by the county attorney 19 and granted by the court. Any plea discussion shall be open to 20 the child and the child’s parent, guardian , or custodian. 21 Sec. 641. Section 232.44, subsection 5, paragraph b, 22 subparagraph (1), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 23 (1) Place the child in the custody of a parent, guardian , 24 or custodian under that person’s supervision, or under the 25 supervision of an organization which agrees to supervise the 26 child. 27 Sec. 642. Section 232.44, subsection 7, Code 2023, is 28 amended to read as follows: 29 7. If a child held in shelter care or detention by court 30 order has not been released after a detention hearing or has 31 not appeared at an adjudicatory hearing before the expiration 32 of the order of detention, an additional hearing shall 33 automatically be scheduled for the next court day following the 34 expiration of the order. The child, the child’s counsel, the 35 -407- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 407/ 1568
H.F. _____ child’s guardian ad litem, and the child’s parent, guardian , 1 or custodian shall be notified of this hearing not less than 2 twenty-four hours before the hearing is scheduled to take 3 place. The hearing required by this subsection may be held by 4 telephone conference call. 5 Sec. 643. Section 232.46, subsection 1, paragraph b, Code 6 2023, is amended to read as follows: 7 b. A child’s need for shelter placement or for inpatient 8 mental health or substance abuse use disorder treatment does 9 not preclude entry or continued execution of a consent decree. 10 Sec. 644. Section 232.46, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 11 amended to read as follows: 12 3. A consent decree shall not be entered unless the child 13 and the child’s parent, guardian , or custodian is informed 14 of the consequences of the decree by the court and the court 15 determines that the child has voluntarily and intelligently 16 agreed to the terms and conditions of the decree. If the 17 county attorney objects to the entry of a consent decree, 18 the court shall proceed to determine the appropriateness of 19 entering a consent decree after consideration of any objections 20 or reasons for entering such a decree. 21 Sec. 645. Section 232.52, subsection 2, paragraph d, 22 subparagraph (3), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 23 (3) The department of human services for purposes of 24 foster care and prescribing the type of placement which will 25 serve the best interests of the child and the means by which 26 the placement shall be monitored by the court. The court 27 shall consider ordering placement in family foster care as an 28 alternative to group foster care. 29 Sec. 646. Section 232.52, subsection 2, paragraph e, 30 unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 31 follows: 32 An order transferring the custody of the child, subject to 33 the continuing jurisdiction and custody of the court for the 34 purposes of section 232.54 , to the director of the department 35 -408- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 408/ 1568
H.F. _____ of human services for purposes of placement in the state 1 training school or other facility, provided that the child is 2 at least twelve years of age and the court finds the placement 3 to be in the best interests of the child or necessary for the 4 protection of the public, and that the child has been found to 5 have committed an act which is a forcible felony, as defined 6 in section 702.11 , or a felony violation of section 124.401 7 or chapter 707 , or the court finds any three of the following 8 conditions exist: 9 Sec. 647. Section 232.52, subsections 6, 8, and 9, Code 10 2023, are amended to read as follows: 11 6. If the court orders the transfer of custody of the 12 child to the department of human services or other agency 13 for placement, the department or agency responsible for the 14 placement of the child shall submit a case permanency plan to 15 the court and shall make every effort to return the child to 16 the child’s home as quickly as possible. 17 8. If the court orders the transfer of the custody of the 18 child to the department of human services or to another agency 19 for placement in group foster care, the department or agency 20 shall make every reasonable effort to place the child in the 21 least restrictive, most family-like, and most appropriate 22 setting available and in close proximity to the parents’ home, 23 consistent with the child’s best interests and special needs, 24 and shall consider the placement’s proximity to the school in 25 which the child is enrolled at the time of placement. 26 9. If a child has previously been adjudicated as a child 27 in need of assistance, and a social worker or other caseworker 28 from the department of human services has been assigned to work 29 on the child’s case, the court may order the department of 30 human services to assign the same social worker or caseworker 31 to work on any matters related to the child arising under this 32 subchapter . 33 Sec. 648. Section 232.52, subsection 10, paragraph a, 34 unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 35 -409- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 409/ 1568
H.F. _____ follows: 1 Upon receipt of an application from the director of the 2 department of human services , the court shall enter an order 3 to temporarily transfer a child who has been placed in the 4 state training school pursuant to subsection 2 , paragraph “e” , 5 to a facility which has been designated to be an alternative 6 placement site for the state training school, provided the 7 court finds that all of the following conditions exist: 8 Sec. 649. Section 232.68, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 9 amended to read as follows: 10 4. “Department” means the state department of health and 11 human services and includes the local , and county , and service 12 area offices of the department. 13 Sec. 650. Section 232.69, subsection 1, paragraph b, 14 subparagraphs (6) and (7), Code 2023, are amended to read as 15 follows: 16 (6) An employee or operator of a substance abuse use 17 disorder program or facility licensed under chapter 125 . 18 (7) An employee of a department of human services 19 institution listed in section 218.1 . 20 Sec. 651. Section 232.70, subsections 3, 5, and 6, Code 21 2023, are amended to read as follows: 22 3. The oral report shall be made by telephone or otherwise 23 to the department of human services . If the person making the 24 report has reason to believe that immediate protection for the 25 child is advisable, that person shall also make an oral report 26 to an appropriate law enforcement agency. 27 5. The oral and written reports shall contain the following 28 information, or as much thereof of the following information as 29 the person making the report is able to furnish: 30 a. The names and home address of the child and the child’s 31 parents or other persons believed to be responsible for the 32 child’s care ; . 33 b. The child’s present whereabouts if not the same as the 34 parent’s or other person’s home address ; . 35 -410- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 410/ 1568
H.F. _____ c. The child’s age ; . 1 d. The nature and extent of the child’s injuries, including 2 any evidence of previous injuries ; . 3 e. The name, age and condition of other children in the same 4 home ; . 5 f. Any other information which the person making the report 6 believes might be helpful in establishing the cause of the 7 injury to the child, the identity of the person or persons 8 responsible for the injury, or in providing assistance to the 9 child ; and . 10 g. The name and address of the person making the report. 11 6. A report made by a permissive reporter, as defined in 12 section 232.69, subsection 2 , shall be regarded as a report 13 pursuant to this chapter whether or not the report contains 14 all of the information required by this section and may be 15 made to the department of human services , county attorney, or 16 law enforcement agency. If the report is made to any agency 17 other than the department of human services , such agency shall 18 promptly refer the report to the department of human services . 19 Sec. 652. Section 232.72, subsections 1 and 2, Code 2023, 20 are amended to read as follows: 21 1. For the purposes of this subchapter , the terms 22 “department of health and human services” , “department” , or 23 “county attorney” ordinarily refer to the service area or local 24 office of the department of human services or of the county 25 attorney’s office serving the county in which the child’s home 26 is located. 27 2. If the person making a report of child abuse pursuant to 28 this chapter does not know where the child’s home is located, 29 or if the child’s home is not located in the service area where 30 the health practitioner examines, attends, or treats the child, 31 the report may be made to the department or to the local office 32 serving the county where the person making the report resides 33 or the county where the health practitioner examines, attends, 34 or treats the child. These agencies shall promptly proceed as 35 -411- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 411/ 1568
H.F. _____ provided in section 232.71B , unless the matter is transferred 1 as provided in this section . 2 Sec. 653. Section 232.75, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 3 amended to read as follows: 4 3. A person who reports or causes to be reported to the 5 department of human services false information regarding an 6 alleged act of child abuse, knowing that the information 7 is false or that the act did not occur, commits a simple 8 misdemeanor. 9 Sec. 654. Section 232.78, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 10 amended to read as follows: 11 4. The juvenile court may enter an order authorizing 12 a physician or physician assistant or hospital to provide 13 emergency medical or surgical procedures before the filing of 14 a petition under this chapter provided all of the following 15 conditions are met : 16 a. Such procedures are necessary to safeguard the life and 17 health of the child ; and . 18 b. There is not enough time to file a petition under this 19 chapter and hold a hearing as provided in section 232.95 . 20 Sec. 655. Section 232.79, subsection 4, paragraphs a and b, 21 Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 22 a. When the court is informed that there has been an 23 emergency removal or keeping of a child without a court order, 24 the court shall direct the department of human services or 25 the juvenile probation department to make every reasonable 26 effort to communicate immediately with the child’s parent or 27 parents or other person legally responsible for the child’s 28 care. Upon locating the child’s parent or parents or other 29 person legally responsible for the child’s care, the department 30 of human services or the juvenile probation department shall, 31 in accordance with court-established procedures, immediately 32 orally inform the court. After orally informing the court, 33 the department of human services or the juvenile probation 34 department shall provide to the court written documentation of 35 -412- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 412/ 1568
H.F. _____ the oral information. 1 b. The court shall authorize the department of human 2 services or the juvenile probation department to cause a 3 child thus removed or kept to be returned if it concludes 4 there is not an imminent risk to the child’s life and health 5 in so doing. If the department of human services or the 6 juvenile probation department receives information which could 7 affect the court’s decision regarding the child’s return, 8 the department of human services or the juvenile probation 9 department, in accordance with court established procedures, 10 shall immediately orally provide the information to the 11 court. After orally providing the information to the court, 12 the department of human services or the juvenile probation 13 department shall provide to the court written documentation 14 of the oral information. If the child is not returned, 15 the department of human services or the juvenile probation 16 department shall forthwith cause a petition to be filed within 17 three days after the removal. 18 Sec. 656. Section 232.81, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 19 amended to read as follows: 20 2. Upon receipt of a complaint, the court may request the 21 department of human services , juvenile probation office, or 22 other authorized agency or individual to conduct a preliminary 23 investigation of the complaint to determine if further action 24 should be taken. 25 Sec. 657. Section 232.82, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 26 amended to read as follows: 27 2. If an order is entered under subsection 1 and a petition 28 has not yet been filed under this chapter , the petition shall 29 be filed under section 232.87 by the county attorney, the 30 department of human services , or a juvenile court officer 31 within three days of the entering of the order. 32 Sec. 658. Section 232.87, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 33 amended to read as follows: 34 2. A petition may be filed by the department of human 35 -413- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 413/ 1568
H.F. _____ services , juvenile court officer, or county attorney. 1 Sec. 659. Section 232.89, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 2 amended to read as follows: 3 3. The court shall determine, after giving the parent, 4 guardian, or custodian an opportunity to be heard, whether 5 the person has the ability to pay in whole or in part for 6 counsel appointed for the child. If the court determines 7 that the person possesses sufficient financial ability, 8 the court shall then consult with the department of human 9 services , the juvenile probation office, or other authorized 10 agency or individual regarding the likelihood of impairment 11 of the relationship between the child and the child’s parent, 12 guardian, or custodian as a result of ordering the parent, 13 guardian, or custodian to pay for the child’s counsel. If 14 impairment is deemed unlikely, the court shall order that 15 person to pay an amount the court finds appropriate in the 16 manner and to whom the court directs. If the person fails to 17 comply with the order without good reason, the court shall 18 enter judgment against the person. If impairment is deemed 19 likely or if the court determines that the parent, guardian, 20 or custodian cannot pay any part of the expenses of counsel 21 appointed to represent the child, counsel shall be reimbursed 22 pursuant to section 232.141, subsection 2 , paragraph “b” . 23 Sec. 660. Section 232.96, subsections 4 and 6, Code 2023, 24 are amended to read as follows: 25 4. A report made to the department of human services 26 pursuant to chapter 235A shall be admissible in evidence, 27 but such a report shall not alone be sufficient to support a 28 finding that the child is a child in need of assistance unless 29 the attorneys for the child and the parents consent to such a 30 finding. 31 6. A report, study, record, or other writing or an 32 audiotape or videotape recording made by the department of 33 human services , a juvenile court officer, a peace officer, a 34 child protection center, or a hospital relating to a child in a 35 -414- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 414/ 1568
H.F. _____ proceeding under this subchapter is admissible notwithstanding 1 any objection to hearsay statements contained in it provided 2 it is relevant and material and provided its probative value 3 substantially outweighs the danger of unfair prejudice to the 4 child’s parent, guardian, or custodian. The circumstances of 5 the making of the report, study, record or other writing or an 6 audiotape or videotape recording, including the maker’s lack of 7 personal knowledge, may be proved to affect its weight. 8 Sec. 661. Section 232.97, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 9 amended to read as follows: 10 1. The court shall not make a disposition of the petition 11 until five working days after a social report has been 12 submitted to the court and counsel for the child and has been 13 considered by the court. The court may waive the five-day 14 requirement upon agreement by all the parties. The court may 15 direct either the juvenile court officer or the department 16 of human services or any other agency licensed by the state 17 to conduct a social investigation and to prepare a social 18 report which may include any evidence provided by an individual 19 providing foster care for the child. A report prepared shall 20 include any founded reports of child abuse. 21 Sec. 662. Section 232.98, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 22 amended to read as follows: 23 2. Following an adjudication that a child is a child in need 24 of assistance, the court may after a hearing order the physical 25 or mental examination of the parent, guardian , or custodian if 26 that person’s ability to care for the child is at issue. 27 Sec. 663. Section 232.100, Code 2023, is amended to read as 28 follows: 29 232.100 Suspended judgment. 30 After the dispositional hearing the court may enter an 31 order suspending judgment and continuing the proceedings 32 subject to terms and conditions imposed to assure the proper 33 care and protection of the child. Such terms and conditions 34 may include the supervision of the child and of the parent, 35 -415- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 415/ 1568
H.F. _____ guardian , or custodian by the department of human services , 1 juvenile court office , or other appropriate agency designated 2 by the court. The maximum duration of any term or condition of 3 a suspended judgment shall be twelve months unless the court 4 finds at a hearing held during the last month of that period 5 that exceptional circumstances require an extension of the term 6 or condition for an additional six months. 7 Sec. 664. Section 232.101, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 8 amended to read as follows: 9 1. After the dispositional hearing, the court may enter an 10 order permitting the child’s parent, guardian , or custodian 11 at the time of the filing of the petition to retain custody 12 of the child subject to terms and conditions which the court 13 prescribes to assure the proper care and protection of the 14 child. Such terms and conditions may include supervision 15 of the child and the parent, guardian , or custodian by the 16 department of human services , juvenile court office , or other 17 appropriate agency which the court designates. Such terms 18 and conditions may also include the provision or acceptance 19 by the parent, guardian , or custodian of special treatment or 20 care which the child needs for the child’s physical or mental 21 health. If the parent, guardian , or custodian fails to provide 22 the treatment or care, the court may order the department 23 of human services or some other appropriate state agency to 24 provide such care or treatment. 25 Sec. 665. Section 232.102, subsections 4 and 6, Code 2023, 26 are amended to read as follows: 27 4. a. Whenever possible the court should permit the 28 child to remain at home with the child’s parent, guardian, or 29 custodian. Custody of the child should not be transferred 30 unless the court finds there is clear and convincing evidence 31 that of any of the following : 32 (1) The child cannot be protected from physical abuse 33 without transfer of custody ; or . 34 (2) The child cannot be protected from some harm which would 35 -416- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 416/ 1568
H.F. _____ justify the adjudication of the child as a child in need of 1 assistance and an adequate placement is available. 2 b. In order to transfer custody of the child under 3 this subsection , the court must make a determination that 4 continuation of the child in the child’s home would be contrary 5 to the welfare of the child, and shall identify the reasonable 6 efforts that have been made. The court’s determination 7 regarding continuation of the child in the child’s home, 8 and regarding reasonable efforts, including those made to 9 prevent removal and those made to finalize any permanency 10 plan in effect, as well as any determination by the court 11 that reasonable efforts are not required, must be made on 12 a case-by-case basis. The grounds for each determination 13 must be explicitly documented and stated in the court order. 14 However, preserving the safety of the child is the paramount 15 consideration. If imminent danger to the child’s life or 16 health exists at the time of the court’s consideration, the 17 determinations otherwise required under this paragraph shall 18 not be a prerequisite for an order for removal of the child. 19 If the court transfers custody of the child, unless the 20 court waives the requirement for making reasonable efforts or 21 otherwise makes a determination that reasonable efforts are not 22 required, reasonable efforts shall be made to make it possible 23 for the child to safely return to the family’s home. 24 6. In any order transferring custody to the department 25 or an agency, or in orders pursuant to a custody order, the 26 court shall specify the nature and category of disposition 27 which will serve the best interests of the child, and shall 28 prescribe the means by which the placement shall be monitored 29 by the court. If the court orders the transfer of the custody 30 of the child to the department of human services or other 31 agency for placement, the department or agency shall submit 32 a case permanency plan to the court and shall make every 33 reasonable effort to return the child to the child’s home as 34 quickly as possible consistent with the best interests of the 35 -417- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 417/ 1568
H.F. _____ child. When the child is not returned to the child’s home and 1 if the child has been previously placed in a licensed foster 2 care facility, the department or agency shall consider placing 3 the child in the same licensed foster care facility. If the 4 court orders the transfer of custody to a parent who does not 5 have physical care of the child, other relative, or other 6 suitable person, the court may direct the department or other 7 agency to provide services to the child’s parent, guardian, 8 or custodian in order to enable them to resume custody of the 9 child. If the court orders the transfer of custody to the 10 department of human services or to another agency for placement 11 in group foster care, the department or agency shall make every 12 reasonable effort to place the child in the least restrictive, 13 most family-like, and most appropriate setting available, and 14 in close proximity to the parents’ home, consistent with the 15 child’s best interests and special needs, and shall consider 16 the placement’s proximity to the school in which the child is 17 enrolled at the time of placement. 18 Sec. 666. Section 232.103A, subsections 3 and 5, Code 2023, 19 are amended to read as follows: 20 3. The juvenile court shall designate the petitioner and 21 respondent for the purposes of the bridge order. A bridge 22 order shall only address matters of custody, physical care, and 23 visitation. All other matters, including child support, shall 24 be filed by separate petition or by action of the child support 25 recovery unit services , and shall be subject to existing 26 applicable statutory provisions. 27 5. The district court shall take judicial notice of the 28 juvenile file in any hearing related to the case. Records 29 contained in the district court case file that were copied or 30 transferred from the juvenile court file concerning the case 31 shall be subject to section 232.147 and other confidentiality 32 provisions of this chapter for cases not involving juvenile 33 delinquency, and shall be disclosed, upon request, to the child 34 support recovery unit services without a court order. 35 -418- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 418/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 667. Section 232.111, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 1 amended to read as follows: 2 1. A child’s guardian, guardian ad litem, or custodian, 3 the department of human services , a juvenile court officer, or 4 the county attorney may file a petition for termination of the 5 parent-child relationship and parental rights with respect to a 6 child. 7 Sec. 668. Section 232.116, subsection 1, paragraph l, Code 8 2023, is amended to read as follows: 9 l. The court finds that all of the following have occurred: 10 (1) The child has been adjudicated a child in need of 11 assistance pursuant to section 232.96 and custody has been 12 transferred from the child’s parents for placement pursuant to 13 section 232.102 . 14 (2) The parent has a severe substance-related substance use 15 disorder as described by either of the following: 16 (a) The severe substance-related substance use disorder 17 meets the definition for that term as defined in the most 18 current edition of the diagnostic and statistical manual 19 prepared by the American psychiatric association, and the 20 parent presents a danger to self or others as evidenced by 21 prior acts. 22 (b) The disorder is evidenced by continued and repeated use 23 through the case, the parent’s refusal to obtain a substance 24 abuse use disorder evaluation or treatment after given the 25 opportunity to do so, and the parent presents a danger to self 26 or others as evidenced by prior acts. 27 (3) There is clear and convincing evidence that the parent’s 28 prognosis indicates that the child will not be able to be 29 returned to the custody of the parent within a reasonable 30 period of time considering the child’s age and need for a 31 permanent home. 32 Sec. 669. Section 232.142, Code 2023, is amended to read as 33 follows: 34 232.142 Maintenance and cost of juvenile homes —— fund. 35 -419- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 419/ 1568
H.F. _____ 1. County boards of supervisors which singly or in 1 conjunction with one or more other counties provide and 2 maintain juvenile detention and juvenile shelter care homes are 3 subject to this section . 4 2. For the purpose of providing and maintaining a county 5 or multicounty home, the board of supervisors of any county 6 may issue general county purpose bonds in accordance with 7 sections 331.441 through 331.449 . Expenses for providing and 8 maintaining a multicounty home shall be paid by the counties 9 participating in a manner to be determined by the boards of 10 supervisors. 11 3. A county or multicounty juvenile detention home approved 12 pursuant to this section shall receive financial aid from the 13 state in a manner approved by the director , the director of the 14 department of human rights, or a designee of the director of 15 the department of human rights . Aid paid by the state shall 16 be at least ten percent and not more than fifty percent of the 17 total cost of the establishment, improvements, operation, and 18 maintenance of the home. This subsection is repealed July 1, 19 2023. 20 4. The director , the director of the department of human 21 rights, or a designee of the director of the department of 22 human rights shall adopt minimal rules and standards for the 23 establishment, maintenance, and operation of such homes as 24 shall be necessary to effect the purposes of this chapter . The 25 rules shall apply the requirements of section 237.8 , concerning 26 employment and evaluation of persons with direct responsibility 27 for a child or with access to a child when the child is 28 alone and persons residing in a child foster care facility, 29 to persons employed by, residing in, or volunteering for a 30 home approved under this section . The director shall, upon 31 request, give guidance and consultation in the establishment 32 and administration of the homes and programs for the homes. 33 This subsection is repealed July 1, 2023. 34 5. The director , the director of the department of human 35 -420- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 420/ 1568
H.F. _____ rights, or a designee of the director of the department of 1 human rights shall approve annually all such homes established 2 and maintained under the provisions of this chapter . A home 3 shall not be approved unless it complies with minimal rules and 4 standards adopted by the director and has been inspected by the 5 department of inspections and appeals. The statewide number 6 of beds in the homes approved by the director shall not exceed 7 two hundred seventy-two beds beginning July 1, 2017. This 8 subsection is repealed July 1, 2023. 9 6. A juvenile detention home fund is created in the 10 state treasury under the authority of the department or the 11 department of human rights as the department and the department 12 of human rights agree . The fund shall consist of moneys 13 deposited in the fund pursuant to section 602.8108 . The moneys 14 in the fund shall be used for the costs of the establishment, 15 improvement, operation, and maintenance of county or 16 multicounty juvenile detention homes in accordance with annual 17 appropriations made by the general assembly from the fund for 18 these purposes. This subsection is repealed July 1, 2023. 19 Sec. 670. Section 232.147, subsection 2, paragraphs c, e, 20 and j, Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 21 c. The child’s parent, guardian , or custodian, court 22 appointed special advocate, and guardian ad litem, and 23 the members of the child advocacy board created in section 24 237.16 or a local citizen foster care review board created in 25 accordance with section 237.19 who are assigning or reviewing 26 the child’s case. 27 e. An agency, individual, association, facility, or 28 institution responsible for the care, treatment, or supervision 29 of the child pursuant to a court order or voluntary placement 30 agreement with the department of human services , juvenile 31 officer, or intake officer. 32 j. The department of human services . 33 Sec. 671. Section 232.147, subsection 3, paragraphs c, e, 34 and h, Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 35 -421- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 421/ 1568
H.F. _____ c. The child’s parent, guardian , or custodian, court 1 appointed special advocate, guardian ad litem, and the members 2 of the child advocacy board created in section 237.16 or a 3 local citizen foster care review board created in accordance 4 with section 237.19 who are assigning or reviewing the child’s 5 case. 6 e. An agency, individual, association, facility, or 7 institution responsible for the care, treatment, or supervision 8 of the child pursuant to a court order or voluntary placement 9 agreement with the department of human services , juvenile court 10 officer, or intake officer. 11 h. The department of human services . 12 Sec. 672. Section 232.147, subsection 4, paragraphs c, f, 13 and j, Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 14 c. The child’s parent, guardian , or custodian, court 15 appointed special advocate, guardian ad litem, and the members 16 of the child advocacy board created in section 237.16 or a 17 local citizen foster care review board created in accordance 18 with section 237.19 who are assigning or reviewing the child’s 19 case. 20 f. An agency, individual, association, facility, or 21 institution responsible for the care, treatment, or supervision 22 of the child pursuant to a court order or voluntary placement 23 agreement with the department of human services , juvenile court 24 officer, or intake officer. 25 j. The department of human services . 26 Sec. 673. Section 232.147, subsection 7, Code 2023, is 27 amended to read as follows: 28 7. Official juvenile court records enumerated in section 29 232.2, subsection 43 , paragraph “e” , relating to paternity, 30 support, or the termination of parental rights, shall be 31 disclosed, upon request, to the child support recovery unit 32 services without court order. 33 Sec. 674. Section 232.149, subsection 5, paragraph h, Code 34 2023, is amended to read as follows: 35 -422- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 422/ 1568
H.F. _____ h. The department of human services . 1 Sec. 675. Section 232.149A, subsection 3, paragraphs c and 2 e, Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 3 c. The child’s parent, guardian , or custodian, court 4 appointed special advocate, and guardian ad litem, and 5 the members of the child advocacy board created in section 6 237.16 or a local citizen foster care review board created in 7 accordance with section 237.19 who are assigning or reviewing 8 the child’s case. 9 e. An agency, association, facility, or institution which 10 has custody of the child, or is legally responsible for the 11 care, treatment, or supervision of the child, including but not 12 limited to the department of human services . 13 Sec. 676. Section 232.158A, subsection 1, unnumbered 14 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 15 Notwithstanding any provision of the interstate compact 16 on the placement of children under section 232.158 to the 17 contrary, the department of human services shall permit the 18 legal risk placement of a child under the interstate compact on 19 the placement of children if the prospective adoptive parent 20 provides a legal risk statement, in writing, acknowledging all 21 of the following: 22 Sec. 677. Section 232.158A, subsection 1, paragraph d, Code 23 2023, is amended to read as follows: 24 d. That the prospective adoptive parent assumes full legal, 25 financial, and other risks associated with the legal risk 26 placement and that the prospective adoptive parent agrees 27 to hold the department of human services harmless for any 28 disruption or failure of the placement. 29 Sec. 678. Section 232.160, Code 2023, is amended to read as 30 follows: 31 232.160 Department of health and human services as public 32 authority. 33 The “appropriate public authorities” as used in article III 34 of the interstate compact on the placement of children under 35 -423- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 423/ 1568
H.F. _____ section 232.158 shall, with reference to this state, mean the 1 state department of health and human services and said the 2 department shall receive and act with reference to notices 3 required by article III of that interstate compact. 4 Sec. 679. Section 232.161, Code 2023, is amended to read as 5 follows: 6 232.161 Department as authority in receiving state. 7 As used in paragraph “a” of article V of the interstate 8 compact on the placement of children under section 232.158 , 9 the phrase “appropriate authority in the receiving state” with 10 reference to this state shall mean means the state department 11 of health and human services. 12 Sec. 680. Section 232.162, Code 2023, is amended to read as 13 follows: 14 232.162 Authority to enter agreements. 15 The officers and agencies of this state and its subdivisions 16 having authority to place children may enter into agreements 17 with appropriate officers or agencies of or in other party 18 states pursuant to paragraph “b” of article V of the interstate 19 compact on the placement of children under section 232.158 . 20 Any such agreement which contains a financial commitment or 21 imposes a financial obligation on this state or a subdivision 22 or agency of this state shall not be binding unless it has the 23 approval in writing of the administrator of child and family 24 services director or the director’s designee in the case of the 25 state and the county general assistance director in the case 26 of a subdivision of the state. 27 Sec. 681. Section 232.168, Code 2023, is amended to read as 28 follows: 29 232.168 Attorney general to enforce. 30 The attorney general may, on the attorney general’s own 31 initiative, institute any criminal and civil actions and 32 proceedings under this subchapter , at whatever stage of 33 placement necessary, to enforce the interstate compact on 34 the placement of children, including, but not limited to, 35 -424- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 424/ 1568
H.F. _____ seeking enforcement of the provisions of the compact through 1 the courts of a party state. The department of human services 2 shall cooperate with the attorney general and shall refer any 3 placement or proposed placement to the attorney general which 4 may require enforcement measures. 5 Sec. 682. Section 232.171, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 6 amended to read as follows: 7 4. Article IV —— Return of runaways. 8 a. (1) That the parent, guardian, or person or agency 9 entitled to legal custody of a juvenile who has not been 10 adjudged delinquent but who has run away without the consent 11 of such parent, guardian, or person or agency may petition 12 the appropriate court in the demanding state for the issuance 13 of a requisition for the juvenile’s return. The petition 14 shall state the name and age of the juvenile, the name of the 15 petitioner and the basis of entitlement to the juvenile’s 16 custody, the circumstances of the juvenile’s running away, 17 the juvenile’s location if known at the time application 18 is made, and such other facts as may tend to show that the 19 juvenile who has run away is endangering the juvenile’s own 20 welfare or the welfare of others and is not an emancipated 21 minor. The petition shall be verified by affidavit, shall 22 be executed in duplicate, and shall be accompanied by two 23 certified copies of the document or documents on which the 24 petitioner’s entitlement to the juvenile’s custody is based, 25 such as birth certificates, letters of guardianship, or custody 26 decrees. Such further affidavits and other documents as may 27 be deemed proper may be submitted with such petition. The 28 judge of the court to which this application is made may hold a 29 hearing thereon to determine whether for the purposes of this 30 compact the petitioner is entitled to the legal custody of the 31 juvenile, whether or not it appears that the juvenile has in 32 fact run away without consent, whether or not the juvenile is 33 an emancipated minor, and whether or not it is in the best 34 interest of the juvenile to compel the juvenile’s return to 35 -425- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 425/ 1568
H.F. _____ the state. If the judge determines, either with or without a 1 hearing, that the juvenile should be returned, the judge shall 2 present to the appropriate court or to the executive authority 3 of the state where the juvenile is alleged to be located a 4 written requisition for the return of such juvenile. Such 5 requisition shall set forth the name and age of the juvenile, 6 the determination of the court that the juvenile has run away 7 without the consent of a parent, guardian, or person or agency 8 entitled to the juvenile’s legal custody, and that it is in 9 the best interest and for the protection of such juvenile that 10 the juvenile be returned. In the event that a proceeding for 11 the adjudication of the juvenile as a delinquent, neglected or 12 dependent juvenile is pending in the court at the time when 13 such juvenile runs away, the court may issue a requisition for 14 the return of such juvenile upon its own motion, regardless 15 of the consent of the parent, guardian, or person or agency 16 entitled to legal custody, reciting therein the nature and 17 circumstances of the pending proceeding. The requisition shall 18 in every case be executed in duplicate and shall be signed by 19 the judge. One copy of the requisition shall be filed with the 20 compact administrator of the demanding state, there to remain 21 on file subject to the provisions of law governing records 22 of such court. Upon the receipt of a requisition demanding 23 the return of a juvenile who has run away, the court or the 24 executive authority to whom the requisition is addressed shall 25 issue an order to any peace officer or other appropriate person 26 directing the officer or person to take into custody and detain 27 such juvenile. Such detention order must substantially recite 28 the facts necessary to the validity of its issuance hereunder. 29 No juvenile detained upon such order shall be delivered over 30 to the officer whom the court demanding the juvenile shall 31 have appointed to receive the juvenile, unless the juvenile 32 shall first be taken forthwith before a judge of a court in the 33 state, who shall inform the juvenile of the demand made for 34 the juvenile’s return, and who may appoint counsel or guardian 35 -426- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 426/ 1568
H.F. _____ ad litem for the juvenile. If the judge of such court shall 1 find that the requisition is in order, the judge shall deliver 2 such juvenile over to the officer whom the court demanding the 3 juvenile shall have appointed to receive the juvenile. The 4 judge, however, may fix a reasonable time to be allowed for the 5 purpose of testing the legality of the proceeding. 6 (2) Upon reasonable information that a person is a juvenile 7 who has run away from another state party to this compact 8 without the consent of a parent, guardian, or person or agency 9 entitled to the juvenile’s legal custody, such juvenile may be 10 taken into custody without a requisition and brought forthwith 11 before a judge of the appropriate court who may appoint counsel 12 or guardian ad litem for such juvenile and who shall determine 13 after a hearing whether sufficient cause exists to hold the 14 person, subject to the order of the court, for the person’s own 15 protection and welfare, for such a time not exceeding ninety 16 days as will enable the person’s return to another state party 17 to this compact pursuant to a requisition for the person’s 18 return from a court of that state. If, at the time when a 19 state seeks the return of a juvenile who has run away, there is 20 pending in the state wherein the juvenile is found any criminal 21 charge, or any proceeding to have the juvenile adjudicated a 22 delinquent juvenile for an act committed in such state, or 23 if the juvenile is suspected of having committed within such 24 state a criminal offense or an act of juvenile delinquency, 25 the juvenile shall not be returned without the consent of 26 such state until discharged from prosecution or other form of 27 proceeding, imprisonment, detention or supervision for such 28 offense or juvenile delinquency. The duly accredited officers 29 of any state party to this compact, upon the establishment 30 of their authority and the identity of the juvenile being 31 returned, shall be permitted to transport such juvenile through 32 any and all states party to this compact, without interference. 33 Upon the juvenile’s return to the state from which the juvenile 34 ran away, the juvenile shall be subject to such further 35 -427- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 427/ 1568
H.F. _____ proceedings as may be appropriate under the laws of that state. 1 b. That the state to which a juvenile is returned under this 2 article shall be responsible for payment of the transportation 3 costs of such return. 4 c. That “juvenile” as used in this article means any person 5 who is a minor under the law of the state of residence of the 6 parent, guardian, or person or agency entitled to the legal 7 custody of such minor. 8 Sec. 683. Section 232.171, subsection 7, paragraph a, Code 9 2023, is amended to read as follows: 10 a. That the duly constituted judicial and administrative 11 authorities of a state party to this compact, herein called 12 “sending state” , may permit any delinquent juvenile within 13 such state, placed on probation or parole, to reside in any 14 other state party to this compact, herein called “receiving 15 state” , while on probation or parole, and the receiving 16 state shall accept such delinquent juvenile, if the parent, 17 guardian , or person entitled to the legal custody of such 18 delinquent juvenile is residing or undertakes to reside 19 within the receiving state. Before granting such permission, 20 opportunity shall be given to the receiving state to make such 21 investigations as it deems necessary. The authorities of the 22 sending state shall send to the authorities of the receiving 23 state copies of pertinent court orders, social case studies 24 and all other available information which may be of value to 25 and assist the receiving state in supervising a probationer 26 or parolee under this compact. A receiving state, in its 27 discretion, may agree to accept supervision of a probationer or 28 parolee in cases where the parent, guardian , or person entitled 29 to the legal custody of the delinquent juvenile is not a 30 resident of the receiving state, and if so accepted the sending 31 state may transfer supervision accordingly. 32 Sec. 684. Section 232.171, subsection 10, paragraph f, Code 33 2023, is amended to read as follows: 34 f. Provide that the consent of the parent, guardian, or 35 -428- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 428/ 1568
H.F. _____ person or agency entitled to the legal custody of said the 1 delinquent juvenile shall be secured prior to the juvenile 2 being sent to another state; and 3 Sec. 685. Section 232.188, Code 2023, is amended to read as 4 follows: 5 232.188 Decategorization of child welfare and juvenile 6 justice funding initiative. 7 1. Definitions. For the purposes of this section , unless 8 the context otherwise requires: 9 a. “Decategorization governance board” or “governance 10 board” means the group that enters into and implements a 11 decategorization project agreement. 12 b. “Decategorization project” means the county or counties 13 that have entered into a decategorization agreement to 14 implement the decategorization initiative in the county or 15 multicounty area covered by the agreement. 16 c. “Decategorization services funding pool” or “funding pool” 17 means the funding designated for a decategorization project 18 from all sources. 19 2. Purpose. The decategorization of the child welfare and 20 juvenile justice funding initiative is intended to establish 21 a system of delivering human services based upon client needs 22 to replace a system based upon a multitude of categorical 23 programs and funding sources, each with different service 24 definitions and eligibility requirements. The purposes of 25 the decategorization initiative include but are not limited 26 to redirecting child welfare and juvenile justice funding 27 to services which are more preventive, family-centered, 28 and community-based in order to reduce use of restrictive 29 approaches which rely upon institutional, out-of-home, and 30 out-of-community services. 31 3. Implementation. 32 a. Implementation of the initiative shall be through 33 creation of decategorization projects. A project shall consist 34 of either a single county or a group of counties interested 35 -429- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 429/ 1568
H.F. _____ in jointly implementing the initiative. Representatives of 1 the department, juvenile court services, and county government 2 shall develop a project agreement to implement the initiative 3 within a project. 4 b. The initiative shall include community planning 5 activities in the area covered by a project. As part of 6 the community planning activities, the department shall 7 partner with other community stakeholders to develop service 8 alternatives that provide less restrictive levels of care for 9 children and families receiving services from the child welfare 10 and juvenile justice systems within the project area. 11 c. The decategorization initiative shall not be implemented 12 in a manner that limits the legal rights of children and 13 families to receive services. 14 4. Governance board. 15 a. In partnership with an interested county or group of 16 counties which has demonstrated the commitment and involvement 17 of the affected county department, or departments, of human 18 services, the juvenile justice system within the project 19 area, and board, or boards, of supervisors in order to form 20 a decategorization project, the department shall develop 21 a process for combining specific state and state-federal 22 funding categories into a decategorization services funding 23 pool for that project. A decategorization project shall be 24 implemented by a decategorization governance board. The 25 decategorization governance board shall develop specific, 26 quantifiable short-term and long-term plans for enhancing the 27 family-centered and community-based services and reducing 28 reliance upon out-of-community care in the project area. 29 b. The department shall work with the decategorization 30 governance boards to best coordinate planning activities and 31 most effectively target funding resources. A departmental 32 service area manager The department shall work with the 33 decategorization governance boards in that service area to 34 support board planning and service development activities and 35 -430- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 430/ 1568
H.F. _____ to promote the most effective alignment of resources. 1 c. A decategorization governance board shall coordinate 2 the project’s planning and budgeting activities with the 3 departmental service area manager department’s designee for the 4 county or counties comprising the project area and the early 5 childhood Iowa area board or boards for the early childhood 6 Iowa area or areas within which the decategorization project 7 is located. 8 5. Funding pool. 9 a. The governance board for a decategorization project has 10 authority over the project’s decategorization services funding 11 pool and shall manage the pool to provide more flexible, 12 individualized, family-centered, preventive, community-based, 13 comprehensive, and coordinated service systems for children and 14 families served in that project area. A funding pool shall 15 also be used for child welfare and juvenile justice systems 16 enhancements. 17 b. Notwithstanding section 8.33 , moneys designated for a 18 project’s decategorization services funding pool that remain 19 unencumbered or unobligated at the close of the fiscal year 20 shall not revert but shall remain available for expenditure as 21 directed by the project’s governance board for child welfare 22 and juvenile justice systems enhancements and other purposes 23 of the project for the next three succeeding fiscal years. 24 Such moneys shall be known as “carryover funding” . Moneys may 25 be made available to a funding pool from one or more of the 26 following sources: 27 (1) Funds designated for the initiative in a state 28 appropriation. 29 (2) Child welfare and juvenile justice services funds 30 designated for the initiative by a departmental service area 31 manager the department . 32 (3) Juvenile justice program funds designated for the 33 initiative by a chief juvenile court officer. 34 (4) Carryover funding. 35 -431- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 431/ 1568
H.F. _____ (5) Any other source designating moneys for the funding 1 pool. 2 c. The services and activities funded from a project’s 3 funding pool may vary depending upon the strategies selected 4 by the project’s governance board and shall be detailed in an 5 annual child welfare and juvenile justice decategorization 6 services plan developed by the governance board. A 7 decategorization governance board shall involve community 8 representatives and county organizations in the development of 9 the plan for that project’s funding pool. In addition, the 10 governance board shall coordinate efforts through communication 11 with the appropriate departmental service area manager 12 department regarding budget planning and decategorization 13 service decisions. 14 d. A decategorization governance board is responsible for 15 ensuring that decategorization services expenditures from that 16 project’s funding pool do not exceed the amount of funding 17 available. If necessary, the governance board shall reduce 18 expenditures or discontinue specific services as necessary to 19 manage within the funding pool resources available for a fiscal 20 year. 21 e. The annual child welfare and juvenile justice 22 decategorization services plan developed for use of the funding 23 pool by a decategorization governance board shall be submitted 24 to the department administrator of child welfare services 25 and the early childhood Iowa state board. In addition, the 26 decategorization governance board shall submit an annual 27 progress report to the department administrator and the early 28 childhood Iowa state board which summarizes the progress made 29 toward attaining the objectives contained in the plan. The 30 progress report shall serve as an opportunity for information 31 sharing and feedback. 32 6. Departmental role. A The departmental service area’s 33 share of the child welfare appropriation that is not allocated 34 by law for the decategorization initiative shall be managed 35 -432- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 432/ 1568
H.F. _____ by and is under the authority of the service area manager 1 department . A service area manager The department is 2 responsible for meeting the child welfare service needs in the 3 counties comprising the service area with the available funding 4 resources. 5 Sec. 686. Section 232.189, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 6 2023, is amended to read as follows: 7 Based upon a model reasonable efforts family court 8 initiative, the director of human services and the chief 9 justice of the supreme court or their designees shall jointly 10 establish and implement a statewide protocol for reasonable 11 efforts, as defined in section 232.102 . In addition, the 12 director and the chief justice shall design and implement 13 a system for judicial and departmental reasonable efforts 14 education for deployment throughout the state. The system for 15 reasonable efforts education shall be developed in a manner 16 which addresses the particular needs of rural areas and shall 17 include but is not limited to all of the following topics: 18 Sec. 687. Section 232B.3, Code 2023, is amended by adding 19 the following new subsections: 20 NEW SUBSECTION . 3A. “Department” means the department of 21 health and human services. 22 NEW SUBSECTION . 3B. “Director” means the director of health 23 and human services. 24 Sec. 688. Section 232B.9, subsections 8 and 9, Code 2023, 25 are amended to read as follows: 26 8. A record of each foster care placement, emergency 27 removal, preadoptive placement, or adoptive placement of an 28 Indian child, under the laws of this state, shall be maintained 29 in perpetuity by the department of human services in accordance 30 with section 232B.13 . The record shall document the active 31 efforts to comply with the applicable order of preference 32 specified in this section . 33 9. The state of Iowa recognizes the authority of Indian 34 tribes to license foster homes and to license agencies to 35 -433- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 433/ 1568
H.F. _____ receive children for control, care, and maintenance outside 1 of the children’s own homes, or to place, receive, arrange 2 the placement of, or assist in the placement of children for 3 foster care or adoption. The department of human services and 4 child-placing agencies licensed under chapter 238 may place 5 children in foster homes and facilities licensed by an Indian 6 tribe. 7 Sec. 689. Section 232B.11, subsections 1 and 2, Code 2023, 8 are amended to read as follows: 9 1. The director of human services or the director’s designee 10 shall make a good faith effort to enter into agreements 11 with Indian tribes regarding jurisdiction over child custody 12 proceedings and the care and custody of Indian children whose 13 tribes have land within Iowa, including but not limited to 14 the Sac and Fox tribe, the Omaha tribe, the Ponca tribe, and 15 the Winnebago tribe, and whose tribes have an Indian child 16 who resides in the state of Iowa. An agreement shall seek to 17 promote the continued existence and integrity of the Indian 18 tribe as a political entity and the vital interest of Indian 19 children in securing and maintaining a political, cultural, 20 and social relationship with their tribes. An agreement 21 shall assure that tribal services and Indian organizations 22 or agencies are used to the greatest extent practicable in 23 planning and implementing any action pursuant to the agreement 24 concerning the care and custody of Indian children. If tribal 25 services are not available, an agreement shall assure that 26 community services and resources developed specifically for 27 Indian families will be used. 28 2. If an agreement entered into between the tribe and the 29 department of human services pertaining to the funding of 30 foster care placements for Indian children conflicts with any 31 federal or state law, the state in a timely, good faith manner 32 shall agree to amend the agreement in a way that prevents any 33 interruption of services to eligible Indian children. 34 Sec. 690. Section 232B.12, Code 2023, is amended to read as 35 -434- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 434/ 1568
H.F. _____ follows: 1 232B.12 Payment of foster care expenses. 2 1. If the department of human services has legal custody 3 of an Indian child and that child is placed in foster care 4 according to the placement preferences under section 232B.9 5 the state shall pay, subject to any applicable federal funding 6 limitations and requirements, the cost of the foster care in 7 the manner and to the same extent the state pays for foster 8 care of non-Indian children, including the administrative and 9 training costs associated with the placement. In addition, 10 the state shall pay the other costs related to the foster care 11 placement of an Indian child as may be provided for in an 12 agreement entered into between a tribe and the state. 13 2. The department of human services may, subject to any 14 applicable federal funding limitations and requirements and 15 within funds appropriated for foster care services, purchase 16 care for Indian children who are in the custody of a federally 17 recognized Indian tribe or tribally licensed child-placing 18 agency pursuant to parental consent, tribal court order, or 19 state court order; and the purchase of the care is subject to 20 the same eligibility standards and rates of support applicable 21 to other children for whom the department purchases care. 22 Sec. 691. Section 232B.13, subsections 1, 3, 4, and 5, Code 23 2023, are amended to read as follows: 24 1. The department of human services shall establish an 25 automated database where a permanent record shall be maintained 26 of every involuntary or voluntary foster care, preadoptive 27 placement, or adoptive placement of an Indian child that is 28 ordered by a court of this state and in which the department 29 was involved. The automated record shall document the active 30 efforts made to comply with the order of placement preference 31 specified in section 232B.9 . An Indian child’s placement 32 record shall be maintained in perpetuity by the department 33 of human services and shall include but is not limited to 34 the name, birthdate, and gender of the Indian child, and the 35 -435- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 435/ 1568
H.F. _____ location of the local department office that maintains the 1 original file and documents containing the information listed 2 in subsection 2 . 3 3. If a court orders the foster care, preadoptive placement, 4 or adoptive placement of an Indian child, the court and any 5 state-licensed child-placing agency involved in the placement 6 shall provide the department of human services with the records 7 described in subsections 1 and 2 . 8 4. A record maintained pursuant to this section by the 9 department of human services , a county department of human 10 services, state-licensed child-placing agency, private 11 attorney, or medical facility shall be made available within 12 seven days of a request for the record by the Indian child’s 13 tribe or the secretary of the interior. 14 5. Upon the request of an Indian individual who is eighteen 15 years of age or older, or upon the request of an Indian 16 child’s parent, Indian custodian, attorney, guardian ad litem, 17 guardian, legal custodian, or caseworker of the Indian child, 18 the department of human services , a county department of 19 human services, state-licensed child-placing agency, private 20 attorney, or medical facility shall provide access to the 21 records pertaining to the Indian individual or child maintained 22 pursuant to this section . The records shall also be made 23 available upon the request of the descendants of the Indian 24 individual or child. A record shall be made available within 25 seven days of a request for the record by any person authorized 26 by this subsection to make the request. 27 Sec. 692. Section 232B.14, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 28 amended to read as follows: 29 1. The department of human services , in consultation 30 with Indian tribes, shall establish standards and procedures 31 for the department’s review of cases subject to this chapter 32 and methods for monitoring the department’s compliance with 33 provisions of the federal Indian Child Welfare Act and this 34 chapter . These standards and procedures and the monitoring 35 -436- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 436/ 1568
H.F. _____ methods shall be integrated into the department’s structure 1 and plan for the federal government’s child and family service 2 review process and any program improvement plan resulting from 3 that process. 4 Sec. 693. Section 232C.2, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 5 amended to read as follows: 6 1. Prior to an emancipation hearing held pursuant to 7 section 232C.1 , the court, on its own motion, may stay the 8 proceedings, and refer the parties to mediation or request 9 that the department of health and human services investigate 10 any allegations of child abuse or neglect contained in the 11 petition, and order that a written report be prepared and filed 12 by the department. 13 Sec. 694. Section 232C.4, subsection 6, Code 2023, is 14 amended to read as follows: 15 6. A parent who is absolved of child support obligations 16 pursuant to an emancipation order shall notify the child 17 support recovery unit services of the department of health and 18 human services of the emancipation. 19 Sec. 695. Section 232D.204, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 20 amended to read as follows: 21 4. A proceeding under this section shall not create a new 22 eligibility category for the department of health and human 23 services protective services. 24 Sec. 696. Section 232D.307, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 25 amended to read as follows: 26 3. The judicial branch in conjunction with the department 27 of public safety, the department of health and human services, 28 and the state chief information officer shall establish 29 procedures for electronic access to the single contact 30 repository necessary to conduct background checks requested 31 under subsection 1 . 32 Sec. 697. Section 233.2, subsection 2, paragraphs c and d, 33 Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 34 c. If the physical custody of the newborn infant is 35 -437- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 437/ 1568
H.F. _____ relinquished at an institutional health facility, the state 1 shall reimburse the institutional health facility for the 2 institutional health facility’s actual expenses in providing 3 care to the newborn infant and in performing acts necessary to 4 protect the physical health or safety of the newborn infant. 5 The reimbursement shall be paid from moneys appropriated for 6 this purpose to the department of health and human services. 7 d. If the name of the parent is unknown to the institutional 8 health facility, the individual on duty or other person 9 designated by the institutional health facility at which 10 physical custody of the newborn infant was relinquished shall 11 submit the certificate of birth report as required pursuant to 12 section 144.14 . If the name of the parent is disclosed to the 13 institutional health facility, the facility shall submit the 14 certificate of birth report as required pursuant to section 15 144.13 . The department of public health and human services 16 shall not file the certificate of birth with the county of 17 birth and shall otherwise maintain the confidentiality of the 18 birth certificate in accordance with section 144.43 . 19 Sec. 698. Section 233.2, subsection 3, Code 2023, is amended 20 to read as follows: 21 3. As soon as possible after the individual on duty or first 22 responder assumes physical custody of a newborn infant released 23 under subsection 1 , the individual or first responder shall 24 notify the department of health and human services and the 25 department shall take the actions necessary to assume the care, 26 control, and custody of the newborn infant. The department 27 shall immediately notify the juvenile court and the county 28 attorney of the department’s action and the circumstances 29 surrounding the action and request an ex parte order from the 30 juvenile court ordering, in accordance with the requirements of 31 section 232.78 , the department to take custody of the newborn 32 infant. Upon receiving the order, the department shall take 33 custody of the newborn infant. Within twenty-four hours of 34 taking custody of the newborn infant, the department shall 35 -438- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 438/ 1568
H.F. _____ notify the juvenile court and the county attorney in writing 1 of the department’s action and the circumstances surrounding 2 the action. 3 Sec. 699. Section 233.6, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2023, 4 is amended to read as follows: 5 The department of health and human services, in consultation 6 with the Iowa department of public health and the department of 7 justice, shall develop and distribute the following: 8 Sec. 700. Section 233A.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 9 follows: 10 233A.1 State training school —— Eldora. 11 1. Effective January 1, 1992, a diagnosis and evaluation 12 center and other units are established at the state training 13 school to provide court-committed male juvenile delinquents a 14 program which focuses upon appropriate developmental skills, 15 treatment, placements, and rehabilitation. 16 2. The diagnosis and evaluation center which is used to 17 identify appropriate treatment and placement alternatives for 18 juveniles and any other units for juvenile delinquents which 19 are located at Eldora shall be known as the “state training 20 school” . 21 3. For the purposes of this chapter “director” : 22 a. “Department” means the department of health and human 23 services. 24 b. “Director” means the director of health and human 25 services and “superintendent” . 26 c. “State training school” means the diagnosis and 27 evaluation center which is used to identify appropriate 28 treatment and placement alternatives for juveniles and any 29 other units for juvenile delinquents which are located at 30 Eldora. 31 d. “Superintendent” means the administrator in charge of the 32 diagnosis and evaluation center for juvenile delinquents and 33 other units at the state training school. 34 3. 4. The number of children present at any one time at 35 -439- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 439/ 1568
H.F. _____ the state training school shall not exceed the population 1 guidelines established under 1990 Iowa Acts, ch. 1239, §21 , as 2 adjusted for subsequent changes in the capacity at the training 3 school. 4 Sec. 701. Section 233A.3, Code 2023, is amended to read as 5 follows: 6 233A.3 Salary. 7 The salary of the superintendent of the state training 8 school shall be determined by the administrator director . 9 Sec. 702. Section 233A.6, Code 2023, is amended to read as 10 follows: 11 233A.6 Visits. 12 Members of the executive council, the attorney general, 13 the lieutenant governor, members of the general assembly, 14 judges of the supreme and district court and court of appeals, 15 magistrates, county attorneys , and persons ordained or 16 designated as regular leaders of a religious community are 17 authorized to may visit the state training school at reasonable 18 times. No other person shall be granted admission except by 19 permission of the superintendent. 20 Sec. 703. Section 233A.7, Code 2023, is amended to read as 21 follows: 22 233A.7 Placing in families. 23 All children committed to and received in the state training 24 school may be placed by the department under foster care 25 arrangements, with any persons or in families of good standing 26 and character where they the children will be properly cared 27 for and educated. The cost of foster care provided under these 28 arrangements shall be paid as provided in section 234.35 . 29 Sec. 704. Section 233A.8, Code 2023, is amended to read as 30 follows: 31 233A.8 Articles of agreement. 32 Such children shall be so A child placed in foster care as 33 provided in section 233A.7 shall be placed under articles of 34 agreement, approved by the administrator director and signed 35 -440- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 440/ 1568
H.F. _____ by the person or persons taking them providing foster care and 1 by the superintendent. Said The articles of agreement shall 2 provide for the custody, care, education, maintenance, and 3 earnings of said children the child for a time to be fixed 4 specified in said the articles, which shall not extend beyond 5 the time when the persons bound shall attain the child attains 6 age of eighteen years of age . 7 Sec. 705. Section 233A.9, Code 2023, is amended to read as 8 follows: 9 233A.9 Resuming custody of child. 10 In case If a child so placed be in foster care as provided 11 in section 233A.7 is not given the care, education, treatment, 12 and maintenance required by such the articles of agreement, the 13 administrator director may cause the child to be taken from 14 the person with whom placed and returned return the child to 15 the institution state training school , or may replace place 16 the child in a different foster care placement , or release , or 17 finally discharge the child as may seem best . 18 Sec. 706. Section 233A.10, Code 2023, is amended to read as 19 follows: 20 233A.10 Unlawful interference. 21 It shall be unlawful for any parent or other person not 22 a party to such the placing of a child in foster care to 23 interfere in any manner or assume or exercise any control over 24 such the child or the child’s earnings. Said The child’s 25 earnings shall be used, held, or otherwise applied for the 26 exclusive benefit of such the child, in accordance with section 27 234.37 . 28 Sec. 707. Section 233A.11, Code 2023, is amended to read as 29 follows: 30 233A.11 County attorney to appear for child. 31 In case legal proceedings are necessary to enforce any 32 right conferred on any child by sections 233A.7 through 33 233A.10 , the county attorney of the county in which such 34 proceedings should be instituted shall, on the request of the 35 -441- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 441/ 1568
H.F. _____ superintendent, approved by subject to the approval of the 1 administrator director , institute and carry on, in the name of 2 the superintendent, out the proceedings in on behalf of the 3 superintendent. 4 Sec. 708. Section 233A.12, Code 2023, is amended to read as 5 follows: 6 233A.12 Discharge or parole. 7 The administrator director may at any time after one year’s 8 service order the discharge or parole of any inmate as a reward 9 for good conduct, and may, in exceptional cases, discharge or 10 parole inmates without regard to the length of their service 11 or conduct, when satisfied that the reasons therefor for the 12 discharge or parole are urgent and sufficient. If paroled upon 13 satisfactory evidence of reformation, the order may remain in 14 effect or terminate under such rules as the administrator may 15 prescribe prescribed by the director . 16 Sec. 709. Section 233A.13, Code 2023, is amended to read as 17 follows: 18 233A.13 Binding out or discharge Discharge . 19 The binding out or the discharge of an inmate as reformed , or 20 having arrived at the age of eighteen years of age , shall be a 21 complete release from all penalties incurred by the conviction 22 for the offense upon which the child was committed to the 23 school. 24 Sec. 710. Section 233A.14, Code 2023, is amended to read as 25 follows: 26 233A.14 Transfers to other institutions. 27 The administrator director may transfer minor wards of 28 the state to the state training school minor wards of the 29 state from any institution under the administrator’s charge 30 director’s control, but no a person shall not be so transferred 31 who is mentally ill or has a mental illness or an intellectual 32 disability. Any child in the state training school who is 33 mentally ill has a mental illness or has an intellectual 34 disability may be transferred by the administrator director to 35 -442- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 442/ 1568
H.F. _____ the proper state institution. 1 Sec. 711. Section 233A.15, Code 2023, is amended to read as 2 follows: 3 233A.15 Transfers to work in parks. 4 1. The administrator director may detail assign children , 5 classed as from the state training school deemed trustworthy, 6 from the state training school, to perform services for the 7 department of natural resources within the state parks, state 8 game and forest areas, and other lands under the jurisdiction 9 of the department of natural resources. The department of 10 natural resources shall provide permanent housing and work 11 guidance supervision, but the care and custody of the children 12 so detailed assigned shall remain under employees of the 13 division of child and family services of with the department of 14 human services . All such programs shall have as their primary 15 purpose and shall provide for inculcation or the activation of 16 attitudes, skills, and habit patterns which will be conducive 17 to the habilitation of the youths children involved. 18 2. The administrator is hereby authorized to director 19 may use state-owned mobile housing equipment and facilities 20 in performing services at temporary locations in the areas 21 described in subsection 1 . 22 Sec. 712. Section 234.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 23 follows: 24 234.1 Definitions. 25 As used in this chapter , unless the context otherwise 26 requires: 27 1. “Administrator” means the administrator of the division. 28 2. 1. “Child” means either a person less than eighteen 29 years of age or a person eighteen, nineteen, or twenty years of 30 age who meets all of the following conditions: 31 a. The person was placed by court order issued pursuant 32 to chapter 232 in foster care or in an institution listed in 33 section 218.1 and either of the following situations apply to 34 the person: 35 -443- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 443/ 1568
H.F. _____ (1) After reaching eighteen years of age, the person 1 has remained continuously and voluntarily under the care 2 of an individual, as defined in section 237.1 , licensed to 3 provide foster care pursuant to chapter 237 or in a supervised 4 apartment living arrangement, in this state. 5 (2) The person aged out of foster care after reaching 6 eighteen years of age and subsequently voluntarily applied for 7 placement with an individual, as defined in section 237.1 , 8 licensed to provide foster care pursuant to chapter 237 or for 9 placement in a supervised apartment living arrangement, in this 10 state. 11 b. The person has demonstrated a willingness to participate 12 in case planning and to complete the responsibilities 13 prescribed in the person’s case permanency plan. 14 c. The department has made an application for the person 15 for adult services upon a determination that it is likely the 16 person will need or be eligible for services or other support 17 from the adult services system. 18 3. “Division” or “state division” means that division of the 19 department of human services to which the director has assigned 20 responsibility for income and service programs. 21 4. “Food assistance program” means the benefits provided 22 through the United States department of agriculture program 23 administered by the department of human services in accordance 24 with 7 C.F.R. pts. 270 283 . 25 2. “Council” means the council on health and human services. 26 3. “Department” means the department of health and human 27 services. 28 4. “Director” means the director of health and human 29 services. 30 5. “Food programs” means the food stamp supplemental 31 nutrition assistance program and donated foods programs 32 authorized by federal law under the United States department 33 of agriculture. 34 6. “Supplemental nutrition assistance program” or “SNAP” 35 -444- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 444/ 1568
H.F. _____ means benefits provided by the federal program administered 1 through 7 C.F.R. pts. 270 280, as amended. 2 Sec. 713. Section 234.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 3 follows: 4 234.4 Education of children in departmental programs. 5 If the department of human services has custody or has other 6 responsibility for a child based upon the child’s involvement 7 in a departmental program involving foster care, preadoption or 8 adoption, or subsidized guardianship placement and the child 9 is subject to the compulsory attendance law under chapter 299 , 10 the department shall fulfill the responsibilities outlined in 11 section 299.1 and other responsibilities under federal and 12 state law regarding the child’s school attendance. As part 13 of fulfilling the responsibilities described in this section , 14 if the department has custody or other responsibility for 15 placement and care of a child and the child transfers to a 16 different school during or immediately preceding the period of 17 custody or other responsibility, within the first six weeks of 18 the transfer date the department shall assess the student’s 19 degree of success in adjusting to the different school. 20 Sec. 714. Section 234.6, Code 2023, is amended to read as 21 follows: 22 234.6 Powers and duties of the administrator director . 23 1. The administrator shall be vested with the authority 24 to director shall administer the family investment program, 25 state supplementary assistance, food programs, child welfare, 26 and emergency relief, family and adult service programs, and 27 any other form of public welfare assistance and institutions 28 that are placed under the administrator’s director’s 29 administration. The administrator director shall perform 30 duties, shall formulate and adopt rules as may be necessary, 31 and shall outline policies, dictate procedure, and delegate 32 such powers as may be necessary for competent and efficient 33 administration. Subject to restrictions that may be imposed 34 by the director of human services and the council on human 35 -445- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 445/ 1568
H.F. _____ services , the administrator director may abolish, alter, 1 consolidate, or establish subdivisions subunits and may abolish 2 or change offices previously created existing subunits . The 3 administrator director may employ necessary personnel and 4 fix determine their compensation; may allocate or reallocate 5 functions and duties among any subdivisions now existing or 6 later established subunits ; and may adopt rules relating to the 7 employment of personnel and the allocation of their functions 8 and duties among the various subdivisions subunits as required 9 for competent and efficient administration may require . The 10 administrator director shall do all of the following : 11 a. Cooperate with the social security administration created 12 by the Social Security Act and codified at 42 U.S.C. §901, 13 or other agency of the federal government for public welfare 14 assistance, in such reasonable manner as may be necessary to 15 qualify for federal aid, including the making of such reports 16 in such form and containing such information as the social 17 security administration, from time to time, may require, 18 and to comply with such regulations as such social security 19 administration, from time to time, may find necessary to assure 20 the correctness and verification of such reports. 21 b. Furnish information to acquaint the public generally 22 with the operation of the federal Acts under the director’s 23 jurisdiction of the administrator . 24 c. With the approval of the director of human services, 25 the governor, the director of the department of management, 26 and the director of the department of administrative services, 27 set up establish an administrative fund from the funds under 28 the administrator’s director’s control and management an 29 administrative fund and from the administrative fund pay the 30 expenses of operating the division department’s duties under 31 this chapter . 32 d. Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary in chapter 33 239B relating to the consideration of income and resources 34 of claimants for assistance, the administrator, and with the 35 -446- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 446/ 1568
H.F. _____ consent and approval of the director of human services and 1 the council on human services , shall make such adopt rules as 2 may be necessary to qualify for federal aid in the assistance 3 programs administered by the administrator director . 4 e. Have authority to use Use funds available to the 5 department, subject to any limitations placed on the use 6 thereof of the funds by the legislation appropriating the 7 funds, to provide to or purchase, for eligible families and 8 individuals eligible therefor , services including but not 9 limited to the following: 10 (1) Child care for children or adult day services, in 11 facilities which are licensed or are approved as meeting 12 standards for licensure. 13 (2) Foster care, including foster family care, group homes, 14 and institutions. 15 (3) Family-centered services, as defined in section 16 232.102A, subsection 1 , paragraph “b” . 17 (4) Family planning. 18 (5) Protective services. 19 (6) Services or support provided to a child with an 20 intellectual disability or other developmental disability or 21 to the child’s family. 22 (7) Transportation services. 23 (8) Any services, not otherwise enumerated in this 24 paragraph “e” , authorized by or pursuant to the United States 25 Social Security Act of 1934, as amended. 26 f. Administer the food programs authorized by federal law, 27 and recommend rules necessary in the administration of those 28 programs to the director for adoption pursuant to chapter 17A . 29 g. Provide consulting and technical services to the director 30 of the department of education, or the director’s designee, 31 upon request, relating to prekindergarten, kindergarten, and 32 before and after school programming and facilities. 33 h. Recommend rules for their adoption by the council on 34 human services for before and after school child care programs, 35 -447- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 447/ 1568
H.F. _____ conducted within and by or contracted for by school districts, 1 that are appropriate for the ages of the children who receive 2 services under the programs. 3 2. The department of human services shall have the power 4 and authority to may use the funds available to it, to purchase 5 services of all kinds from public or private agencies to 6 provide for the needs of children, including but not limited to 7 psychiatric services, supervision, specialized group, foster 8 homes, and institutional care. 9 3. In determining the reimbursement rate for services 10 purchased by the department of human services from a person 11 or agency, the department shall not include private moneys 12 contributed to the person or agency unless the moneys are 13 contributed for services provided to a specific individual. 14 Sec. 715. Section 234.7, Code 2023, is amended to read as 15 follows: 16 234.7 Department duties. 17 1. The department of human services shall comply with the 18 provision associated with child foster care licensees under 19 chapter 237 that requires that a child’s foster parent be 20 included in, and be provided timely notice of, planning and 21 review activities associated with the child, including but not 22 limited to permanency planning and placement review meetings, 23 which shall include discussion of the child’s rehabilitative 24 treatment needs. 25 2. a. The department of human services shall submit a 26 waiver request to the United States department of health and 27 human services as necessary to provide coverage under the 28 medical assistance program for children who are described by 29 both of the following: 30 (1) The child needs behavioral health care services and 31 qualifies for the care level provided by a psychiatric medical 32 institution for children licensed under chapter 135H . 33 (2) The child is in need of treatment to cure or alleviate 34 serious mental illness or disorder, or emotional damage 35 -448- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 448/ 1568
H.F. _____ as evidenced by severe anxiety, depression, withdrawal, or 1 untoward aggressive behavior toward self or others and whose 2 parent, guardian, or custodian is unable to provide such 3 treatment. 4 b. The waiver request shall provide for appropriately 5 addressing the needs of children described in paragraph “a” by 6 implementing any of the following options: using a wraparound 7 services approach, renegotiating the medical assistance program 8 contract provisions for behavioral health services, or applying 9 another approach for appropriately meeting the children’s 10 needs. 11 c. If federal approval of the waiver request is not 12 received, the department shall submit options to the governor 13 and general assembly to meet the needs of such children through 14 a state-funded program. 15 Sec. 716. Section 234.8, Code 2023, is amended to read as 16 follows: 17 234.8 Fees for child welfare services. 18 The department of human services may charge a fee for 19 child welfare services to a person liable for the cost of the 20 services. The fee shall not exceed the reasonable cost of the 21 services. The fee shall be based upon the person’s ability 22 to pay and consideration of the fee’s impact upon the liable 23 person’s family and the goals identified in the case permanency 24 plan. The department may assess the liable person for the fee 25 and the means of recovery shall include a setoff against an 26 amount owed by a state agency to the person assessed pursuant 27 to section 8A.504 . In addition the department may establish 28 an administrative process to recover the assessment through 29 automatic income withholding. The department shall adopt 30 rules pursuant to chapter 17A to implement the provisions of 31 this section . This section does not apply to court-ordered 32 services provided to juveniles which are a charge upon the 33 state pursuant to section 232.141 and services for which the 34 department has established a support obligation pursuant to 35 -449- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 449/ 1568
H.F. _____ section 234.39 . 1 Sec. 717. Section 234.12, Code 2023, is amended to read as 2 follows: 3 234.12 Department to provide food programs. 4 1. The department of human services is authorized to 5 may enter into such agreements with agencies of the federal 6 government as are necessary in order to make available to the 7 people of this state any federal food programs which may, under 8 federal laws and regulations, be implemented in this state. 9 Each such program shall be implemented in every county in the 10 state, or in each county where implementation is permitted by 11 federal laws and regulations. 12 2. The provisions of the federal Personal Responsibility 13 and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, Pub. L. 14 No. 104-193, §115, shall not apply to an applicant for or 15 recipient of food stamp supplemental nutrition assistance 16 program benefits in this state. However, the department of 17 human services may apply contingent eligibility requirements as 18 provided under state law and allowed under federal law. 19 3. Upon request by the department of human services , 20 the department of inspections and appeals shall conduct 21 investigations into possible fraudulent practices, as described 22 in section 234.13 , relating to food programs administered by 23 the department of human services . 24 Sec. 718. Section 234.12A, Code 2023, is amended to read as 25 follows: 26 234.12A Electronic benefits transfer program. 27 1. The department of human services shall maintain an 28 electronic benefits transfer program utilizing electronic funds 29 transfer systems for the food supplemental nutrition assistance 30 program. The electronic benefits transfer program implemented 31 under this section shall not require a retailer to make cash 32 disbursements or to provide, purchase, or upgrade electronic 33 funds transfer system equipment as a condition of participation 34 in the program. 35 -450- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 450/ 1568
H.F. _____ 2. A point-of-sale terminal which is used only for purchases 1 from a retailer by electronic benefits transfer utilizing 2 electronic funds transfer systems is not a satellite terminal 3 as defined in section 527.2 . 4 3. For the purposes of this section , “retailer” means 5 a business authorized by the United States department of 6 agriculture to accept food supplemental nutrition assistance 7 program benefits. 8 Sec. 719. Section 234.13, Code 2023, is amended to read as 9 follows: 10 234.13 Fraudulent practices relating to food programs. 11 For the purposes of this section , unless the context 12 otherwise requires, “benefit transfer instrument” means a 13 food stamp supplemental nutrition assistance program coupon, 14 authorization-to-purchase card, or electronic benefits transfer 15 card. A person commits a fraudulent practice if that person 16 does any of the following: 17 1. With intent to gain financial assistance to which that 18 person is not entitled, knowingly makes or causes to be made a 19 false statement or representation or knowingly fails to report 20 to an employee of the department of human services any change 21 in income, resources or other circumstances affecting that 22 person’s entitlement to such financial assistance. 23 2. As a beneficiary of the food programs, transfers any 24 food stamp supplemental nutrition assistance program benefit 25 transfer instrument to any other individual with intent that 26 the benefit transfer instrument be used for the benefit of 27 someone other than persons within the beneficiary’s food 28 stamp supplemental nutrition assistance program household as 29 certified by the department of human services . 30 3. Knowingly acquires, uses or attempts to use any food 31 stamp supplemental nutrition assistance program benefit 32 transfer instrument which was not issued for the benefit of 33 that person’s food stamp supplemental nutrition assistance 34 program household by the department of human services , or by an 35 -451- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 451/ 1568
H.F. _____ agency administering food programs in another state. 1 4. Acquires, alters, transfers, or redeems a food stamp 2 supplemental nutrition assistance benefit transfer instrument 3 or possesses a benefit transfer instrument, knowing that the 4 benefit transfer instrument has been received, transferred, 5 or used in violation of this section or the provisions of the 6 federal food stamp supplemental nutrition assistance program 7 under 7 U.S.C. ch. 51 or the federal regulations issued 8 pursuant to that chapter. 9 Sec. 720. Section 234.14, Code 2023, is amended to read as 10 follows: 11 234.14 Federal grants. 12 The state treasurer is hereby authorized to may receive such 13 federal funds as may be made available for carrying out any of 14 the activities and functions of the state division department 15 under this chapter , and all such funds are hereby appropriated 16 for expenditure upon authorization of the administrator 17 director . 18 Sec. 721. Section 234.21, Code 2023, is amended to read as 19 follows: 20 234.21 Services to be offered. 21 The state division department may offer, provide to , 22 or purchase family planning and birth control services to 23 for every person who is an eligible applicant or recipient 24 of service services or any financial assistance from the 25 department of human services , or who is receiving federal 26 supplementary security income as defined in section 249.1 . 27 Sec. 722. Section 234.22, Code 2023, is amended to read as 28 follows: 29 234.22 Extent of services. 30 Such The family planning and birth control services 31 may include interview interviews with trained personnel; 32 distribution of literature; referral to a licensed physician 33 or physician assistant for consultation, examination, tests, 34 medical treatment, and prescription prescriptions ; and, to 35 -452- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 452/ 1568
H.F. _____ the extent so prescribed, the distribution of rhythm charts, 1 drugs, medical preparations, contraceptive devices, and similar 2 products. 3 Sec. 723. Section 234.23, Code 2023, is amended to read as 4 follows: 5 234.23 Charge for services. 6 In making provision for and offering such services, the 7 state division department may charge those persons to whom 8 family planning and birth control services are rendered a fee 9 sufficient to reimburse the state division department all or 10 any portion of the costs of the services rendered. 11 Sec. 724. Section 234.35, Code 2023, is amended to read as 12 follows: 13 234.35 When state to pay foster care costs. 14 1. The department of human services is responsible for 15 paying the cost of foster care for a child, according to rates 16 established pursuant to section 234.38 , under any of the 17 following circumstances: 18 a. When a court has committed the child to the director of 19 human services or the director’s designee. 20 b. When a court has transferred legal custody of the child 21 to the department of human services . 22 c. When the department has agreed to provide foster care 23 services for the child for a period of not more than ninety 24 days on the basis of a signed placement agreement between the 25 department and the child’s parent or guardian. 26 d. When the child has been placed in emergency care for 27 a period of not more than thirty days upon approval of the 28 director or the director’s designee. 29 e. When a court has entered an order transferring the legal 30 custody of the child to a foster care placement pursuant to 31 section 232.46 , section 232.52, subsection 2 , paragraph “d” , or 32 section 232.102, subsection 1 . However, payment shall not be 33 made for a group foster care placement unless the group foster 34 care meets requirements as established by the department by 35 -453- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 453/ 1568
H.F. _____ rule. 1 f. When the department has agreed to provide foster care 2 services for a child who is eighteen years of age or older 3 on the basis of a signed placement agreement between the 4 department and the child or the person acting on behalf of the 5 child. 6 g. When the department has agreed to provide foster care 7 services for the child on the basis of a signed placement 8 agreement initiated before July 1, 1992, between the department 9 and the child’s parent or guardian. 10 h. When the child is placed in shelter care pursuant to 11 section 232.20, subsection 1 , or section 232.21 . 12 2. Except as provided under section 234.38 for direct 13 payment of foster parents, payment for foster care costs shall 14 be limited to foster care providers with whom the department 15 has a contract in force. 16 3. Payment for foster care services provided to a child 17 who is eighteen years of age or older shall be limited to the 18 following: 19 a. Family foster care or supervised apartment living 20 arrangements. 21 b. For a child who is at imminent risk of becoming homeless 22 or failing to graduate from high school or to obtain a general 23 education development diploma, if the services are in the 24 child’s best interest, funding is available for the services, 25 and an appropriate alternative service is unavailable. 26 Sec. 725. Section 234.37, Code 2023, is amended to read as 27 follows: 28 234.37 Department may establish accounts for certain 29 children. 30 The department of human services is authorized to may 31 establish an account in the name of any child committed to 32 the director of human services or the director’s designee, or 33 whose legal custody has been transferred to the department, or 34 who is voluntarily placed in foster care pursuant to section 35 -454- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 454/ 1568
H.F. _____ 234.35 . Any money which the child receives from the United 1 States government or any private source shall be placed in the 2 child’s account, unless a guardian of the child’s property has 3 been appointed and demands the money, in which case it shall 4 be paid to the guardian. The account shall be maintained by 5 the department as trustee for the child in an interest-bearing 6 account at a reputable bank or savings association, except 7 that if the child is residing at an institution administered 8 by the department a limited amount of the child’s funds may be 9 maintained in a separate account, which need not be interest 10 bearing, in the child’s name at the institution. Any money 11 held in an account in the child’s name or in trust for the 12 child under this section may be used, at the discretion of the 13 department and subject to restrictions lawfully imposed by the 14 United States government or other source from which the child 15 receives the funds, for the purchase of personal incidentals, 16 desires and comforts of the child. All of the money held for 17 a child by the department under this section and not used 18 in the child’s behalf as authorized by law shall be promptly 19 paid to the child or the child’s parent or legal guardian upon 20 termination of the commitment of the child to the director or 21 the director’s designee, or upon transfer or cessation of legal 22 custody of the child by the department. 23 Sec. 726. Section 234.38, Code 2023, is amended to read as 24 follows: 25 234.38 Foster care reimbursement rates. 26 The department of human services shall make reimbursement 27 payments directly to foster parents for services provided to 28 children pursuant to section 234.6, subsection 1 , paragraph 29 “e” , subparagraph (2), or section 234.35 . In any fiscal 30 year, the reimbursement rate shall be based upon sixty-five 31 percent of the United States department of agriculture 32 estimate of the cost to raise a child in the calendar year 33 immediately preceding the fiscal year. The department may pay 34 an additional stipend for a child with special needs. 35 -455- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 455/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 727. Section 234.39, Code 2023, is amended to read as 1 follows: 2 234.39 Responsibility for cost of services. 3 1. It is the intent of this chapter that an individual 4 receiving foster care services and the individual’s parents or 5 guardians shall have primary responsibility for paying the cost 6 of the care and services. The support obligation established 7 and adopted under this section shall be consistent with the 8 limitations on legal liability established under sections 9 222.78 and 230.15 , and by any other statute limiting legal 10 responsibility for support which may be imposed on a person for 11 the cost of care and services provided by the department. The 12 department shall notify an individual’s parents or guardians, 13 at the time of the placement of an individual in foster care, 14 of the responsibility for paying the cost of care and services. 15 Support obligations shall be established as follows: 16 a. For an individual to whom section 234.35, subsection 17 1 , is applicable, a dispositional order of the juvenile court 18 requiring the provision of foster care, or an administrative 19 order entered pursuant to chapter 252C , or any order 20 establishing paternity and support for a child in foster care, 21 shall establish, after notice and a reasonable opportunity to 22 be heard is provided to a parent or guardian, the amount of 23 the parent’s or guardian’s support obligation for the cost 24 of foster care provided by the department. The amount of 25 the parent’s or guardian’s support obligation and the amount 26 of support debt accrued and accruing shall be established in 27 accordance with the child support guidelines prescribed under 28 section 598.21B . However, the court, or the department of 29 human services in establishing support by administrative order, 30 may deviate from the prescribed obligation after considering 31 a recommendation by the department for expenses related to 32 goals and objectives of a case permanency plan as defined 33 under section 237.15 , and upon written findings of fact which 34 specify the reason for deviation and the prescribed guidelines 35 -456- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 456/ 1568
H.F. _____ amount. Any order for support shall direct the payment of the 1 support obligation to the collection services center for the 2 use of the department’s foster care recovery unit services . 3 The order shall be filed with the clerk of the district court 4 in which the responsible parent or guardian resides and has 5 the same force and effect as a judgment when entered in the 6 judgment docket and lien index. The collection services center 7 shall disburse the payments pursuant to the order and record 8 the disbursements. If payments are not made as ordered, the 9 child support recovery unit services may certify a default to 10 the court and the court may, on its own motion, proceed under 11 section 598.22 or 598.23 or the child support recovery unit 12 services may enforce the judgment as allowed by law. An order 13 entered under this paragraph may be modified only in accordance 14 with the guidelines prescribed under section 598.21C , or under 15 chapter 252H . 16 b. For an individual who is served by the department of 17 human services under section 234.35 , and is not subject to 18 a dispositional order of the juvenile court requiring the 19 provision of foster care, the department shall determine the 20 obligation of the individual’s parent or guardian pursuant 21 to chapter 252C and in accordance with the child support 22 guidelines prescribed under section 598.21B . However, the 23 department may adjust the prescribed obligation for expenses 24 related to goals and objectives of a case permanency plan 25 as defined under section 237.15 . An obligation determined 26 under this paragraph may be modified only in accordance with 27 conditions under section 598.21C , or under chapter 252H . 28 2. A person entitled to periodic support payments pursuant 29 to an order or judgment entered in any action for support, 30 who also is or has a child receiving foster care services, is 31 deemed to have assigned to the department current and accruing 32 support payments attributable to the child effective as of the 33 date the child enters foster care placement, to the extent 34 of expenditure of foster care funds. The department shall 35 -457- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 457/ 1568
H.F. _____ notify the clerk of the district court when a child entitled 1 to support payments is receiving foster care services pursuant 2 to chapter 234 . Upon notification by the department that a 3 child entitled to periodic support payments is receiving foster 4 care services, the clerk of the district court shall make a 5 notation of the automatic assignment in the judgment docket and 6 lien index. The notation constitutes constructive notice of 7 assignment. The clerk of court shall furnish the department 8 with copies of all orders and decrees awarding support when 9 the child is receiving foster care services. At the time the 10 child ceases to receive foster care services, the assignment 11 of support shall be automatically terminated. Unpaid support 12 accrued under the assignment of support rights during the time 13 that the child was in foster care remains due to the department 14 up to the amount of unreimbursed foster care funds expended. 15 The department shall notify the clerk of court of the automatic 16 termination of the assignment. Unless otherwise specified in 17 the support order, an equal and proportionate share of any 18 child support awarded shall be presumed to be payable on behalf 19 of each child subject to the order or judgment for purposes of 20 an assignment under this section . 21 3. The support debt for the costs of services, for which 22 a support obligation is established pursuant to this section , 23 which accrues prior to the establishment of the support debt, 24 shall be collected, at a maximum, in the amount which is the 25 amount of accrued support debt for the three months preceding 26 the earlier of the following: 27 a. The provision by the child support recovery unit services 28 of the initial notice to the parent or guardian of the amount 29 of the support obligation. 30 b. The date that the written request for a court hearing 31 is received by the child support recovery unit services as 32 provided in section 252C.3 or 252F.3 . 33 4. If the department makes a subsidized guardianship 34 payment for a child, the payment shall be considered a foster 35 -458- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 458/ 1568
H.F. _____ care payment for purposes of child support recovery services . 1 All provisions of this and other sections, and of rules and 2 orders adopted or entered pursuant to those sections, including 3 for the establishment of a paternity or support order, for 4 the amount of a support obligation, for the modification or 5 adjustment of a support obligation, for the assignment of 6 support, and for enforcement shall apply as if the child 7 were receiving foster care services, or were in foster care 8 placement, or as if foster care funds were being expended for 9 the child. This subsection shall apply regardless of the date 10 of placement in foster care or subsidized guardianship or the 11 date of entry of an order, and foster care and subsidized 12 guardianship shall be considered the same for purposes of child 13 support recovery services . 14 Sec. 728. Section 234.40, Code 2023, is amended to read as 15 follows: 16 234.40 Corporal punishment. 17 The department of human services shall adopt rules 18 prohibiting corporal punishment of foster children by foster 19 parents licensed by the department. The rules shall allow 20 foster parents to use reasonable physical force to restrain a 21 foster child in order to prevent injury to the foster child, 22 injury to others, the destruction of property, or extremely 23 disruptive behavior. For the purposes of this section , 24 “corporal punishment” means the intentional physical punishment 25 of a foster child. A foster parent’s physical contact with 26 the body of a foster child shall not be considered corporal 27 punishment if the contact is reasonable and necessary under the 28 circumstances and is not designed or intended to cause pain or 29 if the foster parent uses reasonable force, as defined under 30 section 704.1 . 31 Sec. 729. Section 234.41, Code 2023, is amended to read as 32 follows: 33 234.41 Tort actions. 34 A foster parent licensed by the department of human services 35 -459- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 459/ 1568
H.F. _____ stands in the same relationship to the foster parent’s minor 1 foster child, for purposes of tort actions by or on behalf of 2 the foster child against the foster parent, as a biological 3 parent to the biological parent’s minor child who resides at 4 home. This section does not apply to a foster parent whose 5 malicious, willful and wanton conduct causes injury or damage 6 to a foster child or exposes the foster child to a danger 7 caused by violation of a statute or the rules of the department 8 of human services . 9 Sec. 730. Section 234.45, Code 2023, is amended to read as 10 follows: 11 234.45 Iowa marriage initiative grant fund. 12 1. An Iowa marriage initiative grant fund is established 13 in the state treasury under the authority of the department 14 of human services . The grant fund shall consist of moneys 15 appropriated to the fund and notwithstanding section 8.33 such 16 moneys shall not revert to the fund from which appropriated 17 at the close of the fiscal year but shall remain in the Iowa 18 marriage initiative grant fund. Moneys credited to the fund 19 shall be used as directed in appropriations made by the general 20 assembly for funding of services to support marriage and to 21 encourage the formation and maintenance of two-parent families 22 that are secure and nurturing. 23 2. It is the intent of the general assembly to credit to the 24 Iowa marriage initiative grant fund, federal moneys provided 25 to the state for the express purpose of supporting marriage or 26 two-parent families. 27 Sec. 731. Section 234.46, subsection 2, unnumbered 28 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 29 The division department shall establish a preparation for 30 adult living program directed to young adults. The purpose 31 of the program is to assist persons who are leaving foster 32 care and other court-ordered services at age eighteen or 33 older in making the transition to self-sufficiency. The 34 department shall adopt rules necessary for administration of 35 -460- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 460/ 1568
H.F. _____ the program, including but not limited to eligibility criteria 1 for young adult participation and the services and other 2 support available under the program. The rules shall provide 3 for participation of each person who meets the definition of 4 young adult on the same basis, regardless of whether federal 5 financial participation is provided. The services and other 6 support available under the program may include but are not 7 limited to any of the following: 8 Sec. 732. Section 234.47, Code 2023, is amended to read as 9 follows: 10 234.47 State child care assistance and adoption subsidy 11 programs —— expenditure projections. 12 The department of human services , the department of 13 management, and the legislative services agency shall utilize 14 a joint process to arrive at consensus projections for 15 expenditures for the state child care assistance program under 16 section 237A.13 and adoption subsidy and other assistance 17 provided under section 600.17 . 18 Sec. 733. Section 235.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 19 follows: 20 235.1 Definitions. 21 As used in this chapter , unless the context otherwise 22 requires: 23 1. “Administrator” means the same as defined in section 24 234.1 . 25 2. 1. “Child” means the same as defined in section 234.1 . 26 3. 2. “Child welfare services” means social welfare 27 services for the protection and care of children who are 28 homeless, dependent or neglected, or in danger of becoming 29 delinquent, or who have a mental illness or an intellectual 30 disability or other developmental disability, including, when 31 necessary, care and maintenance in a foster care facility. 32 Child welfare services are designed to serve a child in the 33 child’s home whenever possible. If not possible, and the child 34 is placed outside the child’s home, the placement should be in 35 -461- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 461/ 1568
H.F. _____ the least restrictive setting available and in close proximity 1 to the child’s home. 2 4. “State division” means the same as defined in section 3 234.1 . 4 3. “Department” means the department of health and human 5 services. 6 4. “Director” means the director of health and human 7 services. 8 Sec. 734. Section 235.2, Code 2023, is amended to read as 9 follows: 10 235.2 Powers and duties of state division department . 11 The state division department , in addition to all other 12 powers and duties given it the department by law, shall: 13 1. Administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter . 14 2. Join and cooperate with the government of the United 15 States through its appropriate agency or instrumentality or 16 with any other officer or agency of the federal government in 17 planning, establishing, extending and strengthening public and 18 private child welfare services within the state. 19 3. Make such investigations Investigate and to obtain such 20 information as will to permit the administrator director to 21 determine the need for public child welfare services within the 22 state and within the several county departments thereof . 23 4. Apply for and receive any funds which are or may be 24 allotted to the state by the United States or any agency 25 thereof of the United States for the purpose of developing 26 child welfare services. 27 5. Make such reports and budget estimates to the governor 28 and to the general assembly as are required by law or such as 29 are necessary and proper to obtain the appropriation of state 30 funds for child welfare services within the state and for all 31 the purposes of this chapter . 32 6. Cooperate with the several county departments within the 33 state, and all county boards of supervisors and other public 34 or private agencies charged with the protection and care of 35 -462- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 462/ 1568
H.F. _____ children, in the development of child welfare services. 1 7. Aid in the enforcement of all laws of the state for the 2 protection and care of children. 3 8. Cooperate with the juvenile courts of the state and with 4 the other administrators and divisions of the subunits within 5 the department of human services regarding the management and 6 control of state institutions and the inmates thereof of the 7 institutions . 8 Sec. 735. Section 235.3, Code 2023, is amended to read as 9 follows: 10 235.3 Powers and duties of administrator director . 11 The administrator director shall: 12 1. Plan and supervise all public child welfare services and 13 activities within the state as provided by this chapter . 14 2. Make such reports and obtain and furnish such information 15 from time to time as may be necessary to permit cooperation by 16 the state division director with the United States children’s 17 bureau, the social security administration, or any other 18 federal agency which is now or may hereafter be charged with 19 any duty regarding child care or child welfare services. 20 3. Adopt rules as necessary or advisable for the supervision 21 of the private child-caring agencies or their officers which 22 the administrator department is empowered to license and 23 supervise. 24 4. Supervise private institutions for the care of 25 dependent, neglected, and delinquent children, and make reports 26 regarding the institutions. 27 5. Designate and approve the private and county 28 institutions within the state to which neglected, dependent, 29 and delinquent children may be legally committed and to have 30 supervision of , supervise the care of children committed 31 thereto to these institutions , and have the right of visitation 32 to visit and inspection of said inspect these institutions at 33 all times. 34 6. Receive and keep on file annual reports from all 35 -463- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 463/ 1568
H.F. _____ institutions to which children subject to the jurisdiction 1 of the juvenile court are committed, compile statistics 2 regarding juvenile delinquency, make reports regarding 3 juvenile delinquency, and study prevention and cure of juvenile 4 delinquency. 5 7. Require and receive from the clerks of the courts of 6 record within the state duplicates of the findings of the 7 courts upon petitions for adoption, and keep records and 8 compile statistics regarding adoptions. 9 8. License private child-placing agencies, make reports 10 regarding them the agencies , and revoke such licenses. 11 9. Make such rules and regulations as may be necessary 12 for the distribution and use of funds appropriated for child 13 welfare services. 14 Sec. 736. Section 235.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 15 follows: 16 235.4 Licenses. 17 Licenses issued to private boarding homes for children and 18 private child-placing agencies by the administrator department 19 shall remain in effect for the period for which issued, unless 20 sooner revoked according to law. Thereafter each of such the 21 agencies shall apply to the administrator department for a new 22 license, and shall submit to such rules regarding licensing as 23 the administrator prescribes prescribed by the department . 24 Sec. 737. Section 235.7, Code 2023, is amended to read as 25 follows: 26 235.7 Transition committees. 27 1. Committees established. The department of human services 28 shall establish and maintain local transition committees to 29 address the transition needs of those children receiving child 30 welfare services who are age sixteen or older and have a case 31 permanency plan as defined in section 232.2 . The department 32 shall adopt rules establishing criteria for transition 33 committee membership, operating policies, and basic functions. 34 The rules shall provide flexibility for a committee to adopt 35 -464- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 464/ 1568
H.F. _____ protocols and other procedures appropriate for the geographic 1 area addressed by the committee. 2 2. Membership. The department may authorize the governance 3 boards of decategorization of child welfare and juvenile 4 justice funding projects established under section 232.188 to 5 appoint the transition committee membership and may utilize 6 the boundaries of decategorization projects to establish 7 the service areas for transition committees. The committee 8 membership may include but is not limited to department of 9 human services staff involved with foster care, child welfare, 10 and adult services, juvenile court services staff, staff 11 involved with county general assistance or emergency relief 12 under chapter 251 or 252 , or a regional administrator of the 13 county mental health and disability services region, as defined 14 in section 331.388 , in the area, school district and area 15 education agency staff involved with special education, and a 16 child’s court appointed special advocate, guardian ad litem, 17 service providers, and other persons knowledgeable about the 18 child. 19 3. Duties. A transition committee shall review and approve 20 the written plan of services required for the child’s case 21 permanency plan in accordance with section 232.2, subsection 4 , 22 paragraph “g” , which, based upon an assessment of the child’s 23 needs, would assist the child in preparing for the transition 24 from foster care to adulthood. In addition, a transition 25 committee shall identify and act to address any gaps existing 26 in the services or other support available to meet the child 27 and adult needs of individuals for whom service plans are 28 approved. 29 Sec. 738. Section 235A.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 30 follows: 31 235A.1 Child abuse prevention program. 32 1. a. A program for the prevention of child abuse is 33 established within the state department of health and human 34 services. Any moneys appropriated by the general assembly for 35 -465- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 465/ 1568
H.F. _____ child abuse prevention shall be used by the department of human 1 services solely for the purposes of child abuse prevention and 2 shall not be expended for treatment or other service delivery 3 programs regularly maintained by the department. Moneys 4 appropriated for child abuse prevention shall be used by the 5 department through contract with an agency or organization 6 which shall administer the funds with maximum use of voluntary 7 administrative services for the following: 8 (1) Matching federal funds to purchase services relating to 9 community-based programs for the prevention of child abuse and 10 neglect. 11 (2) Funding the establishment or expansion of 12 community-based prevention projects or educational programs for 13 the prevention of child abuse and neglect. 14 (3) To study and evaluate Studying and evaluating 15 community-based prevention projects and educational programs 16 for the problems of families and children. 17 b. Funds for the programs or projects shall be applied 18 for and received by a community-based volunteer coalition or 19 council. 20 2. The director of health and human services may accept 21 grants, gifts, and bequests from any source for the purposes 22 designated in subsection 1 . The director shall remit funds so 23 received to the treasurer of state who shall deposit them the 24 funds in the general fund of the state for the use of the child 25 abuse prevention program. 26 Sec. 739. Section 235A.2, Code 2023, is amended to read as 27 follows: 28 235A.2 Child abuse prevention program fund. 29 1. A child abuse prevention program fund is created in 30 the state treasury under the control of the department of 31 health and human services. The fund is composed of moneys 32 appropriated or available to and obtained or accepted by the 33 treasurer of state for deposit in the fund. The fund shall 34 include moneys transferred to the fund pursuant to an income 35 -466- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 466/ 1568
H.F. _____ tax checkoff provided in chapter 422, subchapter II , if 1 applicable. All interest earned on moneys in the fund shall 2 be credited to and remain in the fund. Section 8.33 does not 3 apply to moneys in the fund. 4 2. Moneys in the fund that are authorized by the department 5 for expenditure are appropriated, and shall be used, for the 6 purposes described in section 235A.1 of preventing child abuse 7 and neglect. 8 Sec. 740. NEW SECTION . 235A.3 Child abuse prevention 9 program advisory committee. 10 The council on health and human services shall establish a 11 child abuse prevention program advisory committee to support 12 the child abuse prevention program implemented in accordance 13 with section 235A.1. The duties of the advisory committee 14 shall include all of the following: 15 1. Advise the director of health and human services 16 regarding expenditures of funds received for the child abuse 17 prevention program. 18 2. Review the implementation and effectiveness of 19 legislation and administrative rules concerning the child abuse 20 prevention program. 21 3. Recommend changes in legislation and administrative 22 rules to the general assembly and the appropriate department 23 officials. 24 4. Require reports from state agencies and other entities as 25 necessary to perform its duties. 26 5. Receive and review complaints from the public concerning 27 the operation and management of the child abuse prevention 28 program. 29 6. Approve grant proposals. 30 Sec. 741. Section 235A.13, Code 2023, is amended to read as 31 follows: 32 235A.13 Definitions. 33 The definitions in section 232.68 are applicable to this 34 subchapter unless the context otherwise requires. As used 35 -467- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 467/ 1568
H.F. _____ in chapter 232, subchapter III, part 2 , and this subchapter , 1 unless the context otherwise requires: 2 1. “Assessment data” means any of the following information 3 pertaining to the department’s evaluation of a family: 4 a. Identification of the strengths and needs of the child, 5 and of the child’s parent, home, and family. 6 b. Identification of services available from the department 7 and informal and formal services and other support available in 8 the community to meet identified strengths and needs. 9 2. “Child abuse information” means any or all of the 10 following data maintained by the department in a manual or 11 automated data storage system and individually identified: 12 a. Report data. 13 b. Assessment data. 14 c. Disposition data. 15 3. “Confidentiality” means the withholding of information 16 from any manner of communication, public or private. 17 4. “Department” means the department of health and human 18 services. 19 5. “Director” means the director of health and human 20 services. 21 6. “Disposition data” means information pertaining to 22 an opinion or decision as to the occurrence of child abuse, 23 including: 24 a. Any intermediate or ultimate opinion or decision reached 25 by assessment personnel. 26 b. Any opinion or decision reached in the course of judicial 27 proceedings. 28 c. The present status of any case. 29 6. 7. “Expungement” means the process of destroying child 30 abuse information. 31 7. 8. “Individually identified” means any report, 32 assessment, or disposition data which names the person or 33 persons responsible or believed responsible for the child 34 abuse. 35 -468- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 468/ 1568
H.F. _____ 8. 9. “Multidisciplinary team” means a group of individuals 1 who possess knowledge and skills related to the diagnosis, 2 assessment, and disposition of child abuse cases and who are 3 professionals practicing in the disciplines of medicine, 4 nursing, public health, substance abuse use disorder , domestic 5 violence, mental health, social work, child development, 6 education, law, juvenile probation, or law enforcement, or a 7 group established pursuant to section 235B.1, subsection 1 . 8 9. 10. “Near fatality” means an injury to a child that, 9 as certified by a physician or physician assistant, placed the 10 child in serious or critical condition. 11 10. 11. “Report data” means any of the following 12 information pertaining to an assessment of an allegation of 13 child abuse in which the department has determined the alleged 14 child abuse meets the definition of child abuse: 15 a. The name and address of the child and the child’s parents 16 or other persons responsible for the child’s care. 17 b. The age of the child. 18 c. The nature and extent of the injury, including evidence 19 of any previous injury. 20 d. Additional information as to the nature, extent, and 21 cause of the injury, and the identity of the person or persons 22 alleged to be responsible for the injury. 23 e. The names and conditions of other children in the child’s 24 home. 25 f. A recording made of an interview conducted under chapter 26 232 in association with a child abuse assessment. 27 g. Any other information believed to be helpful in 28 establishing the information in paragraph “d” . 29 11. 12. “Sealing” means the process of removing child abuse 30 information from authorized access as provided by this chapter . 31 Sec. 742. Section 235A.14, Code 2023, is amended to read as 32 follows: 33 235A.14 Creation and maintenance of a central registry. 34 1. There is created within the state department of 35 -469- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 469/ 1568
H.F. _____ human services a central registry for certain child abuse 1 information. The department shall organize and staff the 2 registry and adopt rules for its operation. 3 2. The registry shall collect, maintain and disseminate 4 child abuse information as provided for by this chapter . 5 3. The department shall maintain a toll-free telephone 6 line, which shall be available on a twenty-four hour a day, 7 seven-day a week basis and which the department of human 8 services and all other persons may use to report cases of 9 suspected child abuse and that all persons authorized by this 10 chapter may use for obtaining child abuse information. 11 4. An oral report of suspected child abuse initially made to 12 the central registry shall be immediately transmitted by the 13 department to the appropriate county department of social human 14 services or law enforcement agency, or both. 15 5. The registry, upon receipt of a report of suspected 16 child abuse, shall search the records of the registry, and 17 if the records of the registry reveal any previous report of 18 child abuse involving the same child or any other child in 19 the same family, or if the records reveal any other pertinent 20 information with respect to the same child or any other child 21 in the same family, the appropriate office of the department of 22 human services or law enforcement agency shall be immediately 23 notified of that fact. 24 6. The central registry shall include report data and 25 disposition data which is subject to placement in the central 26 registry under section 232.71D . The central registry shall not 27 include assessment data. 28 Sec. 743. Section 235A.15, subsection 2, paragraph b, 29 subparagraphs (2) and (4), Code 2023, are amended to read as 30 follows: 31 (2) To an employee or agent of the department of human 32 services responsible for the assessment of a child abuse 33 report. 34 (4) To a multidisciplinary team, or to parties to an 35 -470- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 470/ 1568
H.F. _____ interagency agreement entered into pursuant to section 280.25 , 1 if the department of human services approves the composition of 2 the multidisciplinary team or the relevant provisions of the 3 interagency agreement and determines that access to the team 4 or to the parties to the interagency agreement is necessary 5 to assist the department in the diagnosis, assessment, and 6 disposition of a child abuse case. 7 Sec. 744. Section 235A.15, subsection 2, paragraph c, 8 subparagraph (8), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 9 (8) To an administrator of an agency certified by the 10 department of human services to provide services under a 11 medical assistance home and community-based services waiver, 12 if the data concerns a person employed by or being considered 13 by the agency for employment. 14 Sec. 745. Section 235A.15, subsection 2, paragraph d, 15 subparagraph (7), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 16 (7) Each licensing board specified under chapter 147 and the 17 Iowa department of public health for the purpose of licensure, 18 certification or registration, disciplinary investigation, or 19 the renewal of licensure, certification or registration, or 20 disciplinary proceedings of health care professionals. 21 Sec. 746. Section 235A.15, subsection 2, paragraph e, 22 subparagraphs (6), (8), and (12), Code 2023, are amended to 23 read as follows: 24 (6) To the attorney for the department of human services who 25 is responsible for representing the department. 26 (8) To an employee or agent of the department of human 27 services regarding a person who is providing child care if the 28 person is not registered or licensed to operate a child care 29 facility. 30 (12) To the department of human services for a record check 31 relating to employment or residence pursuant to section 218.13 . 32 Sec. 747. Section 235A.15, subsection 7, Code 2023, is 33 amended to read as follows: 34 7. If the director of human services receives a written 35 -471- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 471/ 1568
H.F. _____ request for information regarding a specific case of child 1 abuse involving a fatality or near fatality to a child from the 2 majority or minority leader of the senate or the speaker or the 3 minority leader of the house of representatives, the director 4 or the director’s designee shall arrange for a confidential 5 meeting with the requestor or the requestor’s designee. In the 6 confidential meeting the director or the director’s designee 7 shall share all pertinent information concerning the case, 8 including but not limited to child abuse information. Any 9 written document distributed by the director or the director’s 10 designee at the confidential meeting shall not be removed 11 from the meeting and a participant in the meeting shall be 12 subject to the restriction on redissemination of confidential 13 information applicable to a person under section 235A.17, 14 subsection 3 , for confidential information disclosed to the 15 participant at the meeting. A participant in the meeting 16 may issue a report to the governor or make general public 17 statements concerning the department’s handling of the case of 18 child abuse. 19 Sec. 748. Section 235A.15, subsection 9, unnumbered 20 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 21 If, apart from a request made pursuant to subsection 7 22 or 8 , the department receives from a member of the public a 23 request for information relating to a case of founded child 24 abuse involving a fatality or near fatality to a child, the 25 response to the request shall be made in accordance with this 26 subsection and subsections 10 and 11 . If the request is 27 received before or during performance of an assessment of the 28 case in accordance with section 232.71B , the director of human 29 services or the director’s designee shall initially disclose 30 whether or not the assessment will be or is being performed. 31 Otherwise, within five business days of receiving the request 32 or completing the assessment, whichever is later, the director 33 of human services or the director’s designee shall consult 34 with the county attorney responsible for prosecution of any 35 -472- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 472/ 1568
H.F. _____ alleged perpetrator of the fatality or near fatality and shall 1 disclose information, including but not limited to child abuse 2 information, relating to the case, except for the following: 3 Sec. 749. Section 235A.15, subsection 10, unnumbered 4 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 5 The information released by the director of human services 6 or the director’s designee pursuant to a request made under 7 subsection 9 relating to a case of founded child abuse 8 involving a fatality or near fatality to a child shall include 9 all of the following, unless such information is excepted from 10 disclosure under subsection 9 : 11 Sec. 750. Section 235A.15, subsection 11, paragraph b, Code 12 2023, is amended to read as follows: 13 b. If release of social services information in addition to 14 that released under subsection 10 , paragraph “c” , is believed 15 to be in the public’s interest and right to know, the director 16 of human services or the director’s designee may apply to 17 the court under section 235A.24 requesting a review of the 18 information proposed for release and an order authorizing 19 release of the information. A release of information that 20 would otherwise be confidential under section 217.30 concerning 21 social services provided to the child or the child’s family 22 shall not include information concerning financial or medical 23 assistance provided to the child or the child’s family. 24 Sec. 751. Section 235A.15, subsection 12, Code 2023, is 25 amended to read as follows: 26 12. If an individual who is the subject of a child abuse 27 report listed in subsection 2 , paragraph “a” , or another party 28 involved in an assessment under section 232.71B releases 29 in a public forum or to the media information concerning a 30 case of child abuse including but not limited to child abuse 31 information which would otherwise be confidential, the director 32 of human services, or the director’s designee , may respond 33 with relevant information concerning the case of child abuse 34 that was the subject of the release. Prior to releasing the 35 -473- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 473/ 1568
H.F. _____ response, the director or the director’s designee shall consult 1 with the child’s parent or guardian, or the child’s guardian ad 2 litem, and apply to the court under section 235A.24 requesting 3 a review of the information proposed for release and an order 4 authorizing release of the information. 5 Sec. 752. Section 235A.16, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 6 amended to read as follows: 7 3. Subsections 1 and 2 do not apply to child abuse 8 information that is disseminated to an employee of the 9 department of human services , to a juvenile court, or to the 10 attorney representing the department as authorized by section 11 235A.15 . 12 Sec. 753. Section 235A.17, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 13 amended to read as follows: 14 2. The department of human services may notify orally the 15 mandatory reporter in an individual child abuse case of the 16 results of the case assessment and of the confidentiality 17 provisions of sections 235A.15 and 235A.21 . The department 18 shall subsequently transmit a written notice to the mandatory 19 reporter of the results and confidentiality provisions. If 20 the report data and disposition data have been placed in the 21 registry as founded child abuse pursuant to section 232.71D , a 22 copy of the written notice shall be transmitted to the registry 23 and shall be maintained by the registry as provided in section 24 235A.18 . Otherwise, a copy of the written notice shall be 25 retained by the department with the case file. 26 Sec. 754. Section 235A.17, subsection 3, paragraph b, 27 subparagraph (1), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 28 (1) Department of human services information described in 29 section 217.30, subsection 2 . 30 Sec. 755. Section 235A.18, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 31 amended to read as follows: 32 3. The department of human services shall adopt rules 33 establishing the period of time child abuse information which 34 is not maintained in the central registry is retained by the 35 -474- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 474/ 1568
H.F. _____ department. 1 Sec. 756. Section 235A.22, Code 2023, is amended to read as 2 follows: 3 235A.22 Education program. 4 The department of human services shall require an 5 educational program for employees of the department with access 6 to child abuse information on the proper use and control of 7 child abuse information. 8 Sec. 757. Section 235A.23, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 9 amended to read as follows: 10 1. The department of human services may compile statistics, 11 conduct research, and issue reports on child abuse, provided 12 identifying details of the subject of child abuse reports are 13 deleted from any report issued. 14 Sec. 758. Section 235A.24, subsection 1, paragraph b, Code 15 2023, is amended to read as follows: 16 b. The director of human services or the director’s 17 designee may apply, if the conditions under section 235A.15, 18 subsection 11 or 12 , are met, to the court requesting a 19 review of confidential information proposed for release and an 20 order authorizing the release of information. A release of 21 information that would otherwise be confidential under section 22 217.30 concerning social services provided to the child or 23 the child’s family shall not include information concerning 24 financial or medical assistance provided to the child or the 25 child’s family. 26 Sec. 759. Section 235B.1, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 27 amended to read as follows: 28 4. a. The establishment of a dependent adult protective 29 advisory council. The advisory council shall do all of the 30 following: 31 (1) Advise the director of human services, the director 32 of the department on aging , the director of inspections and 33 appeals, and the director of public health, the director of the 34 department of corrections , and the director of human rights 35 -475- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 475/ 1568
H.F. _____ regarding dependent adult abuse. 1 (2) Evaluate state law and rules and make recommendations 2 to the general assembly and to executive branch departments 3 regarding laws and rules concerning dependent adults. 4 (3) Receive and review recommendations and complaints from 5 the public, health care facilities, and health care programs 6 concerning the dependent adult abuse services program. 7 b. (1) The advisory council shall consist of twelve 8 members. Eight members shall be appointed by and serve at 9 the pleasure of the governor. Four of the members appointed 10 shall be appointed on the basis of knowledge and skill related 11 to expertise in the area of dependent adult abuse including 12 professionals practicing in the disciplines of medicine, public 13 health, mental health, long-term care, social work, law, 14 and law enforcement. Two of the members appointed shall be 15 members of the general public with an interest in the area of 16 dependent adult abuse and two of the members appointed shall 17 be members of the Iowa caregivers association. In addition, 18 the membership of the council shall include the director or the 19 director’s designee of the department of human services, the 20 department on aging, the Iowa department of public health, and 21 the department of inspections and appeals. 22 (2) The members of the advisory council shall be appointed 23 to terms of four years beginning May 1. Appointments shall 24 comply with sections 69.16 and 69.16A . Vacancies shall be 25 filled in the same manner as the original appointment. 26 (3) Members shall receive actual expenses incurred while 27 serving in their official capacity. 28 (4) The advisory council shall select a chairperson, 29 annually, from its membership. 30 Sec. 760. Section 235B.2, Code 2023, is amended to read as 31 follows: 32 235B.2 Definitions. 33 As used in this chapter , unless the context otherwise 34 requires: 35 -476- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 476/ 1568
H.F. _____ 1. “Caretaker” means a related or nonrelated person who 1 has the responsibility for the protection, care, or custody of 2 a dependent adult as a result of assuming the responsibility 3 voluntarily, by contract, through employment, or by order of 4 the court. 5 2. “Court” means the district court. 6 3. “Department” means the department of health and human 7 services. 8 4. “Dependent adult” means a person eighteen years of age or 9 older who is unable to protect the person’s own interests or 10 unable to adequately perform or obtain services necessary to 11 meet essential human needs, as a result of a physical or mental 12 condition which requires assistance from another, or as defined 13 by departmental rule. 14 5. a. “Dependent adult abuse” means: 15 (1) Any of the following as a result of the willful or 16 negligent acts or omissions of a caretaker: 17 (a) Physical injury to, or injury which is at a variance 18 with the history given of the injury, or unreasonable 19 confinement, unreasonable punishment, or assault of a dependent 20 adult. 21 (b) The commission of a sexual offense under chapter 709 or 22 section 726.2 with or against a dependent adult. 23 (c) Exploitation of a dependent adult which means the act 24 or process of taking unfair advantage of a dependent adult 25 or the adult’s physical or financial resources, without the 26 informed consent of the dependent adult, including theft, by 27 the use of undue influence, harassment, duress, deception, 28 false representation, or false pretenses. 29 (d) The deprivation of the minimum food, shelter, clothing, 30 supervision, physical or mental health care, or other care 31 necessary to maintain a dependent adult’s life or health. 32 (2) The deprivation of the minimum food, shelter, clothing, 33 supervision, physical or mental health care, and other care 34 necessary to maintain a dependent adult’s life or health as a 35 -477- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 477/ 1568
H.F. _____ result of the acts or omissions of the dependent adult. 1 (3) (a) Sexual exploitation of a dependent adult by a 2 caretaker. 3 (b) “Sexual exploitation” means any consensual or 4 nonconsensual sexual conduct with a dependent adult which 5 includes but is not limited to kissing; touching of the clothed 6 or unclothed inner thigh, breast, groin, buttock, anus, pubes, 7 or genitals; or a sex act, as defined in section 702.17 . 8 “Sexual exploitation” includes the transmission, display, taking 9 of electronic images of the unclothed breast, groin, buttock, 10 anus, pubes, or genitals of a dependent adult by a caretaker 11 for a purpose not related to treatment or diagnosis or as 12 part of an ongoing assessment, evaluation, or investigation. 13 Sexual exploitation does not include touching which is part 14 of a necessary examination, treatment, or care by a caretaker 15 acting within the scope of the practice or employment of the 16 caretaker; the exchange of a brief touch or hug between the 17 dependent adult and a caretaker for the purpose of reassurance, 18 comfort, or casual friendship; or touching between spouses. 19 (4) (a) Personal degradation of a dependent adult by a 20 caretaker. 21 (b) (i) “Personal degradation” means a willful act or 22 statement by a caretaker intended to shame, degrade, humiliate, 23 or otherwise harm the personal dignity of a dependent adult, or 24 where the caretaker knew or reasonably should have known the 25 act or statement would cause shame, degradation, humiliation, 26 or harm to the personal dignity of a reasonable person. 27 “Personal degradation” includes the taking, transmission, 28 or display of an electronic image of a dependent adult by a 29 caretaker, where the caretaker’s actions constitute a willful 30 act or statement intended to shame, degrade, humiliate, or 31 otherwise harm the personal dignity of the dependent adult, or 32 where the caretaker knew or reasonably should have known the 33 act would cause shame, degradation, humiliation, or harm to the 34 personal dignity of a reasonable person. 35 -478- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 478/ 1568
H.F. _____ (ii) “Personal degradation” does not include any of the 1 following: 2 (A) The taking, transmission, or display of an electronic 3 image of a dependent adult for the purpose of reporting 4 dependent adult abuse to law enforcement, the department, 5 or any other regulatory agency that oversees caretakers or 6 enforces abuse or neglect provisions, or for the purpose of 7 treatment or diagnosis or as part of an ongoing investigation. 8 (B) The taking, transmission, or display of an electronic 9 image by a caretaker who takes, transmits, or displays the 10 electronic image in accordance with the confidentiality policy 11 and release of information or consent policies of a contractor, 12 employer, or facility or program not covered under section 13 235E.1, subsection 5 , paragraph “a” , subparagraph (3). 14 (C) A statement by a caretaker who is the spouse of a 15 dependent adult that is not intended to shame, degrade, 16 humiliate, or otherwise harm the personal dignity of the 17 dependent adult spouse. 18 b. “Dependent adult abuse” does not include any of the 19 following: 20 (1) Circumstances in which the dependent adult declines 21 medical treatment if the dependent adult holds a belief or is 22 an adherent of a religion whose tenets and practices call for 23 reliance on spiritual means in place of reliance on medical 24 treatment. 25 (2) Circumstances in which the dependent adult’s caretaker, 26 acting in accordance with the dependent adult’s stated or 27 implied consent, declines medical treatment if the dependent 28 adult holds a belief or is an adherent of a religion whose 29 tenets and practices call for reliance on spiritual means in 30 place of reliance on medical treatment. 31 (3) The withholding or withdrawing of health care from 32 a dependent adult who is terminally ill in the opinion of a 33 licensed physician, when the withholding or withdrawing of 34 health care is done at the request of the dependent adult or at 35 -479- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 479/ 1568
H.F. _____ the request of the dependent adult’s next of kin, attorney in 1 fact, or guardian pursuant to the applicable procedures under 2 chapter 125 , 144A , 144B , 222 , 229 , or 633 . 3 6. “Director” means the director of health and human 4 services. 5 7. “Emergency shelter services” means and includes, but is 6 not limited to, secure crisis shelters or housing for victims 7 of dependent adult abuse. 8 7. 8. “Family or household member” means a spouse, a person 9 cohabiting with the dependent adult, a parent, or a person 10 related to the dependent adult by consanguinity or affinity, 11 but does not include children of the dependent adult who are 12 less than eighteen years of age. 13 8. 9. “Immediate danger to health or safety” means a 14 situation in which death or severe bodily injury could 15 reasonably be expected to occur without intervention. 16 9. 10. “Individual employed as an outreach person” means a 17 natural person who, in the course of employment, makes regular 18 contacts with dependent adults regarding available community 19 resources. 20 10. 11. “Legal holiday” means a legal public holiday as 21 defined in section 1C.1 . 22 11. 12. “Person” means person as defined in section 4.1 . 23 12. 13. “Recklessly” means that a person acts or fails to 24 act with respect to a material element of a public offense, 25 when the person is aware of and consciously disregards a 26 substantial and unjustifiable risk that the material element 27 exists or will result from the act or omission. The risk must 28 be of such a nature and degree that disregard of the risk 29 constitutes a gross deviation from the standard conduct that a 30 reasonable person would observe in the situation. 31 13. 14. “Serious injury” means the same as defined in 32 section 702.18 . 33 14. 15. “Support services” includes but is not limited 34 to community-based services including area agency on aging 35 -480- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 480/ 1568
H.F. _____ assistance, mental health services, fiscal management, home 1 health services, housing-related services, counseling services, 2 transportation services, adult day services, respite services, 3 legal services, and advocacy services. 4 Sec. 761. Section 235B.3, Code 2023, is amended to read as 5 follows: 6 235B.3 Dependent adult abuse reports. 7 1. a. (1) The department shall receive dependent adult 8 abuse reports and shall collect, maintain, and disseminate the 9 reports by establishing a central registry for dependent adult 10 abuse information. The department shall evaluate the reports 11 expeditiously. 12 (2) However, the department of inspections and appeals 13 is solely responsible for the evaluation and disposition of 14 dependent adult abuse cases within facilities and programs 15 pursuant to chapter 235E and shall inform the department of 16 human services of such evaluations and dispositions pursuant 17 to section 235E.2 . 18 (3) If, in the course of an assessment or evaluation 19 of a report of dependent adult abuse, the department of 20 human services or the department of inspections and appeals 21 determines the case involves wages, workplace safety, or other 22 labor and employment matters under the jurisdiction of the 23 division of labor services of the department of workforce 24 development, the relevant portions of the case shall be 25 referred to the division. 26 (4) If, in the course of an assessment or evaluation 27 of a report of dependent adult abuse, the department of 28 human services or the department of inspections and appeals 29 determines that the case involves discrimination under the 30 jurisdiction of the civil rights commission, the relevant 31 portions of the case shall be referred to the commission. 32 b. Reports of dependent adult abuse which is the result 33 of the acts or omissions of the dependent adult shall be 34 collected and maintained in the files of the dependent adult 35 -481- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 481/ 1568
H.F. _____ as assessments only and shall not be included in the central 1 registry. 2 c. A report of dependent adult abuse that meets the 3 definition of dependent adult abuse under section 235B.2, 4 subsection 5 , paragraph “a” , subparagraph (1), subparagraph 5 division (a) or (d), or section 235B.2, subsection 5 , paragraph 6 “a” , subparagraph (4), which the department determines is 7 minor, isolated, and unlikely to reoccur shall be collected 8 and maintained by the department as an assessment only for 9 a five-year period and shall not be included in the central 10 registry and shall not be considered to be founded dependent 11 adult abuse. However, a subsequent report of dependent adult 12 abuse that meets the definition of dependent adult abuse under 13 section 235B.2, subsection 5 , paragraph “a” , subparagraph 14 (1), subparagraph division (a) or (d), or section 235B.2, 15 subsection 5 , paragraph “a” , subparagraph (4), that occurs 16 within the five-year period and that is committed by the 17 caretaker responsible for the act or omission which was the 18 subject of the previous report of dependent adult abuse which 19 the department determined was minor, isolated, and unlikely to 20 reoccur shall not be considered minor, isolated, and unlikely 21 to reoccur. 22 2. A person who, in the course of employment, examines, 23 attends, counsels, or treats a dependent adult and reasonably 24 believes the dependent adult has suffered abuse, shall report 25 the suspected dependent adult abuse to the department. Persons 26 required to report include all of the following: 27 a. A member of the staff of a community mental health 28 center. 29 b. A peace officer. 30 c. An in-home homemaker-home health aide. 31 d. An individual employed as an outreach person. 32 e. A health practitioner, as defined in section 232.68 . 33 f. A member of the staff or an employee of a supported 34 community living service, sheltered workshop, or work activity 35 -482- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 482/ 1568
H.F. _____ center. 1 g. A social worker. 2 h. A certified psychologist. 3 i. A massage therapist licensed pursuant to chapter 152C . 4 3. a. If a staff member or employee is required to report 5 pursuant to this section , the person shall immediately notify 6 the department and shall also immediately notify the person in 7 charge or the person’s designated agent. 8 b. The employer or supervisor of a person who is required to 9 or may make a report pursuant to this section shall not apply a 10 policy, work rule, or other requirement that interferes with 11 the person making a report of dependent adult abuse or that 12 results in the failure of another person to make the report. 13 4. An employee of a financial institution may report 14 suspected financial exploitation of a dependent adult to the 15 department. 16 5. Any other person who believes that a dependent adult has 17 suffered abuse may report the suspected abuse to the department 18 of human services . 19 6. Following the reporting of suspected dependent adult 20 abuse, the department of human services or an agency approved 21 by the department shall complete an assessment of necessary 22 services and shall make appropriate referrals for receipt of 23 these services. The assessment shall include interviews with 24 the dependent adult, and, if appropriate, with the alleged 25 perpetrator of the dependent adult abuse and with any person 26 believed to have knowledge of the circumstances of the case. 27 The department may provide necessary protective services and 28 may establish a sliding fee schedule for those persons able to 29 pay a portion of the protective services. 30 7. Upon a showing of probable cause that a dependent 31 adult has been abused, a court may authorize a person, also 32 authorized by the department, to make an evaluation, to enter 33 the residence of, and to examine the dependent adult. Upon 34 a showing of probable cause that a dependent adult has been 35 -483- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 483/ 1568
H.F. _____ financially exploited, a court may authorize a person, also 1 authorized by the department, to make an evaluation, and to 2 gain access to the financial records of the dependent adult. 3 8. If the department determines that disclosure is 4 necessary for the protection of a dependent adult, the 5 department may disclose to a subject of a dependent adult abuse 6 report referred to in section 235B.6, subsection 2 , paragraph 7 “a” , that an individual is listed in the child or dependent 8 adult abuse registry or is required to register with the sex 9 offender registry in accordance with chapter 692A . 10 9. If, in the course of assessment, evaluation, or 11 investigation of a report of dependent adult abuse, the 12 department determines that disclosure is necessary for the 13 protection of a dependent adult’s resources, the department 14 may disclose the initiation and status of the dependent 15 adult abuse evaluation to the dependent adult’s bank, savings 16 association, credit union, broker-dealer as defined in section 17 502.102, subsection 4 , investment advisor as defined in section 18 502.102, subsection 15 , financial advisor, or other financial 19 institution, or the administrator as defined in section 20 502.102, subsection 1 . 21 10. The department shall inform the appropriate county 22 attorneys of any reports of dependent adult abuse. The 23 department may request information from any person believed 24 to have knowledge of a case of dependent adult abuse. The 25 person, including but not limited to a county attorney, a law 26 enforcement agency, a multidisciplinary team, a social services 27 agency in the state, or any person who is required pursuant 28 to subsection 2 to report dependent adult abuse, whether or 29 not the person made the specific dependent adult abuse report, 30 shall cooperate and assist in the evaluation upon the request 31 of the department. If the department’s assessment reveals 32 that dependent adult abuse exists which might constitute a 33 criminal offense, a report shall be made to the appropriate 34 law enforcement agency. County attorneys and appropriate law 35 -484- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 484/ 1568
H.F. _____ enforcement agencies shall also take any other lawful action 1 necessary or advisable for the protection of the dependent 2 adult. 3 a. If, upon completion of the evaluation or upon referral 4 from the department of inspections and appeals, the department 5 determines that the best interests of the dependent adult 6 require court action, the department shall initiate action for 7 the appointment of a guardian or conservator or for admission 8 or commitment to an appropriate institution or facility 9 pursuant to the applicable procedures under chapter 125 , 222 , 10 229 , or 633 , or shall pursue other remedies provided by law. 11 The appropriate county attorney shall assist the department in 12 the preparation of the necessary papers to initiate the action 13 and shall appear and represent the department at all district 14 court proceedings. 15 b. The department shall assist the court during all stages 16 of court proceedings involving a suspected case of dependent 17 adult abuse. 18 c. In every case involving abuse which is substantiated 19 by the department and which results in a judicial proceeding 20 on behalf of the dependent adult, legal counsel shall be 21 appointed by the court to represent the dependent adult in 22 the proceedings. The court may also appoint a guardian ad 23 litem to represent the dependent adult if necessary to protect 24 the dependent adult’s best interests. The same attorney may 25 be appointed to serve both as legal counsel and as guardian 26 ad litem. Before legal counsel or a guardian ad litem is 27 appointed pursuant to this section , the court shall require 28 the dependent adult and any person legally responsible for 29 the support of the dependent adult to complete under oath 30 a detailed financial statement. If, on the basis of that 31 financial statement, the court deems that the dependent adult 32 or the legally responsible person is able to bear all or a 33 portion of the cost of the legal counsel or guardian ad litem, 34 the court shall so order. In cases where the dependent adult 35 -485- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 485/ 1568
H.F. _____ or the legally responsible person is unable to bear the cost 1 of the legal counsel or guardian ad litem, the expense shall 2 be paid by the county. 3 11. A person participating in good faith in reporting or 4 cooperating with or assisting the department in evaluating a 5 case of dependent adult abuse has immunity from liability, 6 civil or criminal, which might otherwise be incurred or 7 imposed based upon the act of making the report or giving the 8 assistance. The person has the same immunity with respect to 9 participating in good faith in a judicial proceeding resulting 10 from the report or cooperation or assistance or relating to the 11 subject matter of the report, cooperation, or assistance. 12 12. It shall be unlawful for any person or employer 13 to discharge, suspend, or otherwise discipline a person 14 required to report or voluntarily reporting an instance of 15 suspected dependent adult abuse pursuant to subsection 2 or 16 5 , or cooperating with, or assisting the department of human 17 services in evaluating a case of dependent adult abuse, or 18 participating in judicial proceedings relating to the reporting 19 or cooperation or assistance based solely upon the person’s 20 reporting or assistance relative to the instance of dependent 21 adult abuse. A person or employer found in violation of this 22 subsection is guilty of a simple misdemeanor. 23 13. A person required by this section to report a suspected 24 case of dependent adult abuse who knowingly and willfully fails 25 to do so commits a simple misdemeanor. A person required by 26 this section to report a suspected case of dependent adult 27 abuse who knowingly fails to do so or who knowingly, in 28 violation of subsection 3 , interferes with the making of such a 29 report or applies a requirement that results in such a failure 30 is civilly liable for the damages proximately caused by the 31 failure. 32 14. The department of inspections and appeals shall adopt 33 rules which require facilities or programs to separate an 34 alleged dependent adult abuser from a victim following an 35 -486- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 486/ 1568
H.F. _____ allegation of perpetration of abuse and prior to the completion 1 of an investigation of the allegation. 2 Sec. 762. Section 235B.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 3 follows: 4 235B.5 Creation and maintenance of a central registry. 5 1. There is created within the department a central registry 6 for dependent adult abuse information. The department shall 7 organize and staff the registry and adopt rules for its 8 operation. 9 2. The registry shall collect, maintain, and disseminate 10 dependent adult abuse information as provided in this chapter . 11 3. The department shall maintain a toll-free telephone 12 line, which shall be available on a twenty-four-hour-a-day, 13 seven-day-a-week basis and which the department and all other 14 persons may use to report cases of suspected dependent adult 15 abuse and that all persons authorized by this chapter may use 16 for obtaining dependent adult abuse information. 17 4. An oral report of suspected dependent adult abuse 18 initially made to the central registry shall be immediately 19 transmitted by the department to the appropriate county 20 department of human services or law enforcement agency, or 21 both. 22 5. An oral report of suspected dependent adult abuse 23 initially made to the central registry regarding a facility or 24 program as defined in section 235E.1 shall be transmitted by 25 the department to the department of inspections and appeals on 26 the first working day following the submitting of the report. 27 6. The registry, upon receipt of a report of suspected 28 dependent adult abuse, shall search the records of the 29 registry, and if the records of the registry reveal any 30 previous report of dependent adult abuse involving the same 31 adult or if the records reveal any other pertinent information 32 with respect to the same adult, the appropriate office of the 33 department of human services or the appropriate law enforcement 34 agency shall be immediately notified of that fact. 35 -487- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 487/ 1568
H.F. _____ 7. The central registry shall include but not be limited to 1 report data, investigation data, and disposition data. 2 Sec. 763. Section 235B.6, Code 2023, is amended to read as 3 follows: 4 235B.6 Authorized access. 5 1. Notwithstanding chapter 22 , the confidentiality of all 6 dependent adult abuse information shall be maintained, except 7 as specifically provided by subsections 2 and 3 . 8 2. Access to dependent adult abuse information other than 9 unfounded dependent adult abuse information is authorized only 10 to the following persons: 11 a. A subject of a report including all of the following: 12 (1) To an adult named in a report as a victim of abuse or to 13 the adult’s attorney or guardian ad litem. 14 (2) To a guardian or legal custodian, or that person’s 15 attorney, of an adult named in a report as a victim of abuse. 16 (3) To the person or the attorney for the person named in a 17 report as having abused an adult. 18 b. A person involved in an investigation of dependent adult 19 abuse including all of the following: 20 (1) A health practitioner or mental health professional 21 who is examining, attending, or treating an adult whom such 22 practitioner or professional believes or has reason to believe 23 has been the victim of abuse or to a health practitioner or 24 mental health professional whose consultation with respect to 25 an adult believed to have been the victim of abuse is requested 26 by the department. 27 (2) An employee or agent of the department responsible for 28 the investigation of a dependent adult abuse report or for the 29 purpose of performing record checks as required under section 30 135C.33 . 31 (3) A representative of the department involved in the 32 certification or accreditation of an agency or program 33 providing care or services to a dependent adult believed to 34 have been a victim of abuse. 35 -488- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 488/ 1568
H.F. _____ (4) A law enforcement officer responsible for assisting in 1 an investigation of a dependent adult abuse allegation. 2 (5) A multidisciplinary team, if the department of human 3 services approves the composition of the multidisciplinary team 4 and determines that access to the team is necessary to assist 5 the department in the investigation, diagnosis, assessment, and 6 disposition of a case of dependent adult abuse. 7 (6) The mandatory reporter who reported the dependent adult 8 abuse in an individual case. 9 (7) Each board specified under chapter 147 and the Iowa 10 department of public health for the purpose of licensure, 11 certification or registration, disciplinary investigation, or 12 the renewal of licensure, certification or registration, or 13 disciplinary proceedings of health care professionals. 14 c. A person providing care to an adult including all of the 15 following: 16 (1) A licensing authority for a facility, including a 17 facility or program defined in section 235E.1 , providing care 18 to an adult named in a report. 19 (2) A person authorized as responsible for the care or 20 supervision of an adult named in a report as a victim of abuse 21 or a person named in a report as having abused an adult if 22 the court or registry deems access to dependent adult abuse 23 information by such person to be necessary. 24 (3) An employee or agent of the department responsible 25 for registering or licensing or approving the registration or 26 licensing of a person, or to an individual providing care to an 27 adult and regulated by the department. 28 (4) The legally authorized protection and advocacy agency 29 recognized pursuant to section 135C.2 if a person identified in 30 the information as a victim or a perpetrator of abuse resided 31 in or receives services from a facility, including a facility 32 or program defined in section 235E.1 , or agency because the 33 person is diagnosed as having a developmental disability or a 34 mental illness. 35 -489- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 489/ 1568
H.F. _____ (5) To an administrator of an agency certified by the 1 department of human services to provide services under a 2 medical assistance home and community-based services waiver, 3 if the information concerns a person employed by or being 4 considered by the agency for employment. 5 (6) To the administrator of an agency providing mental 6 health, intellectual disability, or developmental disability 7 services under a regional service system management plan 8 implemented in accordance with section 331.393 , if the 9 information concerns a person employed by or being considered 10 by the agency for employment. 11 (7) To an administrator of a hospital licensed under chapter 12 135B if the data concerns a person employed or being considered 13 for employment by the hospital. 14 (8) An employee of an agency requested by the department 15 to provide case management or other services to the dependent 16 adult. 17 d. Relating to judicial and administrative proceedings, 18 persons including all of the following: 19 (1) A court upon a finding that information is necessary 20 for the resolution of an issue arising in any phase of a case 21 involving dependent adult abuse. 22 (2) A court or agency hearing an appeal for correction 23 of dependent adult abuse information as provided in section 24 235B.10 . 25 (3) An expert witness or a witness who testifies at any 26 stage of an appeal necessary for correction of dependent adult 27 abuse information as provided in section 235B.10 . 28 (4) A court or administrative agency making a determination 29 regarding an unemployment compensation claim pursuant to 30 section 96.6 . 31 (5) To a juvenile court involved in an adjudication or 32 disposition of a child that is the subject of a guardianship 33 proceeding under chapter 232D . 34 (6) To a district court upon a finding that data is 35 -490- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 490/ 1568
H.F. _____ necessary for the resolution of an issue arising in any phase 1 of a case involving proceedings for a child guardianship under 2 chapter 232D . 3 e. Other persons including all of the following: 4 (1) A person conducting bona fide research on dependent 5 adult abuse, but without information identifying individuals 6 named in a dependent adult abuse report, unless having that 7 information open to review is essential to the research or 8 evaluation and the authorized registry officials give prior 9 written approval and the adult, the adult’s guardian or 10 guardian ad litem, and the person named in a report as having 11 abused an adult give permission to release the information. 12 (2) Registry or department personnel when necessary to the 13 performance of their official duties or a person or agency 14 under contract with the department to carry out official duties 15 and functions of the registry. 16 (3) The department of justice for the sole purpose of the 17 filing of a claim for reparation pursuant to sections 915.21 18 and 915.84 . 19 (4) A legally constituted adult protection agency of 20 another state which is investigating or treating an adult named 21 in a report as having been abused. 22 (5) The office of the attorney general. 23 (6) A health care facility administrator or the 24 administrator’s designee, following the appeals process, for 25 the purpose of hiring staff or continued employment of staff. 26 (7) To the administrator of an agency providing care to a 27 dependent adult in another state, for the purpose of performing 28 an employment background check. 29 (8) To the superintendent, or the superintendent’s 30 designee, of a school district or to the authorities in charge 31 of an accredited nonpublic school for purposes of a volunteer 32 or employment record check. 33 (9) The department of inspections and appeals for purposes 34 of record checks of applicants for employment with the 35 -491- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 491/ 1568
H.F. _____ department of inspections and appeals. 1 (10) The state or a local long-term care ombudsman if the 2 victim resides in or the alleged perpetrator is an employee of 3 a long-term care facility as defined in section 231.4 . 4 (11) The state office or local office of public guardian as 5 defined in section 231E.3 , if the information relates to the 6 provision of legal services for a client served by the state or 7 local office of public guardian. 8 (12) A nursing program that is approved by the state board 9 of nursing under section 152.5 , if the information relates to a 10 record check performed pursuant to section 152.5A . 11 (13) To the board of educational examiners created under 12 chapter 272 for purposes of determining whether a license, 13 certificate, or authorization should be issued, denied, or 14 revoked. 15 (14) The department on aging for the purposes of conducting 16 background checks of applicants for employment with the 17 department on aging . 18 (15) To the Iowa veterans home for purposes of record checks 19 of potential volunteers and volunteers in the Iowa veterans 20 home. 21 (16) To the administrator of a certified nurse aide program, 22 if the data relates to a record check of a student of the 23 program performed pursuant to section 135C.33 . 24 (17) To the administrator of a juvenile detention or shelter 25 care home, if the data relates to a record check of an existing 26 or prospective employee, resident, or volunteer for or in the 27 home. 28 (18) To the employer or prospective employer of a school bus 29 driver for purposes of an employment record check. 30 (19) To a free clinic as defined in section 135.24A for 31 purposes of record checks of potential volunteers and existing 32 volunteers at the free clinic. 33 (20) To a bank, savings association, credit union, 34 broker-dealer as defined in section 502.102, subsection 4 , 35 -492- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 492/ 1568
H.F. _____ investment advisor as defined in section 502.102, subsection 1 15 , financial advisor, or other financial institution as deemed 2 necessary by the department to protect the dependent adult’s 3 resources. 4 (21) To the social security administration. 5 (22) To the administrator as defined in section 502.102, 6 subsection 1 . 7 f. To a person who submits written authorization from 8 an individual allowing the person access to information on 9 the determination only on whether or not the individual who 10 authorized the access is named in a founded dependent adult 11 abuse report as having abused a dependent adult. 12 3. Access to unfounded dependent adult abuse information is 13 authorized only to those persons identified in subsection 2 , 14 paragraph “a” , paragraph “b” , subparagraphs (2), (5), and (6), 15 and paragraph “e” , subparagraphs (2), (5), (10), (20), (21), and 16 (22). 17 Sec. 764. Section 235B.16, Code 2023, is amended to read as 18 follows: 19 235B.16 Information, education, and training requirements. 20 1. The department on aging, in cooperation with the 21 department, shall conduct a public information and education 22 program. The elements and goals of the program include but are 23 not limited to: 24 a. Informing the public regarding the laws governing 25 dependent adult abuse and the reporting requirements for 26 dependent adult abuse. 27 b. Providing caretakers with information regarding services 28 to alleviate the emotional, psychological, physical, or 29 financial stress associated with the caretaker and dependent 30 adult relationship. 31 c. Affecting public attitudes regarding the role of a 32 dependent adult in society. 33 2. The department, in cooperation with the department on 34 aging and the department of inspections and appeals, shall 35 -493- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 493/ 1568
H.F. _____ institute a program of education and training for persons, 1 including members of provider groups and family members, who 2 may come in contact with dependent adult abuse. The program 3 shall include but is not limited to instruction regarding 4 recognition of dependent adult abuse and the procedure for the 5 reporting of suspected abuse. 6 3. The content of the continuing education required 7 pursuant to chapter 272C for a licensed professional providing 8 care or service to a dependent adult shall include, but is 9 not limited to, the responsibilities, obligations, powers, 10 and duties of a person regarding the reporting of suspected 11 dependent adult abuse, and training to aid the professional in 12 identifying instances of dependent adult abuse. 13 4. The department of inspections and appeals shall provide 14 training to investigators regarding the collection and 15 preservation of evidence in the case of suspected dependent 16 adult abuse. 17 5. a. For the purposes of this subsection , “licensing 18 board” means a board designated in section 147.13 , the board of 19 educational examiners created in section 272.2 , or a licensing 20 board as defined in section 272C.1 . 21 b. A person required to report cases of dependent adult 22 abuse pursuant to sections 235B.3 and 235E.2 , other than a 23 physician whose professional practice does not regularly 24 involve providing primary health care to adults, shall 25 complete two hours of training relating to the identification 26 and reporting of dependent adult abuse within six months of 27 initial employment or self-employment which involves the 28 examination, attending, counseling, or treatment of adults 29 on a regular basis. Within one month of initial employment 30 or self-employment, the person shall obtain a statement of 31 the abuse reporting requirements from the person’s employer 32 or, if self-employed, from the department. The person shall 33 complete at least two hours of additional dependent adult abuse 34 identification and reporting training every three years. If 35 -494- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 494/ 1568
H.F. _____ the person completes at least one hour of additional dependent 1 adult abuse identification and reporting training prior to the 2 three-year expiration period, the person shall be deemed in 3 compliance with the training requirements of this section for 4 an additional three years. 5 c. The core training curriculum relating to the 6 identification and reporting of dependent adult abuse, as 7 provided in paragraph “b” , shall be developed by the department 8 pursuant to subsection 2 and provided by the department. 9 d. An employer of a person required to report cases 10 of dependent adult abuse pursuant to sections 235B.3 and 11 235E.2 may provide supplemental training, specific to the 12 identification and reporting of dependent adult abuse as it 13 relates to the person’s professional practice, in addition to 14 the core training provided by the department. 15 e. A licensing board with authority over the license of 16 a person required to report cases of dependent adult abuse 17 pursuant to sections 235B.3 and 235E.2 shall require as a 18 condition of licensure that the person is in compliance with 19 the requirements for abuse training under this subsection . 20 The licensing board shall require the person upon licensure 21 renewal to accurately document for the licensing board the 22 person’s completion of the training requirements. However, 23 the licensing board may adopt rules providing for waiver or 24 suspension of the compliance requirements, if the waiver or 25 suspension is in the public interest, applicable to a person 26 who is engaged in active duty in the military service of this 27 state or of the United States, to a person for whom compliance 28 with the training requirements would impose a significant 29 hardship, or to a person who is practicing a licensed 30 profession outside this state or is otherwise subject to 31 circumstances that would preclude the person from encountering 32 dependent adult abuse in this state. 33 f. For persons required to report cases of dependent 34 adult abuse pursuant to sections 235B.3 and 235E.2 , who are 35 -495- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 495/ 1568
H.F. _____ not engaged in a licensed profession that is subject to the 1 authority of a licensing board but are employed by a facility 2 or program subject to licensure, registration, or approval by a 3 state agency, the agency shall require as a condition of the 4 renewal of the facility’s or program’s licensure, registration, 5 or approval, that such persons employed by the facility or 6 program are in compliance with the training requirements of 7 this subsection . 8 g. For peace officers, the elected or appointed official 9 designated as the head of the agency employing the peace 10 officer shall ensure compliance with the training requirements 11 of this subsection . 12 h. For persons required to report cases of dependent adult 13 abuse pursuant to sections 235B.3 and 235E.2 who are employees 14 of state departments and political subdivisions of the state, 15 the department director or the chief administrator of the 16 political subdivision shall ensure the persons’ compliance with 17 the training requirements of this subsection . 18 6. The department shall require an educational program for 19 employees of the registry on the proper use and control of 20 dependent adult abuse information. 21 Sec. 765. Section 235B.16A, Code 2023, is amended to read 22 as follows: 23 235B.16A Dependent adults —— dependency assessments —— 24 interagency training. 25 1. The dependent adult protective advisory council 26 established pursuant to section 235B.1 shall recommend a 27 uniform assessment instrument and process for adoption and use 28 by the department of human services and other agencies involved 29 with assessing a dependent adult’s degree of dependency 30 and determining whether dependent adult abuse has occurred. 31 However, this section shall not apply to dependent adult abuse 32 assessments and determinations made under chapter 235E . 33 2. The instrument and process design under subsection 1 34 shall address but is not limited to all of the following: 35 -496- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 496/ 1568
H.F. _____ a. Evaluation of conformity with applicable federal law and 1 regulations on the part of the persons employing, housing, or 2 providing services to the dependent adult. 3 b. Provision for the final step in the dependency assessment 4 of a dependent adult to be a formal assessment of the existence 5 of risk to the health or safety of the individual or of the 6 degree of the individual’s impairment in ability under the 7 definition of dependent adult in section 235B.2 . 8 c. If the assessment under paragraph “b” determines that a 9 risk to the health or safety of the individual exists or the 10 individual has a significant impairment in ability, and the 11 individual being assessed agrees, provision for a case manager 12 to be assigned to assist in preparing and implementing a safety 13 plan which includes protective services for the individual. 14 d. If the assessment under paragraph “b” determines that 15 a risk to the health or safety of the individual exists or 16 the individual has a significant impairment in ability, the 17 individual being assessed does not agree to the safety plan 18 provisions under paragraph “c” or accept other services, and 19 the options available under sections 235B.17 , 235B.18 , and 20 235B.19 are not utilized, provision for the department of human 21 services to maintain periodic contact with the individual in 22 accordance with rules adopted for this purpose. The purpose 23 of the contact is to assess any increased risk or impairment 24 and to monitor the individual’s goals, feelings, and concerns 25 so that the department can intervene when necessary or 26 offer services and other support to maintain or sustain the 27 individual’s safety and independence when the individual is 28 ready to agree to a safety plan or accept services. 29 3. The department of human services and other agencies 30 involved with assessing a dependent adult’s degree of 31 dependency and whether dependent adult abuse has occurred shall 32 adopt rules and take other steps necessary to implement the 33 uniform assessment instrument and process addressed by this 34 section on or before July 1, 2010. 35 -497- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 497/ 1568
H.F. _____ 4. The department of human services shall cooperate with 1 the department on aging, the departments of inspections 2 and appeals, public health, public safety, and workforce 3 development, the civil rights commission, and other state and 4 local agencies performing inspections or otherwise visiting 5 residential settings where dependent adults live, to regularly 6 provide training to the appropriate staff in the agencies 7 concerning each agency’s procedures involving dependent 8 adults, and to build awareness concerning dependent adults and 9 reporting of dependent adult abuse. 10 Sec. 766. Section 235E.2, subsection 1, paragraphs a and c, 11 Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 12 a. The department shall receive and evaluate reports 13 of dependent adult abuse in facilities and programs. The 14 department shall inform the department of health and human 15 services of such evaluations and dispositions and those 16 individuals who should be placed on the central registry for 17 dependent adult abuse pursuant to section 235E.7 . If the 18 department believes the situation involves an immediate danger 19 to the public health, safety, or welfare requiring immediate 20 agency action to seek emergency placement on the central 21 registry, the department may utilize emergency adjudicative 22 proceedings pursuant to section 17A.18A . 23 c. A report of dependent adult abuse that meets the 24 definition of dependent adult abuse under section 235E.1, 25 subsection 5 , paragraph “a” , subparagraph (1), subparagraph 26 division (a) or (d), or section 235E.1, subsection 5 , paragraph 27 “a” , subparagraph (3), which the department determines is 28 minor, isolated, and unlikely to reoccur shall be collected 29 and maintained by the department of health and human services 30 as an assessment only for a five-year period and shall not be 31 included in the central registry and shall not be considered 32 to be founded dependent adult abuse. A subsequent report of 33 dependent adult abuse that meets the definition of dependent 34 adult abuse under section 235E.1, subsection 5 , paragraph “a” , 35 -498- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 498/ 1568
H.F. _____ subparagraph (1), subparagraph division (a) or (d), or section 1 235E.1, subsection 5 , paragraph “a” , subparagraph (3), that 2 occurs within the five-year period, and that is committed by 3 the caretaker responsible for the act or omission which was the 4 subject of the previous report of dependent adult abuse which 5 the department determined was minor, isolated, and unlikely to 6 reoccur, may be considered minor, isolated, and unlikely to 7 reoccur depending on the circumstances of the report. 8 Sec. 767. Section 235E.2, subsection 5, Code 2023, is 9 amended to read as follows: 10 5. Any other person who believes that a dependent adult 11 has suffered dependent adult abuse may report the suspected 12 dependent adult abuse to the department of inspections and 13 appeals. The department of inspections and appeals shall 14 transfer any reports received of dependent adult abuse in the 15 community to the department of health and human services. The 16 department of health and human services shall transfer any 17 reports received of dependent adult abuse in facilities or 18 programs to the department of inspections and appeals. 19 Sec. 768. Section 235E.2, subsection 6, paragraph a, Code 20 2023, is amended to read as follows: 21 a. If, upon completion of an investigation, the department 22 determines that the best interests of the dependent adult 23 require court action, the department shall notify the 24 department of health and human services of the potential need 25 for a guardian or conservator or for admission or commitment 26 to an appropriate institution or facility pursuant to the 27 applicable procedures under chapter 125 , 222 , 229 , or 633 , or 28 shall pursue other remedies provided by law. The appropriate 29 county attorney shall assist the department of health and human 30 services in the preparation of the necessary papers to initiate 31 the action and shall appear and represent the department of 32 health and human services at all district court proceedings. 33 Sec. 769. Section 235F.6, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 34 amended to read as follows: 35 -499- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 499/ 1568
H.F. _____ 4. The court may approve a consent agreement between the 1 parties entered into to bring about the cessation of elder 2 abuse. A consent agreement approved under this section shall 3 not contain any of the following: 4 a. A provision that prohibits any party to the action 5 from contacting or cooperating with any government agency 6 including the department of health and human services, the 7 department of inspections and appeals, the department on aging, 8 the department of justice, law enforcement, and the office of 9 long-term care ombudsman; a licensing or regulatory agency 10 that has jurisdiction over any license or certification held 11 by the defendant; a protection and advocacy agency recognized 12 in section 135C.2 ; or the defendant’s current employer if the 13 defendant’s professional responsibilities include contact with 14 vulnerable elders, dependent adults, or minors, if the party 15 contacting or cooperating has a good-faith belief that the 16 information is relevant to the duties or responsibilities of 17 the entity. 18 b. A provision that prohibits any party to the action from 19 filing a complaint with or reporting a violation of law to 20 any government agency including the department of health and 21 human services, the department of inspections and appeals, 22 the department on aging, the department of justice, law 23 enforcement, and the office of long-term care ombudsman; a 24 licensing or regulatory agency that has jurisdiction over any 25 license or certification held by the defendant; a protection 26 and advocacy agency recognized in section 135C.2 ; or the 27 defendant’s current employer. 28 c. A provision that requires any party to the action to 29 withdraw a complaint filed with or a violation reported to 30 any government agency including the department of health and 31 human services, the department of inspections and appeals, 32 the department on aging, the department of justice, law 33 enforcement, and the office of long-term care ombudsman; a 34 licensing or regulatory agency that has jurisdiction over any 35 -500- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 500/ 1568
H.F. _____ license or certification held by the defendant; a protection 1 and advocacy agency recognized in section 135C.2 ; or the 2 defendant’s current employer. 3 Sec. 770. Section 237.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 4 follows: 5 237.1 Definitions. 6 As used in this chapter : 7 1. “Administrator” means the administrator of that division 8 of the department designated by the director of human services 9 to administer this chapter or the administrator’s designee. 10 2. 1. “Agency” means a person, as defined in section 4.1, 11 subsection 20 , which provides child foster care and which does 12 not meet the definition of an individual in subsection 7 as 13 defined under this section . 14 3. 2. “Child” means child as defined in section 234.1 , 15 subsection 2 . 16 4. 3. “Child foster care” means the provision of parental 17 nurturing, including but not limited to the furnishing of 18 food, lodging, training, education, supervision, treatment, 19 or other care, to a child on a full-time basis by a person, 20 including a relative of the child if the relative is licensed 21 under this chapter , but not including a guardian of the child. 22 “Child foster care” does not include any of the following care 23 situations: 24 a. Care furnished by an individual person who receives the 25 child of a personal friend as an occasional and personal guest 26 in the individual person’s home, free of charge and not as a 27 business. 28 b. Care furnished by an individual person with whom a child 29 has been placed for lawful adoption, unless that adoption is 30 not completed within two years after placement. 31 c. Care furnished by a private boarding school subject to 32 approval by the state board of education pursuant to section 33 256.11 . 34 d. Child care furnished by a child care center, a child 35 -501- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 501/ 1568
H.F. _____ development home, or a child care home as defined in section 1 237A.1 . 2 e. Care furnished in a hospital licensed under chapter 135B 3 or care furnished in a nursing facility licensed under chapter 4 135C . 5 f. Care furnished by a relative of a child or an individual 6 person with a meaningful relationship with the child where the 7 child is not under the placement, care, or supervision of the 8 department. 9 4. “Council” means the council on health and human services. 10 5. “Department” means the department of health and human 11 services. 12 6. “Director” means the director of health and human 13 services. 14 7. “Facility” means the personnel, program, physical plant, 15 and equipment of a licensee. 16 7. 8. “Individual” means an individual person or a married 17 couple who provides child foster care in a single-family home 18 environment and which does not meet the definition of an agency 19 in subsection 2 under this section . 20 8. 9. “Licensee” means an individual or an agency licensed 21 by the administrator under this chapter . 22 9. 10. “Reasonable and prudent parent standard” means 23 the standard characterized by careful and sensible parenting 24 decisions that maintain the health, safety, and best interests 25 of a child, while at the same time encouraging the emotional 26 and developmental growth of a child, that a caregiver shall 27 use when determining whether to allow a child in foster care 28 under the placement, care, or supervision of the department to 29 participate in extracurricular, enrichment, cultural, or social 30 activities. For the purposes of this subsection , “caregiver” 31 means an individual or an agency licensed under this chapter 32 with which a child in foster care has been placed or a juvenile 33 shelter care home approved under chapter 232 in which a child 34 in foster care has been placed. 35 -502- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 502/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 771. Section 237.3, Code 2023, is amended to read as 1 follows: 2 237.3 Rules. 3 1. Except as otherwise provided by subsections 3 and 4 , 4 the administrator department shall promulgate, after their 5 adoption by the council on human services , and enforce in 6 accordance with chapter 17A , administrative rules necessary 7 to implement this chapter . Formulation of the rules shall 8 include consultation with representatives of child foster care 9 providers , and other persons affected by this chapter . The 10 rules shall encourage the provision of child foster care in a 11 single-family, home environment, exempting the single-family, 12 home facility from inappropriate rules. 13 2. Rules applicable to licensees shall include but are not 14 limited to: 15 a. Types of facilities which include but are not limited to 16 group foster care facilities and family foster care homes. 17 b. The number, qualifications, character, and parenting 18 ability of personnel necessary to assure the health, safety and 19 welfare of children receiving child foster care. 20 c. Programs for education and in-service training of 21 personnel. 22 d. The physical environment of a facility. 23 e. Policies for intake, assessment, admission and discharge. 24 f. Housing, health, safety, and medical care policies 25 for children receiving child foster care. The medical care 26 policies shall include but are not limited to all of the 27 following: 28 (1) Provision by the department to the foster care provider 29 at or before the time of a child’s placement of the child’s 30 health records and any other information possessed or known 31 about the health of the child or about a member of the child’s 32 family that pertains to the child’s health. 33 (2) If the health records supplied in accordance with 34 the child’s case permanency plan to the foster care provider 35 -503- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 503/ 1568
H.F. _____ are incomplete or the provider requests specific health 1 information, provision for obtaining additional health 2 information from the child’s parent or other source and 3 supplying the additional information to the foster care 4 provider. 5 (3) Provision for emergency health coverage of the child 6 while the child is engaged in temporary out-of-state travel 7 with the child’s foster family. 8 g. (1) The adequacy of programs available to children 9 receiving child foster care provided by agencies, including but 10 not limited to: 11 (a) Dietary services. 12 (b) Social services. 13 (c) Activity programs. 14 (d) Behavior management procedures. 15 (e) Educational programs, including special education 16 as defined in section 256B.2, subsection 1 , paragraph “b” , 17 where appropriate, which are approved by the state board of 18 education. 19 (2) The department shall not promulgate rules which 20 regulate individual licensees in the subject areas enumerated 21 in this paragraph “g” . 22 h. Policies for involvement of biological parents. 23 i. Records a licensee is required to keep, and reports a 24 licensee is required to make to the administrator department . 25 j. Prior to the licensing of an individual as a foster 26 family home, a required, written social assessment of the 27 quality of the living situation in the home of the individual, 28 and a required compilation of personal references for the 29 individual other than those references given by the individual. 30 k. Elements of a foster care placement agreement outlining 31 rights and responsibilities associated with an individual 32 providing family foster care. The rights and responsibilities 33 shall include but are not limited to all of the following: 34 (1) Receiving information prior to the child’s placement 35 -504- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 504/ 1568
H.F. _____ regarding risk factors concerning the child that are known to 1 the department, including but not limited to notice if the 2 child is required to register under chapter 692A . 3 (2) Having regularly scheduled meetings with each case 4 manager assigned to the child. 5 (3) Receiving access to any reports prepared by a service 6 provider who is working with the child unless the access is 7 prohibited by state or federal law. 8 3. Rules governing fire safety in facilities with child 9 foster care provided by agencies shall be promulgated by the 10 state fire marshal pursuant to section 100.1, subsection 5 , 11 after consultation with the administrator director . 12 4. Rules governing sanitation, water and waste disposal 13 standards for facilities shall be promulgated by the Iowa 14 department of public health pursuant to section 135.11, 15 subsection 12, after consultation with the administrator 16 director . 17 5. In case of a conflict between rules promulgated pursuant 18 to subsections 3 and 4 and local rules, the more stringent 19 requirement applies. 20 6. Rules of the department shall not prohibit the licensing, 21 as foster family homes, of individuals who are departmental 22 employees not directly engaged in the administration of the 23 child foster care program pursuant to this chapter . 24 7. If an agency is accredited by the joint commission 25 on the accreditation of health care organizations under the 26 commission’s consolidated standards for residential settings 27 or by the council on accreditation of services for families 28 and children, the department shall modify facility licensure 29 standards applied to the agency in order to avoid duplicating 30 standards applied through accreditation. 31 8. The department, in consultation with the judicial 32 branch, the division of criminal and juvenile justice planning 33 of the department of human rights, residential treatment 34 providers, the foster care provider association, and other 35 -505- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 505/ 1568
H.F. _____ parties which may be affected, shall review the licensing rules 1 pertaining to residential treatment facilities, and examine 2 whether the rules allow the facilities to accept and provide 3 effective treatment to juveniles with serious problems who 4 might not otherwise be placed in those facilities. 5 9. The department shall adopt rules specifying the elements 6 of a preadoptive care agreement outlining the rights and 7 responsibilities associated with a person providing preadoptive 8 care, as defined in section 232.2 . 9 10. The department shall adopt rules to administer the 10 exception to the definition of child care in section 237A.1, 11 subsection 3 , paragraph “l” , allowing a child care facility, for 12 purposes of providing respite care to a foster family home, to 13 provide care, supervision, or guidance of a child for a period 14 of twenty-four hours or more who is placed with the licensed 15 foster family home. 16 Sec. 772. Section 237.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 17 follows: 18 237.4 License required —— exceptions. 19 An individual or an agency, as defined in section 237.1 , 20 shall not provide child foster care unless the individual or 21 agency obtains a license issued by the administrator under this 22 chapter . However, a license is not required of the following: 23 1. An individual providing child foster care for a total of 24 not more than twenty days in one calendar year. 25 2. A residential care facility licensed under chapter 135C 26 which is approved for the care of children. 27 3. A hospital licensed under chapter 135B . 28 4. A health care facility licensed under chapter 135C . 29 5. A juvenile detention home or juvenile shelter care home 30 approved under section 232.142 . 31 6. An institution listed in section 218.1 . 32 7. A facility licensed under chapter 125 . 33 8. An individual providing child care as a babysitter at the 34 request of a parent, guardian or relative having lawful custody 35 -506- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 506/ 1568
H.F. _____ of the child. 1 Sec. 773. Section 237.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 2 follows: 3 237.5 License application and issuance —— denial, suspension, 4 or revocation —— provisional licenses. 5 1. An individual or an agency shall apply for a license 6 by completing an application to the administrator department 7 upon forms furnished by the administrator department . The 8 administrator department shall issue or reissue a license if 9 the administrator department determines that the applicant or 10 licensee is or upon commencing operation will provide child 11 foster care in compliance with this chapter . An initial 12 license for an individual is valid for one year from the date 13 of issuance. After the first two years of licensure, a license 14 for an individual is valid for two years from the most recent 15 date of issuance except that the administrator department , 16 within the administrator’s director’s discretion and based upon 17 the performance of the licensee, may require annual renewal 18 of the license or may issue a provisional license pursuant to 19 subsection 3 . A license for an agency is valid for up to three 20 years from the date of issuance for the period determined by 21 the administrator department in accordance with administrative 22 rules providing criteria for making the determination. The 23 license shall state on its face the name of the licensee, the 24 type of facility, the particular premises for which the license 25 is issued, and the number of children who may be cared for by 26 the facility on the premises at one time. The license shall 27 be posted in a conspicuous place in the physical plant of the 28 facility, except that if the facility is in a single-family 29 home the license may be kept where it is readily available for 30 examination upon request. 31 2. The administrator department , after notice and 32 opportunity for an evidentiary hearing, may deny an application 33 for a license, and may suspend or revoke a license, if the 34 applicant or licensee violates this chapter or the rules 35 -507- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 507/ 1568
H.F. _____ promulgated pursuant to this chapter , or knowingly makes 1 a false statement concerning a material fact or conceals 2 a material fact on the license application or in a report 3 regarding operation of the facility submitted to the 4 administrator department . 5 3. The administrator department may issue a provisional 6 license for not more than one year to a licensee whose 7 facility does not meet the requirements of this chapter , if 8 written plans to bring the facility into compliance with the 9 applicable requirements are submitted to and approved by the 10 administrator department . The plans shall state a specific 11 time when compliance will be achieved. Only one provisional 12 license shall be issued for a facility by reason of the same 13 deficiency. 14 Sec. 774. Section 237.6, Code 2023, is amended to read as 15 follows: 16 237.6 Restricted use of facility. 17 A licensee shall not furnish child foster care in a building 18 or on premises not designated in the license. A licensee 19 shall not furnish child foster care to a greater number of 20 children than is designated in the license, unless authorized 21 by the administrator so authorizes department . Multiple 22 licenses authorizing separate and distinct parts of a facility 23 to provide different categories of child foster care may be 24 issued. 25 Sec. 775. Section 237.7, Code 2023, is amended to read as 26 follows: 27 237.7 Reports and inspections. 28 The administrator department may require submission of 29 reports by a licensee, and shall cause at least one annual 30 unannounced inspection of each facility to assess the quality 31 of the living situation and to determine compliance with 32 applicable requirements and standards. The inspections shall 33 be conducted by the department of inspections and appeals. 34 The director of the department of inspections and appeals 35 -508- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 508/ 1568
H.F. _____ may examine records of a licensee, including but not limited 1 to corporate records and board minutes, and may inquire into 2 matters concerning a licensee and its employees relating to 3 requirements and standards for child foster care under this 4 chapter . 5 Sec. 776. Section 237.8, Code 2023, is amended to read as 6 follows: 7 237.8 Personnel. 8 1. A person shall not be allowed to provide services in a 9 facility if the person has a disease which is transmissible to 10 other persons through required contact in the workplace, which 11 presents a significant risk of infecting other persons, which 12 presents a substantial possibility of harming other persons, or 13 for which no reasonable accommodation can eliminate the risk of 14 infecting other persons. 15 2. a. (1) If a person is being considered for licensure 16 under this chapter , or for employment involving direct 17 responsibility for a child or in a facility where children 18 reside, by a licensee under this chapter , or if a person will 19 reside in a facility utilized by a licensee, and if the person 20 has been convicted of a crime or has a record of founded child 21 abuse, the record check evaluation system of the department 22 and the licensee for an employee of the licensee shall perform 23 an evaluation to determine whether the crime or founded 24 child abuse warrants prohibition of licensure, employment, 25 or residence in the facility. The department record check 26 evaluation system shall conduct criminal and child abuse record 27 checks in this state and may conduct these checks in other 28 states. The evaluation shall be performed in accordance with 29 procedures adopted for this purpose by the department. 30 (2) If the criminal and child abuse record checks conducted 31 in this state under subparagraph (1) for an individual being 32 considered for licensure under this chapter , or for employment 33 involving direct responsibility for a child or in a facility 34 where children reside, by a licensee under this chapter , or 35 -509- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 509/ 1568
H.F. _____ for an individual who will reside in a facility utilized by 1 a licensee, have been completed and the individual either 2 does not have a record of crime or founded child abuse or the 3 department’s record check evaluation system’s evaluation of 4 the record has determined that prohibition of the individual’s 5 licensure or employment is not warranted, the individual may 6 be provisionally approved for licensure or employment pending 7 the outcome of the fingerprint-based criminal history check 8 conducted pursuant to subparagraph (4). 9 (3) An individual being considered for licensure under this 10 chapter , or for employment involving direct responsibility for 11 a child or in a facility where children reside, by a licensee 12 under this chapter , or for an individual who will reside in a 13 facility utilized by a licensee, shall not be granted a license 14 or be employed and an evaluation shall not be performed under 15 this subsection if the individual has been convicted of any of 16 the following felony offenses: 17 (a) Within the five-year period preceding the application 18 date, a drug-related offense. 19 (b) Child endangerment or neglect or abandonment of a 20 dependent person. 21 (c) Domestic abuse. 22 (d) A crime against a child, including but not limited to 23 sexual exploitation of a minor. 24 (e) A forcible felony. 25 (4) If an individual is being considered for licensure under 26 this chapter , or for employment involving direct responsibility 27 for a child or in a facility where children reside, by a 28 licensee under this chapter , or if an individual will reside 29 in a facility utilized by a licensee, or if an individual is 30 subject to licensure under this chapter as a foster parent, 31 in addition to the record checks conducted under subparagraph 32 (1), the individual’s fingerprints shall be provided to the 33 department of public safety for submission through the state 34 criminal history repository to the United States department 35 -510- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 510/ 1568
H.F. _____ of justice, federal bureau of investigation for a national 1 criminal history check. The cost of the criminal history check 2 conducted under this subparagraph is the responsibility of the 3 department of human services . 4 (5) If the criminal and child abuse record checks conducted 5 in this state under subparagraph (1) for an individual being 6 considered for licensure as a foster parent have been completed 7 and the individual either does not have a record of crime 8 or founded abuse or the department’s record check evaluation 9 system’s evaluation of the record has determined that 10 prohibition of the individual’s licensure is not warranted, the 11 individual may be provisionally approved for licensure pending 12 the outcome of the fingerprint-based criminal history check 13 conducted pursuant to subparagraph (4). 14 (6) An individual applying to be a foster parent licensee 15 shall not be granted a license and an evaluation shall not be 16 performed under this subsection if the individual has been 17 convicted of any of the following felony offenses: 18 (a) Within the five-year period preceding the application 19 date, a drug-related offense. 20 (b) Child endangerment or neglect or abandonment of a 21 dependent person. 22 (c) Domestic abuse. 23 (d) A crime against a child, including but not limited to 24 sexual exploitation of a minor. 25 (e) A forcible felony. 26 b. Except as otherwise provided in paragraph “a” , if the 27 department record check evaluation system determines that a 28 person has committed a crime or has a record of founded child 29 abuse and is licensed, employed by a licensee, or resides in a 30 licensed facility the department record check evaluation system 31 shall notify the licensee that an evaluation will be conducted 32 to determine whether prohibition of the person’s licensure, 33 employment, or residence is warranted. 34 c. In an evaluation, the department record check evaluation 35 -511- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 511/ 1568
H.F. _____ system and the licensee for an employee of the licensee shall 1 consider the nature and seriousness of the crime or founded 2 child abuse in relation to the position sought or held, the 3 time elapsed since the commission of the crime or founded child 4 abuse, the circumstances under which the crime or founded 5 child abuse was committed, the degree of rehabilitation, the 6 likelihood that the person will commit the crime or founded 7 child abuse again, and the number of crimes or founded child 8 abuses committed by the person involved. The department record 9 check evaluation system may permit a person who is evaluated 10 to be licensed, employed, or to reside, or to continue to be 11 licensed, employed, or to reside in a licensed facility, if the 12 person complies with the department’s record check evaluation 13 system’s conditions relating to the person’s licensure, 14 employment, or residence, which may include completion of 15 additional training. For an employee of a licensee, these 16 conditional requirements shall be developed with the licensee. 17 The department record check evaluation system has final 18 authority in determining whether prohibition of the person’s 19 licensure, employment, or residence is warranted and in 20 developing any conditional requirements under this paragraph. 21 d. If the department record check evaluation system 22 determines that the person has committed a crime or has a 23 record of founded child abuse which warrants prohibition of 24 licensure, employment, or residence, the person shall not be 25 licensed under this chapter and shall not be employed by a 26 licensee or reside in a licensed facility. 27 3. In addition to the record checks required under 28 subsection 2 , the department of human services record check 29 evaluation system may conduct dependent adult abuse record 30 checks in this state and may conduct these checks in other 31 states, on a random basis. The provisions of subsection 2 , 32 relative to an evaluation following a determination that a 33 person has been convicted of a crime or has a record of founded 34 child abuse, shall also apply to a random check conducted under 35 -512- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 512/ 1568
H.F. _____ this subsection . 1 4. On or after July 1, 1994, a A licensee shall inform 2 all new applicants for employment of the possibility of the 3 performance of a record check and shall obtain, from the 4 applicant, a signed acknowledgment of the receipt of the 5 information. 6 5. On or after July 1, 1994, a A licensee shall include the 7 following inquiry in an application for employment: 8 Do you have a record of founded child or dependent adult abuse 9 or have you ever been convicted of a crime, in this state or any 10 other state? 11 Sec. 777. Section 237.13, Code 2023, is amended to read as 12 follows: 13 237.13 Foster home insurance fund. 14 1. For the purposes of this section , “foster home” means an 15 individual, as defined in section 237.1, subsection 7 , who is 16 licensed to provide child foster care and shall also be known 17 as a “licensed foster home” . 18 2. The foster home insurance fund shall be administered by 19 the department of human services . The fund shall consist of 20 all moneys appropriated by the general assembly for deposit 21 in the fund. The department shall use moneys in the fund to 22 provide home and property coverage for foster parents to cover 23 damages to property resulting from the actions of a foster 24 child residing in a foster home or to reimburse foster parents 25 for the cost of purchasing foster care liability insurance and 26 to perform the administrative functions necessary to carry out 27 this section . The department may establish limitations of 28 liability for individual claims as deemed reasonable by the 29 department. 30 3. The department of human services shall adopt rules, 31 pursuant to chapter 17A , to carry out the provisions of this 32 section . 33 Sec. 778. Section 237.15, subsection 7, Code 2023, is 34 amended to read as follows: 35 -513- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 513/ 1568
H.F. _____ 7. “Person or court responsible for the child” means the 1 department, including but not limited to the department of 2 health and human services, the agency, or the individual who is 3 the guardian of a child by court order issued by the juvenile 4 or district court and has the responsibility of the care of the 5 child, or the court having jurisdiction over the child. 6 Sec. 779. Section 237.16, Code 2023, is amended to read as 7 follows: 8 237.16 Child advocacy board —— staff . 9 1. The child advocacy board is created within the department 10 of inspections and appeals . The state board consists of nine 11 members appointed by the governor, subject to confirmation 12 by the senate and directly responsible to the governor. One 13 member shall be an active court appointed special advocate 14 volunteer, one member shall be an active member of a local 15 citizen foster care review board, and one member shall be a 16 judicial branch employee or judicial officer appointed from 17 nominees submitted by the judicial branch. The appointment is 18 for a term of four years that begins and ends as provided in 19 section 69.19 . Vacancies on the state board shall be filled in 20 the same manner as original appointments are made. 21 2. The members of the state board shall annually select a 22 chairperson, vice chairperson, and other officers the members 23 deem necessary. The members may be entitled to receive 24 reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in 25 the performance of their duties, subject to available funding. 26 Each member of the board may also be eligible to receive 27 compensation as provided in section 7E.6 . The state board 28 shall meet at least twice a year. 29 3. An employee of the department or of the department of 30 inspections and appeals , an employee of a child-placing agency, 31 an employee of an agency with which the department contracts 32 for services for children under foster care, a foster parent 33 providing foster care, or an employee of the district court 34 is not eligible to serve on the state board. However, the 35 -514- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 514/ 1568
H.F. _____ judicial branch employee or judicial officer appointed from 1 nominees submitted by the judicial branch in accordance with 2 subsection 1 shall be eligible to serve on the state board. 3 4. The department and the department of inspections and 4 appeals shall jointly develop written protocols detailing the 5 responsibilities of each the department with regard to children 6 under the purview of the state board. The protocols shall be 7 reviewed by the departments department on an annual basis. 8 5. The director shall employ appropriate staff for the state 9 board in accordance with available funding. 10 Sec. 780. Section 237.18, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 11 amended by striking the subsection. 12 Sec. 781. Section 237.21, subsection 5, Code 2023, is 13 amended to read as follows: 14 5. Members of the state board and local boards, court 15 appointed special advocates, and the employees of the 16 department and the department of inspections and appeals are 17 subject to standards of confidentiality pursuant to sections 18 217.30 , 228.6, subsection 1 , sections 235A.15 , 600.16 , 19 and 600.16A . Members of the state and local boards, court 20 appointed special advocates, and employees of the department 21 and the department of inspections and appeals who disclose 22 information or records of the board or department, other than 23 as provided in subsections 2, 3, and 4 , section 232.126 , 24 and section 237.20, subsection 2 , are guilty of a simple 25 misdemeanor. 26 Sec. 782. Section 237A.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 27 follows: 28 237A.1 Definitions. 29 As used in this chapter unless the context otherwise 30 requires: 31 1. “Administrator” means the administrator of the division 32 of the department designated by the director to administer this 33 chapter . 34 2. 1. “Child” means either of the following: 35 -515- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 515/ 1568
H.F. _____ a. A person twelve years of age or younger. 1 b. A person thirteen years of age or older but younger than 2 nineteen years of age who has a developmental disability as 3 defined under the federal Developmental Disabilities Assistance 4 and Bill of Rights Act of 2000, Pub. L. No. 106-402, as 5 codified in 42 U.S.C. §15002(8). 6 3. 2. “Child care” means the care, supervision, and 7 guidance of a child by a person other than the child’s parent, 8 guardian, or custodian for periods of less than twenty-four 9 hours per day per child on a regular basis, but does not 10 include care, supervision, and guidance of a child by any of 11 the following: 12 a. An instructional program for children who are attending 13 prekindergarten as defined by the state board of education 14 under section 256.11 or a higher grade level and are at least 15 four years of age, or are at least three years of age and 16 eligible for special education under chapter 256B , administered 17 by any of the following: 18 (1) A public or nonpublic school system accredited by the 19 department of education or the state board of regents. 20 (2) A nonpublic school system which is not accredited by the 21 department of education or the state board of regents. 22 b. Any of the following church-related programs: 23 (1) An instructional program. 24 (2) A youth program other than a preschool, before or after 25 school child care program, or other child care program. 26 (3) A program providing care to children on church premises 27 while the children’s parents are attending church-related or 28 church-sponsored activities on the church premises. 29 c. Short-term classes of less than two weeks’ duration held 30 between school terms or during a break within a school term. 31 d. A child care center for sick children operated as part of 32 a pediatrics unit in a hospital licensed by the department of 33 inspections and appeals pursuant to chapter 135B . 34 e. A program operated not more than one day per week by 35 -516- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 516/ 1568
H.F. _____ volunteers which meets all of the following conditions: 1 (1) Not more than eleven children are served per volunteer. 2 (2) The program operates for less than four hours during any 3 twenty-four-hour period. 4 (3) The program is provided at no cost to the children’s 5 parent, guardian, or custodian. 6 f. A program administered by a political subdivision of the 7 state which is primarily for recreational or social purposes 8 and is limited to children who are five years of age or older 9 and attending school. 10 g. An after school program continuously offered throughout 11 the school year calendar to children who are at least five 12 years of age and are enrolled in school, and attend the program 13 intermittently or a summer-only program for such children. The 14 program must be provided through a nominal membership fee or 15 at no cost. 16 h. A special activity program which meets less than four 17 hours per day for the sole purpose of the special activity. 18 Special activity programs include but are not limited to music 19 or dance classes, organized athletic or sports programs, 20 recreational classes, scouting programs, and hobby or craft 21 clubs or classes. 22 i. A nationally accredited camp. 23 j. A structured program for the purpose of providing 24 therapeutic, rehabilitative, or supervisory services to 25 children under any of the following: 26 (1) A purchase of service or managed care contract with the 27 department. 28 (2) A contract approved by a governance board of a 29 decategorization of child welfare and juvenile justice funding 30 project created under section 232.188 . 31 (3) An arrangement approved by a juvenile court order. 32 k. Care provided on-site to children of parents residing in 33 an emergency, homeless, or domestic violence shelter. 34 l. A child care facility providing respite care to a 35 -517- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 517/ 1568
H.F. _____ licensed foster family home for a period of twenty-four hours 1 or more to a child who is placed with that licensed foster 2 family home. 3 m. A program offered to a child whose parent, guardian, 4 or custodian is engaged solely in a recreational or social 5 activity, remains immediately available and accessible on the 6 physical premises on which the child’s care is provided, and 7 does not engage in employment while the care is provided. 8 However, if the recreational or social activity is provided 9 in a fitness center or on the premises of a nonprofit 10 organization, the parent, guardian, or custodian of the child 11 may be employed to teach or lead the activity. 12 4. 3. “Child care center” or “center” means a facility 13 providing child care or preschool services for seven or more 14 children, except when the facility is registered as a child 15 development home. 16 5. 4. “Child care facility” or “facility” means a child 17 care center, preschool, or a registered child development home. 18 6. 5. “Child care home” means a person or program providing 19 child care to any of the following children at any one time 20 that is not registered to provide child care under this 21 chapter , as authorized under section 237A.3 : 22 a. Five or fewer children. 23 b. Six or fewer children, if at least one of the children 24 is school-aged. 25 7. 6. “Child development home” means a person or program 26 registered under section 237A.3A that may provide child care to 27 seven or more children at any one time. 28 7. “Council” means the council on health and human services. 29 8. “Department” means the department of health and human 30 services. 31 9. “Director” means the director of health and human 32 services. 33 10. “Infant” means a child who is less than twenty-four 34 months of age. 35 -518- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 518/ 1568
H.F. _____ 11. “Involvement with child care” means licensed or 1 registered under this chapter , employed in a child care 2 facility, residing in a child care facility, receiving public 3 funding for providing child care, or providing child care as a 4 child care home provider, or residing in a child care home. 5 12. “Licensed center” means a center issued a full or 6 provisional license by the department under the provisions 7 of this chapter or a center for which a license is being 8 processed. 9 13. “Poverty level” means the poverty level defined by the 10 most recently revised poverty income guidelines published by 11 the United States department of health and human services. 12 14. “Preschool” means a child care facility which provides 13 to children ages three through five, for periods of time not 14 exceeding three hours per day, programs designed to help the 15 children to develop intellectual skills, social skills, and 16 motor skills, and to extend their interest and understanding 17 of the world about them. 18 15. “School” means kindergarten or a higher grade level. 19 16. “State child care advisory committee” means the state 20 child care advisory committee established pursuant to section 21 135.173A . 22 Sec. 783. Section 237A.2, subsection 1, paragraph a, Code 23 2023, is amended to read as follows: 24 a. An application for a license or a renewal has been filed 25 with the administrator department on forms provided by the 26 department. 27 Sec. 784. Section 237A.2, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 28 amended to read as follows: 29 3. The administrator department may reduce a previously 30 issued license to a provisional license or issue a provisional 31 license for a period of time not to exceed one year if the 32 center does not meet standards required under this section . 33 A provisional license shall not be renewable in regard to 34 the same standards for more than two consecutive years. A 35 -519- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 519/ 1568
H.F. _____ provisional license shall be posted in a conspicuous place 1 in the center as provided in this section . If written plans 2 to bring the center up to standards, giving specific dates 3 for completion of work, are submitted to and approved by the 4 department, the provisional license shall be renewable as 5 provided in this subsection . 6 Sec. 785. Section 237A.3A, subsection 3, paragraph a, Code 7 2023, is amended to read as follows: 8 a. Three categories of standards shall be applicable to 9 child development homes. The initial designations of the 10 categories, which may be revised by the department, shall be 11 “A”, “B”, and “C”, as ranked from less stringent standards and 12 capacity to more stringent standards and capacity. The “C” 13 registration category standards shall require the highest level 14 of provider qualifications and allow the greatest capacity of 15 the three categories. The department of human services, in 16 consultation with the Iowa department of public health, shall 17 adopt rules applying standards to each category specifying 18 provider qualifications and training, health and safety 19 requirements, capacity, amount of space available per child, 20 and other minimum requirements. The capacity requirements 21 shall take into consideration the provider’s own children, 22 children who have a mild illness, children receiving part-time 23 child care, and children served as a sibling group in overnight 24 care. 25 Sec. 786. Section 237A.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 26 follows: 27 237A.5 Personnel. 28 1. All personnel in licensed or registered facilities 29 shall have good health as evidenced by a report following a 30 preemployment physical examination taken within six months 31 prior to beginning employment. The examination shall include 32 communicable disease tests by a licensed physician as defined 33 in section 135C.1 or a licensed physician assistant as defined 34 in section 148C.1 and shall be repeated every three years after 35 -520- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 520/ 1568
H.F. _____ initial employment. Controlled medical conditions which would 1 not affect the performance of the employee in the capacity 2 employed shall not prohibit employment. 3 2. a. For the purposes of this section , unless the context 4 otherwise requires: 5 (1) “Person subject to a record check” means a person who is 6 described by any of the following: 7 (a) The person is being considered for licensure or 8 registration or is registered or licensed under this chapter . 9 (b) The person is being considered by a child care facility 10 for employment involving direct responsibility for a child or 11 with access to a child when the child is alone or is employed 12 with such responsibilities. 13 (c) The person will reside or resides in a child care 14 facility. 15 (d) The person has applied for or receives public funding 16 for providing child care. 17 (e) The person will reside or resides in a child care home 18 that is not registered under this chapter but that receives 19 public funding for providing child care. 20 (2) “Person subject to an evaluation” means a person subject 21 to a record check whose record indicates that the person has 22 committed a transgression. 23 (3) “Transgression” means the existence of any of the 24 following in a person’s record: 25 (a) Conviction of a crime. 26 (b) A record of having committed founded child or dependent 27 adult abuse. 28 (c) Listing in the sex offender registry under chapter 692A . 29 (d) A record of having committed a public or civil offense. 30 (e) The department has revoked a child care facility 31 registration or license due to the person’s continued or 32 repeated failure to operate the child care facility in 33 compliance with this chapter and rules adopted pursuant to this 34 chapter . 35 -521- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 521/ 1568
H.F. _____ b. If an individual person subject to a record check is 1 being considered for employment by a child care facility or 2 child care home provider, in lieu of requesting a record check 3 in this state to be conducted by the department record check 4 evaluation system under paragraph “c” , the child care facility 5 or child care home may access the single contact repository 6 established pursuant to section 135C.33 as necessary to conduct 7 a criminal and child abuse record check of the individual 8 in this state. A copy of the results of the record check 9 conducted through the single contact repository shall also be 10 provided to the department record check evaluation system . 11 If the record check indicates the individual is a person 12 subject to an evaluation, the child care facility or child care 13 home may request that the department record check evaluation 14 system perform an evaluation as provided in this subsection . 15 Otherwise, the individual shall not be employed by the child 16 care facility or child care home. 17 c. Unless a record check has already been conducted in 18 accordance with paragraph “b” , the department record check 19 evaluation system shall conduct a criminal and child abuse 20 record check in this state for a person who is subject to a 21 record check and may conduct such a check in other states. In 22 addition, the department record check evaluation system may 23 conduct a dependent adult abuse, sex offender registry, or 24 other public or civil offense record check in this state or in 25 other states for a person who is subject to a record check. 26 d. (1) For a person subject to a record check, in 27 addition to any other record check conducted pursuant to this 28 subsection , the person’s fingerprints shall be provided to the 29 department of public safety for submission through the state 30 criminal history repository to the United States department 31 of justice, federal bureau of investigation for a national 32 criminal history check. The department may adopt rules 33 specifying criteria in the public interest for requiring the 34 national criminal history check of a person to be repeated. 35 -522- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 522/ 1568
H.F. _____ (2) Except as otherwise provided by law, the cost of a 1 national criminal history check conducted in accordance with 2 subparagraph (1) and the state record checks conducted in 3 accordance with paragraph “c” that are conducted in connection 4 with a person’s involvement with a child care center are not 5 the responsibility of the department. The department is 6 responsible for the cost of such checks conducted in connection 7 with a person’s involvement with a child development home or 8 child care home. 9 (3) If record checks under paragraph “b” or “c” have been 10 conducted on a person subject to a record check and the results 11 do not warrant prohibition of the person’s involvement with 12 child care or otherwise present protective concerns, the person 13 may be involved with child care on a provisional basis until 14 the record check under subparagraph (1) has been completed. 15 (4) If a person subject to a record check refuses to consent 16 to a record check or if the person makes what the person knows 17 to be a false statement of material fact in connection with a 18 record check, the person shall be prohibited from involvement 19 with child care. 20 e. (1) If a record check performed pursuant to this 21 subsection identifies an individual as a person subject to 22 an evaluation, an evaluation shall be performed to determine 23 whether prohibition of the person’s involvement with child care 24 is warranted. The evaluation shall be performed in accordance 25 with procedures adopted for this purpose by the department. 26 (2) Prior to performing an evaluation, the department 27 record check evaluation system shall notify the affected 28 person, licensee, registrant, or child care home applying for 29 or receiving public funding for providing child care, that an 30 evaluation will be conducted to determine whether prohibition 31 of the person’s involvement with child care is warranted. 32 f. If a record check performed in accordance with paragraph 33 “b” or “c” identifies that an individual is a person subject 34 to an evaluation, the department record check evaluation 35 -523- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 523/ 1568
H.F. _____ system shall perform the evaluation in accordance with this 1 subsection , even if the application which made the person 2 subject to the record check is withdrawn or the circumstances 3 which made the person subject to the record check are no longer 4 applicable. If the department’s record check evaluation 5 system’s evaluation determines that prohibition of the person’s 6 involvement with child care is warranted, the provisions of 7 this subsection regarding such a prohibition shall apply. 8 g. A person subject to a record check who is or was employed 9 by a child care facility or child care home provider and 10 is hired by another child care facility or child care home 11 provider shall be subject to a record check in accordance 12 with this subsection . However, if the person was subject 13 to an evaluation because of a transgression in the person’s 14 record and the evaluation determined that the transgression 15 did not warrant prohibition of the person’s involvement 16 with child care and the latest record checks do not indicate 17 there is a transgression that was committed subsequent to 18 that evaluation, the person may commence employment with the 19 other child care facility or provider in accordance with the 20 department’s evaluation and an exemption from any requirements 21 for reevaluation of the latest record checks is authorized. 22 Authorization of an exemption under this paragraph “g” from 23 requirements for reevaluation of the latest record checks by 24 the department record check evaluation system is subject to all 25 of the following provisions: 26 (1) The position with the subsequent employer is 27 substantially the same or has the same job responsibilities as 28 the position for which the previous evaluation was performed. 29 (2) Any restrictions placed on the person’s employment 30 in the previous evaluation by the department record check 31 evaluation system shall remain applicable in the person’s 32 subsequent employment. 33 (3) The person subject to the record checks has maintained a 34 copy of the previous evaluation and provides the evaluation to 35 -524- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 524/ 1568
H.F. _____ the subsequent employer or the previous employer provides the 1 previous evaluation from the person’s personnel file pursuant 2 to the person’s authorization. If a physical copy of the 3 previous evaluation is not provided to the subsequent employer, 4 the record checks shall be reevaluated. 5 (4) Although an exemption under this paragraph “g” may 6 be authorized, the subsequent employer may instead request a 7 reevaluation of the record checks and may employ the person 8 while the reevaluation is being performed. 9 h. In an evaluation, the department record check evaluation 10 system shall consider the nature and seriousness of the 11 transgression in relation to the position sought or held, the 12 time elapsed since the commission of the transgression, the 13 circumstances under which the transgression was committed, 14 the degree of rehabilitation, the likelihood that the person 15 will commit the transgression again, and the number of 16 transgressions committed by the person involved. In addition 17 to record check information, the department record check 18 evaluation system may utilize information from the department’s 19 record check evaluation system’s case records in performing the 20 evaluation. The department record check evaluation system may 21 permit a person who is evaluated to maintain involvement with 22 child care, if the person complies with the department’s record 23 check evaluation system’s conditions and corrective action plan 24 relating to the person’s involvement with child care. The 25 department record check evaluation system has final authority 26 in determining whether prohibition of the person’s involvement 27 with child care is warranted and in developing any conditional 28 requirements and corrective action plan under this paragraph. 29 i. (1) A person subject to an evaluation shall be 30 prohibited from involvement with child care under any of the 31 following circumstances: 32 (a) The person has a record of founded child abuse or 33 dependent adult abuse that was determined to be sexual abuse. 34 (b) The person is listed or is required to be listed on 35 -525- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 525/ 1568
H.F. _____ any state sex offender registry or the national sex offender 1 registry. 2 (c) The person has committed any of the following 3 felony-level offenses: 4 (i) Child endangerment or neglect or abandonment of a 5 dependent person. 6 (ii) Domestic abuse. 7 (iii) A crime against a child including but not limited to 8 sexual exploitation of a minor. 9 (iv) A forcible felony. 10 (v) Arson. 11 (d) The person has a record of a misdemeanor conviction 12 against a child that constitutes one of the following offenses: 13 (i) Child abuse. 14 (ii) Child endangerment. 15 (iii) Sexual assault. 16 (iv) Child pornography. 17 (2) If, within five years prior to the date of application 18 for registration or licensure under this chapter , for 19 employment or residence in a child care facility or child care 20 home, or for receipt of public funding for providing child 21 care, a person subject to an evaluation has been convicted 22 of a controlled substance offense or has been found to have 23 committed physical abuse, the person shall be prohibited from 24 involvement with child care for a period of five years from 25 the date of conviction or founded abuse. After the five-year 26 prohibition period, the person may submit an application for 27 registration or licensure under this chapter , or to receive 28 public funding for providing child care, or may request an 29 evaluation, and the department record check evaluation system 30 shall perform an evaluation and, based upon the criteria in 31 paragraph “h” , shall determine whether prohibition of the 32 person’s involvement with child care continues to be warranted. 33 j. If the department record check evaluation system 34 determines, through an evaluation of a person’s transgression, 35 -526- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 526/ 1568
H.F. _____ that the person’s prohibition of involvement with child care is 1 warranted, the person shall be prohibited from involvement with 2 child care. The department record check evaluation system may 3 identify a period of time after which the person may request 4 that another record check and evaluation be performed. A 5 person who continues involvement with child care in violation 6 of this subsection is subject to penalty under section 237A.19 7 or injunction under section 237A.20 . 8 k. If it has been determined that a child receiving child 9 care from a child care facility or a child care home is the 10 victim of founded child abuse committed by an employee, 11 license or registration holder, child care home provider, or 12 resident of the child care facility or child care home for 13 which a report is placed in the central registry pursuant to 14 section 232.71D , the administrator department shall provide 15 notification at the time of the determination to the parents, 16 guardians, and custodians of children receiving care from the 17 child care facility or child care home. A notification made 18 under this paragraph shall identify the type of abuse but shall 19 not identify the victim or perpetrator or circumstances of the 20 founded abuse. 21 3. On or after July 1, 1994, a A licensee or registrant 22 shall inform all new applicants for employment of the 23 possibility of the performance of a record check and shall 24 obtain, from the applicant, a signed acknowledgment of the 25 receipt of the information. 26 4. On or after July 1, 1994, a A licensee or registrant 27 shall include the following inquiry in an application for 28 employment: 29 Do you have a record of founded child or dependent adult abuse 30 or have you ever been convicted of a crime, in this state or any 31 other state? 32 5. A person who serves as an unpaid volunteer in a child 33 care facility shall not be required to complete training as a 34 mandatory reporter of child abuse under section 232.69 or under 35 -527- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 527/ 1568
H.F. _____ any other requirement. 1 Sec. 787. Section 237A.6, Code 2023, is amended to read as 2 follows: 3 237A.6 Consultative services. 4 The department shall , and the director of public health 5 may provide consultative services to a person applying for 6 a license or registration, or licensed or registered by the 7 administrator under this chapter . 8 Sec. 788. Section 237A.8, Code 2023, is amended to read as 9 follows: 10 237A.8 Violations —— actions against license or registration. 11 The administrator department , after notice and opportunity 12 for an evidentiary hearing before the department of inspections 13 and appeals, may suspend or revoke a license or certificate of 14 registration issued under this chapter or may reduce a license 15 to a provisional license if the person to whom a license or 16 certificate is issued violates a provision of this chapter or 17 if the person makes false reports regarding the operation of 18 the child care facility to the administrator or a designee of 19 the administrator department . The administrator department 20 shall notify the parent, guardian, or legal custodian of each 21 child for whom the person provides child care at the time 22 of action to suspend or revoke a license or certificate of 23 registration. 24 Sec. 789. Section 237A.12, subsections 3 and 4, Code 2023, 25 are amended to read as follows: 26 3. Rules relating to fire safety for child care centers 27 shall be adopted under this chapter by the state fire marshal 28 in consultation with the department. Rules adopted by the 29 state fire marshal for a building which is owned or leased by a 30 school district or accredited nonpublic school and used as a 31 child care facility shall not differ from standards adopted by 32 the state fire marshal for school buildings under chapter 100 . 33 Rules relating to sanitation shall be adopted by the department 34 in consultation with the director of public health . All rules 35 -528- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 528/ 1568
H.F. _____ shall be developed in consultation with the state child care 1 advisory committee. The state fire marshal shall inspect the 2 facilities. 3 4. If a building is owned or leased by a school district 4 or accredited nonpublic school and complies with standards 5 adopted by the state fire marshal for school buildings under 6 chapter 100 , the building is considered appropriate for use by 7 a child care facility. The rules adopted by the administrator 8 department under this section shall not require the facility 9 to comply with building requirements which differ from 10 requirements for use of the building as a school. 11 Sec. 790. Section 237A.14, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 12 amended to read as follows: 13 4. The department of human services shall adopt rules 14 pursuant to chapter 17A in accordance with this section . 15 Sec. 791. Section 237A.23, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 16 amended to read as follows: 17 1. The departments department and the department of 18 education , public health, and human services shall jointly 19 establish a leadership council for child care training and 20 development in this state. In addition to representatives of 21 the three departments, the leadership council shall include 22 but is not limited to representatives of community colleges, 23 institutions of higher learning under the state board of 24 regents and private institutions of higher education, the 25 Iowa cooperative extension service in agriculture and home 26 economics, and child care resource and referral service 27 agencies. 28 Sec. 792. Section 237A.25, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 29 amended to read as follows: 30 1. The department shall develop consumer information 31 material to assist parents in selecting a child care provider. 32 In developing the material, the department shall consult with 33 department of human services staff, department of education 34 staff, the state child care advisory committee, the early 35 -529- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 529/ 1568
H.F. _____ childhood Iowa state board, and child care resource and 1 referral services. In addition, the department may consult 2 with other entities at the local, state, and national level. 3 Sec. 793. Section 237A.29, subsection 2, paragraph b, 4 unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 5 follows: 6 A child care provider that has been found by the department 7 of inspections and appeals in an administrative proceeding 8 or in a judicial proceeding to have obtained, or has agreed 9 to entry of a civil judgment or judgment by confession that 10 includes a conclusion of law that the child care provider has 11 obtained, by fraudulent means, public funding for provision of 12 child care in an amount equal to or in excess of the minimum 13 amount for a fraudulent practice in the second degree under 14 section 714.10, subsection 1 , paragraph “a” , shall be subject 15 to sanction in accordance with this subsection . Such child 16 care provider shall be subject to a period during which receipt 17 of public funding for provision of child care is conditioned 18 upon no further violations and to one or more of the following 19 sanctions as determined by the department of human services : 20 Sec. 794. Section 237A.30, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 21 amended to read as follows: 22 1. The department shall work with the early childhood Iowa 23 office in the department of management program established in 24 section 256I.5 and the state child care advisory committee in 25 designing and implementing a voluntary quality rating system 26 for each provider type of child care facility. 27 Sec. 795. Section 237C.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 28 follows: 29 237C.1 Definitions. 30 As used in this chapter , unless the context otherwise 31 requires: 32 1. “Administrator” means the administrator of that division 33 of the department designated by the director of human services 34 to administer this chapter or the administrator’s designee. 35 -530- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 530/ 1568
H.F. _____ 2. 1. “Child” or “children” means an individual or 1 individuals under eighteen years of age. 2 3. 2. “Children’s residential facility” means a private 3 facility designed to serve children who have been voluntarily 4 placed for reasons other than an exclusively recreational 5 activity outside of their home by a parent or legal guardian 6 and who are not under the custody or authority of the 7 department of human services , juvenile court, or another 8 governmental agency, that provides twenty-four-hour care, 9 including food, lodging, supervision, education, or other care 10 on a full-time basis by a person other than a relative or 11 guardian of the child, but does not include an entity providing 12 any of the following: 13 a. Care furnished by an individual who receives the child of 14 a personal friend as an occasional and personal guest in the 15 individual’s home, free of charge and not as a business. 16 b. Care furnished by an individual with whom a child has 17 been placed for lawful adoption, unless that adoption is not 18 completed within two years after placement. 19 c. Child care furnished by a child care facility as defined 20 in section 237A.1 . 21 d. Care furnished in a hospital licensed under chapter 22 135B or care furnished in a health care facility as defined in 23 section 135C.1 . 24 e. Care furnished by a juvenile detention home or juvenile 25 shelter care home approved under section 232.142 . 26 f. Care furnished by a child foster care facility licensed 27 under chapter 237 . 28 g. Care furnished by an institution listed in section 218.1 . 29 h. Care furnished by a facility licensed under chapter 125 . 30 i. Care furnished by a psychiatric medical institution for 31 children licensed under chapter 135H . 32 4. 3. “Department” means the department of health and human 33 services. 34 4. “Director” means the director of health and human 35 -531- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 531/ 1568
H.F. _____ services. 1 Sec. 796. Section 237C.3, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 2 amended to read as follows: 3 1. The department of human services shall consult with the 4 department of education , and the department of inspections 5 and appeals, the department of public health, the state fire 6 marshal, and other agencies as determined by the department 7 of human services to establish certification standards for 8 children’s residential facilities in accordance with this 9 chapter . 10 Sec. 797. Section 237C.4, subsections 2 and 3, Code 2023, 11 are amended to read as follows: 12 2. Before the administrator department issues or reissues a 13 certificate of approval to a children’s residential facility 14 under section 237C.6 , the facility shall comply with standards 15 adopted by the state fire marshal under chapter 100 . 16 3. Rules governing sanitation, water, and waste disposal 17 standards for children’s residential facilities shall be 18 adopted by the department of human services in consultation 19 with the director of public health . 20 Sec. 798. Section 237C.4, subsection 7, unnumbered 21 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 22 Prior to establishing, proposing, adopting, or modifying a 23 standard or rule under section 237C.3 , this section, or section 24 282.34 , the department of human services or the department of 25 education, as applicable, shall, at a minimum, do all of the 26 following: 27 Sec. 799. Section 237C.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 28 follows: 29 237C.5 Certificate of approval —— certification required. 30 A person shall not operate a children’s residential facility 31 without a certificate of approval to operate issued by the 32 administrator department under this chapter . 33 Sec. 800. Section 237C.6, subsections 1 and 3, Code 2023, 34 are amended to read as follows: 35 -532- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 532/ 1568
H.F. _____ 1. A person shall apply for a certificate to operate a 1 children’s residential facility by completing and submitting 2 to the administrator department an application in a form 3 and format approved by the administrator department . The 4 administrator department shall issue or reissue a certificate 5 of approval if the administrator department determines that 6 the applicant is or upon commencing operation will provide 7 children’s residential facility services in compliance with 8 this chapter . A certificate of approval is valid for up to one 9 year from the date of issuance for the period determined by 10 the administrator department in accordance with administrative 11 rules providing criteria for making the determination. 12 3. The administrator department may deny an application 13 for issuance or reissuance of a certificate of approval or 14 suspend or revoke a certificate of approval if the applicant 15 or certificate holder, as applicable, fails to comply with 16 this chapter or the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter or 17 knowingly makes a false statement concerning a material fact or 18 conceals a material fact on the application for the issuance 19 or reissuance of a certificate of approval or in a report 20 regarding operation of the children’s residential facility 21 submitted to the administrator department . All operations of a 22 children’s residential facility shall cease during a period of 23 suspension or revocation. The administrator department shall 24 suspend or revoke a certificate of approval of a children’s 25 residential facility that fails to comply with section 282.34 . 26 Sec. 801. Section 237C.8, Code 2023, is amended to read as 27 follows: 28 237C.8 Reports and inspections. 29 The administrator department may require submission of 30 reports by a certificate of approval holder and shall cause 31 at least one annual unannounced inspection of a children’s 32 residential facility to assess compliance with applicable 33 requirements and standards. The inspections shall be conducted 34 by the department of inspections and appeals in addition to 35 -533- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 533/ 1568
H.F. _____ initial, renewal, and other inspections that result from 1 complaints or self-reported incidents. The department of 2 inspections and appeals and the department of human services 3 may examine records of a children’s residential facility and 4 may inquire into matters concerning the children’s residential 5 facility and its employees, volunteers, and subcontractors 6 relating to requirements and standards for children’s 7 residential facilities under this chapter . 8 Sec. 802. Section 238.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 9 follows: 10 238.1 Definitions. 11 For the purpose of this chapter unless the context otherwise 12 requires: 13 1. “Administrator” means the administrator of the division 14 of child and family services of the department of human 15 services. 16 2. 1. “Child” means the same as defined in section 234.1 . 17 3. 2. “Child-placing agency” or “agency” means any agency, 18 whether public, semipublic, or private, which represents that 19 the agency places children permanently or temporarily in 20 private family homes or receives children for placement in 21 private family homes, or which actually engages for gain or 22 otherwise in the placement of children in private family homes. 23 “Agency” includes individuals, institutions, partnerships, 24 voluntary associations, and corporations, other than 25 institutions under the management or control of the department. 26 3. “Council” means the council on health and human services. 27 4. “Department” means the department of health and human 28 services. 29 5. “Director” means the director of health and human 30 services. 31 4. “Person” or “agency” shall include individuals, 32 institutions, partnerships, voluntary associations, and 33 corporations, other than institutions under the management or 34 control of any division or any administrator of the department 35 -534- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 534/ 1568
H.F. _____ of human services. 1 5. “State division” means the same as defined in section 2 234.1 . 3 Sec. 803. Section 238.3, Code 2023, is amended to read as 4 follows: 5 238.3 Authority to license. 6 The administrator department may grant a license under this 7 chapter for the period specified in section 238.9 for the 8 conduct operation of any a child-placing agency in this state. 9 Sec. 804. Section 238.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 10 follows: 11 238.4 Granting of license conditional. 12 No such A license shall not be issued under this chapter 13 unless the person applying shall have shown applicant shows 14 that the person applicant and the person’s applicant’s agents 15 are properly equipped by training and experience to find and 16 select suitable temporary or permanent homes for children and 17 to supervise such the homes when in which the children are 18 placed in them, to the end that safeguard the health, morality, 19 and general well-being of the children placed by them shall be 20 properly safeguarded . 21 Sec. 805. Section 238.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 22 follows: 23 238.5 License required. 24 No A person shall conduct not operate a child-placing 25 agency or solicit or receive funds for its the support of a 26 child-placing agency without an unrevoked license issued by the 27 administrator department within the preceding twelve months 28 preceding to conduct such agency . 29 Sec. 806. Section 238.6, Code 2023, is amended to read as 30 follows: 31 238.6 Form of license. 32 The license shall state the name of the licensee and the 33 particular premises in which the business agency may be carried 34 on operated . 35 -535- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 535/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 807. Section 238.7, Code 2023, is amended to read as 1 follows: 2 238.7 Posting of license. 3 Such A license shall be kept posted in a conspicuous place on 4 the licensed premises. 5 Sec. 808. Section 238.8, Code 2023, is amended to read as 6 follows: 7 238.8 Record of license. 8 A record of the licenses so issued by the department under 9 this chapter shall be kept maintained by the administrator 10 department . 11 Sec. 809. Section 238.10, Code 2023, is amended to read as 12 follows: 13 238.10 Revocation of license. 14 The administrator department may, after due notice and 15 hearing, revoke the license if any of the following applies : 16 1. In case the person to whom the same is issued The 17 licensee violates any provision of this chapter . 18 2. When in the opinion of the administrator such the 19 agency is maintained in such a way as to waste or misuse funds 20 contributed by the public or without due regard to sanitation 21 or hygiene or to the health, comfort, or well-being of the 22 child cared for or placed by the agency. 23 3. In case of violation by the The licensee or the 24 licensee’s agents of violate any law of the state in a manner 25 disclosing moral turpitude or unfitness to maintain such the 26 agency. 27 4. In case any such The agency is conducted operated by a 28 person of ill repute or bad moral character. 29 5. In case said The agency operates in persistent violation 30 of the reasonable regulations of the administrator governing 31 such agencies. 32 Sec. 810. Section 238.11, Code 2023, is amended to read as 33 follows: 34 238.11 Written charges —— findings —— notice. 35 -536- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 536/ 1568
H.F. _____ Written charges against the licensee shall be served upon 1 the licensee at least ten days before a hearing shall be had 2 thereon on the charges and a written copy of the findings 3 and decisions of the administrator upon department following 4 the hearing shall be served upon the licensee in the manner 5 prescribed for the service of original notice in civil actions. 6 Sec. 811. Section 238.12, Code 2023, is amended to read as 7 follows: 8 238.12 Appeal —— judicial review. 9 1. Any A licensee feeling aggrieved by any a decision of 10 the administrator department revoking the licensee’s license 11 may appeal to the council on human services in the manner of 12 form prescribed by such the council. The council shall, upon 13 receipt of such an appeal , give the licensee reasonable notice 14 and opportunity for a fair hearing before such the council 15 or its duly authorized representative or representatives . 16 Following such the hearing the council on human services shall 17 take its final action and notify the licensee in writing. 18 2. Judicial review of the actions of the council may be 19 sought in accordance with the terms of the Iowa administrative 20 procedure Act, chapter 17A . 21 Sec. 812. Section 238.16, Code 2023, is amended to read as 22 follows: 23 238.16 Rules and regulations. 24 It shall be the duty of the administrator to provide such 25 The department shall prescribe general regulations and rules 26 for the conduct of all such child-placing agencies as shall be 27 necessary to effect the purposes of this chapter and of all 28 other applicable laws of the state relating to children so far 29 as the same are applicable , and to safeguard the well-being of 30 children placed or cared for by such agencies. 31 Sec. 813. Section 238.17, Code 2023, is amended to read as 32 follows: 33 238.17 Forms for registration and record —— preservation and 34 maintenance . 35 -537- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 537/ 1568
H.F. _____ 1. The administrator department shall prescribe forms for 1 the registration and record of persons children cared for by 2 any child-placing agency licensed under this chapter and for 3 reports required by said administrator the department from the 4 agencies. 5 2. If, for any reason, a child-placing agency as defined 6 by section 238.1 shall cease ceases to exist, all records of 7 registration and placement and all other records of any kind 8 and character kept maintained by such the child-placing agency 9 shall be turned over to the administrator department , for 10 preservation, to be kept preserved and maintained by the said 11 administrator department as a permanent record. 12 Sec. 814. Section 238.18, Code 2023, is amended to read as 13 follows: 14 238.18 Duty of licensee. 15 1. A child-placing agency licensed under this chapter shall 16 keep maintain a record and make reports in the form to be 17 prescribed by the administrator department . 18 2. For a child being placed by the agency, the agency’s 19 duties shall include compliance with the requirements of 20 section 232.108 relating to visitation or ongoing interaction 21 between the child and the child’s siblings. 22 Sec. 815. Section 238.19, Code 2023, is amended to read as 23 follows: 24 238.19 Inspection generally. 25 Authorized employees of the department of inspections and 26 appeals may inspect the premises and conditions of the agency 27 at any time , and examine every part of the agency ; , and may 28 inquire into all matters concerning the agency and the children 29 in the care of the agency. 30 Sec. 816. Section 238.22, Code 2023, is amended to read as 31 follows: 32 238.22 Licensee to aid inspection. 33 The licensees A licensee shall give provide all reasonable 34 information to such inspectors authorized under this chapter 35 -538- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 538/ 1568
H.F. _____ and afford them the inspectors every reasonable facility means 1 for obtaining pertinent information. 2 Sec. 817. Section 238.24, Code 2023, is amended to read as 3 follows: 4 238.24 Information confidential —— exceptions. 5 1. Except as authorized by this section , a person who 6 acquires under this chapter or from the records provided for in 7 this chapter , information relative to any agency , or relative 8 to any individual cared for by the agency , or relative to any 9 relative of the individual, shall not directly or indirectly 10 disclose the information. 11 2. Disclosure of information acquired under this chapter 12 or from the records provided for in this chapter is authorized 13 under any of the following circumstances: 14 a. Disclosure made upon inquiry before a court of law, 15 or before some other tribunal, or for the information of the 16 governor, general assembly, medical examiners, administrator, 17 Iowa department of public health director , or the local board 18 of health in the jurisdiction where the agency is located. 19 b. Disclosure may be made by the administrator director to 20 proper persons as may be in the interest of a child cared for by 21 the agency or in the interest of the child’s parents or foster 22 parents and not inimical to the child, or as may be necessary 23 to protect the interests of the child’s prospective foster 24 parents. However, disclosure of termination and adoption 25 records shall be governed by the provisions of sections 600.16 26 and 600.16A . 27 c. Disclosure for purposes of statistical analysis performed 28 by duly authorized persons of data collected under this chapter 29 or the publication of the results of such analysis in such 30 manner as will not disclose confidential information. 31 Sec. 818. Section 238.31, Code 2023, is amended to read as 32 follows: 33 238.31 Inspection of foster homes. 34 The administrator department shall be satisfied ensure that 35 -539- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 539/ 1568
H.F. _____ each licensed child-placing agency is maintaining maintains 1 proper standards in its work , and said administrator may at 2 any time cause the child and home in which the child has been 3 placed to be visited by the administrator’s director’s agents 4 for the purpose of ascertaining whether the home is a suitable 5 one for the child, and may continue to visit and inspect the 6 foster home and the conditions therein in the foster home as 7 they affect said the child. 8 Sec. 819. Section 238.32, Code 2023, is amended to read as 9 follows: 10 238.32 Authority to agencies. 11 Any institution incorporated under the laws of this state 12 or maintained for the purpose of caring for, placing out for 13 adoption, or otherwise improving the condition of unfortunate 14 children may, under the conditions An agency as specified 15 in this chapter and when licensed in accordance with the 16 provisions of this chapter may do any of the following : 17 1. Receive children in need of assistance , or delinquent 18 children who are under eighteen years of age , under commitment 19 from found to have committed a delinquent act by the juvenile 20 court, and control and dispose of them provide for the 21 disposition of the children subject to the provisions of 22 chapter 232 and chapter 600A . 23 2. Receive , control, and dispose and provide for the 24 disposition of all minor children voluntarily surrendered to 25 such institutions the agency . 26 Sec. 820. Section 238.42, Code 2023, is amended to read as 27 follows: 28 238.42 Agreement in child placements. 29 Every An agency placing a child in a foster home shall enter 30 into a written agreement with the person taking the child , 31 which . The agreement shall provide that the agency placing the 32 child shall have access at all reasonable times to such the 33 child and to the home in which the child is living, and for the 34 return of the child by the person taking may remove the child 35 -540- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 540/ 1568
H.F. _____ from the home whenever, in the opinion of the agency placing 1 such child, or in the opinion of the administrator department , 2 removal is in the best interests of the child shall require it . 3 Sec. 821. Section 238.45, Code 2023, is amended to read as 4 follows: 5 238.45 Penalty. 6 Every A person who violates any of the provisions provision 7 of this chapter or who intentionally shall make makes any false 8 statements or reports to the administrator with reference to 9 the matters contained herein department relative to a provision 10 of this chapter , shall be is guilty of a fraudulent practice. 11 Sec. 822. Section 239A.2, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 12 2023, is amended to read as follows: 13 The department of workforce development, in consultation 14 with the director of health and human services, shall establish 15 a procedure for assignment of persons referred under section 16 239A.1 to positions available in public works projects. The 17 department of workforce development shall arrange with units of 18 local government for establishment of such projects, which may 19 include any type of work or endeavor that is within the scope 20 of authority of the unit of local government involved so long 21 as the project meets the following requirements: 22 Sec. 823. Section 239B.1, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 23 amended to read as follows: 24 4. “Department” means the department of health and human 25 services. 26 Sec. 824. Section 239B.1, Code 2023, is amended by adding 27 the following new subsection: 28 NEW SUBSECTION . 4A. “Director” means the director of health 29 and human services. 30 Sec. 825. Section 239B.2, subsection 6, Code 2023, is 31 amended to read as follows: 32 6. Cooperation with child support requirements. The 33 department shall provide for prompt notification of the 34 department’s child support recovery unit services if assistance 35 -541- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 541/ 1568
H.F. _____ is provided to a child whose parent is absent from the home. 1 An applicant or participant shall cooperate with the child 2 support recovery unit services and the department as provided 3 in 42 U.S.C. §608(a)(2) unless the applicant or participant 4 qualifies for good cause or other exception as determined 5 by the department in accordance with the best interest of 6 the child, parent, or specified relative, and with standards 7 prescribed by rule. The authorized good cause or other 8 exceptions shall include participation in a family investment 9 agreement safety plan option to address or prevent family or 10 domestic violence and other consideration given to the presence 11 of family or domestic violence. If a specified relative with 12 whom a child is residing fails to comply with these cooperation 13 requirements, a sanction shall be imposed as defined by rule in 14 accordance with state and federal law. 15 Sec. 826. Section 239B.8, subsection 6, Code 2023, is 16 amended to read as follows: 17 6. Confidential information disclosure. If approved by 18 the director of human services or the director’s designee 19 pursuant to a written request, the department shall disclose 20 confidential information described in section 217.30, 21 subsection 2 , to other state agencies or to any other entity 22 which is not subject to the provisions of chapter 17A and is 23 providing services to a participant family who is subject to 24 a family investment agreement, if necessary in order for the 25 participant family to receive the services. The department 26 shall adopt rules establishing standards for disclosure of 27 confidential information if disclosure is necessary in order 28 for a participant to receive services. 29 Sec. 827. Section 239B.9, subsection 1, paragraph a, Code 30 2023, is amended to read as follows: 31 a. If a participant responsible for signing and fulfilling 32 the terms of a family investment agreement, as defined by the 33 director of human services in accordance with section 239B.8 , 34 chooses not to sign or fulfill the terms of the agreement, the 35 -542- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 542/ 1568
H.F. _____ participant’s family, or the individual participant shall enter 1 into a limited benefit plan. Initial actions in a written 2 statement under section 239B.2, subsection 4 , which were 3 committed to by a participant during the application period 4 and which commitment remains in effect, shall be considered to 5 be a term of the participant’s family investment agreement. 6 A limited benefit plan shall apply for the period of time 7 specified in this section . The first month of the limited 8 benefit plan is the first month after the month in which timely 9 and adequate notice of the limited benefit plan is given to the 10 participant as defined by the director of human services . The 11 elements of a limited benefit plan shall be specified in the 12 department’s rules. 13 Sec. 828. Section 239B.9, subsection 3, paragraphs a and c, 14 Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 15 a. A participant who does not establish an orientation 16 appointment with the JOBS program or who fails to keep or 17 reschedule an orientation appointment shall receive a reminder 18 letter which informs the participant that those who do not 19 attend orientation have elected to choose a limited benefit 20 plan. A participant who chooses not to respond to the reminder 21 letter within ten calendar days from the mailing date shall 22 receive notice establishing the effective date of the limited 23 benefit plan. If a participant is deemed to have chosen a 24 limited benefit plan, timely and adequate notice provisions, as 25 determined by the director of human services , shall apply. 26 c. A participant who has signed a family investment 27 agreement but then chooses a limited benefit plan under 28 circumstances defined by the director of human services . 29 Sec. 829. Section 239B.12, Code 2023, is amended to read as 30 follows: 31 239B.12 Immunization. 32 1. To the extent feasible, the department shall determine 33 the immunization status of children receiving assistance under 34 this chapter . The status shall be determined in accordance 35 -543- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 543/ 1568
H.F. _____ with the immunization recommendations adopted by the Iowa 1 department of public health under section 139A.8 , including the 2 exemption provisions in section 139A.8, subsection 4 . If the 3 department determines a child is not in compliance with the 4 immunization recommendations, the department shall refer the 5 child’s parent or guardian to a local public health agency for 6 immunization services for the child and other members of the 7 child’s family. 8 2. The department of human services shall cooperate with the 9 Iowa department of public health to establish an interagency 10 agreement allowing the sharing of pertinent client data, as 11 permitted under federal law and regulation, for the purposes 12 of determining determine immunization rates of participants, 13 evaluating evaluate family investment program efforts to 14 encourage immunizations, and developing develop strategies to 15 further encourage immunization of participants. 16 Sec. 830. Section 239B.16, Code 2023, is amended to read as 17 follows: 18 239B.16 Appeal —— judicial review. 19 If an applicant’s application is not acted upon within 20 a reasonable time, if it is denied in whole or in part, or 21 if a participant’s assistance or other benefits under this 22 chapter are modified, suspended, or canceled under a provision 23 of this chapter , the applicant or participant may appeal to 24 the department of human services which shall request the 25 department of inspections and appeals to conduct a hearing. 26 Upon completion of a hearing, the department of inspections 27 and appeals shall issue a decision which is subject to review 28 by the department of human services . Judicial review of the 29 actions of the department of human services may be sought in 30 accordance with chapter 17A . Upon receipt of a notice of 31 the filing of a petition for judicial review, the department 32 of human services shall furnish the petitioner with a copy 33 of any papers filed in support of the petitioner’s position, 34 a transcript of any testimony taken, and a copy of the 35 -544- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 544/ 1568
H.F. _____ department’s decision. 1 Sec. 831. Section 239B.17, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 2 amended to read as follows: 3 1. Program established. The promoting independence and 4 self-sufficiency through employment job opportunities and basic 5 skills program is established for applicants and participants 6 of the family investment program. The requirements of the 7 JOBS program shall vary as provided in the family investment 8 agreement applicable to a family. The department of workforce 9 development, economic development authority, department of 10 education, and all other state, county, and public educational 11 agencies and institutions providing vocational rehabilitation, 12 adult education, or vocational or technical training shall 13 assist and cooperate in the JOBS program. The departments, 14 agencies, and institutions shall make agreements and 15 arrangements for maximum cooperation and use of all available 16 resources in the program. The department of human services 17 may contract with the department of workforce development, the 18 economic development authority, or another appropriate entity 19 to provide JOBS program services. 20 Sec. 832. Section 241.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 21 follows: 22 241.1 Definitions. 23 As used in this chapter , unless the context otherwise 24 requires: 25 1. “Department” means the department of health and human 26 services. 27 2. “Director” means the director of health and human 28 services. 29 1. 3. “Displaced homemaker” means an individual who meets 30 all of the following criteria: 31 a. Has worked principally in the home providing unpaid 32 household services for family members. 33 b. Is not gainfully employed. 34 c. Has had, or would apparently have, difficulty finding 35 -545- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 545/ 1568
H.F. _____ appropriate paid employment. 1 d. Has been dependent on the income of another family 2 member but is no longer supported by that income, is or has 3 been dependent on government assistance, or is supported as the 4 parent of a child who is sixteen or seventeen years of age. 5 2. “Department” means the department of human services. 6 3. “Director” means the director of the department of human 7 services. 8 Sec. 833. Section 241.3, subsection 2, Code 2023, is amended 9 to read as follows: 10 2. The department shall consult and cooperate with the 11 department of workforce development, the United States 12 commissioner of social security administration, the office on 13 the status of women of the department of human rights , the 14 department of education, and other persons in the executive 15 branch of the state government as the department considers 16 appropriate to facilitate the coordination of multipurpose 17 service programs established under this chapter with existing 18 programs of a similar nature. 19 Sec. 834. Section 249.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 20 follows: 21 249.1 Definitions. 22 As used in this chapter : 23 1. “Council” means the council on health and human services. 24 1. 2. “Department” means the department of health and human 25 services. 26 2. 3. “Director” means the director of health and human 27 services. 28 3. 4. “Federal supplemental security income” means cash 29 payments made to individuals by the United States government 30 under Tit. XVI of the Social Security Act as amended by Pub. L. 31 No. 92-603, or any other amendments thereto. 32 4. 5. “Previous categorical assistance programs” means the 33 aid to the blind program authorized by chapter 241 , the aid to 34 the disabled program authorized by chapter 241A and the old-age 35 -546- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 546/ 1568
H.F. _____ assistance program authorized by chapter 249, Code 1973 . 1 5. 6. “State supplementary assistance” means cash payments 2 made to individuals: 3 a. By the United States government on behalf of the state of 4 Iowa pursuant to section 249.2 . 5 b. By the state of Iowa directly pursuant to sections 249.3 6 through 249.5 . 7 Sec. 835. Section 249.4, subsection 1, Code 2023, is amended 8 to read as follows: 9 1. Applications for state supplementary assistance shall be 10 made in the form and manner prescribed by the director or the 11 director’s designee, with the approval of the council on human 12 services , pursuant to chapter 17A . Each person who so applies 13 and is found eligible under section 249.3 shall, so long as the 14 person’s eligibility continues, receive state supplementary 15 assistance on a monthly basis, from funds appropriated to the 16 department for the purpose. 17 Sec. 836. Section 249.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 18 follows: 19 249.5 Judicial review. 20 If an application is not acted upon within a reasonable 21 time, if it is denied in whole or in part, or if an award 22 of assistance is modified, suspended, or canceled under a 23 provision of this chapter , the applicant or recipient may 24 appeal to the department of human services , which shall 25 request the department of inspections and appeals to conduct 26 a hearing. Upon completion of a hearing, the department of 27 inspections and appeals shall issue a decision which is subject 28 to review by the department of human services . Judicial 29 review of the actions of the department of human services 30 may be sought in accordance with chapter 17A . Upon receipt 31 of the petition for judicial review, the department of human 32 services shall furnish the petitioner with a copy of any 33 papers filed by the petitioner in support of the petitioner’s 34 position, a transcript of any testimony taken, and a copy of 35 -547- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 547/ 1568
H.F. _____ the department’s decision. 1 Sec. 837. Section 249.8, Code 2023, is amended to read as 2 follows: 3 249.8 Cancellation of warrants. 4 The director of the department of administrative services, 5 as of January, April, July, and October 1 of each year, shall 6 stop payment on and issue duplicates of all state supplementary 7 assistance warrants which have been outstanding and unredeemed 8 by the treasurer of state for six months or longer. No A bond 9 of indemnity shall not be required for the issuance of such 10 the duplicate warrants which shall be canceled immediately by 11 the director of the department of administrative services. If 12 the original warrants are subsequently presented for payment, 13 warrants in lieu thereof of the original warrants shall be 14 issued by the director of the department of administrative 15 services at the discretion of and upon certification by the 16 director of human services or the director’s designee. 17 Sec. 838. Section 249.11, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 18 amended to read as follows: 19 2. The department of inspections and appeals shall conduct 20 investigations and audits as deemed necessary to ensure 21 compliance with state supplementary assistance programs 22 administered under this chapter . The department of inspections 23 and appeals shall cooperate with the department of human 24 services on the development of procedures relating to such 25 investigations and audits to ensure compliance with federal and 26 state single state agency requirements. 27 Sec. 839. Section 249.12, subsections 1 and 2, Code 2023, 28 are amended to read as follows: 29 1. In order to assure that the necessary data is available 30 to aid the general assembly to determine appropriate funding 31 for the custodial care program, the department of human 32 services shall develop a cost-related system for financial 33 supplementation to individuals who need custodial care and who 34 have insufficient resources to purchase the care needed. 35 -548- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 548/ 1568
H.F. _____ 2. All privately operated licensed custodial facilities in 1 Iowa shall cooperate with the department of human services to 2 develop the cost-related plan. 3 Sec. 840. Section 249A.2, subsections 1 and 2, Code 2023, 4 are amended to read as follows: 5 1. “Department” means the department of health and human 6 services. 7 2. “Director” means the director of health and human 8 services. 9 Sec. 841. Section 249A.4, subsection 10, paragraph c, 10 subparagraph (1), unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended 11 to read as follows: 12 A nursing facility that utilizes the supplementation option 13 and receives supplementation under this subsection during any 14 calendar year shall report to the department of human services 15 annually, by January 15, the following information for the 16 preceding calendar year: 17 Sec. 842. Section 249A.4, subsection 11, Code 2023, is 18 amended to read as follows: 19 11. Shall provide an opportunity for a fair hearing before 20 the department of inspections and appeals to an individual 21 whose claim for medical assistance under this chapter is 22 denied or is not acted upon with reasonable promptness. Upon 23 completion of a hearing, the department of inspections and 24 appeals shall issue a decision which is subject to review by 25 the department of human services . Judicial review of the 26 decisions of the department of human services may be sought in 27 accordance with chapter 17A . If a petition for judicial review 28 is filed, the department of human services shall furnish the 29 petitioner with a copy of the application and all supporting 30 papers, a transcript of the testimony taken at the hearing, if 31 any, and a copy of its decision. 32 Sec. 843. Section 249A.4B, Code 2023, is amended to read as 33 follows: 34 249A.4B Medical assistance advisory council. 35 -549- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 549/ 1568
H.F. _____ 1. A medical assistance advisory council is created to 1 comply with 42 C.F.R. §431.12 based on section 1902(a)(4) of 2 the federal Social Security Act and to advise the director 3 about health and medical care services under the medical 4 assistance program. The council shall meet no more than 5 quarterly. The director of director’s designee responsible 6 for public health or their designee and a public member of the 7 council selected by the public members of the council shall 8 serve as co-chairpersons of the council. 9 2. a. The council shall consist of the following voting 10 members: 11 (1) Five professional or business entity members selected 12 by the entities specified pursuant to subsection 3 , paragraph 13 “a” . 14 (2) Five public members appointed pursuant to subsection 3 , 15 paragraph “b” . Of the five public members, at least one member 16 shall be a recipient of medical assistance. 17 b. The council shall include all of the following nonvoting 18 members: 19 (1) The director of public health, or the director’s 20 designee responsible for public health or their designee . 21 (2) The director of the department on aging, or the 22 director’s designee. 23 (3) (2) The long-term care ombudsman, or the long-term care 24 ombudsman’s designee. 25 (4) (3) The dean of Des Moines university —— osteopathic 26 medical center, or the dean’s designee. 27 (5) (4) The dean of the university of Iowa college of 28 medicine, or the dean’s designee. 29 (6) (5) A member of the hawk-i Hawki board created in 30 section 514I.5 , selected by the members of the hawk-i Hawki 31 board. 32 (7) (6) The following members of the general assembly, each 33 for a term of two years as provided in section 69.16B : 34 (a) Two members of the house of representatives, one 35 -550- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 550/ 1568
H.F. _____ appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives 1 and one appointed by the minority leader of the house of 2 representatives from their respective parties. 3 (b) Two members of the senate, one appointed by the 4 president of the senate after consultation with the majority 5 leader of the senate and one appointed by the minority leader 6 of the senate. 7 3. The voting membership of the council shall be selected 8 or appointed as follows: 9 a. The five professional or business entity members shall 10 be selected by the entities specified under this paragraph 11 “a” . The five professional or business entity members selected 12 shall be the president, or the president’s representative, 13 of the professional or business entity, or a member of the 14 professional or business entity, designated by the entity. 15 (1) The Iowa medical society. 16 (2) The Iowa osteopathic medical association. 17 (3) The Iowa academy of family physicians. 18 (4) The Iowa chapter of the American academy of pediatrics. 19 (5) The Iowa physical therapy association. 20 (6) The Iowa dental association. 21 (7) The Iowa nurses association. 22 (8) The Iowa pharmacy association. 23 (9) The Iowa podiatric medical society. 24 (10) The Iowa optometric association. 25 (11) The Iowa association of community providers. 26 (12) The Iowa psychological association. 27 (13) The Iowa psychiatric society. 28 (14) The Iowa chapter of the national association of social 29 workers. 30 (15) The coalition for family and children’s services in 31 Iowa. 32 (16) The Iowa hospital association. 33 (17) The Iowa association of rural health clinics. 34 (18) The Iowa primary care association. 35 -551- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 551/ 1568
H.F. _____ (19) Free clinics of Iowa. 1 (20) The opticians’ association of Iowa, inc. 2 (21) The Iowa association of hearing health professionals. 3 (22) The Iowa speech and hearing association. 4 (23) The Iowa health care association. 5 (24) The Iowa association of area agencies on aging. 6 (25) AARP. 7 (26) The Iowa caregivers association. 8 (27) Leading age Iowa. 9 (28) The Iowa association for home care. 10 (29) The Iowa council of health care centers. 11 (30) The Iowa physician assistant society. 12 (31) The Iowa association of nurse practitioners. 13 (32) The Iowa nurse practitioner society. 14 (33) The Iowa occupational therapy association. 15 (34) The ARC of Iowa, formerly known as the association for 16 retarded citizens of Iowa. 17 (35) The national alliance on mental illness. 18 (36) The Iowa state association of counties. 19 (37) The Iowa developmental disabilities council. 20 (38) The Iowa chiropractic society. 21 (39) The Iowa academy of nutrition and dietetics. 22 (40) The Iowa behavioral health association. 23 (41) The midwest association for medical equipment services 24 or an affiliated Iowa organization. 25 b. The five public members shall be public representatives 26 which may include members of consumer groups, including 27 recipients of medical assistance or their families, consumer 28 organizations, and others, appointed by the governor for 29 staggered terms of two years each, none of whom shall be 30 members of, or practitioners of, or have a pecuniary interest 31 in any of the professional or business entities specifically 32 represented under paragraph “a” . 33 4. Based upon the deliberations of the council, the council 34 shall make recommendations to the director regarding the 35 -552- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 552/ 1568
H.F. _____ budget, policy, and administration of the medical assistance 1 program. 2 5. For each council meeting, other than those held during 3 the time the general assembly is in session, each legislative 4 member of the council shall be reimbursed for actual travel 5 and other necessary expenses and shall receive a per diem as 6 specified in section 7E.6 for each day in attendance, as shall 7 the members of the council who are recipients or the family 8 members of recipients of medical assistance, regardless of 9 whether the general assembly is in session. 10 6. The department shall provide staff support and 11 independent technical assistance to the council. 12 7. The director shall consider the recommendations offered 13 by the council in the director’s preparation of medical 14 assistance budget recommendations to the council on health and 15 human services pursuant to section 217.3 and in implementation 16 of medical assistance program policies. 17 Sec. 844. Section 249A.11, Code 2023, is amended to read as 18 follows: 19 249A.11 Payment for patient care segregated. 20 A state resource center or mental health institute, upon 21 receipt of any payment made under this chapter for the care of 22 any patient, shall segregate an amount equal to that portion of 23 the payment which is required by law to be made from nonfederal 24 funds. The money segregated shall be deposited in the medical 25 assistance fund of the department of human services . 26 Sec. 845. Section 249A.12, subsection 5, paragraph b, Code 27 2023, is amended to read as follows: 28 b. The department of human services shall seek federal 29 approval to amend the home and community-based services waiver 30 for persons with an intellectual disability to include day 31 habilitation services. Inclusion of day habilitation services 32 in the waiver shall take effect upon receipt of federal 33 approval. 34 Sec. 846. Section 249A.15A, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 35 -553- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 553/ 1568
H.F. _____ amended to read as follows: 1 4. The department shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A 2 entitling alcohol and drug counselors who are certified by the 3 nongovernmental Iowa board of substance abuse certification to 4 payment for behavioral health services provided to recipients 5 of medical assistance, subject to limitations and exclusions 6 the department finds necessary on the basis of federal laws and 7 regulations. 8 Sec. 847. Section 249A.21, subsection 9, Code 2023, is 9 amended to read as follows: 10 9. The department of human services may procure a sole 11 source contract to implement the provisions of this section . 12 Sec. 848. Section 249A.24, subsection 2, unnumbered 13 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 14 In addition to any other duties prescribed, the commission 15 shall make recommendations to the council on health and human 16 services regarding strategies to reduce state expenditures 17 for prescription drugs under the medical assistance program 18 excluding provider reimbursement rates. The commission shall 19 make initial recommendations to the council by October 1, 2002. 20 Following approval of any recommendation by the council on 21 health and human services, the department shall include the 22 approved recommendation in a notice of intended action under 23 chapter 17A and shall comply with chapter 17A in adopting 24 any rules to implement the recommendation. The department 25 shall seek any federal waiver necessary to implement any 26 approved recommendation. The strategies to be considered for 27 recommendation by the commission shall include at a minimum all 28 of the following: 29 Sec. 849. Section 249A.26, subsection 2, paragraph a, Code 30 2023, is amended to read as follows: 31 a. Except as provided for disallowed costs in section 32 249A.27 , the state shall pay one hundred percent of the 33 nonfederal share of the cost of case management provided to 34 adults, day treatment, and partial hospitalization provided 35 -554- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 554/ 1568
H.F. _____ under the medical assistance program for persons with an 1 intellectual disability, a developmental disability, or 2 chronic mental illness. For purposes of this section , persons 3 with mental disorders resulting from Alzheimer’s disease 4 or a substance-related substance use disorder shall not be 5 considered to be persons with chronic mental illness. 6 Sec. 850. Section 249A.29, Code 2023, is amended to read as 7 follows: 8 249A.29 Home and community-based services waiver providers 9 —— records checks. 10 1. For purposes of this section and section 249A.30 unless 11 the context otherwise requires: 12 a. “Consumer” means an individual approved by the department 13 to receive services under a waiver. 14 b. “Provider” means an agency certified by the department to 15 provide services under a waiver. 16 c. “Waiver” means a home and community-based services waiver 17 approved by the federal government and implemented under the 18 medical assistance program. 19 2. If a person is being considered by a provider for 20 employment involving direct responsibility for a consumer or 21 with access to a consumer when the consumer is alone, and 22 if the person has been convicted of a crime or has a record 23 of founded child or dependent adult abuse, the record check 24 evaluation system of the department shall perform an evaluation 25 to determine whether the crime or founded abuse warrants 26 prohibition of employment by the provider. The department 27 record check evaluation system shall conduct criminal and child 28 and dependent adult abuse records checks of the person in 29 this state and may conduct these checks in other states. The 30 records checks and evaluations required by this section shall 31 be performed in accordance with procedures adopted for this 32 purpose by the department. 33 3. If the department record check evaluation system 34 determines that a person employed by a provider has committed 35 -555- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 555/ 1568
H.F. _____ a crime or has a record of founded abuse, the department 1 record check evaluation system shall perform an evaluation to 2 determine whether prohibition of the person’s employment is 3 warranted. 4 4. In an evaluation, the department record check evaluation 5 system shall consider the nature and seriousness of the crime 6 or founded abuse in relation to the position sought or held, 7 the time elapsed since the commission of the crime or founded 8 abuse, the circumstances under which the crime or founded abuse 9 was committed, the degree of rehabilitation, the likelihood 10 that the person will commit the crime or founded abuse again, 11 and the number of crimes or founded abuses committed by the 12 person involved. The department record check evaluation 13 system may permit a person who is evaluated to be employed 14 or to continue to be employed by the provider if the person 15 complies with the department’s record check evaluation system’s 16 conditions relating to the employment, which may include 17 completion of additional training. 18 5. If the department record check evaluation system 19 determines that the person has committed a crime or has 20 a record of founded abuse which warrants prohibition of 21 employment, the person shall not be employed by a provider. 22 Sec. 851. Section 249A.32B, Code 2023, is amended to read 23 as follows: 24 249A.32B Early and periodic screening, diagnosis, and 25 treatment funding. 26 The department of human services , in consultation with 27 the Iowa department of public health and the department of 28 education, shall continue the program to utilize the early and 29 periodic screening, diagnosis, and treatment program funding 30 under the medical assistance program, to the extent possible, 31 to implement the screening component of the early and periodic 32 screening, diagnosis, and treatment program through the 33 schools. The department may enter into contracts to utilize 34 maternal and child health centers, the public health nursing 35 -556- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 556/ 1568
H.F. _____ program, or school nurses in implementing this section . 1 Sec. 852. Section 249A.33, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 2 amended to read as follows: 3 1. A pharmaceutical settlement account is created in 4 the state treasury under the authority of the department of 5 human services . Moneys received from settlements relating 6 to provision of pharmaceuticals under the medical assistance 7 program shall be deposited in the account. 8 Sec. 853. Section 249A.37, subsection 1, paragraph a, Code 9 2023, is amended to read as follows: 10 a. Provide, with respect to individuals who are eligible 11 for or are provided medical assistance under the state’s 12 medical assistance state plan, upon the request of the state, 13 information to determine during what period the individual or 14 the individual’s spouse or dependents may be or may have been 15 covered by a health insurer and the nature of the coverage that 16 is or was provided by the health insurer, including the name, 17 address, and identifying number of the plan, in accordance 18 with section 505.25 , in a manner prescribed by the department 19 of human services or as agreed upon by the department and the 20 entity specified in this section . 21 Sec. 854. Section 249A.37, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 22 amended to read as follows: 23 2. The department of human services may adopt rules pursuant 24 to chapter 17A as necessary to implement this section . Rules 25 governing the exchange of information under this section shall 26 be consistent with all laws, regulations, and rules relating 27 to the confidentiality or privacy of personal information or 28 medical records, including but not limited to the federal 29 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, 30 Pub. L. No. 104-191, and regulations promulgated in accordance 31 with that Act and published in 45 C.F.R. pts. 160 164 . 32 Sec. 855. Section 249A.48, Code 2023, is amended to read as 33 follows: 34 249A.48 Temporary moratoria. 35 -557- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 557/ 1568
H.F. _____ 1. The Iowa Medicaid enterprise program shall impose a 1 temporary moratorium on the enrollment of new providers or 2 provider types identified by the centers for Medicare and 3 Medicaid services of the United States department of health 4 and human services as posing an increased risk to the medical 5 assistance Medicaid program. 6 a. This section shall not be interpreted to require the 7 Iowa Medicaid enterprise program to impose a moratorium if the 8 Iowa Medicaid enterprise program determines that imposition 9 of a temporary moratorium would adversely affect access of 10 recipients to medical assistance services. 11 b. If the Iowa Medicaid enterprise program makes a 12 determination as specified in paragraph “a” , the Iowa Medicaid 13 enterprise program shall notify the centers for Medicare and 14 Medicaid services of the United States department of health and 15 human services in writing. 16 2. The Iowa Medicaid enterprise program may impose a 17 temporary moratorium on the enrollment of new providers, or 18 impose numerical caps or other limits that the Iowa Medicaid 19 enterprise program and the centers for Medicare and Medicaid 20 services identify as having a significant potential for fraud, 21 waste, or abuse. 22 a. Before implementing the moratorium, caps, or other 23 limits, the Iowa Medicaid enterprise program shall determine 24 that its action would not adversely impact access by recipients 25 to medical assistance Medicaid services. 26 b. The Iowa Medicaid enterprise program shall notify, in 27 writing, the centers for Medicare and Medicaid services, if the 28 Iowa Medicaid enterprise program seeks to impose a moratorium 29 under this subsection , including all of the details of the 30 moratorium. The Iowa Medicaid enterprise program shall receive 31 approval from the centers for Medicare and Medicaid services 32 prior to imposing a moratorium under this subsection . 33 3. a. The Iowa Medicaid enterprise program shall impose any 34 moratorium for an initial period of six months. 35 -558- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 558/ 1568
H.F. _____ b. If the Iowa Medicaid enterprise program determines that 1 it is necessary, the Iowa Medicaid enterprise program may 2 extend the moratorium in six-month increments. Each time a 3 moratorium is extended, the Iowa Medicaid enterprise program 4 shall document, in writing, the necessity for extending the 5 moratorium. 6 Sec. 856. Section 249A.50, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 7 amended to read as follows: 8 2. The department of inspections and appeals shall conduct 9 investigations and audits as deemed necessary to ensure 10 compliance with the medical assistance program administered 11 under this chapter . The department of inspections and appeals 12 shall cooperate with the department of human services on the 13 development of procedures relating to such investigations and 14 audits to ensure compliance with federal and state single state 15 agency requirements. 16 Sec. 857. Section 249B.1, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 17 amended to read as follows: 18 4. “Department” means the department of health and human 19 services. 20 Sec. 858. Section 249F.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 21 follows: 22 249F.1 Definitions. 23 As used in this chapter , unless the context otherwise 24 requires: 25 1. “Department” means the department of health and human 26 services. 27 1. 2. “Medical assistance” means “mandatory medical 28 assistance” , “optional medical assistance” , “discretionary 29 medical assistance” , or “Medicare cost sharing” as each is 30 defined in section 249A.2 which is provided to an individual 31 pursuant to chapter 249A and Tit. XIX of the federal Social 32 Security Act. 33 2. 3. a. “Transfer of assets” means any transfer or 34 assignment of a legal or equitable interest in property, as 35 -559- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 559/ 1568
H.F. _____ defined in section 702.14 , from a transferor to a transferee 1 for less than fair consideration, made while the transferor 2 is receiving medical assistance or within five years prior to 3 application for medical assistance by the transferor. Any 4 such transfer or assignment is presumed to be made with the 5 intent, on the part of the transferee; transferor; or another 6 person acting on behalf of a transferor who is an actual or 7 implied agent, guardian, attorney-in-fact, or person acting as 8 a fiduciary, of enabling the transferor to obtain or maintain 9 eligibility for medical assistance or of impacting the recovery 10 or payment of a medical assistance debt. This presumption 11 is rebuttable only by clear and convincing evidence that 12 the transferor’s eligibility or potential eligibility for 13 medical assistance or the impact on the recovery or payment 14 of a medical assistance debt was no part of the reason of 15 the transferee; transferor; or other person acting on behalf 16 of a transferor who is an actual or implied agent, guardian, 17 attorney-in-fact, or person acting as a fiduciary for making 18 or accepting the transfer or assignment. A transfer of assets 19 includes a transfer of an interest in the transferor’s home, 20 domicile, or land appertaining to such home or domicile 21 while the transferor is receiving medical assistance, unless 22 otherwise exempt under paragraph “b” . 23 b. However, transfer of assets does not include the 24 following: 25 (1) Transfers to or for the sole benefit of the 26 transferor’s spouse, including a transfer to a spouse by an 27 institutionalized spouse pursuant to section 1924(f)(1) of the 28 federal Social Security Act. 29 (2) Transfers to or for the sole benefit of the transferor’s 30 child who is blind or has a disability as defined in section 31 1614 of the federal Social Security Act. 32 (3) Transfer of a dwelling, which serves as the transferor’s 33 home as defined in 20 C.F.R. §416.1212 , to a child of the 34 transferor under twenty-one years of age. 35 -560- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 560/ 1568
H.F. _____ (4) Transfer of a dwelling, which serves as the transferor’s 1 home as defined in 20 C.F.R. §416.1212 , after the transferor is 2 institutionalized, to either of the following: 3 (a) A sibling of the transferor who has an equity interest 4 in the dwelling and who was residing in the dwelling for a 5 period of at least one year immediately prior to the date the 6 transferor became institutionalized. 7 (b) A child of the transferor who was residing in the 8 dwelling for a period of at least two years immediately prior 9 to the date the transferor became institutionalized and who 10 provided care to the transferor which permitted the transferor 11 to reside at the dwelling rather than in an institution or 12 facility. 13 (5) Transfers of less than two thousand dollars. However, 14 all transfers by the same transferor during the five-year 15 period prior to application for medical assistance by the 16 transferor shall be aggregated. If a transferor transfers 17 property to more than one transferee during the five-year 18 period prior to application for medical assistance by the 19 transferor, the two thousand dollar exemption shall be divided 20 equally between the transferees. 21 (6) Transfers of assets that would, at the time of the 22 transferor’s application for medical assistance, have been 23 exempt from consideration as a resource if retained by the 24 transferor, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §1382b(a), as implemented 25 by regulations adopted by the secretary of the United States 26 department of health and human services, excluding the home and 27 land appertaining to the home. 28 (7) Transfers to a trust established solely for the benefit 29 of the transferor’s child who is blind or permanently and 30 totally disabled as defined in the federal Social Security Act, 31 section 1614, as codified in 42 U.S.C. §1382c. 32 (8) Transfers to a trust established solely for the benefit 33 of an individual under sixty-five years of age who is disabled, 34 as defined in the federal Social Security Act, section 1614, as 35 -561- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 561/ 1568
H.F. _____ codified in 42 U.S.C. §1382c. 1 3. 4. “Transferee” means the person who receives a transfer 2 of assets. 3 4. 5. “Transferor” means the person who makes a transfer 4 of assets. 5 Sec. 859. Section 249F.2, Code 2023, is amended to read as 6 follows: 7 249F.2 Creation of debt. 8 A transfer of assets creates a debt due and owing to the 9 department of human services from the transferee in an amount 10 equal to medical assistance provided to or on behalf of the 11 transferor, on or after the date of the transfer of assets, but 12 not exceeding the fair market value of the assets at the time 13 of the transfer. 14 Sec. 860. Section 249F.3, Code 2023, is amended to read as 15 follows: 16 249F.3 Notice of debt —— failure to respond —— hearing —— 17 order. 18 1. The department of human services may issue a notice 19 establishing and demanding payment of an accrued or accruing 20 debt due and owing to the department of human services as 21 provided in section 249F.2 . The notice shall be sent by 22 restricted certified mail as defined in section 618.15 , to 23 the transferee at the transferee’s last known address. If 24 service of the notice is unable to be completed by restricted 25 certified mail, the notice shall be served upon the transferee 26 in accordance with the rules of civil procedure. The notice 27 shall include all of the following: 28 a. The amount of medical assistance provided to the 29 transferor to date which creates the debt. 30 b. A computation of the debt due and owing. 31 c. A demand for immediate payment of the debt. 32 d. (1) A statement that if the transferee desires to 33 discuss the notice, the transferee, within ten days after 34 being served, may contact the department of human services and 35 -562- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 562/ 1568
H.F. _____ request an informal conference. 1 (2) A statement that if a conference is requested, the 2 transferee has until ten days after the date set for the 3 conference or until twenty days after the date of service of 4 the original notice, whichever is later, to send a request for 5 a hearing to the department of human services . 6 (3) A statement that after the holding of the conference, 7 the department of human services may issue a new notice to 8 be sent to the transferee by first-class mail addressed to 9 the transferee at the transferee’s last known address, or if 10 applicable, to the transferee’s attorney at the last known 11 address of the transferee’s attorney. 12 (4) A statement that if the department of human services 13 issues a new notice, the transferee has until ten days after 14 the date of mailing of the new notice or until twenty days 15 after the date of service of the original notice, whichever is 16 later, to send a request for a hearing to the department of 17 human services . 18 e. A statement that if the transferee objects to all or any 19 part of the original notice and no conference is requested, the 20 transferee has until twenty days after the date of service of 21 the original notice to send a written response setting forth 22 any objections and requesting a hearing to the department of 23 human services . 24 f. A statement that if a timely written request for a 25 hearing is received by the department of human services , the 26 transferee has the right to a hearing to be held in district 27 court as provided in section 249F.4 ; and that if no timely 28 written request for hearing is received, the department of 29 human services will enter an order in accordance with the 30 latest notice. 31 g. A statement that as soon as the order is entered, the 32 property of the transferee is subject to collection action, 33 including but not limited to wage withholding, garnishment, 34 attachment of a lien, or execution. 35 -563- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 563/ 1568
H.F. _____ h. A statement that the transferee must notify the 1 department of human services of any change of address or 2 employment. 3 i. A statement that if the transferee has any questions 4 concerning the transfer of assets, the transferee should 5 contact the department of human services or consult an 6 attorney. 7 j. Other information as the department of human services 8 finds appropriate. 9 2. If a timely written request for hearing is received by 10 the department of human services , a hearing shall be held in 11 district court. 12 3. If a timely written request for hearing is not received 13 by the department of human services , the department may enter 14 an order in accordance with the latest notice, and the order 15 shall specify all of the following: 16 a. The amount to be paid with directions as to the manner 17 of payment. 18 b. The amount of the debt accrued and accruing in favor of 19 the department of human services . 20 c. Notice that the property of the transferee is subject 21 to collection action, including but not limited to wage 22 withholding, garnishment, attachment of a lien, and execution. 23 4. The transferee shall be sent a copy of the order 24 by first-class mail addressed to the transferee at the 25 transferee’s last known address, or if applicable, to the 26 transferee’s attorney at the last known address of the 27 transferee’s attorney. The order is final, and action by the 28 department of human services to enforce and collect upon the 29 order may be taken from the date of the issuance of the order. 30 Sec. 861. Section 249F.4, subsections 1 and 3, Code 2023, 31 are amended to read as follows: 32 1. If a timely written request for a hearing is received, 33 the department of human services shall certify the matter to 34 the district court in the county where the transferee resides. 35 -564- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 564/ 1568
H.F. _____ 3. The department of human services may also request a 1 hearing on its own motion regarding the determination of a 2 debt, at any time prior to entry of an administrative order. 3 Sec. 862. Section 249F.5, subsections 1 and 2, Code 2023, 4 are amended to read as follows: 5 1. A true copy of an order entered by the department of 6 human services pursuant to this chapter , along with a true 7 copy of the return of service, if applicable, may be filed in 8 the office of the clerk of the district court in the county 9 in which the transferee resides or, if the transferee resides 10 in another state, in the office of the district court in the 11 county in which the transferor resides. 12 2. The department of human services order shall be 13 presented, ex parte, to the district court for review and 14 approval. Unless defects appear on the face of the order or on 15 the attachments, the district court shall approve the order. 16 The approved order shall have all force, effect, and attributes 17 of a docketed order or decree of the district court. 18 Sec. 863. Section 249F.7, Code 2023, is amended to read as 19 follows: 20 249F.7 Administration. 21 As provided in this chapter , the establishment of a debt 22 for medical assistance due to transfer of assets shall 23 be administered by the department of human services . All 24 administrative discretion in the administration of this chapter 25 shall be exercised by the department of human services , and any 26 state administrative rules implementing or interpreting this 27 chapter shall be adopted by the department of human services . 28 Sec. 864. Section 249K.2, Code 2023, is amended to read as 29 follows: 30 249K.2 Definitions. 31 As used in this chapter , unless the context otherwise 32 requires: 33 1. “Complete replacement” means completed construction on 34 a new nursing facility to replace an existing licensed and 35 -565- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 565/ 1568
H.F. _____ certified facility. The replacement facility shall be located 1 in the same geographical service area as the facility that is 2 replaced and shall have the same number or fewer licensed beds 3 than the original facility. 4 2. “Department” means the department of health and human 5 services. 6 3. “Iowa Medicaid enterprise” means Iowa Medicaid enterprise 7 as defined in section 135D.2 . 8 4. 3. “Major renovations” means construction or facility 9 improvements to a nursing facility in which the total amount 10 expended exceeds seven hundred fifty thousand dollars. 11 5. 4. “Medical assistance” , or “medical assistance program” , 12 or “Medicaid program” means the medical assistance program 13 created pursuant to chapter 249A . 14 6. 5. “New construction” means the construction of a new 15 nursing facility which does not replace an existing licensed 16 and certified facility and requires the provider to obtain a 17 certificate of need pursuant to chapter 135, subchapter VI . 18 7. 6. “Nondirect care component” means the portion of 19 the reimbursement rate under the medical assistance program 20 attributable to administrative, environmental, property, and 21 support care costs reported on the provider’s financial and 22 statistical report. 23 8. 7. “Nursing facility” means a nursing facility as 24 defined in section 135C.1 . 25 9. 8. “Provider” means a current or future owner or 26 operator of a nursing facility that provides medical assistance 27 program services. 28 10. 9. “Rate determination letter” means the letter that 29 is distributed quarterly by the Iowa Medicaid enterprise 30 program to each nursing facility, which is based on previously 31 submitted financial and statistical reports from each nursing 32 facility. 33 Sec. 865. Section 249K.3, subsection 2, paragraphs a and e, 34 Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 35 -566- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 566/ 1568
H.F. _____ a. The provider shall submit a written request for instant 1 relief to the Iowa Medicaid enterprise program explaining the 2 nature, timing, and goals of the project and the time period 3 during which the relief is requested. The written request 4 shall clearly state if the provider is also requesting the 5 nondirect care limit exception. The written request for 6 instant relief shall be submitted no earlier than thirty days 7 prior to the placement of the provider’s assets in service. 8 The written request for relief shall provide adequate details 9 to calculate the estimated value of relief including but not 10 limited to the total cost of the project, the estimated annual 11 depreciation expenses using generally accepted accounting 12 principles, the estimated useful life based upon existing 13 medical assistance and Medicare provisions, and a copy of the 14 most current depreciation schedule. If interest expenses are 15 included, a copy of the general terms of the debt service and 16 the estimated annual amount of the interest expenses shall be 17 submitted with the written request for relief. 18 e. During the period in which instant relief is granted, the 19 Iowa Medicaid enterprise program shall recalculate the value of 20 the instant relief based on allowable costs and patient days 21 reported on the annual financial and statistical report. For 22 purposes of calculating the per diem relief, total patient 23 days shall be the greater of actual annual patient days or 24 eighty-five percent of the facility’s licensed capacity. The 25 actual value of relief shall be added to the nondirect care 26 component for the relevant period, not to exceed one hundred 27 ten percent of the nondirect care median for the relevant 28 period or not to exceed one hundred twenty percent of the 29 nondirect care median for the relevant period if the nondirect 30 care limit exception is requested and granted. The provider’s 31 quarterly rates for the relevant period shall be retroactively 32 adjusted to reflect the revised nondirect care rate. All 33 claims with dates of service from the date that instant relief 34 is granted to the date that the instant relief is terminated 35 -567- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 567/ 1568
H.F. _____ shall be repriced to reflect the actual value of the instant 1 relief per diem utilizing a mass adjustment. 2 Sec. 866. Section 249K.5, subsections 1 and 3, Code 2023, 3 are amended to read as follows: 4 1. The Iowa Medicaid enterprise program shall administer 5 this chapter . The department of human services shall adopt 6 rules, pursuant to chapter 17A , to administer this chapter . 7 3. In addition to any other factors to be considered in 8 determining if a provider is eligible to participate under this 9 chapter , the Iowa Medicaid enterprise program shall consider 10 all of the following: 11 a. The history of the provider’s regulatory compliance. 12 b. The historical access to nursing facility services for 13 medical assistance program beneficiaries. 14 c. The provider’s dedication to and participation in quality 15 of care, considering all quality programs in which the provider 16 has participated. 17 d. The provider’s plans to facilitate person-directed care. 18 e. The provider’s plans to facilitate dementia units and 19 specialty post-acute services. 20 Sec. 867. Section 249L.2, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 21 amended to read as follows: 22 1. “Department” means the department of health and human 23 services. 24 Sec. 868. Section 249M.2, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 25 amended to read as follows: 26 2. “Department” means the department of health and human 27 services. 28 Sec. 869. Section 249M.4, subsection 5, paragraph b, 29 subparagraph (2), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 30 (2) The projected expenditures for participating hospitals 31 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2010, as determined by 32 the fiscal management division of the department, plus the 33 amount calculated under subparagraph (1). 34 Sec. 870. Section 249N.2, subsections 4, 5, and 14, Code 35 -568- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 568/ 1568
H.F. _____ 2023, are amended to read as follows: 1 4. “Department” means the department of health and human 2 services. 3 5. “Director” means the director of health and human 4 services. 5 14. “Medical assistance program” , “Medicaid program” , or 6 “Medicaid” means the program paying all or part of the costs of 7 care and services provided to an individual pursuant to chapter 8 249A and Tit. XIX of the federal Social Security Act. 9 Sec. 871. Section 249N.5, subsection 2, paragraph a, Code 10 2023, is amended to read as follows: 11 a. For members whose household income is at or below one 12 hundred percent of the federal poverty level, the plan shall be 13 administered by the Iowa Medicaid enterprise program consistent 14 with program administration applicable to individuals under 15 section 249A.3, subsection 1 . 16 Sec. 872. Section 251.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 17 follows: 18 251.1 Definitions. 19 As used in this chapter : 20 1. “Administrator” means the administrator of the division 21 of adult, children, and family services of the department of 22 human services. 23 2. 1. “Division” or “state division” “Department” means 24 the division of adult, children, and family services of the 25 department of health and human services. 26 2. “Director” means the director of health and human 27 services. 28 Sec. 873. Section 251.2, Code 2023, is amended to read as 29 follows: 30 251.2 Administration of emergency relief. 31 The state division department , in addition to all other 32 powers and duties given it the department by law, shall be is 33 charged with the supervision and administration of all funds 34 coming into the hands of received by the state now or hereafter 35 -569- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 569/ 1568
H.F. _____ provided for emergency relief. 1 Sec. 874. Section 251.3, Code 2023, is amended to read as 2 follows: 3 251.3 Powers and duties. 4 The administrator director shall have the power to do all of 5 the following : 6 1. Appoint such personnel as may be necessary for the 7 efficient discharge of the duties imposed upon on the 8 administrator in the administration of emergency relief, 9 director and to make such rules and regulations as the 10 administrator deems necessary or advisable covering relating 11 to the administrator’s director’s activities and those of the 12 service area advisory boards created under section 217.43 , 13 concerning emergency relief. 14 2. Join and cooperate with the government of the 15 United States, or any of its appropriate agencies or 16 instrumentalities, in any proper emergency relief activity. 17 3. Make such reports of budget estimates to the governor 18 and to the general assembly as are required by law , or are 19 as necessary and proper to obtain appropriations of funds 20 necessary for emergency relief purposes and for all the 21 purposes of this chapter . 22 4. Determine the need for funds in the various counties of 23 the state basing such determination upon the amount of money 24 needed in the various counties to provide adequate emergency 25 relief, and upon the counties’ financial inability to provide 26 such relief from county funds. The administrator director may 27 administer said state funds belonging to the state within the 28 various counties of the state to supplement local funds as 29 needed. 30 5. Make such reports, obtain and furnish such information 31 from time to time as may be required by the governor, by the 32 general assembly, or by any other proper appropriate state or 33 federal office or agency, state or federal, and make an annual 34 report of its the department’s emergency relief activities. 35 -570- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 570/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 875. Section 251.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 1 follows: 2 251.4 Grants from state funds to counties. 3 The state division department may require as a condition 4 of making available state assistance available to counties 5 for emergency relief purposes, that the county boards of 6 supervisors shall establish budgets as needed in respect to the 7 relief situation in the counties. 8 Sec. 876. Section 251.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 9 follows: 10 251.5 Duties of the service area advisory board. 11 A service area The advisory board created in section 217.43 12 shall perform the following activities for any county in 13 the board’s service area counties represented on the board 14 concerning emergency relief: 15 1. Cooperate with a county’s board of supervisors in all 16 matters pertaining to administration of relief. 17 2. At the request of a county’s board of supervisors, 18 prepare requests for grants of state funds. 19 3. At the request of a county’s board of supervisors, 20 administer county relief funds. 21 4. In a county receiving grants of state funds upon approval 22 of the director of the department of administrative services 23 and the county’s board of supervisors, administer both state 24 and county relief funds. 25 5. Perform other duties as may be prescribed by the 26 administrator department and a county’s board of supervisors. 27 Sec. 877. Section 251.6, Code 2023, is amended to read as 28 follows: 29 251.6 County supervisors to determine emergency relief and 30 work projects. 31 The county board of supervisors shall supervise 32 administration of emergency relief, and shall determine the 33 minimum amount of relief required for each person or family, 34 which persons are employable, and whether and under what 35 -571- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 571/ 1568
H.F. _____ conditions persons receiving emergency relief may be employed 1 by the county. 2 Sec. 878. Section 251.7, Code 2023, is amended to read as 3 follows: 4 251.7 County appointees to act as executive officers. 5 The county board of supervisors may appoint an individual a 6 person to serve as the executive officer of the service area 7 advisory board in all matters pertaining to relief for that 8 county. 9 Sec. 879. Section 252.26, Code 2023, is amended to read as 10 follows: 11 252.26 General assistance director. 12 The board of supervisors in each county shall appoint or 13 designate a general assistance director for the county, who 14 shall have the powers and duties conferred by this chapter . 15 In counties of one hundred thousand or less population, the 16 county board may designate as general assistance director an 17 employee of the state department of health and human services 18 who is assigned to work in that county and is directed by the 19 director of health and human services, pursuant to an agreement 20 with the county board, to exercise the functions and duties 21 of general assistance director in that county. The general 22 assistance director shall receive as compensation an amount to 23 be determined by the county board. 24 Sec. 880. Section 252.33, Code 2023, is amended to read as 25 follows: 26 252.33 Application for assistance. 27 A person may make application for assistance to a member 28 of the board of supervisors, or to the general assistance 29 director of the county where the person is. If application 30 is made to the general assistance director and that officer 31 is satisfied that the applicant is in a state of want which 32 requires assistance at the public expense, the general 33 assistance director may afford temporary assistance, subject to 34 the approval of the board of supervisors, as the necessities 35 -572- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 572/ 1568
H.F. _____ of the person require and shall immediately report the case to 1 the board of supervisors, who may continue or deny assistance, 2 as they find cause. 3 Sec. 881. Section 252.37, Code 2023, is amended to read as 4 follows: 5 252.37 Appeal to supervisors. 6 If a poor person, on application to the general assistance 7 director, is refused the required assistance, the applicant 8 may appeal to the board of supervisors, who, upon examination 9 into the matter, may order the general assistance director to 10 provide assistance, or who may direct specific assistance. 11 Sec. 882. Section 252A.2, subsections 7 and 8, Code 2023, 12 are amended to read as follows: 13 7. “Petitioner” includes each dependent person for whom 14 support is sought in a proceeding instituted pursuant to 15 this chapter or a mother or putative father of a dependent. 16 However, in an action brought by the child support recovery 17 unit services , the state is the petitioner. 18 8. “Petitioner’s representative” includes counsel of a 19 dependent person for whom support is sought and counsel for a 20 mother or putative father of a dependent. In an action brought 21 by the child support recovery unit services , “petitioner’s 22 representative” includes a county attorney, state’s attorney 23 and any other public officer, by whatever title the officer’s 24 public office may be known, charged by law with the duty of 25 instituting, maintaining, or prosecuting a proceeding under 26 this chapter or under the laws of the state. 27 Sec. 883. Section 252A.3A, subsections 3, 4, 7, 10, 12, and 28 13, Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 29 3. a. Prior to or at the time of completion of an affidavit 30 of paternity, written and oral information about paternity 31 establishment, developed by the child support recovery unit 32 services created in section 252B.2 , shall be provided to the 33 mother and putative father. Video or audio equipment may be 34 used to provide oral information. 35 -573- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 573/ 1568
H.F. _____ b. The information provided shall include a description 1 of parental rights and responsibilities, including the duty 2 to provide financial support for the child, the benefits of 3 establishing paternity, and the alternatives to and legal 4 consequences of signing an affidavit of paternity, including 5 the rights available if a parent is a minor. 6 c. Copies of the written information shall be made 7 available by the child support recovery unit services or the 8 Iowa department of public health and human services to those 9 entities where an affidavit of paternity may be obtained as 10 provided under subsection 4 . 11 4. a. The affidavit of paternity form developed and used by 12 the Iowa department of public health and human services is the 13 only affidavit of paternity form recognized for the purpose of 14 establishing paternity under this section . It shall include 15 the minimum requirements specified by the secretary of the 16 United States department of health and human services pursuant 17 to 42 U.S.C. §652(a)(7). A properly completed affidavit of 18 paternity form developed by the Iowa department of public 19 health and human services and existing on or after July 1, 20 1993, but which is superseded by a later affidavit of paternity 21 form developed by the Iowa department of public health and 22 human services , shall have the same legal effect as a paternity 23 affidavit form used by the Iowa department of public health and 24 human services on or after July 1, 1997, regardless of the date 25 of the filing and registration of the affidavit of paternity, 26 unless otherwise required under federal law. 27 b. The form shall be available from the state registrar, 28 each county registrar, the child support recovery unit 29 services , and any institution in the state. 30 c. The Iowa department of public health and human services 31 shall make copies of the form available to the entities 32 identified in paragraph “b” for distribution. 33 7. The state registrar shall make copies of affidavits 34 of paternity and identifying information from the affidavits 35 -574- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 574/ 1568
H.F. _____ filed and registered pursuant to this section available to the 1 child support recovery unit services created under section 2 252B.2 in accordance with section 144.13, subsection 4 , and any 3 subsequent rescission form which rescinds the affidavit. 4 10. a. An institution may be reimbursed by the child 5 support recovery unit services created in section 252B.2 for 6 providing the services described under subsection 9 , or may 7 provide the services at no cost. 8 b. An institution electing reimbursement shall enter into a 9 written agreement with the child support recovery unit services 10 for this purpose. 11 c. An institution entering into an agreement for 12 reimbursement shall assist the parents of a child born out of 13 wedlock in completing and filing an affidavit of paternity. 14 d. Reimbursement shall be based only on the number of 15 affidavits completed in compliance with this section and 16 submitted to the state registrar during the duration of 17 the written agreement with the child support recovery unit 18 services . 19 e. The reimbursement rate is twenty dollars for each 20 completed affidavit filed with the state registrar. 21 12. a. A completed affidavit of paternity may be rescinded 22 by registration by the state registrar of a completed and 23 notarized rescission form signed by either the mother or 24 putative father who signed the affidavit of paternity that the 25 putative father is not the father of the child. The completed 26 and notarized rescission form shall be filed with the state 27 registrar for the purpose of registration prior to the earlier 28 of the following: 29 (1) Sixty days after the latest notarized signature of the 30 mother or putative father on the affidavit of paternity. 31 (2) Entry of a court order pursuant to a proceeding in this 32 state to which the signatory is a party relating to the child, 33 including a proceeding to establish a support order under this 34 chapter , chapter 252C , 252F , 598 , or 600B or other law of this 35 -575- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 575/ 1568
H.F. _____ state. 1 b. Unless the state registrar has received and registered an 2 order as provided in section 252A.3, subsection 10 , paragraph 3 “a” , which legally establishes paternity, upon registration 4 of a timely rescission form the state registrar shall remove 5 the father’s information from the certificate of birth, and 6 shall send a written notice of the rescission to the last known 7 address of the signatory of the affidavit of paternity who did 8 not sign the rescission form. 9 c. The Iowa department of public health and human services 10 shall develop a rescission form and an administrative process 11 for rescission. The form shall be the only rescission form 12 recognized for the purpose of rescinding a completed affidavit 13 of paternity. A completed rescission form shall include the 14 signature of a notary public attesting to the identity of 15 the party signing the rescission form. The Iowa department 16 of public health and human services shall adopt rules which 17 establish a fee, based upon the average administrative cost, to 18 be collected for the registration of a rescission. 19 d. If an affidavit of paternity has been rescinded under 20 this subsection , the state registrar shall not register any 21 subsequent affidavit of paternity signed by the same mother and 22 putative father relating to the same child. 23 13. The child Child support recovery unit services may 24 enter into a written agreement with an entity designated by the 25 secretary of the United States department of health and human 26 services to offer voluntary paternity establishment services. 27 a. The agreement shall comply with federal requirements 28 pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §666(a)(5)(C) including those regarding 29 notice, materials, training, and evaluations. 30 b. The agreement may provide for reimbursement of the entity 31 by the state if reimbursement is permitted by federal law. 32 Sec. 884. Section 252A.5, subsections 2 and 3, Code 2023, 33 are amended to read as follows: 34 2. Whenever the state or a political subdivision thereof of 35 -576- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 576/ 1568
H.F. _____ the state furnishes support to a dependent, it the political 1 subdivision of the state has the same right through proceedings 2 instituted by the petitioner’s representative to invoke 3 the provisions hereof of this section as the dependent to 4 whom the support was furnished, for the purpose of securing 5 reimbursement of expenditures so made and of obtaining 6 continuing support; the petition in such case may be verified 7 by any official having knowledge of such expenditures without 8 further verification of any person and consent of the dependent 9 shall not be required in order to institute proceedings under 10 this chapter . The child Child support recovery unit services 11 may bring the action based upon a statement of a witness, 12 regardless of age, with knowledge of the circumstances, 13 including, but not limited to, statements by the mother of the 14 dependent or a relative of the mother or the putative father. 15 3. If the child support recovery unit services is providing 16 services, the unit child support services has the same right 17 to invoke the provisions of this section as the dependent for 18 which support is owed for the purpose of securing support. The 19 petition in such case may be verified by any official having 20 knowledge of the request for services by the unit child support 21 services , without further verification by any other person, 22 and consent of the dependent shall not be required in order 23 to institute proceedings under this chapter . The child Child 24 support recovery unit services may bring the action based upon 25 the statement of a witness, regardless of age, with knowledge 26 of the circumstances, including, but not limited to, statements 27 by the mother of the dependent or a relative of the mother or 28 the putative father. 29 Sec. 885. Section 252A.13, subsections 1 and 3, Code 2023, 30 are amended to read as follows: 31 1. If public assistance is provided by the department of 32 health and human services to or on behalf of a dependent child 33 or a dependent child’s caretaker, there is an assignment by 34 operation of law to the department of any and all rights in, 35 -577- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 577/ 1568
H.F. _____ title to, and interest in any support obligation, payment, and 1 arrearages owed to or on behalf of the child or caretaker not 2 to exceed the amount of public assistance paid for or on behalf 3 of the child or caretaker as follows: 4 a. For family investment program assistance, section 239B.6 5 shall apply. 6 b. For foster care services, section 234.39 shall apply. 7 c. For medical assistance, section 252E.11 shall apply. 8 3. The clerk shall furnish the department with copies of 9 all orders or decrees awarding and temporary domestic abuse 10 orders addressing support when the parties are receiving public 11 assistance or services are otherwise provided by the child 12 support recovery unit services . Unless otherwise specified 13 in the order, an equal and proportionate share of any child 14 support awarded is presumed to be payable on behalf of each 15 child, subject to the order or judgment, for purposes of an 16 assignment under this section . 17 Sec. 886. Section 252A.18, Code 2023, is amended to read as 18 follows: 19 252A.18 Registration of support order —— notice. 20 Registration of a support order of another state or foreign 21 country shall be in accordance with chapter 252K except that, 22 with regard to service, promptly upon registration, the clerk 23 of the court shall, by restricted certified mail, or the child 24 support recovery unit services shall, as provided in section 25 252B.26 , send to the respondent notice of the registration with 26 a copy of the registered support order or the respondent may 27 be personally served with the notice and the copy of the order 28 in the same manner as original notices are personally served. 29 The clerk shall also docket the case and notify the prosecuting 30 attorney of the action. The clerk shall maintain a registry of 31 all support orders registered pursuant to this section . The 32 filing is in equity. 33 Sec. 887. Section 252B.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 34 follows: 35 -578- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 578/ 1568
H.F. _____ 252B.1 Definitions. 1 As used in this chapter , unless the context otherwise 2 requires: 3 1. “Absent parent” means the parent who either cannot be 4 located or who is located and is not residing with the child 5 at the time the support collection or paternity determination 6 services provided in sections 252B.5 and 252B.6 are requested 7 or commenced. 8 2. “Child” includes but shall not be limited to a stepchild, 9 foster child, or legally adopted child and means a child 10 actually or apparently under eighteen years of age or a 11 dependent person eighteen years of age or over who is unable 12 to maintain the person’s self and is likely to become a public 13 charge. “Child” includes “child” as defined in section 239B.1 . 14 3. “Child support agency” means child support agency as 15 defined in section 252H.2 . 16 4. “Child support services” means child support services 17 created in section 252B.2. 18 4. 5. “Department” means the department of health and human 19 services. 20 5. 6. “Director” means the director of health and human 21 services. 22 6. 7. “Obligor” means the person legally responsible for 23 the support of a child as defined in section 252D.16 or 598.1 24 under a support order issued in this state or pursuant to the 25 laws of another state or foreign country. 26 7. 8. “Resident parent” means the parent with whom the 27 child is residing at the time the support collection or 28 paternity determination services provided in sections 252B.5 29 and 252B.6 are requested or commenced. 30 8. “Unit” means the child support recovery unit created in 31 section 252B.2 . 32 Sec. 888. Section 252B.2, Code 2023, is amended to read as 33 follows: 34 252B.2 Unit Child support services established —— 35 -579- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 579/ 1568
H.F. _____ intervention. 1 There is created within the department of human services 2 a child support recovery unit services for the purpose of 3 providing the services required in sections 252B.3 through 4 252B.6 . The unit Child support services is not required to 5 intervene in actions to provide such services. 6 Sec. 889. Section 252B.3, Code 2023, is amended to read as 7 follows: 8 252B.3 Duty of department to enforce child support —— 9 cooperation —— rules. 10 1. Upon receipt by the department of an application for 11 public assistance on behalf of a child and determination by the 12 department that the child is eligible for public assistance and 13 that provision of child support services is appropriate, the 14 department shall take appropriate action under the provisions 15 of this chapter or under other appropriate statutes of this 16 state including but not limited to chapters 239B , 252A , 252C , 17 252D , 252E , 252F , 252G , 252H , 252I , 252J , 598 , and 600B , to 18 ensure that the parent or other person responsible for the 19 support of the child fulfills the support obligation. The 20 department shall also take appropriate action as required by 21 federal law upon receiving a request from a child support 22 agency for a child receiving public assistance in another 23 state. 24 2. The department of human services may negotiate a partial 25 payment of a support obligation with a parent or other person 26 responsible for the support of the child, provided that the 27 negotiation and partial payment are consistent with applicable 28 federal law and regulation. 29 3. The department shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 30 17A regarding cases in which, under federal law, it is a 31 condition of eligibility for an individual who is an applicant 32 for or recipient of public assistance to cooperate in good 33 faith with the department in establishing the paternity of, or 34 in establishing, modifying, or enforcing a support order by 35 -580- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 580/ 1568
H.F. _____ identifying and locating the parent of the child or enforcing 1 rights to support payments. The rules shall include all of the 2 following provisions: 3 a. As required by the unit child support services , the 4 individual shall provide the name of the noncustodial parent 5 and additional necessary information, and shall appear at 6 interviews, hearings, and legal proceedings. 7 b. If paternity is an issue, the individual and child shall 8 submit to blood or genetic tests pursuant to a judicial or 9 administrative order. 10 c. The individual may be requested to sign a voluntary 11 affidavit of paternity, after notice of the rights and 12 consequences of such an acknowledgment, but shall not be 13 required to sign an affidavit or otherwise relinquish the right 14 to blood or genetic tests. 15 d. The unit Child support services shall promptly notify 16 the individual and the appropriate division of the department 17 administering the department’s public assistance program 18 programs of each determination by the unit child support 19 services of noncooperation of the individual and the reason for 20 such determination. 21 e. A procedure under which the individual may claim that, 22 and the department shall determine whether, the individual has 23 sufficient good cause or other exception for not cooperating, 24 taking into consideration the best interest of the child. 25 4. Without need for a court order and notwithstanding 26 the requirements of section 598.22A , the support payment 27 ordered pursuant to any chapter shall be satisfied as to the 28 department, the child, and either parent for the period during 29 which the parents are reconciled and are cohabiting, the child 30 for whom support is ordered is living in the same residence 31 as the parents, and the obligor receives public assistance on 32 the obligor’s own behalf for the benefit of the child. The 33 department shall implement this subsection as follows: 34 a. The unit Child support services shall file a notice of 35 -581- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 581/ 1568
H.F. _____ satisfaction with the clerk of court. 1 b. This subsection shall not apply unless all the children 2 for whom support is ordered reside with both parents, except 3 that a child may be absent from the home due to a foster care 4 placement pursuant to chapter 234 or a comparable law of 5 another state or foreign country. 6 c. The unit Child support services shall send notice 7 by regular mail to the obligor when the provisions of this 8 subsection no longer apply. A copy of the notice shall be 9 filed with the clerk of court. 10 d. This section shall not limit the rights of the parents or 11 the department to proceed by other means to suspend, terminate, 12 modify, reinstate, or establish support. 13 5. On or after July 1, 1999, the department shall implement 14 a program for the satisfaction of accrued support debts, based 15 upon timely payment by the obligor of both current support due 16 and any payments due for accrued support debt under a periodic 17 payment plan. The unit Child support services shall adopt 18 rules pursuant to chapter 17A to establish the criteria and 19 procedures for obtaining satisfaction under the program. The 20 rules adopted under this subsection shall specify the cases and 21 amounts to which the program is applicable, and may provide for 22 the establishment of the program as a pilot program. 23 Sec. 890. Section 252B.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 24 follows: 25 252B.4 Nonassistance cases. 26 1. The child support and paternity determination services 27 established by the department pursuant to this chapter and 28 other appropriate services provided by law including but not 29 limited to the provisions of chapters 239B , 252A , 252C , 252D , 30 252E , 252F , 598 , and 600B shall be made available by the 31 unit child support services to an individual not otherwise 32 eligible as a public assistance recipient upon application by 33 the individual for the services or upon referral as described 34 in subsection 4 . The application shall be filed with the 35 -582- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 582/ 1568
H.F. _____ department. 1 2. The director may collect a fee to cover the costs 2 incurred by the department for service of process, genetic 3 testing and court costs if the entity providing the service 4 charges a fee for the services. 5 3. Fees collected pursuant to this section shall be 6 considered repayment receipts, as defined in section 8.2 , 7 and shall be used for the purposes of the unit child support 8 services . The director or a designee shall keep an accurate 9 record of the fees collected and expended. 10 4. The unit Child support services shall also provide child 11 support and paternity determination services and shall respond 12 as provided in federal law for an individual not otherwise 13 eligible as a public assistance recipient if the unit child 14 support services receives a request from any of the following: 15 a. A child support agency. 16 b. A foreign country as defined in chapter 252K . 17 Sec. 891. Section 252B.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 18 follows: 19 252B.5 Services of unit Child support services . 20 The child Child support recovery unit services shall provide 21 the following services: 22 1. Assistance in the location of an absent parent or any 23 other person who has an obligation to support the child of the 24 resident parent. 25 2. Aid in establishing paternity and securing a court or 26 administrative order for support pursuant to chapter 252A , 27 252C , 252F , or 600B , or any other chapter providing for 28 the establishment of paternity or support. In an action to 29 establish support, the resident parent may be a proper party 30 defendant for purposes of determining medical support as 31 provided in section 252E.1A upon service of notice as provided 32 in this chapter and without a court order as provided in the 33 rules of civil procedure. The unit’s Child support services’ 34 independent cause of action shall not bar a party from seeking 35 -583- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 583/ 1568
H.F. _____ support in a subsequent proceeding. 1 3. Aid in enforcing through court or administrative 2 proceedings an existing court order for support issued pursuant 3 to chapter 252A , 252C , 252F , 598 , or 600B , or any other 4 chapter under which child or medical support is granted. The 5 director may enter into a contract with a private collection 6 agency to collect support payments for cases which have been 7 identified by the department as difficult collection cases 8 if the department determines that this form of collection is 9 more cost-effective than departmental collection methods. The 10 department shall utilize, to the maximum extent possible, 11 every available automated process to collect support payments 12 prior to referral of a case to a private collection agency. 13 A private collection agency with whom the department enters 14 a contract under this subsection shall comply with state and 15 federal confidentiality requirements and debt collection laws. 16 The director may use a portion of the state share of funds 17 collected through this means to pay the costs of any contract 18 authorized under this subsection . 19 4. Assistance to set off against a debtor’s income tax 20 refund or rebate any support debt, which is assigned to 21 the department of human services or which the child support 22 recovery unit services is attempting to collect on behalf of 23 any individual not eligible as a public assistance recipient, 24 which has accrued through written contract, subrogation, or 25 court judgment, and which is in the form of a liquidated sum 26 due and owing for the care, support, or maintenance of a child. 27 Unless the periodic payment plan provisions for a retroactive 28 modification pursuant to section 598.21C apply, the entire 29 amount of a judgment for accrued support, notwithstanding 30 compliance with a periodic payment plan or regardless of the 31 date of entry of the judgment, is due and owing as of the date 32 of entry of the judgment and is delinquent for the purposes of 33 setoff, including for setoff against a debtor’s federal income 34 tax refund or other federal nontax payment. The department 35 -584- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 584/ 1568
H.F. _____ of human services shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 1 17A necessary to assist the department of administrative 2 services in the implementation of the child support setoff as 3 established under section 8A.504 . 4 5. a. In order to maximize the amount of any tax refund 5 to which an obligor may be entitled and which may be applied 6 to child support and medical support obligations, cooperate 7 with any volunteer or free income tax assistance programs in 8 the state in informing obligors of the availability of the 9 programs. 10 b. The child Child support recovery unit services shall 11 publicize the services of the volunteer or free income tax 12 assistance programs by distributing printed materials regarding 13 the programs. 14 6. Determine periodically whether an individual receiving 15 unemployment compensation benefits under chapter 96 owes a 16 support obligation which is being enforced by the unit child 17 support services , and enforce the support obligation through 18 court or administrative proceedings to have specified amounts 19 withheld from the individual’s unemployment compensation 20 benefits. 21 7. Assistance in obtaining medical support as defined in 22 chapter 252E . 23 8. a. At the request of either parent who is subject to 24 the order of support or upon its own initiation, review the 25 amount of the support award in accordance with the guidelines 26 established pursuant to section 598.21B , and Tit. IV-D of the 27 federal Social Security Act, as amended, and take action to 28 initiate modification proceedings if the criteria established 29 pursuant to this section are met. However, a review of a 30 support award is not required if the child support recovery 31 unit services determines that such a review would not be in the 32 best interest of the child and neither parent has requested 33 such review. 34 b. The department shall adopt rules setting forth the 35 -585- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 585/ 1568
H.F. _____ process for review of requests for modification of support 1 obligations and the criteria and process for taking action to 2 initiate modification proceedings. 3 9. a. Assistance, in consultation with the department 4 of administrative services, in identifying and taking action 5 against self-employed individuals as identified by the 6 following conditions: 7 (1) The individual owes support pursuant to a court or 8 administrative order being enforced by the unit child support 9 services and is delinquent in an amount equal to or greater 10 than the support obligation amount assessed for one month. 11 (2) The individual has filed a state income tax return in 12 the preceding twelve months. 13 (3) The individual has no reported tax withholding amount on 14 the most recent state income tax return. 15 (4) The individual has failed to enter into or comply with a 16 formalized repayment plan with the unit child support services . 17 (5) The individual has failed to make either all current 18 support payments in accordance with the court or administrative 19 order or to make payments against any delinquency in each of 20 the preceding twelve months. 21 b. The unit Child support services may forward information 22 to the department of administrative services as necessary to 23 implement this subsection , including but not limited to both 24 of the following: 25 (1) The name and social security number of the individual. 26 (2) Support obligation information in the specific case, 27 including the amount of the delinquency. 28 10. The review and adjustment, modification, or alteration 29 of a support order pursuant to chapter 252H upon adoption of 30 rules pursuant to chapter 17A and periodic notification, at 31 a minimum of once every three years, to parents subject to a 32 support order of their rights to these services. 33 11. The unit Child support services shall not establish 34 orders for spousal support. The unit Child support services 35 -586- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 586/ 1568
H.F. _____ shall enforce orders for spousal support only if the spouse is 1 the custodial parent of a child for whom the unit child support 2 services is also enforcing a child support or medical support 3 order. 4 12. a. In compliance with federal procedures, periodically 5 certify to the secretary of the United States department of 6 health and human services, a list of the names of obligors 7 determined by the unit child support services to owe delinquent 8 support, under a support order as defined in section 252J.1 , in 9 excess of two thousand five hundred dollars. The certification 10 of the delinquent amount owed may be based upon one or more 11 support orders being enforced by the unit child support 12 services if the delinquent support owed exceeds two thousand 13 five hundred dollars. The certification shall include any 14 amounts which are delinquent pursuant to the periodic payment 15 plan when a modified order has been retroactively applied. 16 The certification shall be in a format and shall include any 17 supporting documentation required by the secretary. 18 b. All of the following shall apply to an action initiated 19 by the unit child support services under this subsection : 20 (1) The obligor shall be sent a notice by regular mail in 21 accordance with federal law and regulations and the notice 22 shall remain in effect until support delinquencies have been 23 paid in full. 24 (2) The notice shall include all of the following: 25 (a) A statement regarding the amount of delinquent support 26 owed by the obligor. 27 (b) A statement providing information that if the 28 delinquency is in excess of two thousand five hundred dollars, 29 the United States secretary of state may apply a passport 30 sanction by revoking, restricting, limiting, or refusing to 31 issue a passport as provided in 42 U.S.C. §652(k). 32 (c) Information regarding the procedures for challenging 33 the certification by the unit child support services . 34 (3) (a) If the obligor chooses to challenge the 35 -587- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 587/ 1568
H.F. _____ certification, the obligor shall notify the unit child support 1 services within the time period specified in the notice to the 2 obligor. The obligor shall include any relevant information 3 with the challenge. 4 (b) A challenge shall be based upon mistake of fact. For 5 the purposes of this subsection , “mistake of fact” means a 6 mistake in the identity of the obligor or a mistake in the 7 amount of the delinquent child support owed if the amount did 8 not exceed two thousand five hundred dollars on the date of the 9 unit’s child support services’ decision on the challenge. 10 (4) Upon timely receipt of the challenge, the unit child 11 support services shall review the certification for a mistake 12 of fact, or refer the challenge for review to the child support 13 agency in the state chosen by the obligor as provided by 14 federal law. 15 (5) Following the unit’s child support services’ review of 16 the certification, the unit child support services shall send 17 a written decision to the obligor within ten days of timely 18 receipt of the challenge. 19 (a) If the unit child support services determines that 20 a mistake of fact exists, the unit child support services 21 shall send notification in accordance with federal procedures 22 withdrawing the certification for passport sanction. 23 (b) If the unit child support services determines that a 24 mistake of fact does not exist, the obligor may contest the 25 determination within ten days following the issuance of the 26 decision by submitting a written request for a contested case 27 proceeding pursuant to chapter 17A . 28 (6) Following issuance of a final decision under chapter 29 17A that no mistake of fact exists, the obligor may request a 30 hearing before the district court pursuant to chapter 17A . The 31 department shall transmit a copy of its record to the district 32 court pursuant to chapter 17A . The scope of the review by the 33 district court shall be limited to demonstration of a mistake 34 of fact. Issues related to visitation, custody, or other 35 -588- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 588/ 1568
H.F. _____ provisions not related to the support provisions of a support 1 order are not grounds for a hearing under this subsection . 2 c. Following certification to the secretary, if the 3 unit child support services determines that an obligor no 4 longer owes delinquent support in excess of two thousand five 5 hundred dollars, the unit child support services shall provide 6 information and notice as the secretary requires to withdraw 7 the certification for passport sanction. 8 13. a. Impose an annual fee, which shall be retained from 9 support collected on behalf of the obligee, in accordance with 10 42 U.S.C. §654(6)(B)(ii). The unit Child support services 11 shall send information regarding the requirements of this 12 subsection by regular mail to the last known address of an 13 affected obligee, or may include the information for an obligee 14 in an application for services signed by the obligee. In 15 addition, the unit child support services shall take steps 16 necessary regarding the fee to qualify for federal funds in 17 conformity with the provisions of Tit. IV-D of the federal 18 Social Security Act, including receiving and accounting for 19 fee payments, as appropriate, through the collection services 20 center created in section 252B.13A . 21 b. Fees collected pursuant to this subsection shall be 22 considered repayment receipts as defined in section 8.2 , and 23 shall be used for the purposes of the unit child support 24 services . The director shall maintain an accurate record of 25 the fees collected and expended under this subsection . 26 c. Until such time as a methodology to secure payment of 27 the collections fee from the obligor is provided by law, an 28 obligee may act pursuant to this paragraph to recover the 29 collections fee from the obligor. If the unit child support 30 services retains all or a portion of the collections fee 31 imposed pursuant to paragraph “a” in a federal fiscal year, 32 there is an automatic nonsupport judgment, in an amount equal 33 to the amount retained, against the obligor payable to the 34 obligee. This paragraph shall serve as constructive notice 35 -589- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 589/ 1568
H.F. _____ that the fee amount, once retained, is an automatic nonsupport 1 judgment against the obligor. The obligee may use any legal 2 means, including the lien created by the nonsupport judgment, 3 to collect the nonsupport judgment. 4 Sec. 892. Section 252B.6, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 5 2023, is amended to read as follows: 6 In addition to the services enumerated in section 252B.5 , 7 the unit child support services may provide the following 8 services in the case of a dependent child for whom public 9 assistance is being provided: 10 Sec. 893. Section 252B.6, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 11 amended to read as follows: 12 3. Appear on behalf of the state for the purpose of 13 facilitating the modification of support awards consistent 14 with guidelines established pursuant to section 598.21B , 15 and Tit. IV-D of the federal Social Security Act. The unit 16 Child support services shall not otherwise participate in the 17 proceeding. 18 Sec. 894. Section 252B.6A, Code 2023, is amended to read as 19 follows: 20 252B.6A External services. 21 1. Provided that the action is consistent with applicable 22 federal law and regulation, an attorney licensed in this state 23 shall receive compensation as provided in this section for 24 support collected as the direct result of a judicial proceeding 25 maintained by the attorney, if all of the following apply to 26 the case: 27 a. The unit Child support services is providing services 28 under this chapter . 29 b. The current support obligation is terminated and only 30 arrearages are due under an administrative or court order and 31 there has been no payment under the order for at least the 32 twelve-month period prior to the provision of notice to the 33 unit child support services by the attorney under this section . 34 c. Support is assigned to the state based upon cash 35 -590- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 590/ 1568
H.F. _____ assistance paid under chapter 239B , or its successor. 1 d. The attorney has provided written notice to the central 2 office of the unit child support services and to the obligee at 3 the last known address of the obligee of the intent to initiate 4 a specified judicial proceeding, at least thirty days prior to 5 initiating the proceeding. 6 e. The attorney has provided documentation to the unit child 7 support services that the attorney is insured against loss 8 caused by the attorney’s legal malpractice or acts or omissions 9 of the attorney which result in loss to the state or other 10 person. 11 f. The collection is received by the collection services 12 center within ninety days of provision of the notice to 13 the unit child support services . An attorney may provide 14 subsequent notices to the unit child support services to extend 15 the time for receipt of the collection by subsequent ninety-day 16 periods. 17 2. a. If, prior to February 15, 1998, notice is provided 18 pursuant to subsection 1 to initiate a specific judicial 19 proceeding, this section shall not apply to the proceeding 20 unless the unit child support services consents to the 21 proceeding. 22 b. (1) If, on or after February 15, 1998, notice is 23 provided pursuant to subsection 1 to initiate a specific 24 judicial proceeding, this section shall apply to the proceeding 25 only if the case is exempt from application of rules adopted 26 by the department pursuant to subparagraph (2) which limit 27 application of this section . 28 (2) The department shall adopt rules which include, but 29 are not limited to, exemption from application of this section 30 to proceedings based upon, but not limited to, any of the 31 following: 32 (a) A finding of good cause pursuant to section 252B.3 . 33 (b) The existence of a support obligation due another state 34 based upon public assistance provided by that state. 35 -591- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 591/ 1568
H.F. _____ (c) The maintaining of another proceeding by an attorney 1 under this section for which the unit child support services 2 has not received notice that the proceeding has concluded or 3 the ninety-day period during which a collection may be received 4 pertaining to the same case has not yet expired. 5 (d) The initiation of a seek employment action under section 6 252B.21 , and the notice from the attorney indicates that the 7 attorney intends to pursue a contempt action. 8 (e) Any other basis for exemption of a specified proceeding 9 designated by rule which relates to collection and enforcement 10 actions provided by the unit child support services . 11 3. The unit Child support services shall issue a response 12 to the attorney providing notice within ten days of receipt of 13 the notice. The response shall advise the attorney whether the 14 case to which the specified judicial proceeding applies meets 15 the requirements of this section . 16 4. For the purposes of this section , a “judicial proceeding” 17 means an action to enforce support filed with a court of 18 competent jurisdiction in which the court issues an order which 19 identifies the amount of the support collection which is a 20 direct result of the court proceeding. “Judicial proceedings” 21 include but are not limited to those pursuant to chapters 22 598 , 626 , 633 , 642 , 654 , or 684 and also include contempt 23 proceedings if the collection payment is identified in the 24 court order as the result of such a proceeding. “Judicial 25 proceedings” do not include enforcement actions which the unit 26 child support services is required to implement under federal 27 law including, but not limited to, income withholding. 28 5. All of the following are applicable to a collection 29 which is the result of a judicial proceeding which meets the 30 requirements of this section : 31 a. All payments made as the result of a judicial proceeding 32 under this section shall be made to the clerk of the district 33 court or to the collection services center and shall not be 34 made to the attorney. Payments received by the clerk of the 35 -592- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 592/ 1568
H.F. _____ district court shall be forwarded to the collection services 1 center as provided in section 252B.15 . 2 b. The attorney shall be entitled to receive an amount 3 which is equal to twenty-five percent of the support collected 4 as the result of the specified judicial proceeding not to 5 exceed the amount of the nonfederal share of assigned support 6 collected as the result of that proceeding. The amount paid 7 under this paragraph is the full amount of compensation due the 8 attorney for a proceeding under this section and is in lieu 9 of any attorney fees. The court shall not order the obligor 10 to pay additional attorney fees. The amount of compensation 11 calculated by the unit child support services is subject, upon 12 application of the attorney, to judicial review. 13 c. Any support collected shall be disbursed in accordance 14 with federal requirements and any support due the obligee 15 shall be disbursed to the obligee prior to disbursement to the 16 attorney as compensation. 17 d. The collection services center shall disburse 18 compensation due the attorney only from the nonfederal share of 19 assigned collections. The collection services center shall not 20 disburse any compensation for court costs. 21 e. The unit Child support services may delay disbursement 22 to the attorney pending the resolution of any timely appeal by 23 the obligor or obligee. 24 f. Negotiation of a partial payment or settlement for 25 support shall not be made without the approval of the unit 26 child support services and the obligee, as applicable. 27 6. The attorney initiating a judicial proceeding under this 28 section shall notify the unit child support services when the 29 judicial proceeding is completed. 30 7. a. An attorney who initiates a judicial proceeding under 31 this section represents the state for the sole and limited 32 purpose of collecting support to the extent provided in this 33 section . 34 b. The attorney is not an employee of the state and has no 35 -593- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 593/ 1568
H.F. _____ right to any benefit or compensation other than as specified in 1 this section . 2 c. The state is not liable or subject to suit for any acts 3 or omissions resulting in any damages as a consequence of the 4 attorney’s acts or omissions under this section . 5 d. The attorney shall hold the state harmless from any act 6 or omissions of the attorney which may result in any penalties 7 or sanctions, including those imposed under federal bankruptcy 8 laws, and the state may recover any penalty or sanction imposed 9 by offsetting any compensation due the attorney under this 10 section for collections received as a result of any judicial 11 proceeding initiated under this section . 12 e. The attorney initiating a proceeding under this section 13 does not represent the obligor. 14 8. The unit Child support services shall comply with all 15 state and federal laws regarding confidentiality. The unit 16 Child support services may release to an attorney who has 17 provided notice under this section , information regarding child 18 support balances due, to the extent provided under such laws. 19 9. This section shall not be interpreted to prohibit 20 the unit child support services from providing services or 21 taking other actions to enforce support as provided under this 22 chapter . 23 Sec. 895. Section 252B.7, Code 2023, is amended to read as 24 follows: 25 252B.7 Legal services. 26 1. The attorney general may perform the legal services for 27 the child support recovery program services and may enforce 28 all laws for the recovery of child support from responsible 29 relatives. The attorney general may file and prosecute: 30 a. Contempt of court proceedings to enforce any order of 31 court pertaining to child support. 32 b. Cases under chapter 252A , the support of dependents law. 33 c. An information charging a violation of section 726.3 , 34 726.5 or 726.6 . 35 -594- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 594/ 1568
H.F. _____ d. Any other lawful action which will secure collection of 1 support for minor children. 2 2. For the purposes of subsection 1 , the attorney general 3 has the same power to commence, file and prosecute any action 4 or information in the proper jurisdiction, which the county 5 attorney could file or prosecute in that jurisdiction. This 6 section does not relieve a county attorney from the county 7 attorney’s duties, or the attorney general from the supervisory 8 power of the attorney general, in the recovery of child 9 support. 10 3. The unit Child support services may contract with 11 a county attorney, the attorney general, a clerk of the 12 district court, or another person or agency to collect support 13 obligations and to administer the child support program 14 established services required pursuant to this chapter . 15 Notwithstanding section 13.7 , the unit child support services 16 may contract with private attorneys for the prosecution of 17 civil collection and recovery cases and may pay reasonable 18 compensation and expenses to private attorneys for the 19 prosecution services provided. 20 4. An attorney employed by or under contract with the child 21 support recovery unit services represents and acts exclusively 22 on behalf of the state when providing child support enforcement 23 services. An attorney-client relationship does not exist 24 between the attorney and an individual party, witness, or 25 person other than the state, regardless of the name in which 26 the action is brought. 27 Sec. 896. Section 252B.7A, Code 2023, is amended to read as 28 follows: 29 252B.7A Determining parent’s income. 30 1. The unit Child support services shall use any of the 31 following in determining the amount of the net monthly income 32 of a parent for purposes of establishing or modifying a support 33 obligation: 34 a. Income as identified in a signed statement of the 35 -595- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 595/ 1568
H.F. _____ parent pursuant to section 252B.9, subsection 1 , paragraph 1 “b” . If evidence suggests that the statement is incomplete 2 or inaccurate, the unit child support services may present 3 the evidence to the court in a judicial proceeding or to the 4 administrator director in a proceeding under chapter 252C or 5 a comparable chapter, and the court or administrator director 6 shall weigh the evidence in setting the support obligation. 7 Evidence includes but is not limited to income as established 8 under paragraph “c” . 9 b. If a sworn statement is not provided by the parent, the 10 unit child support services may determine income as established 11 under paragraph “c” or “d” . 12 c. Income established by any of the following: 13 (1) Income verified by an employer or payor of income. 14 (2) Income reported to the department of workforce 15 development. 16 (3) For a public assistance recipient, income as reported to 17 the department case worker assigned to the public assistance 18 case. 19 (4) Other written documentation which identifies income. 20 d. By July 1, 1999, the department shall adopt rules for 21 imputing income, whenever possible, based on the earning 22 capacity of a parent who does not provide income information 23 or for whom income information is not available. Until such 24 time as the department adopts rules establishing a different 25 standard for determining the income of a parent who does not 26 provide income information or for whom income information 27 is not available, the estimated state median income for a 28 one-person family as published annually in the federal register 29 for use by the federal office of community services, office of 30 energy assistance, for the subsequent federal fiscal year. 31 (1) This provision is effective beginning July 1, 1992, 32 based upon the information published in the federal register 33 dated March 8, 1991. 34 (2) The unit Child support services may revise the estimated 35 -596- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 596/ 1568
H.F. _____ income each October 1. If the estimate is not available or has 1 not been published, the unit child support services may revise 2 the estimate when it becomes available. 3 e. When the income information obtained pursuant to this 4 subsection does not include the information necessary to 5 determine the net monthly income of the parent, the unit child 6 support services may deduct twenty percent from the parent’s 7 gross monthly income to arrive at the net monthly income 8 figure. 9 2. The amount of the income determined may be challenged any 10 time prior to the entry of a new or modified order for support. 11 3. If the child support recovery unit services is providing 12 services pursuant to this chapter , the court shall use the 13 income figure determined pursuant to this section when applying 14 the guidelines to determine the amount of support. 15 4. The department may develop rules as necessary to further 16 implement disclosure of financial information of the parties. 17 Sec. 897. Section 252B.7B, Code 2023, is amended to read as 18 follows: 19 252B.7B Informational materials provided by the unit child 20 support services . 21 1. The unit Child support services shall prepare and make 22 available to the public, informational materials which explain 23 the unit’s child support services’ procedures including, but 24 not limited to, procedures with regard to all of the following: 25 a. Accepting applications for services. 26 b. Locating individuals. 27 c. Establishing paternity. 28 d. Establishing support. 29 e. Enforcing support. 30 f. Modifying, suspending, or reinstating support. 31 g. Terminating services. 32 2. The informational materials shall include general 33 information about and descriptions of the processes involved 34 relating to the services provided by the unit child support 35 -597- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 597/ 1568
H.F. _____ services including application for services, fees for services, 1 the responsibilities of the recipient of services, resolution 2 of disagreements with the unit child support services , rights 3 to challenge the actions of the unit child support services , 4 and obtaining additional information. 5 Sec. 898. Section 252B.8, Code 2023, is amended to read as 6 follows: 7 252B.8 Central information center. 8 The department shall establish within the unit child support 9 services an information and administration coordinating center 10 which shall serve as a registry for the receipt of information 11 and for answering interstate inquiries concerning absent 12 parents and shall coordinate and supervise unit child support 13 services’ activities. The information and administration 14 coordinating center shall promote cooperation between the 15 unit child support services and law enforcement agencies to 16 facilitate the effective operation of the unit child support 17 services . 18 Sec. 899. Section 252B.9, Code 2023, is amended to read as 19 follows: 20 252B.9 Information and assistance from others —— availability 21 of records. 22 1. a. The director may request from state, county, and 23 local agencies information and assistance deemed necessary to 24 carry out the provisions of this chapter . State, county, and 25 local agencies, officers, and employees shall cooperate with 26 the unit child support services and shall on request supply the 27 department with available information relative to the absent 28 parent, the custodial parent, and any other necessary party, 29 notwithstanding any provisions of law making this information 30 confidential. The cooperation and information required by this 31 subsection shall also be provided when it is requested by a 32 child support agency. Information required by this subsection 33 includes, but is not limited to, information relative to 34 location, income, property holdings, records of licenses as 35 -598- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 598/ 1568
H.F. _____ defined in section 252J.1 , and records concerning the ownership 1 and control of corporations, partnerships, and other business 2 entities. If the information is maintained in an automated 3 database, the unit child support services shall be provided 4 automated access. 5 b. Parents of a child on whose behalf support enforcement 6 services are provided shall provide information regarding 7 income, resources, financial circumstances, and property 8 holdings to the department for the purpose of establishment, 9 modification, or enforcement of a support obligation. The 10 department may provide the information to parents of a child 11 as needed to implement the requirements of section 598.21B , 12 notwithstanding any provisions of law making this information 13 confidential. 14 c. Notwithstanding any provisions of law making this 15 information confidential, all persons, including for-profit, 16 nonprofit, and governmental employers, shall, on request, 17 promptly supply the unit child support services or a child 18 support agency information on the employment, compensation, 19 and benefits of any individual employed by such person as 20 an employee or contractor with relation to whom the unit 21 child support services or a child support agency is providing 22 services. 23 d. Notwithstanding any provisions of law making this 24 information confidential, the unit child support services may 25 subpoena or a child support agency may use the administrative 26 subpoena form promulgated by the secretary of the United 27 States department of health and human services under 42 U.S.C. 28 §652(a)(11)(C), to obtain any of the following: 29 (1) Books, papers, records, or information regarding any 30 financial or other information relating to a paternity or 31 support proceeding. 32 (2) Certain records held by public utilities, cable or 33 other television companies, cellular telephone companies, and 34 internet service providers with respect to individuals who 35 -599- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 599/ 1568
H.F. _____ owe or are owed support, or against or with respect to whom 1 a support obligation is sought, consisting of the names and 2 addresses of such individuals and the names and addresses of 3 the employers of such individuals, as appearing in customer 4 records, and including the cellular telephone numbers of such 5 individuals appearing in the customer records of cellular 6 telephone companies. If the records are maintained in 7 automated databases, the unit child support services shall be 8 provided with automated access. 9 e. The unit Child support services or a child support agency 10 may subpoena information for one or more individuals. 11 f. If the unit child support services or a child support 12 agency issues a request under paragraph “c” , or a subpoena under 13 paragraph “d” , all of the following shall apply: 14 (1) The unit Child support services or a child support 15 agency may issue a request or subpoena to a person by sending 16 it by regular mail. Proof of service may be completed 17 according to rule of civil procedure 1.442 . 18 (2) A person who is not a parent or putative father in a 19 paternity or support proceeding, who is issued a request or 20 subpoena, shall be provided an opportunity to refuse to comply 21 for good cause by filing a request for a conference with the 22 unit child support services or a child support agency in the 23 manner and within the time specified in rules adopted pursuant 24 to subparagraph (7). 25 (3) Good cause shall be limited to mistake in the identity 26 of the person, or prohibition under federal law to release such 27 information. 28 (4) After the conference the unit child support services 29 shall issue a notice finding that the person has good cause 30 for refusing to comply, or a notice finding that the person 31 does not have good cause for failing to comply. If the person 32 refuses to comply after issuance of notice finding lack of good 33 cause, or refuses to comply and does not request a conference, 34 the person is subject to a penalty of one hundred dollars per 35 -600- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 600/ 1568
H.F. _____ refusal. 1 (5) If the person fails to comply with the request or 2 subpoena, fails to request a conference, and fails to pay a 3 penalty imposed under subparagraph (4), the unit child support 4 services may petition the district court to compel the person 5 to comply with this paragraph. If the person objects to 6 imposition of the penalty, the person may seek judicial review 7 by the district court. 8 (6) If a parent or putative father fails to comply with a 9 subpoena or request for information, the provisions of chapter 10 252J shall apply. 11 (7) The unit Child support services may adopt rules pursuant 12 to chapter 17A to implement this section . 13 g. Notwithstanding any provisions of law making this 14 information confidential, the unit child support services 15 or a child support agency shall have access to records and 16 information held by financial institutions with respect to 17 individuals who owe or are owed support, or with respect to 18 whom a support obligation is sought including information on 19 assets and liabilities. If the records are maintained in 20 automated databases, the unit child support services shall 21 be provided with automated access. For the purposes of this 22 section , “financial institution” means financial institution as 23 defined in section 252I.1 . 24 h. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the unit 25 child support services and a child support agency shall have 26 access to any data maintained by the state of Iowa which 27 contains information that would aid the agency in locating 28 individuals. Such information shall include, but is not 29 limited to, driver’s license, motor vehicle, and criminal 30 justice information. However, the information does not include 31 criminal investigative reports or intelligence files maintained 32 by law enforcement. The unit Child support services and a 33 child support agency shall use or disclose the information 34 obtained pursuant to this paragraph only in accordance with 35 -601- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 601/ 1568
H.F. _____ subsection 3 . Criminal history records maintained by the 1 department of public safety shall be disclosed in accordance 2 with chapter 692 . The unit Child support services shall also 3 have access to the protective order file maintained by the 4 department of public safety. 5 i. Liability shall not arise under this subsection with 6 respect to any disclosure by a person as required by this 7 subsection , and no advance notice from the unit child support 8 services or a child support agency is required prior to 9 requesting information or assistance or issuing a subpoena 10 under this subsection . 11 j. Notwithstanding any provision of law making this 12 information confidential, data provided to the department by an 13 insurance carrier under section 505.25 shall also be provided 14 to the unit child support services . Provision of data to the 15 unit child support services under this paragraph shall not 16 require an agreement or modification of an agreement between 17 the department and an insurance carrier, but the provisions 18 of this section applicable to information received by the 19 unit child support services shall apply to the data received 20 pursuant to section 505.25 in lieu of any confidentiality, 21 privacy, disclosure, use, or other provisions of an agreement 22 between the department and an insurance carrier. 23 2. Notwithstanding other statutory provisions to the 24 contrary, including but not limited to chapters 22 and 217 , as 25 the chapters relate to confidentiality of records maintained by 26 the department, the payment records of the collection services 27 center maintained under section 252B.13A may be released, 28 except when prohibited by federal law or regulation, only as 29 follows: 30 a. Payment records of the collection services center may 31 be released upon request for the administration of a plan or 32 program approved for the supplemental nutrition assistance 33 program or under Tit. IV, XIX, or XXI of the federal Social 34 Security Act, as amended, and as otherwise permitted under Tit. 35 -602- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 602/ 1568
H.F. _____ IV-D of the federal Social Security Act, as amended. A payment 1 record shall not include address or location information. 2 b. The department may release details related to payment 3 records or provide alternative formats for release of the 4 information for the administration of a plan or program under 5 Tit. IV-D of the federal Social Security Act, as amended, 6 including as follows: 7 (1) The unit Child support services or the collection 8 services center may provide detail or present the information 9 in an alternative format to an individual or to the 10 individual’s legal representative if the individual owes or is 11 owed a support obligation, to an agency assigned the obligation 12 as the result of receipt by a party of public assistance, to an 13 agency charged with enforcing child support pursuant to Tit. 14 IV-D of the federal Social Security Act, as amended, or to the 15 court. 16 (2) For support orders entered in Iowa which are being 17 enforced by the unit child support services , the unit child 18 support services may compile and make available for publication 19 a listing of cases in which no payment has been credited to 20 an accrued or accruing support obligation during a previous 21 three-month period. Each case on the list shall be identified 22 only by the name of the support obligor, the address, if known, 23 of the support obligor, unless the information pertaining 24 to the address of the support obligor is protected through 25 confidentiality requirements established by law and has not 26 otherwise been verified with the unit child support services , 27 the support obligor’s court order docket or case number, the 28 county in which the obligor’s support order is filed, the 29 collection services center case numbers, and the range within 30 which the balance of the support obligor’s delinquency is 31 established. The department shall determine dates for the 32 release of information, the specific format of the information 33 released, and the three-month period used as a basis for 34 identifying cases. The department may not release the 35 -603- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 603/ 1568
H.F. _____ information more than twice annually. In compiling the listing 1 of cases, no prior public notice to the obligor is required, 2 but the unit child support services may send notice annually 3 by mail to the current known address of any individual owing a 4 support obligation which is being enforced by the unit child 5 support services . The notice shall inform the individual of 6 the provisions of this subparagraph. Actions taken pursuant to 7 this subparagraph are not subject to review under chapter 17A , 8 and the lack of receipt of a notice does not prevent the unit 9 child support services from proceeding in implementing this 10 subparagraph. 11 (3) The provisions of subparagraph (2) may be applied to 12 support obligations entered in another state, at the request 13 of a child support agency if the child support agency has 14 demonstrated that the provisions of subparagraph (2) are not 15 in conflict with the laws of the state where the support 16 obligation is entered and the unit child support services is 17 enforcing the support obligation. 18 (4) Records relating to the administration, collection, and 19 enforcement of surcharges pursuant to section 252B.23 which are 20 recorded by the unit child support services or a collection 21 entity shall be confidential records except that information, 22 as necessary for support collection and enforcement, may be 23 provided to other governmental agencies, the obligor or the 24 resident parent, or a collection entity under contract with 25 the unit child support services unless otherwise prohibited 26 by the federal law. A collection entity under contract with 27 the unit child support services shall use information obtained 28 for the sole purpose of fulfilling the duties required under 29 the contract, and shall disclose any records obtained by the 30 collection entity to the unit child support services for use in 31 support establishment and enforcement. 32 3. Notwithstanding other statutory provisions to the 33 contrary, including but not limited to chapters 22 and 217 , 34 as the chapters relate to the confidentiality of records 35 -604- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 604/ 1568
H.F. _____ maintained by the department, information recorded by the 1 department pursuant to this section or obtained by the unit 2 child support services is confidential and, except when 3 prohibited by federal law or regulation, may be used or 4 disclosed as provided in subsection 1 , paragraphs “b” and “h” , 5 and subsection 2 , and as follows: 6 a. The attorney general may utilize the information 7 to secure, modify, or enforce a support obligation of an 8 individual. 9 b. This subsection shall not permit or require the release 10 of information, except to the extent provided in this section . 11 c. The unit Child support services may release or disclose 12 information as necessary to provide services under section 13 252B.5 , as provided by chapter 252G , as provided by Tit. IV-D 14 of the federal Social Security Act, as amended, or as required 15 by federal law. 16 d. The unit Child support services may release information 17 under section 252B.9A to meet the requirements of Tit. IV-D of 18 the federal Social Security Act for parent locator services. 19 e. Information may be released if directly connected with 20 any of the following: 21 (1) The administration of a plan or program approved for 22 the supplemental nutrition assistance program or under Tit. IV, 23 XIX, or XXI of the federal Social Security Act, as amended. 24 (2) Any investigations, prosecutions, or criminal or civil 25 proceeding conducted in connection with the administration of 26 any such plan or program. 27 (3) Reporting to an appropriate agency or official of 28 any such plan or program, information on known or suspected 29 instances of physical or mental injury, sexual abuse or 30 exploitation, or negligent treatment or maltreatment of a child 31 who is the subject of a child support enforcement action under 32 circumstances which indicate that the child’s health or welfare 33 is threatened. 34 f. Information may be released to courts having jurisdiction 35 -605- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 605/ 1568
H.F. _____ in support proceedings. If a court issues an order, which is 1 not entered under section 252B.9A , directing the unit child 2 support services to disclose confidential information, the unit 3 child support services may file a motion to quash pursuant to 4 this chapter , Tit. IV-D of the federal Social Security Act, or 5 other applicable law. 6 g. The child Child support recovery unit services may 7 release information for the administration of a plan or program 8 approved for the supplemental nutrition assistance program or 9 under Tit. IV, XIX, or XXI of the federal Social Security Act, 10 as amended, specified under subsection 2 or this subsection , to 11 the extent the release of information does not interfere with 12 the unit child support services meeting its own obligations 13 under Tit. IV-D of the federal Social Security Act, as amended, 14 and subject to requirements prescribed by the federal office 15 of child support enforcement of the United States department 16 of health and human services. 17 h. For purposes of this subsection , “party” means an absent 18 parent, obligor, resident parent, or other necessary party. 19 i. If the unit child support services receives notification 20 under this paragraph, the unit child support services shall 21 notify the federal parent locator service as required by 22 federal law that there is reasonable evidence of domestic 23 violence or child abuse against a party or a child and that the 24 disclosure of information could be harmful to the party or the 25 child. The notification to the federal parent locator service 26 shall be known as notification of a disclosure risk indicator. 27 For purposes of this paragraph, the unit child support services 28 shall notify the federal parent locator service of a disclosure 29 risk indicator only if at least one of the following applies: 30 (1) The unit Child support services receives notification 31 that the department, or comparable agency of another state, has 32 made a finding of good cause or other exception as provided in 33 section 252B.3 , or comparable law of another state. 34 (2) The unit Child support services receives and, through 35 -606- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 606/ 1568
H.F. _____ automation, matches notification from the department of public 1 safety or the unit child support services receives notification 2 from a court of this or another state, that a court has issued 3 a protective order or no-contact order against a party with 4 respect to another party or child. 5 (3) The unit Child support services receives notification 6 that a court has dismissed a petition for specified 7 confidential information pursuant to section 252B.9A . 8 (4) The unit Child support services receives a copy, regular 9 on its face, of a notarized affidavit or a pleading, which was 10 signed by and made under oath by a party, under chapter 252K , 11 the uniform interstate family support Act, or the comparable 12 law of another state, alleging the health, safety, or liberty 13 of the party or child would be jeopardized by the disclosure 14 of specific identifying information unless a tribunal under 15 chapter 252K , the uniform interstate family support Act, or 16 the comparable law of another state, ordered the identifying 17 information of a party or child be disclosed. 18 (5) The unit Child support services receives and, through 19 automation, matches notification from the division of child and 20 family services of the department, or the unit child support 21 services receives notification from a comparable agency of 22 another state, of a founded allegation of child abuse, or a 23 comparable finding under the law of the other state. 24 (6) The unit Child support services receives notification 25 that an individual has an exemption from cooperation with child 26 support enforcement under a family investment program safety 27 plan which addresses family or domestic violence. 28 (7) The unit Child support services receives notification 29 that an individual is a certified program participant as 30 provided in chapter 9E . 31 (8) The unit Child support services receives notification, 32 as the result of a request under section 252B.9A , of the 33 existence of any finding, order, affidavit, pleading, safety 34 plan, certification, or founded allegation referred to in 35 -607- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 607/ 1568
H.F. _____ subparagraphs (1) through (7) of this paragraph. 1 j. The unit Child support services may provide information 2 regarding delinquent obligors as provided in 42 U.S.C. 3 §666(a)(7) to a consumer reporting agency if all the following 4 apply: 5 (1) The agency provides the unit child support services with 6 satisfactory evidence that it is a consumer reporting agency 7 as defined in 15 U.S.C. §1681a(f) and meets all the following 8 requirements: 9 (a) Compiles and maintains files on consumers on a 10 nationwide basis as provided in 15 U.S.C. §1681a(p). 11 (b) Participates jointly with other nationwide consumer 12 reporting agencies in providing annual free credit reports to 13 consumers upon request through a centralized source as required 14 by the federal trade commission in 16 C.F.R. §610.2 . 15 (2) The agency has entered into an agreement with the 16 unit child support services regarding receipt and use of the 17 information. 18 4. Nothing in this chapter , chapter 252A , 252C , 252D , 19 252E , 252F , 252G , 252H , 252I , 252J , or 252K , or any other 20 comparable chapter or law shall preclude the unit child support 21 services from exchanging any information, notice, document, or 22 certification with any government or private entity, if the 23 exchange is not otherwise prohibited by law, through mutually 24 agreed upon electronic data transfer rather than through other 25 means. 26 Sec. 900. Section 252B.9A, Code 2023, is amended to read as 27 follows: 28 252B.9A Disclosure of confidential information —— authorized 29 person —— court. 30 1. A person, except a court or government agency, who 31 is an authorized person to receive specified confidential 32 information under 42 U.S.C. §653, may submit a written request 33 to the unit child support services for disclosure of specified 34 confidential information regarding a nonrequesting party. The 35 -608- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 608/ 1568
H.F. _____ written request shall comply with federal law and regulations, 1 including any attestation and any payment to the federal office 2 of child support enforcement of the United States department 3 of health and human services required by federal law or 4 regulation, and shall include a sworn statement attesting to 5 the reason why the requester is an authorized person under 6 42 U.S.C. §653, including that the requester would use the 7 confidential information only for purposes permitted in that 8 section. 9 2. Upon receipt of a request from an authorized person 10 which meets all of the requirements under subsection 1 , the 11 unit child support services shall search available records as 12 permitted by law or shall request the information from the 13 federal parent locator service as provided in 42 U.S.C. §653. 14 a. If the unit child support services locates the specified 15 confidential information, the unit child support services shall 16 disclose the information to the extent permitted under federal 17 law, unless one of the following applies: 18 (1) There is a notice from the federal parent locator 19 service that there is reasonable evidence of domestic violence 20 or child abuse pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §653(b)(2). 21 (2) The unit Child support services has notified the federal 22 parent locator service of a disclosure risk indicator as 23 provided in section 252B.9, subsection 3 , paragraph “i” , and has 24 not removed that notification. 25 (3) The unit Child support services receives notice of a 26 basis for a disclosure risk indicator listed in section 252B.9, 27 subsection 3 , paragraph “i” , within twenty days of sending a 28 notice of the request to the subject of the request by regular 29 mail. 30 b. If the unit child support services locates the specified 31 confidential information, but the unit child support services 32 is prohibited from disclosing confidential information under 33 paragraph “a” , the unit child support services shall deny the 34 request and notify the requester of the denial in writing. 35 -609- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 609/ 1568
H.F. _____ Upon receipt of a written notice from the unit child support 1 services denying the request, the requester may file a petition 2 in district court for an order directing the unit child support 3 services to release the requested information to the court as 4 provided in subsection 3 . 5 3. A person may file a petition in district court for 6 disclosure of specified confidential information. The petition 7 shall request that the court direct the unit child support 8 services to release specified confidential information to 9 the court, that the court make a determination of harm if 10 appropriate, and that the court release specified confidential 11 information to the petitioner. 12 a. The petition shall include a sworn statement attesting 13 to the intended use of the information by the petitioner as 14 allowed by federal law. Such statement may specify any of the 15 following intended uses: 16 (1) To establish parentage, or to establish, set the amount 17 of, modify, or enforce a child support obligation. 18 (2) To make or enforce a child custody or visitation 19 determination or order. 20 (3) To carry out the duty or authority of the petitioner to 21 investigate, enforce, or bring a prosecution with respect to 22 the unlawful taking or restraint of a child. 23 b. Upon the filing of a petition, the court shall enter an 24 order directing the unit child support services to release to 25 the court within thirty days specified confidential information 26 which the unit child support services would be permitted to 27 release under 42 U.S.C. §653 and 42 U.S.C. §663, unless one of 28 the following applies: 29 (1) There is a notice from the federal parent locator 30 service that there is reasonable evidence of domestic violence 31 or child abuse pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §653(b)(2). 32 (2) The unit Child support services has notified the federal 33 parent locator service of a disclosure risk indicator as 34 provided in section 252B.9, subsection 3 , paragraph “i” , and has 35 -610- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 610/ 1568
H.F. _____ not removed that notification. 1 (3) The unit Child support services receives notice of a 2 basis for a disclosure risk indicator listed in section 252B.9, 3 subsection 3 , paragraph “i” , within twenty days of sending 4 notice of the order to the subject of the request by regular 5 mail. The unit Child support services shall include in the 6 notice to the subject of the request a copy of the court order 7 issued under this paragraph. 8 c. Upon receipt of the order, the unit child support 9 services shall comply as follows: 10 (1) If the unit child support services has the specified 11 confidential information, and none of the domestic violence, 12 child abuse, or disclosure risk indicator provisions of 13 paragraph “b” applies, the unit child support services shall 14 file the confidential information with the court along with 15 a statement that the unit child support services has not 16 received any notice that the domestic violence, child abuse, or 17 disclosure risk indicator provisions of paragraph “b” apply. 18 The unit Child support services shall be granted at least 19 thirty days to respond to the order. The court may extend 20 the time for the unit child support services to comply. Upon 21 receipt by the court of the confidential information under 22 this subparagraph, the court may order the release of the 23 information to the petitioner. 24 (2) If the unit child support services has the specified 25 confidential information, and the domestic violence, child 26 abuse, or disclosure risk indicator provision of paragraph “b” 27 applies, the unit child support services shall file with the 28 court a statement that the domestic violence, child abuse, 29 or disclosure risk indicator provision of paragraph “b” 30 applies, along with any information the unit child support 31 services has received related to the domestic violence, child 32 abuse, or disclosure risk indicator. The unit Child support 33 services shall be granted at least thirty days to respond to 34 the order. The court may extend the time for the unit child 35 -611- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 611/ 1568
H.F. _____ support services to comply. Upon receipt by the court of 1 information from the unit child support services under this 2 subparagraph, the court shall make a finding whether disclosure 3 of confidential information to any other person could be 4 harmful to the nonrequesting party or child. In making the 5 finding, the court shall consider any relevant information 6 provided by the parent or child, any information provided by 7 the unit child support services or by a child support agency, 8 any information provided by the petitioner, and any other 9 relevant evidence. The unit Child support services or unit’s 10 a child support services’ attorney does not represent any 11 individual person in this proceeding. 12 (a) If the court finds that disclosure of confidential 13 information to any other person could be harmful to the 14 nonrequesting party or child, the court shall dismiss the 15 petition for disclosure and notify the unit child support 16 services to notify the federal parent locator service of a 17 disclosure risk indicator. 18 (b) If the court does not find that disclosure of specified 19 confidential information to any other person could be harmful 20 to the nonrequesting party or child, the court shall notify the 21 unit child support services to file the specified confidential 22 information with the court. Upon receipt by the court of the 23 specified confidential information, the court may release the 24 information to the petitioner and inform the unit child support 25 services to remove the disclosure risk indicator. 26 (3) If the unit child support services does not have the 27 specified confidential information and cannot obtain the 28 information from the federal parent locator service, the unit 29 child support services shall comply with the order by notifying 30 the court of the lack of information. 31 4. The confidential information which may be released by 32 the unit child support services to a party under subsection 33 2 , or by the unit child support services to the court under 34 subsection 3 , shall be limited by the federal Social Security 35 -612- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 612/ 1568
H.F. _____ Act and other applicable federal law, and the unit child 1 support services may use the sworn statement filed pursuant to 2 subsection 1 or 3 in applying federal law. Any information 3 filed with the court by the unit child support services , when 4 certified over the signature of a designated employee, shall 5 be considered to be satisfactorily identified and shall be 6 admitted as evidence, without requiring third-party foundation 7 testimony. Additional proof of the official character of the 8 person certifying the document or the authenticity of the 9 person’s signature shall not be required. 10 5. When making a request for confidential information under 11 this section , a party or petitioner shall indicate the specific 12 information requested. 13 6. For purposes of this section , “party” means party as 14 defined in section 252B.9, subsection 3 . 15 7. The unit Child support services may adopt rules pursuant 16 to chapter 17A to prescribe provisions in addition to or in 17 lieu of the provisions of this section to comply with federal 18 requirements for parent locator services or the safeguarding 19 of information. 20 Sec. 901. Section 252B.11, Code 2023, is amended to read as 21 follows: 22 252B.11 Recovery of costs of collection services. 23 The unit Child support services may initiate necessary civil 24 proceedings to recover the unit’s child support services’ costs 25 of support collection services provided to an individual, 26 whether or not the individual is a public assistance recipient, 27 from an individual who owes and is able to pay a support 28 obligation but willfully fails to pay the obligation. The unit 29 Child support services may seek a lump sum recovery of the 30 unit’s child support services’ costs or may seek to recover the 31 unit’s child support services’ costs through periodic payments 32 which are in addition to periodic support payments. If the 33 unit’s child support services’ costs are recovered from an 34 individual owing a support obligation, the costs shall not be 35 -613- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 613/ 1568
H.F. _____ deducted from the amount of support money received from the 1 individual. The costs collected pursuant to this section shall 2 be retained by the department for use by the unit child support 3 services . The director or a designee shall keep an accurate 4 record of funds so retained. 5 Sec. 902. Section 252B.13A, Code 2023, is amended to read 6 as follows: 7 252B.13A Collection services center. 8 1. The department shall establish within the unit child 9 support services a collection services center for the receipt 10 and disbursement of support payments as defined in section 11 252D.16 or 598.1 as required for orders by section 252B.14 . 12 For purposes of this section , support payments do not include 13 attorney fees, court costs, or property settlements. The 14 center may also receive and disburse surcharges as provided in 15 section 252B.23 . 16 2. a. The collection services center shall meet the 17 requirements for a state disbursement unit pursuant to 42 18 U.S.C. §654b, section 252B.14 , and this section by October 1, 19 1999. 20 b. Prior to October 1, 1999, the department and the 21 judicial branch shall enter into a cooperative agreement for 22 implementation of the state disbursement unit requirement. The 23 agreement shall include, but is not limited to, provisions for 24 all of the following: 25 (1) Coordination with the state case registry created in 26 section 252B.24 . 27 (2) The receipt and disbursement of income withholding 28 payments for orders not receiving services from the unit child 29 support services pursuant to section 252B.14, subsection 4 . 30 (3) The transmission of information, orders, and documents, 31 and access to information. 32 (4) Furnishing, upon request, timely information on the 33 current status of support payments as provided in 42 U.S.C. 34 §654b(b)(4), in a manner consistent with state law. 35 -614- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 614/ 1568
H.F. _____ (5) The notification of payors of income to direct income 1 withholding payments to the collection services center as 2 provided in section 252B.14, subsection 4 . 3 Sec. 903. Section 252B.14, subsections 2 and 5, Code 2023, 4 are amended to read as follows: 5 2. For support orders being enforced by the child support 6 recovery unit services , support payments made pursuant to the 7 order shall be directed to and disbursed by the collection 8 services center or, as appropriate, a comparable government 9 entity in another state as provided in chapter 252K . 10 5. If the collection services center is receiving and 11 disbursing payments pursuant to a support order, but the unit 12 child support services is not providing other services under 13 Tit. IV-D of the federal Social Security Act, or if the order 14 is not being enforced by the unit child support services , 15 the parties to that order are not considered to be receiving 16 services under this chapter . 17 Sec. 904. Section 252B.15, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 18 amended to read as follows: 19 1. The collection services center shall notify the clerk 20 of the district court of any order for which the child support 21 recovery unit services is providing enforcement services. The 22 clerk of the district court shall forward any support payment 23 made pursuant to the order, along with any support payment 24 information, to the collection services center. Unless the 25 agreement developed pursuant to section 252B.13A otherwise 26 provides, the clerk of the district court shall forward any 27 support payment made and any support payment information 28 provided through income withholding pursuant to chapter 252D , 29 to the collection services center. The collection services 30 center shall process and disburse the payment in accordance 31 with federal requirements. 32 Sec. 905. Section 252B.16, Code 2023, is amended to read as 33 follows: 34 252B.16 Transfer of support order processing responsibilities 35 -615- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 615/ 1568
H.F. _____ —— ongoing procedures. 1 1. For a support order being processed by the clerk of 2 the district court, upon notification that the unit child 3 support services is providing enforcement services related to 4 the order, the clerk of the district court shall immediately 5 transfer the responsibility for the disbursement of support 6 payments received pursuant to the order to the collection 7 services center. 8 2. The department shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 9 17A to ensure that the affected parties are notified that 10 the support payment disbursement responsibilities have been 11 transferred to the collection services center from the clerk 12 of the district court. The rules shall include a provision 13 requiring that a notice shall be sent by regular mail to the 14 last known addresses of the obligee and the obligor. The 15 issuance of notice to the obligor is the equivalent of a court 16 order requiring the obligor to direct payment to the collection 17 services center for disbursement. 18 3. Once the responsibility for receiving and disbursing 19 support payments has been transferred from a clerk of the 20 district court to the collection services center, the 21 responsibility shall remain with the collection services 22 center even if the child support recovery unit services is no 23 longer providing enforcement services, unless redirected by 24 court order. However, the responsibility for receiving and 25 disbursing income withholding payments shall not be redirected 26 to a clerk of the district court. 27 4. As provided in sections 252K.307 and 252K.319 , the unit 28 child support services may issue and file with the clerk of 29 the district court, a notice redirecting support payments to 30 a comparable government entity responsible for the processing 31 and disbursement of support payments in another state. The 32 unit Child support services shall send a copy of the notice by 33 regular mail to the last known addresses of the obligor and 34 obligee and, where applicable, shall notify the payor of income 35 -616- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 616/ 1568
H.F. _____ to make payments as specified in the notice. The issuance 1 and filing of the notice is the equivalent of a court order 2 redirecting support. 3 Sec. 906. Section 252B.17A, Code 2023, is amended to read 4 as follows: 5 252B.17A Imaging or photographic copies —— originals 6 destroyed. 7 1. If the unit child support services , in the regular 8 course of business or activity, has recorded or received any 9 memorandum, writing, entry, print, document, representation, 10 or combination thereof, of any act, transaction, occurrence, 11 event, or communication from any source, and in the regular 12 course of business has caused any or all of the same to 13 be recorded, copied, or reproduced by any photographic, 14 photostatic, microfilm, microcard, miniature photographic, 15 electronic imaging, electronic data processing, or other 16 process which accurately reproduces or forms a durable 17 medium for accurately and legibly reproducing an unaltered 18 image or reproduction of the original, the original may be 19 destroyed. Such reproduction, when satisfactorily identified, 20 is as admissible in evidence as the original itself in any 21 judicial or administrative proceeding whether the original is 22 in existence or not and an enlargement or facsimile of such 23 reproduction is likewise admissible in evidence if the original 24 recording, copy, or reproduction is in existence and available 25 for inspection. The introduction of a reproduced record, 26 enlargement, or facsimile, does not preclude admission of the 27 original. 28 2. The electronically imaged, copied, or otherwise 29 reproduced record or document maintained or received by the 30 unit child support services , when certified over the signature 31 of a designated employee of the unit child support services , 32 shall be considered to be satisfactorily identified. Certified 33 documents are deemed to have been imaged or copied or otherwise 34 reproduced accurately and unaltered in the regular course of 35 -617- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 617/ 1568
H.F. _____ business, and such documents are admissible in any judicial or 1 administrative proceeding as evidence. Additional proof of 2 the official character of the person certifying the record or 3 authenticity of the person’s signature shall not be required. 4 Whenever the unit child support services or an employee of the 5 unit child support services is served with a summons, subpoena, 6 subpoena duces tecum, or order directing production of such 7 records, the unit child support services or the employee may 8 comply by transmitting a copy of the record certified as 9 described above to the district court. 10 Sec. 907. Section 252B.20, Code 2023, is amended to read as 11 follows: 12 252B.20 Suspension of support —— request by mutual consent. 13 1. If the unit child support services is providing child 14 support enforcement services pursuant to this chapter , the 15 parents of a dependent child for whom support has been ordered 16 pursuant to chapter 252A , 252C , 252F , 598 , 600B , or any other 17 chapter, may jointly request the assistance of the unit child 18 support services in suspending the obligation for support if 19 all of the following conditions exist: 20 a. The parents have reconciled and are cohabiting, and 21 the child for whom support is ordered is living in the same 22 residence as the parents, or the child is currently residing 23 with the parent who is ordered to pay support. If the basis for 24 suspension under this paragraph applies to at least one but not 25 all of the children for whom support is ordered, the condition 26 of this paragraph is met only if the support order includes a 27 step change. 28 b. The child for whom support is ordered is not receiving 29 public assistance pursuant to chapter 239B , 249A , or a 30 comparable law of another state or foreign country, unless the 31 person against whom support is ordered is considered to be a 32 member of the same household as the child for the purposes of 33 public assistance eligibility. 34 c. The parents have signed a notarized affidavit attesting 35 -618- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 618/ 1568
H.F. _____ to the conditions under paragraphs “a” and “b” , have consented 1 to suspension of the support order or obligation, and have 2 submitted the affidavit to the unit child support services . 3 d. No prior request for suspension has been filed with 4 the unit child support services under this section and no 5 prior request for suspension has been served by the unit child 6 support services under section 252B.20A during the two-year 7 period preceding the request. 8 e. Any other criteria established by rule of the department. 9 2. Upon receipt of the application for suspension and 10 properly executed and notarized affidavit, the unit child 11 support services shall review the application and affidavit to 12 determine that the necessary criteria have been met. The unit 13 Child support services shall then do one of the following: 14 a. Deny the request and notify the parents in writing 15 that the application is being denied, providing reasons for 16 the denial and notifying the parents of the right to proceed 17 through private counsel. Denial of the application is not 18 subject to contested case proceedings or further review 19 pursuant to chapter 17A . 20 b. Approve the request and prepare an order which shall be 21 submitted, along with the affidavit, to a judge of a district 22 court for approval, suspending the accruing support obligation 23 and, if requested by the obligee, and if not prohibited by 24 chapter 252K , satisfying the obligation of support due the 25 obligee. If the basis for suspension applies to at least one 26 but not all of the children for whom support is ordered and the 27 support order includes a step change, the unit child support 28 services shall prepare an order suspending the accruing support 29 obligation for each child to whom the basis for suspension 30 applies. 31 3. An order approved by the court for suspension of an 32 accruing support obligation is effective upon the date of 33 filing of the suspension order. The satisfaction of an 34 obligation of support due the obligee shall be final upon the 35 -619- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 619/ 1568
H.F. _____ filing of the suspension order. A support obligation which is 1 satisfied is not subject to the reinstatement provisions of 2 this section . 3 4. An order suspending an accruing support obligation 4 entered by the court pursuant to this section shall be 5 considered a temporary order for the period of six months from 6 the date of filing of the suspension order. However, the 7 six-month period shall not include any time during which an 8 application for reinstatement is pending before the court. 9 5. During the six-month period the unit child support 10 services may request that the court reinstate the accruing 11 support order or obligation if any of the following conditions 12 exist: 13 a. Upon application to the unit child support services by 14 either parent or other person who has physical custody of the 15 child. 16 b. Upon the receipt of public assistance benefits, pursuant 17 to chapter 239B , 249A , or a comparable law of another state 18 or foreign country, by the person entitled to receive support 19 and the child on whose behalf support is paid, provided that 20 the person owing the support is not considered to be a member 21 of the same household as the child for the purposes of public 22 assistance eligibility. 23 6. If a condition under subsection 5 exists, the unit 24 child support services may request that the court reinstate an 25 accruing support obligation as follows: 26 a. If the basis for the suspension no longer applies to any 27 of the children for whom an accruing support obligation was 28 suspended, the unit child support services shall request that 29 the court reinstate the accruing support obligations for all of 30 the children. 31 b. If the basis for the suspension continues to apply to 32 at least one but not all of the children for whom an accruing 33 support obligation was suspended and if the support order 34 includes a step change, the unit child support services 35 -620- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 620/ 1568
H.F. _____ shall request that the court reinstate the accruing support 1 obligation for each child for whom the basis for the suspension 2 no longer applies. 3 7. Upon filing of an application for reinstatement, service 4 of the application shall be made either in person or by first 5 class mail upon both parents. Within ten days following the 6 date of service, the parents may file a written objection with 7 the clerk of the district court to the entry of an order for 8 reinstatement. 9 a. If no objection is filed, the court may enter an order 10 reinstating the accruing support obligation without additional 11 notice. 12 b. If an objection is filed, the clerk of court shall set 13 the matter for hearing and send notice of the hearing to both 14 parents and the unit child support services . 15 8. The reinstatement is effective as follows: 16 a. For reinstatements initiated under subsection 5 , 17 paragraph “a” , the date the notices were served on both parents 18 pursuant to subsection 7 . 19 b. For reinstatements initiated under subsection 5 , 20 paragraph “b” , the date the child began receiving public 21 assistance benefits during the suspension of the obligation. 22 c. Support which became due during the period of suspension 23 but prior to the reinstatement is waived and not due and owing 24 unless the parties requested and agreed to the suspension under 25 false pretenses. 26 9. If the order suspending a support obligation has been 27 on file with the court for a period exceeding six months as 28 computed pursuant to subsection 4 , the order becomes final by 29 operation of law and terminates the support obligation, and 30 thereafter, a party seeking to establish a support obligation 31 against either party shall bring a new action for support as 32 provided by law. 33 10. This section shall not limit the rights of the parents 34 or the unit child support services to proceed by other means to 35 -621- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 621/ 1568
H.F. _____ suspend, terminate, modify, reinstate, or establish support. 1 11. This section does not provide for the suspension or 2 retroactive modification of support obligations which accrued 3 prior to the entry of an order suspending enforcement and 4 collection of support pursuant to this section . However, if in 5 the application for suspension, an obligee elects to satisfy an 6 obligation of accrued support due the obligee, the suspension 7 order may satisfy the obligation of accrued support due the 8 obligee. 9 12. Nothing in this section shall prohibit or limit the 10 unit child support services or a party entitled to receive 11 support from enforcing and collecting any unpaid or unsatisfied 12 support that accrued prior to the suspension of the accruing 13 obligation. 14 13. For the purposes of chapter 252H, subchapter II, 15 regarding the criteria for a review or for a cost-of-living 16 alteration under chapter 252H, subchapter IV , if a support 17 obligation is terminated or reinstated under this section , 18 such termination or reinstatement shall not be considered a 19 modification of the support order. 20 14. As used in this section , unless the context otherwise 21 requires, “step change” means a change designated in a support 22 order specifying the amount of the child support obligation 23 as the number of children entitled to support under the order 24 changes. 25 15. As specified in this section , if the child for whom 26 support is ordered is not receiving public assistance pursuant 27 to chapter 239B , 249A , or a comparable law of another state 28 or foreign country, upon agreement of the parents, the unit 29 child support services may facilitate the suspension of the 30 child support order or obligation if the child is residing 31 with a caretaker, who is a natural person, and who has not 32 requested the unit child support services to provide services 33 under this chapter . The parents and the caretaker shall sign 34 a notarized affidavit attesting to the conditions under this 35 -622- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 622/ 1568
H.F. _____ section , consent to the suspension of the support order or 1 obligation, and submit the affidavit to the unit child support 2 services . Upon the receipt of public assistance benefits 3 pursuant to chapter 239B , 249A , or a comparable law of another 4 state or foreign country, by the child on whose behalf support 5 is ordered, or upon application to the unit child support 6 services by either parent or the caretaker, the unit child 7 support services may, within the time periods specified in this 8 section, request the reinstatement of the accruing support 9 order or obligation pursuant to this section . 10 16. The department may adopt all necessary and proper rules 11 to administer and interpret this section . 12 Sec. 908. Section 252B.20A, Code 2023, is amended to read 13 as follows: 14 252B.20A Suspension of support —— request by one party. 15 1. If the unit child support services is providing child 16 support enforcement services pursuant to this chapter , the 17 obligor who is ordered to pay support for the dependent child 18 pursuant to chapter 252A , 252C , or 252F , may request the 19 assistance of the unit child support services in suspending 20 the obligation for support if all of the following conditions 21 exist: 22 a. The child is currently residing with the obligor and has 23 been for more than sixty consecutive days. If the basis for 24 suspension under this paragraph applies to at least one but not 25 all of the children for whom support is ordered, the condition 26 of this paragraph is met only if the support order includes a 27 step change. 28 b. There is no order in effect regarding legal custody, 29 physical care, visitation, or other parenting time for the 30 child. 31 c. It is reasonably expected that the basis for suspension 32 under this section will continue for not less than six months. 33 d. The child for whom support is ordered is not receiving 34 public assistance pursuant to chapter 239B , 249A , or a 35 -623- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 623/ 1568
H.F. _____ comparable law of another state or foreign country, unless the 1 obligor is considered to be a member of the same household as 2 the child for the purposes of public assistance eligibility. 3 e. The obligor has signed a notarized affidavit, provided 4 by the unit child support services , attesting to the existence 5 of the conditions under paragraphs “a” through “d” , has 6 requested suspension of the support order or obligation, and 7 has submitted the affidavit to the unit child support services . 8 f. No prior request for suspension has been served under 9 this section , and no prior request for suspension has been 10 filed with the unit child support services pursuant to section 11 252B.20 , during the two-year period preceding the request. 12 g. Any other criteria established by rule of the department. 13 2. Upon receipt of the application for suspension and 14 properly executed and notarized affidavit, the unit child 15 support services shall review the application and affidavit 16 to determine that the criteria have been met. The unit Child 17 support services shall then do one of the following: 18 a. If the unit child support services determines the 19 criteria have not been met, deny the request and notify the 20 obligor in writing that the application is being denied, 21 providing reasons for the denial and notifying the obligor of 22 the right to proceed through private counsel. Denial of the 23 application is not subject to contested case proceedings or 24 further review pursuant to chapter 17A . 25 b. If the unit child support services determines the 26 criteria have been met, serve a copy of the notice and 27 supporting documents on the obligee by any means provided in 28 section 252B.26 . The notice to the obligee shall include all 29 of the following: 30 (1) Information sufficient to identify the parties and the 31 support order affected. 32 (2) An explanation of the procedure for suspension and 33 reinstatement of support under this section . 34 (3) An explanation of the rights and responsibilities of the 35 -624- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 624/ 1568
H.F. _____ obligee, including the applicable procedural time frames. 1 (4) A statement that within twenty days of service, the 2 obligee must submit a signed and notarized response to the 3 unit child support services objecting to at least one of the 4 assertions in subsection 1 , paragraphs “a” through “d” . The 5 statement shall inform the obligee that if, within twenty days 6 of service, the obligee fails to submit a response as specified 7 in this subparagraph, notwithstanding rules 8 of civil procedure1.972(2) and 1.972(3) , the unit child support services will prepare and submit an order as provided in subsection 3 , 10 paragraph “b” . 11 3. No sooner than thirty days after service on the obligee 12 under subsection 2 , paragraph “b” , the unit child support 13 services shall do one of the following: 14 a. If the obligee submits a signed and notarized objection 15 to any assertion in subsection 1 , paragraphs “a” through “d” , 16 deny the request and notify the parties in writing that the 17 application is denied, providing reasons for the denial, and 18 notifying the parties of the right to proceed through private 19 counsel. Denial of the application is not subject to contested 20 case proceedings or further review pursuant to chapter 17A . 21 b. If the obligee does not timely submit a signed and 22 notarized objection to the unit child support services , prepare 23 an order which shall be submitted, along with supporting 24 documents, to a judge of a district court for approval, 25 suspending the accruing support obligation. If the basis for 26 suspension applies to at least one but not all of the children 27 for whom support is ordered and the support order includes a 28 step change, the unit child support services shall prepare an 29 order suspending the accruing support obligation for each child 30 to whom the basis for suspension applies. 31 4. An order approved by the court for suspension of an 32 accruing support obligation is effective upon the date of 33 filing of the suspension order. 34 -625- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 625/ 1568
H.F. _____ 5. An order suspending an accruing support obligation 35 entered by the court pursuant to this section shall be 1 considered a temporary order for the period of six months from 2 the date of filing of the suspension order. However, the 3 six-month period shall not include any time during which an 4 application for reinstatement is pending before the court. 5 6. During the six-month period, the unit child support 6 services may request that the court reinstate the accruing 7 support order or obligation if any of the following conditions 8 exist: 9 a. Upon application to the unit child support services by 10 either party or other person who has physical custody of the 11 child. 12 b. Upon the receipt of public assistance benefits pursuant 13 to chapter 239B , 249A , or a comparable law of another state 14 or foreign country, by the person entitled to receive support 15 and the child on whose behalf support is paid, provided that 16 the person owing the support is not considered to be a member 17 of the same household as the child for the purposes of public 18 assistance eligibility. 19 7. If a condition under subsection 6 exists, the unit 20 child support services may request that the court reinstate an 21 accruing support obligation as follows: 22 a. If the basis for the suspension no longer applies to any 23 of the children for whom an accruing support obligation was 24 suspended, the unit child support services shall request that 25 the court reinstate the accruing support obligations for all of 26 the children. 27 b. If the basis for the suspension continues to apply to 28 at least one but not all of the children for whom an accruing 29 support obligation was suspended and if the support order 30 includes a step change, the unit child support services 31 shall request that the court reinstate the accruing support 32 obligation for each child for whom the basis for the suspension 33 no longer applies. 34 -626- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 626/ 1568
H.F. _____ 8. Upon filing of an application for reinstatement, service 35 of the application shall be made either in person or by first 1 class mail upon the parties. Within ten days following the 2 date of service, a party may file a written objection with 3 the clerk of the district court to the entry of an order for 4 reinstatement. 5 a. If no objection is filed, the court may enter an order 6 reinstating the accruing support obligation without additional 7 notice. 8 b. If an objection is filed, the clerk of court shall set 9 the matter for hearing and send notice of the hearing to the 10 parties and the unit child support services . 11 9. a. The reinstatement is effective as follows: 12 (1) For reinstatements initiated under subsection 6 , 13 paragraph “a” , the date the notices were served on the parties 14 pursuant to subsection 8 . 15 (2) For reinstatements initiated under subsection 6 , 16 paragraph “b” , the date the child began receiving public 17 assistance benefits during the suspension of the obligation. 18 b. Support which became due during the period of suspension 19 but prior to the reinstatement is waived and not due and owing 20 unless the suspension was made under false pretenses. 21 10. If the order suspending a support obligation has been 22 on file with the court for a period exceeding six months as 23 computed pursuant to subsection 5 , the order becomes final by 24 operation of law and terminates the support obligation, and 25 thereafter, a party seeking to establish a support obligation 26 against either party shall bring a new action for support as 27 provided by law. 28 11. Legal representation of the unit child support services 29 shall be provided pursuant to section 252B.7, subsection 4 . 30 12. This section shall not limit the rights of a party or 31 the unit child support services to proceed by other means to 32 suspend, terminate, modify, reinstate, or establish support. 33 13. This section does not provide for the suspension or 34 -627- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 627/ 1568
H.F. _____ retroactive modification of support obligations which accrued 35 prior to the entry of an order suspending enforcement and 1 collection of support pursuant to this section . 2 14. Nothing in this section shall prohibit or limit the 3 unit child support services or a party entitled to receive 4 support from enforcing and collecting any unpaid or unsatisfied 5 support that accrued prior to the suspension of the accruing 6 obligation. 7 15. For the purposes of chapter 252H regarding the criteria 8 for a review under subchapter II of that chapter or for a 9 cost-of-living alteration under subchapter IV of that chapter, 10 if a support obligation is terminated or reinstated under 11 this section , such termination or reinstatement shall not be 12 considered a modification of the support order. 13 16. As used in this section , unless the context otherwise 14 requires, “step change” means a change designated in a support 15 order specifying the amount of the child support obligation 16 as the number of children entitled to support under the order 17 changes. 18 17. As specified in this section , if the child for whom 19 support is ordered is not receiving public assistance pursuant 20 to chapter 239B , 249A , or a comparable law of another state 21 or foreign country, upon request by the obligor, the unit 22 child support services may facilitate the suspension of the 23 child support order or obligation if the child is residing 24 with a caretaker, who is a natural person, and who has not 25 requested the unit child support services to provide services 26 under this chapter . The obligor and the caretaker shall sign 27 a notarized affidavit attesting to the conditions under this 28 section , consent to the suspension of the support order or 29 obligation, and submit the affidavit to the unit child support 30 services . Upon the receipt of public assistance benefits 31 pursuant to chapter 239B , 249A , or a comparable law of another 32 state or foreign country, by the child on whose behalf support 33 is ordered, or upon application to the unit child support 34 -628- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 628/ 1568
H.F. _____ services by either party or the caretaker, the unit child 35 support services may, within the time periods specified in this 1 section , request the reinstatement of the accruing support 2 order or obligation pursuant to this section . 3 18. The department may adopt all necessary and proper rules 4 to administer and interpret this section . 5 Sec. 909. Section 252B.21, Code 2023, is amended to read as 6 follows: 7 252B.21 Administrative seek employment orders. 8 1. For any support order being enforced by the unit child 9 support services , the unit child support services may enter 10 an ex parte order requiring the obligor to seek employment 11 if employment of the obligor cannot be verified and if the 12 obligor has failed to make support payments. Advance notice is 13 not required prior to entering the ex parte order. The order 14 shall be served upon the obligor by regular mail, with proof of 15 service completed as provided in rule of civil procedure 1.442 . 16 The unit Child support services shall file a copy of the order 17 with the clerk of the district court. 18 2. The order to seek employment shall contain directives, 19 including all of the following: 20 a. That the obligor seek employment within a determinate 21 amount of time. 22 b. That the obligor file with the unit child support 23 services on a weekly basis a report of at least five new 24 attempts to find employment or of having found employment. The 25 report shall include the names, addresses, and the telephone 26 numbers of any employers or businesses with whom the obligor 27 attempted to seek employment and the name of the individual 28 contact to whom the obligor made application for employment or 29 to whom an inquiry was directed. 30 c. That failure to comply with the notice is evidence of a 31 willful failure to pay support under section 598.23A . 32 d. That the obligor shall provide the child support recovery 33 unit services with verification of any reason for noncompliance 34 -629- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 629/ 1568
H.F. _____ with the order. 35 e. The duration of the order, not to exceed three months. 1 3. The department may establish additional criteria or 2 requirements relating to seek employment orders by rule as 3 necessary to implement this section . 4 Sec. 910. Section 252B.22, subsection 1, unnumbered 5 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 6 The child Child support recovery unit services created in 7 this chapter shall establish a task force to assist in the 8 development and implementation of all of the following: 9 Sec. 911. Section 252B.23, Code 2023, is amended to read as 10 follows: 11 252B.23 Surcharge. 12 1. A surcharge shall be due and payable by the obligor on 13 a support arrearage identified as difficult to collect and 14 referred by the unit child support services on or after January 15 1, 1998, to a collection entity under contract with the unit 16 child support services or other state entity. The amount of 17 the surcharge shall be a percent of the amount of the support 18 arrearage referred to the collection entity and shall be 19 specified in the contract with the collection entity. For the 20 purpose of this chapter , a “collection entity” includes but is 21 not limited to a state agency, including the central collection 22 unit of the department of revenue, or a private collection 23 agency. Use of a collection entity is in addition to any 24 other legal means by which support payments may be collected. 25 The unit Child support services shall continue to use other 26 enforcement actions, as appropriate. 27 2. a. Notice that a surcharge may be assessed on a support 28 arrearage referred to a collection entity pursuant to this 29 section shall be provided to an obligor in accordance with one 30 of the following as applicable: 31 (1) In the order establishing or modifying the support 32 obligation. The unit Child support services or the district 33 court shall include notice in any new or modified support order 34 -630- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 630/ 1568
H.F. _____ issued on or after July 1, 1997. 35 (2) Through notice sent by the unit child support services 1 by regular mail to the last known address of the support 2 obligor. 3 b. The notice shall also advise that any appropriate 4 information may be provided to a collection entity for purposes 5 of administering and enforcing the surcharge. 6 3. Arrearages submitted for referral and surcharge pursuant 7 to this section shall meet all of the following criteria: 8 a. The arrearages owed shall be based on a court or 9 administrative order which establishes the support obligation. 10 b. The arrearage is due for a case in which the unit 11 child support services is providing services pursuant to this 12 chapter and one for which the arrearage has been identified as 13 difficult to collect by the unit child support services . 14 c. The obligor was provided notice pursuant to subsection 2 15 at least fifteen days prior to sending the notice of referral 16 pursuant to subsection 4 . 17 4. The unit Child support services shall send notice of 18 referral to the obligor by regular mail to the obligor’s last 19 known address, with proof of service completed according to 20 rule of civil procedure 1.442 , at least thirty days prior to the date the arrearage is referred to the collection entity. 22 The notice shall inform the obligor of all of the following: 23 a. The arrearage will be referred to a collection entity. 24 b. Upon referral, a surcharge is due and payable by the 25 obligor. 26 c. The amount of the surcharge. 27 d. That the obligor may avoid referral by paying the amount 28 of the arrearage to the collection services center within 29 twenty days of the date of notice of referral. 30 e. That the obligor may contest the referral by submitting a 31 written request for review of the unit child support services . 32 The request shall be received by the unit child support 33 services within twenty days of the date of the notice of 34 -631- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 631/ 1568
H.F. _____ referral. 35 f. The right to contest the referral is limited to a mistake 1 of fact, which includes a mistake in the identity of the 2 obligor, a mistake as to fulfillment of the requirements for 3 referral under this subsection , or a mistake in the amount of 4 the arrearages. 5 g. The unit Child support services shall issue a written 6 decision following a requested review. 7 h. Following the issuance of a written decision by the unit 8 child support services denying that a mistake of fact exists, 9 the obligor may request a hearing to challenge the surcharge 10 by sending a written request for a hearing to the office of 11 the unit which issued the decision child support services . 12 The request shall be received by the office of the unit which 13 issued the decision child support services within ten days of 14 the unit’s child support services’ written decision. The only 15 grounds for a hearing shall be mistake of fact. Following 16 receipt of the written request, the unit which receives the 17 request child support services shall certify the matter for 18 hearing in the district court in the county in which the 19 underlying support order is filed. 20 i. The address of the collection services center for payment 21 of the arrearages. 22 5. If the obligor pays the amount of arrearage within twenty 23 days of the date of the notice of referral, referral of the 24 arrearage to a collection entity shall not be made. 25 6. If the obligor requests a review or court hearing 26 pursuant to this section , referral of the arrearages shall be 27 stayed pending the decision of the unit child support services 28 or the court. 29 7. Actions of the unit child support services under this 30 section shall not be subject to contested case proceedings or 31 further review pursuant to chapter 17A and any resulting court 32 hearing shall be an original hearing before the district court. 33 However, the department shall establish, by rule pursuant to 34 -632- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 632/ 1568
H.F. _____ chapter 17A , an internal process to provide an additional 35 review by the administrator of the child support recovery unit 1 director or the administrator’s director’s designee. 2 8. If an obligor does not pay the amount of the arrearage, 3 does not contest the referral, or if following the unit’s 4 child support services’ review and any court hearing the unit 5 child support services or the court does not find a mistake 6 of fact, the arrearages shall be referred to a collection 7 entity. Following the review or hearing, if the unit child 8 support services or the court finds a mistake in the amount 9 of the arrearage, the arrearages shall be referred to the 10 collection entity in the appropriate arrearage amount. For 11 arrearages referred to a collection entity, the obligor shall 12 pay a surcharge equal to a percent of the amount of the support 13 arrearage due as of the date of the referral. The surcharge 14 is in addition to the arrearages and any other fees or charges 15 owed, and shall be enforced by the collection entity as 16 provided under section 252B.5 . Upon referral to the collection 17 entity, the surcharge is an automatic judgment against the 18 obligor. 19 9. The director or the director’s designee may file a notice 20 of the surcharge with the clerk of the district court in the 21 county in which the underlying support order is filed. Upon 22 filing, the clerk shall enter the amount of the surcharge on 23 the lien index and judgment docket. 24 10. Following referral of a support arrearage to a 25 collection entity, the surcharge shall be due and owing and 26 enforceable by a collection entity or the unit child support 27 services notwithstanding satisfaction of the support obligation 28 or whether the collection entity is enforcing a support 29 arrearage. However, the unit child support services may waive 30 payment of all or a portion of the surcharge if waiver will 31 facilitate the collection of the support arrearage. 32 11. All surcharge payments shall be received and disbursed 33 by the collection services center. The surcharge payments 34 -633- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 633/ 1568
H.F. _____ received by the collection services center shall be considered 35 repayment receipts as defined in section 8.2 and shall be used 1 to pay the costs of any contracts with a collection entity. 2 12. a. A payment received by the collection services center 3 which meets all the following conditions shall be allocated as 4 specified in paragraph “b” : 5 (1) The payment is for a case in which arrearages have been 6 referred to a collection entity. 7 (2) A surcharge is assessed on the arrearages. 8 (3) The payment is collected under the provisions of the 9 contract with the collection entity. 10 b. A payment meeting all of the conditions in paragraph “a” 11 shall be allocated between support and costs and fees, and the 12 surcharge according to the following formula: 13 (1) The payment shall be divided by the sum of one hundred 14 percent plus the percent specified in the contract. 15 (2) The quotient shall be the amount allocated to the 16 support arrearage and other fees and costs. 17 (3) The difference between the dividend and the quotient 18 shall be the amount allocated to the surcharge. 19 13. Any computer or software programs developed and any 20 records used in relation to a contract with a collection entity 21 remain the property of the department. 22 Sec. 912. Section 252B.24, Code 2023, is amended to read as 23 follows: 24 252B.24 State case registry. 25 1. Beginning October 1, 1998, the unit Child support 26 services shall operate a state case registry to the extent 27 determined by applicable time frames and other provisions of 28 42 U.S.C. §654a(e) and this section . The unit Child support 29 services and the judicial branch shall enter into a cooperative 30 agreement for the establishment and operation of the registry 31 by the unit child support services . The state case registry 32 shall include records with respect to all of the following: 33 a. Unless prohibited by federal law, each case for which 34 -634- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 634/ 1568
H.F. _____ services are provided under this chapter . 35 b. Each order for support, as defined in section 252D.16 or 1 598.1 , which meets at least one of the following criteria: 2 (1) The support order is established or modified in this 3 state on or after October 1, 1998. 4 (2) The income of the obligor is subject to income 5 withholding under chapter 252D , including any support order for 6 which the district court enters an ex parte order under chapter 7 252D on or after October 1, 1998. 8 2. The clerk of the district court shall provide the 9 unit child support services with any information, orders, 10 or documents requested by the unit child support services 11 to establish or operate the state case registry, which are 12 specified in the agreement described in subsection 1 , within 13 the time frames specified in that agreement. The agreement 14 shall include but is not limited to provisions to provide for 15 all of the following: 16 a. Provision to the unit child support services of 17 information, orders, and documents necessary for the unit child 18 support services to meet requirements described in 42 U.S.C. 19 §654a(e) and this section . 20 b. Provision to the unit child support services of 21 information filed with the clerk of the district court by a 22 party under section 598.22B , and the social security number 23 of a child filed with the clerk of the district court under 24 section 602.6111 . 25 c. Use of automation, as appropriate, to meet the 26 requirements described in 42 U.S.C. §654a(e) and this section . 27 3. The records of the state case registry are confidential 28 records pursuant to chapter 22 and may only be disclosed or 29 used as provided in section 252B.9 . 30 Sec. 913. Section 252B.25, Code 2023, is amended to read as 31 follows: 32 252B.25 Contempt —— combining actions. 33 Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, if 34 -635- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 635/ 1568
H.F. _____ an obligor has been ordered to provide support in more than 35 one order, the unit child support services may bring a single 1 action for contempt to enforce the multiple orders. However, 2 if the obligor objects to the consolidation of the actions 3 regarding multiple orders into a single action for contempt, 4 and the court determines that severance of the single action 5 into multiple actions is in the interest of justice, the 6 unit child support services shall bring multiple actions for 7 contempt to enforce the multiple orders. If the single action 8 is brought and the obligor does not object, the unit child 9 support services shall file the action in the district court of 10 a county where the obligor resides, or if the obligor does not 11 reside in the state, in the district court of the county where 12 at least one of the support orders was entered or registered. 13 For the purposes of this section , the district court where 14 the unit child support services files the action shall have 15 jurisdiction and authority over all other support orders for 16 the obligor entered or registered by a court of this state and 17 affected under this section . In such case, the unit child 18 support services shall also file a document with the clerk of 19 court in each county affected specifying the county where the 20 action under this section was filed and the disposition of the 21 action. 22 Sec. 914. Section 252B.26, Code 2023, is amended to read as 23 follows: 24 252B.26 Service of process. 25 Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the 26 unit child support services may serve a petition, notice, or 27 rule to show cause under this chapter or chapter 252A , 252C , 28 252F , 252H , 252K , 598 , or 665 as specified in each chapter, or 29 as follows: 30 1. The unit Child support services may serve a petition, 31 notice, or rule to show cause by certified mail. Return 32 acknowledgment is required to prove service by certified mail, 33 rules of civil procedure 1.303(5) and 1.308(5) shall not apply, -636- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 636/ 1568
H.F. _____ and the return acknowledgment shall be filed with the clerk of 35 court. 1 2. The unit Child support services may serve a notice 2 of intent under chapter 252H , or a notice of decision under 3 section 252H.14A , upon any party or parent who is receiving 4 family investment program assistance for the parent or child by 5 sending the notice by regular mail to the address maintained by 6 the department. Rules of civil procedure 1.303(5) and 1.308(5) 7 shall not apply and the unit child support services shall file 8 proof of service as provided in chapter 252H . If the notice is 9 determined to be undeliverable, the unit child support services 10 shall serve the notice as otherwise provided in this section 11 or by personal service. 12 Sec. 915. Section 252B.27, Code 2023, is amended to read as 13 follows: 14 252B.27 Use of funding for additional positions. 15 1. The director, within the limitations of the amount 16 appropriated for the unit child support services , or moneys 17 transferred for this purpose from the family investment program 18 account created in section 239B.11 , may establish new positions 19 and add employees to the unit child support services if the 20 director determines that both the current and additional 21 employees together can reasonably be expected to maintain or 22 increase net state revenue at or beyond the budgeted level for 23 the fiscal year. 24 2. a. The director may establish new positions and add 25 state employees to the unit child support services or contract 26 for delivery of services if the director determines the 27 employees are necessary to replace county-funded positions 28 eliminated due to termination, reduction, or nonrenewal of 29 a chapter 28E contract. However, the director must also 30 determine that the resulting increase in the state share of 31 child support recovery services incentives exceeds the cost 32 of the positions or contract, the positions or contract are 33 necessary to ensure continued federal funding of the unit 34 -637- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 637/ 1568
H.F. _____ child support services , or the new positions or contract can 35 reasonably be expected to recover at least twice the amount of 1 money necessary to pay the salaries and support for the new 2 positions or the contract will generate at least two hundred 3 percent of the cost of the contract. 4 b. Employees in full-time positions that transition 5 from county government to state government employment under 6 this subsection are exempt from testing, selection, and 7 appointment provisions of chapter 8A, subchapter IV , and from 8 the provisions of collective bargaining agreements relating to 9 the filling of vacant positions. 10 Sec. 916. Section 252C.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 11 follows: 12 252C.1 Definitions. 13 As used in this chapter , unless the context otherwise 14 requires: 15 1. “Administrator” means the administrator of the child 16 support recovery unit of the department of human services, or 17 the administrator’s designee. 18 2. 1. “Caretaker” means a parent, relative, guardian, 19 or another person who is responsible for paying foster care 20 costs pursuant to chapter 234 or whose needs are included in an 21 assistance payment made pursuant to chapter 239B . 22 2. “Child support services” means child support services 23 created in section 252B.2. 24 3. “Court order” means a judgment or order requiring the 25 payment of a set or determinable amount of monetary support. 26 For orders entered on or after July 1, 1990, unless the court 27 specifically orders otherwise, medical support, as defined 28 in section 252E.1 , is not included in the amount of monetary 29 support. 30 4. “Department” means the department of health and human 31 services. 32 5. “Dependent child” means a person who meets the 33 eligibility criteria established in chapter 234 or 239B and 34 -638- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 638/ 1568
H.F. _____ whose support is required by chapter 234 , 239B , 252A , 252F , 35 598 , or 600B . 1 6. “Director” means the director of health and human 2 services. 3 6. 7. “Medical support” means medical support as defined 4 in section 252E.1 . 5 7. 8. “Public assistance” means foster care costs paid by 6 the department pursuant to chapter 234 or assistance provided 7 pursuant to chapter 239B . 8 8. 9. “Responsible person” means a parent, relative, 9 guardian, or another person legally liable for the support of a 10 child or a child’s caretaker. 11 Sec. 917. Section 252C.2, Code 2023, is amended to read as 12 follows: 13 252C.2 Assignment —— creation of support debt —— subrogation. 14 1. If public assistance is provided by the department 15 to or on behalf of a dependent child or a dependent child’s 16 caretaker, there is an assignment by operation of law to the 17 department of any and all right in, title to, and interest in 18 any support obligation, payment, and arrearages owed to or for 19 the child or caretaker up to the amount of public assistance 20 paid for or on behalf of the child or caretaker. Unless 21 otherwise specified in the order, an equal and proportionate 22 share of any child support awarded is presumed to be payable 23 on behalf of each child subject to the order or judgment for 24 purposes of an assignment under this section . For family 25 investment program assistance, section 239B.6 shall apply. 26 2. The payment of public assistance to or for the benefit of 27 a dependent child or a dependent child’s caretaker creates a 28 support debt due and owing to the department by the responsible 29 person in an amount equal to the public assistance payment, 30 except that the support debt is limited to the amount of 31 a support obligation established by court order or by the 32 administrator department . The administrator department may 33 establish a support debt as to amounts accrued and accruing 34 -639- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 639/ 1568
H.F. _____ pursuant to section 598.21B . However, when establishing a 35 support obligation against a responsible person, no debt shall 1 be created for the period during which the responsible person 2 is a recipient on the person’s own behalf of public assistance 3 for the benefit of the dependent child or the dependent child’s 4 caretaker, if any of the following conditions exist: 5 a. The parents have reconciled and are cohabiting, and the 6 child for whom support would otherwise be sought is living in 7 the same residence as the parents. 8 b. The child is living with the parent from whom support 9 would otherwise be sought. 10 3. The provision of child support collection or paternity 11 determination services under chapter 252B to an individual, 12 even though the individual is ineligible for public assistance, 13 creates a support debt due and owing to the individual or the 14 individual’s child or ward by the responsible person in the 15 amount of a support obligation established by court order or 16 by the administrator department . The administrator department 17 may establish a support debt in favor of the individual or the 18 individual’s child or ward and against the responsible person, 19 both as to amounts accrued and accruing, pursuant to section 20 598.21B . 21 4. The payment of medical assistance pursuant to chapter 22 249A for the benefit of a dependent child or a dependent 23 child’s caretaker creates a support debt due and owing to the 24 department. The administrator department may establish an 25 order for medical support. 26 5. The department is subrogated to the rights of a dependent 27 child or a dependent child’s caretaker to bring a court action 28 or to execute an administrative remedy for the collection 29 of support. The administrator department may petition an 30 appropriate court for modification of a court order on the same 31 grounds as a party to the court order can petition the court 32 for modification. 33 Sec. 918. Section 252C.3, Code 2023, is amended to read as 34 -640- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 640/ 1568
H.F. _____ follows: 35 252C.3 Notice of support debt —— failure to respond —— 1 hearing —— order. 2 1. The administrator department may issue a notice stating 3 the intent to secure an order for either medical support as 4 provided in chapter 252E or payment of an accrued or accruing 5 support debt due and owed to the department or an individual 6 under section 252C.2 , or both. The notice shall be served upon 7 the responsible person in accordance with the rules of civil 8 procedure. The notice shall include all of the following: 9 a. A statement that the support obligation will be set 10 pursuant to the child support guidelines established pursuant 11 to section 598.21B , and the criteria established pursuant to 12 section 252B.7A , and that the responsible person is required to 13 provide medical support in accordance with chapter 252E . 14 b. The name of a public assistance recipient and the name of 15 the dependent child or caretaker for whom the public assistance 16 is paid. 17 c. (1) A statement that if the responsible person desires 18 to discuss the amount of support that a responsible person 19 should be required to pay, the responsible person may, within 20 ten days after being served, contact the office of the child 21 support recovery unit which sent the notice services and 22 request a negotiation conference. 23 (2) A statement that if a negotiation conference is 24 requested, then the responsible person shall have ten days from 25 the date set for the negotiation conference or thirty days from 26 the date of service of the original notice, whichever is later, 27 to send a request for a hearing to the office of the child 28 support recovery unit which issued the notice services . 29 (3) A statement that after the holding of the negotiation 30 conference, the administrator department may issue a new notice 31 and finding of financial responsibility for child support or 32 medical support, or both, to be sent to the responsible person 33 by regular mail addressed to the responsible person’s last 34 -641- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 641/ 1568
H.F. _____ known address, or if applicable, to the last known address of 35 the responsible person’s attorney. 1 (4) A statement that if the administrator department issues 2 a new notice and finding of financial responsibility for child 3 support or medical support, or both, then the responsible 4 person shall have thirty days from the date of issuance of the 5 new notice to send a request for a hearing to the office of the 6 child support recovery unit which issued the notice services . 7 If the administrator department does not issue a new notice 8 and finding of financial responsibility for child support or 9 medical support, or both, the responsible party shall have ten 10 days from the date of issuance of the conference report to send 11 a request for a hearing to the office of the child support 12 recovery unit which issued the conference report services . 13 d. A statement that if the responsible person objects 14 to all or any part of the notice or finding of financial 15 responsibility for child support or medical support, or both, 16 and a negotiation conference is not requested, the responsible 17 person shall, within thirty days of the date of service send to 18 the office of the child support recovery unit which issued the 19 notice services a written response setting forth any objections 20 and requesting a hearing. 21 e. A statement that if a timely written request for a 22 hearing is received by the office of the child support recovery 23 unit which issued the notice services , the responsible person 24 shall have the right to a hearing to be held in district 25 court; and that if no timely written response is received, the 26 administrator department may enter an order in accordance with 27 the notice and finding of financial responsibility for child 28 support or medical support, or both. 29 f. A statement that, as soon as the order is entered, the 30 property of the responsible person is subject to collection 31 action, including but not limited to wage withholding, 32 garnishment, attachment of a lien, and execution. 33 g. A statement that the responsible person shall notify the 34 -642- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 642/ 1568
H.F. _____ administrator department of any change of address, employment, 35 or medical coverage as required by chapter 252E . 1 h. A statement that if the responsible person has any 2 questions, the responsible person should telephone or visit an 3 office of the child support recovery unit services or consult 4 an attorney. 5 i. Such other information as the administrator department 6 finds appropriate. 7 2. The time limitations for requesting a hearing in 8 subsection 1 may be extended by the administrator department . 9 3. If a timely written response setting forth objections and 10 requesting a hearing is received by the appropriate office of 11 the child support recovery unit services , a hearing shall be 12 held in district court. 13 4. If timely written response and request for hearing is 14 not received by the appropriate office of the child support 15 recovery unit services , the administrator department may enter 16 an order in accordance with the notice, and shall specify all 17 of the following: 18 a. The amount of monthly support to be paid, with directions 19 as to the manner of payment. 20 b. The amount of the support debt accrued and accruing in 21 favor of the department. 22 c. The name of the custodial parent or agency having custody 23 of the dependent child and the name and birth date of the 24 dependent child for whom support is to be paid. 25 d. That the property of the responsible person is subject 26 to collection action, including but not limited to wage 27 withholding, garnishment, attachment of a lien, and execution. 28 e. The medical support required pursuant to chapter 598 and 29 rules adopted pursuant to chapter 252E . 30 5. The responsible person shall be sent a copy of the order 31 by regular mail addressed to the responsible person’s last 32 known address, or if applicable, to the last known address of 33 the responsible person’s attorney. The order is final, and 34 -643- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 643/ 1568
H.F. _____ action by the administrator department to enforce and collect 35 upon the order, including arrearages and medical support, or 1 both, may be taken from the date of approval of the order by the 2 court pursuant to section 252C.5 . 3 Sec. 919. Section 252C.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 4 follows: 5 252C.4 Certification to court —— hearing —— default. 6 1. A responsible person or the child support recovery 7 unit services may request a hearing regarding a determination 8 of support. If a timely written request for a hearing is 9 received, the administrator department shall certify the matter 10 to the district court as follows: 11 a. If the child or children reside in Iowa, and the unit 12 child support services is seeking an accruing obligation, in 13 the county in which the dependent child or children reside. 14 b. If the child or children received public assistance in 15 Iowa, and the unit child support services is seeking only an 16 accrued obligation, in the county in which the dependent child 17 or children last received public assistance. 18 c. If the action is the result of a request from another 19 state or foreign country to establish support by a responsible 20 person located in Iowa, in the county in which the responsible 21 person resides. 22 2. The certification shall include true copies of the 23 notice and finding of financial responsibility or notice of the 24 support debt accrued and accruing, the return of service, the 25 written objections and request for hearing, and true copies of 26 any administrative orders previously entered. 27 3. The court shall set the matter for hearing and notify the 28 parties of the time and place of hearing. 29 4. The court shall establish the monthly child support 30 payment and the amount of the support debt accrued and accruing 31 pursuant to section 598.21B , or medical support pursuant to 32 chapter 252E , or both. 33 5. If a party fails to appear at the hearing, upon a showing 34 -644- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 644/ 1568
H.F. _____ of proper notice to that party, the court shall find that party 35 in default and enter an appropriate order. 1 6. Actions initiated by the administrator department under 2 this chapter are not subject to chapter 17A and resulting court 3 hearings following certification shall be an original hearing 4 before the district court. 5 7. If a responsible person contests an action initiated 6 under this chapter by denying paternity, the following shall 7 apply, as necessary: 8 a. (1) If the prior determination of paternity is based on 9 an affidavit of paternity filed pursuant to section 252A.3A , or 10 an administrative order entered pursuant to chapter 252F , or an 11 order by the courts of this state, or by operation of law when 12 the mother and established father are or were married to each 13 other, the provisions of section 600B.41A are applicable. 14 (2) If the court determines that the prior determination of 15 paternity should not be overcome pursuant to section 600B.41A , 16 and that the responsible person has a duty to provide support, 17 the court shall enter an order establishing the monthly child 18 support payment and the amount of the support debt accrued 19 and accruing pursuant to section 598.21B , or medical support 20 pursuant to chapter 252E , or both. 21 b. If the prior determination of paternity is based on an 22 administrative or court order or other means, pursuant to the 23 laws of another state or foreign country, an action to overcome 24 the prior determination of paternity shall be filed in that 25 jurisdiction. Unless the responsible person requests and is 26 granted a stay of an action initiated under this chapter to 27 establish child or medical support, the action shall proceed as 28 otherwise provided by this chapter . 29 Sec. 920. Section 252C.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 30 follows: 31 252C.5 Filing and docketing of financial responsibility order 32 —— order effective as district court decree. 33 1. A true copy of any order entered by the administrator 34 -645- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 645/ 1568
H.F. _____ department pursuant to this chapter , along with a true copy 35 of the return of service, if applicable, may be filed in 1 the office of the clerk of the district court in the manner 2 established pursuant to section 252C.4, subsection 1 . 3 2. The administrator’s department’s order shall be 4 presented, ex parte, to the district court for review and 5 approval. Unless defects appear on the face of the order or on 6 the attachments, the district court shall approve the order. 7 The approved order shall have all the force, effect, and 8 attributes of a docketed order or decree of the district court. 9 3. Upon filing, the clerk shall enter the order in the 10 judgment docket. 11 4. If the responsible party appeals the order approved 12 by the court under this section , and the court on appeal 13 establishes an amount of support which is less than the amount 14 of support established under the approved order, the court, in 15 the order issued on appeal, shall reconcile the amounts due 16 and shall provide that any amount which represents the unpaid 17 difference between the amount under the approved order and the 18 amount under the order of the court on appeal is satisfied. 19 Sec. 921. Section 252C.6, Code 2023, is amended to read as 20 follows: 21 252C.6 Interest on support debts. 22 Interest accrues on support debts at the rate provided 23 in section 535.3 for court judgments. The administrator 24 department may collect the accrued interest but is not required 25 to maintain interest balance accounts. The department Child 26 support services may waive payment of the interest if the 27 waiver will facilitate the collection of the support debt. 28 Sec. 922. Section 252C.8, Code 2023, is amended to read as 29 follows: 30 252C.8 Temporary restraining order or bond. 31 If the administrator department reasonably believes that the 32 responsible person is not a resident of this state, is about to 33 move from this state, or is concealing the responsible person’s 34 -646- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 646/ 1568
H.F. _____ whereabouts, or that the responsible person has removed or 35 is about to remove, secrete, waste, or otherwise dispose of 1 property which could be made subject to collection procedures 2 to satisfy the support debt, the administrator department may 3 petition the district court for a temporary restraining order 4 barring the removal, secretion, waste, or disposal. However, 5 if the responsible person furnishes a bond satisfactory to the 6 court, the temporary restraining order shall be vacated. 7 Sec. 923. Section 252C.12, Code 2023, is amended to read as 8 follows: 9 252C.12 Waiver of time limitations by responsible person. 10 1. A responsible person may waive the time limitations 11 established in section 252C.3 . 12 2. Upon receipt of a signed statement from each responsible 13 person waiving the time limitations established in section 14 252C.3 , the administrator department may proceed to enter an 15 order for support and the court may approve the order, whether 16 or not the time limitations have expired. 17 3. If a responsible person waives the time limitations 18 established in section 252C.3 and an order for support is 19 entered under this chapter , the signed statement of the 20 responsible person waiving the time limitations shall be filed 21 with the order for support. 22 Sec. 924. Section 252D.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 23 follows: 24 252D.1 Delinquent support payments. 25 If support payments ordered under this chapter or chapter 26 232 , 234 , 252A , 252C , 252E , 252F , 598 , 600B , or any other 27 applicable chapter, or under a comparable statute of another 28 state or foreign country, as certified to the child support 29 recovery unit established in section 252B.2 services , are not 30 paid to the clerk of the district court or the collection 31 services center pursuant to section 598.22 or, as appropriate, 32 a comparable government entity in another state as provided 33 in chapter 252K , and become delinquent in an amount equal to 34 -647- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 647/ 1568
H.F. _____ the payment for one month, the child support recovery unit 35 services may enter an ex parte order or, upon application of a 1 person entitled to receive the support payments, the district 2 court may enter an ex parte order, notifying the person whose 3 income is to be withheld, of the delinquent amount, of the 4 amount of income to be withheld, and of the procedure to 5 file a motion to quash the order for income withholding, and 6 ordering the withholding of specified sums to be deducted 7 from the delinquent person’s income as defined in section 8 252D.16 sufficient to pay the support obligation and, except as 9 provided in section 598.22 , requiring the payment of such sums 10 to the clerk of the district court or the collection services 11 center or, as appropriate, a comparable government entity 12 in another state as provided in chapter 252K . All income 13 withholding payments shall be paid to the collection services 14 center or, as appropriate, a comparable government entity in 15 another state as provided in chapter 252K . Notification of 16 income withholding shall be provided to the obligor and to the 17 payor of income pursuant to section 252D.17 . 18 Sec. 925. Section 252D.8, Code 2023, is amended to read as 19 follows: 20 252D.8 Persons subject to immediate income withholding. 21 1. In a support order issued or modified on or after 22 November 1, 1990, for which services are being provided by the 23 child support recovery unit services , and in any support orders 24 issued or modified after January 1, 1994, for which services 25 are not provided by the child support recovery unit services , 26 the income of a support obligor is subject to withholding, on 27 the effective date of the order, regardless of whether support 28 payments by the obligor are in arrears. If services are being 29 provided pursuant to chapter 252B , the child support recovery 30 unit services may enter an ex parte order for an immediate 31 withholding of income. The district court may enter an ex 32 parte order for immediate income withholding for cases in which 33 the child support recovery unit services is not providing 34 -648- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 648/ 1568
H.F. _____ services. The income of the obligor is subject to immediate 35 withholding unless one of the following occurs: 1 a. One of the parties demonstrates and the court or child 2 support recovery unit services finds there is good cause not to 3 require immediate withholding. A finding of good cause shall 4 be based on, at a minimum, written findings and conclusions by 5 the court or administrative authority as to why implementing 6 immediate withholding would not be in the best interests of the 7 child. In cases involving modifications, the findings shall 8 also include proof of timely payment of previously ordered 9 support. 10 b. A written agreement is reached between both parties 11 which provides for an alternative arrangement. If the support 12 payments have been assigned to the department of human services 13 pursuant to chapter 234 or 239B , or a comparable statute of 14 another jurisdiction, the department shall be considered a 15 party to the support order, and a written agreement pursuant 16 to this section to waive immediate withholding is void unless 17 approved by the child support recovery unit services . Any 18 agreement existing at the time an assignment of support is made 19 pursuant to chapter 234 or 239B or pursuant to a comparable 20 statute of another jurisdiction shall not prevent the child 21 support recovery unit services from implementing immediate 22 withholding. 23 2. For an order not requiring immediate withholding, income 24 of an obligor is subject to immediate withholding, without 25 regard to whether there is an arrearage, on the earliest of the 26 following: 27 a. The date the obligor requests that the withholding begin. 28 b. The date the custodial parent or party to the proceeding 29 requests that the withholding begin, if the request is approved 30 by the district court or, in cases in which services are 31 being provided pursuant to chapter 252B , if the child support 32 recovery unit services approves the request. 33 Sec. 926. Section 252D.16, Code 2023, is amended to read as 34 -649- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 649/ 1568
H.F. _____ follows: 35 252D.16 Definitions. 1 As used in this chapter , unless the context otherwise 2 requires: 3 1. “Child support services” means the same as child 4 supported services created in section 252B.2. 5 2. “Department” means the department of health and human 6 services. 7 1. 3. “Income” means all of the following: 8 a. Any periodic form of payment due an individual, 9 regardless of source, including but not limited to wages, 10 salaries, commissions, bonuses, workers’ compensation, 11 disability payments, payments pursuant to a pension or 12 retirement program, and interest. 13 b. A sole payment or lump sum as provided in section 14 252D.18C , including but not limited to payment from an estate 15 including inheritance, or payment for personal injury or 16 property damage. 17 c. Irregular income as defined in section 252D.18B . 18 2. 4. “Payor of income” or “payor” means and includes, but 19 is not limited to, an obligor’s employer, trustee, the state 20 of Iowa and all governmental subdivisions and agencies and any 21 other person from whom an obligor receives income. 22 3. 5. “Support” or “support payments” means any amount 23 which the court or administrative agency may require a person 24 to pay for the benefit of a child under a temporary order or a 25 final judgment or decree entered under chapter 232 , 234 , 252A , 26 252C , 252F , 252H , 598 , 600B , or any other comparable chapter, 27 and may include child support, maintenance, medical support as 28 defined in chapter 252E , spousal support, and any other term 29 used to describe these obligations. These obligations may 30 include support for a child of any age who is dependent on the 31 parties to the dissolution proceedings because of physical or 32 mental disability. The obligations may include support for 33 a child eighteen or more years of age with respect to whom a 34 -650- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 650/ 1568
H.F. _____ child support order has been issued pursuant to the laws of 35 another state or foreign country. These obligations shall 1 not include amounts for a postsecondary education subsidy as 2 defined in section 598.1 . 3 Sec. 927. Section 252D.16A, Code 2023, is amended to read 4 as follows: 5 252D.16A Income withholding order —— child support recovery 6 unit services . 7 If support payments are ordered under this chapter , chapter 8 232 , 234 , 252A , 252C , 252E , 252F , 252H , 598 , 600B , or any other 9 applicable chapter, or under a comparable statute of another 10 state or foreign country, and if income withholding relative 11 to such support payments is allowed under this chapter , the 12 child support recovery unit services may enter an ex parte 13 order notifying the person whose income is to be withheld 14 of the procedure to file a motion to quash the order for 15 income withholding, and ordering the withholding of sums to 16 be deducted from the delinquent person’s income as defined in 17 section 252D.16 sufficient to pay the support obligation and 18 requiring the payment of such sums to the collection services 19 center or, as appropriate, a comparable government entity in 20 another state as provided in chapter 252K . The child Child 21 support recovery unit services shall include the amount of 22 any delinquency and the amount to be withheld in the notice 23 provided to the obligor pursuant to section 252D.17A . Notice 24 of income withholding shall be provided to the obligor and to 25 the payor of income pursuant to sections 252D.17 and 252D.17A . 26 Sec. 928. Section 252D.17, subsection 1, unnumbered 27 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 28 The district court shall provide notice by sending a copy 29 of the order for income withholding or a notice of the order 30 for income withholding to the obligor and the obligor’s payor 31 of income by regular mail, with proof of service completed 32 according to rule of civil procedure 1.442 . The child Child 33 support recovery unit services shall provide notice of the 34 -651- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 651/ 1568
H.F. _____ income withholding order by sending a notice of the order to 35 the obligor’s payor of income by regular mail or by electronic 1 means. Proof of service may be completed according to ruleof 2 civil procedure 1.442 . The child Child support recovery unit’s services’ notice of the order may be sent to the payor 4 of income on the same date that the order is sent to the clerk 5 of court for filing. In all other instances, the income 6 withholding order shall be filed with the clerk of court prior 7 to sending the notice of the order to the payor of income. In 8 addition to the amount to be withheld for payment of support, 9 the order or the notice of the order shall be in a standard 10 format as prescribed by the unit child support services and 11 shall include all of the following information regarding the 12 duties of the payor in implementing the withholding order: 13 Sec. 929. Section 252D.17, subsection 1, paragraphs g and i, 14 Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 15 g. The withholding is binding on the payor until further 16 notice by the court or the child support recovery unit 17 services . 18 i. The payor shall promptly notify the court or the child 19 support recovery unit services when the obligor’s employment or 20 other income terminates, and provide the obligor’s last known 21 address and the name and address of the obligor’s new employer, 22 if known. 23 Sec. 930. Section 252D.17A, Code 2023, is amended to read 24 as follows: 25 252D.17A Notice to obligor of implementation of income 26 withholding order. 27 The child Child support recovery unit services or the 28 district court shall send a notice of the income withholding 29 order to the obligor at the time the notice is sent to the payor 30 of income. 31 Sec. 931. Section 252D.18, Code 2023, is amended to read as 32 follows: 33 252D.18 Modification or termination of withholding. 34 -652- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 652/ 1568
H.F. _____ 1. The court or the child support recovery unit services 35 may, by ex parte order, modify a previously entered income 1 withholding order if the court or the unit child support 2 services determines any of the following: 3 a. There has been a change in the amount of the current 4 support obligation. 5 b. The amount required to be withheld under the income 6 withholding order is in error. 7 c. Any past due support debt has been paid in full. Should 8 a delinquency later accrue, the withholding order may be 9 modified to secure payment toward the delinquency. 10 d. There has been a change in the rules adopted by the 11 department pursuant to chapter 17A regarding the amount of 12 income to be withheld to pay a delinquency. 13 2. The child Child support recovery unit services may modify 14 an amount specified in an income withholding order or notice of 15 income withholding by providing notice to the payor of income 16 and the obligor pursuant to sections 252D.17 and 252D.17A . 17 3. The court or the child support recovery unit services 18 may, by ex parte order, terminate an income withholding order 19 when the current support obligation has terminated and when 20 the delinquent support obligation has been fully satisfied 21 as applicable to all of the children covered by the income 22 withholding order. The unit Child support services may, by 23 ex parte order, terminate an income withholding order when 24 the unit child support services will no longer be providing 25 services under chapter 252B , or when another state or foreign 26 country will be providing services under Tit. IV-D of the 27 federal Social Security Act or a comparable law in a foreign 28 country. 29 4. In no case shall payment of overdue support be the sole 30 basis for termination of withholding. 31 Sec. 932. Section 252D.18A, subsections 1 and 4, Code 2023, 32 are amended to read as follows: 33 1. The total of all amounts withheld shall not exceed the 34 -653- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 653/ 1568
H.F. _____ amounts specified in 15 U.S.C. §1673(b). For orders or notices 35 issued by the child support recovery unit services , the limit 1 for the amount to be withheld shall be specified in the order 2 or notice. 3 4. The payor shall identify and report payments by the 4 obligor’s name, account number, amount, and date withheld 5 pursuant to section 252D.17 . If payments for multiple obligees 6 are combined, the portion of the payment attributable to each 7 obligee shall be specifically identified only if the payor is 8 directed to do so by the child support recovery unit services . 9 Sec. 933. Section 252D.18B, Code 2023, is amended to read 10 as follows: 11 252D.18B Irregular income. 12 When payment of income is irregular, and an order for 13 immediate or mandatory income withholding has been entered by 14 the child support recovery unit services or the district court, 15 the income payor shall withhold income equal to the total that 16 would have been withheld had there been regular monthly income. 17 The amounts withheld shall not exceed the amounts specified 18 in 15 U.S.C. §1673(b). For the purposes of this section , an 19 income source is irregular when there are periods in excess of 20 one month during which the income payor makes no payment to the 21 obligor and the periods are not the result of termination or 22 suspension of employment. 23 Sec. 934. Section 252D.18C, Code 2023, is amended to read 24 as follows: 25 252D.18C Withholding from lump sum payments. 26 The child Child support recovery unit services or the 27 district court may enter an ex parte order for income 28 withholding when the obligor is paid by a lump sum income 29 source. When a sole payment is made or payment occurs at 30 two-month or greater intervals, the withholding order may 31 include all current and delinquent support due through the 32 current month, but shall not exceed the amounts specified in 33 15 U.S.C. §1673(b). 34 -654- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 654/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 935. Section 252D.19A, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 35 amended to read as follows: 1 2. If the unit child support services takes an enforcement 2 action during a calendar year against an obligor and the 3 obligor is not delinquent or in arrears solely due to the 4 applicability of this section to the obligor, upon discovering 5 the circumstances, the unit child support services shall 6 promptly discontinue the enforcement action. 7 Sec. 936. Section 252D.20, Code 2023, is amended to read as 8 follows: 9 252D.20 Administration of income withholding procedures. 10 The child Child support recovery unit services is designated 11 as the entity of the state to administer income withholding in 12 accordance with the procedures specified for keeping adequate 13 records to document, track, and monitor support payments on 14 cases subject to Tit. IV-D of the federal Social Security 15 Act. The collection services center is designated as the 16 entity for administering income withholding for cases which are 17 not subject to Tit. IV-D. The collection services center’s 18 responsibilities for administering income withholding in cases 19 not subject to Tit. IV-D are limited to the receipt, recording, 20 and disbursement of income withholding payments and to 21 responding to requests for information on the current status of 22 support payments pursuant to section 252B.13A . Notwithstanding 23 section 622.53 , in cases where the court or the child support 24 recovery unit services is enforcing an order of another state 25 or foreign country through income withholding, a certified copy 26 of the underlying judgment is sufficient proof of authenticity. 27 Sec. 937. Section 252D.22, Code 2023, is amended to read as 28 follows: 29 252D.22 Rules. 30 The department shall adopt the administrative rules 31 necessary to implement the provisions of this chapter as they 32 pertain to the operations of the child support recovery unit 33 services . 34 -655- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 655/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 938. Section 252D.23, Code 2023, is amended to read as 35 follows: 1 252D.23 Filing of withholding order —— order effective as 2 district court order. 3 An income withholding order entered by the child support 4 recovery unit services pursuant to this chapter shall be 5 filed with the clerk of the district court. In lieu of any 6 signature on the order which may otherwise be required by law 7 or rule, the order shall have affixed the name and address 8 of the appropriate child support office services . For the 9 purposes of demonstrating compliance by the payor of income, 10 the copy of the withholding order or the notice of the order 11 received, whether or not the copy of the order is file-stamped, 12 shall have all the force, effect, and attributes of a docketed 13 order of the district court including, but not limited to, 14 availability of contempt of court proceedings against a 15 payor of income for noncompliance. However, any information 16 contained in the income withholding order or the notice of the 17 order related to the amount of the accruing or accrued support 18 obligation which does not reflect the correct amount of support 19 due does not modify the underlying support judgment. 20 Sec. 939. Section 252E.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 21 follows: 22 252E.1 Definitions. 23 As used in this chapter , unless the context otherwise 24 requires: 25 1. “Accessible” means any of the following, unless otherwise 26 provided in the support order: 27 a. The health benefit plan does not have service area 28 limitations or provides an option not subject to service area 29 limitations. 30 b. The health benefit plan has service area limitations and 31 the dependent lives within thirty miles or thirty minutes of a 32 network primary care provider. 33 2. “Basic coverage” means health care coverage that at a 34 -656- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 656/ 1568
H.F. _____ minimum provides coverage for emergency care, inpatient and 35 outpatient hospital care, physician services whether provided 1 within or outside a hospital setting, and laboratory and x-ray 2 services. 3 3. “Cash medical support” means a monetary amount that 4 a parent is ordered to pay to the obligee in lieu of that 5 parent providing health care coverage, which amount is five 6 percent of the gross income of the parent ordered to pay the 7 monetary amount or, if the child support guidelines established 8 pursuant to section 598.21B specifically provide an alternative 9 income-based numeric standard for determining the amount, 10 the amount determined by the standard specified by the child 11 support guidelines. “Cash medical support” is an obligation 12 separate from any monetary amount a parent is ordered to pay 13 for uncovered medical expenses pursuant to the guidelines 14 established pursuant to section 598.21B . 15 4. “Child” means a person for whom child or medical support 16 may be ordered pursuant to chapter 234 , 239B , 252A , 252C , 252F , 17 252H , 252K , 598 , 600B , or any other chapter of the Code or 18 pursuant to a comparable statute of another state or foreign 19 country. 20 5. “Child support services” means child support services 21 created in section 252B.1. 22 5. 6. “Department” means the department of health and 23 human services, which includes but is not limited to the child 24 support recovery unit services , or any comparable support 25 enforcement agency of another state. 26 6. 7. “Dependent” means a child, or an obligee for whom 27 a court may order health care coverage pursuant to section 28 252E.3 . 29 7. 8. “Enroll” means to be eligible for and covered by a 30 health benefit plan. 31 8. 9. “Health benefit plan” means any policy or contract 32 of insurance, indemnity, subscription, or membership issued 33 by an insurer, health service corporation, health maintenance 34 -657- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 657/ 1568
H.F. _____ organization, or any similar corporation or organization, any 35 public coverage, or any self-insured employee benefit plan, 1 for the purpose of covering medical expenses. These expenses 2 may include but are not limited to hospital, surgical, major 3 medical insurance, dental, optical, prescription drugs, office 4 visits, or any combination of these or any other comparable 5 health care expenses. 6 9. 10. “Health care coverage” or “coverage” means providing 7 and paying for the medical needs of a dependent through a 8 health benefit plan. 9 10. 11. “Insurer” means any entity, including a health 10 service corporation, health maintenance organization, or any 11 similar corporation or organization, or an employer offering 12 self-insurance, that provides a health benefit plan, but does 13 not include an entity that provides public coverage. 14 11. 12. “Medical support” means either the provision of 15 health care coverage or the payment of cash medical support. 16 “Medical support” is not alimony. 17 12. 13. “National medical support notice” means a notice 18 as prescribed under 42 U.S.C. §666(a)(19) or a substantially 19 similar notice, that is issued and forwarded by the department 20 in accordance with section 252E.4 to enforce the health care 21 coverage provisions of a support order. The national medical 22 support notice is not applicable to a provider of public 23 coverage. 24 13. 14. “Obligee” means a parent or another natural person 25 legally entitled to receive a support payment on behalf of a 26 child. 27 14. 15. “Obligor” means a parent or another natural person 28 legally responsible for the support of a dependent. 29 15. 16. “Order” means a support order entered pursuant to 30 chapter 234 , 252A , 252C , 252F , 252H , 252K , 598 , 600B , or any 31 other support chapter, or pursuant to a comparable statute of 32 another state or foreign country, or an ex parte order entered 33 pursuant to section 252E.4 . “Order” also includes a notice of 34 -658- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 658/ 1568
H.F. _____ such an order issued by the department. 35 16. 17. “Plan administrator” means the employer or sponsor 1 that offers the health benefit plan or the person to whom the 2 duty of plan administrator is delegated by the employer or 3 sponsor offering the health benefit plan, by written agreement 4 of the parties. “Plan administrator” does not include a 5 provider of public coverage. 6 17. 18. “Primary care provider” means a physician who 7 provides primary care who is a family or general practitioner, 8 a pediatrician, an internist, an obstetrician, or a 9 gynecologist; an advanced registered nurse practitioner; or a 10 physician assistant. 11 18. 19. “Public coverage” means health care benefits 12 provided by any form of federal or state medical assistance, 13 including but not limited to benefits provided under chapter 14 249A or 514I , or under comparable laws of another state, 15 foreign country, or Indian nation or tribe. 16 19. “Unit” or “child support recovery unit” means unit as 17 defined in section 252B.1 . 18 Sec. 940. Section 252E.1A, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 19 amended to read as follows: 20 1. This section shall apply to all initial or modified 21 orders for support entered under chapter 234 , 252A , 252C , 252F , 22 252H , 598 , 600B , or any other applicable chapter. If an action 23 to establish or modify an order for support is initiated by the 24 child support recovery unit services , section 252E.1B shall 25 also apply. 26 Sec. 941. Section 252E.1B, Code 2023, is amended to read as 27 follows: 28 252E.1B Establishing and modifying orders for medical support 29 —— actions initiated by child support recovery unit services . 30 1. If the child support recovery unit services is initiating 31 an action to establish or modify support, this section shall 32 apply in addition to the provisions of section 252E.1A . 33 2. The unit Child support services shall apply the following 34 -659- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 659/ 1568
H.F. _____ order of priority when the unit child support services enters 35 or seeks an order for medical support: 1 a. If the custodial parent is currently providing coverage 2 for the child under a health benefit plan other than public 3 coverage, and the plan is available as described in section 4 252E.1A, subsection 3 , the unit child support services shall 5 enter or seek an order for the custodial parent to provide 6 coverage. 7 b. If the noncustodial parent is currently providing 8 coverage for the child under a health benefit plan other than 9 public coverage, and the plan is available as described in 10 section 252E.1A, subsection 3 , the unit child support services 11 shall enter or seek an order for the noncustodial parent to 12 provide coverage. 13 c. If a health benefit plan other than public coverage is 14 available as described in section 252E.1A, subsection 3 , to the 15 custodial parent, the unit child support services shall enter 16 or seek an order for the custodial parent to provide coverage. 17 d. If a health benefit plan other than public coverage is 18 available as described in section 252E.1A, subsection 3 , to 19 the noncustodial parent, the unit child support services shall 20 enter or seek an order for the noncustodial parent to provide 21 coverage. 22 e. If a health benefit plan other than public coverage 23 is not available to either parent, and the custodial parent 24 has public coverage for the child, the unit child support 25 services shall enter or seek an order for the custodial parent 26 to provide health care coverage and shall enter or seek an 27 order for the noncustodial parent to pay cash medical support. 28 However, if any of the circumstances described in section 29 252E.1A, subsection 4 , paragraph “a” , “b” , or “c” is met, the 30 unit child support services shall enter or seek an order as 31 specified by the applicable paragraph. 32 3. Notwithstanding subsection 2 , if there is an order for 33 joint physical care for the child and the parties subject to 34 -660- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 660/ 1568
H.F. _____ the support order, the unit child support services shall apply 35 the following order of priority when the unit child support 1 services enters or seeks an order for medical support: 2 a. If only one parent is currently providing coverage 3 for the child under a health benefit plan other than public 4 coverage, and the plan is available as described in section 5 252E.1A, subsection 3 , the unit child support services shall 6 enter or seek an order for that parent to provide coverage. 7 b. If both parents are currently providing coverage for the 8 child under a health benefit plan other than public coverage, 9 and both plans are available as described in section 252E.1A, 10 subsection 3 , the unit child support services shall enter or 11 seek an order for both parents to provide coverage. 12 c. If neither parent is currently providing coverage 13 for the child under a health benefit plan other than public 14 coverage, and a health benefit plan other than public coverage 15 is available as described in section 252E.1A, subsection 3 , to 16 one parent, the unit child support services shall enter or seek 17 an order for that parent to provide coverage. 18 d. If neither parent is currently providing coverage 19 for the child under a health benefit plan other than public 20 coverage, and a health benefit plan other than public coverage 21 is available as described in section 252E.1A, subsection 3 , to 22 both parents, the unit child support services shall enter or 23 seek an order for both parents to provide coverage. 24 e. If a health benefit plan other than public coverage 25 is not available to either parent and one parent has public 26 coverage for the child, the unit child support services shall 27 enter or seek an order for that parent to provide health care 28 coverage. 29 4. The child Child support recovery unit services or the 30 court shall not order any modification to an existing medical 31 support order in a proceeding conducted solely pursuant to 32 chapter 252H, subchapter IV . 33 Sec. 942. Section 252E.2, subsection 2, paragraph a, Code 34 -661- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 661/ 1568
H.F. _____ 2023, is amended to read as follows: 35 a. The name and the last known mailing address of the 1 participant and the name and mailing address of each child 2 covered by the order except that, to the extent provided in 3 the order, the name and mailing address of an official of the 4 department may be substituted for the mailing address of the 5 child. 6 Sec. 943. Section 252E.2A, Code 2023, is amended to read as 7 follows: 8 252E.2A Satisfaction of medical support order. 9 This section shall apply if the child support recovery unit 10 services is providing services under chapter 252B . 11 1. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary and without 12 a court order, a medical support order for a child shall be 13 deemed satisfied with regard to the department, the child, the 14 obligor, and the obligee for the period during which all of the 15 following conditions are met: 16 a. The order is issued under any applicable chapter of the 17 Code. 18 b. The unit Child support services is notified that the 19 conditions of paragraph “c” are met and the parent ordered to 20 provide medical support submits a written statement to the unit 21 child support services that the requirements of paragraph “c” 22 are met. 23 c. The parent ordered to provide medical support meets at 24 least one of the following conditions: 25 (1) The parent is an inmate of an institution under the 26 control of the department of corrections or a comparable 27 institution in another state. 28 (2) The parent’s monthly child support obligation under 29 the guidelines established pursuant to section 598.21B is the 30 minimum obligation amount. 31 (3) The parent is a recipient of assistance under chapter 32 239B or 249A , or under comparable laws of another state. 33 (4) The parent is residing with any child for whom the 34 -662- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 662/ 1568
H.F. _____ parent is legally responsible and that child is a recipient 35 of assistance under chapter 239B , 249A , or 514I , or under 1 comparable laws of another state. For purposes of this 2 subparagraph, “legally responsible” means the parent has a legal 3 obligation to the child as specified in Iowa court rule 9.7 of 4 the child support guidelines. 5 d. The unit Child support services files a notice of 6 satisfaction with the clerk of the district court. The 7 effective date of the satisfaction shall be stated in the 8 notice and the effective date shall be no later than forty-five 9 days after the unit child support services issues the notice of 10 satisfaction. 11 2. If a medical support order is satisfied under subsection 12 1 , the satisfaction shall continue until all of the following 13 apply: 14 a. The unit Child support services is notified that none of 15 the conditions specified in subsection 1 , paragraph “c” , still 16 applies. 17 b. The unit Child support services files a satisfaction 18 termination notice that the requirements for a satisfaction 19 under this section no longer apply. The effective date shall 20 be stated in the satisfaction termination notice and the 21 effective date shall be no later than forty-five days after the 22 unit child support services issues the satisfaction termination 23 notice. 24 3. The unit Child support services shall mail a copy of the 25 notice of satisfaction and the satisfaction termination notice 26 to the last known address of the obligor and obligee. 27 4. The department of human services may match data for 28 enrollees of the hawk-i Hawki program created pursuant to 29 chapter 514I with data of the unit child support services to 30 assist the unit child support services in implementing this 31 section . 32 5. An order, decree, or judgment entered or pending on or 33 before July 1, 2009, that provides for the support of a child 34 -663- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 663/ 1568
H.F. _____ may be satisfied as provided in this section . 35 Sec. 944. Section 252E.4, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 1 amended to read as follows: 2 1. When a support order requires an obligor to provide 3 coverage under a health benefit plan other than public 4 coverage, the district court or the department may enter an 5 ex parte order directing an employer to take all actions 6 necessary to enroll an obligor’s dependent for coverage under 7 a health benefit plan or may include the provisions in an ex 8 parte income withholding order or notice of income withholding 9 pursuant to chapter 252D . The child Child support recovery 10 unit services , where appropriate, shall issue a national 11 medical support notice to an employer within two business days 12 after the date information regarding a newly hired employee is 13 entered into the centralized employee registry and matched with 14 a noncustodial parent in the case being enforced by the unit 15 child support services , or upon receipt of other employment 16 information for such parent. The department may amend the 17 information in the ex parte order or may amend or terminate 18 the national medical support notice regarding health insurance 19 provisions if necessary to comply with health insurance 20 requirements including but not limited to the provisions of 21 section 252E.2, subsection 2 , or to correct a mistake of fact. 22 Sec. 945. Section 252E.5, subsection 8, paragraph g, 23 subparagraph (3), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 24 (3) If the obligor is not enrolled in a health benefit 25 plan or is not enrolled in a health benefit plan that offers 26 dependent coverage, if more than one plan with dependent 27 coverage is offered by the employer, and if the notice is 28 issued by the child support recovery unit services , all of the 29 following shall apply: 30 (a) If only one of the plans is accessible to the dependent, 31 that plan shall be selected. If none of the plans with 32 dependent coverage is accessible to the dependent, the unit 33 child support services shall amend or terminate the notice. 34 -664- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 664/ 1568
H.F. _____ (b) If more than one of the plans is accessible to the 35 dependent, the plan selected shall be the plan that provides 1 basic coverage for which the employee’s share of the premium 2 is lowest. 3 (c) If more than one of the plans is accessible to the 4 dependent but none of the accessible plans provides basic 5 coverage, the plan selected shall be a plan that is accessible 6 and for which the employee’s share of the premium is lowest. 7 (d) If the employee’s share of the premiums is the same 8 under all plans described in subparagraph (b) or (c), the 9 unit child support services shall attempt to consult with the 10 obligee when selecting the plan. If the obligee does not 11 respond within ten days of the unit’s child support services’ 12 attempt, the unit child support services shall select a plan 13 which shall be the plan’s default option, if any, or the plan 14 with the lowest deductibles and copayment requirements. 15 Sec. 946. Section 252E.5, subsection 8, paragraph h, 16 subparagraph (2), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 17 (2) If the dependent is or is to be enrolled, notify the 18 obligor, the obligee, and the child and furnish the obligee 19 with necessary information. Provide the child support recovery 20 unit services with the type of health benefit plan under which 21 the dependent has been enrolled, including whether dental, 22 optical, office visits, and prescription drugs are covered 23 services. 24 Sec. 947. Section 252E.6A, subsections 1 and 3, Code 2023, 25 are amended to read as follows: 26 1. An obligor may move to quash the order to the employer 27 under section 252E.4 by following the same procedures and 28 alleging a mistake of a fact as provided in section 252D.31 29 or as provided in subsection 2 . If the unit child support 30 services is enforcing an income withholding order and a medical 31 support order simultaneously, any challenge to the income 32 withholding order and medical support enforcement shall be 33 filed and heard simultaneously. 34 -665- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 665/ 1568
H.F. _____ 3. The employer shall comply with the requirements of this 35 chapter until the employer receives notice that a motion to 1 quash has been granted, or that the unit child support services 2 has amended or terminated the national medical support notice. 3 Sec. 948. Section 252F.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 4 follows: 5 252F.1 Definitions. 6 As used in this chapter unless the context otherwise 7 requires: 8 1. “Administrator” means the administrator of the child 9 support recovery unit of the department of human services or 10 the administrator’s designee. 11 2. 1. “Child” means a person who is less than age eighteen 12 or a person who is age eighteen but less than age nineteen 13 and is engaged full-time in completing high school graduation 14 or equivalency requirements in a manner which is reasonably 15 expected to result in completion of the requirements prior to 16 the person reaching age nineteen. 17 2. “Child support services” means the same as child support 18 services created in section 252B.2. 19 3. “Department” means the department of health and human 20 services. 21 4. “Director” means the director of health and human 22 services. 23 3. 5. “Mother” means a mother of the child for whom 24 paternity is being established. 25 4. 6. “Party” means a putative father or a mother, as named 26 in an action. 27 5. 7. “Paternity is at issue” means any of the following 28 conditions: 29 a. A child was not born or conceived within marriage. 30 b. A child was born or conceived within marriage but a court 31 has declared that the child is not the issue of the marriage. 32 6. 8. “Paternity test” means and includes any form of 33 blood, tissue, or genetic testing administered to determine the 34 -666- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 666/ 1568
H.F. _____ biological father of a child. 35 7. 9. “Putative father” means a person alleged to be the 1 biological father of a child. 2 8. “Unit” means the child support recovery unit created in 3 section 252B.2 . 4 Sec. 949. Section 252F.2, Code 2023, is amended to read as 5 follows: 6 252F.2 Jurisdiction. 7 1. In any case in which the unit child support services 8 is providing services pursuant to chapter 252B and paternity 9 is at issue, proceedings may be initiated by the unit child 10 support services pursuant to this chapter for the sole purpose 11 of establishing paternity and any accrued or accruing child 12 support or medical support obligations. Proceedings under 13 this chapter are in addition to other means of establishing 14 paternity or support. Issues in addition to establishment of 15 paternity or support obligations shall not be addressed in 16 proceedings initiated under this chapter . 17 2. An action to establish paternity and support under this 18 chapter may be brought within the time limitations set forth 19 in section 614.8 . 20 Sec. 950. Section 252F.3, Code 2023, is amended to read as 21 follows: 22 252F.3 Notice of alleged paternity and support debt —— 23 conference —— request for hearing. 24 1. The unit Child support services may prepare a notice 25 of alleged paternity and support debt to be served on a 26 party if the mother of the child or a government official 27 with knowledge of the circumstances of possible paternity 28 relying on government records provides a written statement 29 to the department of human services certifying in accordance 30 with section 622.1 that the putative father is or may be the 31 biological father of the child or children involved. The 32 notice shall be accompanied by a copy of the statement and 33 served on the putative father in accordance 34 -667- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 667/ 1568
H.F. _____ with rule of civilprocedure 1.305 . Service upon the mother shall not constitute valid service upon the putative father. The notice shall 1 include or be accompanied by all of the following: 2 a. The name of the recipient of services under chapter 252B 3 and the name and birth date of the child or children involved. 4 b. A statement that the putative father has been named as 5 the biological father of the child or children named. 6 c. A statement that if paternity is established, the 7 amount of the putative father’s monthly support obligation 8 and the amount of the support debt accrued and accruing will 9 be established in accordance with the guidelines established 10 in section 598.21B , and the criteria established pursuant to 11 section 252B.7A . 12 d. A statement that if paternity is established, a party has 13 a duty to provide accrued and accruing medical support to the 14 child or children in accordance with chapter 252E . 15 e. A written explanation of the procedures for determining 16 the child support obligation and a request for financial or 17 income information as necessary for application of the child 18 support guidelines established pursuant to section 598.21B . 19 f. (1) The right of a party to request a conference 20 with the unit child support services to discuss paternity 21 establishment and the amount of support that a party may be 22 required to provide, within ten days of the date of service of 23 the original notice or, if paternity is contested and paternity 24 testing is conducted, within ten days of the date the paternity 25 test results are issued or mailed to a party by the unit child 26 support services . 27 (2) A statement that if a conference is requested, a party 28 shall have one of the following time frames, whichever is the 29 latest, to send a written request for a court hearing on the 30 issue of support to the unit child support services : 31 (a) Ten days from the date set for the conference. 32 (b) Twenty days from the date of service of the original 33 -668- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 668/ 1568
H.F. _____ notice. 34 (c) If paternity was contested and paternity testing 35 was conducted, and a party does not deny paternity after the 1 testing or challenge the paternity test results, twenty days 2 from the date paternity test results are issued or mailed by 3 the unit child support services to the party. 4 (3) A statement that after the holding of the conference, 5 the unit child support services shall issue a new notice of 6 alleged paternity and finding of financial responsibility for 7 child support or medical support, or both, to be provided in 8 person to each party or sent to each party by regular mail 9 addressed to the party’s last known address or, if applicable, 10 to the last known address of the party’s attorney. 11 (4) A statement that if the unit child support services 12 issues a new notice of alleged paternity and finding of 13 financial responsibility for child support or medical support, 14 or both, a party shall have one of the following time frames, 15 whichever is the latest, to send a written request for a court 16 hearing on the issue of support to the unit child support 17 services : 18 (a) Ten days from the date of issuance of the new notice. 19 (b) Twenty days from the date of service of the original 20 notice. 21 (c) If paternity was contested and paternity testing 22 conducted, and a party does not deny paternity after the 23 testing or challenge the paternity test results, twenty days 24 from the date the paternity test results are issued or mailed 25 to the party by the unit child support services . 26 g. A statement that if a conference is not requested, and 27 a party does not deny paternity or challenge the results of 28 any paternity testing conducted but objects to the finding 29 of financial responsibility or the amount of child support 30 or medical support, or both, the party shall send a written 31 request for a court hearing on the issue of support to the 32 unit child support services within twenty days of the date of 33 -669- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 669/ 1568
H.F. _____ service of the original notice, or, if paternity was contested 34 and paternity testing conducted, and a party does not deny 35 paternity after the testing or challenge the paternity test 1 results, within twenty days from the date the paternity test 2 results are issued or mailed to the party by the unit child 3 support services , whichever is later. 4 h. A statement that if a timely written request for a 5 hearing on the issue of support is received by the unit 6 child support services , the party shall have the right to a 7 hearing to be held in district court and that if no timely 8 written request is received and paternity is not contested, 9 the administrator department shall enter an order establishing 10 the putative father as the father of the child or children and 11 establishing child support or medical support, or both, in 12 accordance with the notice of alleged paternity and support 13 debt. 14 i. A written explanation of the rights and responsibilities 15 associated with the establishment of paternity. 16 j. A written explanation of a party’s right to deny 17 paternity, the procedures for denying paternity, and the 18 consequences of the denial. 19 k. A statement that if a party contests paternity, the party 20 shall have twenty days from the date of service of the original 21 notice to submit a written denial of paternity to the unit 22 child support services . 23 l. A statement that if paternity is contested, the unit 24 child support services shall, at the request of the party 25 contesting paternity or on its own initiative, enter an 26 administrative order requiring the putative father, mother, and 27 child or children involved, to submit to paternity testing. 28 m. A statement that if paternity tests are conducted, the 29 unit child support services shall provide a copy of the test 30 results to each party in person or send a copy to each party 31 by regular mail, addressed to the party’s last known address, 32 or, if applicable, to the last known address of the party’s 33 -670- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 670/ 1568
H.F. _____ attorney. 34 n. A statement setting forth the time frames for contesting 35 paternity after paternity tests are conducted. 1 o. Other information as the unit child support services 2 finds appropriate. 3 2. The time limitations established for the notice 4 provisions under subsection 1 are binding unless otherwise 5 specified in this chapter or waived pursuant to section 252F.8 . 6 3. a. If notice is served on a party, the unit child 7 support services shall file a true copy of the notice and the 8 original return of service with the appropriate clerk of the 9 district court as follows: 10 (1) In the county in which the child or children reside if 11 the action is for purposes of establishing paternity and future 12 child or medical support, or both. 13 (2) In the county in which the child or children involved 14 last received public assistance benefits in the state, if 15 the action is for purposes of establishing paternity and 16 child or medical support, or both, only for prior periods of 17 time when the child or children received public assistance, 18 and no ongoing child or medical support obligation is to be 19 established by this action. 20 (3) If the action is the result of a request from another 21 state or foreign country to establish paternity of a putative 22 father located in Iowa, in the county in which the putative 23 father resides. 24 b. All subsequent documents filed or court hearings held 25 related to the action shall be in the district court in the 26 county in which notice was filed pursuant to this subsection . 27 The clerk shall file and docket the action. 28 4. A party or the child support recovery unit services may 29 request a court hearing regarding establishment of paternity or 30 a determination of support, or both. 31 a. Upon receipt of a timely written response requesting 32 a hearing or on its own initiative, the unit child support 33 -671- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 671/ 1568
H.F. _____ services shall certify the matter for hearing in the district 34 court in the county where the original notice of alleged 35 paternity and support debt is filed, in accordance with section 1 252F.5 . 2 b. If paternity establishment was contested and paternity 3 tests conducted, a court hearing on the issue of paternity 4 shall be held no earlier than thirty days from the date 5 paternity test results are issued to all parties by the unit 6 child support services , unless the parties mutually agree to 7 waive the time frame pursuant to section 252F.8 . 8 c. Any objection to the results of paternity tests shall be 9 filed no later than twenty days after the date paternity test 10 results are issued or mailed to each party by the unit child 11 support services . Any objection to paternity test results 12 filed by a party more than twenty days after the date paternity 13 tests are issued or mailed to the party by the unit child 14 support services shall not be accepted or considered by the 15 court. 16 5. If a timely written response and request for a court 17 hearing is not received by the unit child support services and 18 a party does not deny paternity, the administrator department 19 shall enter an order in accordance with section 252F.4 . 20 6. a. If a party contests the establishment of paternity, 21 the party shall submit, within twenty days of service of the 22 notice on the party under subsection 1 , a written statement 23 contesting paternity establishment to the unit child support 24 services . Upon receipt of a written challenge of paternity 25 establishment, or upon initiation by the unit child support 26 services , the administrator department shall enter ex parte 27 administrative orders requiring the mother, child or children 28 involved, and the putative father to submit to paternity 29 testing, except that if the mother and child or children 30 previously submitted blood or genetic specimens in a prior 31 action to establish paternity against a different putative 32 father, the previously submitted specimens and prior results, 33 -672- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 672/ 1568
H.F. _____ if available, may be utilized for testing in this action. 34 Either the mother or putative father may contest paternity 35 under this chapter . 1 b. The orders shall be filed with the clerk of the district 2 court in the county where the notice was filed and have the 3 same force and effect as a court order for paternity testing. 4 c. The unit Child support services shall issue copies of the 5 respective administrative orders for paternity testing to the 6 mother and putative father in person, or by regular mail to the 7 last known address of each, or if applicable, to the last known 8 address of the attorney for each. 9 d. If a paternity test is ordered under this section , 10 the administrator department shall direct that inherited 11 characteristics be analyzed and interpreted, and shall appoint 12 an expert qualified as an examiner of genetic markers to 13 analyze and interpret the results. The test shall be of a type 14 generally acknowledged as reliable by accreditation entities 15 designated by the secretary of the United States department 16 of health and human services and shall be performed by a 17 laboratory approved by an accreditation entity. 18 e. The party contesting paternity shall be provided one 19 opportunity to reschedule the paternity testing appointment if 20 the testing is rescheduled prior to the date of the originally 21 scheduled appointment. 22 f. An original copy of the test results shall be filed with 23 the clerk of the district court in the county where the notice 24 was filed. The child Child support recovery unit services 25 shall issue a copy of the filed test results to each party in 26 person, or by regular mail to the last known address of each, 27 or if applicable, to the last known address of the attorney 28 for each. However, if the action is the result of a request 29 from another state or foreign country, the unit child support 30 services shall issue a copy of the results to the initiating 31 agency in that jurisdiction. 32 g. Verified documentation of the chain of custody of the 33 -673- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 673/ 1568
H.F. _____ blood or genetic specimens is competent evidence to establish 34 the chain of custody. The testimony of the appointed expert is 35 not required. A verified expert’s report of test results which 1 indicate a statistical probability of paternity is sufficient 2 authenticity of the expert’s conclusion. 3 h. A verified expert’s report shall be admitted as evidence 4 to establish administrative paternity, and, if a court hearing 5 is scheduled to resolve the issue of paternity, shall be 6 admitted as evidence and is admissible at trial. 7 i. If the verified expert concludes that the test results 8 show that the putative father is not excluded and that the 9 probability of the putative father’s paternity is ninety-five 10 percent or higher, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that 11 the putative father is the biological father, and the evidence 12 shall be sufficient as a basis for administrative establishment 13 of paternity. 14 (1) In order to challenge the presumption of paternity, a 15 party shall file a written notice of the challenge with the 16 district court within twenty days from the date the paternity 17 test results are issued or mailed to all parties by the unit 18 child support services . Any challenge to a presumption of 19 paternity resulting from paternity tests, or to paternity test 20 results filed after the lapse of the twenty-day time frame 21 shall not be accepted or admissible by the unit child support 22 services or the court. 23 (2) A copy of the notice challenging the presumption of 24 paternity shall be provided to any other party in person, or 25 by mailing the notice to the last known address of each party, 26 or if applicable, to the last known address of each party’s 27 attorney. 28 (3) The party challenging the presumption of paternity 29 has the burden of proving that the putative father is not the 30 father of the child. 31 (4) The presumption of paternity may be rebutted only by 32 clear and convincing evidence. 33 -674- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 674/ 1568
H.F. _____ j. If the verified expert concludes that the test results 34 indicate that the putative father is not excluded and that 35 the probability of the putative father’s paternity is less 1 than ninety-five percent, the administrator department shall 2 order a subsequent administrative paternity test or certify the 3 case to the district court for resolution in accordance with 4 the procedures and time frames specified in paragraph “i” and 5 section 252F.5 . 6 k. If the results of the test or the verified expert’s 7 analysis are timely challenged as provided in this subsection , 8 the administrator department , upon the request of a party 9 and advance payment by the contestant or upon the unit’s own 10 initiative of child support services , shall order that an 11 additional test be performed by the same laboratory or an 12 independent laboratory. If the party requesting additional 13 testing does not advance payment, the administrator department 14 shall certify the case to the district court in accordance with 15 paragraph “i” and section 252F.5 . 16 l. When a subsequent paternity test is conducted, the time 17 frames in this chapter associated with paternity tests shall 18 apply to the most recently completed test. 19 m. If the paternity test results exclude the putative father 20 as a potential biological father of the child or children, 21 and additional tests are not requested by either party or 22 conducted on the unit’s initiative of child support services , 23 or if additional tests exclude the putative father as a 24 potential biological father, the unit child support services 25 shall withdraw its action against the putative father and 26 shall file a notice of the withdrawal with the clerk of the 27 district court, and shall provide a copy of the notice to each 28 party in person, or by regular mail sent to each party’s last 29 known address, or if applicable, the last known address of the 30 party’s attorney. 31 n. Except as provided in paragraph “k” , the unit child 32 support services shall advance the costs of genetic testing. 33 -675- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 675/ 1568
H.F. _____ If paternity is established and paternity testing was 34 conducted, the unit child support services shall enter an order 35 or, if the action proceeded to a court hearing, request that 1 the court enter a judgment for the costs of the paternity tests 2 consistent with applicable federal law. In a proceeding under 3 this chapter , a copy of a bill for genetic testing shall be 4 admitted as evidence without requiring third-party foundation 5 testimony and shall constitute prima facie evidence of the 6 amount incurred for genetic testing. 7 Sec. 951. Section 252F.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 8 follows: 9 252F.4 Entry of order. 10 1. If each party fails to respond to the initial notice 11 within twenty days after the date of service of the notice or 12 fails to appear at a conference pursuant to section 252F.3 on 13 the scheduled date of the conference, and paternity has not 14 been contested and each party fails to timely request a court 15 hearing on the issue of support, the administrator department 16 shall enter an order against the parties, declaring the 17 putative father to be the legal father of the child or children 18 involved and assessing any accrued and accruing child support 19 obligation pursuant to the guidelines established under section 20 598.21B , and medical support pursuant to chapter 252E . 21 2. If paternity is contested pursuant to section 252F.3, 22 subsection 6 , and the party contesting paternity fails to 23 appear for a paternity test and fails to request a rescheduling 24 pursuant to section 252F.3 , or fails to appear for both the 25 initial and the rescheduled paternity tests and each party 26 fails to timely request a court hearing on the issue of 27 support, the administrator department shall enter an order 28 against the parties declaring the putative father to be the 29 legal father of the child or children involved and assessing 30 any accrued and accruing child support obligation pursuant to 31 the guidelines established under section 598.21B , and medical 32 support pursuant to chapter 252E . 33 -676- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 676/ 1568
H.F. _____ 3. If a conference pursuant to section 252F.3 is held, 34 and paternity is not contested, and each party fails to 35 timely request a court hearing on the issue of support, the 1 administrator department shall enter an order against the 2 parties after the second notice has been sent declaring the 3 putative father to be the legal father of the child or children 4 involved and assessing any accrued and accruing child support 5 obligation pursuant to the guidelines established under section 6 598.21B , and medical support pursuant to chapter 252E . 7 4. If paternity was contested and paternity testing was 8 performed and the putative father was not excluded, if the 9 test results indicate that the probability of the putative 10 father’s paternity is ninety-five percent or greater, if the 11 test results are not timely challenged, and if each party fails 12 to timely request a court hearing on the issue of support, 13 the administrator department shall enter an order against the 14 parties declaring the putative father to be the legal father of 15 the child or children involved and assessing any accrued and 16 accruing child support obligation pursuant to the guidelines 17 established under section 598.21B , and medical support pursuant 18 to chapter 252E . 19 5. The administrator department shall establish a support 20 obligation under this section based upon the best information 21 available to the unit child support services and pursuant to 22 section 252B.7A . 23 6. The order shall contain all of the following: 24 a. A declaration of paternity. 25 b. The amount of monthly support to be paid, with direction 26 as to the manner of payment. 27 c. The amount of accrued support. 28 d. The name of the custodial parent or caretaker. 29 e. The name and birth date of the child or children to whom 30 the order applies. 31 f. A statement that property of a party ordered to provide 32 support is subject to income withholding, liens, garnishment, 33 -677- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 677/ 1568
H.F. _____ tax offset, and other collection actions. 34 g. The medical support required pursuant to chapter 598 and 35 chapter 252E . 1 h. A statement that a party who is ordered to provide 2 support is required to inform the child support recovery unit 3 services , on a continuing basis, of the name and address of 4 the party’s current employer, whether the party has access to 5 health insurance coverage as required in the order, and if so, 6 the health insurance policy information. 7 i. If paternity was contested by the putative father, the 8 amount of any judgment assessed to the father for costs of 9 paternity tests conducted pursuant to this chapter . 10 j. Statements as required pursuant to section 598.22B . 11 7. If paternity is not contested but a party does wish 12 to challenge the issues of child or medical support, the 13 administrator department shall enter an order establishing 14 paternity and reserving the issues of child or medical support 15 for determination by the district court. 16 Sec. 952. Section 252F.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 17 follows: 18 252F.5 Certification to district court. 19 1. Actions initiated under this chapter are not subject 20 to contested case proceedings or further review pursuant to 21 chapter 17A . 22 2. An action under this chapter may be certified to 23 the district court if a party timely contests paternity 24 establishment or paternity test results, or if a party requests 25 a court hearing on the issues of child or medical support, or 26 both, or upon the initiation of the unit child support services 27 as provided in this chapter . Review by the district court 28 shall be an original hearing before the court. 29 3. In any action brought under this chapter , the action 30 shall not be certified to the district court in a contested 31 paternity action unless all of the following have occurred: 32 a. Paternity testing has been completed. 33 -678- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 678/ 1568
H.F. _____ b. The results of the paternity test have been issued to all 34 parties. 35 c. A timely written objection to paternity establishment 1 or paternity test results has been received from a party, or 2 a timely written request for a court hearing on the issue 3 of support has been received from a party by the unit child 4 support services , or the unit child support services has 5 requested a court hearing on the unit’s child support services’ 6 own initiative. 7 4. A matter shall be certified to the district court in 8 the county in which the notice was filed pursuant to section 9 252F.3, subsection 3 . 10 5. The court shall set the matter for hearing and notify the 11 parties of the time of and place for hearing. 12 6. If the court determines that the putative father is 13 the legal father, the court shall establish the amount of the 14 accrued and accruing child support pursuant to the guidelines 15 established under section 598.21B , and shall establish medical 16 support pursuant to chapter 252E . 17 7. If the putative father or another party contesting 18 paternity fails to appear at the hearing, upon a showing 19 that proper notice has been provided to the party, the court 20 shall find the party in default and enter an appropriate order 21 establishing paternity and support. 22 Sec. 953. Section 252F.6, Code 2023, is amended to read as 23 follows: 24 252F.6 Filing with the district court. 25 Following issuance of an order by the administrator 26 department , the order shall be presented to an appropriate 27 district court judge for review and approval. Unless a defect 28 appears on the face of the order, the district court shall 29 approve the order. Upon approval by the district court judge, 30 the order shall be filed in the district court in the county 31 in which the notice was filed pursuant to section 252F.3, 32 subsection 3 . Upon filing, the order has the same force and 33 -679- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 679/ 1568
H.F. _____ effect as a district court order. 34 Sec. 954. Section 252F.7, Code 2023, is amended to read as 35 follows: 1 252F.7 Report to state registrar of vital records statistics . 2 Upon the filing of an order with the district court pursuant 3 to this chapter , the clerk of the district court shall report 4 the information from the order to the bureau of state registrar 5 of vital records statistics in the manner provided in section 6 600B.36 . 7 Sec. 955. Section 252F.8, Code 2023, is amended to read as 8 follows: 9 252F.8 Waiver of time limitations. 10 1. A putative father or other party may waive the time 11 limitations established in this chapter . 12 2. If a party does not contest paternity or wish to request 13 a conference or court hearing on the issue of support, upon 14 receipt of a signed statement from the putative father and 15 any other party that may contest establishment of paternity, 16 waiving the time limitations, the administrator department 17 shall enter an order establishing paternity and support and the 18 court may approve the order, notwithstanding the expiration of 19 the period of the time limitations if paternity is established. 20 3. If a putative father or other party waives the time 21 limitations and an order establishing paternity or determining 22 support, or both, is entered under this chapter , the signed 23 statement of the putative father and other party waiving the 24 time limitations shall be filed with the order. 25 Sec. 956. Section 252G.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 26 follows: 27 252G.1 Definitions. 28 As used in this chapter , unless the context otherwise 29 requires: 30 1. “Business day” means a day on which state offices are 31 open for regular business. 32 2. “Child support services” means child support services 33 -680- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 680/ 1568
H.F. _____ created in section 252B.2. 34 2. 3. “Compensation” means payment owed by the payor of 35 income for: 1 a. Labor or services rendered by an employee or contractor 2 to the payor of income. 3 b. Benefits including, but not limited to, vacation, 4 holiday, and sick leave, and severance payments which are due 5 an employee under an agreement with the employer or under a 6 policy of the employer. 7 3. 4. “Contractor” means a natural person who is eighteen 8 years of age or older, who performs labor in this state to 9 whom a payor of income makes payments which are not subject to 10 withholding and for whom the payor of income is required by the 11 internal revenue service to complete a 1099-MISC form. 12 4. 5. “Date of hire” means either of the following: 13 a. The first day for which an employee is owed compensation 14 by the payor of income. 15 b. The first day that a contractor performs labor or 16 services for the payor of income. 17 5. 6. “Days” means calendar days. 18 6. 7. “Department” means the department of health and human 19 services. 20 7. 8. “Dependent” includes a spouse or child or any other 21 person who is in need of and entitled to support from a person 22 who is declared to be legally liable for the support of that 23 dependent. 24 8. 9. “Employee” means a natural person who performs labor 25 in this state and is employed by an employer in this state for 26 compensation and for whom the employer withholds federal or 27 state tax liabilities from the employee’s compensation. 28 9. 10. “Employer” means a person doing business in this 29 state who engages an employee for compensation and for whom the 30 employer withholds federal or state tax liabilities from the 31 employee’s compensation. “Employer” includes any governmental 32 entity and any labor organization. 33 -681- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 681/ 1568
H.F. _____ 10. 11. “Labor organization” means any organization of 34 any kind, or any agency, or employee representation committee 35 or plan, in which employees participate and which exists for 1 the purpose, in whole or in part, of dealing with employers 2 concerning grievances, labor disputes, wages, rates of pay, 3 hours of employment, or conditions of work. 4 11. 12. “Natural person” means an individual and not a 5 corporation, government, business trust, estate, partnership, 6 proprietorship, or other legal entity, however organized. 7 12. 13. “Payor of income” includes both an employer and a 8 person engaged in a trade or business in this state who engages 9 a contractor for compensation. 10 13. 14. “Registry” means the central employee registry 11 created in section 252G.2 . 12 14. 15. “Rehire” means the first day for which an employee 13 is owed compensation by the payor of income following a 14 termination of employment lasting a minimum of six consecutive 15 weeks. Termination of employment does not include temporary 16 separations from employment such as unpaid medical leave, an 17 unpaid leave of absence, or a temporary layoff. 18 15. “Unit” means the child support recovery unit created in 19 section 252B.2 . 20 Sec. 957. Section 252G.2, Code 2023, is amended to read as 21 follows: 22 252G.2 Establishment of central employee registry. 23 By January 1, 1994, the unit Child support services shall 24 establish a centralized employee registry database for the 25 purpose of receiving and maintaining information on newly hired 26 or rehired employees from employers. The unit Child support 27 services shall establish the database and the department may 28 adopt rules in conjunction with the department of revenue and 29 the department of workforce development to identify appropriate 30 uses of the registry and to implement this chapter , including 31 implementation through the entering of agreements pursuant to 32 chapter 28E . 33 -682- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 682/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 958. Section 252G.3, subsection 3, paragraphs b and d, 34 Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 35 b. By submitting electronic media in a format approved by 1 the unit child support services in advance. 2 d. By any other means authorized by the unit child support 3 services in advance if the means will result in timely 4 reporting. 5 Sec. 959. Section 252G.4, subsection 1, paragraph a, 6 unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 7 follows: 8 Beginning January 1, 1994, a A payor of income to whom 9 section 252G.3 is inapplicable, who enters into an agreement 10 for the performance of services with a contractor, shall report 11 the contractor to the registry. Payors of income shall report 12 contractors performing labor under an agreement within fifteen 13 days of the date on which all of the following conditions are 14 met: 15 Sec. 960. Section 252G.4, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 16 amended to read as follows: 17 3. A payor of income required to report under this section 18 may report the information required under subsection 1 by any 19 written means authorized by the unit child support services 20 which results in timely reporting. 21 Sec. 961. Section 252G.5, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 22 amended to read as follows: 23 1. The unit Child support services for program 24 administration of the child support enforcement program , 25 including but not limited to activities related to 26 establishment and enforcement of child and medical support 27 obligations through administrative or judicial processes, and 28 other services authorized pursuant to chapter 252B . 29 Sec. 962. Section 252G.7, Code 2023, is amended to read as 30 follows: 31 252G.7 Data entry and transmitting centralized employee 32 registry records to the national new hire registry. 33 -683- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 683/ 1568
H.F. _____ The unit Child support services shall enter new hire data 34 into the centralized employee directory database within five 35 business days of receipt from employers and shall transmit the 1 records of the centralized employee registry to the national 2 directory of new hires within three business days after the 3 date information regarding a newly hired employee is entered 4 into the centralized employee registry. 5 Sec. 963. Section 252G.8, Code 2023, is amended to read as 6 follows: 7 252G.8 Income withholding requirements. 8 Within two business days after the date information 9 regarding a newly hired employee is entered into the 10 centralized employee registry and matched with obligors in 11 cases being enforced by the unit child support services , the 12 unit child support services shall transmit a notice to the 13 employer or payor of income of the employee directing the 14 employer or payor of income to withhold from the income of the 15 employee in accordance with chapter 252D . 16 Sec. 964. Section 252H.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 17 follows: 18 252H.1 Purpose and intent. 19 This chapter is intended to provide a means for state 20 compliance with Tit. IV-D of the federal Social Security 21 Act, as amended, requiring states to provide procedures for 22 the review and adjustment of support orders being enforced 23 under Tit. IV-D of the federal Social Security Act, and also 24 to provide an expedited modification process when review 25 and adjustment procedures are not required, appropriate, or 26 applicable. Actions under this chapter shall be initiated only 27 by the child support recovery unit services . 28 Sec. 965. Section 252H.2, Code 2023, is amended to read as 29 follows: 30 252H.2 Definitions. 31 1. As used in this chapter , unless the context otherwise 32 requires, “administrator” , “caretaker” , “court order” , 33 -684- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 684/ 1568
H.F. _____ “department” , “dependent child” , “medical support” , and 34 “responsible person” mean the same as defined in section 252C.1 . 35 2. As used in this chapter , unless the context otherwise 1 requires: 2 a. “Act” means the federal Social Security Act. 3 b. “Adjustment” applies only to the child support provisions 4 of a support order and means either of the following: 5 (1) A change in the amount of child support based upon 6 an application of the child support guidelines established 7 pursuant to section 598.21B . 8 (2) An addition of or change to provisions for medical 9 support as provided in chapter 252E . 10 c. “Child” means a child as defined in section 252B.1 . 11 d. “Child support agency” means any state, county, or local 12 office or entity of another state that has the responsibility 13 for providing child support enforcement services under Tit. 14 IV-D of the Act. 15 e. “Child support recovery unit” or “unit” “Child support 16 services” means the child support recovery unit services created 17 pursuant to in section 252B.2 . 18 f. “Cost-of-living alteration” means a change in an existing 19 child support order which equals an amount which is the 20 amount of the support obligation following application of the 21 percentage change of the consumer price index for all urban 22 consumers, United States city average, as published in the 23 federal register by the federal department of labor, bureau of 24 labor statistics. 25 g. “Determination of controlling order” means the process 26 of identifying a child support order which must be recognized 27 pursuant to section 252K.207 and 28 U.S.C. §1738B, when 28 more than one state has issued a support order for the same 29 child and the same obligor, and may include a reconciliation 30 of arrearages with information related to the calculation. 31 Registration of an order of another state or foreign country is 32 not necessary for a court or the unit child support services to 33 -685- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 685/ 1568
H.F. _____ make a determination of controlling order. 34 h. “Modification” means either of the following: 35 (1) A change, correction, or termination of an existing 1 support order. 2 (2) The establishment of a child or medical support 3 obligation in a previously established order entered 4 pursuant to chapter 234 , 252A , 252C , 598 , 600B , or any other 5 support proceeding, in which such support was not previously 6 established, or in which support was previously established 7 and subsequently terminated prior to the emancipation of the 8 children affected. 9 i. “Parent” means, for the purposes of requesting a review 10 of a support order and for being entitled to notice under this 11 chapter : 12 (1) The individual ordered to pay support pursuant to the 13 order. 14 (2) An individual or entity entitled to receive current or 15 future support payments pursuant to the order, or pursuant to a 16 current assignment of support including but not limited to an 17 agency of this or any other state that is currently providing 18 public assistance benefits to the child for whom support is 19 ordered and any child support agency. Service of notice of 20 an action initiated under this chapter on an agency is not 21 required, but the agency may be advised of the action by other 22 means. 23 j. “Public assistance” means benefits received in this state 24 or any other state, under Tit. IV-A (temporary assistance to 25 needy families), IV-E (foster care), or XIX (Medicaid) of the 26 Act. 27 k. “Review” means an objective evaluation conducted through 28 a proceeding before a court, administrative body, or an agency, 29 of information necessary for the application of a state’s 30 mandatory child support guidelines to determine: 31 (1) The appropriate monetary amount of support. 32 (2) Provisions for medical support. 33 -686- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 686/ 1568
H.F. _____ l. “State” means “state” as defined in chapter 252K . 34 m. “Support order” means an order for support issued 35 pursuant to this chapter , chapter 232 , 234 , 252A , 252C , 252E , 1 252F , 598 , 600B , or any other applicable chapter, or under 2 a comparable statute of another state or foreign country as 3 registered with the clerk of court or certified to the child 4 support recovery unit services . 5 Sec. 966. Section 252H.3, subsections 2 and 3, Code 2023, 6 are amended to read as follows: 7 2. Nonsupport issues shall not be considered by the unit 8 child support services or the court in any action resulting 9 under this chapter . 10 3. Actions initiated by the unit child support services 11 under this chapter shall not be subject to contested case 12 proceedings or further review pursuant to chapter 17A and 13 resulting court hearings following certification shall be an 14 original hearing before the district court. 15 Sec. 967. Section 252H.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 16 follows: 17 252H.4 Role of the child support recovery unit services . 18 1. The unit Child support services may administratively 19 adjust or modify or may provide for an administrative 20 cost-of-living alteration of a support order entered under 21 chapter 234 , 252A , 252C , 598 , or 600B , or any other support 22 chapter if the unit child support services is providing 23 enforcement services pursuant to chapter 252B . The unit 24 Child support services is not required to intervene to 25 administratively adjust or modify or provide for an 26 administrative cost-of-living alteration of a support order 27 under this chapter . 28 2. The unit Child support services is a party to an action 29 initiated pursuant to this chapter . 30 3. The unit Child support services shall conduct a review 31 to determine whether an adjustment is appropriate or, upon 32 the request of a parent or upon the unit’s child support 33 -687- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 687/ 1568
H.F. _____ services’ own initiative, determine whether a modification is 34 appropriate. 35 4. The unit Child support services shall adopt rules 1 pursuant to chapter 17A to establish the process for the review 2 of requests for adjustment, the criteria and procedures for 3 conducting a review and determining when an adjustment is 4 appropriate, the procedure and criteria for a cost-of-living 5 alteration, the criteria and procedure for a request for review 6 pursuant to section 252H.18A , and other rules necessary to 7 implement this chapter . 8 5. Legal representation of the unit child support services 9 shall be provided pursuant to section 252B.7, subsection 4 . 10 Sec. 968. Section 252H.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 11 follows: 12 252H.5 Fees and cost recovery for review —— adjustment —— 13 modification. 14 1. Unless the unit child support services is already 15 providing support enforcement service pursuant to chapter 252B , 16 a parent ordered to provide support, who requests a review of a 17 support order under subchapter II , shall file an application 18 for services pursuant to section 252B.4 . 19 2. A parent requesting a service shall pay the fee 20 established for that service as established under this 21 subsection . The fees established are not applicable to a 22 parent who as a condition of eligibility for receiving public 23 assistance benefits has assigned the rights to child or medical 24 support for the order to be reviewed. The following fees shall 25 be paid for the following services: 26 a. A fee for conducting the review, to be paid at the time 27 the request for review is submitted to the unit child support 28 services . If the request for review is denied for any reason, 29 the fee shall be refunded to the parent making the request. 30 Any request submitted without full payment of the fee shall be 31 denied. 32 b. A fee for a second review requested pursuant to section 33 -688- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 688/ 1568
H.F. _____ 252H.17 , to be paid at the time the request for the second 34 review is submitted to the unit child support services . Any 35 request submitted without full payment of the fee shall be 1 denied. 2 c. A fee for activities performed by the unit child support 3 services in association with a court hearing requested pursuant 4 to section 252H.8 . 5 d. A fee for activities performed by the unit child support 6 services in entering an administrative order to adjust support 7 when neither parent requests a court hearing pursuant to 8 section 252H.8 . The fee shall be paid during the postreview 9 waiting period under section 252H.17 . If the fee is not paid 10 in full during the postreview notice period, further action 11 shall not be taken by the unit child support services to adjust 12 the order unless the parent not requesting the adjustment 13 pays the fee in full during the postreview waiting period, 14 or unless the children affected by the order reviewed are 15 currently receiving public assistance benefits and the proposed 16 adjustment would result in either an increase in the amount of 17 support or in provisions for medical support for the children. 18 e. A fee for conducting a conference requested pursuant to 19 section 252H.20 . 20 3. A parent who requests a review of a support order 21 pursuant to section 252H.13 , shall pay any service of process 22 fees for service or attempted service of the notice required 23 in section 252H.15 . The unit Child support services shall not 24 proceed to conduct a review pursuant to section 252H.16 until 25 service of process fees have been paid in full. The service of 26 process fee requirement of this subsection is not applicable 27 to a parent who as a condition of eligibility for public 28 assistance benefits has assigned the rights to child or medical 29 support for the order to be reviewed. Service of process fees 30 charged by a person other than the unit child support services 31 are distinct from any other fees and recovery of costs provided 32 for in this section . 33 -689- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 689/ 1568
H.F. _____ 4. The unit Child support services shall, consistent with 34 applicable federal law, recover administrative costs in excess 35 of any fees collected pursuant to subsections 2 and 3 for 1 providing services under this chapter and shall adopt rules 2 providing for collection of fees for administrative costs. 3 5. The unit Child support services shall adopt rules 4 pursuant to chapter 17A to establish procedures and criteria to 5 determine the amount of any fees specified in this section and 6 the administrative costs in excess of these fees. 7 Sec. 969. Section 252H.6, Code 2023, is amended to read as 8 follows: 9 252H.6 Collection of information. 10 The unit Child support services may request, obtain, and 11 validate information concerning the financial circumstances 12 of the parents of a child as necessary to determine the 13 appropriate amount of support pursuant to the guidelines 14 established in section 598.21B , including but not limited to 15 those sources and procedures described in sections 252B.7A and 16 252B.9 . The collection of information does not constitute a 17 review conducted pursuant to section 252H.16 . 18 Sec. 970. Section 252H.7, Code 2023, is amended to read as 19 follows: 20 252H.7 Waiver of notice periods and time limitations. 21 1. A parent may waive the fifteen-day prereview waiting 22 period provided for in section 252H.16 . 23 a. Upon receipt of signed requests from both parents 24 waiving the prereview waiting period, the unit child support 25 services may conduct a review of the support order prior to 26 the expiration of the fifteen-day period provided in section 27 252H.16 . 28 b. If the parents jointly waive the prereview waiting period 29 and the order under review is subsequently adjusted, the signed 30 statements of both parents waiving the waiting period shall be 31 filed in the court record with the order adjusting the support 32 obligation. 33 -690- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 690/ 1568
H.F. _____ 2. A parent may waive the postreview waiting period provided 34 for in section 252H.8, subsection 2 or 7 , for a court hearing 35 or in section 252H.17 for requesting of a second review. 1 a. Upon receipt of signed requests from both parents subject 2 to the order reviewed, waiving the postreview waiting period, 3 the unit child support services may enter an administrative 4 order adjusting the support order, if appropriate, prior to the 5 expiration of the postreview waiting period. 6 b. If the parents jointly waive the postreview waiting 7 period and an administrative order to adjust the support order 8 is entered, the signed statements of both parents waiving the 9 waiting period shall be filed in the court record with the 10 administrative order adjusting the support obligation. 11 3. A parent may waive the time limitations established in 12 section 252H.8, subsection 3 , for requesting a court hearing, 13 or in section 252H.20 for requesting a conference. 14 a. Upon receipt of signed requests from both parents who 15 are subject to the order to be modified, waiving the time 16 limitations, the unit child support services may proceed to 17 enter an administrative modification order. 18 b. If the parents jointly waive the time limitations and 19 an administrative modification order is entered under this 20 chapter , the signed statements of both parents waiving the 21 time limitations shall be filed in the court record with the 22 administrative modification order. 23 Sec. 971. Section 252H.8, Code 2023, is amended to read as 24 follows: 25 252H.8 Certification to court —— hearing —— default. 26 1. For actions initiated under section 252H.15 , either 27 parent or the unit child support services may request a court 28 hearing within fifteen days from the date of issuance of the 29 notice of decision under section 252H.16 , or within ten days 30 of the date of issuance of the second notice of decision under 31 section 252H.17 , whichever is later. 32 2. For actions initiated under section 252H.14A , either 33 -691- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 691/ 1568
H.F. _____ parent or the unit child support services may request a court 34 hearing within ten days of the issuance of the second notice of 35 decision under section 252H.17 . 1 3. For actions initiated under subchapter III , either 2 parent or the unit child support services may request a court 3 hearing within the latest of any of the following time periods: 4 a. Twenty days from the date of successful service of the 5 notice of intent to modify required under section 252H.19 . 6 b. Ten days from the date scheduled for a conference to 7 discuss the modification action. 8 c. Ten days from the date of issuance of a second notice of 9 a proposed modification action. 10 4. The time limitations for requesting a court hearing 11 under this section may be extended by the unit child support 12 services . 13 5. If a timely written request for a hearing is received 14 by the unit child support services , a hearing shall be held 15 in district court, and the unit child support services shall 16 certify the matter to the district court in the county in which 17 the order subject to adjustment or modification is filed. The 18 certification shall include the following, as applicable: 19 a. Copies of the notice of intent to review or notice of 20 intent to modify. 21 b. The return of service, proof of service, acceptance of 22 service, or signed statement by the parent requesting review 23 and adjustment or requesting modification, waiving service of 24 the notice. 25 c. Copies of the notice of decision and any revised notice 26 as provided in section 252H.16 . 27 d. Copies of any written objections to and request for a 28 second review or conference or hearing. 29 e. Copies of any second notice of decision issued pursuant 30 to section 252H.17 , or second notice of proposed modification 31 action issued pursuant to section 252H.20 . 32 f. Copies of any financial statements and supporting 33 -692- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 692/ 1568
H.F. _____ documentation provided by the parents including proof of 34 a substantial change in circumstances for a request filed 35 pursuant to section 252H.18A . 1 g. Copies of any computation worksheet prepared by the 2 unit child support services to determine the amount of support 3 calculated using the mandatory child support guidelines 4 established under section 598.21B , and, if appropriate and the 5 social security disability provisions of sections 598.22 and 6 598.22C apply, a determination of the amount of delinquent 7 support due. 8 h. A certified copy of each order, issued by another state 9 or foreign country, considered in determining the controlling 10 order. 11 6. The court shall set the matter for hearing and notify the 12 parties of the time and place of the hearing. 13 7. For actions initiated under section 252H.15 , a hearing 14 shall not be held for at least sixteen days following the date 15 of issuance of the notice of decision unless the parents have 16 jointly waived, in writing, the fifteen-day postreview period. 17 8. Pursuant to section 252H.3 , the district court shall 18 review the matter as an original hearing before the court. 19 9. Issues subject to review by the court in any hearing 20 resulting from an action initiated under this chapter shall be 21 limited to the issues identified in section 252H.3 . 22 10. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, if more 23 than one support order exists involving children with the same 24 legally established parents, one hearing on all of the affected 25 support orders shall be held in the district court in the 26 county where the unit child support services files the action. 27 For the purposes of this subsection , the district court hearing 28 the matter shall have jurisdiction over all other support 29 orders entered by a court of this state and affected under this 30 subsection . 31 11. The court shall establish the amount of child support 32 pursuant to section 598.21B , or medical support pursuant to 33 -693- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 693/ 1568
H.F. _____ chapter 252E , or both. 34 12. If a party fails to appear at the hearing, upon a 35 showing of proper notice to the party, the court may find the 1 party in default and enter an appropriate order. 2 Sec. 972. Section 252H.9, Code 2023, is amended to read as 3 follows: 4 252H.9 Filing and docketing of administrative adjustment or 5 modification order —— order effective as district court order. 6 1. If timely request for a court hearing is not made 7 pursuant to section 252H.8 , the unit child support services 8 shall prepare and present an administrative order for 9 adjustment or modification, as applicable, for review and 10 approval, ex parte, to the district court where the order to 11 be adjusted or modified is filed. Notwithstanding any other 12 law to the contrary, if more than one support order exists 13 involving children with the same legally established parents, 14 for the purposes of this subsection , the district court 15 reviewing and approving the matter shall have jurisdiction over 16 all other support orders entered by a court of this state and 17 affected under this subsection . 18 2. For orders to which subchapter II or III is applicable, 19 the unit child support services shall determine the appropriate 20 amount of the child support obligation using the current child 21 support guidelines established pursuant to section 598.21B 22 and the criteria established pursuant to section 252B.7A and 23 shall determine the provisions for medical support pursuant to 24 chapter 252E . 25 3. The administrative order prepared by the unit child 26 support services shall specify all of the following: 27 a. The amount of support to be paid and the manner of 28 payment. 29 b. The name of the custodian of any child for whom support 30 is to be paid. 31 c. The name of the parent ordered to pay support. 32 d. The name and birth date of any child for whom support is 33 -694- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 694/ 1568
H.F. _____ to be paid. 34 e. That the property of the responsible person is subject 35 to collection action, including but not limited to wage 1 withholding, garnishment, attachment of a lien, and other 2 methods of execution. 3 f. Provisions for medical support. 4 g. If applicable, the order determined to be the controlling 5 order. 6 h. If applicable, the amount of delinquent support due based 7 upon the receipt of social security disability payments as 8 provided in sections 598.22 and 598.22C . 9 4. Supporting documents as described in section 252H.8, 10 subsection 5 , may be presented to the court with the 11 administrative order, as applicable. 12 5. Unless defects appear on the face of the order or on the 13 attachments, the district court shall approve the order. Upon 14 filing, the approved order shall have the same force, effect, 15 and attributes of an order of the district court. 16 6. Upon filing, the clerk of the district court shall enter 17 the order in the judgment docket and judgment lien index. 18 7. A copy of the order shall be sent by regular mail within 19 fourteen days after filing to each parent’s last known address, 20 or if applicable, to the last known address of the parent’s 21 attorney. 22 8. The order is final, and action by the unit child support 23 services to enforce and collect upon the order, including 24 arrearages and medical support, or both, may be taken from the 25 date of the entry of the order by the district court. 26 Sec. 973. Section 252H.10, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 27 amended to read as follows: 28 2. The periodic due date established under a prior order 29 for payment of child support shall not be changed in any 30 order modified as a result of an action initiated under this 31 chapter , unless the child support recovery unit services or 32 the court determines that good cause exists to change the 33 -695- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 695/ 1568
H.F. _____ periodic due date. If the unit child support services or the 34 court determines that good cause exists, the unit child support 35 services or the court shall include the rationale for the 1 change in the modified order and shall address the issue of 2 reconciliation of any payments due or made under a prior order 3 which would result in payment of the child support obligation 4 under both the prior and the modified orders. 5 Sec. 974. Section 252H.11, Code 2023, is amended to read as 6 follows: 7 252H.11 Concurrent actions. 8 This chapter does not prohibit or affect the ability or right 9 of a parent or the parent’s attorney to file a modification 10 action at the parent’s own initiative. If a modification 11 action is filed by a parent concerning an order for which an 12 action has been initiated but has not yet been completed by the 13 unit child support services under this chapter , the unit child 14 support services shall terminate any action initiated under 15 this chapter , subject to the following: 16 1. The modification action filed by the parent must address 17 the same issues as the action initiated under this chapter . 18 2. If the modification action filed by the parent is 19 subsequently dismissed before being heard by the court, 20 the unit child support services shall continue the action 21 previously initiated under subchapter II or III , or initiate a 22 new action as follows: 23 a. If the unit child support services previously initiated 24 an action under subchapter II , and had not issued a notice of 25 decision as required under section 252H.14A or 252H.16 , the 26 unit child support services shall proceed as follows: 27 (1) If notice of intent to review was served ninety days 28 or less prior to the date the modification action filed by the 29 parent is dismissed, the unit child support services shall 30 complete the review and issue the notice of decision. 31 (2) If the modification action filed by the parent is 32 dismissed more than ninety days after the original notice of 33 -696- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 696/ 1568
H.F. _____ intent to review was served, the unit child support services 34 shall serve or issue a new notice of intent to review and 35 conduct the review. 1 (3) If the unit child support services initiated a review 2 under section 252H.14A , the unit child support services may 3 issue the notice of decision. 4 b. If the unit child support services previously initiated 5 an action under subchapter II and had issued the notice of 6 decision as required under section 252H.14A or 252H.16 , the 7 unit child support services shall proceed as follows: 8 (1) If the notice of decision was issued ninety days or less 9 prior to the date the modification action filed by the parent 10 is dismissed, the unit child support services shall request, 11 obtain, and verify any new or different information concerning 12 the financial circumstances of the parents and issue a revised 13 notice of decision to each parent, or if applicable, to the 14 parent’s attorney. 15 (2) If the modification action filed by the parent is 16 dismissed more than ninety days after the date of issuance 17 of the notice of decision, the unit child support services 18 shall serve or issue a new notice of intent to review pursuant 19 to section 252H.15 and conduct a review pursuant to section 20 252H.16 , or conduct a review and serve a new notice of decision 21 under section 252H.14A . 22 c. If the unit child support services previously initiated 23 an action under subchapter III , the unit child support services 24 shall proceed as follows: 25 (1) If the modification action filed by the parent is 26 dismissed more than ninety days after the original notice of 27 intent to modify was served, the unit child support services 28 shall serve a new notice of intent to modify pursuant to 29 section 252H.19 . 30 (2) If the modification action filed by the parent is 31 dismissed ninety days or less after the original notice of 32 intent to modify was served, the unit child support services 33 -697- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 697/ 1568
H.F. _____ shall complete the original modification action initiated by 34 the unit child support services under this subchapter . 35 (3) Each parent shall be allowed at least twenty days from 1 the date the administrative modification action is reinstated 2 to request a court hearing as provided for in section 252H.8 . 3 3. If an action initiated under this chapter is terminated 4 as the result of a concurrent modification action filed by 5 one of the parents or the parent’s attorney, the unit child 6 support services shall advise each parent, or if applicable, 7 the parent’s attorney, in writing, that the action has been 8 terminated and the provisions of subsection 2 of this section 9 for continuing or initiating a new action under this chapter . 10 The notice shall be issued by regular mail to the last known 11 mailing address of each parent, or if applicable, each parent’s 12 attorney. 13 4. If an action initiated under this chapter by the 14 unit child support services is terminated as the result 15 of a concurrent action filed by one of the parents and is 16 subsequently reinstated because the modification action filed 17 by the parent is dismissed, the unit child support services 18 shall advise each parent, or if applicable, each parent’s 19 attorney, in writing, that the unit child support services is 20 continuing the prior administrative adjustment or modification 21 action. The notice shall be issued by regular mail to the last 22 known mailing address of each parent, or if applicable, each 23 parent’s attorney. 24 Sec. 975. Section 252H.12, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 25 amended to read as follows: 26 3. The unit Child support services is providing enforcement 27 services for the ongoing support obligation pursuant to chapter 28 252B . 29 Sec. 976. Section 252H.13, Code 2023, is amended to read as 30 follows: 31 252H.13 Right to request review. 32 A parent shall have the right to request the review of a 33 -698- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 698/ 1568
H.F. _____ support order for which the unit child support services is 34 currently providing enforcement services of an ongoing child 35 support obligation pursuant to chapter 252B including by 1 objecting to a cost-of-living alteration pursuant to section 2 252H.24, subsections 1 and 2 . 3 Sec. 977. Section 252H.14, Code 2023, is amended to read as 4 follows: 5 252H.14 Reviews initiated by the child support recovery unit 6 services . 7 1. The unit Child support services may periodically 8 initiate a review of support orders meeting the conditions in 9 section 252H.12 in accordance with the following: 10 a. The right to any ongoing child support obligation is 11 currently assigned to the state due to the receipt of public 12 assistance. 13 b. The support order does not already include provisions for 14 medical support. 15 c. The review is otherwise necessary to comply with the Act. 16 2. The unit Child support services may periodically 17 initiate a request to a child support agency of another state 18 or to a foreign country to conduct a review of a support 19 order when the right to any ongoing child or medical support 20 obligation due under the order is currently assigned to the 21 state of Iowa or if the order does not include provisions for 22 medical support. 23 3. The unit Child support services shall adopt rules 24 establishing criteria to determine the appropriateness of 25 initiating a review. 26 4. The unit Child support services shall initiate reviews 27 under this section in accordance with the Act. 28 Sec. 978. Section 252H.14A, Code 2023, is amended to read 29 as follows: 30 252H.14A Reviews initiated by the child support recovery unit 31 services —— abbreviated method. 32 1. Notwithstanding section 252H.15 , the unit child support 33 -699- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 699/ 1568
H.F. _____ services may use procedures under this section to review a 34 support order if all the following apply: 35 a. One of the following applies: 1 (1) The right to ongoing child support is assigned to the 2 state of Iowa due to the receipt of family investment program 3 assistance, and a review of the support order is required under 4 section 7302 of the federal Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, Pub. 5 L. No. 109-171. 6 (2) A parent requests a review, provides the unit child 7 support services with financial information as part of that 8 request, and the order meets the criteria for review under this 9 subchapter . 10 b. The unit Child support services has access to information 11 concerning the financial circumstances of each parent and one 12 of the following applies: 13 (1) The parent is a recipient of family investment program 14 assistance, medical assistance, or food supplemental nutrition 15 assistance program assistance from the department. 16 (2) The parent’s income is from supplemental security 17 income paid pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §1381a. 18 (3) The parent is a recipient of disability benefits under 19 the Act because of the parent’s disability. 20 (4) The parent is an inmate of an institution under the 21 control of the department of corrections. 22 (5) The unit Child support services has access to 23 information described in section 252B.7A, subsection 1 , 24 paragraph “c” . 25 2. If the conditions of subsection 1 are met, the unit child 26 support services may conduct a review and determine whether 27 an adjustment is appropriate using information accessible by 28 the unit child support services without issuing a notice under 29 section 252H.15 or requesting additional information from the 30 parent. 31 3. Upon completion of the review, the unit child support 32 services shall issue a notice of decision to each parent, or 33 -700- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 700/ 1568
H.F. _____ if applicable, to each parent’s attorney. The notice shall be 34 served in accordance with the rules of civil procedure or as 35 provided in section 252B.26 , except that a parent requesting 1 a review pursuant to section 252H.13 shall waive the right to 2 personal service of the notice in writing and accept service 3 by regular mail. If the service by regular mail does not occur 4 within ninety days of the written waiver of personal service, 5 personal service of the notice is required unless a new waiver 6 of personal service is obtained. 7 4. All of the following shall be included in the notice of 8 decision: 9 a. The legal basis and purpose of the action, including 10 an explanation of the procedures for determining child 11 support, the criteria for determining the appropriateness of 12 an adjustment, and a statement that the unit child support 13 services used the child support guidelines established pursuant 14 to section 598.21B and the provisions for medical support 15 pursuant to chapter 252E . 16 b. Information sufficient to identify the affected parties 17 and the support order or orders affected. 18 c. An explanation of the legal rights and responsibilities 19 of the affected parties, including time frames in which the 20 parties must act. 21 d. A statement indicating whether the unit child support 22 services finds that an adjustment is appropriate and the basis 23 for the determination. 24 e. Procedures for contesting the action, including that if a 25 parent requests a second review both parents will be requested 26 to submit financial or income information as necessary for 27 application of the child support guidelines established 28 pursuant to section 598.21B . 29 f. Other information as appropriate. 30 5. Section 252H.16, subsection 5 , regarding a revised 31 notice of decision shall apply to a notice of decision issued 32 under this section . 33 -701- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 701/ 1568
H.F. _____ 6. Each parent shall have the right to challenge the notice 34 of decision issued under this section by requesting a second 35 review by the unit child support services as provided in 1 section 252H.17 . If there is no new or different information 2 to consider for the second review, the unit child support 3 services shall issue a second notice of decision based on prior 4 information. Each parent shall have the right to challenge 5 the second notice of decision by requesting a court hearing as 6 provided in section 252H.8 . 7 Sec. 979. Section 252H.15, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 8 amended to read as follows: 9 1. Unless an action is initiated under section 252H.14A , 10 prior to conducting a review of a support order, the unit child 11 support services shall issue a notice of intent to review and 12 adjust to each parent, or if applicable, to each parent’s 13 attorney. However, notice to a child support agency or an 14 agency entitled to receive child or medical support payments as 15 the result of an assignment of support rights is not required. 16 Sec. 980. Section 252H.15, subsection 3, unnumbered 17 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 18 The unit Child support services shall adopt rules pursuant 19 to chapter 17A to ensure that all of the following are included 20 in the notice: 21 Sec. 981. Section 252H.15, subsection 3, paragraph e, Code 22 2023, is amended to read as follows: 23 e. Criteria for determining appropriateness of an adjustment 24 and a statement that the unit child support services will use 25 the child support guidelines established pursuant to section 26 598.21B and the provisions for medical support pursuant to 27 chapter 252E to adjust the order. 28 Sec. 982. Section 252H.16, Code 2023, is amended to read as 29 follows: 30 252H.16 Conducting the review —— notice of decision. 31 1. For actions initiated under section 252H.15 , the unit 32 child support services shall conduct the review and determine 33 -702- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 702/ 1568
H.F. _____ whether an adjustment is appropriate. As necessary, the unit 34 child support services shall make a determination of the 35 controlling order or the amount of delinquent support due based 1 upon the receipt of social security disability payments as 2 provided in sections 598.22 and 598.22C . 3 2. Unless both parents have waived the prereview notice 4 period as provided for in section 252H.7 , the review shall 5 not be conducted for at least fifteen days from the date both 6 parents were successfully served with the notice required in 7 section 252H.15 . 8 3. Upon completion of the review, the unit child support 9 services shall issue a notice of decision by regular mail to 10 the last known address of each parent, or if applicable, each 11 parent’s attorney. 12 4. The unit Child support services shall adopt rules 13 pursuant to chapter 17A to ensure that all of the following are 14 included in the notice: 15 a. Information sufficient to identify the affected parties 16 and the support order or orders affected. 17 b. A statement indicating whether the unit child support 18 services finds that an adjustment is appropriate and the basis 19 for the determination. 20 c. Other information, as appropriate. 21 5. A revised notice of decision shall be issued when the 22 unit child support services receives or becomes aware of new or 23 different information affecting the results of the review after 24 the notice of decision has been issued and before the entry of 25 an administrative order adjusting the support order, when new 26 or different information is not received in conjunction with 27 a request for a second review, or subsequent to a request for 28 a court hearing. If a revised notice of decision is issued, 29 the time frames for requesting a second review or court hearing 30 shall apply from the date of issuance of the revised notice. 31 Sec. 983. Section 252H.17, Code 2023, is amended to read as 32 follows: 33 -703- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 703/ 1568
H.F. _____ 252H.17 Challenging the notice of decision —— second review 34 —— notice. 35 1. Each parent shall have the right to challenge the notice 1 of decision issued under section 252H.14A or 252H.16 , by 2 requesting a second review by the unit child support services . 3 2. A challenge shall be submitted, in writing, to the 4 local child support office that issued the notice of decision 5 services , within thirty days of service of the notice of 6 decision under section 252H.14A or within ten days of the 7 issuance of the notice of decision under section 252H.16 . 8 3. A parent challenging the notice of decision shall submit 9 any new or different information, not previously considered by 10 the unit child support services in conducting the review, with 11 the challenge and request for second review. 12 4. A parent challenging the notice of decision shall submit 13 any required fees with the challenge. Any request submitted 14 without full payment of the required fee shall be denied. 15 5. If a timely challenge along with any necessary fee 16 is received, the unit child support services shall issue by 17 regular mail to the last known address of each parent, or if 18 applicable, to each parent’s attorney, a notice that a second 19 review will be conducted. The unit Child support services 20 shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A to ensure that all of 21 the following are included in the notice: 22 a. A statement of purpose of the second review. 23 b. Information sufficient to identify the affected parties 24 and the support order or orders affected. 25 c. A statement of the information that is eligible for 26 consideration at the second review. 27 d. The procedures and time frames in conducting and 28 completing a second review, including a statement that only one 29 second review shall be conducted as the result of a challenge 30 received from either or both parents. 31 e. An explanation of the right to request a court hearing, 32 and the applicable time frames and procedures to follow in 33 -704- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 704/ 1568
H.F. _____ requesting a court hearing. 34 f. Other information, as appropriate. 35 6. The unit Child support services shall conduct a second 1 review, utilizing any new or additional information provided 2 or available since issuance of the notice of decision under 3 section 252H.14A or under section 252H.16 , to determine whether 4 an adjustment is appropriate. 5 7. Upon completion of the review, the unit child 6 support services shall issue a second notice of decision by 7 regular mail to the last known address of each parent, or if 8 applicable, to each parent’s attorney. The unit Child support 9 services shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A to ensure 10 that all of the following are included in the notice: 11 a. Information sufficient to identify the affected parties 12 and the support order or orders affected. 13 b. The unit’s Child support services’ finding resulting from 14 the second review indicating whether the unit child support 15 services finds that an adjustment is appropriate, the basis for 16 the determination, and the impact on the first review. 17 c. An explanation of the right to request a court hearing, 18 and the applicable time frames and procedures to follow in 19 requesting a court hearing. 20 d. Other information, as appropriate. 21 8. If the determination resulting from the first review 22 is revised or reversed by the second review, the following 23 shall be issued to each parent along with the second notice of 24 decision and the amount of any proposed adjustment: 25 a. Any updated or revised financial statements provided by 26 either parent. 27 b. A computation prepared by the local child support office 28 issuing the notice services , demonstrating how the amount of 29 support due under the child support guidelines was calculated, 30 and a comparison of the newly computed amount with the current 31 support obligation amount. 32 Sec. 984. Section 252H.18, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 33 -705- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 705/ 1568
H.F. _____ amended to read as follows: 34 2. The unit Child support services is providing services 35 pursuant to chapter 252B . 1 Sec. 985. Section 252H.18A, subsection 1, unnumbered 2 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 3 If a support order is not eligible for review and adjustment 4 because the support order is outside of the minimum time frames 5 specified by rule of the department, a parent may request a 6 review and administrative modification by submitting all of the 7 following to the unit child support services : 8 Sec. 986. Section 252H.18A, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 9 amended to read as follows: 10 2. Upon receipt of the request and all documentation 11 required in subsection 1 , the unit child support services shall 12 review the request and documentation and if appropriate shall 13 issue a notice of intent to modify as provided in section 14 252H.19 . 15 Sec. 987. Section 252H.19, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 16 amended to read as follows: 17 1. The unit Child support services shall issue a notice of 18 intent to modify to each parent. Notice to a child support 19 agency or an agency entitled to receive child or medical 20 support payments as the result of an assignment of support 21 rights is not required. 22 Sec. 988. Section 252H.19, subsection 2, unnumbered 23 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 24 The notice shall be served upon each parent in accordance 25 with the rules of civil procedure, except that a parent 26 requesting modification shall, at the time of the request, 27 waive the right to personal service of the notice in writing 28 and accept service by regular mail. The unit Child support 29 services shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A to ensure 30 that all of the following are included in the notice: 31 Sec. 989. Section 252H.20, Code 2023, is amended to read as 32 follows: 33 -706- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 706/ 1568
H.F. _____ 252H.20 Conference —— second notice and finding of financial 34 responsibility. 35 1. Each parent shall have the right to request a conference 1 with the office of the unit that issued the notice of intent 2 to modify child support services . The request may be made in 3 person, in writing, or by telephone, and shall be made within 4 ten days of the date of successful service of the notice of 5 intent to modify. 6 2. A parent requesting a conference shall submit 7 any required fee no later than the date of the scheduled 8 conference. A conference shall not be held unless the required 9 fee is paid in full. 10 3. Upon a request and full payment of any required fee, 11 the office of the unit that issued the notice of intent to 12 modify child support services shall schedule a conference with 13 the parent and advise the parent of the date, time, place, and 14 procedural aspects of the conference. The unit Child support 15 services shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A to specify 16 the manner in which a conference is conducted and the purpose 17 of the conference. 18 4. Following the conference, the office of the unit that 19 conducted the review child support services shall issue a 20 second notice of proposed modification and finding of financial 21 responsibility to the parent requesting the conference. The 22 unit Child support services shall adopt rules pursuant to 23 chapter 17A to ensure that all of the following are included 24 in the notice: 25 a. Information sufficient to identify the affected parties 26 and the support order or orders affected. 27 b. If the unit child support services will continue or 28 terminate the action. 29 c. Procedures for contesting the action and the applicable 30 time frames for actions by the parents. 31 d. Other information, as appropriate. 32 Sec. 990. Section 252H.21, subsection 2, paragraph c, 33 -707- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 707/ 1568
H.F. _____ subparagraph (2), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 34 (2) Increase or decrease the amount of the child support 35 order calculated in subparagraph (1) for each subsequent year 1 by applying the appropriate consumer price index for each 2 subsequent year to the result of the calculation for the 3 previous year. The final year in the calculation shall be the 4 year immediately preceding the year the unit child support 5 services received the completed request for the cost-of-living 6 alteration. 7 Sec. 991. Section 252H.22, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 8 amended to read as follows: 9 3. The unit Child support services is providing enforcement 10 services for the ongoing support obligation pursuant to chapter 11 252B . 12 Sec. 992. Section 252H.23, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 13 2023, is amended to read as follows: 14 A parent may request a cost-of-living alteration by 15 submitting all of the following to the unit child support 16 services : 17 Sec. 993. Section 252H.24, Code 2023, is amended to read as 18 follows: 19 252H.24 Role of the child support recovery unit services —— 20 filing and docketing of cost-of-living alteration order —— order 21 effective as district court order. 22 1. Upon receipt of a request and required documentation for 23 a cost-of-living alteration, the unit child support services 24 shall issue a notice of the amount of cost-of-living alteration 25 by regular mail to the last known address of each parent, 26 or, if applicable, each parent’s attorney. The notice shall 27 include all of the following: 28 a. A statement that either parent may contest the 29 cost-of-living alteration within thirty days of the date of 30 the notice by making a request for a review of a support order 31 as provided in section 252H.13 , and if either parent does not 32 make a request for a review within thirty days, the unit child 33 -708- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 708/ 1568
H.F. _____ support services shall prepare an administrative order as 34 provided in subsection 4 . 35 b. A statement that the parent may waive the thirty-day 1 notice waiting period provided for in this section . 2 2. Upon timely receipt of a request and required 3 documentation for a review of a support order as provided 4 in subsection 1 from either parent, the unit child support 5 services shall terminate the cost-of-living alteration process 6 and apply the provisions of subchapters I and II of this 7 chapter relating to review and adjustment. 8 3. Upon receipt of signed requests from both parents subject 9 to the support order, waiving the notice waiting period, the 10 unit child support services may prepare an administrative order 11 pursuant to subsection 4 altering the support obligation. 12 4. If timely request for a review pursuant to section 13 252H.13 is not made, and if the thirty-day notice waiting 14 period has expired, or if both parents have waived the notice 15 waiting period, the unit child support services shall prepare 16 and present an administrative order for a cost-of-living 17 alteration, ex parte, to the district court where the order to 18 be altered is filed. 19 5. Unless defects appear on the face of the administrative 20 order or on the attachments, the district court shall approve 21 the order. Upon filing, the approved order shall have the 22 same force, effect, and attributes of an order of the district 23 court. 24 6. Upon filing, the clerk of the district court shall enter 25 the order in the judgment docket and judgment lien index. 26 7. If the parents jointly waive the thirty-day notice 27 waiting period, the signed statements of both parents waiving 28 the notice period shall be filed in the court record with the 29 administrative order altering the support obligation. 30 8. The unit Child support services shall send a copy of 31 the order by regular mail to each parent’s last known address, 32 or, if applicable, to the last known address of the parent’s 33 -709- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 709/ 1568
H.F. _____ attorney. 34 9. An administrative order approved by the district court is 35 final, and action by the unit child support services to enforce 1 and collect upon the order may be taken from the date of the 2 entry of the order by the district court. 3 Sec. 994. Section 252I.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 4 follows: 5 252I.1 Definitions. 6 As used in this chapter , unless the context otherwise 7 requires: 8 1. “Account” means “account” as defined in section 524.103 , 9 the savings or deposits of a member received or being held 10 by a credit union, or certificates of deposit. “Account” 11 also includes deposits held by an agent, a broker-dealer, 12 or an issuer as defined in section 502.102 and money-market 13 mutual fund accounts and “account” as defined in 42 U.S.C. 14 §666(a)(17). However, “account” does not include amounts held 15 by a financial institution as collateral for loans extended by 16 the financial institution. 17 2. “Bank” means “bank”, “insured bank”, and “state bank” as 18 defined in section 524.103 . 19 3. “Child support services” means child support services 20 created in section 252B.2. 21 3. 4. “Court order” means “support order” as defined in 22 section 252J.1 . 23 4. 5. “Credit union” means “credit union” as defined in 24 section 533.102 . 25 5. 6. “Financial institution” means “financial institution” 26 as defined in 42 U.S.C. §669A(d)(1). “Financial institution” 27 also includes an institution which holds deposits for an agent, 28 broker-dealer, or an issuer as defined in section 502.102 . 29 6. 7. “Obligor” means a person who has been ordered by a 30 court or administrative authority to pay support. 31 7. 8. “Support” or “support payments” means “support” or 32 “support payments” as defined in section 252D.16 . 33 -710- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 710/ 1568
H.F. _____ 8. “Unit” or “child support recovery unit” means the child 34 support recovery unit created in section 252B.2 . 35 9. “Working days” means only Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 1 Thursday, and Friday, but excluding the holidays specified in 2 section 1C.2, subsection 1 . 3 Sec. 995. Section 252I.2, Code 2023, is amended to read as 4 follows: 5 252I.2 Purpose and use. 6 1. Notwithstanding other statutory provisions which provide 7 for the execution, attachment, or levy against accounts, the 8 unit child support services may utilize the process established 9 in this chapter to collect delinquent support payments provided 10 that any exemptions or exceptions which specifically apply to 11 enforcement of support obligations pursuant to other statutory 12 provisions also apply to this chapter . 13 2. An obligor is subject to the provisions of this chapter 14 if the obligor’s support obligation is being enforced by the 15 child support recovery unit services , and if the support 16 payments ordered under chapter 232 , 234 , 252A , 252C , 252D , 17 252E , 252F , 598 , 600B , or any other applicable chapter, 18 or under a comparable statute of another state or foreign 19 country, as certified to the child support recovery unit 20 services , are not paid to the clerk of the district court or 21 the collection services center pursuant to section 598.22 and 22 become delinquent in an amount equal to the support payment for 23 one month. 24 3. Any amount forwarded by a financial institution under 25 this chapter shall not exceed the amounts specified in 15 26 U.S.C. §1673(b) and shall not exceed the delinquent or accrued 27 amount of support owed by the obligor. 28 Sec. 996. Section 252I.3, Code 2023, is amended to read as 29 follows: 30 252I.3 Initial notice to obligor. 31 The unit Child support services or the district court 32 may include language in any new or modified support order 33 -711- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 711/ 1568
H.F. _____ issued on or after July 1, 1994, notifying the obligor that 34 the obligor is subject to the provisions of this chapter . 35 However, this chapter is sufficient notice for implementation 1 of administrative levy provisions without further notice of the 2 provisions of this chapter . 3 Sec. 997. Section 252I.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 4 follows: 5 252I.4 Verification of accounts and immunity from liability. 6 1. The unit Child support services may contact a financial 7 institution to obtain verification of the account number, the 8 names and social security numbers listed for the account, and 9 the account balance of any account held by an obligor. Contact 10 with a financial institution may be by telephone or by written 11 communication. The financial institution may require positive 12 voice recognition and may require the telephone number of the 13 authorized person from the unit child support services before 14 releasing an obligor’s account information by telephone. 15 2. The unit Child support services and financial 16 institutions doing business in Iowa shall enter into agreements 17 to develop and operate a data match system, using automated 18 data exchanges to the maximum extent feasible. The data 19 match system shall allow a means by which each financial 20 institution shall provide to the unit child support services 21 for each calendar quarter the name, record address, social 22 security number or other taxpayer identification number, and 23 other identifying information for each obligor who maintains 24 an account at the institution and who owes past-due support, 25 as identified by the unit child support services by name and 26 social security number or other taxpayer identification number. 27 The unit Child support services shall work with representatives 28 of financial institutions to develop a system to assist 29 nonautomated financial institutions in complying with the 30 provisions of this section . 31 3. The unit Child support services may pay a reasonable 32 fee to a financial institution for conducting the data match 33 -712- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 712/ 1568
H.F. _____ required in subsection 2 , not to exceed the lower of either 34 one hundred fifty dollars for each quarterly data match or the 35 actual costs incurred by the financial institution for each 1 quarterly data match. However, the unit child support services 2 may also adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A to specify a fee 3 amount for each quarterly data match based upon the estimated 4 state share of funds collected under this chapter , which, 5 when adopted, shall be applied in lieu of the one hundred 6 fifty dollar fee under this subsection . In addition, the unit 7 child support services may pay a reasonable fee to a financial 8 institution for automation programming development performed 9 in order to conduct the data match required in subsection 2 , 10 not to exceed the lower of either five hundred dollars or 11 the actual costs incurred by the financial institution. The 12 unit Child support services may use the state share of funds 13 collected under this chapter to pay the fees to financial 14 institutions under this subsection . For state fiscal years 15 beginning July 1, 1999, and July 1, 2000, the unit child 16 support services may use up to one hundred percent of the 17 state share of such funds. For state fiscal years beginning 18 on or after July 1, 2001, the unit child support services may 19 use up to fifty percent of the state share of such funds. 20 Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, 21 a financial institution shall have until a date provided in 22 the agreement in subsection 2 to submit its claim for a fee 23 under this subsection . If the unit child support services 24 does not have sufficient funds available under this subsection 25 for payment of fees under this subsection for conducting data 26 matches or for automation program development performed in the 27 fiscal year beginning July 1, 1999, the cost may be carried 28 forward to the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2000. The unit 29 Child support services may also use funds from an amount 30 assessed a child support agency of another state, as defined in 31 section 252H.2 , to conduct a data match requested by that child 32 support agency as provided in 42 U.S.C. §666(a)(14) to pay fees 33 -713- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 713/ 1568
H.F. _____ to financial institutions under this subsection . 34 4. a. A financial institution is immune from any liability 35 in any action or proceeding, whether civil or criminal, for any 1 of the following: 2 (1) The disclosure of any information by a financial 3 institution to the unit child support services pursuant to 4 this chapter or the rules or procedures adopted by the unit 5 child support services to implement this chapter , including 6 disclosure of information relating to an obligor who maintains 7 an account with the financial institution or disclosure of 8 information relating to any other person who maintains an 9 account with the financial institution that is provided for 10 the purpose of complying with the data match requirements of 11 this section and with the agreement entered into between the 12 financial institution and the unit child support services 13 pursuant to subsection 2 . 14 (2) Any encumbrance or surrender of any assets held by a 15 financial institution in response to a notice of lien or levy 16 issued by the unit child support services . 17 (3) Any action or omission in connection with good faith 18 efforts to comply with this chapter or any rules or procedures 19 that are adopted by the unit child support services to 20 implement this chapter . 21 (4) The disclosure, use, or misuse by the unit child 22 support services or by any other person of information provided 23 or assets delivered to the unit child support services by a 24 financial institution. 25 b. For the purposes of this section , “financial institution” 26 includes officers, directors, employees, contractors, and 27 agents of the financial institution. 28 5. The financial institution or the unit child support 29 services is not liable for the cost of any early withdrawal 30 penalty of an obligor’s certificate of deposit. 31 Sec. 998. Section 252I.5, subsections 1 and 2, Code 2023, 32 are amended to read as follows: 33 -714- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 714/ 1568
H.F. _____ 1. If an obligor is subject to this chapter under section 34 252I.2 , the unit child support services may initiate an 35 administrative action to levy against the accounts of the 1 obligor. 2 2. The unit Child support services may send a notice to 3 the financial institution with which the account is placed, 4 directing that the financial institution forward all or a 5 portion of the moneys in the obligor’s account or accounts to 6 the collection services center established pursuant to chapter 7 252B . The notice shall be sent by regular mail, with proof of 8 service completed according to rule of civil procedure 1.442 . 9 Sec. 999. Section 252I.5, subsection 3, paragraph g, Code 10 2023, is amended to read as follows: 11 g. A telephone number , and address , and contact name of the 12 for child support recovery unit contact initiating the action 13 services . 14 Sec. 1000. Section 252I.6, Code 2023, is amended to read as 15 follows: 16 252I.6 Administrative levy —— notice to support obligor. 17 1. The unit Child support services may administratively 18 initiate an action to seize accounts of an obligor who is 19 subject to this chapter under section 252I.2 . 20 2. The unit Child support services shall notify an obligor 21 subject to this chapter , and any other party known to have 22 an interest in the account, of the action. The notice shall 23 contain all of the following: 24 a. The name of the obligor. 25 b. A statement that the obligor is believed to have one or 26 more accounts at the financial institution. 27 c. A statement that pursuant to the provisions of this 28 chapter , the obligor’s accounts are subject to seizure and the 29 financial institution is authorized and required to forward 30 moneys to the collection services center. 31 d. The maximum amount to be forwarded by the financial 32 institution, which shall not exceed the delinquent or accrued 33 -715- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 715/ 1568
H.F. _____ amount of support owed by the obligor. 34 e. The prescribed time frames within which the financial 35 institution must comply. 1 f. A statement that any challenge to the action shall be 2 in writing and shall be received by the child support recovery 3 unit services within ten days of the date of the notice to the 4 obligor. 5 g. The address of the collection services center and the 6 collection services center account number. 7 h. A telephone number , and address , and contact name for 8 the child support recovery unit contact initiating the action 9 services . 10 3. The unit Child support services shall forward the notice 11 to the obligor by regular mail within two working days of 12 sending the notice to the financial institution pursuant to 13 section 252I.5 . Proof of service shall be completed according 14 to rule of civil procedure 1.442 . 15 Sec. 1001. Section 252I.7, subsections 1 and 2, Code 2023, 16 are amended to read as follows: 17 1. Immediately encumber funds in all accounts in which the 18 obligor has an interest to the extent of the debt indicated in 19 the notice from the unit child support services . 20 2. No sooner than fifteen days, and no later than twenty 21 days from the date the financial institution receives the 22 notice under section 252I.5 , unless notified by the unit child 23 support services of a challenge by the obligor or an account 24 holder of interest, the financial institution shall forward the 25 moneys encumbered to the collection services center with the 26 obligor’s name and social security number, collection services 27 center account number, and any other information required in 28 the notice. 29 Sec. 1002. Section 252I.8, Code 2023, is amended to read as 30 follows: 31 252I.8 Challenges to action. 32 1. Challenges under this chapter may be initiated only by an 33 -716- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 716/ 1568
H.F. _____ obligor or by an account holder of interest. Actions initiated 34 by the unit child support services under this chapter are not 35 subject to chapter 17A , and resulting court hearings following 1 certification shall be an original hearing before the district 2 court. 3 2. The person challenging the action shall submit a written 4 challenge to the person identified as the contact for the unit 5 in the notice child support services , within ten working days 6 of the date of the notice. 7 3. The unit Child support services shall, upon receipt of 8 a written challenge, review the facts of the case with the 9 challenging party. Only a mistake of fact, including but 10 not limited to, a mistake in the identity of the obligor or 11 a mistake in the amount of delinquent support due shall be 12 considered as a reason to dismiss or modify the proceeding. 13 4. If the unit child support services determines that a 14 mistake of fact has occurred the unit , child support services 15 shall proceed as follows: 16 a. If a mistake in identity has occurred or the obligor is 17 not delinquent in an amount equal to the payment for one month, 18 the unit child support services shall notify the financial 19 institution that the administrative levy has been released. 20 The unit Child support services shall provide a copy of the 21 notice to the support obligor by regular mail. 22 b. If the obligor is delinquent, but the amount of the 23 delinquency is less than the amount indicated in the notice, 24 the unit child support services shall notify the financial 25 institution of the revised amount with a copy of the notice and 26 issue a copy to the obligor or forward a copy to the obligor 27 by regular mail. Upon written receipt of instructions from 28 the unit child support services , the financial institution 29 shall release the funds in excess of the revised amount to 30 the obligor and the moneys in the amount of the debt shall be 31 processed according to section 252I.7 . 32 5. If the unit child support services finds no mistake of 33 -717- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 717/ 1568
H.F. _____ fact, the unit child support services shall provide a notice 34 to that effect to the challenging party by regular mail. Upon 35 written request of the challenging party, the unit child 1 support services shall request a hearing before the district 2 court in the county in which the underlying support order is 3 filed. 4 a. The financial institution shall encumber moneys if the 5 child support recovery unit services notifies the financial 6 institution to do so. 7 b. The clerk of the district court shall schedule a hearing 8 upon the request by the unit child support services for a 9 time not later than ten calendar days after the filing of 10 the request for hearing. The clerk shall mail copies of the 11 request for hearing and the order scheduling the hearing to 12 the unit child support services and to all account holders of 13 interest. 14 c. If the court finds that there is a mistake of identity or 15 that the obligor does not owe the delinquent support, the unit 16 child support services shall notify the financial institution 17 that the administrative levy has been released. 18 d. If the court finds that the obligor has an interest in 19 the account, and the amount of support due was incorrectly 20 overstated, the unit child support services shall notify the 21 financial institution to release the excess moneys to the 22 obligor and remit the remaining moneys in the amount of the 23 debt to the collection services center for disbursement to the 24 appropriate recipient. 25 e. If the court finds that the obligor has an interest 26 in the account, and the amount of support due is correct, 27 the financial institution shall forward the moneys to the 28 collection services center for disbursement to the appropriate 29 recipient. 30 f. If the obligor or any other party known to have an 31 interest in the account fails to appear at the hearing, the 32 court may find the challenging party in default, shall ratify 33 -718- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 718/ 1568
H.F. _____ the administrative levy, if valid upon its face, and shall 34 enter an order directing the financial institution to release 35 the moneys to the unit child support services . 1 g. Issues related to visitation, custody, or other 2 provisions not related to levies against accounts are not 3 grounds for a hearing under this chapter . 4 h. Support orders shall not be modified under a challenge 5 pursuant to this section . 6 i. Any findings in the challenge of an administrative 7 levy related to the amount of the accruing or accrued support 8 obligation do not modify the underlying support order. 9 j. An order entered under this chapter for a levy against 10 an account of a support obligor has priority over a levy for a 11 purpose other than the support of the dependents in the court 12 order being enforced. 13 6. The support obligor may withdraw the request for 14 challenge by submitting a written withdrawal to the person 15 identified as the contact for the unit child support services 16 in the notice or the unit child support services may withdraw 17 the administrative levy at any time prior to the court hearing 18 and provide notice of the withdrawal to the obligor and any 19 account holder of interest and to the financial institution, by 20 regular mail. 21 7. If the financial institution has forwarded moneys to 22 the collection services center and has deducted a fee from the 23 moneys of the account, or if any additional fees or costs are 24 levied against the account, and all funds are subsequently 25 refunded to the account due to a mistake of fact or ruling 26 of the court, the child support recovery unit services shall 27 reimburse the account for any fees assessed by the financial 28 institution. If the mistake of fact is a mistake in the amount 29 of support due and any portion of the moneys is retained as 30 support payments, however, the unit child support services is 31 not required to reimburse the account for any fees or costs 32 levied against the account. Additionally, for the purposes 33 -719- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 719/ 1568
H.F. _____ of reimbursement to the account for any fees or costs, each 34 certificate of deposit is considered a separate account. 35 Sec. 1003. Section 252J.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 1 follows: 2 252J.1 Definitions. 3 As used in this chapter , unless the context otherwise 4 requires: 5 1. “Certificate of noncompliance” means a document provided 6 by the child support recovery unit services certifying that 7 the named individual is not in compliance with any of the 8 following: 9 a. A support order. 10 b. A written agreement for payment of support entered into 11 by the unit child support services and the obligor. 12 c. A subpoena or warrant relating to a paternity or support 13 proceeding. 14 2. “Child support services” means child support services 15 created in section 252B.2. 16 3. “Department” means the department of health and human 17 services. 18 2. 4. “Individual” means a parent, an obligor, or a 19 putative father in a paternity or support proceeding. 20 3. 5. “License” means a license, certification, 21 registration, permit, approval, renewal, or other similar 22 authorization issued to an individual by a licensing authority 23 which evidences the admission to, or granting of authority to 24 engage in, a profession, occupation, business, industry, or 25 recreation or to operate or register a motor vehicle. “License” 26 includes licenses for hunting, fishing, boating, or other 27 recreational activity. 28 4. 6. “Licensee” means an individual to whom a license has 29 been issued, or who is seeking the issuance of a license. 30 5. 7. “Licensing authority” means a county treasurer, 31 county recorder or designated depositary, the supreme court, 32 or an instrumentality, agency, board, commission, department, 33 -720- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 720/ 1568
H.F. _____ officer, organization, or any other entity of the state, which 34 has authority within this state to suspend or revoke a license 35 or to deny the renewal or issuance of a license authorizing an 1 individual to register or operate a motor vehicle or to engage 2 in a business, occupation, profession, recreation, or industry. 3 6. 8. “Obligor” means a natural person as defined 4 in section 252G.1 who has been ordered by a court or 5 administrative authority to pay support. 6 7. 9. “Subpoena or warrant” means a subpoena or warrant 7 relating to a paternity or support proceeding initiated or 8 obtained by the unit child support services or a child support 9 agency as defined in section 252H.2 . 10 8. 10. “Support” means support or support payments as 11 defined in section 252D.16 , whether established through court 12 or administrative order. 13 9. 11. “Support order” means an order for support issued 14 pursuant to chapter 232 , 234 , 252A , 252C , 252D , 252E , 252F , 15 252H , 598 , 600B , or any other applicable chapter, or under 16 a comparable statute of another state or foreign country as 17 registered with the clerk of the district court or certified to 18 the child support recovery unit services . 19 10. “Unit” means the child support recovery unit created in 20 section 252B.2 . 21 11. 12. “Withdrawal of a certificate of noncompliance” 22 means a document provided by the unit child support services 23 certifying that the certificate of noncompliance is withdrawn 24 and that the licensing authority may proceed with issuance, 25 reinstatement, or renewal of an individual’s license. 26 Sec. 1004. Section 252J.2, Code 2023, is amended to read as 27 follows: 28 252J.2 Purpose and use. 29 1. Notwithstanding other statutory provisions to the 30 contrary, and if an individual has not been cited for contempt 31 and enjoined from engaging in the activity governed by a 32 license pursuant to section 598.23A , the unit child support 33 -721- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 721/ 1568
H.F. _____ services may utilize the process established in this chapter 34 to collect support. 35 2. For cases in which services are provided by the unit 1 child support services all of the following apply: 2 a. An obligor is subject to the provisions of this chapter 3 if the obligor’s support obligation is being enforced by the 4 unit child support services , if the support payments required 5 by a support order to be paid to the clerk of the district 6 court or the collection services center pursuant to section 7 598.22 are not paid and become delinquent in an amount equal 8 to the support payment for three months, and if the obligor’s 9 situation meets other criteria specified under rules adopted by 10 the department pursuant to chapter 17A . The criteria specified 11 by rule shall include consideration of the length of time since 12 the obligor’s last support payment and the total amount of 13 support owed by the obligor. 14 b. An individual is subject to the provisions of this 15 chapter if the individual has failed, after receiving 16 appropriate notice, to comply with a subpoena or warrant. 17 3. Actions initiated by the unit child support services 18 under this chapter shall not be subject to contested case 19 proceedings or further review pursuant to chapter 17A and any 20 resulting court hearing shall be an original hearing before the 21 district court. 22 4. Notwithstanding chapter 22 , all of the following apply: 23 a. Information obtained by the unit child support services 24 under this chapter shall be used solely for the purposes of 25 this chapter or chapter 252B . 26 b. Information obtained by a licensing authority shall be 27 used solely for the purposes of this chapter . 28 Sec. 1005. Section 252J.3, Code 2023, is amended to read as 29 follows: 30 252J.3 Notice to individual of potential sanction of license. 31 The unit Child support services shall proceed in accordance 32 with this chapter only if the unit child support services sends 33 -722- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 722/ 1568
H.F. _____ a notice to the individual by regular mail to the last known 34 address of the individual. The notice shall include all of the 35 following: 1 1. The address and telephone number of the unit child 2 support services and the unit the child support services’ case 3 number. 4 2. A statement that the obligor is not in compliance with 5 a support order or the individual has not complied with a 6 subpoena or warrant. 7 3. A statement that the individual may request a conference 8 with the unit child support services to contest the action. 9 4. A statement that if, within twenty days of mailing of 10 the notice to the individual, the individual fails to contact 11 the unit child support services to schedule a conference, 12 the unit child support services shall issue a certificate of 13 noncompliance, bearing the individual’s name, social security 14 number and unit the child support services’ case number, to any 15 appropriate licensing authority, certifying that the obligor is 16 not in compliance with a support order or an individual has not 17 complied with a subpoena or warrant. 18 5. A statement that in order to stay the issuance of a 19 certificate of noncompliance the request for a conference shall 20 be in writing and shall be received by the unit child support 21 services within twenty days of mailing of the notice to the 22 individual. 23 6. The names of the licensing authorities to which the 24 unit child support services intends to issue a certificate of 25 noncompliance. 26 7. A statement that if the unit child support services 27 issues a certificate of noncompliance to an appropriate 28 licensing authority, the licensing authority shall initiate 29 proceedings to refuse to issue or renew, or to suspend or 30 revoke the individual’s license, unless the unit child support 31 services provides the licensing authority with a withdrawal of 32 a certificate of noncompliance. 33 -723- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 723/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 1006. Section 252J.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 34 follows: 35 252J.4 Conference. 1 1. The individual may schedule a conference with the unit 2 child support services following mailing of the notice pursuant 3 to section 252J.3 , or at any time after service of notice of 4 suspension, revocation, denial of issuance, or nonrenewal of 5 a license from a licensing authority, to challenge the unit’s 6 child support services’ actions under this chapter . 7 2. The request for a conference shall be made to the unit 8 child support services , in writing, and, if requested after 9 mailing of the notice pursuant to section 252J.3 , shall be 10 received by the unit child support services within twenty days 11 following mailing of the notice. 12 3. The unit Child support services shall notify the 13 individual of the date, time, and location of the conference by 14 regular mail, with the date of the conference to be no earlier 15 than ten days following issuance of notice of the conference 16 by the unit child support services , unless the individual and 17 the unit child support services agree to an earlier date which 18 may be the same date the individual requests the conference. 19 If the individual fails to appear at the conference, the 20 unit child support services shall issue a certificate of 21 noncompliance. 22 4. Following the conference, the unit child support 23 services shall issue a certificate of noncompliance unless any 24 of the following applies: 25 a. The unit Child support services finds a mistake in the 26 identity of the individual. 27 b. The unit Child support services finds a mistake in 28 determining that the amount of delinquent support is equal to 29 or greater than three months. 30 c. The obligor enters a written agreement with the unit 31 child support services to comply with a support order, the 32 obligor complies with an existing written agreement to comply 33 -724- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 724/ 1568
H.F. _____ with a support order, or the obligor pays the total amount of 34 delinquent support due. 35 d. Issuance of a certificate of noncompliance is not 1 appropriate under other criteria established in accordance with 2 rules adopted by the department pursuant to chapter 17A . 3 e. The unit Child support services finds a mistake in 4 determining the compliance of the individual with a subpoena 5 or warrant. 6 f. The individual complies with a subpoena or warrant. 7 5. The unit Child support services shall grant the 8 individual a stay of the issuance of a certificate of 9 noncompliance upon receiving a timely written request 10 for a conference, and if a certificate of noncompliance 11 has previously been issued, shall issue a withdrawal of a 12 certificate of noncompliance if the obligor enters into a 13 written agreement with the unit child support services to 14 comply with a support order or if the individual complies with 15 a subpoena or warrant. 16 6. If the individual does not timely request a conference 17 or does not comply with a subpoena or warrant or if the 18 obligor does not pay the total amount of delinquent support 19 owed within twenty days of mailing of the notice pursuant to 20 section 252J.3 , the unit child support services shall issue a 21 certificate of noncompliance. 22 Sec. 1007. Section 252J.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 23 follows: 24 252J.5 Written agreement. 25 1. If an obligor is subject to this chapter as established 26 in section 252J.2, subsection 2 , paragraph “a” , the obligor 27 and the unit child support services may enter into a written 28 agreement for payment of support and compliance which takes 29 into consideration the obligor’s ability to pay and other 30 criteria established by rule of the department. The written 31 agreement shall include all of the following: 32 a. The method, amount, and dates of support payments by the 33 -725- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 725/ 1568
H.F. _____ obligor. 34 b. A statement that upon breach of the written agreement 35 by the obligor, the unit child support services shall issue 1 a certificate of noncompliance to any appropriate licensing 2 authority. 3 2. A written agreement entered into pursuant to this section 4 does not preclude any other remedy provided by law and shall 5 not modify or affect an existing support order. 6 3. Following issuance of a certificate of noncompliance, 7 if the obligor enters into a written agreement with the unit 8 child support services , the unit child support services shall 9 issue a withdrawal of the certificate of noncompliance to any 10 appropriate licensing authority and shall forward a copy of the 11 withdrawal by regular mail to the obligor. 12 Sec. 1008. Section 252J.6, Code 2023, is amended to read as 13 follows: 14 252J.6 Decision of the unit child support services . 15 1. If an obligor is not in compliance with a support order 16 or the individual is not in compliance with a subpoena or 17 warrant pursuant to section 252J.2 , the unit child support 18 services mails a notice to the individual pursuant to section 19 252J.3 , and the individual requests a conference pursuant to 20 section 252J.4 , the unit child support services shall issue a 21 written decision if any of the following conditions exists: 22 a. The individual fails to appear at a scheduled conference 23 under section 252J.4 . 24 b. A conference is held under section 252J.4 . 25 c. The obligor fails to comply with a written agreement 26 entered into by the obligor and the unit child support services 27 under section 252J.5 . 28 2. The unit Child support services shall send a copy of 29 the written decision to the individual by regular mail at the 30 individual’s most recent address of record. If the decision 31 is made to issue a certificate of noncompliance or to withdraw 32 the certificate of noncompliance, a copy of the certificate 33 -726- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 726/ 1568
H.F. _____ of noncompliance or of the withdrawal of the certificate of 34 noncompliance shall be attached to the written decision. The 35 written decision shall state all of the following: 1 a. That the certificate of noncompliance or withdrawal 2 of the certificate of noncompliance has been provided to the 3 licensing authorities named in the notice provided pursuant to 4 section 252J.3 . 5 b. That upon receipt of a certificate of noncompliance, 6 the licensing authority shall initiate proceedings to suspend, 7 revoke, deny issuance, or deny renewal of a license, unless 8 the licensing authority is provided with a withdrawal of a 9 certificate of noncompliance from the unit child support 10 services . 11 c. That in order to obtain a withdrawal of a certificate of 12 noncompliance from the unit child support services , the obligor 13 shall enter into a written agreement with the unit child 14 support services , comply with an existing written agreement 15 with the unit child support services , or pay the total amount 16 of delinquent support owed or the individual shall comply with 17 a subpoena or warrant. 18 d. That if the unit child support services issues a written 19 decision which includes a certificate of noncompliance, that 20 all of the following apply: 21 (1) The individual may request a hearing as provided in 22 section 252J.9 , before the district court as follows: 23 (a) If the action is a result of section 252J.2, subsection 24 2 , paragraph “a” , in the county in which the underlying support 25 order is filed, by filing a written application to the court 26 challenging the issuance of the certificate of noncompliance 27 by the unit child support services and sending a copy of the 28 application to the unit child support services within the time 29 period specified in section 252J.9 . 30 (b) If the action is a result of section 252J.2, subsection 31 2 , paragraph “b” , and the individual is not an obligor, in the 32 county in which the dependent child or children reside if the 33 -727- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 727/ 1568
H.F. _____ child or children reside in Iowa; in the county in which the 34 dependent child or children last received public assistance if 35 the child or children received public assistance in Iowa; or 1 in the county in which the individual resides if the action is 2 the result of a request from a child support agency in another 3 state or foreign country. 4 (2) The individual may retain an attorney at the 5 individual’s own expense to represent the individual at the 6 hearing. 7 (3) The scope of review of the district court shall be 8 limited to demonstration of a mistake of fact related to the 9 delinquency of the obligor or the compliance of the individual 10 with a subpoena or warrant. 11 3. If the unit child support services issues a certificate 12 of noncompliance, the unit child support services shall only 13 issue a withdrawal of the certificate of noncompliance if any 14 of the following applies: 15 a. The unit Child support services or the court finds a 16 mistake in the identity of the individual. 17 b. The unit Child support services finds a mistake in 18 determining compliance with a subpoena or warrant. 19 c. The unit Child support services or the court finds a 20 mistake in determining that the amount of delinquent support 21 due is equal to or greater than three months. 22 d. The obligor enters a written agreement with the unit 23 child support services to comply with a support order, the 24 obligor complies with an existing written agreement to comply 25 with a support order, or the obligor pays the total amount of 26 delinquent support owed. 27 e. The individual complies with the subpoena or warrant. 28 f. Issuance of a withdrawal of the certificate of 29 noncompliance is appropriate under other criteria in accordance 30 with rules adopted by the department pursuant to chapter 17A . 31 Sec. 1009. Section 252J.7, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 32 amended to read as follows: 33 -728- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 728/ 1568
H.F. _____ 1. If the individual fails to respond to the notice of 34 potential license sanction provided pursuant to section 252J.3 35 or the unit child support services issues a written decision 1 under section 252J.6 which states that the individual is not 2 in compliance, the unit child support services shall issue 3 a certificate of noncompliance to any appropriate licensing 4 authority. 5 Sec. 1010. Section 252J.8, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 6 amended to read as follows: 7 2. In addition to other grounds for suspension, revocation, 8 or denial of issuance or renewal of a license, a licensing 9 authority shall include in rules adopted by the licensing 10 authority as grounds for suspension, revocation, or denial of 11 issuance or renewal of a license, the receipt of a certificate 12 of noncompliance from the unit child support services . 13 Sec. 1011. Section 252J.8, subsection 4, paragraph c, 14 subparagraphs (1), (2), and (3), Code 2023, are amended to read 15 as follows: 16 (1) The licensing authority intends to suspend, revoke, or 17 deny issuance or renewal of an individual’s license due to the 18 receipt of a certificate of noncompliance from the unit child 19 support services . 20 (2) The individual must contact the unit child support 21 services to schedule a conference or to otherwise obtain a 22 withdrawal of a certificate of noncompliance. 23 (3) Unless the unit child support services furnishes a 24 withdrawal of a certificate of noncompliance to the licensing 25 authority within thirty days of the issuance of the notice 26 under this section , the individual’s license will be revoked, 27 suspended, or denied. 28 Sec. 1012. Section 252J.8, subsection 5, Code 2023, is 29 amended to read as follows: 30 5. If the licensing authority receives a withdrawal of 31 a certificate of noncompliance from the unit child support 32 services , the licensing authority shall immediately reinstate, 33 -729- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 729/ 1568
H.F. _____ renew, or issue a license if the individual is otherwise in 34 compliance with licensing requirements established by the 35 licensing authority. 1 Sec. 1013. Section 252J.9, subsection 1, unnumbered 2 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 3 Following the issuance of a written decision by the unit 4 child support services under section 252J.6 which includes 5 the issuance of a certificate of noncompliance, or following 6 provision of notice to the individual by a licensing authority 7 pursuant to section 252J.8 , an individual may seek review of 8 the decision and request a hearing before the district court 9 as follows: 10 Sec. 1014. Section 252J.9, subsection 1, paragraph a, Code 11 2023, is amended to read as follows: 12 a. If the action is a result of section 252J.2, subsection 13 2 , paragraph “a” , in the county in which the underlying support 14 order is filed, by filing an application with the district 15 court, and sending a copy of the application to the unit by 16 regular mail child support services . 17 Sec. 1015. Section 252J.9, subsections 2 and 6, Code 2023, 18 are amended to read as follows: 19 2. An application shall be filed to seek review of the 20 decision by the unit child support services or following 21 issuance of notice by the licensing authority no later than 22 within thirty days after the issuance of the notice pursuant to 23 section 252J.8 . The clerk of the district court shall schedule 24 a hearing and mail a copy of the order scheduling the hearing 25 to the individual and the unit child support services and shall 26 also mail a copy of the order to the licensing authority, if 27 applicable. The unit Child support services shall certify a 28 copy of its written decision and certificate of noncompliance, 29 indicating the date of issuance, and the licensing authority 30 shall certify a copy of a notice issued pursuant to section 31 252J.8 , to the court prior to the hearing. 32 6. If the court finds that the unit child support services 33 -730- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 730/ 1568
H.F. _____ was in error in issuing a certificate of noncompliance, 34 or in failing to issue a withdrawal of a certificate of 35 noncompliance, the unit child support services shall issue a 1 withdrawal of a certificate of noncompliance to the appropriate 2 licensing authority. 3 Sec. 1016. Section 252K.103, Code 2023, is amended to read 4 as follows: 5 252K.103 State tribunal and support enforcement agency. 6 1. The child Child support recovery unit services when 7 the unit child support services establishes or modifies an 8 order, upon ratification by the court, and the court, are the 9 tribunals of this state. 10 2. The child Child support recovery unit services created in 11 section 252B.2 is the support enforcement agency of this state. 12 Sec. 1017. Section 252K.201, subsection 1, paragraph g, 13 Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 14 g. The individual asserted parentage of a child in the 15 declaration of paternity registry maintained in this state 16 by the Iowa department of public health and human services 17 pursuant to section 144.12A or established paternity by 18 affidavit under section 252A.3A . 19 Sec. 1018. Section 252K.310, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 20 amended to read as follows: 21 1. The child Child support recovery unit services is the 22 state information agency under this chapter . 23 Sec. 1019. Section 252K.319, subsection 2, unnumbered 24 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 25 If neither the obligor, nor the obligee who is an individual, 26 nor the child resides in this state, upon request from the 27 support enforcement agency of this state or another state, the 28 child support recovery unit services or a tribunal of this 29 state shall: 30 Sec. 1020. Section 252K.703, Code 2023, is amended to read 31 as follows: 32 252K.703 Relationship of child support recovery unit services 33 -731- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 731/ 1568
H.F. _____ to United States central authority. 34 The child Child support recovery unit services of this state 35 is recognized as the agency designated by the United States 1 central authority to perform specific functions under the 2 convention. 3 Sec. 1021. Section 252K.704, Code 2023, is amended to read 4 as follows: 5 252K.704 Initiation by child support recovery unit services 6 of support proceeding under convention. 7 1. In a support proceeding under this article , the child 8 support recovery unit services of this state shall: 9 a. Transmit and receive applications. 10 b. Initiate or facilitate the institution of a proceeding 11 regarding an application in a tribunal of this state. 12 2. The following support proceedings are available to an 13 obligee under the convention: 14 a. Recognition or recognition and enforcement of a foreign 15 support order. 16 b. Enforcement of a support order issued or recognized in 17 this state. 18 c. Establishment of a support order if there is no existing 19 order, including, if necessary, determination of parentage of a 20 child. 21 d. Establishment of a support order if recognition of 22 a foreign support order is refused under section 252K.708, 23 subsection 2 , paragraph “b” , “d” , or “i” . 24 e. Modification of a support order of a tribunal of this 25 state. 26 f. Modification of a support order of a tribunal of another 27 state or a foreign country. 28 3. The following support proceedings are available under 29 the convention to an obligor against which there is an existing 30 support order: 31 a. Recognition of an order suspending or limiting 32 enforcement of an existing support order of a tribunal of this 33 -732- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 732/ 1568
H.F. _____ state. 34 b. Modification of a support order of a tribunal of this 35 state. 1 c. Modification of a support order of a tribunal of another 2 state or a foreign country. 3 4. A tribunal of this state may not require security, bond, 4 or deposit, however described, to guarantee the payment of 5 costs and expenses in proceedings under the convention. 6 Sec. 1022. Section 252K.705, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 7 amended to read as follows: 8 4. A petitioner filing a direct request is not entitled to 9 assistance from the child support recovery unit services . 10 Sec. 1023. Section 252K.708, subsection 3, paragraph b, 11 Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 12 b. The child Child support recovery unit services shall take 13 all appropriate measures to request a child support order for 14 the obligee if the application for recognition and enforcement 15 was received under section 252K.704 . 16 Sec. 1024. Section 256.1, subsection 1, paragraph e, Code 17 2023, is amended to read as follows: 18 e. Educational supervision over the elementary and secondary 19 schools under the control of an administrator of a division of 20 the department of health and human services. 21 Sec. 1025. Section 256.9, subsection 15, Code 2023, is 22 amended to read as follows: 23 15. Provide the same educational supervision for the 24 schools maintained by the director of health and human services 25 as is provided for the public schools of the state and make 26 recommendations to the director of health and human services 27 for the improvement of the educational program in those 28 institutions. 29 Sec. 1026. Section 256.9, subsection 31, paragraph b, Code 30 2023, is amended to read as follows: 31 b. Standards and materials developed shall include materials 32 which employ developmentally appropriate practices and 33 -733- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 733/ 1568
H.F. _____ incorporate substantial parental involvement. The materials 34 and standards shall include alternative teaching approaches 35 including collaborative teaching and alternative dispute 1 resolution training. The department shall consult with the 2 child development coordinating council, the state child care 3 advisory committee established pursuant to section 135.173A , 4 the department of health and human services, the state board 5 of regents center for early developmental education, the 6 area education agencies, the department of human development 7 and family studies in the college of human sciences at 8 Iowa state university of science and technology, the early 9 childhood elementary division of the college of education at 10 the university of Iowa, and the college of education at the 11 university of northern Iowa, in developing these standards and 12 materials. 13 Sec. 1027. Section 256.9, subsection 46, paragraph a, Code 14 2023, is amended to read as follows: 15 a. Develop and make available to school districts, examples 16 of age-appropriate and research-based materials and lists 17 of resources which parents may use to teach their children 18 to recognize unwanted physical and verbal sexual advances, 19 to not make unwanted physical and verbal sexual advances, 20 to effectively reject unwanted sexual advances, that it is 21 wrong to take advantage of or exploit another person, about 22 the dangers of sexual exploitation by means of the internet 23 including specific strategies to help students protect 24 themselves and their personally identifiable information 25 from such exploitation, and about counseling, medical, and 26 legal resources available to survivors of sexual abuse and 27 sexual assault, including resources for escaping violent 28 relationships. The materials and resources shall cover verbal, 29 physical, and visual sexual harassment, including nonconsensual 30 sexual advances, and nonconsensual physical sexual contact. In 31 developing the materials and resource list, the director shall 32 consult with entities that shall include but not be limited to 33 -734- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 734/ 1568
H.F. _____ the departments of health and human services , public health, 34 and public safety, education stakeholders, and parent-teacher 35 organizations. School districts shall provide age-appropriate 1 and research-based materials and a list of available community 2 and internet-based resources to parents at registration and 3 shall also include the age-appropriate and research-based 4 materials and resource list in the student handbook. School 5 districts are encouraged to work with their communities to 6 provide voluntary parent education sessions to provide parents 7 with the skills and appropriate strategies to teach their 8 children as described in this subsection . School districts 9 shall incorporate the age-appropriate and research-based 10 materials into relevant curricula and shall reinforce the 11 importance of preventive measures when reasonable with parents 12 and students. 13 Sec. 1028. Section 256.9, subsection 50, unnumbered 14 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 15 Convene, in collaboration with the department of public 16 health and human services , a nutrition advisory panel to 17 review research in pediatric nutrition conducted in compliance 18 with accepted scientific methods by recognized professional 19 organizations and agencies including but not limited to the 20 institute of medicine. The advisory panel shall submit its 21 findings and recommendations, which shall be consistent with 22 the dietary guidelines for Americans published jointly by the 23 United States department of health and human services and 24 department of agriculture if in the judgment of the advisory 25 panel the guidelines are supported by the research findings, in 26 a report to the state board. The advisory panel may submit to 27 the state board recommendations on standards related to federal 28 school food programs if the recommendations are intended to 29 exceed the existing federal guidelines. The state board 30 shall consider the advisory panel report when establishing or 31 amending the nutritional content standards required pursuant 32 to section 256.7, subsection 29 . The director shall convene 33 -735- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 735/ 1568
H.F. _____ the advisory panel by July 1, 2008, and every five years 34 thereafter to review the report and make recommendations for 35 changes as appropriate. The advisory panel shall include 1 but is not limited to at least one Iowa state university 2 extension nutrition and health field specialist and at least 3 one representative from each of the following: 4 Sec. 1029. Section 256.11, subsection 5, paragraph j, 5 subparagraph (1), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 6 (1) One unit of health education which shall include 7 personal health; food and nutrition; environmental health; 8 safety and survival skills; consumer health; family life; 9 age-appropriate and research-based human growth and 10 development; substance abuse use disorder and nonuse; emotional 11 and social health; health resources; and prevention and control 12 of disease, including age-appropriate and research-based 13 information regarding sexually transmitted diseases, including 14 HPV and the availability of a vaccine to prevent HPV, and 15 acquired immune deficiency syndrome. 16 Sec. 1030. Section 256.16, subsection 1, paragraphs b and l, 17 Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 18 b. Include in the professional education program, 19 preparation that contributes to the education of students 20 with disabilities and students who are gifted and talented, 21 preparation in developing and implementing individualized 22 education programs and behavioral intervention plans, 23 preparation for educating individuals in the least restrictive 24 environment and identifying that environment, strategies that 25 address difficult and violent student behavior and improve 26 academic engagement and achievement, and preparation in 27 classroom management addressing high-risk behaviors including 28 but not limited to behaviors related to substance abuse use 29 disorder . Preparation required under this paragraph must be 30 successfully completed before graduation from the practitioner 31 preparation program. 32 l. If the rules adopted by the board of educational 33 -736- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 736/ 1568
H.F. _____ examiners for issuance of any type or class of license require 34 an applicant to complete work in student teaching, pre-student 35 teaching experiences, field experiences, practicums, clinicals, 1 or internships, enter into a written contract with any school 2 district, accredited nonpublic school, preschool registered or 3 licensed by the department of health and human services, or 4 area education agency in Iowa, to provide for such work under 5 terms and conditions as agreed upon by the contracting parties. 6 The terms and conditions of a written contract entered into 7 with a preschool pursuant to this paragraph shall require 8 that a student teacher be under the direct supervision of an 9 appropriately licensed cooperating teacher who is employed 10 to teach at the preschool. Students actually teaching or 11 engaged in preservice licensure activities in a school district 12 under the terms of such a contract are entitled to the same 13 protection under section 670.8 as is afforded by that section 14 to officers and employees of the school district, during the 15 time such students are so assigned. 16 Sec. 1031. Section 256.35A, subsection 2, paragraph b, Code 17 2023, is amended to read as follows: 18 b. In addition, representatives of the department of 19 education, the division of vocational rehabilitation of the 20 department of education, the department of public health, the 21 department of health and human services, the Iowa developmental 22 disabilities council, the division of insurance of the 23 department of commerce, and the state board of regents shall 24 serve as ex officio members of the advisory council. Ex 25 officio members shall work together in a collaborative manner 26 to serve as a resource to the advisory council. The council 27 may also form workgroups as necessary to address specific 28 issues within the technical purview of individual members. 29 Sec. 1032. Section 256.39, subsection 5, Code 2023, is 30 amended to read as follows: 31 5. In developing career pathways program efforts, each 32 consortium shall make every effort to cooperate with the 33 -737- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 737/ 1568
H.F. _____ juvenile courts, the economic development authority, the 34 department of workforce development, the department of health 35 and human services, and the new Iowa schools development 1 corporation. 2 Sec. 1033. Section 256.46, subsection 1, paragraph g, Code 3 2023, is amended to read as follows: 4 g. The child is a participant in a substance abuse use 5 disorder or mental health program. 6 Sec. 1034. Section 256A.2, Code 2023, is amended to read as 7 follows: 8 256A.2 Child development coordinating council established. 9 1. A child development coordinating council is established 10 to promote the provision of child development services to 11 at-risk three-year-old and four-year-old children. The council 12 shall consist of the following members: 13 a. The administrator of the division of adult, children 14 and family services of the department of human services or the 15 administrator’s designee. 16 b. a. The director of the department of education or the 17 director’s designee. 18 c. b. The director of health and human services or the 19 director’s designee. 20 d. The director of the department of public health or the 21 director’s designee. 22 e. c. An early childhood specialist of an area education 23 agency selected by the area education agency administrators. 24 f. d. The dean of the college of human sciences at Iowa 25 state university of science and technology or the dean’s 26 designee. 27 g. e. The dean of the college of education from the 28 university of northern Iowa or the dean’s designee. 29 h. f. The professor and head of the department of 30 pediatrics at the university of Iowa or the professor’s 31 designee. 32 i. g. A resident of this state who is a parent of a child 33 -738- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 738/ 1568
H.F. _____ who is or has been served by a federal head start program. 34 2. Staff assistance for the council shall be provided by 35 the department of education. Members of the council shall be 1 reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred while 2 engaged in their official duties and shall receive per diem 3 compensation at the level authorized under section 7E.6, 4 subsection 1 , paragraph “a” . 5 Sec. 1035. Section 256B.2, subsection 2, paragraph c, Code 6 2023, is amended to read as follows: 7 c. For those children who cannot adapt to the regular 8 educational or home living conditions, and who are attending 9 facilities under chapters 263 , 269 , and 270 , upon the request 10 of the board of directors of an area education agency, 11 the department of health and human services shall provide 12 residential or detention facilities and the area education 13 agency shall provide special education programs and services. 14 The area education agencies shall cooperate with the board of 15 regents to provide the services required by this chapter . 16 Sec. 1036. Section 256B.3, subsection 9, Code 2023, is 17 amended to read as follows: 18 9. To cooperate with existing agencies such as the 19 department of health and human services, the Iowa department of 20 public health, the Iowa school for the deaf, the Iowa braille 21 and sight saving school, the children’s hospitals, or other 22 agencies concerned with the welfare and health of children 23 requiring special education in the coordination of their 24 educational activities for such children. 25 Sec. 1037. Section 256B.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 26 follows: 27 256B.5 Information available upon request by bureau. 28 The Iowa department of public health and human services 29 shall furnish to the state bureau of special education 30 upon request information obtained from birth certificates 31 relative to the name, address, and disability of any case of 32 developmental disability. The state child health specialty 33 -739- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 739/ 1568
H.F. _____ clinics of the university of Iowa shall upon request furnish to 34 the state bureau of special education the name, address, and 35 disability of all children of their register. 1 Sec. 1038. Section 256B.10, subsection 1, paragraph a, Code 2 2023, is amended to read as follows: 3 a. The department of education shall work with the state 4 school for the deaf, the area education agencies, school 5 districts, and the early hearing detection and intervention 6 program in the Iowa department of public health and human 7 services for purposes of coordinating, developing, and 8 disseminating resources for use by parents or guardians, early 9 hearing detection and intervention programs, the state school 10 for the deaf, area education agencies, school districts, and 11 accredited nonpublic schools to inform deaf and hard-of-hearing 12 children’s expressive and receptive language acquisition or 13 development. 14 Sec. 1039. Section 256B.10, subsection 3, unnumbered 15 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 16 The department of education, in consultation with the state 17 school for the deaf, the area education agencies, school 18 districts, and the early hearing detection and intervention 19 program in the Iowa department of public health and human 20 services , shall select existing tools or assessments that may 21 be used by qualified educators to assess American sign language 22 and English language and literacy development of deaf and 23 hard-of-hearing children from birth through age eight. 24 Sec. 1040. Section 256B.10, subsection 5, paragraph b, Code 25 2023, is amended to read as follows: 26 b. The department of education shall work with the early 27 hearing detection and intervention program in the Iowa 28 department of public health and human services , the state 29 school for the deaf, and the area education agencies when 30 developing the guidelines. The department of education, 31 in consultation with the Iowa school for the deaf, shall 32 administer the family support mentoring program for deaf or 33 -740- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 740/ 1568
H.F. _____ hard-of-hearing children. 34 Sec. 1041. Section 256B.10, subsection 5, paragraph d, 35 subparagraph (5), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 1 (5) Reach out to parents of children identified through 2 the early hearing detection and intervention program in the 3 Iowa department of public health and human services and share 4 information about the family support mentoring program services 5 available to such parents. 6 Sec. 1042. Section 256B.10, subsection 5, paragraph e, Code 7 2023, is amended to read as follows: 8 e. The department of education shall coordinate family 9 support mentoring activities with the early hearing detection 10 and intervention program in the Iowa department of public 11 health and human services , the state school for the deaf, the 12 area education agencies, and nonprofit organizations that 13 provide family support mentoring to parents with deaf or 14 hard-of-hearing children. 15 Sec. 1043. Section 256B.15, subsections 7, 9, and 10, Code 16 2023, are amended to read as follows: 17 7. The area education agencies shall transfer to the 18 department of health and human services an amount equal to 19 the nonfederal share of the payments to be received from the 20 medical assistance program pursuant to chapter 249A . The 21 nonfederal share amount shall be transferred to the medical 22 assistance account prior to claims payment. This requirement 23 does not apply to medical assistance reimbursement for 24 services provided by an area education agency under part C 25 of the federal Individuals With Disabilities Education Act. 26 Funds received under this section shall not be considered or 27 included as part of the area education agencies’ budgets when 28 calculating funds that are to be received by area education 29 agencies during a fiscal year. 30 9. The department of education and the department of health 31 and human services shall adopt rules to implement this section . 32 10. The department of health and human services shall offer 33 -741- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 741/ 1568
H.F. _____ assistance to the area education agencies in the identification 34 of children eligible for reimbursement for services under this 35 section . 1 Sec. 1044. Section 256I.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 2 follows: 3 256I.1 Definitions. 4 For the purposes of this chapter , unless the context 5 otherwise requires: 6 1. “Department” means the department of management health 7 and human services . 8 2. “Desired results” means the set of desired results for 9 improving the quality of life in this state for young children 10 and their families identified in section 256I.2 . 11 3. “Early care” , “early care services” , or “early care 12 system” means the programs, services, support, or other 13 assistance made available to a parent or other person who is 14 involved with addressing the health and education needs of a 15 child from zero through age five. “Early care” , “early care 16 services” , or “early care system” includes but is not limited to 17 public and private efforts and formal and informal settings. 18 4. “Early childhood Iowa area” means a geographic area 19 designated in accordance with this chapter . 20 5. “Early childhood Iowa area board” or “area board” 21 means the board for an early childhood Iowa area created in 22 accordance with this chapter . 23 6. “Early childhood Iowa program” or “program” means the 24 early childhood Iowa program established in section 256I.5. 25 6. 7. “Early childhood Iowa state board” or “state board” 26 means the early childhood Iowa state board created in section 27 256I.3 . 28 Sec. 1045. Section 256I.3, subsection 2, paragraph a, Code 29 2023, is amended to read as follows: 30 a. The board shall consist of twenty-one nineteen voting 31 members with fifteen citizen members and six four state agency 32 members. The six state agency members shall be the directors 33 -742- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 742/ 1568
H.F. _____ or their designees of the following agencies: economic 34 development authority, education, human rights, health and 35 human services, public health, and workforce development. 1 The designees of state agency directors shall be selected on 2 an annual basis. The citizen members shall be appointed by 3 the governor, subject to confirmation by the senate. The 4 governor’s appointments of citizen members shall be made in 5 a manner so that each of the state’s congressional districts 6 is represented by at least two citizen members and so that 7 all the appointments as a whole reflect the ethnic, cultural, 8 social, and economic diversity of the state. A member of the 9 state board shall not be a provider of services or other entity 10 receiving funding through the early childhood Iowa initiative 11 or be employed by such a provider or other entity. 12 Sec. 1046. Section 256I.4, subsection 15, Code 2023, is 13 amended to read as follows: 14 15. Work with the early childhood Iowa office program 15 in building public-private partnerships for promoting the 16 collaborative early care, education, health, and human services 17 system. 18 Sec. 1047. Section 256I.5, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 19 amended to read as follows: 20 2. An early childhood Iowa office program is established 21 in the department to provide leadership for facilitation, 22 communication, and coordination for the early childhood Iowa 23 initiative activities and funding and for improvement of the 24 early care, education, health, and human services systems. An 25 administrator for the early childhood Iowa office program shall 26 be appointed by the director of the department. Other staff 27 may also be designated, subject to appropriation made for this 28 purpose. 29 Sec. 1048. Section 256I.5, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 30 amended to read as follows: 31 4. The office program shall work with the state and 32 area boards to provide leadership for comprehensive system 33 -743- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 743/ 1568
H.F. _____ development. The office program shall also do all of the 34 following: 35 a. Enter into memoranda of agreement with the departments 1 of education , human rights, human services, public health, and 2 workforce development and the economic development authority to 3 formalize the commitments of the respective departments and the 4 authority to collaborating with and integrating a comprehensive 5 early care, education, health, and human services system. 6 Items addressed in the memoranda shall include but are not 7 limited to data sharing and providing staffing to the technical 8 assistance team. 9 b. Work with private businesses, foundations, and nonprofit 10 organizations to develop sustained funding. 11 c. Maintain the internet site in accordance with section 12 256I.10 . 13 d. Propose any needed revisions to administrative rules 14 based on stakeholder input. 15 e. Provide technical support to the state and area boards 16 and to the early childhood Iowa areas through staffing services 17 made available through the state agencies that serve on the 18 state board. 19 f. Develop, collect, disseminate, and provide guidance for 20 common performance measures for the programs receiving funding 21 under the auspices of the area boards. 22 g. If a disagreement arises within an early childhood Iowa 23 area regarding the interests represented on the area’s board, 24 board decisions, or other disputes that cannot be locally 25 resolved, upon request, provide state or regional technical 26 assistance as deemed appropriate by the office program to 27 assist the area in resolving the disagreement. 28 Sec. 1049. Section 256I.11, subsection 2, unnumbered 29 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 30 A school ready children grants account is created in the 31 fund under the authority of the director of the department of 32 education. Moneys credited to the account are appropriated 33 -744- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 744/ 1568
H.F. _____ to and shall be distributed by the department of education in 34 the form of grants to early childhood Iowa areas pursuant to 35 criteria established by the state board in accordance with law. 1 Sec. 1050. Section 256I.11, subsection 4, paragraphs a, b, 2 and c, Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 3 a. An early childhood programs grant account is created in 4 the fund under the authority of the director of the department 5 of human services . Moneys credited to the account are 6 appropriated to and shall be distributed by the department of 7 human services in the form of grants to early childhood Iowa 8 areas pursuant to criteria established by the state board in 9 accordance with law. The criteria shall include but are not 10 limited to a requirement that an early childhood Iowa area must 11 be designated by the state board in order to be eligible to 12 receive an early childhood programs grant. 13 b. An early childhood Iowa area receiving funding from 14 the early childhood programs grant account shall comply with 15 any federal reporting requirements associated with the use 16 of that funding and other results and reporting requirements 17 established by the state board. The department of human 18 services shall provide technical assistance in identifying and 19 meeting the federal requirements. The availability of funding 20 provided from the account is subject to changes in federal 21 requirements and amendments to Iowa law. 22 c. The moneys distributed from the early childhood programs 23 grant account shall be used by early childhood Iowa areas 24 for the purposes of enhancing quality child care capacity in 25 support of parent capability to obtain or retain employment. 26 The moneys shall be used with a primary emphasis on low-income 27 families and children from zero to age five. Moneys shall be 28 provided in a flexible manner and shall be used to implement 29 strategies identified by the early childhood Iowa area to 30 achieve such purposes. The department of human services may 31 use a portion of the funding appropriated to the department 32 under this subsection for provision of technical assistance and 33 -745- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 745/ 1568
H.F. _____ other support to the early childhood Iowa areas developing and 34 implementing strategies with grant moneys distributed from the 35 account. 1 Sec. 1051. Section 256I.11, subsection 5, Code 2023, is 2 amended to read as follows: 3 5. A first years first account is created in the fund under 4 the authority of the department of management . The account 5 shall consist of gift or grant moneys obtained from any source, 6 including but not limited to the federal government. Moneys 7 credited to the account are appropriated to the department to 8 be used for the early childhood-related purposes for which the 9 moneys were received. 10 Sec. 1052. Section 256I.12, subsections 6 and 7, Code 2023, 11 are amended to read as follows: 12 6. Steering committee. The early childhood stakeholders 13 alliance shall operate with a steering committee to organize, 14 manage, and coordinate the activities of the alliance and its 15 component groups. The steering committee may act on behalf of 16 the alliance as necessary. The steering committee membership 17 shall consist of the co-chairpersons of the alliance’s 18 component groups, the administrator of the early childhood Iowa 19 office program , and other leaders designated by the alliance. 20 7. Component groups. The early childhood stakeholders 21 alliance shall maintain component groups to address the 22 key components of the Iowa early childhood system. Each 23 component group shall have one private and one public agency 24 co-chairperson. The alliance may change the component groups 25 as deemed necessary by the alliance. Initially, there shall 26 be a component group for each of the following: The component 27 groups shall implement the strategic plan created pursuant to 28 section 256I.4. 29 a. Governance planning and administration. 30 b. Professional development. 31 c. Public engagement. 32 d. Quality services and programs. 33 -746- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 746/ 1568
H.F. _____ e. Resources and funding. 34 f. Results accountability. 35 Sec. 1053. Section 256I.13, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 1 amended to read as follows: 2 1. In order to implement the legislative intent stated in 3 sections 135.106 and 256I.9 , that priority for family support 4 program funding be given to programs using evidence-based or 5 promising models for family support, it is the intent of the 6 general assembly that by July 1, 2016, ninety percent of state 7 funds expended for family support programs shall be used for 8 evidence-based or promising program models. The remaining ten 9 percent of funds may be used for innovative program models that 10 do not yet meet the definition of evidence-based or promising 11 programs. 12 Sec. 1054. Section 256I.13, subsection 3, paragraphs b and 13 e, Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 14 b. The data on families served that is collected by the 15 family support programs funded through the early childhood 16 Iowa initiative shall include but is not limited to basic 17 demographic information, services received, funding utilized, 18 and program outcomes for the children and families served. The 19 state board shall adopt performance benchmarks for the family 20 support programs and shall revise the Iowa family support 21 credential to incorporate the performance benchmarks on or 22 before January 1, 2014 . 23 e. The state board shall develop a plan to implement a 24 coordinated intake and referral process for publicly funded 25 family support programs in order to engage the families 26 expecting a child or with newborn and infant children through 27 age five in all communities in the state by July 1, 2015 . 28 Sec. 1055. Section 257.11, subsection 4, paragraph e, 29 subparagraphs (2) and (3), Code 2023, are amended to read as 30 follows: 31 (2) The pupil is not in a court-ordered placement under 32 chapter 232 under the care and custody of the department of 33 -747- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 747/ 1568
H.F. _____ health and human services or juvenile court services. 34 (3) The pupil is not in the state training school pursuant 35 to a court order entered under chapter 232 under the care and 1 custody of the department of health and human services. 2 Sec. 1056. Section 257.41, subsection 4, paragraphs b and c, 3 Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 4 b. The student is not in a court-ordered placement under 5 chapter 232 under the care and custody of the department of 6 health and human services or juvenile court services. 7 c. The student is not in the state training school pursuant 8 to a court order entered under chapter 232 under the care and 9 custody of the department of health and human services. 10 Sec. 1057. Section 260C.40, Code 2023, is amended to read 11 as follows: 12 260C.40 Prohibition of controlled substances. 13 Each community college shall adopt a policy that prohibits 14 unlawful possession, use, or distribution of controlled 15 substances by students and employees on property owned 16 or leased by the community college or in conjunction with 17 activities sponsored by a community college. Each community 18 college shall provide information about the policy to all 19 students and employees. The policy shall include a clear 20 statement of sanctions for violation of the policy and 21 information about available drug or alcohol counseling and 22 rehabilitation programs. In carrying out this policy, the 23 community college shall provide substance abuse use disorder 24 prevention programs for students and employees. 25 Sec. 1058. Section 261.2, subsection 6, Code 2023, is 26 amended to read as follows: 27 6. Develop and implement, in cooperation with the 28 department of health and human services and the judicial 29 branch, a program to assist juveniles who are sixteen years of 30 age or older and who have a case permanency plan under chapter 31 232 or 237 or are otherwise under the jurisdiction of chapter 32 232 in applying for federal and state aid available for higher 33 -748- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 748/ 1568
H.F. _____ education. 34 Sec. 1059. Section 261.9, subsection 1, paragraph e, Code 35 2023, is amended to read as follows: 1 e. Adopts a policy that prohibits unlawful possession, 2 use, or distribution of controlled substances by students and 3 employees on property owned or leased by the institution or 4 in conjunction with activities sponsored by the institution. 5 Each institution shall provide information about the policy 6 to all students and employees. The policy shall include a 7 clear statement of sanctions for violation of the policy 8 and information about available drug or alcohol counseling 9 and rehabilitation programs. In carrying out this policy, 10 an institution shall provide substance abuse use disorder 11 prevention programs for students and employees. 12 Sec. 1060. Section 261.71, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 13 amended to read as follows: 14 3. For purposes of this section “graduate student” means 15 a student who has completed at least ninety semester hours, 16 or the trimester or quarter equivalent, of postsecondary 17 course work at a public higher education institution or at an 18 accredited private institution, as defined under section 261.9 . 19 “Underserved area” means a geographical area included on the 20 Iowa governor’s health practitioner shortage area list, which 21 is compiled by the center for rural health and primary care 22 of the Iowa department of public health and human services . 23 The commission shall adopt rules, consistent with rules used 24 for students enrolled in higher education institutions under 25 the control of the state board of regents, for purposes of 26 determining Iowa residency status of graduate students under 27 this section . The commission shall also adopt rules which 28 provide standards, guidelines, and procedures for the receipt, 29 processing, and administration of student applications and 30 loans under this section . 31 Sec. 1061. Section 261.87, subsection 1, paragraph b, Code 32 2023, is amended to read as follows: 33 -749- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 749/ 1568
H.F. _____ b. “Eligible foster care student” means a person who has a 34 high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma under 35 chapter 259A and is described by any of the following: 1 (1) Is age seventeen and is in a court-ordered placement 2 under chapter 232 under the care and custody of the department 3 of health and human services or juvenile court services. 4 (2) Is age seventeen and has been placed in a state juvenile 5 institution pursuant to a court order entered under chapter 6 232 under the care and custody of the department of health and 7 human services. 8 (3) Is described by any of the following: 9 (a) On the date the person reached age eighteen or during 10 the thirty calendar days preceding or succeeding that date, 11 the person was in a licensed foster care placement pursuant 12 to a court order entered under chapter 232 under the care and 13 custody of the department of health and human services or 14 juvenile court services. 15 (b) On the date the person reached age eighteen or during 16 the thirty calendar days preceding or succeeding that date, the 17 person was under a court order under chapter 232 to live with a 18 relative or other suitable person. 19 (c) The person was in a licensed foster care placement 20 pursuant to an order entered under chapter 232 prior to being 21 legally adopted after reaching age sixteen. 22 (d) On the date the person reached age eighteen or during 23 the thirty calendar days preceding or succeeding that date, 24 the person was placed in a state juvenile institution pursuant 25 to a court order entered under chapter 232 under the care and 26 custody of the department of health and human services. 27 Sec. 1062. Section 261B.11, subsection 1, paragraph m, Code 28 2023, is amended to read as follows: 29 m. Higher education institutions located in Iowa whose 30 massage therapy curriculum is approved under administrative 31 rules of the professional licensure division of the department 32 of public health and human services and whose instructors are 33 -750- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 750/ 1568
H.F. _____ licensed massage therapists under chapter 152C . 34 Sec. 1063. Section 262.9A, Code 2023, is amended to read as 35 follows: 1 262.9A Prohibition of controlled substances. 2 The state board of regents shall adopt a policy that 3 prohibits unlawful possession, use, or distribution of 4 controlled substances by students and employees on property 5 owned or leased by an institution or in conjunction with 6 activities sponsored by an institution governed by the board. 7 Each institution shall provide information about the policy 8 to all students and employees. The policy shall include a 9 clear statement of sanctions for violation of the policy 10 and information about available drug or alcohol counseling 11 and rehabilitation programs. In carrying out this policy, 12 the institutions shall provide substance abuse use disorder 13 prevention programs for students and employees. 14 Sec. 1064. Section 262.70, Code 2023, is amended to read as 15 follows: 16 262.70 Education, prevention, and research programs in mental 17 health and disability services. 18 The division of mental health and disability services of 19 the department of health and human services may contract with 20 the board of regents or any institution under the board’s 21 jurisdiction to establish and maintain programs of education, 22 prevention, and research in the fields of mental health, 23 intellectual disability, developmental disabilities, and 24 brain injury. The board may delegate responsibility for these 25 programs to the state psychiatric hospital, the university 26 hospital, or any other appropriate entity under the board’s 27 jurisdiction. 28 Sec. 1065. Section 262.71, Code 2023, is amended to read as 29 follows: 30 262.71 Center for early development education. 31 The board of regents shall develop a center for early 32 development education at one of the regents institutions 33 -751- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 751/ 1568
H.F. _____ specified in section 262.7, subsections 1 through 3 . The 34 center’s programs shall be conducted in a laboratory school 35 setting to serve as a model for early childhood education. 1 The programs shall include, but not be limited to, programs 2 designed to accommodate the needs of at-risk children. The 3 teacher education programs at all three state universities 4 shall cooperate in developing the center and its programs. The 5 center’s programs shall take a holistic approach and the center 6 shall, in developing its programs, consult with representatives 7 from each of the following agencies, institutions, or groups: 8 1. The university of northern Iowa. 9 2. Iowa state university. 10 3. The university of Iowa. 11 4. The division of child and family services of the 12 department of human services. 13 5. The department of public health. 14 6. 4. The department of health and human services. 15 7. 5. An early childhood development specialist from an 16 area education agency. 17 8. 6. A parent of a child in a head start program. 18 9. 7. The department of education. 19 10. 8. The child development coordinating council. 20 Sec. 1066. Section 262.78, subsections 2 and 3, Code 2023, 21 are amended to read as follows: 22 2. The center shall cooperate with the center for rural 23 health and primary care, established under department of health 24 and human services pursuant to section 135.107 , the center 25 for health effects of environmental contamination established 26 pursuant to section 263.17 , and the department of agriculture 27 and land stewardship. The agencies shall coordinate programs 28 to the extent practicable. 29 3. The president of the university of Iowa, in consultation 30 with the president of Iowa state university of science and 31 technology, shall employ a full-time director of the center. 32 The center may employ staff to carry out the center’s purpose. 33 -752- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 752/ 1568
H.F. _____ The director shall coordinate the agricultural health and 34 safety programs of the center. The director shall regularly 35 meet and consult with the center for rural health and primary 1 care department of health and human services pursuant to 2 section 135.107 . The director shall provide the board of 3 regents with relevant information regarding the center. 4 Sec. 1067. Section 263.8, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 5 amended to read as follows: 6 2. In addition to its regular work, the state hygienic 7 laboratory shall perform without charge all bacteriological, 8 serological, and epidemiological examinations and 9 investigations which may be required by the Iowa department of 10 public health and human services and the department shall adopt 11 rules pursuant to chapter 17A therefor for the examinations 12 and investigations . The laboratory shall also provide, those 13 laboratory, scientific field measurement, and environmental 14 quality services which, by contract, are requested by the other 15 agencies of government. 16 Sec. 1068. Section 263.10, Code 2023, is amended to read as 17 follows: 18 263.10 Persons admitted. 19 Every resident of the state who is not more than twenty-one 20 years of age, who has such severe disabilities as to be unable 21 to acquire an education in the public or accredited nonpublic 22 schools, and every such person who is twenty-one and under 23 thirty-five years of age who has the consent of the state board 24 of regents, shall be entitled to receive an education, care, 25 and training in the university of Iowa hospitals and clinics 26 center for disabilities and development, and nonresidents 27 similarly situated may be entitled to an education and care at 28 the center upon such terms as may be fixed by the state board 29 of regents. The fee for nonresidents shall be not less than 30 the average expense of resident pupils and shall be paid in 31 advance. Residents and persons under the care and control of a 32 director of a division of the department of health and human 33 -753- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 753/ 1568
H.F. _____ services who have severe disabilities may be transferred to the 34 center upon such terms as may be agreed upon by the state board 35 of regents and the director of health and human services . 1 Sec. 1069. Section 263.17, subsection 2, paragraph a, 2 subparagraph (10), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 3 (10) The Iowa department of public health and human 4 services . 5 Sec. 1070. Section 263.17, subsection 7, Code 2023, is 6 amended to read as follows: 7 7. The center shall cooperate with the center for rural 8 health and primary care, established under department of 9 health and human services pursuant to section 135.107 , the 10 center for agricultural safety and health established under 11 section 262.78 , and the department of agriculture and land 12 stewardship. The agencies shall coordinate programs to the 13 extent practicable. 14 Sec. 1071. Section 263.21, Code 2023, is amended to read as 15 follows: 16 263.21 Transfer of patients from state institutions. 17 The director of the department of health and human services, 18 in respect to institutions under the director’s control, the 19 administrator of any of the divisions of the department, in 20 respect to the institutions under the administrator’s control, 21 the director of the department of corrections, in respect to 22 the institutions under the department’s control, and the state 23 board of regents, in respect to the Iowa braille and sight 24 saving school and the Iowa school for the deaf, may send any 25 inmate, student, or patient of an institution, or any person 26 committed or applying for admission to an institution, to 27 the university of Iowa hospitals and clinics for treatment 28 and care. The department of health and human services, the 29 department of corrections, and the state board of regents shall 30 respectively pay the traveling expenses of such patient, and 31 when necessary the traveling expenses of an attendant for 32 the patient, out of funds appropriated for the use of the 33 -754- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 754/ 1568
H.F. _____ institution from which the patient is sent. 34 Sec. 1072. Section 263.17, subsection 2, paragraph a, 35 subparagraph (10), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 1 (10) The Iowa department of public health and human 2 services . 3 Sec. 1073. Section 263B.7, Code 2023, is amended to read as 4 follows: 5 263B.7 Ancient remains. 6 The state archaeologist has the primary responsibility 7 for investigating, preserving, and reinterring discoveries 8 of ancient human remains. For the purposes of this section , 9 ancient human remains are those remains found within the state 10 which are more than one hundred fifty years old. The state 11 archaeologist shall make arrangements for the services of a 12 forensic osteologist in studying and interpreting ancient 13 burials and may designate other qualified archaeologists to 14 assist the state archaeologist in recovering physical and 15 cultural information about the ancient burials. The state 16 archaeologist shall file with the Iowa department of public 17 health and human services a written report containing both 18 physical and cultural information regarding the remains at the 19 conclusion of each investigation. 20 Sec. 1074. Section 272C.1, subsection 6, paragraph ad, Code 21 2023, is amended to read as follows: 22 ad. The director of public health and human services in 23 certifying emergency medical care providers and emergency 24 medical care services pursuant to chapter 147A . 25 Sec. 1075. Section 272C.3, subsection 1, paragraph k, Code 26 2023, is amended to read as follows: 27 k. Establish a licensee review committee for the purpose 28 of evaluating and monitoring licensees who are impaired as 29 a result of alcohol or drug abuse substance use disorder , 30 dependency, or addiction, or by any mental or physical disorder 31 or disability, and who self-report the impairment to the 32 committee, or who are referred by the board to the committee. 33 -755- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 755/ 1568
H.F. _____ Members of the committee shall receive actual expenses for the 34 performance of their duties and shall be eligible to receive 35 per diem compensation pursuant to section 7E.6 . The board 1 shall adopt rules for the establishment and administration of 2 the committee, including but not limited to establishment of 3 the criteria for eligibility for referral to the committee and 4 the grounds for disciplinary action for noncompliance with 5 committee decisions. Information in the possession of the 6 board or the licensee review committee, under this paragraph, 7 shall be subject to the confidentiality requirements of section 8 272C.6 . Referral of a licensee by the board to a licensee 9 review committee shall not relieve the board of any duties 10 of the board and shall not divest the board of any authority 11 or jurisdiction otherwise provided. A licensee who violates 12 section 272C.10 or the rules of the board while under review by 13 the licensee review committee shall be referred to the board 14 for appropriate action. 15 Sec. 1076. Section 272C.3, subsection 4, paragraph b, Code 16 2023, is amended to read as follows: 17 b. All health care boards shall file written decisions 18 which specify the sanction entered by the board with the Iowa 19 department of public health and human services which shall be 20 available to the public upon request. All non-health care 21 boards shall have on file the written and specified decisions 22 and sanctions entered by the board and shall be available to 23 the public upon request. 24 Sec. 1077. Section 272C.4, subsection 9, Code 2023, is 25 amended to read as follows: 26 9. Require each health care licensing board to file with 27 the Iowa department of public health and human services a copy 28 of each decision of the board imposing licensee discipline. 29 Each non-health care board shall have on file a copy of each 30 decision of the board imposing licensee discipline which 31 copy shall be properly dated and shall be in simple language 32 and in the most concise form consistent with clearness and 33 -756- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 756/ 1568
H.F. _____ comprehensiveness of subject matter. 34 Sec. 1078. Section 272C.6, subsection 6, paragraph b, Code 35 2023, is amended to read as follows: 1 b. The department of agriculture and land stewardship, 2 the department of commerce, and the Iowa department of public 3 health and human services shall each adopt rules pursuant to 4 chapter 17A which provide for the allocation of fees and costs 5 collected pursuant to this section to the board under its 6 jurisdiction collecting the fees and costs. The fees and costs 7 shall be considered repayment receipts as defined in section 8 8.2 . 9 Sec. 1079. Section 279.49, subsections 1 and 3, Code 2023, 10 are amended to read as follows: 11 1. The board of directors of a school corporation may 12 operate or contract for the operation of a program to provide 13 child care to children not enrolled in school or to students 14 enrolled in kindergarten through grade six before and after 15 school, or to both. Programs operated or contracted by a 16 board shall be licensed by the department of health and human 17 services under chapter 237A as a child care center unless 18 the program is exempt from licensure under chapter 237A . 19 Notwithstanding requirements of the department of health and 20 human services regarding space allocated to child care centers 21 licensed under chapter 237A , a program operated or contracted 22 by a board which is located on school grounds may define 23 alternative spaces, in policy and procedures, appropriate to 24 meet the needs of children in the program if the primary space 25 is required for another use. 26 3. The facilities housing a program operated under this 27 section shall comply with standards adopted by the state fire 28 marshal for school buildings under chapter 100 . In addition, 29 if a program involves children who are younger than school 30 age, the facilities housing those children shall meet the fire 31 safety standards which would apply to that age of child in a 32 child care facility licensed by the department of health and 33 -757- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 757/ 1568
H.F. _____ human services. 34 Sec. 1080. Section 279.50, subsection 8, Code 2023, is 35 amended to read as follows: 1 8. The department of education shall identify and 2 disseminate information about early intervention programs 3 for students who are at the greatest risk of suffering from 4 the problem of dropping out of school, substance abuse use 5 disorder , adolescent pregnancy, or suicide. 6 Sec. 1081. Section 279.60, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 7 amended to read as follows: 8 2. The school district shall also collect information from 9 each parent, guardian, or legal custodian of a kindergarten 10 student enrolled in the district on whether the student 11 attended preschool. Each school district shall report the 12 preschool information collected to the department of education 13 in the manner prescribed by the department not later than 14 January 1 of that school year. The early childhood Iowa office 15 program in the department of management health and human 16 services shall have access to the raw data. The department of 17 education shall review the information submitted pursuant to 18 this section and shall submit its findings and recommendations 19 annually in a report to the governor, the general assembly, the 20 early childhood Iowa state board, and the early childhood Iowa 21 area boards. 22 Sec. 1082. Section 279.76, subsection 3, paragraph a, Code 23 2023, is amended to read as follows: 24 a. “Emergent care situation” means a sudden or unforeseen 25 occurrence or onset of a medical or behavioral condition that 26 could result in serious injury or harm to a student or others 27 in the event immediate medical attention is not provided. 28 “Emergent care situation” includes the need to screen a student 29 or others for symptoms or exposures during an outbreak or 30 public health event of concern as designated by the department 31 of public health and human services . 32 Sec. 1083. Section 280.13C, subsection 3, paragraph a, Code 33 -758- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 758/ 1568
H.F. _____ 2023, is amended to read as follows: 34 a. The department of public health and human services , the 35 Iowa high school athletic association, and the Iowa girls high 1 school athletic union shall work together to develop training 2 materials and courses regarding concussions and brain injuries, 3 including training regarding evaluation, prevention, symptoms, 4 risks, and long-term effects of concussions and brain injuries. 5 Each coach or contest official shall complete such training at 6 least every two years. 7 Sec. 1084. Section 280.13C, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 8 amended to read as follows: 9 4. Guidelines and information sheet. 10 a. The department of public health and human services , the 11 Iowa high school athletic association, and the Iowa girls high 12 school athletic union shall work together to distribute the 13 guidelines of the centers for disease control and prevention 14 of the United States department of health and human services 15 and other pertinent information to inform and educate coaches, 16 students, and the parents and guardians of students of the 17 risks, signs, symptoms, and behaviors consistent with a 18 concussion or brain injury, including the danger of continuing 19 to participate in extracurricular interscholastic activities 20 after suffering a concussion or brain injury and their 21 responsibility to report such signs, symptoms, and behaviors 22 if they occur. 23 b. For school years beginning on or after July 1, 2018, 24 each school district and nonpublic school shall provide to the 25 parent or guardian of each student in grades seven through 26 twelve a concussion and brain injury information sheet, 27 as provided by the department of public health and human 28 services , the Iowa high school athletic association, and the 29 Iowa girls high school athletic union. The student and the 30 student’s parent or guardian shall sign and return a copy 31 of the concussion and brain injury information sheet to the 32 student’s school prior to the student’s participation in any 33 -759- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 759/ 1568
H.F. _____ extracurricular interscholastic activity. 34 Sec. 1085. Section 280.13C, subsection 6, paragraph a, Code 35 2023, is amended to read as follows: 1 a. The department of public health and human services , in 2 cooperation with the Iowa high school athletic association 3 and the Iowa girls high school athletic union, shall develop 4 a return-to-play protocol based on peer-reviewed scientific 5 evidence consistent with the guidelines of the centers for 6 disease control and prevention of the United States department 7 of health and human services, for a student’s return to 8 participation in any extracurricular interscholastic activity 9 after showing signs, symptoms, or behaviors consistent with a 10 concussion or brain injury. The department of public health 11 and human services shall adopt the return-to-play protocol 12 by rule pursuant to chapter 17A . The board of directors 13 of each school district and the authorities in charge of 14 each accredited nonpublic school with enrolled students who 15 participate in an extracurricular interscholastic activity 16 which is a contest in grades seven through twelve shall adopt 17 such protocol by July 1, 2019. 18 Sec. 1086. Section 280.16, subsection 1, paragraph a, Code 19 2023, is amended to read as follows: 20 a. “Bronchodilator” means a bronchodilator as recommended 21 by the department of public health and human services for 22 treatment of a student’s respiratory distress, asthma, or other 23 airway constricting disease. 24 Sec. 1087. Section 280.16, subsection 7, Code 2023, is 25 amended to read as follows: 26 7. The Iowa braille and sight saving school, the Iowa school 27 for the deaf, and the institutions under the control of the 28 department of health and human services as provided in section 29 218.1 are exempt from the provisions of this section . 30 Sec. 1088. Section 280.17, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 31 amended to read as follows: 32 1. The board of directors of a school district and the 33 -760- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 760/ 1568
H.F. _____ authorities in charge of a nonpublic school shall prescribe 34 procedures, in accordance with the guidelines contained in 35 the model policy developed by the department of education in 1 consultation with the department of health and human services, 2 and adopted by the department of education pursuant to chapter 3 17A , for the handling of reports of child abuse, as defined in 4 section 232.68, subsection 2 , paragraph “a” , subparagraph (1), 5 (3), or (5), alleged to have been committed by an employee or 6 agent of the public or nonpublic school. 7 Sec. 1089. Section 280.25, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 8 amended to read as follows: 9 1. The board of directors of each public school and the 10 authorities in charge of each accredited nonpublic school 11 shall adopt a policy and the superintendent of each public 12 school shall adopt rules which provide that the school 13 district or school may share information contained within a 14 student’s permanent record pursuant to an interagency agreement 15 with state and local agencies that are part of the juvenile 16 justice system. These agencies include, but are not limited 17 to, juvenile court services, the department of health and 18 human services, and local law enforcement authorities. The 19 disclosure of information shall be directly related to the 20 juvenile justice system’s ability to effectively serve, prior 21 to adjudication, the student whose records are being released. 22 Sec. 1090. Section 280.29, subsection 1, paragraph e, Code 23 2023, is amended to read as follows: 24 e. Enter into a memorandum of understanding with the 25 department of health and human services regarding the exchange 26 of information as appropriate to facilitate the enrollment 27 transition of children adjudicated under chapter 232 or 28 receiving foster care services from one school to another 29 school. 30 Sec. 1091. Section 280.32, subsections 3 and 6, Code 2023, 31 are amended to read as follows: 32 3. Radon testing pursuant to this section conducted on and 33 -761- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 761/ 1568
H.F. _____ after July 1, 2022, shall be conducted by a person certified 34 to conduct such testing pursuant to section 136B.1 or by 35 district employees that have completed a school radon testing 1 training program approved by the department of education and 2 the department of public health and human services . District 3 employees that have completed training shall not perform 4 testing services in locations other than the employee’s 5 employing district. The department of public health and human 6 services shall maintain and make available to school districts 7 a list of such approved school radon testing training programs. 8 Testing shall be based on recognized national standards that 9 outline school radon testing practices. 10 6. In consultation with appropriate stakeholders and the 11 department of education, the department of public health and 12 human services shall adopt rules to administer this section . 13 Sec. 1092. Section 280A.1, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 14 amended to read as follows: 15 3. “Behavioral health screening” or “screening” means a 16 screening and assessment performed using a universal behavioral 17 health screening and assessment tool, approved for use by the 18 department of education in consultation with the department of 19 public health and the department of human services, to identify 20 factors that place children at higher risk for behavioral 21 health conditions, to determine appropriate treatment or 22 intervention, and to identify the need for referral for 23 appropriate services. 24 Sec. 1093. Section 282.18, subsection 7, paragraph b, Code 25 2023, is amended to read as follows: 26 b. If a request to transfer is due to a change in family 27 residence, a change in a child’s residence from the residence 28 of one parent or guardian to the residence of a different 29 parent or guardian, a change in the state in which the family 30 residence is located, a change in a child’s parents’ marital 31 status, a guardianship proceeding, placement in foster care, 32 adoption, participation in a foreign exchange program, or 33 -762- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 762/ 1568
H.F. _____ participation in a substance abuse use disorder or mental 34 health treatment program, and the child who is the subject of 35 the request is enrolled in any grade from kindergarten through 1 grade twelve or who is a prekindergarten student enrolled in a 2 special education program at the time of the request and is not 3 currently using any provision of open enrollment, the parent or 4 guardian of the child shall have the option to have the child 5 remain in the child’s original district of residence under open 6 enrollment with no interruption in the child’s educational 7 program. If a parent or guardian exercises this option, the 8 child’s new district of residence is not required to pay the 9 amount calculated in subsection 5 or 6 , as applicable, until 10 the start of the first full year of enrollment of the child. 11 Sec. 1094. Section 282.18, subsection 9, paragraph a, 12 subparagraph (8), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 13 (8) If the pupil participates in open enrollment because 14 of circumstances that meet the definition of good cause. For 15 purposes of this subparagraph, “good cause” means a change in a 16 child’s residence due to a change in family residence, a change 17 in a child’s residence from the residence of one parent or 18 guardian to the residence of a different parent or guardian, a 19 change in the state in which the family residence is located, 20 a change in a child’s parents’ marital status, a guardianship 21 or custody proceeding, placement in foster care, adoption, 22 participation in a foreign exchange program, initial placement 23 of a prekindergarten student in a special education program 24 requiring specially designed instruction, or participation 25 in a substance abuse use disorder or mental health treatment 26 program, a change in the status of a child’s resident district 27 such as removal of accreditation by the state board, surrender 28 of accreditation, or permanent closure of a nonpublic school, 29 revocation of a charter school contract as provided in section 30 256E.10 or 256F.8 , the failure of negotiations for a whole 31 grade sharing, reorganization, dissolution agreement, or the 32 rejection of a current whole grade sharing agreement, or 33 -763- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 763/ 1568
H.F. _____ reorganization plan. 34 Sec. 1095. Section 282.19, Code 2023, is amended to read as 35 follows: 1 282.19 Child living in substance abuse use disorder or foster 2 care placement. 3 1. A child who is living in a facility that provides 4 residential treatment as “facility” is defined in section 5 125.2 , which is located in a school district other than the 6 school district in which the child resided before entering the 7 facility may enroll in and attend an accredited school in the 8 school district in which the child is living. 9 2. A child who is living in a licensed individual or agency 10 child foster care facility, as defined in section 237.1 , or 11 in an unlicensed relative foster care placement, shall remain 12 enrolled in and attend an accredited school in the school 13 district in which the child resided and is enrolled at the 14 time of placement, unless it is determined by the juvenile 15 court or the public or private agency of this state that has 16 responsibility for the child’s placement that remaining in such 17 school is not in the best interests of the child. If such 18 a determination is made, the child may attend an accredited 19 school located in the school district in which the child is 20 living and not in the school district in which the child 21 resided prior to receiving foster care. 22 3. The instructional costs for students who do not require 23 special education shall be paid as provided in section 282.31, 24 subsection 1 , paragraph “b” , or for students who require 25 special education shall be paid as provided in section 282.31, 26 subsection 2 or 3 . 27 Sec. 1096. Section 282.27, subsection 3, paragraph b, Code 28 2023, is amended to read as follows: 29 b. The child is not placed by the department of health and 30 human services or a court in a day program treatment program in 31 such psychiatric unit or institution. 32 Sec. 1097. Section 282.27, subsection 4, paragraph b, Code 33 -764- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 764/ 1568
H.F. _____ 2023, is amended to read as follows: 34 b. The child is not placed by the department of health and 35 human services or a court in a day program treatment program in 1 such psychiatric unit or institution. 2 Sec. 1098. Section 282.33, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 3 amended to read as follows: 4 1. A child who resides in an institution for children under 5 the jurisdiction of the director of health and human services 6 referred to in section 218.1, subsection 3, 4, 5, or 6 , and who 7 is not enrolled in the educational program of the district of 8 residence of the child, shall receive appropriate educational 9 services. The institution in which the child resides shall 10 submit a proposed program and budget based on the average daily 11 attendance of the children residing in the institution to the 12 department of education and the department of health and human 13 services by January 1 for the next succeeding school year. The 14 department of education shall review and approve or modify the 15 proposed program and budget and shall notify the department 16 of administrative services of its action by February 1. The 17 department of administrative services shall pay the approved 18 budget amount to the department of health and human services in 19 monthly installments beginning September 15 and ending June 15 20 of the next succeeding school year. The installments shall be 21 as nearly equal as possible as determined by the department of 22 administrative services, taking into consideration the relative 23 budget and cash position of the state’s resources. The 24 department of administrative services shall pay the approved 25 budget amount for the department of health and human services 26 from the moneys appropriated under section 257.16 and the 27 department of health and human services shall distribute the 28 payment to the institution. The institution shall submit an 29 accounting for the actual cost of the program to the department 30 of education by August 1 of the following school year. The 31 department shall review and approve or modify all expenditures 32 incurred in compliance with the guidelines adopted pursuant to 33 -765- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 765/ 1568
H.F. _____ section 256.7, subsection 10 , and shall notify the department 34 of administrative services of the approved accounting amount. 35 The approved accounting amount shall be compared with any 1 amounts paid by the department of administrative services to 2 the department of health and human services and any differences 3 added to or subtracted from the October payment made under this 4 subsection for the next school year. Any amount paid by the 5 department of administrative services shall be deducted monthly 6 from the state foundation aid paid under section 257.16 to all 7 school districts in the state during the subsequent fiscal 8 year. The portion of the total amount of the approved budget 9 that shall be deducted from the state aid of a school district 10 shall be the same as the ratio that the budget enrollment for 11 the budget year of the school district bears to the total 12 budget enrollment in the state for that budget year in which 13 the deduction is made. 14 Sec. 1099. Section 283A.2, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 15 amended to read as follows: 16 3. Each school district that operates or provides for 17 a school breakfast or lunch program shall provide for the 18 forwarding of information from the applications for the school 19 breakfast or lunch program, for which federal funding is 20 provided, to identify children for enrollment in the medical 21 assistance program pursuant to chapter 249A or the healthy 22 and well kids in Iowa program pursuant to chapter 514I to the 23 department of health and human services. 24 Sec. 1100. Section 285.1, subsection 1, paragraph a, 25 subparagraph (3), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 26 (3) Children attending prekindergarten programs offered or 27 sponsored by the district or nonpublic school and approved by 28 the department of education or department of health and human 29 services or children participating in preschool in an approved 30 local program under chapter 256C may be provided transportation 31 services. However, transportation services provided to 32 nonpublic school children are not eligible for reimbursement 33 -766- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 766/ 1568
H.F. _____ under this chapter . 34 Sec. 1101. Section 303.3C, subsection 1, paragraph a, Code 35 2023, is amended to read as follows: 1 a. The department of cultural affairs shall establish 2 and administer an Iowa great places program for purposes 3 of combining resources of state government in an effort to 4 showcase the unique and authentic qualities of communities, 5 regions, neighborhoods, and districts that make such places 6 exceptional places to work and live. The department of 7 cultural affairs shall provide administrative assistance to 8 the Iowa great places board. The department of cultural 9 affairs shall coordinate the efforts of the Iowa great places 10 board with the efforts of state agencies participating in 11 the program which shall include , but not be limited to , the 12 economic development authority, the Iowa finance authority, the 13 department of health and human rights services , the department 14 of natural resources, the state department of transportation, 15 and the department of workforce development. 16 Sec. 1102. Section 307.24, subsection 5, paragraph b, Code 17 2023, is amended to read as follows: 18 b. For department of health and human services facility 19 roads, six and one-half percent. 20 Sec. 1103. Section 321.1, subsection 8, paragraph g, Code 21 2023, is amended to read as follows: 22 g. If authorized to transport patients or clients by the 23 director of the department of health and human services or the 24 director’s designee, an employee of the department of health 25 and human services is not a chauffeur when transporting the 26 patients or clients in an automobile. 27 Sec. 1104. Section 321.19, subsection 1, paragraph c, 28 subparagraph (3), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 29 (3) Persons in the department of justice, the alcoholic 30 beverages division of the department of commerce, disease 31 investigators of the Iowa department of public health and human 32 services , the department of inspections and appeals, and the 33 -767- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 767/ 1568
H.F. _____ department of revenue, who are regularly assigned to conduct 34 investigations which cannot reasonably be conducted with a 35 vehicle displaying “official” state registration plates. 1 Sec. 1105. Section 321.34, subsection 11A, paragraphs b and 2 c, Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 3 b. Love our kids plates shall be designed by the department 4 in cooperation with the Iowa department of public health and 5 human services . 6 c. The special fee for letter-number designated love our 7 kids plates is thirty-five dollars. The fee for personalized 8 love our kids plates is twenty-five dollars, which shall 9 be paid in addition to the special love our kids fee of 10 thirty-five dollars. The fees collected by the director under 11 this subsection shall be paid monthly to the treasurer of 12 state and deposited in the road use tax fund. The treasurer 13 of state shall transfer monthly from the statutory allocations 14 fund created under section 321.145, subsection 2 , to the Iowa 15 department of public health and human services the amount 16 of the special fees collected in the previous month for the 17 love our kids plates. Notwithstanding section 8.33 , moneys 18 transferred under this subsection shall not revert to the 19 general fund of the state. 20 Sec. 1106. Section 321.34, subsection 23, paragraph c, Code 21 2023, is amended to read as follows: 22 c. The special fee for letter-number designated breast 23 cancer awareness plates is thirty-five dollars. The fee for 24 personalized breast cancer awareness plates is twenty-five 25 dollars, which shall be paid in addition to the special 26 breast cancer awareness fee of thirty-five dollars. The fees 27 collected by the director under this subsection shall be paid 28 monthly to the treasurer of state and deposited in the road 29 use tax fund. The treasurer of state shall transfer monthly 30 from the statutory allocations fund created under section 31 321.145, subsection 2 , to the Iowa department of public health 32 and human services the amount of the special fees collected 33 -768- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 768/ 1568
H.F. _____ in the previous month for the breast cancer awareness plates 34 and such funds are appropriated to the Iowa department of 35 public health and human services . The Iowa department of 1 public health and human services shall distribute one hundred 2 percent of the funds received monthly in the form of grants to 3 support breast cancer screenings for both men and women who 4 meet eligibility requirements like those established by the 5 Susan G. Komen foundation. In the awarding of grants, the Iowa 6 department of public health and human services shall give first 7 consideration to affiliates of the Susan G. Komen foundation 8 and similar nonprofit organizations providing for breast cancer 9 screenings at no cost in Iowa. Notwithstanding section 8.33 , 10 moneys transferred under this subsection shall not revert to 11 the general fund of the state. 12 Sec. 1107. Section 321.178, subsection 1, paragraph a, 13 subparagraph (1), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 14 (1) A minimum of four hours of instruction concerning 15 substance abuse use disorder and distracted driving. 16 Sec. 1108. Section 321.178A, subsection 3, paragraph a, 17 subparagraph (2), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 18 (2) Instruction concerning substance abuse use disorder and 19 distracted driving. 20 Sec. 1109. Section 321.215, subsection 1, paragraph a, 21 subparagraph (4), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 22 (4) The person’s substance abuse use disorder treatment. 23 Sec. 1110. Section 321.231B, subsection 1, paragraph b, 24 Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 25 b. An emergency medical care provider, as defined in 26 section 147A.1 , operating the authorized emergency vehicle who 27 has completed an emergency vehicle operations course and any 28 applicable continuing education requirements established or 29 approved by the department of public health and human services . 30 Sec. 1111. Section 321.423, subsection 7, paragraph a, 31 subparagraph (2), unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended 32 to read as follows: 33 -769- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 769/ 1568
H.F. _____ On a vehicle authorized by the director of public health and 34 human services when all of the following apply: 35 Sec. 1112. Section 321.423, subsection 7, paragraph a, 1 subparagraph (2), subparagraph division (b), Code 2023, is 2 amended to read as follows: 3 (b) The request for authorization is made by the member 4 on forms provided by the Iowa department of public health and 5 human services . 6 Sec. 1113. Section 321.423, subsection 7, paragraph b, Code 7 2023, is amended to read as follows: 8 b. The Iowa department of public health and human services 9 shall adopt rules to establish issuance standards, including 10 allowing local emergency medical service providers to issue 11 certificates of authorization, and shall adopt rules to 12 establish certificate of authorization revocation procedures. 13 Sec. 1114. Section 321.451, subsection 1, paragraph h, Code 14 2023, is amended to read as follows: 15 h. A vehicle owned by a chief, medical director, or 16 certified medical provider of an authorized emergency medical 17 service, if the application for a certificate of designation is 18 requested by the chief, medical officer, or medical director 19 of the authorized emergency medical service. However, the 20 department shall not approve an application received pursuant 21 to this paragraph unless the owner of the vehicle has completed 22 an emergency vehicle operations course approved by the 23 department of public health and human services , and provided 24 proof of financial liability coverage or risk pool coverage. 25 Sec. 1115. Section 321J.2, subsection 3, paragraph e, Code 26 2023, is amended to read as follows: 27 e. Assignment to substance abuse use disorder evaluation and 28 treatment, a course for drinking drivers, and, if available and 29 appropriate, a reality education substance abuse use disorder 30 prevention program pursuant to section 321J.24 . 31 Sec. 1116. Section 321J.2, subsection 4, paragraph d, Code 32 2023, is amended to read as follows: 33 -770- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 770/ 1568
H.F. _____ d. Assignment to substance abuse use disorder evaluation and 34 treatment, a course for drinking drivers, and, if available and 35 appropriate, a reality education substance abuse use disorder 1 prevention program pursuant to section 321J.24 . 2 Sec. 1117. Section 321J.2, subsection 5, paragraph d, Code 3 2023, is amended to read as follows: 4 d. Assignment to substance abuse use disorder evaluation and 5 treatment, a course for drinking drivers, and, if available and 6 appropriate, a reality education substance abuse use disorder 7 prevention program pursuant to section 321J.24 . 8 Sec. 1118. Section 321J.2, subsection 7, paragraphs a and b, 9 Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 10 a. All persons convicted of an offense under subsection 2 11 shall be ordered, at the person’s expense, to undergo, prior 12 to sentencing, a substance abuse use disorder evaluation. The 13 court shall order the person to follow the recommendations 14 proposed in the substance abuse use disorder evaluation as 15 provided in section 321J.3 . 16 b. Where the program is available and is appropriate for 17 the convicted person, a person convicted of an offense under 18 subsection 2 shall be ordered to participate in a reality 19 education substance abuse use disorder prevention program as 20 provided in section 321J.24 . 21 Sec. 1119. Section 321J.3, Code 2023, is amended to read as 22 follows: 23 321J.3 Substance abuse use disorder evaluation or treatment 24 —— rules. 25 1. a. In addition to orders issued pursuant to section 26 321J.2, subsections 3, 4, and 5 , and section 321J.17 , the court 27 shall order any defendant convicted under section 321J.2 to 28 follow the recommendations proposed in the substance abuse 29 use disorder evaluation for appropriate substance abuse use 30 disorder treatment for the defendant. Court-ordered substance 31 abuse use disorder treatment is subject to the periodic 32 reporting requirements of section 125.86 . 33 -771- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 771/ 1568
H.F. _____ b. If a defendant is committed by the court to a substance 34 abuse use disorder treatment facility, the administrator of the 35 facility shall report to the court when it is determined that 1 the defendant has received the maximum benefit of treatment 2 at the facility and the defendant shall be released from the 3 facility. The time for which the defendant is committed for 4 treatment shall be credited against the defendant’s sentence. 5 c. The court may prescribe the length of time for the 6 evaluation and treatment or it may request that the community 7 college or other approved provider conducting the course 8 for drinking drivers which the person is ordered to attend 9 or the treatment program to which the person is committed 10 immediately report to the court when the person has received 11 maximum benefit from the course for drinking drivers or 12 treatment program or has recovered from the person’s addiction, 13 dependency, or tendency to chronically abuse use alcohol or 14 drugs. 15 d. Upon successfully completing a course for drinking 16 drivers or an ordered substance abuse use disorder treatment 17 program, a court may place the person on probation for six 18 months and as a condition of probation, the person shall 19 attend a program providing posttreatment services relating to 20 substance abuse use disorder as approved by the court. 21 e. A person committed under this section who does not 22 possess sufficient income or estate to make payment of the 23 costs of the treatment in whole or in part shall be considered 24 a state patient and the costs of treatment shall be paid as 25 provided in section 125.44 . 26 f. A defendant who fails to carry out the order of the 27 court shall be confined in the county jail for twenty days in 28 addition to any other imprisonment ordered by the court or may 29 be ordered to perform unpaid community service work, and shall 30 be placed on probation for one year with a violation of this 31 probation punishable as contempt of court. 32 g. In addition to any other condition of probation, the 33 -772- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 772/ 1568
H.F. _____ person shall attend a program providing substance abuse use 34 disorder prevention services or posttreatment services related 35 to substance abuse use disorder as ordered by the court. The 1 person shall report to the person’s probation officer as 2 ordered concerning proof of attendance at the treatment program 3 or posttreatment program ordered by the court. Failure to 4 attend or complete the program shall be considered a violation 5 of probation and is punishable as contempt of court. 6 2. a. Upon a second or subsequent offense in violation of 7 section 321J.2 , the court upon hearing may commit the defendant 8 for inpatient treatment of alcoholism or drug addiction 9 or dependency to any hospital, institution, or community 10 correctional facility in Iowa providing such treatment. The 11 time for which the defendant is committed for treatment shall 12 be credited against the defendant’s sentence. 13 b. The court may prescribe the length of time for the 14 evaluation and treatment or it may request that the hospital 15 to which the person is committed immediately report to the 16 court when the person has received maximum benefit from the 17 program of the hospital or institution or has recovered from 18 the person’s addiction, dependency, or tendency to chronically 19 abuse use alcohol or drugs. 20 c. A person committed under this section who does not 21 possess sufficient income or estate to make payment of the 22 costs of the treatment in whole or in part shall be considered 23 a state patient and the costs of treatment shall be paid as 24 provided in section 125.44 . 25 3. The state department of transportation, in cooperation 26 with the judicial branch, shall adopt rules, pursuant to the 27 procedure in section 125.33 , regarding the assignment of 28 persons ordered under section 321J.17 to submit to substance 29 abuse use disorder evaluation and treatment. The rules shall 30 be applicable only to persons other than those committed to 31 the custody of the director of the department of corrections 32 under section 321J.2 . The rules shall be consistent with the 33 -773- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 773/ 1568
H.F. _____ practices and procedures of the judicial branch in sentencing 34 persons to substance abuse use disorder evaluation and 35 treatment under section 321J.2 . The rules shall include the 1 requirement that the treatment programs utilized by a person 2 pursuant to an order of the department of transportation meet 3 the licensure standards of the department of public health 4 and human services for substance abuse use disorder treatment 5 programs under chapter 125 . The rules shall also include 6 provisions for payment of costs by the offenders, including 7 insurance reimbursement on behalf of offenders, or other forms 8 of funding, and shall also address reporting requirements of 9 the facility, consistent with the provisions of sections 125.84 10 and 125.86 . The department of transportation shall be entitled 11 to treatment information contained in reports to the department 12 of transportation, notwithstanding any provision of chapter 125 13 that would restrict department access to treatment information 14 and records. 15 Sec. 1120. Section 321J.17, subsection 2, paragraph b, Code 16 2023, is amended to read as follows: 17 b. The court or department may request that the community 18 college or substance abuse use disorder treatment providers 19 licensed under chapter 125 or other approved provider 20 conducting the course for drinking drivers that the person is 21 ordered to attend immediately report to the court or department 22 that the person has successfully completed the course for 23 drinking drivers. The court or department may request that the 24 treatment program which the person attends periodically report 25 on the defendant’s attendance and participation in the program, 26 as well as the status of treatment or rehabilitation. 27 Sec. 1121. Section 321J.22, subsections 2, 4, and 5, Code 28 2023, are amended to read as follows: 29 2. a. The course provided according to this section shall 30 be offered on a regular basis at each community college as 31 defined in section 260C.2 , or by substance abuse use disorder 32 treatment programs licensed under chapter 125 , or may be 33 -774- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 774/ 1568
H.F. _____ offered at a state correctional facility listed in section 34 904.102 . However, a community college shall not be required to 35 offer the course if a substance abuse use disorder treatment 1 program licensed under chapter 125 offers the course within the 2 merged area served by the community college. 3 b. Enrollment in the courses is not limited to persons 4 ordered to enroll, attend, and successfully complete the 5 course required under sections 321J.2 and 321J.17, subsection 6 2 . However, any person under age eighteen who is required to 7 attend the courses for violation of section 321J.2 or 321J.17 8 must attend a course offered by a substance abuse use disorder 9 treatment program licensed under chapter 125 . 10 c. The course required by this section shall be: 11 (1) Taught by a community college under the supervision 12 of the department of education or by a substance abuse use 13 disorder treatment program licensed under chapter 125 , and may 14 be offered at a state correctional facility. 15 (2) Approved by the department of education, in 16 consultation with the community colleges, substance abuse 17 use disorder treatment programs licensed under chapter 125 , 18 the department of public health and human services , and the 19 department of corrections. 20 d. The department of education may approve a provider of 21 a course for drinking drivers offered outside this state upon 22 proof to the department’s satisfaction that the course is 23 comparable to those offered by community colleges, substance 24 abuse use disorder treatment programs licensed under chapter 25 125 , and state correctional facilities as provided in this 26 section . The department shall comply with the requirements of 27 subsection 5 regarding such approved providers. 28 e. The department of education shall establish reasonable 29 fees to defray the expense of obtaining classroom space, 30 instructor salaries, and class materials for courses offered 31 both by community colleges and by substance abuse use 32 disorder treatment programs licensed under chapter 125 , or 33 -775- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 775/ 1568
H.F. _____ for classes offered at a state correctional facility, and 34 for administrative expenses incurred by the department of 35 education in implementing subsection 5 on behalf of in-state 1 and out-of-state offenders. 2 f. A person shall not be denied enrollment in a course by 3 reason of the person’s indigency. 4 4. The department of education, substance abuse use 5 disorder treatment programs licensed under chapter 125 , 6 and state correctional facilities shall prepare for their 7 respective courses a list of the locations of the courses 8 taught under this section , the dates and times taught, the 9 procedure for enrollment, and the schedule of course fees. The 10 list shall be kept current and a copy of the list shall be sent 11 to each court having jurisdiction over offenses provided in 12 this chapter . 13 5. The department of education, substance abuse use 14 disorder treatment programs licensed under chapter 125 , and 15 state correctional facilities shall maintain enrollment, 16 attendance, successful and nonsuccessful completion data for 17 their respective courses on the persons ordered to enroll, 18 attend, and successfully complete a course for drinking 19 drivers. This data shall be forwarded to the court by the 20 department of education, substance abuse use disorder treatment 21 programs licensed under chapter 125 , and the department of 22 corrections. 23 Sec. 1122. Section 321J.23, subsection 5, Code 2023, is 24 amended to read as follows: 25 5. The reality education substance abuse use disorder 26 prevention program provides guidelines for the operation of an 27 intensive program to discourage recidivism. 28 Sec. 1123. Section 321J.24, subsection 1, paragraphs b and 29 c, Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 30 b. “Participant” means a person who is ordered by the court 31 to participate in the reality education substance abuse use 32 disorder prevention program. 33 -776- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 776/ 1568
H.F. _____ c. “Program” means the reality education substance abuse use 34 disorder prevention program. 35 Sec. 1124. Section 321J.24, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 1 amended to read as follows: 2 2. A reality education substance abuse use disorder 3 prevention program is established in those judicial 4 districts where the chief judge of the judicial district 5 authorizes participation in the program. Upon a conviction 6 or adjudication for a violation of section 321J.2 , or the 7 entry of a deferred judgment concerning a violation of section 8 321J.2 , the court or juvenile court may order participation in 9 the reality education substance abuse use disorder prevention 10 program as a term and condition of probation or disposition 11 in addition to any other term or condition of probation or 12 disposition required or authorized by law. The court or 13 juvenile court shall require the defendant or delinquent child 14 to abstain from consuming any controlled substance, alcoholic 15 liquor, wine, or beer while participating in the program. 16 Sec. 1125. Section 321J.24, subsection 5, paragraph a, 17 subparagraph (2), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 18 (2) A facility for the treatment of persons with 19 substance-related disorders a substance use disorder as defined 20 in section 125.2 , under the supervision of appropriately 21 licensed medical personnel. 22 Sec. 1126. Section 321J.25, Code 2023, is amended to read 23 as follows: 24 321J.25 Youthful offender substance abuse use disorder 25 awareness program. 26 1. As used in this section , unless the context otherwise 27 requires: 28 a. “Participant” means a person whose driver’s license or 29 operating privilege has been revoked for a violation of section 30 321J.2A . 31 b. “Program” means a substance abuse use disorder awareness 32 program provided under a contract entered into between the 33 -777- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 777/ 1568
H.F. _____ provider and the Iowa department of public health and human 34 services under chapter 125 . 35 c. “Program coordinator” means a person assigned the duty 1 to coordinate a participant’s activities in a program by the 2 program provider. 3 2. A substance abuse use disorder awareness program is 4 established in each of the regions established by the director 5 of public health and human services pursuant to section 6 125.12 . The program shall consist of an insight class and 7 a substance abuse use disorder evaluation, which shall be 8 attended by the participant, to discuss issues related to the 9 potential consequences of substance abuse use disorder . The 10 parent or parents of the participant shall also be encouraged 11 to participate in the program. The program provider shall 12 consult with the participant or the parents of the participant 13 in the program to determine the timing and appropriate level 14 of participation for the participant and any participation by 15 the participant’s parents. The program may also include a 16 supervised educational tour by the participant to any or all 17 of the following: 18 a. A hospital or other emergency medical care facility 19 which regularly receives victims of motor vehicle accidents, 20 to observe treatment of appropriate victims of motor vehicle 21 accidents involving intoxicated drivers, under the supervision 22 of a registered nurse, physician, paramedic, or emergency 23 medical technician. 24 b. A facility for the treatment of persons with 25 substance-related disorders a substance use disorder as defined 26 in section 125.2 , under the supervision of appropriately 27 licensed medical personnel. 28 c. If approved by the state or county medical examiner, a 29 morgue or a similar facility to receive appropriate educational 30 material and instruction concerning damage caused by the 31 consumption of alcohol or other drugs, under the supervision of 32 the county medical examiner or deputy medical examiner. 33 -778- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 778/ 1568
H.F. _____ 3. If the program includes a tour, the program coordinator 34 shall explain and discuss the experiences which may be 35 encountered during the tour to the participant. If the program 1 coordinator determines at any time before or during a tour that 2 the tour may be traumatic or otherwise inappropriate for the 3 participant, the program coordinator shall terminate the tour 4 without prejudice to the participant. 5 4. Upon the revocation of the driver’s license or operating 6 privileges of a person who is fourteen years of age or older 7 for a violation of section 321J.2A , if the person has had no 8 previous revocations under either section 321J.2 or section 9 321J.2A , a person may participate in the substance abuse 10 use disorder awareness program. The state department of 11 transportation shall notify a potential program participant 12 of the possibility and potential benefits of attending a 13 program and shall notify a potential program participant of the 14 availability of programs which exist in the area in which the 15 person resides. The state department of transportation shall 16 consult with the Iowa department of public health and human 17 services to determine what programs are available in various 18 areas of the state. 19 5. Program providers and facilities toured during the 20 program are not liable for any civil damages resulting from 21 injury to the participant, or civil damages caused by the 22 participant during or from any activities related to a tour, 23 except for willful or grossly negligent acts intended to, or 24 reasonably expected to result in, such injury or damage. 25 6. The program provider shall determine fees to be paid by 26 participants in the program. The program fees shall be paid on 27 a sliding scale, based upon the ability of a participant and a 28 participant’s family to pay the fees, and shall not exceed one 29 hundred dollars per participant. The program provider shall 30 use the fees to pay all costs associated with the program. 31 Sec. 1127. Section 324A.1, subsection 6, Code 2023, is 32 amended to read as follows: 33 -779- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 779/ 1568
H.F. _____ 6. “Transportation” means the movement of individuals 34 in a four or more wheeled motorized vehicle designed to 35 carry passengers, including a car, van, or bus, between one 1 geographic point and another geographic point. “Transportation” 2 does not include emergency or incidental transportation or 3 transportation conducted by the department of health and human 4 services at its institutions. 5 Sec. 1128. Section 324A.4, subsection 2, paragraph a, Code 6 2023, is amended to read as follows: 7 a. Upon request, the department shall provide assistance 8 to political subdivisions, state agencies, and organizations 9 affected by this chapter for federal aid applications for urban 10 and rural transit system program aid. The department, in 11 cooperation with the regional planning agencies, shall maintain 12 current information reflecting the amount of federal, state, 13 and local aid received by the public and private nonprofit 14 organizations providing public transit services and the purpose 15 for which the aid is received. The department shall biennially 16 prepare a report to be submitted to the general assembly and 17 the governor prior to December 15 of even-numbered years. The 18 report shall recommend methods to increase transportation 19 coordination and improve the efficiency of federal, state, 20 and local government programs used to finance public transit 21 services and may address other topics as appropriate. The 22 department of health and human services , the department on 23 aging, and the officers and agents of the other affected state 24 and local government units shall provide input as requested by 25 the department. 26 Sec. 1129. Section 324A.5, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 27 2023, is amended to read as follows: 28 The department of health and human services , department on 29 aging, and the officers and agents of other state and local 30 governmental units shall assist the department in carrying out 31 section 324A.4, subsections 1 and 2 , insofar as the functions 32 of these respective officers and departments are concerned 33 -780- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 780/ 1568
H.F. _____ with the health, welfare and safety of any recipient of 34 transportation services. 35 Sec. 1130. Section 331.321, subsection 1, paragraph f, Code 1 2023, is amended to read as follows: 2 f. The members of the service area advisory board in 3 accordance with section 217.43 . 4 Sec. 1131. Section 331.323, subsection 1, paragraph a, 5 subparagraph (9), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 6 (9) Executive officer of the service area advisory board in 7 accordance with section 217.43 . 8 Sec. 1132. Section 331.382, subsections 3 and 6, Code 2023, 9 are amended to read as follows: 10 3. The power to legislate in regard to chemical substance 11 abuse use is subject to section 125.40 . 12 6. The power to operate juvenile detention and shelter care 13 homes is subject to approval of the homes by the director of 14 the department of health and human services or the director’s 15 designee, as provided in section 232.142 . 16 Sec. 1133. Section 331.388, Code 2023, is amended to read 17 as follows: 18 331.388 Definitions. 19 As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: 20 1. “Children’s behavioral health services” means the same as 21 defined in section 225C.2 . 22 2. “Department” means the department of health and human 23 services. 24 3. “Director” means the director of health and human 25 services. 26 3. 4. “Disability services” means the same as defined in 27 section 225C.2 . 28 4. 5. “Population” means, as of July 1 of the fiscal year 29 preceding the fiscal year in which the population figure is 30 applied, the population shown by the latest preceding certified 31 federal census or the latest applicable population estimate 32 issued by the United States census bureau, whichever is most 33 -781- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 781/ 1568
H.F. _____ recent. 34 5. 6. “Regional administrator” means the administrative 35 office, organization, or entity formed by agreement of the 1 counties participating in a region to function on behalf of 2 those counties in accordance with this part. 3 6. 7. “Serious emotional disturbance” means the same as 4 defined in section 225C.2 . 5 7. 8. “State board” means the children’s system state board 6 created in section 225C.51 . 7 8. 9. “State commission” means the mental health and 8 disability services commission created in section 225C.5 . 9 Sec. 1134. Section 331.389, subsections 1 and 2, Code 2023, 10 are amended to read as follows: 11 1. Local access to mental health and disability services 12 shall be provided by a regional service system comprised of 13 mental health and disability services regions approved by the 14 director of the department . It is the intent of the general 15 assembly that the residents of this state should have access to 16 needed mental health and disability services regardless of the 17 location of their residence. 18 2. The director of human services shall approve a region 19 meeting the requirements of subsection 3 . 20 Sec. 1135. Section 331.390, subsection 2, paragraph c, Code 21 2023, is amended to read as follows: 22 c. The membership of the governing board shall not include 23 employees of the department of human services or a nonelected 24 employee of a county. 25 Sec. 1136. Section 331.391, subsection 4, paragraph b, Code 26 2023, is amended to read as follows: 27 b. Each region shall certify to the department of human 28 services on or before December 1, 2021, and each December 1 29 thereafter, the amount of the region’s cash flow amount in 30 the combined account at the conclusion of the most recently 31 completed fiscal year. 32 Sec. 1137. Section 331.393, subsection 2, unnumbered 33 -782- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 782/ 1568
H.F. _____ paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 34 Each region shall submit to the department an annual 35 service and budget plan approved by the region’s governing 1 board and subject to approval by the director of human 2 services . Provisions for approval by the director of human 3 services’ approval of the annual service and budget plan, 4 and any amendments to the plan, and other requirements shall 5 be specified in rule adopted by the state commission. The 6 provisions addressed in the annual plan shall include but are 7 not limited to all of the following: 8 Sec. 1138. Section 331.393, subsection 4, unnumbered 9 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 10 The region shall have in effect a policies and procedures 11 manual for the regional service system. The manual shall be 12 approved by the region’s governing board and is subject to 13 approval by the director of human services . An approved manual 14 shall remain in effect subject to amendment. An amendment 15 to the manual shall be submitted to the department at least 16 forty-five days prior to the date of implementation of the 17 amendment. Prior to implementation of an amendment to the 18 manual, the amendment must be approved by the director of human 19 services in consultation with the state commission. The manual 20 shall include but is not limited to all of the following: 21 Sec. 1139. Section 331.393, subsections 5 and 8, Code 2023, 22 are amended to read as follows: 23 5. The provisions of a regional service system management 24 plan shall include measures to address the needs of persons 25 who have two or more co-occurring mental health, intellectual 26 or other developmental disability, brain injury, or 27 substance-related substance use disorders and individuals with 28 specialized needs. Implementation of measures to meet the 29 needs of persons with a developmental disability other than 30 intellectual disability, brain injury, or substance-related 31 disorders a substance use disorder is contingent upon 32 identification of a funding source to meet those needs and 33 -783- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 783/ 1568
H.F. _____ implementation of provisions to engage the entity under 34 contract with the state to provide services to address 35 substance-related substance use disorders within the regional 1 service system. 2 8. If a region determines that the region cannot provide 3 services for the fiscal year in accordance with the regional 4 plan and remain in compliance with applicable budgeting 5 requirements, the region may implement a waiting list for 6 the services. The procedures for establishing and applying 7 a waiting list shall be specified in the regional plan. If 8 a region implements a waiting list for services, the region 9 shall notify the department of human services . The department 10 shall maintain on the department’s internet site an up-to-date 11 listing of the regions that have implemented a waiting list and 12 the services affected by each waiting list. 13 Sec. 1140. Section 331.394, subsection 1, paragraph a, Code 14 2023, is amended to read as follows: 15 a. “County of residence” means the county in this state in 16 which, at the time a person applies for or receives services, 17 the person is living and has established an ongoing presence 18 with the declared, good faith intention of living in the 19 county for a permanent or indefinite period of time. The 20 county of residence of a person who is a homeless person is 21 the county where the homeless person usually sleeps. A person 22 maintains residency in the county or state in which the person 23 last resided while the person is present in another county or 24 this state receiving services in a hospital, a correctional 25 facility, a halfway house for community-based corrections or 26 substance-related substance use disorder treatment, a nursing 27 facility, an intermediate care facility for persons with an 28 intellectual disability, or a residential care facility, or for 29 the purpose of attending a college or university. 30 Sec. 1141. Section 331.394, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 31 amended to read as follows: 32 3. If a service authorization or other services-related 33 -784- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 784/ 1568
H.F. _____ decision made by a regional administrator concerning a person 34 varies from the type and amount of service identified to be 35 necessary for the person in a clinical determination made by a 1 mental health professional and the mental health professional 2 believes that failure to provide the type and amount of service 3 identified could cause an immediate danger to the person’s 4 health or safety, the person may request an expedited review 5 of the regional administrator’s decision to be made by the 6 department of human services . An expedited review held in 7 accordance with this subsection is subject to the following 8 procedures: 9 a. The request for the expedited review shall be filed 10 within five business days of receiving the notice of decision 11 by the regional administrator. The request must be in writing, 12 plainly state the request for an expedited review in the 13 caption and body of the request, and be supported by written 14 documentation from the mental health professional who made the 15 clinical determination stating how the notice of decision on 16 services could cause an immediate danger to the person’s health 17 or safety. 18 b. The expedited review shall be performed by a designee 19 of the director who is a mental health professional , who is 20 either the administrator of the division of mental health and 21 disability services of the department of human services or the 22 administrator’s designee. If the administrator is not a mental 23 health professional, the expedited review shall be performed 24 by a designee of the administrator who is a mental health 25 professional and is free of any conflict of interest to perform 26 the expedited review. The expedited review shall be performed 27 within two business days of the time the request is filed. If 28 the reviewer determines the information submitted in connection 29 with the request is inadequate to perform the review, the 30 reviewer shall request the submission of additional information 31 and the review shall be performed within two business days of 32 the time that adequate information is submitted. The regional 33 -785- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 785/ 1568
H.F. _____ administrator and the person, with the assistance of the mental 34 health professional who made the clinical determination, shall 35 each provide a brief statement of facts, conclusions, and 1 reasons for the decision made. Supporting clinical information 2 shall also be attached. All information related to the 3 proceedings and any related filings shall be considered to be 4 mental health information subject to chapter 228 . 5 c. The administrator or director’s designee shall issue 6 an order, including a brief statement of findings of fact, 7 conclusions of law, and policy reasons for the order, to 8 justify the decision made concerning the expedited review. 9 If the decision concurs with the contention that there is an 10 immediate danger to the person’s health or safety, the order 11 shall identify the type and amount of service which shall be 12 provided for the person. The administrator or director’s 13 designee shall give such notice as is practicable to persons 14 who are required to comply with the order. The order is 15 effective when issued. 16 d. The decision of the administrator or director’s designee 17 shall be considered a final agency action and is subject to 18 judicial review in accordance with section 17A.19 . The record 19 for judicial review consists of any documents regarding the 20 matter that were considered or prepared by the administrator or 21 director’s designee. The administrator or director’s designee 22 shall maintain these documents as the official record of the 23 decision. If the matter is appealed to the district court, the 24 record shall be filed as confidential. 25 Sec. 1142. Section 331.396, subsection 1, paragraphs c and 26 d, Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 27 c. The person has had at any time during the preceding 28 twelve-month period a mental health, behavioral, or emotional 29 disorder or, in the opinion of a mental health professional, 30 may now have such a diagnosable disorder. The diagnosis 31 shall be made in accordance with the criteria provided in 32 the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, 33 -786- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 786/ 1568
H.F. _____ fourth edition, text revision, published by the American 34 psychiatric association, and shall not include the manual’s 35 “V” codes identifying conditions other than a disease or 1 injury. The diagnosis shall also not include substance-related 2 substance use disorders, dementia, antisocial personality, or 3 developmental disabilities, unless co-occurring with another 4 diagnosable mental illness. 5 d. The person’s eligibility for individualized services 6 shall be determined in accordance with the standardized 7 functional assessment methodology approved for mental health 8 services by the director of human services in consultation with 9 the state commission. 10 Sec. 1143. Section 331.396, subsection 2, paragraph e, Code 11 2023, is amended to read as follows: 12 e. The person’s eligibility for individualized services 13 shall be determined in accordance with the standardized 14 functional assessment methodology approved for intellectual 15 disability and developmental disability services by the 16 director of human services . 17 Sec. 1144. Section 331.396, subsection 3, paragraph d, Code 18 2023, is amended to read as follows: 19 d. The person’s eligibility for individualized services 20 shall be determined in accordance with a standardized 21 functional assessment methodology approved for this purpose by 22 the director of human services . 23 Sec. 1145. Section 331.397, subsection 2, paragraph a, 24 subparagraph (2), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 25 (2) Subject to the available appropriations, the director 26 of human services shall ensure the core service domains listed 27 in subsections 4 and 5 are covered services for the medical 28 assistance program under chapter 249A to the greatest extent 29 allowable under federal regulations. The medical assistance 30 program shall reimburse Medicaid enrolled providers for 31 Medicaid covered services under subsections 4 and 5 when 32 the services are medically necessary, the Medicaid enrolled 33 -787- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 787/ 1568
H.F. _____ provider submits an appropriate claim for such services, and 34 no other third-party payer is responsible for reimbursement of 35 such services. Within funds available, the region shall pay 1 for such services for eligible persons when payment through the 2 medical assistance program or another third-party payment is 3 not available, unless the person is on a waiting list for such 4 payment or it has been determined that the person does not meet 5 the eligibility criteria for any such service. 6 Sec. 1146. Section 331.397, subsection 3, unnumbered 7 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 8 Pursuant to recommendations made by the director of human 9 services , the state commission shall adopt rules as required 10 by section 225C.6 to define the services included in the core 11 service domains listed in this section . The rules shall 12 provide service definitions, service provider standards, 13 service access standards, and service implementation dates, and 14 shall provide consistency, to the extent possible, with similar 15 service definitions under the medical assistance program. 16 Sec. 1147. Section 331.397A, subsection 2, paragraph a, 17 subparagraph (2), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 18 (2) Subject to the available appropriations, the director 19 of human services shall ensure the behavioral health core 20 service domains listed in subsection 4 are covered services 21 for the medical assistance program under chapter 249A to the 22 greatest extent allowable under federal regulations. The 23 medical assistance program shall reimburse Medicaid enrolled 24 providers for Medicaid covered services under subsection 4 when 25 the services are medically necessary, the Medicaid enrolled 26 provider submits an appropriate claim for such services, and 27 no other third-party payor is responsible for reimbursement 28 of such services. Within the funds available, the region 29 shall pay for such services for eligible children when payment 30 through the medical assistance program or another third-party 31 payment is not available, unless the child is on a waiting list 32 for such payment or it has been determined that the child does 33 -788- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 788/ 1568
H.F. _____ not meet the eligibility criteria for any such service. 34 Sec. 1148. Section 331.397A, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 35 amended to read as follows: 1 3. Pursuant to recommendations made by the state board, the 2 department of human services shall adopt rules to define the 3 services included in the core domains listed in this section . 4 The rules shall provide service definitions, service provider 5 standards, service access standards, and service implementation 6 dates, and shall provide consistency, to the extent possible, 7 with similar service definitions under the medical assistance 8 program. 9 Sec. 1149. Section 331.398, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 10 amended to read as follows: 11 1. The financing of a regional mental health and disability 12 services regional service system is limited to a fixed budget 13 amount. The fixed budget amount shall be the amount identified 14 in a regional service system management plan and budget for the 15 fiscal year. 16 Sec. 1150. Section 331.402, subsection 2, paragraph b, Code 17 2023, is amended to read as follows: 18 b. Enter into an agreement with the state department of 19 health and human services for assistance in accordance with 20 section 249A.12 . 21 Sec. 1151. Section 331.424, subsection 1, paragraph 22 a, subparagraph (1), subparagraph division (a), unnumbered 23 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 24 The costs of inpatient or outpatient substance abuse use 25 disorder admission, commitment, transportation, care, and 26 treatment at any of the following: 27 Sec. 1152. Section 331.756, subsections 26 and 39, Code 28 2023, are amended to read as follows: 29 26. At the request of the director of public health and 30 human services , commence legal action to enjoin the unlawful 31 use of radiation-emitting equipment as provided in section 32 136C.5 . 33 -789- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 789/ 1568
H.F. _____ 39. Appear on behalf of the administrator of the division 34 of mental health and disability services director of the 35 department of health and human services in support of an 1 application to transfer a person with mental illness who 2 becomes incorrigible and dangerous from a state hospital for 3 persons with mental illness mental health institute to the 4 Iowa medical and classification center as provided in section 5 226.30 . 6 Sec. 1153. Section 331.910, Code 2023, is amended to read 7 as follows: 8 331.910 Interstate contracts for mental health and 9 substance-related substance use disorder treatment. 10 1. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to enable 11 appropriate care and treatment to be provided to a person with 12 a substance-related substance use disorder or a mental illness, 13 across state lines from the person’s state of residence, in 14 qualified hospitals, centers, and facilities. 15 2. Definitions. For the purposes of this section : 16 a. “Bordering state” means Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, 17 Nebraska, South Dakota, or Wisconsin. 18 b. “Receiving agency” means a public or private hospital, 19 mental health center, substance abuse use disorder treatment 20 and rehabilitation facility, or detoxification center, which 21 provides substance abuse use disorder or mental health care 22 and treatment to a person from a state other than the state in 23 which a hospital, center, or facility is located. 24 c. “Receiving state” means the state in which a receiving 25 agency is located. 26 d. “Region” means a mental health and disability services 27 region formed in accordance with section 331.389 . 28 e. “Sending agency” means a state or regional agency 29 located in a state which sends a person to a receiving state 30 for substance abuse use disorder or mental health care and 31 treatment under this section . 32 f. “Sending state” means the state in which a sending agency 33 -790- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 790/ 1568
H.F. _____ is located. 34 3. Voluntary civil commitments. 35 a. A region may contract with a receiving agency in a 1 bordering state to secure substance abuse use disorder or 2 mental health care and treatment under this subsection for 3 persons who receive substance abuse use disorder or mental 4 health care and treatment pursuant to section 125.33 , 125.91 , 5 229.2 , or 229.22 through a region. 6 b. This subsection shall not apply to a person who is any 7 of the following: 8 (1) Serving a criminal sentence. 9 (2) On probation or parole. 10 (3) The subject of a presentence investigation. 11 c. A region may contract with a sending agency in a 12 bordering state to provide care and treatment under this 13 subsection for residents of the bordering state in approved 14 substance abuse use disorder and mental health care and 15 treatment hospitals, centers, and facilities in this state, 16 except that care and treatment shall not be provided for 17 residents of the bordering state who are involved in criminal 18 proceedings substantially similar to the involvement described 19 in paragraph “b” . 20 4. Involuntary civil commitments. 21 a. A person who is detained, committed, or placed on an 22 involuntary basis under section 125.75 , 125.91 , 229.6 , or 23 229.22 may be civilly committed and treated in another state 24 pursuant to a contract under this subsection . 25 b. A person who is detained, committed, or placed on 26 an involuntary basis under the civil commitment laws of a 27 bordering state substantially similar to section 125.75 , 28 125.91 , 229.6 , or 229.22 may be civilly committed and treated 29 in this state pursuant to a contract under this subsection . 30 c. A law enforcement officer acting under the authority of a 31 sending state may transport a person to a receiving agency that 32 provides substance abuse use disorder or mental health care and 33 -791- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 791/ 1568
H.F. _____ treatment pursuant to a contract under this subsection and may 34 transport the person back to the sending state under the laws 35 of the sending state. 1 d. Court orders valid under the law of the sending state 2 are granted recognition and reciprocity in the receiving state 3 for a person covered by a contract under this subsection to 4 the extent that the court orders relate to civil commitment 5 for substance abuse use disorder or mental health care and 6 treatment. Such care and treatment may include care and 7 treatment for co-occurring substance-related substance use and 8 mental health disorders. Such court orders are not subject to 9 legal challenge in the courts of the receiving state. 10 e. A person who is detained, committed, or placed under the 11 laws of a sending state and who is transferred to a receiving 12 state under this subsection shall be considered to be in the 13 legal custody of the authority responsible for the person under 14 the laws of the sending state with respect to the involuntary 15 civil commitment of the person due to a mental illness or a 16 substance-related substance use disorder. 17 f. While in the receiving state pursuant to a contract 18 under this subsection , a person detained, committed, or placed 19 under the laws of a sending state shall be subject to all laws 20 and regulations of the receiving state, except those laws and 21 regulations with respect to the involuntary civil commitment 22 of the person due to a mental illness or substance-related 23 substance use disorder. A person shall not be sent to a 24 receiving state pursuant to a contract under this subsection 25 until the receiving state has enacted a law recognizing the 26 validity and applicability of this subsection . 27 g. If a person receiving care and treatment pursuant to 28 a contract under this subsection escapes from the receiving 29 agency and the person at the time of the escape is subject to 30 involuntary civil commitment under the laws of the sending 31 state, the receiving agency shall use all reasonable means to 32 recapture the escapee. The receiving agency shall immediately 33 -792- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 792/ 1568
H.F. _____ report the escape of the person to the sending agency. The 34 receiving state has the primary responsibility for, and the 35 authority to direct, the pursuit, retaking, and prosecution of 1 escaped persons within its borders and is liable for the cost 2 of such action to the extent that it would be liable for costs 3 if its own resident escaped. 4 h. Responsibility for payment for the cost of care and 5 treatment under this subsection shall remain with the sending 6 agency. 7 5. A contract entered into under this section shall, at a 8 minimum, meet all of the following requirements: 9 a. Describe the care and treatment to be provided. 10 b. Establish responsibility for the costs of the care and 11 treatment, except as otherwise provided in subsection 4 . 12 c. Establish responsibility for the costs of transporting 13 individuals receiving care and treatment under this section . 14 d. Specify the duration of the contract. 15 e. Specify the means of terminating the contract. 16 f. Identify the goals to be accomplished by the placement 17 of a person under this section . 18 6. This section shall apply to all of the following: 19 a. Detoxification services that are unrelated to substance 20 abuse use disorder or mental health care and treatment 21 regardless of whether the care and treatment are provided on a 22 voluntary or involuntary basis. 23 b. Substance abuse use disorder and mental health care and 24 treatment contracts that include emergency care and treatment 25 provided to a resident of this state in a bordering state. 26 Sec. 1154. Section 347.7, subsection 4, paragraph a, Code 27 2023, is amended to read as follows: 28 a. The tax levy authorized by this section for operation 29 and maintenance of the hospital may be available in whole or in 30 part to any county with or without a county hospital organized 31 under this chapter , to be used to enhance rural health services 32 in the county. However, the tax levied may be expended for 33 -793- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 793/ 1568
H.F. _____ enhancement of rural health care services only following a 34 local planning process. The Iowa department of public health 35 and human services shall establish guidelines to be followed 1 by counties in implementing the local planning process which 2 shall require legal notice, public hearings, and a referendum 3 in accordance with this subsection prior to the authorization 4 of any new levy or a change in the use of a levy. The notice 5 shall describe the new levy or the change in the use of the 6 levy, indicate the date and location of the hearing, and shall 7 be published at least once each week for two consecutive weeks 8 in a newspaper having general circulation in the county. The 9 hearing shall not take place prior to two weeks after the 10 second publication. 11 Sec. 1155. Section 347.16, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 12 amended to read as follows: 13 2. Free care and treatment shall be furnished in a county 14 public hospital to any sick or injured person who fulfills 15 the residency requirements under section 47.4, subsection 16 1 , paragraph “d” , Code 1993, in the county maintaining the 17 hospital, and who is indigent. The board of hospital trustees 18 shall determine whether a person is indigent and entitled 19 to free care under this subsection , or may delegate that 20 determination to the general assistance director or the office 21 of the department of health and human services in that county, 22 subject to guidelines the board may adopt in conformity with 23 applicable statutes. 24 Sec. 1156. Section 347B.14, Code 2023, is amended to read 25 as follows: 26 347B.14 Effect of approval of plans. 27 When plans for construction or modification of a county care 28 facility have been properly approved by the Iowa department of 29 public health and human services or other appropriate state 30 agency, the facility constructed in accord with the plans so 31 approved shall not for a period of at least ten years from 32 completion of the construction or modification be considered 33 -794- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 794/ 1568
H.F. _____ deficient or ineligible for licensing by reason of failure 34 to meet any regulation or standard established subsequent to 35 approval of the construction and modification plans, unless a 1 clear and present danger exists that would adversely affect the 2 residents of the facility. 3 Sec. 1157. Section 351.40, Code 2023, is amended to read as 4 follows: 5 351.40 Quarantine. 6 If a local board of health believes rabies to be epidemic, or 7 believes there is a threat of epidemic, in its jurisdiction, 8 it may declare a quarantine in all or part of the area under 9 its jurisdiction and such declaration shall be reported to the 10 Iowa department of public health and human services . During 11 the period of quarantine, any person owning or having a dog in 12 the person’s possession in the quarantined area shall keep such 13 animal securely enclosed or on a leash for the duration of the 14 quarantine period. 15 Sec. 1158. Section 356.37, Code 2023, is amended to read as 16 follows: 17 356.37 Confinement and detention report —— design proposals. 18 The division of subunit of the department of health and 19 human services responsible for criminal and juvenile justice 20 planning of the department of human rights , in consultation 21 with the department of corrections, the Iowa county attorneys 22 association, the Iowa state sheriff’s association, the 23 Iowa peace officers association, a statewide organization 24 representing rural property taxpayers, the Iowa league of 25 cities, and the Iowa board of supervisors association, shall 26 prepare a report analyzing the confinement and detention 27 needs of jails and facilities established pursuant to this 28 chapter and chapter 356A . The report for each type of jail or 29 facility shall include but is not limited to an inventory of 30 prisoner space, daily prisoner counts, options for detention 31 of prisoners with mental illness or substance abuse use 32 disorder service needs, and the compliance status under section 33 -795- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 795/ 1568
H.F. _____ 356.36 for each jail or facility. The report shall contain an 34 inventory of recent jail or facility construction projects in 35 which voters have approved the issuance of general obligation 1 bonds, essential county purpose bonds, revenue bonds, or bonds 2 issued pursuant to chapter 423B . The report shall be revised 3 periodically as directed by the administrator of the division 4 of criminal and juvenile justice planning director of health 5 and human services . The first submission of the report shall 6 include recommendations on offender data needed to estimate 7 jail space needs in the next two, three, and five years, on a 8 county, geographic region, and statewide basis, which may be 9 based upon information submitted pursuant to section 356.49 . 10 Sec. 1159. Section 356.48, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 11 amended to read as follows: 12 1. A person confined to a jail or in the custody of a peace 13 officer, who bites another person, who causes an exchange of 14 bodily fluids with another person, or who causes any bodily 15 secretion to be cast upon another person, shall submit to the 16 withdrawal of a bodily specimen for testing to determine if 17 the person is infected with a contagious or infectious disease 18 as defined in section 141A.2 . The bodily specimen to be taken 19 shall be determined by the attending physician of the jail 20 or the county medical examiner. The specimen taken shall be 21 sent to the state hygienic laboratory at the state university 22 at Iowa City or some other laboratory approved by the Iowa 23 department of public health and human services . If a person 24 to be tested pursuant to this section refuses to submit to the 25 withdrawal of a bodily specimen, the sheriff, person in charge 26 of the jail, or any potentially infected person may file an 27 application with the district court for an order compelling 28 the person that may have caused an infection to submit to the 29 withdrawal and, if infected, to receive available treatment. 30 An order authorizing the withdrawal of a specimen for testing 31 may be issued only by a district judge or district associate 32 judge upon application by the sheriff, person in charge of the 33 -796- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 796/ 1568
H.F. _____ jail, or any other potentially infected person. 34 Sec. 1160. Section 358.24, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 35 amended to read as follows: 1 3. A sanitary district adjoining a border of the state and 2 owning and operating a sewage disposal plant, may contract with 3 the governing body of any legal entity in an adjacent area 4 in another state, to process the sewage from the area. The 5 contract shall be subject to approval of the Iowa department of 6 public health and human services . 7 Sec. 1161. Section 364.3, subsection 5, Code 2023, is 8 amended to read as follows: 9 5. A city shall not adopt or enforce any ordinance imposing 10 any registration or licensing system or registration or license 11 fees for or relating to owner-occupied manufactured or mobile 12 homes including the lots, lands, or manufactured home community 13 or mobile home park upon or in which they are located. A 14 city shall not adopt or enforce any ordinance imposing any 15 registration or licensing system, or registration or license 16 fees, or safety or sanitary standards for rental manufactured 17 or mobile homes unless a similar registration or licensing 18 system, or registration or license fees, or safety or sanitary 19 standards are required for other rental properties intended 20 for human habitation. This subsection does not preclude the 21 investigation and abatement of a nuisance or the enforcement of 22 a tiedown system, or the enforcement of any regulations of the 23 state council on health and human services or local board of 24 health if those regulations apply to other rental properties or 25 to owner-occupied housing intended for human habitation. 26 Sec. 1162. Section 403A.23, Code 2023, is amended to read 27 as follows: 28 403A.23 Eligibility of persons receiving public assistance. 29 Any statute to the contrary notwithstanding, no person 30 otherwise eligible to be a tenant in a municipal housing 31 project, shall be declared ineligible therefor or denied 32 occupancy therein in the municipal housing project merely 33 -797- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 797/ 1568
H.F. _____ because the person is receiving in some form public assistance 34 such as including but not limited to federal supplemental 35 security income or state supplementary payments, assistance as 1 defined by section 249.1 , or welfare assistance, unemployment 2 compensation, or social security payments, etc . 3 Sec. 1163. Section 411.6, subsection 16, paragraph c, Code 4 2023, is amended to read as follows: 5 c. A member eligible to commence receiving a disability 6 benefit on or after July 1, 2000, may be ineligible to receive 7 a disability retirement benefit if the system determines that 8 the member’s alcoholism or drug addiction was a contributing 9 factor material to the determination of the member’s 10 disability. Upon a determination that the member’s alcoholism 11 or drug addiction was a contributing factor in the member’s 12 disability, the system shall direct the member to undergo 13 substance abuse use disorder treatment that the medical board 14 determines is appropriate to treat the member’s alcoholism 15 or drug addiction. After the end of a twenty-four-month 16 period following the member’s first month of entitlement to a 17 disability benefit, the system shall reevaluate the member’s 18 disability. If the system determines that the member failed to 19 comply with the treatment program prescribed by this paragraph 20 and that the member would not be disabled but for the member’s 21 alcoholism or drug addiction, the member’s entitlement to a 22 disability benefit under this chapter shall terminate effective 23 the first day of the first month following the month the member 24 is notified of the system’s determination. 25 Sec. 1164. Section 421.17, subsections 20 and 21, Code 2023, 26 are amended to read as follows: 27 20. To cooperate with the child support recovery unit 28 services created in chapter 252B to establish and maintain 29 a process to implement the provisions of section 252B.5, 30 subsection 9 . The department of revenue shall forward to 31 individuals meeting the criteria under section 252B.5, 32 subsection 9 , paragraph “a” , a notice by first class mail that 33 -798- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 798/ 1568
H.F. _____ the individual is obligated to file a state estimated tax form 34 and to remit a separate child support payment. 35 a. Individuals notified shall submit a state estimated tax 1 form on a quarterly basis. 2 b. The individual shall pay monthly, the lesser of the total 3 delinquency or one hundred fifty percent of the current or most 4 recent monthly obligation. 5 c. The individual shall remit the payment to the department 6 of revenue separate from any tax liability payments, identify 7 the payment as a support payment, and make the payment payable 8 to the collection services center. The department shall 9 forward all payments received pursuant to this section to the 10 collection services center established pursuant to chapter 11 252B , for processing and disbursement. The department of 12 revenue may establish a process for the child support recovery 13 unit services or the collection services center to directly 14 receive the payments. For purposes of crediting the support 15 payments pursuant to sections 252B.14 and 598.22 , payments 16 received by the department of revenue and forwarded to the 17 collection services center shall be credited as if received 18 directly by the collection services center. 19 d. The notice shall provide that, as an alternative to the 20 provisions of paragraph “b” , the individual may contact the 21 child support recovery unit services to formalize a repayment 22 plan and obtain an exemption from the quarterly filing 23 requirement when payments are made pursuant to the repayment 24 plan or to contest the balance due listed in the notice. 25 e. The department of revenue, in cooperation with the child 26 support recovery unit services , may adopt rules, if necessary, 27 to implement this subsection . 28 21. To provide information contained in state individual 29 tax returns to the child support recovery unit services 30 for the purposes of establishment or enforcement of support 31 obligations. The department of revenue and child support 32 recovery unit services may exchange information in a manual or 33 -799- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 799/ 1568
H.F. _____ automated fashion. The department of revenue, in cooperation 34 with the child support recovery unit services , may adopt rules, 35 if necessary, to implement this subsection . 1 Sec. 1165. Section 422.7, subsection 42, paragraph a, 2 subparagraph (6), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 3 (6) Subtract to the extent included the amount of a 4 recruitment and retention bonus, not to exceed one thousand 5 dollars, received by a child care worker through the 6 recruitment and retention bonus program administered by the 7 department of health and human services. 8 Sec. 1166. Section 422.12A, subsection 1, paragraph a, Code 9 2023, is amended to read as follows: 10 a. “Adoption” means the permanent placement in this state of 11 a child by the department of health and human services, by an 12 adoption service provider as defined in section 600A.2 , or by 13 an agency that meets the provisions of the interstate compact 14 in section 232.158 . 15 Sec. 1167. Section 422.12A, subsection 5, Code 2023, is 16 amended to read as follows: 17 5. The department of revenue and the department of health 18 and human services shall each adopt rules to jointly administer 19 this section . 20 Sec. 1168. Section 422.12K, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 21 amended to read as follows: 22 3. The department of health and human services may authorize 23 payment of moneys from the child abuse prevention program fund 24 in accordance with section 235A.2 . 25 Sec. 1169. Section 422D.6, subsection 3, paragraph b, Code 26 2023, is amended to read as follows: 27 b. Nondisposable essential ambulance equipment, as defined 28 by rule by the Iowa department of public health and human 29 services . 30 Sec. 1170. Section 423.3, subsection 18, paragraphs b, c, d, 31 and g, Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 32 b. Residential facilities licensed by the department of 33 -800- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 800/ 1568
H.F. _____ health and human services pursuant to chapter 237 , other than 34 those maintained by individuals as defined in section 237.1, 35 subsection 7 . 1 c. Rehabilitation facilities that provide accredited 2 rehabilitation services to persons with disabilities which are 3 accredited by the commission on accreditation of rehabilitation 4 facilities or the council on quality and leadership and adult 5 day care services approved for reimbursement by the state 6 department of health and human services. 7 d. Community mental health centers accredited by the 8 department of health and human services pursuant to chapter 9 225C . 10 g. Substance abuse use disorder treatment or prevention 11 programs that receive block grant funding from the Iowa 12 department of public health and human services . 13 Sec. 1171. Section 423.3, subsection 18, paragraph f, 14 unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 15 follows: 16 Home and community-based services providers certified to 17 offer Medicaid waiver services by the department of health and 18 human services that are any of the following: 19 Sec. 1172. Section 423.3, subsections 31 and 58, Code 2023, 20 are amended to read as follows: 21 31. a. The sales price of tangible personal property or 22 specified digital products sold to and of services furnished 23 to a tribal government as defined in section 216A.161 , or the 24 sales price of tangible personal property or specified digital 25 products sold to and of services furnished, and used for public 26 purposes sold to a tax-certifying or tax-levying body of the 27 state or a governmental subdivision of the state, including the 28 following: regional transit systems, as defined in section 29 324A.1 ; the state board of regents; department of health 30 and human services; state department of transportation; any 31 municipally owned solid waste facility which sells all or part 32 of its processed waste as fuel to a municipally owned public 33 -801- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 801/ 1568
H.F. _____ utility; and all divisions, boards, commissions, agencies, 34 or instrumentalities of state, federal, county, municipal, 35 or tribal government which have no earnings going to the 1 benefit of an equity investor or stockholder, except any of the 2 following: 3 a. (1) The sales price of tangible personal property or 4 specified digital products sold to, or of services furnished, 5 and used by or in connection with the operation of any 6 municipally owned public utility engaged in selling gas, 7 electricity, heat, pay television service, or communication 8 service to the general public. 9 b. (2) The sales price of furnishing of sewage services to 10 a county or municipality on behalf of nonresidential commercial 11 operations. 12 c. (3) The furnishing of solid waste collection and 13 disposal service to a county or municipality on behalf of 14 nonresidential commercial operations located within the county 15 or municipality. 16 b. For the purposes of this subsection, “tribal government” 17 means the governing body of a federally recognized Indian 18 tribe. 19 58. The sales price from the sale of items purchased with 20 coupons, food stamps, electronic benefits transfer cards a 21 supplemental nutrition assistance program benefit transfer 22 instrument as defined in section 234.13 , or other methods 23 method of payment authorized by the United States department 24 of agriculture, and issued under the federal Food Stamp Act of 25 1977, 7 U.S.C. §2011 et seq. or under the federal supplemental 26 nutritional assistance program established in 7 U.S.C. §2013. 27 Sec. 1173. Section 423.4, subsection 1, paragraph a, 28 subparagraphs (4) and (9), Code 2023, are amended to read as 29 follows: 30 (4) A tax-certifying or tax-levying body or governmental 31 subdivision of the state, including the state board of regents, 32 state the department of health and human services, and the 33 -802- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 802/ 1568
H.F. _____ state department of transportation. 34 (9) A tribal government as defined in section 216A.161 , 35 and any instrumentalities of the tribal government which do 1 not have earnings going to the benefit of an equity investor 2 or stockholder. For the purposes of this subparagraph, “tribal 3 government” means the governing body of a federally recognized 4 Indian tribe. 5 Sec. 1174. Section 425.2, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 6 amended to read as follows: 7 3. In case the owner of the homestead is in active service 8 in the armed forces of this state or of the United States, 9 or is sixty-five years of age or older, or is disabled, the 10 statement and designation may be signed and delivered by any 11 member of the owner’s family, by the owner’s guardian or 12 conservator, or by any other person who may represent the owner 13 under power of attorney. If the owner of the homestead is 14 married, the spouse may sign and deliver the statement and 15 designation. The director of health and human services or 16 the director’s designee may make application for the benefits 17 of this subchapter as the agent for and on behalf of persons 18 receiving assistance under chapter 249 . 19 Sec. 1175. Section 425.16, subsection 2, paragraph b, Code 20 2023, is amended to read as follows: 21 b. The reimbursement of rent constituting property taxes 22 paid under this subchapter shall be administered by the 23 department of health and human services as provided in this 24 subchapter . 25 Sec. 1176. Section 425.17, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 26 amended to read as follows: 27 3. “Gross rent” means rental paid at arm’s length for the 28 right of occupancy of a homestead or manufactured or mobile 29 home, including rent for space occupied by a manufactured or 30 mobile home not to exceed one acre. If the department of 31 health and human services determines that the landlord and 32 tenant have not dealt with each other at arm’s length, and the 33 -803- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 803/ 1568
H.F. _____ department of health and human services is satisfied that the 34 gross rent charged was excessive, the department of health and 35 human services shall adjust the gross rent to a reasonable 1 amount as determined by the department of health and human 2 services. 3 Sec. 1177. Section 425.18, Code 2023, is amended to read as 4 follows: 5 425.18 Right to file a claim. 6 The right to file a claim for reimbursement or credit under 7 this subchapter may be exercised by the claimant or on behalf 8 of a claimant by the claimant’s legal guardian, spouse, or 9 attorney, or by the executor or administrator of the claimant’s 10 estate. If a claimant dies after having filed a claim for 11 reimbursement for rent constituting property taxes paid, the 12 amount of the reimbursement may be paid to another member of 13 the household as determined by the department of health and 14 human services. If the claimant was the only member of the 15 household, the reimbursement may be paid to the claimant’s 16 executor or administrator, but if neither is appointed and 17 qualified within one year from the date of the filing of 18 the claim, the reimbursement shall escheat to the state. If 19 a claimant dies after having filed a claim for credit for 20 property taxes due, the amount of credit shall be paid as if 21 the claimant had not died. 22 Sec. 1178. Section 425.19, Code 2023, is amended to read as 23 follows: 24 425.19 Claim and credit or reimbursement. 25 Subject to the limitations provided in this subchapter , a 26 claimant may annually claim a credit for property taxes due 27 during the fiscal year next following the base year or claim 28 a reimbursement for rent constituting property taxes paid in 29 the base year. The amount of the credit for property taxes 30 due for a homestead shall be paid on June 15 of each year 31 from the elderly and disabled property tax credit fund under 32 section 425.39, subsection 1 , by the director of revenue to 33 -804- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 804/ 1568
H.F. _____ the county treasurer who shall credit the money received 34 against the amount of the property taxes due and payable on the 35 homestead of the claimant and the amount of the reimbursement 1 for rent constituting property taxes paid shall be paid by the 2 director of health and human services to the claimant from the 3 reimbursement fund under section 425.39, subsection 2 , on or 4 before December 31 of each year. 5 Sec. 1179. Section 425.20, subsections 1 and 3, Code 2023, 6 are amended to read as follows: 7 1. A claim for reimbursement for rent constituting property 8 taxes paid shall not be paid or allowed, unless the claim is 9 filed with and in the possession of the department of health 10 and human services on or before June 1 of the year following 11 the base year. 12 3. In case of sickness, absence, or other disability of 13 the claimant or if, in the judgment of the director of revenue 14 or the director of health and human services, as applicable, 15 good cause exists and the claimant requests an extension, the 16 director of health and human services may extend the time for 17 filing a claim for reimbursement and the director of revenue 18 may extend the time for filing a claim for credit. However, 19 any further time granted shall not extend beyond December 31 20 of the year following the year in which the claim was required 21 to be filed. Claims filed as a result of this subsection shall 22 be filed with the director of health and human services or the 23 director of revenue, as applicable, who shall provide for the 24 reimbursement of the claim to the claimant. 25 Sec. 1180. Section 425.25, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 26 amended to read as follows: 27 2. The director of health and human services shall make 28 available suitable forms with instructions for claimants of the 29 reimbursement for rent constituting property taxes paid. The 30 claim shall be in a form as the director of health and human 31 services may prescribe. The director of revenue shall devise a 32 reimbursement table with amounts rounded to the nearest even 33 -805- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 805/ 1568
H.F. _____ whole dollar and provide such table to the director of health 34 and human services. Reimbursements in the amount of less than 35 one dollar shall not be paid. 1 Sec. 1181. Section 425.26, subsection 2, unnumbered 2 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 3 Every claimant for reimbursement of rent constituting 4 property taxes paid shall give the department of health and 5 human services, in support of the claim, reasonable proof of: 6 Sec. 1182. Section 425.26, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 7 amended to read as follows: 8 3. The department of revenue or the department of health and 9 human services may require any additional proof necessary to 10 support a claim. 11 Sec. 1183. Section 425.27, subsection 1, paragraph b, Code 12 2023, is amended to read as follows: 13 b. The department of health and human services is 14 responsible for the audit of claims for reimbursement for rent 15 constituting property taxes paid under this subchapter . 16 Sec. 1184. Section 425.27, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 17 amended to read as follows: 18 3. If on the audit of a claim for reimbursement for rent 19 constituting property taxes paid under this subchapter , the 20 department of health and human services determines the amount 21 of the claim to have been incorrectly calculated or that the 22 claim is not allowable, the department of health and human 23 services shall recalculate the claim and notify the claimant 24 of the recalculation or denial and the reasons for it. The 25 recalculation of the claim shall be final unless appealed 26 to the director of health and human services within thirty 27 days from the date of notice of recalculation or denial. The 28 director of health and human services shall grant a hearing, 29 and upon hearing determine the correct claim, if any, and 30 notify the claimant of the decision by mail. The department of 31 health and human services shall not adjust a claim after three 32 years from October 31 of the year in which the claim was filed. 33 -806- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 806/ 1568
H.F. _____ If the claim for reimbursement has been paid, the amount may be 34 recovered by the department of health and human services. The 35 decision of the director of health and human services shall be 1 final unless appealed as provided in section 425.31 . 2 Sec. 1185. Section 425.27, subsection 4, paragraph b, Code 3 2023, is amended to read as follows: 4 b. For the purpose of administering the reimbursement for 5 rent constituting property taxes paid, including the duties of 6 the director of health and human services and the department of 7 health and human services under this subchapter , the director 8 of health and human services shall have the same powers as 9 those described in section 422.70 . 10 Sec. 1186. Section 425.28, subsections 2, 3, and 4, Code 11 2023, are amended to read as follows: 12 2. A claimant for reimbursement of rent constituting 13 property taxes paid shall expressly waive any right to 14 confidentiality relating to all income tax information 15 obtainable by the department of health and human services. 16 3. For the effective administration of this subchapter , the 17 department of revenue and the department of health and human 18 services shall share information obtained by each department 19 from claimants under this subchapter . 20 4. In addition to the sharing of information under 21 subsection 3 , the department of health and human services may 22 release information pertaining to a person’s eligibility or 23 claim for or receipt of rent reimbursement to an employee of 24 the department of inspections and appeals in the employee’s 25 official conduct of an audit or investigation. 26 Sec. 1187. Section 425.29, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 27 amended to read as follows: 28 3. In the case of a claim for reimbursement disallowed by 29 the department of health and human services, the department of 30 health and human services may impose penalties described in 31 section 421.27 . The department of health and human services 32 shall send a notice of disallowance of the claim. 33 -807- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 807/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 1188. Section 425.31, subsections 2, 3, and 4, Code 34 2023, are amended to read as follows: 35 2. Judicial review of the actions of the director of health 1 and human services or the department of health and human 2 services under this subchapter may be sought in accordance with 3 the terms of chapter 17A and the rules of the department of 4 health and human services. 5 3. For cause and upon a showing by the director of revenue 6 or the director of health and human services, as applicable, 7 that collection of the amount in dispute is in doubt, the 8 court may order the petitioner to file with the clerk a bond 9 for the use of the respondent, with sureties approved by the 10 clerk, equal to the amount appealed from, conditioned that the 11 petitioner shall perform the orders of the court. 12 4. An appeal may be taken by the claimant or the director 13 of revenue or the director of health and human services, as 14 applicable, to the supreme court of this state irrespective of 15 the amount involved. 16 Sec. 1189. Section 425.33, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 17 amended to read as follows: 18 1. If upon petition by a claimant the department of health 19 and human services determines that a landlord has increased the 20 claimant’s rent primarily because the claimant is eligible for 21 reimbursement under this subchapter , the department of health 22 and human services shall request the landlord by mail to reduce 23 the rent appropriately. 24 Sec. 1190. Section 425.33, subsection 2, unnumbered 25 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 26 In determining whether a landlord has increased a 27 claimant’s rent primarily because the claimant is eligible for 28 reimbursement under this subchapter , the department of health 29 and human services shall consider the following factors: 30 Sec. 1191. Section 425.33, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 31 amended to read as follows: 32 3. If the landlord fails to comply with the request of the 33 -808- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 808/ 1568
H.F. _____ department of health and human services within fifteen days 34 after the request is mailed, the department of health and human 35 services shall order the rent reduced by an appropriate amount. 1 Sec. 1192. Section 425.34, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 2 amended to read as follows: 3 1. If the department of health and human services orders a 4 landlord to reduce rent to a claimant, then upon the request 5 of the landlord the department of health and human services 6 shall hold a prompt hearing of the matter, to be conducted in 7 accordance with the rules of the department. The department of 8 health and human services shall give notice of the decision by 9 mail to the claimant and to the landlord. 10 Sec. 1193. Section 425.37, Code 2023, is amended to read as 11 follows: 12 425.37 Rules. 13 The director of revenue and the director of health and human 14 services shall each adopt rules in accordance with chapter 15 17A for the interpretation and proper administration of this 16 subchapter and each department’s applicable powers and duties 17 under this subchapter , including rules to prevent and disallow 18 duplication of benefits and to prevent any unreasonable 19 hardship or advantage to any person. 20 Sec. 1194. Section 425.39, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 21 amended to read as follows: 22 2. The elderly and disabled rent reimbursement fund is 23 created. There is appropriated annually from the general fund 24 of the state to the department of health and human services 25 to be credited to the elderly and disabled rent reimbursement 26 fund, from funds not otherwise appropriated, an amount 27 sufficient to implement this subchapter for reimbursement for 28 rent constituting property taxes paid for claimants described 29 in section 425.17, subsection 2 , paragraph “a” , subparagraph 30 (1). 31 Sec. 1195. Section 425.40, Code 2023, is amended to read as 32 follows: 33 -809- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 809/ 1568
H.F. _____ 425.40 Low-income fund created. 34 1. A low-income tax credit and reimbursement fund is 35 created. Within the low-income tax credit and reimbursement 1 fund, a rent reimbursement account is created under the control 2 of the department of health and human services and a tax 3 credit account is created under the control of the department 4 of revenue. Amounts appropriated to the fund shall first be 5 credited to the rent reimbursement account. 6 2. a. The director of health and human services shall use 7 amounts credited to the rent reimbursement account for a fiscal 8 year to pay all claims for reimbursement of rent constituting 9 property taxes paid for claimants described in section 425.17, 10 subsection 2 , paragraph “a” , subparagraph (2). If the amount 11 appropriated for purposes of this section for a fiscal year 12 and credited to the rent reimbursement account is insufficient 13 to pay all claims in full, the director of health and human 14 services shall pay all such claims on a pro rata basis. 15 b. If the amount appropriated for purposes of this section 16 for a fiscal year and credited to the rent reimbursement 17 account exceeds the amount necessary to pay in full all 18 reimbursement claims for the fiscal year, the department of 19 health and human services shall transfer such excess amount 20 to the department of revenue for deposit in the tax credit 21 account. The department of revenue shall use any amounts 22 credited to the tax credit account for a fiscal year to pay to 23 the counties all claims for credit for property taxes due for 24 the fiscal year, or if such amount is insufficient, to pay to 25 the counties all such claims on a pro rata basis. 26 3. In order for the director of revenue or the director 27 of health and human services to carry out the requirements of 28 subsection 2 , notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in 29 this subchapter , claims for reimbursement for rent constituting 30 property taxes paid filed before May 1 of the fiscal year 31 shall be eligible to be paid in full during the fiscal year 32 and those claims filed on or after May 1 of the fiscal year 33 -810- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 810/ 1568
H.F. _____ shall be eligible to be paid during the following fiscal year 34 and the director of revenue is not required to make payments 35 to counties for the property tax credit before June 15 of the 1 fiscal year. 2 Sec. 1196. Section 426B.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 3 follows: 4 426B.1 Appropriations —— property tax relief fund. 5 1. A property tax relief fund is created in the state 6 treasury under the authority of the department of health 7 and human services. The fund shall be separate from the 8 general fund of the state and shall not be considered part 9 of the general fund of the state except in determining the 10 cash position of the state for payment of state obligations. 11 The moneys in the fund are not subject to the provisions of 12 section 8.33 and shall not be transferred, used, obligated, 13 appropriated, or otherwise encumbered except as provided in 14 this chapter . Moneys in the fund may be used for cash flow 15 purposes, provided that any moneys so allocated are returned 16 to the fund by the end of each fiscal year. However, the 17 fund shall be considered a special account for the purposes 18 of section 8.53 , relating to elimination of any GAAP deficit. 19 For the purposes of this chapter , unless the context otherwise 20 requires, “property tax relief fund” means the property tax 21 relief fund created in this section . 22 2. Moneys shall be distributed from the property tax relief 23 fund to the mental health and disability services regional 24 service system for mental health and disabilities disability 25 services, in accordance with the appropriations made to the 26 fund and other statutory requirements. 27 Sec. 1197. Section 426B.2, Code 2023, is amended to read as 28 follows: 29 426B.2 Property tax relief fund payments. 30 The director of health and human services shall draw 31 warrants on the property tax relief fund, payable to 32 the regional administrator in the amount due to a mental 33 -811- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 811/ 1568
H.F. _____ health and disability services region in accordance with 34 statutory requirements, and mail the warrants to the regional 35 administrator in July and January of each year. 1 Sec. 1198. Section 426B.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 2 follows: 3 426B.4 Rules. 4 The mental health and disability services commission shall 5 consult with regional administrators and the director of health 6 and human services in prescribing forms and adopting rules 7 pursuant to chapter 17A to administer this chapter . 8 Sec. 1199. Section 427.9, Code 2023, is amended to read as 9 follows: 10 427.9 Suspension of taxes, assessments, and rates or charges, 11 including interest, fees, and costs. 12 If a person is a recipient of federal supplementary security 13 income or state supplementary assistance, as defined in 14 section 249.1 , or is a resident of a health care facility, as 15 defined by section 135C.1 , which is receiving payment from 16 the department of health and human services for the person’s 17 care, the person shall be deemed to be unable to contribute to 18 the public revenue. The director of health and human services 19 shall notify a person receiving such assistance of the tax 20 suspension provision and shall provide the person with evidence 21 to present to the appropriate county board of supervisors which 22 shows the person’s eligibility for tax suspension on parcels 23 owned, possessed, or upon which the person is paying taxes 24 as a purchaser under contract. The board of supervisors so 25 notified, without the filing of a petition and statement as 26 specified in section 427.8 , shall order the county treasurer to 27 suspend the collection of all the taxes, special assessments, 28 and rates or charges, including interest, fees, and costs, 29 assessed against the parcels and remaining unpaid by the person 30 or contractually payable by the person, for such time as the 31 person remains the owner or contractually prospective owner 32 of the parcels, and during the period the person receives 33 -812- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 812/ 1568
H.F. _____ assistance as described in this section . The county board of 34 supervisors shall annually send to the department of health 35 and human services the names and social security numbers of 1 persons receiving a tax suspension pursuant to this section . 2 The department shall verify the continued eligibility for tax 3 suspension of each name on the list and shall return the list 4 to the board of supervisors. The director of health and human 5 services shall advise the person that the person may apply for 6 an additional property tax credit pursuant to sections 425.16 7 through 425.37 which shall be credited against the amount of 8 the taxes suspended. 9 Sec. 1200. Section 432.13, Code 2023, is amended to read as 10 follows: 11 432.13 Premium tax exemption —— hawk-i Hawki program —— state 12 employee benefits. 13 1. Premiums collected by participating insurers under 14 chapter 514I are exempt from premium tax. 15 2. Premiums received for benefits acquired on behalf of 16 state employees by the department of administrative services 17 pursuant to section 8A.402, subsection 1 , and by the state 18 board of regents pursuant to chapter 262 , are exempt from 19 premium tax. 20 Sec. 1201. Section 453A.13, subsection 2, paragraph c, Code 21 2023, is amended to read as follows: 22 c. The department, or a city or county, shall submit 23 a duplicate of any application for a retail permit to the 24 alcoholic beverages division of the department of commerce 25 within thirty days of the issuance. The alcoholic beverages 26 division of the department of commerce shall submit the current 27 list of all retail permits issued to the Iowa department of 28 public health and human services by the last day of each 29 quarter of a state fiscal year. 30 Sec. 1202. Section 453A.35A, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 31 amended to read as follows: 32 2. Moneys in the fund shall be used only for purposes 33 -813- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 813/ 1568
H.F. _____ related to health care, substance abuse use disorder treatment 34 and prevention, and tobacco use prevention, cessation, and 35 control. 1 Sec. 1203. Section 453A.47A, subsection 6, Code 2023, is 2 amended to read as follows: 3 6. Issuance. Cities may issue retail permits to retailers 4 located within their respective limits. County boards of 5 supervisors may issue retail permits to retailers located in 6 their respective counties, outside of the corporate limits of 7 cities. The city or county shall submit a duplicate of any 8 application for a retail permit to the alcoholic beverages 9 division of the department of commerce within thirty days of 10 issuance of a permit. The alcoholic beverages division of the 11 department of commerce shall submit the current list of all 12 retail permits issued to the Iowa department of public health 13 and human services by the last day of each quarter of a state 14 fiscal year. 15 Sec. 1204. Section 455B.190A, subsection 3, paragraph b, 16 subparagraph (5), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 17 (5) The director of public health and human services or the 18 director’s designee. 19 Sec. 1205. Section 455B.335A, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 20 amended to read as follows: 21 1. The director shall require that a person who operates 22 or proposes to operate a waste incinerator which provides for 23 the incineration of pathological radioactive materials conduct 24 dispersion modeling, under the direction of the Iowa department 25 of public health and human services , for radiological isotopes 26 to measure the emission levels of alpha and gamma rays. The 27 director shall allow a three-month period during which time the 28 operator or person proposing operation of such an incinerator 29 shall conduct the required dispersion modeling. In order to 30 initiate or continue such incineration, the results of the 31 modeling shall provide that the existing incinerator meets 32 or the proposed incinerator will meet the emission standards 33 -814- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 814/ 1568
H.F. _____ established by the United States environmental protection 34 agency for a selected isotope. 35 Sec. 1206. Section 455B.427, subsection 2, paragraph c, 1 Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 2 c. A summary of serious health problems in the immediate 3 vicinity of the site and health problems deemed by the director 4 in cooperation with the Iowa department of public health and 5 human services to be related to conditions at the site. 6 Sec. 1207. Section 455B.427, subsection 3, unnumbered 7 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 8 In developing and maintaining the annual report, the 9 director shall assess the relative priority of the need for 10 action at each site to remedy environmental and health problems 11 resulting from the presence of hazardous wastes or hazardous 12 substances at the sites. In making assessments of relative 13 priority, the director, in cooperation with the Iowa department 14 of public health and human services on matters relating to 15 public health, shall place every site in one of the following 16 classifications: 17 Sec. 1208. Section 455B.427, subsection 5, Code 2023, is 18 amended to read as follows: 19 5. The director shall work with the Iowa department of 20 public health and human services when assessing the effects of 21 a hazardous waste or hazardous substance disposal site on human 22 health. 23 Sec. 1209. Section 455E.11, subsection 2, paragraph a, 24 subparagraph (2), subparagraph division (a), subparagraph 25 subdivision (i), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 26 (i) Eight thousand dollars shall be transferred to the Iowa 27 department of public health and human services for departmental 28 duties required under section 135.11, subsections 18 15 and 19 29 16 , and section 139A.21 . 30 Sec. 1210. Section 455E.11, subsection 2, paragraph b, 31 subparagraph (1), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 32 (1) Nine thousand dollars of the account is appropriated 33 -815- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 815/ 1568
H.F. _____ to the Iowa department of public health and human services for 34 carrying out the departmental duties under section 135.11, 35 subsections 18 15 and 19 16 , and section 139A.21 . 1 Sec. 1211. Section 455E.11, subsection 2, paragraph 2 b, subparagraph (2), subparagraph division (b), unnumbered 3 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 4 Two percent is appropriated annually to the department and, 5 except for administrative expenses, is transferred to the Iowa 6 department of public health and human services for the purpose 7 of administering grants to counties and conducting oversight of 8 county-based programs for the testing of private rural water 9 supply wells, private rural water supply well sealing, and the 10 proper closure of private rural abandoned wells and cisterns. 11 Not more than thirty-five percent of the moneys is appropriated 12 annually for grants to counties for the purpose of conducting 13 programs of private rural water supply testing, private rural 14 water supply well sealing, the proper closure of private rural 15 abandoned wells and cisterns, or any combination thereof. 16 An amount agreed to by the department of natural resources 17 and the Iowa department of public health and human services 18 shall be retained by the department of natural resources for 19 administrative expenses. 20 Sec. 1212. Section 455E.11, subsection 2, paragraph c, 21 subparagraph (1), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 22 (1) The moneys collected pursuant to section 455F.7 23 and moneys collected pursuant to section 29C.8A which are 24 designated for deposit shall be deposited in the household 25 hazardous waste account. Two thousand dollars is appropriated 26 annually to the Iowa department of public health and human 27 services to carry out departmental duties under section 28 135.11, subsections 18 15 and 19 16 , and section 139A.21 . The 29 remainder of the account shall be used to fund the efforts of 30 the department to support a collection system for household 31 hazardous materials, including public education programs, 32 training, and consultation of local governments in the 33 -816- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 816/ 1568
H.F. _____ establishment and operation of permanent collection systems, 34 and the management of collection sites, education programs, 35 and other activities pursuant to chapter 455F , including the 1 administration of the household hazardous materials retailer 2 permit program by the department of revenue. 3 Sec. 1213. Section 455E.11, subsection 2, paragraph d, 4 subparagraph (1), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 5 (1) One thousand dollars is appropriated annually to the 6 Iowa department of public health and human services to carry 7 out departmental duties under section 135.11, subsections 18 15 8 and 19 16 , and section 139A.21 . 9 Sec. 1214. Section 462A.14, subsection 2, paragraph a, 10 subparagraph (4), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 11 (4) Assignment to substance abuse use disorder evaluation 12 and treatment, pursuant to subsection 12 , and a course for 13 drinking drivers. 14 Sec. 1215. Section 462A.14, subsection 2, paragraph b, 15 subparagraph (4), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 16 (4) Assignment to substance abuse use disorder evaluation 17 and treatment, pursuant to subsections 12 and 13 , and a course 18 for drinking drivers. 19 Sec. 1216. Section 462A.14, subsection 2, paragraph c, 20 subparagraph (4), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 21 (4) Assignment to substance abuse use disorder evaluation 22 and treatment, pursuant to subsections 12 and 13 , and a course 23 for drinking drivers. 24 Sec. 1217. Section 462A.14, subsection 2, paragraphs d and 25 e, Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 26 d. A class “D” felony for any offense under this 27 section resulting in serious injury to persons other than 28 the defendant, if the court determines that the person who 29 committed the offense caused the serious injury, and shall 30 be imprisoned for a determinate sentence of not more than 31 five years but not less than thirty days, or committed to the 32 custody of the director of the department of corrections, and 33 -817- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 817/ 1568
H.F. _____ assessed a fine of not less than two thousand five hundred 34 dollars nor more than seven thousand five hundred dollars. A 35 person convicted of a felony offense may be committed to the 1 custody of the director of the department of corrections, who 2 shall assign the person to a facility pursuant to section 3 904.513 . The court shall also order that the person not 4 operate a motorboat or sailboat for one year in addition to 5 any other period of time the defendant would have been ordered 6 not to operate if no injury had occurred in connection with 7 the violation. The court shall also assign the defendant to 8 substance abuse use disorder evaluation and treatment pursuant 9 to subsections 12 and 13 , and a course for drinking drivers. 10 e. A class “B” felony for any offense under this section 11 resulting in the death of persons other than the defendant, if 12 the court determines that the person who committed the offense 13 caused the death, and shall be imprisoned for a determinate 14 sentence of not more than twenty-five years, or committed to 15 the custody of the director of the department of corrections. 16 A person convicted of a felony offense may be committed to 17 the custody of the director of the department of corrections, 18 who shall assign the person to a facility pursuant to section 19 904.513 . The court shall also order that the person not 20 operate a motorboat or sailboat for six years. The court shall 21 also assign the defendant to substance abuse use disorder 22 evaluation and treatment pursuant to subsections 12 and 13 , and 23 a course for drinking drivers. 24 Sec. 1218. Section 462A.14, subsection 12, Code 2023, is 25 amended to read as follows: 26 12. a. All substance abuse use disorder evaluations 27 required under this section shall be completed at the 28 defendant’s expense. 29 b. In addition to assignment to substance abuse use disorder 30 evaluation and treatment under this section , the court shall 31 order any defendant convicted under this section to follow the 32 recommendations proposed in the substance abuse use disorder 33 -818- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 818/ 1568
H.F. _____ evaluation for appropriate substance abuse use disorder 34 treatment for the defendant. Court-ordered substance abuse 35 use disorder treatment is subject to the periodic reporting 1 requirements of section 125.86 . 2 c. If a defendant is committed by the court to a substance 3 abuse use disorder treatment facility, the administrator of the 4 facility shall report to the court when it is determined that 5 the defendant has received the maximum benefit of treatment 6 at the facility and the defendant shall be released from the 7 facility. The time for which the defendant is committed for 8 treatment shall be credited against the defendant’s sentence. 9 d. The court may prescribe the length of time for the 10 evaluation and treatment or the court may request that the 11 community college or licensed substance abuse use disorder 12 program conducting the course for drinking drivers which the 13 defendant is ordered to attend or the treatment program to 14 which the defendant is committed immediately report to the 15 court when the defendant has received maximum benefit from 16 the course for drinking drivers or treatment program or has 17 recovered from the defendant’s addiction, dependency, or 18 tendency to chronically abuse use alcohol or drugs. 19 e. Upon successfully completing a course for drinking 20 drivers or an ordered substance abuse use disorder treatment 21 program, a court may place the defendant on probation for six 22 months and as a condition of probation, the defendant shall 23 attend a program providing posttreatment services relating to 24 substance abuse use disorder as approved by the court. 25 f. A defendant committed under this section who does not 26 possess sufficient income or estate to make payment of the 27 costs of the treatment in whole or in part shall be considered 28 a state patient and the costs of treatment shall be paid as 29 provided in section 125.44 . 30 g. A defendant who fails to carry out the order of the 31 court shall be confined in the county jail for twenty days in 32 addition to any other imprisonment ordered by the court or may 33 -819- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 819/ 1568
H.F. _____ be ordered to perform unpaid community service work, and shall 34 be placed on probation for one year with a violation of this 35 probation punishable as contempt of court. 1 h. In addition to any other condition of probation, the 2 defendant shall attend a program providing substance abuse use 3 disorder prevention services or posttreatment services related 4 to substance abuse use disorder as ordered by the court. The 5 defendant shall report to the defendant’s probation officer as 6 ordered concerning proof of attendance at the treatment program 7 or posttreatment program ordered by the court. Failure to 8 attend or complete the program shall be considered a violation 9 of probation and is punishable as contempt of court. 10 Sec. 1219. Section 466B.3, subsection 4, paragraph c, Code 11 2023, is amended to read as follows: 12 c. The director of the department of public health and human 13 services or the director’s designee. 14 Sec. 1220. Section 470.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 15 follows: 16 470.5 Exceptions. 17 This chapter does not apply to buildings used on January 1, 18 1980 , by the division of adult corrections of the department 19 of health and human services as maximum security detention 20 facilities or to the renovation of property nominated to, or 21 entered in the national register of historic places, designated 22 by statute, or included in an established list of historic 23 places compiled by the historical division of the department of 24 cultural affairs. 25 Sec. 1221. Section 476.20, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 26 amended to read as follows: 27 2. The board shall establish rules requiring a regulated 28 public utility furnishing gas or electricity to include in 29 the utility’s notice of pending disconnection of service a 30 written statement advising the customer that the customer 31 may be eligible to participate in the low income home energy 32 assistance program or weatherization assistance program 33 -820- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 820/ 1568
H.F. _____ administered by the division of community action agencies 34 of the department of health and human rights services . The 35 written statement shall list the address and telephone number 1 of the local agency which is administering the customer’s low 2 income home energy assistance program and the weatherization 3 assistance program. The written statement shall also state 4 that the customer is advised to contact the public utility 5 to settle any of the customer’s complaints with the public 6 utility, but if a complaint is not settled to the customer’s 7 satisfaction, the customer may file the complaint with the 8 board. The written statement shall include the address 9 and phone number of the board. If the notice of pending 10 disconnection of service applies to a residence, the written 11 statement shall advise that the disconnection does not apply 12 from November 1 through April 1 for a resident who is a “head 13 of household”, as defined in section 422.4 , and who has been 14 certified to the public utility by the local agency which is 15 administering the low income home energy assistance program and 16 weatherization assistance program as being eligible for either 17 the low income home energy assistance program or weatherization 18 assistance program, and that if such a resident resides within 19 the serviced residence, the customer should promptly have 20 the qualifying resident notify the local agency which is 21 administering the low income home energy assistance program and 22 weatherization assistance program. The board shall establish 23 rules requiring that the written notice contain additional 24 information as it deems necessary and appropriate. 25 Sec. 1222. Section 476.51, subsection 5, Code 2023, is 26 amended to read as follows: 27 5. Civil penalties collected pursuant to this section from 28 utilities providing water, electric, or gas service shall 29 be forwarded by the chief operating officer of the board to 30 the treasurer of state to be credited to the general fund of 31 the state and to be used only for the low income home energy 32 assistance program and the weatherization assistance program 33 -821- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 821/ 1568
H.F. _____ administered by the division of community action agencies of 34 the department of health and human rights services . Civil 35 penalties collected pursuant to this section from utilities 1 providing telecommunications service shall be forwarded to 2 the treasurer of state to be credited to the department of 3 commerce revolving fund created in section 546.12 to be used 4 only for consumer education programs administered by the board. 5 Penalties paid by a rate-regulated public utility pursuant to 6 this section shall be excluded from the utility’s costs when 7 determining the utility’s revenue requirement, and shall not be 8 included either directly or indirectly in the utility’s rates 9 or charges to customers. 10 Sec. 1223. Section 476.66, subsection 6, Code 2023, is 11 amended to read as follows: 12 6. The rules established by the utilities board shall 13 require an annual report to be filed for each fund. The 14 utilities board shall compile an annual statewide report of the 15 fund results. The division of community action agencies of the 16 department of health and human rights services shall prepare 17 an annual report of the unmet need for energy assistance 18 and weatherization. Both reports shall be submitted to the 19 appropriations committees of the general assembly on the first 20 day of the following session. 21 Sec. 1224. Section 477C.5, subsection 2, paragraph c, Code 22 2023, is amended to read as follows: 23 c. One representative from the office of deaf services of 24 the department of health and human rights services . 25 Sec. 1225. Section 478.29, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 26 amended to read as follows: 27 1. A person who violates a provision of this chapter is 28 subject to a civil penalty, which may be levied by the board, 29 of not more than one hundred dollars per violation or one 30 thousand dollars per day of a continuing violation, whichever 31 is greater. Civil penalties collected pursuant to this section 32 shall be forwarded by the chief operating officer of the board 33 -822- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 822/ 1568
H.F. _____ to the treasurer of state to be credited to the general fund of 34 the state and appropriated to the division of community action 35 agencies of the department of health and human rights services 1 for purposes of the low income home energy assistance program 2 and the weatherization assistance program. 3 Sec. 1226. Section 479.31, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 4 amended to read as follows: 5 1. A person who violates this chapter or any rule or 6 order issued pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to 7 a civil penalty levied by the board in accordance with 49 8 C.F.R. §190.223. Each day that the violation continues shall 9 constitute a separate offense. Civil penalties collected 10 pursuant to this section shall be forwarded by the chief 11 operating officer of the board to the treasurer of state to be 12 credited to the general fund of the state and appropriated to 13 the division of community action agencies of the department 14 of health and human rights services for purposes of the low 15 income home energy assistance program and the weatherization 16 assistance program. 17 Sec. 1227. Section 479B.21, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 18 amended to read as follows: 19 1. A person who violates this chapter or any rule or 20 order issued pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to a 21 civil penalty levied by the board in an amount not to exceed 22 one thousand dollars for each violation. Each day that the 23 violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. 24 However, the maximum civil penalty shall not exceed two hundred 25 thousand dollars for any related series of violations. Civil 26 penalties collected pursuant to this section shall be forwarded 27 by the chief operating officer of the board to the treasurer 28 of state to be credited to the general fund of the state and 29 appropriated to the division of community action agencies of 30 the department of health and human rights services for purposes 31 of the low income home energy assistance program and the 32 weatherization assistance program. 33 -823- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 823/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 1228. Section 483A.24, subsections 7 and 15, Code 2023, 34 are amended to read as follows: 35 7. A license shall not be required of minor pupils of the 1 Iowa braille and sight saving school, Iowa school for the deaf, 2 or of minor residents of other state institutions under the 3 control of an administrator of a division of the department 4 of health and human services. In addition, a person who is 5 on active duty with the armed forces of the United States, 6 on authorized leave from a duty station located outside of 7 this state, and a resident of the state of Iowa shall not be 8 required to have a license to hunt or fish in this state. The 9 military person shall carry the person’s leave papers and a 10 copy of the person’s current earnings statement showing a 11 deduction for Iowa income taxes while hunting or fishing. In 12 lieu of carrying the person’s earnings statement, the military 13 person may also claim residency if the person is registered to 14 vote in this state. If a deer or wild turkey is taken, the 15 military person shall immediately contact a state conservation 16 officer to obtain an appropriate tag to transport the animal. 17 A license shall not be required of residents of county care 18 facilities or any person who is receiving supplementary 19 assistance under chapter 249 . 20 15. The department may issue a permit, subject to conditions 21 established by the department, which authorizes patients of a 22 substance abuse use disorder facility, residents of health care 23 facilities licensed under chapter 135C , tenants of elder group 24 homes licensed under chapter 231B , tenants of assisted living 25 program facilities licensed under chapter 231C , participants 26 who attend adult day services programs licensed under chapter 27 231D , participants in services funded under a federal home and 28 community-based services waiver implemented under the medical 29 assistance program as defined in chapter 249A , and persons 30 cared for in juvenile shelter care homes as provided for in 31 chapter 232 to fish without a license as a supervised group. 32 A person supervising a group pursuant to this subsection may 33 -824- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 824/ 1568
H.F. _____ fish with the group pursuant to the permit and is not required 34 to obtain a fishing license. 35 Sec. 1229. Section 505.16, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 1 amended to read as follows: 2 2. The insurance commissioner shall approve rules for 3 carrying out this section including rules relating to the 4 preparation of information to be provided before and after a 5 test and the protection of confidentiality of personal and 6 medical records of insurance applicants and policyholders. 7 The rules shall require a person engaged in the business 8 of insurance who receives results of a positive human 9 immunodeficiency virus test of an insurance applicant or 10 policyholder to report those results to a physician or 11 alternative testing site of the applicant’s or policyholder’s 12 choice, or if the applicant or policyholder does not choose a 13 physician or alternative testing site to receive the results, 14 to the Iowa department of public health and human services . 15 Sec. 1230. Section 505.25, Code 2023, is amended to read as 16 follows: 17 505.25 Information provided to medical assistance program, 18 hawk-i Hawki program, and child support recovery unit services . 19 A carrier, as defined in section 514C.13 , shall enter into 20 a health insurance data match program with the department of 21 health and human services for the sole purpose of comparing the 22 names of the carrier’s insureds with the names of recipients of 23 the medical assistance program under chapter 249A , individuals 24 under the purview of the child support recovery unit services 25 pursuant to chapter 252B , or enrollees of the hawk-i Hawki 26 program under chapter 514I . 27 Sec. 1231. Section 505.34, Code 2023, is amended to read as 28 follows: 29 505.34 Medical assistance and hawk-i Hawki programs —— 30 applicability of subtitle. 31 1. The medical assistance program under chapter 249A and 32 the healthy and well kids in Iowa (hawk-i) (Hawki) program 33 -825- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 825/ 1568
H.F. _____ under chapter 514I shall not be subject to this subtitle unless 34 otherwise provided by law. 35 2. A managed care organization acting pursuant to a contract 1 with the department of health and human services to administer 2 the medical assistance program under chapter 249A , or the 3 healthy and well kids in the Iowa (hawk-i) (Hawki) program 4 under chapter 514I , shall not be subject to this subtitle 5 unless otherwise provided by law. 6 Sec. 1232. Section 508C.5, subsection 13, paragraph f, Code 7 2023, is amended to read as follows: 8 f. An entity whose only business in this state is operating 9 as a managed care organization. For purposes of this 10 paragraph, “managed care organization” means an entity that is 11 under contract with the Iowa department of health and human 12 services to provide services to Medicaid recipients and that 13 also meets the definition of “health maintenance organization” 14 in section 514B.1 . 15 Sec. 1233. Section 509.1, subsection 7, Code 2023, is 16 amended to read as follows: 17 7. A policy issued to the department of health and human 18 services, which shall be deemed the policyholder, to insure 19 eligible persons for medical assistance, or for both mandatory 20 medical assistance and optional medical assistance, as defined 21 by chapter 249A as hereafter amended. 22 Sec. 1234. Section 509.3A, subsection 12, Code 2023, is 23 amended to read as follows: 24 12. The hawk-i Hawki program authorized by chapter 514I . 25 Sec. 1235. Section 510B.1, subsections 9 and 22, Code 2023, 26 are amended to read as follows: 27 9. “Health carrier” means an entity subject to the 28 insurance laws and regulations of this state, or subject 29 to the jurisdiction of the commissioner, including an 30 insurance company offering sickness and accident plans, a 31 health maintenance organization, a nonprofit health service 32 corporation, or a plan established pursuant to chapter 509A for 33 -826- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 826/ 1568
H.F. _____ public employees. “Health carrier” does not include any of the 34 following: 35 a. The department of health and human services. 1 b. A managed care organization acting pursuant to a contract 2 with the department of health and human services to administer 3 the medical assistance program under chapter 249A or the 4 healthy and well kids in Iowa (hawk-i) (Hawki) program under 5 chapter 514I . 6 c. A policy or contract providing a prescription drug 7 benefit pursuant to 42 U.S.C. ch. 7, subch. XVIII, part D. 8 d. A plan offered or maintained by a multiple employer 9 welfare arrangement established under chapter 513D before 10 January 1, 2022. 11 22. “Third-party payor” means any entity other than a 12 covered person or a health care provider that is responsible 13 for any amount of reimbursement for a prescription drug 14 benefit. “Third-party payor” includes health carriers and other 15 entities that provide a plan of health insurance or health 16 care benefits. “Third-party payor” does not include any of the 17 following: 18 a. The department of health and human services. 19 b. A managed care organization acting pursuant to a contract 20 with the department of health and human services to administer 21 the medical assistance program under chapter 249A or the 22 healthy and well kids in Iowa (hawk-i) (Hawki) program under 23 chapter 514I . 24 c. A policy or contract providing a prescription drug 25 benefit pursuant to 42 U.S.C. ch. 7, subch. XVIII, part D. 26 Sec. 1236. Section 513B.2, subsection 8, paragraph l, Code 27 2023, is amended to read as follows: 28 l. The hawk-i Hawki program authorized by chapter 514I . 29 Sec. 1237. Section 513C.3, subsection 12, paragraph d, Code 30 2023, is amended to read as follows: 31 d. Loss of eligibility for the hawk-i Hawki program 32 authorized in chapter 514I . 33 -827- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 827/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 1238. Section 514.1, subsection 2, paragraph c, Code 34 2023, is amended to read as follows: 35 c. “Subscriber” means an individual who enters into a 1 contract for health care services with a corporation subject 2 to this chapter and includes a person eligible for mandatory 3 medical assistance or optional medical assistance as defined 4 under chapter 249A , with respect to whom the department of 5 health and human services has entered into a contract with a 6 firm operating under this chapter . 7 Sec. 1239. Section 514A.3B, subsection 3, paragraph l, Code 8 2023, is amended to read as follows: 9 l. The hawk-i Hawki program authorized by chapter 514I . 10 Sec. 1240. Section 514B.3, subsection 1, paragraph m, Code 11 2023, is amended to read as follows: 12 m. A description of the procedures and programs to be 13 implemented to meet the requirements for quality of health 14 care as determined by the director of public health and human 15 services under section 514B.4 . 16 Sec. 1241. Section 514B.3, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 17 amended to read as follows: 18 3. Upon receipt of an application for a certificate of 19 authority, the commissioner shall immediately transmit copies 20 of the application and accompanying documents to the director 21 of public health and human services and the affected regional 22 health planning council, as authorized by Pub. L. No. 89-749, 23 42 U.S.C. §246(b)2b, for their nonbinding consultation and 24 advice. 25 Sec. 1242. Section 514B.4A, Code 2023, is amended to read 26 as follows: 27 514B.4A Direct provision of health care services. 28 1. An application for a certificate of authority to 29 provide health care services, directly, shall be forwarded 30 by the commissioner to the director of public health and 31 human services for review, comment, and recommendation, with 32 respect to the health care services to be provided directly, to 33 -828- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 828/ 1568
H.F. _____ assure that the applicant has demonstrated the willingness and 34 potential ability to provide the health care services through 35 adequate personnel and facilities. 1 2. Rules proposed by the commissioner for adoption 2 for the direct provision of health care services by a 3 health maintenance organization, shall be forwarded by the 4 commissioner to the director of public health and human 5 services for review, comment, and recommendation, prior to 6 submission to the administrative rules coordinator pursuant to 7 section 17A.4 . 8 3. The director of public health and human services shall 9 respond to the commissioner, with respect to an application 10 or proposed rule, with any comments or recommendations within 11 thirty days of the forwarding of the application or proposed 12 rules to the director of public health and human services . 13 Sec. 1243. Section 514B.32, subsection 5, Code 2023, is 14 amended to read as follows: 15 5. The provisions of this chapter shall be applicable to a 16 managed care organization acting pursuant to a contract with 17 the department of health and human services to administer the 18 medical assistance program under chapter 249A , or the healthy 19 and well kids in Iowa (hawk-i) (Hawki) program under chapter 20 514I , only with respect to licensure and solvency standards 21 as evidenced by the managed care organization obtaining 22 and maintaining a certificate of authority, and maintaining 23 compliance with the solvency standards set forth in this 24 chapter . 25 Sec. 1244. Section 514B.33, subsection 5, paragraph a, Code 26 2023, is amended to read as follows: 27 a. For purposes of this section , “limited service 28 organization” means an organization providing dental care 29 services, vision care services, mental health services, 30 substance abuse use disorder services, pharmaceutical services, 31 podiatric care services, or such other services as may be 32 determined by the commissioner. 33 -829- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 829/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 1245. Section 514C.9, subsection 3, paragraph b, Code 34 2023, is amended to read as follows: 35 b. Enroll a child who is eligible for coverage under the 1 applicable terms and conditions of the health benefit plan and 2 the standard enrollment guidelines of the insurer, without 3 regard to any time of enrollment restriction, under dependent 4 coverage upon application by the obligee or other legal 5 custodian of the child or by the department of health and human 6 services in the event an obligor required by a court order or 7 administrative order fails to apply for coverage for the child. 8 Sec. 1246. Section 514C.9, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 9 amended to read as follows: 10 4. A group health plan shall establish reasonable 11 procedures to determine whether a child is covered under a 12 qualified medical child support order issued pursuant to 13 chapter 252E . The procedures shall be in writing, provide for 14 prompt notice of each person specified in the medical child 15 support order as eligible to receive benefits under the group 16 health plan upon receipt by the plan of the medical child 17 support order, and allow an obligee or other legal custodian 18 of the child under chapter 252E to designate a representative 19 for receipt of copies of notices in regard to the medical child 20 support order that are sent to the obligee or other legal 21 custodian of the child and the department of health and human 22 services’ child support recovery unit services . 23 Sec. 1247. Section 514C.18, subsection 1, paragraph b, 24 subparagraph (2), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 25 (2) The diabetes self-management training and education 26 program is certified by the Iowa department of public health 27 and human services . The department shall consult with the 28 American diabetes association, Iowa affiliate, in developing 29 the standards for certification of diabetes education programs 30 that cover at least ten hours of initial outpatient diabetes 31 self-management training within a continuous twelve-month 32 period and up to two hours of follow-up training for each 33 -830- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 830/ 1568
H.F. _____ subsequent year for each individual diagnosed by a physician or 34 physician assistant with any type of diabetes mellitus. 35 Sec. 1248. Section 514C.27, Code 2023, is amended to read 1 as follows: 2 514C.27 Mental illness and substance abuse use disorder 3 treatment coverage for veterans. 4 1. Notwithstanding the uniformity of treatment requirements 5 of section 514C.6 , a group policy or contract providing for 6 third-party payment or prepayment of health or medical expenses 7 issued by a carrier, as defined in section 513B.2 , shall 8 provide coverage benefits to an insured who is a veteran for 9 treatment of mental illness and substance abuse use disorder if 10 either of the following is satisfied: 11 a. The policy or contract is issued to an employer who 12 on at least fifty percent of the employer’s working days 13 during the preceding calendar year employed more than fifty 14 full-time equivalent employees. In determining the number 15 of full-time equivalent employees of an employer, employers 16 who are affiliated or who are able to file a consolidated tax 17 return for purposes of state taxation shall be considered one 18 employer. 19 b. The policy or contract is issued to a small employer as 20 defined in section 513B.2 , and such policy or contract provides 21 coverage benefits for the treatment of mental illness and 22 substance abuse use disorder . 23 2. Notwithstanding the uniformity of treatment requirements 24 of section 514C.6 , a plan established pursuant to chapter 509A 25 for public employees shall provide coverage benefits to an 26 insured who is a veteran for treatment of mental illness and 27 substance abuse use disorder as defined in subsection 3 . 28 3. For purposes of this section: 29 a. “Mental illness” means mental disorders as defined by the 30 commissioner by rule. 31 b. “Substance abuse use disorder means a pattern of 32 pathological use of alcohol or a drug that causes impairment 33 -831- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 831/ 1568
H.F. _____ in social or occupational functioning, or that produces 34 physiological dependency evidenced by physical tolerance or by 35 physical symptoms when the alcohol or drug is withdrawn. 1 c. “Veteran” means the same as defined in section 35.1 . 2 4. The commissioner, by rule, shall define “mental illness” 3 consistent with definitions provided in the most recent edition 4 of the American psychiatric association’s diagnostic and 5 statistical manual of mental disorders, as the definitions may 6 be amended from time to time. The commissioner may adopt the 7 definitions provided in such manual by reference. 8 5. This section shall not apply to accident-only, 9 specified disease, short-term hospital or medical, hospital 10 confinement indemnity, credit, dental, vision, Medicare 11 supplement, long-term care, basic hospital and medical-surgical 12 expense coverage as defined by the commissioner, disability 13 income insurance coverage, coverage issued as a supplement 14 to liability insurance, workers’ compensation or similar 15 insurance, or automobile medical payment insurance, or 16 individual accident and sickness policies issued to individuals 17 or to individual members of a member association. 18 6. A carrier or plan established pursuant to chapter 509A 19 may manage the benefits provided through common methods, 20 including but not limited to providing payment of benefits or 21 providing care and treatment under a capitated payment system, 22 prospective reimbursement rate system, utilization control 23 system, incentive system for the use of least restrictive and 24 least costly levels of care, a preferred provider contract 25 limiting choice of specific providers, or any other system, 26 method, or organization designed to assure services are 27 medically necessary and clinically appropriate. 28 7. a. A group policy or contract or plan covered under this 29 section shall not impose an aggregate annual or lifetime limit 30 on mental illness or substance abuse use disorder coverage 31 benefits unless the policy or contract or plan imposes an 32 aggregate annual or lifetime limit on substantially all medical 33 -832- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 832/ 1568
H.F. _____ and surgical coverage benefits. 34 b. A group policy or contract or plan covered under this 35 section that imposes an aggregate annual or lifetime limit on 1 substantially all medical and surgical coverage benefits shall 2 not impose an aggregate annual or lifetime limit on mental 3 illness or substance abuse use disorder coverage benefits which 4 is less than the aggregate annual or lifetime limit imposed on 5 substantially all medical and surgical coverage benefits. 6 8. A group policy or contract or plan covered under this 7 section shall at a minimum allow for thirty inpatient days 8 and fifty-two outpatient visits annually. The policy or 9 contract or plan may also include deductibles, coinsurance, 10 or copayments, provided the amounts and extent of such 11 deductibles, coinsurance, or copayments applicable to other 12 medical or surgical services coverage under the policy or 13 contract or plan are the same. It is not a violation of this 14 section if the policy or contract or plan excludes entirely 15 from coverage benefits for the cost of providing the following: 16 a. Care that is substantially custodial in nature. 17 b. Services and supplies that are not medically necessary or 18 clinically appropriate. 19 c. Experimental treatments. 20 9. This section applies to third-party payment provider 21 policies or contracts and plans established pursuant to chapter 22 509A delivered, issued for delivery, continued, or renewed in 23 this state on or after January 1, 2011. 24 Sec. 1249. Section 514E.1, subsection 6, paragraph k, Code 25 2023, is amended to read as follows: 26 k. The hawk-i Hawki program authorized by chapter 514I . 27 Sec. 1250. Section 514F.7, subsection 1, paragraph h, Code 28 2023, is amended to read as follows: 29 h. “Health carrier” means an entity subject to the 30 insurance laws and regulations of this state, or subject 31 to the jurisdiction of the commissioner, including an 32 insurance company offering sickness and accident plans, a 33 -833- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 833/ 1568
H.F. _____ health maintenance organization, a nonprofit health service 34 corporation, a plan established pursuant to chapter 509A 35 for public employees, or any other entity providing a plan 1 of health insurance, health care benefits, or health care 2 services. “Health carrier” does not include a managed care 3 organization as defined in 441 IAC 73.1 when the managed care 4 organization is acting pursuant to a contract with the Iowa 5 department of health and human services to provide services to 6 Medicaid recipients. 7 Sec. 1251. Section 514F.8, subsection 1, paragraph g, Code 8 2023, is amended to read as follows: 9 g. “Health carrier” means an entity subject to the 10 insurance laws and regulations of this state, or subject 11 to the jurisdiction of the commissioner, including an 12 insurance company offering sickness and accident plans, a 13 health maintenance organization, a nonprofit health service 14 corporation, a plan established pursuant to chapter 509A 15 for public employees, or any other entity providing a plan 16 of health insurance, health care benefits, or health care 17 services. “Health carrier does not include the department 18 of health and human services, or a managed care organization 19 acting pursuant to a contract with the department of health 20 and human services to administer the medical assistance 21 program under chapter 249A or the healthy and well kids in Iowa 22 (hawk-i) (Hawki) program under chapter 514I . 23 Sec. 1252. Section 514H.2, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 24 amended to read as follows: 25 2. The insurance division of the department of commerce 26 shall administer the program in cooperation with the division 27 responsible for medical services within the department 28 of health and human services. Each agency shall take all 29 necessary actions, including filing an appropriate medical 30 assistance state plan amendment to the state Medicaid plan to 31 take full advantage of the benefits and features of the Deficit 32 Reduction Act of 2005. 33 -834- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 834/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 1253. Section 514H.5, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 34 amended to read as follows: 35 2. When the division responsible for medical services 1 within the department of health and human services determines 2 whether an individual is eligible for medical assistance 3 under chapter 249A , the division department shall make an 4 asset disregard adjustment for any individual who meets the 5 requirements of section 514H.3 . The asset disregard shall 6 be available after benefits of the qualified long-term care 7 insurance policy have been applied to the cost of qualified 8 long-term care services as required under this chapter . 9 Sec. 1254. Section 514H.7, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 10 amended to read as follows: 11 3. The insurance division, in cooperation with the 12 department of health and human services, shall adopt rules 13 to provide an asset disregard to individuals who are covered 14 by a long-term care insurance policy prior to November 17, 15 2005, consistent with the Iowa long-term care asset disregard 16 incentive program. 17 Sec. 1255. Section 514H.8, Code 2023, is amended to read as 18 follows: 19 514H.8 Reciprocal agreements to extend asset disregard. 20 The division responsible for medical services within 21 the department of health and human services may enter into 22 reciprocal agreements with other states to extend the asset 23 disregard under section 514H.5 to Iowa residents who had 24 purchased or were covered by qualified long-term care insurance 25 policies in other states. 26 Sec. 1256. Section 514H.9, Code 2023, is amended to read as 27 follows: 28 514H.9 Rules. 29 The insurance division of the department of commerce in 30 cooperation with the department of health and human services 31 shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A as necessary to 32 administer this chapter . 33 -835- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 835/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 1257. Section 514I.1, subsections 2 and 4, Code 2023, 34 are amended to read as follows: 35 2. It is the intent of the general assembly that the program 1 be implemented and administered in compliance with Tit. XXI 2 of the federal Social Security Act. If, as a condition of 3 receiving federal funds for the program, federal law requires 4 implementation and administration of the program in a manner 5 not provided in this chapter , during a period when the general 6 assembly is not in session, the department, with the approval 7 of the hawk-i Hawki board, shall proceed to implement and 8 administer those provisions, subject to review by the next 9 regular session of the general assembly. 10 4. It is the intent of the general assembly that the 11 hawk-i Hawki program be an integral part of the continuum of 12 health insurance coverage and that the program be developed 13 and implemented in such a manner as to facilitate movement of 14 families between health insurance providers and to facilitate 15 the transition of families to private sector health insurance 16 coverage. 17 Sec. 1258. Section 514I.2, Code 2023, is amended to read as 18 follows: 19 514I.2 Definitions. 20 As used in this chapter , unless the context otherwise 21 requires: 22 1. “Benchmark benefit package” means any of the following: 23 a. The standard blue cross/blue shield preferred provider 24 option service benefit plan, described in and offered under 5 25 U.S.C. §8903(1). 26 b. A health benefits coverage plan that is offered and 27 generally available to state employees in this state. 28 c. The plan of a health maintenance organization as defined 29 in 42 U.S.C. §300e, with the largest insured commercial, 30 nonmedical assistance enrollment of covered lives in the state. 31 2. “Cost sharing” means the payment of a premium or 32 copayment as provided for by Tit. XXI of the federal Social 33 -836- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 836/ 1568
H.F. _____ Security Act and section 514I.10 . 34 3. “Department” means the department of health and human 35 services. 1 4. “Director” means the director of health and human 2 services. 3 5. “Eligible child” means an individual who meets the 4 criteria for participation in the program under section 514I.8 . 5 6. Hawk-i Hawki board” or “board” means the entity which 6 adopts rules and establishes policy for, and directs the 7 department regarding, the hawk-i Hawki program. 8 7. Hawk-i Hawki program” or “program” means the healthy and 9 well kids in Iowa program created in this chapter to provide 10 health insurance coverage to eligible children. 11 8. “Health insurance coverage” means health insurance 12 coverage as defined in 42 U.S.C. §300gg-91. 13 9. “Participating insurer” means any of the following: 14 a. An entity licensed by the division of insurance of the 15 department of commerce to provide health insurance in Iowa that 16 has contracted with the department to provide health insurance 17 coverage to eligible children under this chapter . 18 b. A managed care organization acting pursuant to a contract 19 with the department of human services to administer the hawk-i 20 Hawki program. 21 10. “Qualified child health plan” or “plan” means health 22 insurance coverage provided by a participating insurer under 23 this chapter . 24 Sec. 1259. Section 514I.3, Code 2023, is amended to read as 25 follows: 26 514I.3 Hawk-i Hawki program —— established. 27 1. The hawk-i Hawki program, a statewide program designed to 28 improve the health of children and to provide health insurance 29 coverage to eligible children on a regional basis which 30 complies with Tit. XXI of the federal Social Security Act, is 31 established and shall be implemented January 1, 1999. 32 2. Health insurance coverage under the program shall be 33 -837- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 837/ 1568
H.F. _____ provided by participating insurers and through qualified child 34 health plans. 35 3. The department of human services is designated to receive 1 the state and federal funds appropriated or provided for the 2 program, and to submit and maintain the state plan for the 3 program, which is approved by the centers for Medicare and 4 Medicaid services of the United States department of health and 5 human services. 6 4. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed or is intended 7 as, or shall imply, a grant of entitlement for services to 8 persons who are eligible for participation in the program based 9 upon eligibility consistent with the requirements of this 10 chapter . Any state obligation to provide services pursuant to 11 this chapter is limited to the extent of the funds appropriated 12 or provided for this chapter . 13 5. Participating insurers under this chapter are not 14 subject to the requirements of chapters 513B and 513C . 15 6. Health care coverage provided under this chapter in 16 accordance with Tit. XXI of the federal Social Security Act 17 shall be recognized as prior creditable coverage for the 18 purposes of private individual and group health insurance 19 coverage. 20 Sec. 1260. Section 514I.4, subsection 1, unnumbered 21 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 22 The director, with the approval of the hawk-i Hawki board, 23 shall implement this chapter . The director shall do all of the 24 following: 25 Sec. 1261. Section 514I.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 26 follows: 27 514I.5 Hawk-i Hawki board. 28 1. A hawk-i Hawki board for the hawk-i Hawki program is 29 established. The board shall meet not less than six and 30 not more than twelve times annually, for the purposes of 31 establishing policy for, directing the department on, and 32 adopting rules for the program. The board shall consist of 33 -838- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 838/ 1568
H.F. _____ seven voting members and four ex officio, nonvoting members, 34 including all of the following: 35 a. The commissioner of insurance, or the commissioner’s 1 designee. 2 b. The director of the department of education, or the 3 director’s designee. 4 c. The director of public health and human services , or the 5 director’s designee. 6 d. Four public members appointed by the governor and 7 subject to confirmation by the senate. The public members 8 shall be members of the general public who have experience, 9 knowledge, or expertise in the subject matter embraced within 10 this chapter . 11 e. Two members of the senate and two members of the house of 12 representatives, serving as ex officio, nonvoting members. The 13 legislative members of the board shall be appointed one each 14 by the majority leader of the senate, after consultation with 15 the president of the senate, and by the minority leader of the 16 senate, and by the speaker of the house of representatives, 17 after consultation with the majority leader of the house of 18 representatives, and by the minority leader of the house 19 of representatives. Legislative members shall receive 20 compensation pursuant to section 2.12 . 21 2. Members appointed by the governor shall serve two-year 22 staggered terms as designated by the governor, and legislative 23 members of the board shall serve two-year terms. The filling 24 of positions reserved for the public representatives, 25 vacancies, membership terms, payment of compensation and 26 expenses, and removal of the members are governed by chapter 27 69 . Members of the board are entitled to receive reimbursement 28 of actual expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties. 29 Public members of the board are also eligible to receive 30 compensation as provided in section 7E.6 . A majority of the 31 voting members constitutes a quorum and the affirmative vote 32 of a majority of the voting members is necessary for any 33 -839- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 839/ 1568
H.F. _____ substantive action to be taken by the board. The members 34 shall select a chairperson on an annual basis from among the 35 membership of the board. 1 3. The board shall approve any contract entered into 2 pursuant to this chapter . All contracts entered into pursuant 3 to this chapter shall be made available to the public. 4 4. The department of human services shall act as support 5 staff to the board. 6 5. The board may receive and accept grants, loans, or 7 advances of funds from any person and may receive and accept 8 from any source contributions of money, property, labor, or any 9 other thing of value, to be held, used, and applied for the 10 purposes of the program. 11 6. The hawk-i Hawki board shall do all of the following: 12 a. Define, in consultation with the department, the regions 13 of the state for which plans are offered in a manner as to 14 ensure access to services for all children participating in the 15 program. 16 b. Approve the benefit package design, review the benefit 17 package design on a periodic basis, and make necessary changes 18 in the benefit design to reflect the results of the periodic 19 reviews. 20 c. Develop, with the assistance of the department, an 21 outreach plan, and provide for periodic assessment of the 22 effectiveness of the outreach plan. The plan shall provide 23 outreach to families of children likely to be eligible 24 for assistance under the program, to inform them of the 25 availability of and to assist the families in enrolling 26 children in the program. The outreach efforts may include, but 27 are not limited to, solicitation of cooperation from programs, 28 agencies, and other persons who are likely to have contact 29 with eligible children, including but not limited to those 30 associated with the educational system, and the development 31 of community plans for outreach and marketing. Other state 32 agencies shall assist the department in data collection related 33 -840- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 840/ 1568
H.F. _____ to outreach efforts to potentially eligible children and their 34 families. 35 d. In consultation with the clinical advisory committee, 1 assess the initial health status of children participating in 2 the program, establish a baseline for comparison purposes, and 3 develop appropriate indicators to measure the subsequent health 4 status of children participating in the program. 5 e. Review, in consultation with the department, and take 6 necessary steps to improve interaction between the program and 7 other public and private programs which provide services to the 8 population of eligible children. 9 f. By January 1, annually, prepare, with the assistance 10 of the department, and submit a report to the governor, 11 the general assembly, and the council on health and human 12 services, concerning the board’s activities, findings, and 13 recommendations. 14 g. Solicit input from the public regarding the program and 15 related issues and services. 16 h. Establish and consult with a clinical advisory committee 17 to make recommendations to the board regarding the clinical 18 aspects of the hawk-i Hawki program. 19 i. Prescribe the elements to be included in a health 20 improvement program plan required to be developed by a 21 participating insurer. The elements shall include but are not 22 limited to health maintenance and prevention and health risk 23 assessment. 24 j. Establish an advisory committee to make recommendations 25 to the board and to the general assembly by January 1 annually 26 concerning the provision of health insurance coverage to 27 children with special health care needs. The committee shall 28 include individuals with experience in, knowledge of, or 29 expertise in this area. The recommendations shall address, but 30 are not limited to, all of the following: 31 (1) The definition of the target population of children 32 with special health care needs for the purposes of determining 33 -841- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 841/ 1568
H.F. _____ eligibility under the program. 34 (2) Eligibility options for and assessment of children with 35 special health care needs for eligibility. 1 (3) Benefit options for children with special health care 2 needs. 3 (4) Options for enrollment of children with special health 4 care needs in and disenrollment of children with special health 5 care needs from qualified child health plans utilizing a 6 capitated fee form of payment. 7 (5) The appropriateness and quality of care for children 8 with special health care needs. 9 (6) The coordination of health services provided for 10 children with special health care needs under the program with 11 services provided by other publicly funded programs. 12 k. Develop options and recommendations to allow children 13 eligible for the hawk-i Hawki program to participate in 14 qualified employer-sponsored health plans through a premium 15 assistance program. The options and recommendations shall 16 ensure reasonable alignment between the benefits and costs 17 of the hawk-i Hawki program and the employer-sponsored 18 health plans consistent with federal law. In addition, the 19 board shall implement the premium assistance program options 20 described under the federal Children’s Health Insurance Program 21 Reauthorization Act of 2009, Pub. L. No. 111-3, for the hawk-i 22 Hawki program. 23 7. The hawk-i Hawki board, in consultation with the 24 department of human services , shall adopt rules which address, 25 but are not limited to addressing, all of the following: 26 a. Implementation and administration of the program. 27 b. Qualifying standards for selecting participating insurers 28 for the program. 29 c. The benefits to be included in a qualified child health 30 plan which are those included in a benchmark or benchmark 31 equivalent plan and which comply with Tit. XXI of the federal 32 Social Security Act. Benefits covered shall include but are 33 -842- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 842/ 1568
H.F. _____ not limited to all of the following: 34 (1) Inpatient hospital services including medical, 35 surgical, intensive care unit, mental health, and substance 1 abuse use disorder services. 2 (2) Nursing care services including skilled nursing 3 facility services. 4 (3) Outpatient hospital services including emergency room, 5 surgery, lab, and x-ray services and other services. 6 (4) Physician services, including surgical and medical, and 7 including office visits, newborn care, well-baby and well-child 8 care, immunizations, urgent care, specialist care, allergy 9 testing and treatment, mental health visits, and substance 10 abuse use disorder visits. 11 (5) Ambulance services. 12 (6) Physical therapy. 13 (7) Speech therapy. 14 (8) Durable medical equipment. 15 (9) Home health care. 16 (10) Hospice services. 17 (11) Prescription drugs. 18 (12) Dental services including preventive services. 19 (13) Medically necessary hearing services. 20 (14) Vision services including corrective lenses. 21 (15) Translation and interpreter services as specified 22 pursuant to the federal Children’s Health Insurance Program 23 Reauthorization Act of 2009, Pub. L. No. 111-3. 24 (16) Chiropractic services. 25 (17) Occupational therapy. 26 d. Presumptive eligibility criteria for the program. 27 Beginning January 1, 2010, presumptive eligibility shall be 28 provided for eligible children. 29 e. The amount of any cost sharing under the program which 30 shall be assessed based on family income and which complies 31 with federal law. 32 f. The reasons for disenrollment including, but not limited 33 -843- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 843/ 1568
H.F. _____ to, nonpayment of premiums, eligibility for medical assistance 34 or other insurance coverage, admission to a public institution, 35 relocation from the area, and change in income. 1 g. Conflict of interest provisions applicable to 2 participating insurers and between public members of the board 3 and participating insurers. 4 h. Penalties for breach of contract or other violations of 5 requirements or provisions under the program. 6 i. A mechanism for participating insurers to report any 7 rebates received to the department. 8 j. The data to be maintained by the department including 9 data to be collected for the purposes of quality assurance 10 reports. 11 k. The use of provider guidelines in assessing the 12 well-being of children, which may include the use of the bright 13 futures for infants, children, and adolescents program as 14 developed by the federal maternal and child health bureau and 15 the American academy of pediatrics guidelines for well-child 16 care. 17 8. a. The hawk-i Hawki board may provide approval to the 18 director to contract with participating insurers to provide 19 dental-only services. In determining whether to provide 20 such approval to the director, the board shall take into 21 consideration the impact on the overall program of single 22 source contracting for dental services. 23 b. The hawk-i Hawki board may provide approval to the 24 director to contract with participating insurers to provide 25 the supplemental dental-only coverage to otherwise eligible 26 children who have private health care coverage as specified in 27 the federal Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization 28 Act of 2009, Pub. L. No. 111-3. 29 9. The hawk-i Hawki board shall monitor the capacity of 30 Medicaid managed care organizations acting pursuant to a 31 contract with the department to administer the hawk-i Hawki 32 program to specifically and appropriately address the unique 33 -844- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 844/ 1568
H.F. _____ needs of children and children’s health delivery. 34 Sec. 1262. Section 514I.8, subsection 2, unnumbered 35 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 1 A child may participate in the hawk-i Hawki program if the 2 child meets all of the following criteria: 3 Sec. 1263. Section 514I.8A, Code 2023, is amended to read 4 as follows: 5 514I.8A Hawk-i Hawki —— all income-eligible children. 6 The department shall provide coverage to individuals 7 under nineteen years of age who meet the income eligibility 8 requirements for the hawk-i Hawki program and for whom federal 9 financial participation is or becomes available for the cost 10 of such coverage. 11 Sec. 1264. Section 514I.9, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 12 amended to read as follows: 13 1. The hawk-i Hawki board shall review the benefits package 14 annually and shall determine additions to or deletions from the 15 benefits package offered. The hawk-i Hawki board shall submit 16 the recommendations to the general assembly for any amendment 17 to the benefits package. 18 Sec. 1265. Section 514I.11, Code 2023, is amended to read 19 as follows: 20 514I.11 Hawk-i Hawki trust fund. 21 1. A hawk-i Hawki trust fund is created in the state 22 treasury under the authority of the department of human 23 services , in which all appropriations and other revenues of the 24 program such as grants, contributions, and participant payments 25 shall be deposited and used for the purposes of the program. 26 The moneys in the fund shall not be considered revenue of the 27 state, but rather shall be funds of the program. 28 2. The trust fund shall be separate from the general fund 29 of the state and shall not be considered part of the general 30 fund of the state. The moneys in the trust fund are not 31 subject to section 8.33 and shall not be transferred, used, 32 obligated, appropriated, or otherwise encumbered, except to 33 -845- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 845/ 1568
H.F. _____ provide for the purposes of this chapter and except as provided 34 in subsection 4 . Notwithstanding section 12C.7, subsection 35 2 , interest or earnings on moneys deposited in the trust fund 1 shall be credited to the trust fund. 2 3. Moneys in the fund are appropriated to the department and 3 shall be used to offset any program costs. 4 4. The department may transfer moneys appropriated from 5 the fund to be used for the purpose of expanding health care 6 coverage to children under the medical assistance program. 7 5. The department shall provide periodic updates to the 8 general assembly regarding expenditures from the fund. 9 Sec. 1266. Section 523A.301, Code 2023, is amended to read 10 as follows: 11 523A.301 Definition. 12 As used in sections 523A.302 and 523A.303 , “director” means 13 the director of health and human services. 14 Sec. 1267. Section 523A.303, subsection 2, paragraph e, 15 Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 16 e. A notice in substantially the following form complies 17 with this subsection : 18 TO: THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 19 FROM: (SELLER’S NAME, CURRENT ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER) 20 You are hereby notified that (name of deceased), who had an 21 irrevocable burial trust fund, has died, that final payment 22 for cemetery merchandise, funeral merchandise, and funeral 23 services has been made, and that (remaining amount) remains in 24 the irrevocable burial trust fund. 25 The above-named seller must receive a written response 26 regarding any claim by the director within sixty days after the 27 mailing of this notice to the director. 28 If the above-named seller does not receive a written response 29 regarding a claim by the director within sixty days after the 30 mailing of this notice, the seller may dispose of the remaining 31 funds in accordance with section 523A.303 , Code of Iowa. 32 Sec. 1268. Section 523A.303, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 33 -846- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 846/ 1568
H.F. _____ amended to read as follows: 34 3. Upon receipt of the seller’s written notice, the director 35 shall determine if a debt is due the department of health and 1 human services pursuant to section 249A.53 . If the director 2 determines that a debt is owing, the director shall provide 3 a written response to the seller within sixty days after the 4 mailing of the seller’s notice. If the director does not 5 respond with a claim within the sixty-day period, any claim 6 made by the director shall not be enforceable against the 7 seller, the trust, or a trustee. 8 Sec. 1269. Section 523I.214, Code 2023, is amended to read 9 as follows: 10 523I.214 Violations of law —— referrals to the Iowa 11 department of public health and human services . 12 If the commissioner discovers a violation of a provision 13 of this chapter or any other state law or rule concerning the 14 disposal or transportation of human remains, the commissioner 15 shall forward all evidence in the possession of the 16 commissioner concerning such a violation to the Iowa department 17 of public health and human services for such proceedings as 18 the Iowa department of public health and human services deems 19 appropriate. 20 Sec. 1270. Section 523I.701, subsection 6, Code 2023, is 21 amended to read as follows: 22 6. The lawn crypt shall be installed in compliance with any 23 applicable law or rule adopted by the Iowa department of public 24 health and human services . 25 Sec. 1271. Section 541A.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 26 follows: 27 541A.1 Definitions. 28 For the purposes of this chapter , unless the context 29 otherwise requires: 30 1. “Account holder” means an individual who is the owner of 31 an individual development account. 32 2. “Administrator” means the division of community action 33 -847- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 847/ 1568
H.F. _____ agencies of the department of human rights. 34 3. 2. “Charitable contributor” means a nonprofit 35 association described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal 1 Revenue Code which makes a deposit to an individual development 2 account and which is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code. 4 3. “Commission” means the commission on community action 5 agencies created in section 216A.92A. 6 4. “Department” means the department of health and human 7 services. 8 5. “Director” means the director of health and human 9 services. 10 4. 6. “Federal poverty level” means the first poverty 11 income guidelines published in the calendar year by the United 12 States department of health and human services. 13 5. 7. “Financial institution” means a financial institution 14 approved by the administrator director as an investment 15 mechanism for individual development accounts. 16 6. 8. “Household income” means the annual household 17 income of an account holder or prospective account holder, 18 as determined in accordance with rules adopted by the 19 administrator director . 20 7. 9. “Individual contributor” means an individual who 21 makes a deposit to an individual development account and is not 22 the account holder or a charitable contributor. 23 8. 10. “Individual development account” means either of the 24 following: 25 a. A financial instrument that is certified to have the 26 characteristics described in section 541A.2 by the operating 27 organization. 28 b. A financial instrument that is certified by the 29 operating organization to have the characteristics described 30 in and funded by a federal individual development account 31 program under which federal and state funding contributed to 32 match account holder deposits is deposited by an operating 33 -848- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 848/ 1568
H.F. _____ organization in accordance with federal law and regulations, 34 and which includes but is not limited to any of the programs 35 implemented under the following federal laws: 1 (1) The federal Personal Responsibility and Work 2 Opportunity Act of 1996, 42 U.S.C. §604(h). 3 (2) The federal Assets for Independence Act, Pub. L. No. 4 105-285, Tit. IV. 5 9. 11. “Operating organization” means an agency selected 6 by the administrator department for involvement in operating 7 individual development accounts directed to a specific target 8 population. 9 10. 12. “Source of principal” means any of the sources of 10 a deposit to an individual development account under section 11 541A.2, subsection 2 . 12 Sec. 1272. Section 541A.2, subsection 7, Code 2023, is 13 amended to read as follows: 14 7. Subject to obtaining any necessary federal waivers, the 15 department of human services shall not consider moneys in an 16 individual development account and any earnings on the moneys 17 in determining the eligibility or need of an individual for 18 benefits or assistance or the amount of benefits or assistance 19 under the family investment program under chapter 239B , the 20 promoting independence and self-sufficiency through employment 21 job opportunities and basic skills program, or any other 22 program administered by the department of human services . 23 Sec. 1273. Section 541A.3, Code 2023, is amended to read as 24 follows: 25 541A.3 Individual development accounts —— state savings match 26 and tax provisions. 27 All of the following state savings match and tax provisions 28 shall apply to an individual development account: 29 1. a. Payment by the state of a state savings match on 30 amounts of up to two thousand dollars that an account holder 31 deposits in the account holder’s account. 32 b. Moneys transferred to an individual development account 33 -849- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 849/ 1568
H.F. _____ from another individual development account and a state savings 34 match received by the account holder in accordance with this 35 section shall not be considered an account holder deposit for 1 purposes of determining a state savings match. 2 c. Payment of a state savings match either shall be 3 made directly to the account holder or to an operating 4 organization’s central reserve account for later distribution 5 to the account holder in the most appropriate manner as 6 determined by the administrator department . 7 d. Subject to the limitation in paragraph “a” , the state 8 savings match shall be equal to one hundred percent of 9 the amount deposited by the account holder. However, the 10 administrator department may limit, reduce, delay, or otherwise 11 revise state savings match payment provisions as necessary to 12 restrict the payments to the funding available. 13 2. Income earned by an individual development account is 14 not subject to state tax, in accordance with the provisions of 15 section 422.7, subsection 17 . 16 3. Amounts transferred between individual development 17 accounts are not subject to state tax. 18 4. The administrator department shall coordinate the filing 19 of claims for a state savings match authorized under subsection 20 1 , between account holders and operating organizations. Claims 21 approved by the administrator department may be paid to each 22 account holder, for an aggregate amount for distribution to the 23 holders of the accounts in a particular financial institution, 24 or to an operating organization’s central reserve account 25 for later distribution to the account holders depending on 26 the efficiency for issuing the state savings match payments. 27 Claims shall be initially filed with the administrator 28 department on or before a date established by the administrator 29 department . Claims approved by the administrator department 30 shall be paid from the individual development account state 31 savings match fund. 32 Sec. 1274. Section 541A.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 33 -850- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 850/ 1568
H.F. _____ follows: 34 541A.5 Rules. 35 1. The commission on community action agencies created 1 in section 216A.92A , in consultation with the department of 2 administrative services, shall adopt administrative rules to 3 administer this chapter . 4 2. a. The rules adopted by the commission shall include 5 but are not limited to provision for transfer of an individual 6 development account to a different financial institution than 7 originally approved by the administrator department , if the 8 different financial institution has an agreement with the 9 account’s operating organization. 10 b. The rules for determining household income may provide 11 categorical eligibility for prospective account holders who are 12 enrolled in programs with income eligibility restrictions that 13 are equal to or less than the maximum household income allowed 14 for payment of a state match under section 541A.3 . 15 c. Subject to the availability of funding, the commission 16 may adopt rules implementing an individual development account 17 program for refugees. Rules shall identify purposes authorized 18 for withdrawals to meet the special needs of refugee families. 19 3. The administrator department shall utilize a request for 20 proposals process for selection of operating organizations and 21 approval of financial institutions. 22 Sec. 1275. Section 541A.6, Code 2023, is amended to read as 23 follows: 24 541A.6 Compliance with federal requirements. 25 The commission on community action agencies shall adopt 26 rules for compliance with federal individual development 27 account requirements under the federal Personal Responsibility 28 and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, §103, as 29 codified in 42 U.S.C. §604(h), under the federal Assets 30 for Independence Act, Pub. L. No. 105-285, Tit. IV, or with 31 any other federal individual development account program 32 requirements for drawing federal funding. Any rules adopted 33 -851- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 851/ 1568
H.F. _____ under this section shall not apply the federal individual 34 development account program requirements to an operating 35 organization which does not utilize federal funding for the 1 accounts with which it is connected or to an account holder who 2 does not receive temporary assistance for needy families block 3 grant or other federal funding. 4 Sec. 1276. Section 541A.7, Code 2023, is amended to read as 5 follows: 6 541A.7 Individual development account state match fund. 7 1. An individual development account state match fund 8 is created in the state treasury under the authority of the 9 administrator department . Notwithstanding section 8.33 , 10 moneys appropriated to the fund shall not revert to any other 11 fund. Notwithstanding section 12C.7, subsection 2 , interest 12 or earnings on moneys deposited in the fund shall be credited 13 to the fund. 14 2. Moneys available in the fund for a fiscal year are 15 appropriated to the administrator department to be used 16 to provide the state match for account holder deposits in 17 accordance with section 541A.3 . At least eighty-five percent 18 of the amount appropriated shall be used for state match 19 payments and the remainder may be used for the administrative 20 costs of the operating organization. Administrative costs 21 include but are not limited to accounting services, curriculum 22 costs for financial education or asset-specific training, and 23 costs for technical assistance contractors. 24 Sec. 1277. Section 589.26, Code 2023, is amended to read as 25 follows: 26 589.26 Land transfers by the department of health and human 27 services legalized. 28 Every deed, release or other instrument in writing 29 purporting to transfer any interest in land held or claimed by 30 the department of health and human services or a predecessor 31 agency, which is signed by a departmental official, and which 32 was filed of record more than ten years earlier, in the office 33 -852- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 852/ 1568
H.F. _____ of the auditor or recorder or clerk of the district court of 34 any county is legalized and shall be good and valid in law 35 and in equity as fully as if the record expressly showed that 1 it in all respects complied with and was fully authorized as 2 provided in any statute pertaining to such instrument, any 3 other provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding. 4 Sec. 1278. Section 595.4, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 5 amended to read as follows: 6 1. Previous to the issuance of any license to marry, the 7 parties desiring the license shall sign and file a verified 8 application with the county registrar which application 9 either may be mailed to the parties at their request or 10 may be signed by them at the office of the county registrar 11 in the county in which the license is to be issued. The 12 application shall include the social security number of each 13 applicant and shall set forth at least one affidavit of some 14 competent and disinterested person stating the facts as to 15 age and qualification of the parties. Upon the filing of the 16 application for a license to marry, the county registrar shall 17 file the application in a record kept for that purpose and 18 shall take all necessary steps to ensure the confidentiality of 19 the social security number of each applicant. All information 20 included on an application may be provided as mutually agreed 21 upon by the division of records and state registrar of vital 22 statistics and the child support recovery unit services , 23 including by automated exchange. 24 Sec. 1279. Section 598.7, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 25 amended to read as follows: 26 1. The district court may, on its own motion or on the 27 motion of any party, order the parties to participate in 28 mediation in any dissolution of marriage action or other 29 domestic relations action. Mediation performed under this 30 section shall comply with the provisions of chapter 679C . 31 The provisions of this section shall not apply if the action 32 involves a child support or medical support obligation enforced 33 -853- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 853/ 1568
H.F. _____ by the child support recovery unit services . The provisions 34 of this section shall not apply to actions which involve elder 35 abuse pursuant to chapter 235F or domestic abuse pursuant 1 to chapter 236 . The provisions of this section shall not 2 affect a judicial district’s or court’s authority to order 3 settlement conferences pursuant to rules of civil procedure. 4 The court shall, on application of a party, grant a waiver 5 from any court-ordered mediation under this section if the 6 party demonstrates that a history of domestic abuse exists as 7 specified in section 598.41, subsection 3 , paragraph “j” . 8 Sec. 1280. Section 598.21B, subsection 1, paragraphs c and 9 d, Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 10 c. It is the intent of the general assembly that, to the 11 extent possible within the requirements of federal law, the 12 court and the child support recovery unit services consider the 13 individual facts of each judgment or case in the application 14 of the guidelines and determine the support obligation 15 accordingly. It is also the intent of the general assembly 16 that in the supreme court’s review of the guidelines, the 17 supreme court shall do both of the following: 18 (1) Emphasize the ability of a court to apply the guidelines 19 in a just and appropriate manner based upon the individual 20 facts of a judgment or case. 21 (2) In determining monthly child support payments, consider 22 other children for whom either parent is legally responsible 23 for support and other child support obligations actually paid 24 by either party pursuant to a court or administrative order. 25 d. The guidelines prescribed by the supreme court shall 26 be used by the department of health and human services in 27 determining child support payments under sections 252C.2 28 and 252C.4 . A variation from the guidelines shall not be 29 considered by the department without a record or written 30 finding, based on stated reasons, that the guidelines would be 31 unjust or inappropriate as determined under criteria prescribed 32 by the supreme court. 33 -854- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 854/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 1281. Section 598.21B, subsection 2, paragraph e, Code 34 2023, is amended to read as follows: 35 e. Special circumstances justifying variation from 1 guidelines. Unless the special circumstances of the case 2 justify a deviation, the court or the child support recovery 3 unit services shall establish a monthly child support payment 4 in accordance with the guidelines for a parent who is nineteen 5 years of age or younger, who has not received a high school 6 or high school equivalency diploma, and to whom each of the 7 following apply: 8 (1) The parent is attending a school or program described as 9 follows or has been identified as one of the following: 10 (a) The parent is in full-time attendance at an accredited 11 school and is pursuing a course of study leading to a high 12 school diploma. 13 (b) The parent is attending an instructional program 14 leading to a high school equivalency diploma. 15 (c) The parent is attending a career and technical education 16 program approved pursuant to chapter 258 . 17 (d) The parent has been identified by the director of 18 special education of the area education agency as a child 19 requiring special education as defined in section 256B.2 . 20 (2) The parent provides proof of compliance with the 21 requirements of subparagraph (1) to the child support recovery 22 unit services , if the unit child support services is providing 23 services under chapter 252B , or if the unit child support 24 services is not providing services pursuant to chapter 252B , to 25 the court as the court may direct. Failure to provide proof of 26 compliance under this subparagraph or proof of compliance under 27 section 598.21G is grounds for modification of the support 28 order using the uniform child support guidelines and imputing 29 an income to the parent equal to a forty-hour workweek at the 30 state minimum wage, unless the parent’s education, experience, 31 or actual earnings justify a higher income. 32 Sec. 1282. Section 598.21C, subsection 2, paragraph b, Code 33 -855- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 855/ 1568
H.F. _____ 2023, is amended to read as follows: 34 b. This basis for modification is applicable to petitions 35 filed on or after July 1, 1992, notwithstanding whether 1 the guidelines prescribed by section 598.21B were used in 2 establishing the current amount of support. Upon application 3 for a modification of an order for child support for which 4 services are being received pursuant to chapter 252B , the 5 court shall set the amount of child support based upon the 6 most current child support guidelines established pursuant 7 to section 598.21B , including provisions for medical support 8 pursuant to chapter 252E . The child Child support recovery 9 unit services shall, in submitting an application for 10 modification, adjustment, or alteration of an order for 11 support, employ additional criteria and procedures as provided 12 in chapter 252H and as established by rule. 13 Sec. 1283. Section 598.21C, subsections 3, 5, and 7, Code 14 2023, are amended to read as follows: 15 3. Applicable law. Unless otherwise provided pursuant to 16 28 U.S.C. §1738B, a modification of a support order entered 17 under chapter 234 , 252A , 252C , 600B , this chapter , or any 18 other support chapter or proceeding between parties to the 19 order is void unless the modification is approved by the 20 court, after proper notice and opportunity to be heard is 21 given to all parties to the order, and entered as an order 22 of the court. If support payments have been assigned to the 23 department of health and human services pursuant to section 24 234.39 , 239B.6 , or 252E.11 , or if services are being provided 25 pursuant to chapter 252B , the department is a party to the 26 support order. Modifications of orders pertaining to child 27 custody shall be made pursuant to chapter 598B . If the petition 28 for a modification of an order pertaining to child custody asks 29 either for joint custody or that joint custody be modified to 30 an award of sole custody, the modification, if any, shall be 31 made pursuant to section 598.41 . 32 5. Retroactivity of modification. Judgments for child 33 -856- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 856/ 1568
H.F. _____ support or child support awards entered pursuant to this 34 chapter , chapter 234 , 252A , 252C , 252F , 600B , or any other 35 chapter of the Code which are subject to a modification 1 proceeding may be retroactively modified only from three 2 months after the date the notice of the pending petition for 3 modification is served on the opposing party. The three-month 4 limitation applies to a modification action pending on or after 5 July 1, 1997. The prohibition of retroactive modification does 6 not bar the child support recovery unit services from obtaining 7 orders for accrued support for previous time periods. Any 8 retroactive modification which increases the amount of child 9 support or any order for accrued support under this subsection 10 shall include a periodic payment plan. A retroactive 11 modification shall not be regarded as a delinquency unless 12 there are subsequent failures to make payments in accordance 13 with the periodic payment plan. 14 7. Modification by child support recovery unit 15 services . Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the 16 contrary, when an application for modification or adjustment 17 of support is submitted by the child support recovery unit 18 services , the sole issues which may be considered by the 19 court in that action are the application of the guidelines 20 in establishing the amount of support pursuant to section 21 598.21B , and provision for medical support under chapter 22 252E . When an application for a cost-of-living alteration 23 of support is submitted by the child support recovery unit 24 services pursuant to section 252H.24 , the sole issue which may 25 be considered by the court in the action is the application of 26 the cost-of-living alteration in establishing the amount of 27 child support. Issues related to custody, visitation, or other 28 provisions unrelated to support shall be considered only under 29 a separate application for modification. 30 Sec. 1284. Section 598.21G, Code 2023, is amended to read 31 as follows: 32 598.21G Minor parent —— parenting classes. 33 -857- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 857/ 1568
H.F. _____ In any order or judgment entered under this chapter or 34 chapter 234 , 252A , 252C , 252F , or 600B , or under any other 35 chapter which provides for temporary or permanent support 1 payments, if the parent ordered to pay support is less than 2 eighteen years of age, one of the following shall apply: 3 1. If the child support recovery unit services is 4 providing services pursuant to chapter 252B , the court , or 5 the administrator as defined in section 252C.1 , department of 6 health and human services shall order the parent ordered to pay 7 support to attend parenting classes which are approved by the 8 department of health and human services. 9 2. If the child support recovery unit services is not 10 providing services pursuant to chapter 252B , the court may 11 order the parent ordered to pay support to attend parenting 12 classes which are approved by the court. 13 Sec. 1285. Section 598.22A, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 14 amended to read as follows: 15 4. Payment of accrued support debt due the department of 16 health and human services shall be credited pursuant to section 17 252B.3, subsection 5 . 18 Sec. 1286. Section 598.22B, Code 2023, is amended to read 19 as follows: 20 598.22B Information required in order or judgment. 21 This section applies to all initial or modified orders 22 for paternity or support entered under this chapter , chapter 23 234 , 252A , 252C , 252F , 252H , 252K , or 600B , or under any other 24 chapter, and any subsequent order to enforce such support 25 orders. 26 1. All such orders or judgments shall direct each party 27 to file with the clerk of court or the child support recovery 28 unit services , as appropriate, upon entry of the order, and to 29 update as appropriate, information on location and identity of 30 the party, including social security number, residential and 31 mailing addresses, electronic mail address, telephone number, 32 driver’s license number, and name, address, and telephone 33 -858- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 858/ 1568
H.F. _____ number of the party’s employer. The order shall also include a 34 provision that the information filed will be disclosed and used 35 pursuant to this section . The party shall file the information 1 with the clerk of court, or, if all support payments are to 2 be directed to the collection services center as provided in 3 section 252B.14, subsection 2 , and section 252B.16 , with the 4 child support recovery unit services . 5 2. All such orders or judgments shall include a statement 6 that in any subsequent child support action initiated by the 7 child support recovery unit services or between the parties, 8 upon sufficient showing that diligent effort has been made to 9 ascertain the location of such a party, the unit child support 10 services or the court shall deem due process requirements for 11 notice and service of process to be met with respect to the 12 party, upon delivery of written notice to the most recent 13 residential or employer address filed with the clerk of court 14 or unit child support services pursuant to subsection 1 . 15 3. a. Information filed pursuant to subsection 1 shall not 16 be a public record. 17 b. Information filed with the clerk of court pursuant 18 to subsection 1 shall be available to the child support 19 recovery unit services , upon request. Beginning October 1, 20 1998, information filed with the clerk of court pursuant to 21 subsection 1 shall be provided by the clerk of court to the 22 child support recovery unit services pursuant to section 23 252B.24 . 24 c. Information filed with the clerk of court shall be 25 available, upon request, to a party unless the party filing 26 the information also files an affidavit alleging the party has 27 reason to believe that release of the information may result in 28 physical or emotional harm to the affiant or child. However, 29 even if an affidavit has been filed, any information provided 30 by the clerk of court to the child support recovery unit 31 services shall be disclosed by the unit child support services 32 as provided in section 252B.9 . 33 -859- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 859/ 1568
H.F. _____ d. Information provided to the unit child support services 34 shall only be disclosed as provided in section 252B.9 . 35 Sec. 1287. Section 598.23A, subsection 2, paragraph b, 1 subparagraph (2), unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended 2 to read as follows: 3 The contemnor shall keep a record of and provide the 4 following information to the court at the court’s request, or 5 to the child support recovery unit established pursuant to 6 chapter 252B services created in section 252B.2 , at the unit’s 7 request of child support services , when the unit child support 8 services is providing enforcement services pursuant to chapter 9 252B : 10 Sec. 1288. Section 598.23A, subsection 2, paragraph c, 11 subparagraph (3), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 12 (3) The court order under this paragraph shall be vacated 13 only after verification is provided to the court that the 14 contemnor has satisfied all accrued obligations owing and that 15 the contemnor has satisfied all terms established by the court 16 and when the person entitled to receive support payments, or 17 the child support recovery unit services when the unit child 18 support services is providing enforcement services pursuant 19 to chapter 252B , has been provided ten days’ notice and an 20 opportunity to object. 21 Sec. 1289. Section 598.26, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 22 amended to read as follows: 23 1. Until a decree of dissolution has been entered, the 24 record and evidence shall be closed to all but the court, 25 its officers, and the child support recovery unit services 26 of the department of health and human services pursuant to 27 section 252B.9 . However, the payment records of a temporary 28 support order maintained by the clerk of the district court 29 are public records and may be released upon request. Payment 30 records shall not include address or location information. No 31 other person shall permit a copy of any of the testimony, or 32 pleading, or the substance of any testimony or pleading, to be 33 -860- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 860/ 1568
H.F. _____ made available to any person other than a party to the action 34 or a party’s attorney. Nothing in this subsection shall be 35 construed to prohibit publication of the original notice as 1 provided by the rules of civil procedure. 2 Sec. 1290. Section 598.34, subsection 1, unnumbered 3 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 4 If public assistance is provided by the department of 5 health and human services to or on behalf of a dependent child 6 or a dependent child’s caretaker, there is an assignment by 7 operation of law to the department of any and all rights in, 8 title to, and interest in any support obligation, payment, and 9 arrearages owed to or for the child or caretaker not to exceed 10 the amount of public assistance paid for or on behalf of the 11 child or caretaker as follows: 12 Sec. 1291. Section 598.34, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 13 amended to read as follows: 14 3. The clerk shall furnish the department with copies 15 of all orders or decrees and temporary or domestic abuse 16 orders addressing support when the parties are receiving 17 public assistance or services are otherwise provided by the 18 child support recovery unit services pursuant to chapter 19 252B . Unless otherwise specified in the order, an equal and 20 proportionate share of any child support awarded shall be 21 presumed to be payable on behalf of each child subject to the 22 order or judgment for purposes of an assignment under this 23 section . 24 Sec. 1292. Section 600.2, Code 2023, is amended to read as 25 follows: 26 600.2 Definitions. 27 1. “Child” , “parent” , “parent-child relationship” , 28 “termination of parental rights” , “biological parent” , 29 “stepparent” , “guardian” , “custodian” , “guardian ad litem” , 30 “minor” , “adoption service provider” , “certified adoption 31 investigator” , “adult” , “agency” , “department” , “court” , and 32 “juvenile court” “Adoption service provider” , “adult” , “agency” , 33 -861- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 861/ 1568
H.F. _____ “biological parent” , “certified adoption investigator” , “child” , 34 “court” , “custodian” , “department” , “guardian” , “guardian ad 35 litem” , “juvenile court” , “minor” , “parent” , “parent-child 1 relationship” , “stepparent” , and “termination of parental rights” 2 mean the same as defined in section 600A.2 . 3 2. “Investigator” means a natural person who is certified or 4 approved by the department of human services , after inspection 5 by the department of inspections and appeals, as being capable 6 of conducting an investigation under section 600.8 . 7 Sec. 1293. Section 600.7A, Code 2023, is amended to read as 8 follows: 9 600.7A Adoption services provided by or through the 10 department of human services —— selection of adoptive parent 11 criteria. 12 The department of human services shall adopt rules which 13 provide that if adoption services are provided by or through 14 the department, notwithstanding any other selection of 15 adoptive parent criteria, the overriding criterion shall be a 16 preference for placing a child in a stable home environment as 17 expeditiously as possible. 18 Sec. 1294. Section 600.8, subsection 2, paragraph c, Code 19 2023, is amended to read as follows: 20 c. If the person making the investigation does not approve 21 a prospective adoption petitioner under paragraph “a” of this 22 subsection , the person investigated may appeal the disapproval 23 as a contested case to the director of health and human 24 services. Judicial review of any adverse decision by the 25 director may be sought pursuant to chapter 17A . 26 Sec. 1295. Section 600.16A, subsection 5, Code 2023, is 27 amended to read as follows: 28 5. Notwithstanding subsection 2 , a termination of parental 29 rights order issued pursuant to this chapter , section 600A.9 , 30 or any other chapter shall be disclosed to the child support 31 recovery unit services , upon request, without court order. 32 Sec. 1296. Section 600.16B, Code 2023, is amended to read 33 -862- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 862/ 1568
H.F. _____ as follows: 34 600.16B Fees. 35 The supreme court shall prescribe and the department of 1 human services shall adopt rules, to defray the actual cost of 2 the provision of information or the opening of records pursuant 3 to section 600.16 or 600.16A . 4 Sec. 1297. Section 600.17, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 5 2023, is amended to read as follows: 6 The department of human services shall, within the limits of 7 funds appropriated to the department of human services and any 8 gifts or grants received by the department for this purpose, 9 provide financial assistance to any person who adopts a child 10 with physical or mental disabilities or an older or otherwise 11 hard-to-place child, if the adoptive parent has the capability 12 of providing a suitable home for the child but the need for 13 special services or the costs of maintenance are beyond the 14 economic resources of the adoptive parent. 15 Sec. 1298. Section 600.17, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 16 amended to read as follows: 17 3. The department of human services shall make adoption 18 presubsidy and adoption subsidy payments to adoptive parents at 19 the beginning of the month for the current month. 20 Sec. 1299. Section 600.18, Code 2023, is amended to read as 21 follows: 22 600.18 Determination of assistance. 23 1. Any prospective adoptive parent desiring financial 24 assistance shall state this fact in the petition for adoption. 25 The department of human services shall investigate the person 26 petitioning for adoption and the child and shall file with the 27 juvenile court or court a statement of whether the department 28 will provide assistance as provided in section 600.17 , this 29 section , and sections 600.19 through 600.22 , the estimated 30 amount, extent, and duration of assistance, and any other 31 information the juvenile court or court may order. 32 2. If the department of human services is unable to 33 -863- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 863/ 1568
H.F. _____ determine that an insurance policy will cover the costs of 34 special services, it shall proceed as if no policy existed, for 35 the purpose of determining eligibility to receive assistance. 1 The department shall, to the amount of financial assistance 2 given, be subrogated to the rights of the adoptive parent in 3 the insurance contract. 4 Sec. 1300. Section 600.22, Code 2023, is amended to read as 5 follows: 6 600.22 Rules. 7 The department of human services shall adopt rules in 8 accordance with the provisions of chapter 17A , which are 9 necessary for the administration of sections 600.17 through 10 600.21 and 600.23 . 11 Sec. 1301. Section 600.23, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 12 amended to read as follows: 13 1. Purpose. The department of human services may enter 14 into interstate agreements with state agencies of other states 15 for the protection of children on behalf of whom adoption 16 subsidy is being provided by the department of human services 17 and to provide procedures for interstate children’s adoption 18 assistance payments, including medical payments. 19 Sec. 1302. Section 600.23, subsection 2, paragraphs a and b, 20 Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 21 a. The Iowa department of human services may enter into 22 interstate agreements with state agencies of other states for 23 the provision of medical services to adoptive families who 24 participate in the subsidized adoption or adoption assistance 25 program. 26 b. The Iowa department of human services may develop, 27 participate in the development of, negotiate, and enter into 28 one or more interstate compacts on behalf of this state with 29 other states to implement one or more of the purposes set forth 30 in this section . When so entered into, and for so long as it 31 shall remain in force, such a compact shall have the force and 32 effect of law. 33 -864- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 864/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 1303. Section 600.23, subsection 4, paragraphs a, b, 34 and c, Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 35 a. A child with special needs residing in this state who is 1 the subject of an adoption assistance agreement with another 2 state shall be entitled to receive a medical assistance card 3 from this state upon the filing of a certified copy of the 4 adoption assistance agreement obtained from the adoption 5 assistance state. In accordance with regulations of the Iowa 6 department of human services , the adoptive parents shall be 7 required at least annually to show that the agreement is still 8 in force or has been renewed. 9 b. The Iowa department of human services shall consider the 10 holder of a medical assistance card pursuant to this section as 11 any other holder of a medical assistance card under the laws 12 of this state and shall process and make payment on claims 13 on account of such holder in the same manner and pursuant to 14 the same conditions and procedures as for other recipients of 15 medical assistance. 16 c. The Iowa department of human services shall provide 17 coverage and benefits for a child who is in another state and 18 who is covered by an adoption subsidy agreement made prior 19 to July 1, 1987 , by the Iowa department of human services 20 for the coverage or benefits, if any, not provided by the 21 residence state. The adoptive parents acting for the child may 22 submit evidence of payment for services or benefit amounts not 23 payable in the residence state and shall be reimbursed for such 24 expense. However, reimbursement shall not be made for services 25 or benefit amounts covered under any insurance or other third 26 party medical contract or arrangement held by the child or the 27 adoptive parents. The additional coverages and benefit amounts 28 provided pursuant to this subsection shall be for services to 29 the cost of which there is no federal contribution, or which, 30 if federally aided, are not provided by the residence state. 31 Such regulations shall include procedures to be followed in 32 obtaining prior approvals for services in those instances where 33 -865- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 865/ 1568
H.F. _____ required for the assistance. 34 Sec. 1304. Section 600A.2, subsections 5 and 9, Code 2023, 35 are amended to read as follows: 1 5. “Certified adoption investigator” means a person who is 2 certified and approved by the department of human services , 3 after inspection by the department of inspections and appeals, 4 as being capable of conducting an investigation under section 5 600.8 . 6 9. “Department” means the state department of health and 7 human services or its subdivisions . 8 Sec. 1305. Section 600A.4, subsection 2, paragraph d, 9 subparagraph (2), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 10 (2) If accepted, the counseling shall be provided after 11 the birth of the child and prior to the signing of a release 12 of custody or the filing of a petition for termination of 13 parental rights as applicable. Counseling shall be provided 14 only by a person who is qualified under rules adopted by the 15 department of human services which shall include a requirement 16 that the person complete a minimum number of hours of training 17 in the area of adoption-related counseling approved by the 18 department. If counseling is accepted, the counselor shall 19 provide an affidavit, which shall be attached to the release of 20 custody, when practicable, certifying that the counselor has 21 provided the biological parent with the requested counseling 22 and documentation that the person is qualified to provide the 23 requested counseling as prescribed by this paragraph “d” . The 24 requirements of this paragraph “d” do not apply to a release 25 of custody which is executed for the purposes of a stepparent 26 adoption. 27 Sec. 1306. Section 600A.8, subsection 8, paragraph a, Code 28 2023, is amended to read as follows: 29 a. The parent has been determined to be a person with a 30 substance-related substance use disorder as defined in section 31 125.2 and the parent has committed a second or subsequent 32 domestic abuse assault pursuant to section 708.2A . 33 -866- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 866/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 1307. Section 600B.38, subsections 1 and 3, Code 2023, 34 are amended to read as follows: 35 1. If public assistance is provided by the department of 1 health and human services to or on behalf of a dependent child 2 or a dependent child’s caretaker, there is an assignment by 3 operation of law to the department of any and all rights in, 4 title to, and interest in any support obligation, payment, and 5 arrearages owed to or on behalf of the child or caretaker, not 6 to exceed the amount of public assistance paid for or on behalf 7 of the child or caretaker as follows: 8 a. For family investment program assistance, section 239B.6 9 shall apply. 10 b. For foster care services, section 234.39 shall apply. 11 c. For medical assistance, section 252E.11 shall apply. 12 3. The clerk shall furnish the department with copies of 13 all orders or decrees and temporary or domestic abuse orders 14 addressing support when the parties are receiving public 15 assistance or services are otherwise provided by the child 16 support recovery unit services . Unless otherwise specified 17 in the order, an equal and proportionate share of any child 18 support awarded shall be presumed to be payable on behalf of 19 each child subject to the order or judgment for purposes of an 20 assignment under this section . 21 Sec. 1308. Section 600B.41A, subsection 3, paragraph c, 22 subparagraph (1), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 23 (1) If enforcement services are being provided by the 24 child support recovery unit services pursuant to chapter 252B , 25 notice shall also be served on the child support recovery unit 26 services . 27 Sec. 1309. Section 600B.41A, subsection 11, Code 2023, is 28 amended to read as follows: 29 11. Participation of the child support recovery unit 30 services created in section 252B.2 in an action brought under 31 this section shall be limited as follows: 32 a. The unit Child support services shall only participate 33 -867- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 867/ 1568
H.F. _____ in actions if services are being provided by the unit child 34 support services pursuant to chapter 252B . 35 b. When services are being provided by the unit child 1 support services under chapter 252B , the unit child support 2 services may enter an administrative order for blood and 3 genetic tests pursuant to chapter 252F . 4 c. The unit Child support services is not responsible for or 5 required to provide for or assist in obtaining blood or genetic 6 tests in any case in which services are not being provided by 7 the unit child support services . 8 d. The unit Child support services is not responsible for 9 the costs of blood or genetic testing conducted pursuant to an 10 action brought under this section . 11 e. Pursuant to section 252B.7, subsection 4 , an attorney 12 employed by the unit child support services represents the 13 state in any action under this section . The unit’s Child 14 support services’ attorney is not the legal representative of 15 the mother, the established father, or the child in any action 16 brought under this section . 17 Sec. 1310. Section 600C.1, subsection 3, paragraph c, 18 subparagraph (2), subparagraph division (f), Code 2023, is 19 amended to read as follows: 20 (f) Drug abuse Substance use disorder . 21 Sec. 1311. Section 602.4201, subsection 3, paragraph h, 22 Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 23 h. Involuntary commitment or treatment of persons with 24 substance-related disorders a substance use disorder . 25 Sec. 1312. Section 602.6111, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 26 amended to read as follows: 27 2. Any party, except the child support recovery unit 28 services , filing a petition, complaint, answer, appearance, 29 first motion, or any document with the clerk of the district 30 court to establish or modify an order for child support 31 under chapter 236 , 252A , 252K , 598 , or 600B shall provide the 32 clerk of the district court with the date of birth and social 33 -868- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 868/ 1568
H.F. _____ security number of the child. 34 Sec. 1313. Section 602.6405, subsection 2, paragraph b, 35 Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 1 b. Magistrates shall forward copies of citations issued 2 for violations of section 453A.2, subsection 2 , and of their 3 dispositions to the clerk of the district court. The clerk of 4 the district court shall maintain records of citations issued 5 and the dispositions of citations, and shall forward a copy of 6 the records to the Iowa department of public health and human 7 services . 8 Sec. 1314. Section 602.8102, subsections 33, 43, and 47, 9 Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 10 33. Furnish to the Iowa department of public health and 11 human services a certified copy of a judgment relating to the 12 suspension or revocation of a professional license. 13 43. Submit to the director of the division of child and 14 family services of the department of health and human services 15 a duplicate of the findings of the court related to adoptions 16 as provided in section 235.3, subsection 7 . 17 47. Record support payments made pursuant to an order 18 entered under chapter 252A , 252F , 598 , or 600B , or under a 19 comparable statute of another state or foreign country as 20 defined in chapter 252K , and through setoff of a state or 21 federal income tax refund or rebate, as if the payments were 22 received and disbursed by the clerk; forward support payments 23 received under section 252A.6 to the department of health 24 and human services and furnish copies of orders and decrees 25 awarding support to parties receiving welfare public assistance 26 as provided in section 252A.13 . 27 Sec. 1315. Section 602.8103, subsection 4, paragraph j, 28 Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 29 j. Court reporters’ notes and certified transcripts of 30 those notes in mental health hearings under section 229.12 and 31 substance abuse use disorder hearings under section 125.82 , 32 ninety days after the respondent has been discharged from 33 -869- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 869/ 1568
H.F. _____ involuntary custody. 34 Sec. 1316. Section 602.8107, subsection 5, paragraph b, 35 subparagraph (5), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 1 (5) A drug abuse resistance substance use disorder 2 education surcharge. 3 Sec. 1317. Section 602.8108, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 4 amended to read as follows: 5 3. The clerk of the district court shall remit to the 6 state court administrator, not later than the fifteenth day of 7 each month, all moneys collected from the surcharge provided 8 in section 911.1 during the preceding calendar month. The 9 state court administrator shall allocate and deposit each 10 month forty-six percent in the juvenile detention home fund in 11 section 232.142 , thirty-two percent in the victim compensation 12 fund established in section 915.94 , twenty percent in the 13 criminalistics laboratory fund established in section 691.9 , 14 and two percent in the drug abuse resistance substance use 15 disorder education fund established in section 80E.4 . 16 Sec. 1318. Section 613.17, subsection 2, paragraph b, Code 17 2023, is amended to read as follows: 18 b. A person or entity that owns, manages, or is otherwise 19 responsible for the premises on which an automated external 20 defibrillator is located if the person or entity maintains the 21 automated external defibrillator in a condition for immediate 22 and effective use at all times, subject to standards developed 23 by the department of public health and human services by rule. 24 Sec. 1319. Section 622.10, subsection 6, paragraph a, Code 25 2023, is amended to read as follows: 26 a. The fee charged for the cost of producing the requested 27 records or images shall be based upon the actual cost 28 of production. If the written request and accompanying 29 patient’s waiver, if required, authorizes the release of 30 all of the patient’s records for the requested time period, 31 including records relating to the patient’s mental health, 32 substance abuse use disorder , and acquired immune deficiency 33 -870- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 870/ 1568
H.F. _____ syndrome-related conditions, the amount charged shall not 34 exceed the rates established by the workers’ compensation 35 commissioner for copies of records in workers’ compensation 1 cases. If requested, the provider shall include an affidavit 2 certifying that the records or images produced are true and 3 accurate copies of the originals for an additional fee not to 4 exceed ten dollars. 5 Sec. 1320. Section 622A.7, Code 2023, is amended to read as 6 follows: 7 622A.7 Rules. 8 The supreme court, after consultation with the department 9 of health and human rights services and other appropriate 10 departments, shall adopt rules governing the qualifications and 11 compensation of interpreters or translators appearing in legal 12 proceedings under this chapter . However, an administrative 13 agency which is subject to chapter 17A may adopt rules 14 differing from those of the supreme court governing the 15 qualifications and compensation of interpreters or translators 16 appearing in proceedings before that agency. 17 Sec. 1321. Section 622B.1, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 18 amended to read as follows: 19 2. The supreme court, after consultation with the 20 department of health and human rights services , shall adopt 21 rules governing the qualifications and compensation of sign 22 language interpreters appearing in a legal proceeding or before 23 an administrative agency under this chapter . However, an 24 administrative agency which is subject to chapter 17A may adopt 25 rules differing from those of the supreme court governing the 26 qualifications and compensation of sign language interpreters 27 appearing in proceedings before that agency. 28 Sec. 1322. Section 622B.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 29 follows: 30 622B.4 List. 31 The office of deaf services of the department of health 32 and human rights services shall prepare and continually 33 -871- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 871/ 1568
H.F. _____ update a listing of qualified and available sign language 34 interpreters. The courts and administrative agencies shall 35 maintain a directory of qualified interpreters for deaf and 1 hard-of-hearing persons as furnished by the department of 2 health and human rights services . The office of deaf services 3 of the department of health and human services shall maintain 4 a list of sign language interpreters which shall be made 5 available to a court, administrative agency, or interested 6 parties to an action using the services of a sign language 7 interpreter. 8 Sec. 1323. Section 626.29, Code 2023, is amended to read as 9 follows: 10 626.29 Distress warrant by director of revenue, director of 11 inspections and appeals, or director of workforce development. 12 In the service of a distress warrant issued by the director 13 of revenue for the collection of taxes administered by or debts 14 to be collected by the department of revenue, in the service of 15 a distress warrant issued by the director of inspections and 16 appeals for the collection of overpayment debts owed to the 17 department of health and human services, or in the service of a 18 distress warrant issued by the director of the department of 19 workforce development for the collection of employment security 20 contributions, the property of the taxpayer or the employer in 21 the possession of another, or debts due the taxpayer or the 22 employer, may be reached by garnishment. 23 Sec. 1324. Section 633.231, Code 2023, is amended to read 24 as follows: 25 633.231 Notice in intestate estates —— medical assistance 26 claims. 27 1. Upon opening administration of an intestate estate, 28 the administrator shall, in accordance with section 633.410 , 29 provide by electronic transmission on a form approved by 30 the department of health and human services to the entity 31 designated by the department of health and human services, 32 a notice of opening administration of the estate and of 33 -872- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 872/ 1568
H.F. _____ the appointment of the administrator, which shall include a 34 notice to file claims with the clerk or to provide electronic 35 notification to the administrator that the department has no 1 claim within six months from the date of sending this notice, 2 or thereafter be forever barred. 3 2. The notice shall be in substantially the following form: 4 In the District Court of Iowa 5 in and for ..... County. 6 In the Estate of Probate No. .... 7 ..... , Deceased 8 NOTICE OF OPENING 9 ADMINISTRATION OF 10 ESTATE, OF APPOINTMENT OF 11 ADMINISTRATOR, AND 12 NOTICE TO CREDITOR 13 To the Department of Health and Human Services Who May Be 14 Interested in the Estate of ..... , Deceased, who died on or 15 about ...... (date): 16 You are hereby notified that on the .. day of ... (month), 17 ... (year), an intestate estate was opened in the above-named 18 court and that ..... was appointed administrator of the 19 estate. 20 You are further notified that the birthdate of the 21 deceased is ... and the deceased’s social security number 22 is ...-...-.... The name of the spouse is ........ . The 23 birthdate of the spouse is ... and the spouse’s social 24 security number is ...-...-...., and that the spouse of the 25 deceased is alive as of the date of this notice, or deceased as 26 of ...... (date). 27 You are further notified that the deceased was/was not a 28 disabled or a blind child of the medical assistance recipient 29 by the name of ..... , who had a birthdate of ... and a social 30 security number of ...-...-...., and the medical assistance 31 debt of that medical assistance recipient was waived pursuant 32 to section 249A.53, subsection 2 , paragraph “a” , subparagraph 33 -873- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 873/ 1568
H.F. _____ (1), and is now collectible from this estate pursuant to 34 section 249A.53, subsection 2 , paragraph “b” . 35 Notice is hereby given that if the department of health 1 and human services has a claim against the estate for the 2 deceased person or persons named in this notice, the claim 3 shall be filed with the clerk of the above-named district 4 court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, 5 within six months from the date of sending this notice and, 6 unless otherwise allowed or paid, the claim is thereafter 7 forever barred. If the department does not have a claim, the 8 department shall return the notice to the administrator with 9 notification stating the department does not have a claim 10 within six months from the date of sending this notice. 11 Dated this .. day of ... (month), ... (year) 12 .................... 13 Administrator of the estate 14 .................... 15 Address 16 .................... 17 Attorney for the administrator 18 .................... 19 Address 20 Sec. 1325. Section 633.304A, Code 2023, is amended to read 21 as follows: 22 633.304A Notice of probate of will —— medical assistance 23 claims. 24 1. On admission of a will to probate, the executor shall, 25 in accordance with section 633.410 , provide by electronic 26 transmission on a form approved by the department of health and 27 human services to the entity designated by the department of 28 health and human services, a notice of admission of the will 29 to probate and of the appointment of the executor, which shall 30 include a notice to file claims with the clerk or to provide 31 electronic notification to the executor that the department 32 has no claim within six months of sending this notice, or 33 -874- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 874/ 1568
H.F. _____ thereafter be forever barred. 34 2. The notice shall be in substantially the following form: 35 In the District Court of Iowa 1 in and for ..... County. 2 Probate No. .... 3 In the Estate of NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, 4 ..... , Deceased OF APPOINTMENT OF 5 EXECUTOR, AND 6 NOTICE TO CREDITORS 7 To the Department of Health and Human Services, Who May Be 8 Interested in the Estate of ..... , Deceased, who died on or 9 about ...... (date): 10 You are hereby notified that on the .. day of ... (month), 11 ... (year), the last will and testament of ...... , deceased, 12 bearing date of the .. day of ... (month), ... (year) was 13 admitted to probate in the above-named court and that ...... 14 was appointed executor of the estate. 15 You are further notified that the birthdate of the 16 deceased is ... and the deceased’s social security number is 17 ...-...-.... The name of the spouse is ...... The birthdate 18 of the spouse is ... and the spouse’s social security number 19 is ...-...-...., and that the spouse of the deceased is alive 20 as of the date of this notice, or deceased as of ..... (date). 21 You are further notified that the deceased was/was not a 22 disabled or a blind child of the medical assistance recipient 23 by the name of ...... , who had a birthdate of .... and a social 24 security number of ...-...-...., and the medical assistance 25 debt of that medical assistance recipient was waived pursuant 26 to section 249A.53, subsection 2 , paragraph “a” , subparagraph 27 (1), and is now collectible from this estate pursuant to 28 section 249A.53, subsection 2 , paragraph “b” . 29 Notice is hereby given that if the department of health 30 and human services has a claim against the estate for the 31 deceased person or persons named in this notice, the claim 32 shall be filed with the clerk of the above-named district 33 -875- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 875/ 1568
H.F. _____ court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance 34 within six months from the date of sending this notice and, 35 unless otherwise allowed or paid, the claim is thereafter 1 forever barred. If the department does not have a claim, 2 the department shall return the notice to the executor with 3 notification that the department does not have a claim within 4 six months from the date of sending this notice. 5 Dated this .. day of ... (month), ... (year) 6 ...... 7 Executor of estate 8 ........ 9 Address 10 ...... 11 Attorney for executor 12 ........ 13 Address 14 Sec. 1326. Section 633.336, Code 2023, is amended to read 15 as follows: 16 633.336 Damages for wrongful death. 17 When a wrongful act produces death, damages recovered as a 18 result of the wrongful act shall be disposed of as personal 19 property belonging to the estate of the deceased; however, if 20 the damages include damages for loss of services and support 21 of a deceased spouse, parent, or child, the damages shall be 22 apportioned by the court among the surviving spouse, children, 23 and parents of the decedent in a manner as the court may deem 24 equitable consistent with the loss of services and support 25 sustained by the surviving spouse, children, and parents 26 respectively. Any recovery by a parent for the death of a 27 child shall be subordinate to the recovery, if any, of the 28 spouse or a child of the decedent. If the decedent leaves 29 a spouse, child, or parent, damages for wrongful death shall 30 not be subject to debts and charges of the decedent’s estate, 31 except for amounts to be paid to the department of health 32 and human services for payments made for medical assistance 33 -876- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 876/ 1568
H.F. _____ pursuant to chapter 249A , paid on behalf of the decedent from 34 the time of the injury which gives rise to the decedent’s death 35 up until the date of the decedent’s death. 1 Sec. 1327. Section 633.356, subsection 3, paragraph a, 2 subparagraph (9), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 3 (9) That no debt is owed to the department of health and 4 human services for reimbursement of Medicaid benefits; or if 5 debt is owed, that the debt will be paid to the extent of funds 6 received pursuant to the affidavit. 7 Sec. 1328. Section 633.356, subsection 8, paragraph b, Code 8 2023, is amended to read as follows: 9 b. When the department of health and human services is 10 entitled to money or property of a decedent pursuant to section 11 249A.53, subsection 2 , and no affidavit has been presented by 12 a successor as defined in subsection 2 , paragraph “a” or “b” , 13 within ninety days of the date of the decedent’s death, the 14 funds in the account or other property, up to the amount of 15 the claim of the department, shall be paid to the department 16 upon presentation by the department or an entity designated by 17 the department of an affidavit to the holder of the decedent’s 18 property. Such affidavit shall include the information 19 specified in subsection 3 , except that the department may 20 submit proof of payment of funeral expenses as verification 21 of the decedent’s death instead of a certified copy of the 22 decedent’s death certificate. The amount of the department’s 23 claim shall also be included in the affidavit, which shall 24 entitle the department to receive the funds as a successor. 25 The department shall issue a refund within sixty days to any 26 claimant with a superior priority pursuant to section 633.425 , 27 if notice of such claim is given to the department, or to the 28 entity designated by the department to receive notice, within 29 one year of the department’s receipt of funds. This paragraph 30 shall apply to funds or property of the decedent transferred 31 to the custody of the treasurer of state as unclaimed property 32 pursuant to chapter 556 . 33 -877- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 877/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 1329. Section 633.410, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 34 amended to read as follows: 35 2. Notwithstanding subsection 1 , claims for debts created 1 under section 249A.53, subsection 2 , relating to the recovery 2 of medical assistance payments shall be barred under this 3 section unless filed with the clerk within six months after 4 sending notice by electronic transmission, on the form 5 prescribed in section 633.231 for intestate estates or on the 6 form prescribed in section 633.304A for testate estates, to 7 the entity designated by the department of health and human 8 services to receive notice. 9 Sec. 1330. Section 633.564, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 10 amended to read as follows: 11 3. The judicial branch, in conjunction with the department 12 of public safety, the department of health and human services, 13 and the state chief information officer, shall establish 14 procedures for electronic access to the single contact 15 repository established pursuant to section 135C.33 necessary to 16 conduct background checks requested under subsection 1 . 17 Sec. 1331. Section 633.641, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 18 amended to read as follows: 19 4. The conservator shall report to the department of health 20 and human services the protected person’s assets and income, 21 if the protected person is receiving medical assistance under 22 chapter 249A . Such reports shall be made upon establishment of 23 a conservatorship for an individual applying for or receiving 24 medical assistance, upon application for benefits on behalf 25 of the protected person, upon annual or semiannual review of 26 continued medical assistance eligibility, when any significant 27 change in the protected person’s assets or income occurs, or 28 as otherwise requested by the department of health and human 29 services. Written reports shall be provided to the department 30 of health and human services office for the county in which the 31 protected person resides or the office in which the protected 32 person’s medical assistance is administered. 33 -878- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 878/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 1332. Section 633B.120, subsection 2, paragraph f, 34 Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 35 f. The person makes, or has actual knowledge that another 1 person has made, a report to the department of health and human 2 services stating a good-faith belief that the principal may be 3 subject to physical or financial abuse, neglect, exploitation, 4 or abandonment by the agent or a person acting for or with the 5 agent. 6 Sec. 1333. Section 633C.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 7 follows: 8 633C.1 Definitions. 9 For purposes of this chapter , unless the context otherwise 10 requires: 11 1. “Available monthly income” means in reference to a 12 medical assistance income trust beneficiary, any income 13 received directly by the beneficiary, not from the trust, 14 that counts as income in determining eligibility for medical 15 assistance and any amounts paid to or otherwise made available 16 to the beneficiary by the trustee pursuant to section 633C.3, 17 subsection 1 , paragraph “b” , or section 633C.3, subsection 2 , 18 paragraph “b” . 19 2. “Beneficiary” means the original beneficiary of a medical 20 assistance special needs trust or medical assistance income 21 trust, whose assets funded the trust. 22 3. “Department” means the department of health and human 23 services. 24 3. 4. “Institutionalized individual” means an individual 25 receiving nursing facility services, a level of care in any 26 institution equivalent to nursing facility services, or home 27 and community-based services under the medical assistance home 28 and community-based services waiver program. 29 4. 5. “Maximum monthly medical assistance payment rate for 30 services in an intermediate care facility for persons with an 31 intellectual disability” means the allowable rate established by 32 the department of human services and as published in the Iowa 33 -879- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 879/ 1568
H.F. _____ administrative bulletin. 34 5. 6. “Medical assistance” means medical assistance as 35 defined in section 249A.2 . 1 6. 7. “Medical assistance income trust” means a trust or 2 similar legal instrument or device that meets the criteria of 3 42 U.S.C. §1396p(d)(4)(B)(i)-(ii). 4 7. 8. “Medical assistance special needs trust” means a trust 5 or similar legal instrument or device that meets the criteria 6 of 42 U.S.C. §1396p(d)(4)(A) or (C). 7 8. 9. “Statewide average charge for state mental health 8 institute care” means the statewide average charge for such 9 care as calculated by the department of human services and as 10 published in the Iowa administrative bulletin. 11 9. 10. “Statewide average charge for nursing facility 12 services” means the statewide average charge for such care, 13 excluding charges by Medicare-certified, skilled nursing 14 facilities, as calculated by the department of human services 15 and as published in the Iowa administrative bulletin. 16 10. 11. “Statewide average charge to private-pay patients 17 for psychiatric medical institutions for children care” means 18 the statewide average charge for such care as calculated by 19 the department of human services and as published in the Iowa 20 administrative bulletin. 21 11. 12. “Total monthly income” means in reference to a 22 medical assistance income trust beneficiary, income received 23 directly by the beneficiary, not from the trust, that counts 24 as income in determining eligibility for medical assistance, 25 income of the beneficiary received by the trust that would 26 otherwise count as income in determining the beneficiary’s 27 eligibility for medical assistance, and income or earnings of 28 the trust received by the trust. 29 Sec. 1334. Section 633C.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 30 follows: 31 633C.5 Cooperation. 32 1. The department of human services shall cooperate with 33 -880- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 880/ 1568
H.F. _____ the trustee of a medical assistance special needs trust or a 34 medical assistance income trust in determining the appropriate 35 disposition of the trust under sections 633C.2 and 633C.3 . 1 2. The trustee of a medical assistance special needs trust 2 or medical assistance income trust shall cooperate with the 3 department of human services in supplying information regarding 4 a trust established under this chapter . 5 Sec. 1335. Section 642.2, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 6 amended to read as follows: 7 4. Notwithstanding subsections 2, 3, 6, and 7 , any moneys 8 owed to the child support obligor by the state, with the 9 exception of unclaimed property held by the treasurer of 10 state pursuant to chapter 556 , and payments owed to the child 11 support obligor through the Iowa public employees’ retirement 12 system are subject to garnishment, attachment, execution, or 13 assignment by the child support recovery unit services if the 14 child support recovery unit services is providing enforcement 15 services pursuant to chapter 252B . Any moneys that are 16 determined payable by the treasurer pursuant to section 556.20, 17 subsection 2 , to the child support obligor shall be subject 18 to setoff pursuant to section 8A.504 , notwithstanding any 19 administrative rule pertaining to the child support recovery 20 unit services limiting the amount of the offset. 21 Sec. 1336. Section 669.2, subsection 4, paragraph a, Code 22 2023, is amended to read as follows: 23 a. “Employee of the state” includes any one or more 24 officers, agents, or employees of the state or any state 25 agency, including members of the general assembly, and persons 26 acting on behalf of the state or any state agency in any 27 official capacity, temporarily or permanently in the service of 28 the state of Iowa, whether with or without compensation, but 29 does not include a contractor doing business with the state. 30 Professional personnel, including physicians, osteopathic 31 physicians and surgeons, osteopathic physicians, optometrists, 32 dentists, nurses, physician assistants, and other medical 33 -881- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 881/ 1568
H.F. _____ personnel, who render services to patients or inmates of state 34 institutions under the jurisdiction of the department of health 35 and human services or the Iowa department of corrections, 1 and employees of the department of veterans affairs, are to 2 be considered employees of the state, whether the personnel 3 are employed on a full-time basis or render services on 4 a part-time basis on a fee schedule or other arrangement. 5 Criminal defendants while performing unpaid community service 6 ordered by the district court, board of parole, or judicial 7 district department of correctional services, or an inmate 8 providing services pursuant to a chapter 28E agreement entered 9 into pursuant to section 904.703 , and persons supervising 10 those inmates under and according to the terms of the chapter 11 28E agreement, are to be considered employees of the state. 12 Members of the Iowa national guard performing duties in 13 a requesting state pursuant to section 29C.21 are to be 14 considered employees of the state solely for the purpose of 15 claims arising out of those duties in the event that the 16 requesting state’s tort claims coverage does not extend to 17 such members of the Iowa national guard or is less than that 18 provided under Iowa law. 19 Sec. 1337. Section 674.3, Code 2023, is amended to read as 20 follows: 21 674.3 Petition copy. 22 A copy of the petition shall be filed by the clerk of court 23 with the division for records and state registrar of vital 24 statistics of the Iowa department of public health and human 25 services . 26 Sec. 1338. Section 674.7, Code 2023, is amended to read as 27 follows: 28 674.7 Copy to Iowa department of public health and human 29 services . 30 When the court grants a decree of change of name, the clerk 31 of the court shall furnish the petitioner with a certified copy 32 of the decree and mail an abstract of a decree requiring a name 33 -882- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 882/ 1568
H.F. _____ change to be reflected on a birth certificate to the state 34 registrar of vital statistics of the Iowa department of public 35 health and human services on a form provided by the state 1 registrar. 2 Sec. 1339. Section 686D.2, subsection 11, paragraph e, Code 3 2023, is amended to read as follows: 4 e. Any state agency, including the department of public 5 health and human services . 6 Sec. 1340. Section 691.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 7 follows: 8 691.5 State medical examiner. 9 The office and position of state medical examiner is 10 established for administrative purposes within the Iowa 11 department of public health and human services . Other state 12 agencies shall cooperate with the state medical examiner in 13 the use of state-owned facilities when appropriate for the 14 performance of nonadministrative duties of the state medical 15 examiner. The state medical examiner shall be a physician 16 and surgeon or osteopathic physician and surgeon, be licensed 17 to practice medicine in the state of Iowa, and be board 18 certified or eligible to be board certified in anatomic and 19 forensic pathology by the American board of pathology. The 20 state medical examiner shall be appointed by and serve at the 21 pleasure of the director of public health and human services 22 upon the advice of and in consultation with the director of 23 public safety and the governor. The state medical examiner, 24 in consultation with the director of public health and human 25 services , shall be responsible for developing and administering 26 the medical examiner’s budget and for employment of medical 27 examiner staff and assistants. The state medical examiner 28 may be a faculty member of the university of Iowa college of 29 medicine or the college of law at the university of Iowa, and 30 any of the examiner’s assistants or staff may be members of the 31 faculty or staff of the university of Iowa college of medicine 32 or the college of law at the university of Iowa. 33 -883- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 883/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 1341. Section 691.6, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 34 amended to read as follows: 35 3. To adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A and subject to the 1 approval of the director of public health and human services . 2 Sec. 1342. Section 691.6, subsection 10, Code 2023, is 3 amended by striking the subsection. 4 Sec. 1343. Section 691.6A, Code 2023, is amended to read as 5 follows: 6 691.6A Deputy state medical examiner —— creation and duties. 7 The position of deputy state medical examiner is created 8 within the office of the state medical examiner. The deputy 9 state medical examiner shall report to and be responsible to 10 the state medical examiner. The deputy state medical examiner 11 shall meet the qualification criteria established in section 12 691.5 for the state medical examiner and shall be subject to 13 rules adopted by the state medical examiner as provided in 14 section 691.6, subsection 3 . The state medical examiner and 15 the deputy state medical examiner shall function as a team, 16 providing peer review as necessary, fulfilling each other’s job 17 responsibilities during times of absence, and working jointly 18 to provide services and education to county medical examiners, 19 law enforcement officials, hospital pathologists, and other 20 individuals and entities. The deputy medical examiner may 21 be, but is not required to be, a full-time salaried faculty 22 member of the department of pathology of the university of Iowa 23 college of medicine. If the medical examiner is a full-time 24 salaried faculty member of the department of pathology of the 25 university of Iowa college of medicine, the Iowa department 26 of public health and human services and the state board of 27 regents shall enter into a chapter 28E agreement to define the 28 activities and functions of the deputy medical examiner, and 29 to allocate deputy medical examiner costs, consistent with the 30 requirements of this section . 31 Sec. 1344. Section 691.6B, subsection 1, paragraph b, Code 32 2023, is amended to read as follows: 33 -884- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 884/ 1568
H.F. _____ b. Advise the state medical examiner concerning the 34 assurance of effective coordination of the functions and 35 operations of the office of the state medical examiner with the 1 needs and interests of the departments of public safety and 2 public health and human services . 3 Sec. 1345. Section 691.6B, subsection 2, paragraph c, Code 4 2023, is amended to read as follows: 5 c. The director of public health and human services or the 6 director’s designee. 7 Sec. 1346. Section 691.7, Code 2023, is amended to read as 8 follows: 9 691.7 Commissioner to accept federal or private grants. 10 The commissioner of public safety may accept federal 11 or private funds or grants to aid in the establishment or 12 operation of the state criminalistics laboratory, and the 13 director of public health and human services or the state board 14 of regents may accept federal or private funds or grants to 15 aid in the establishment or operation of the position of state 16 medical examiner. 17 Sec. 1347. Section 692.15, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 18 amended to read as follows: 19 1. If it comes to the attention of a sheriff, police 20 department, or other law enforcement agency that a public 21 offense or delinquent act has been committed in its 22 jurisdiction, the law enforcement agency shall report 23 information concerning the public offense or delinquent act to 24 the department on a form to be furnished by the department not 25 more than thirty-five days from the time the public offense 26 or delinquent act first comes to the attention of the law 27 enforcement agency. The reports shall be used to generate 28 crime statistics. The department shall submit statistics to 29 the governor, the general assembly, and the division of subunit 30 of the department of health and human services responsible for 31 criminal and juvenile justice planning of the department of 32 human rights on a quarterly and yearly basis. 33 -885- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 885/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 1348. Section 707.6A, subsection 1D, Code 2023, is 34 amended to read as follows: 35 1D. Where the program is available and appropriate for 1 the defendant, the court shall also order the defendant to 2 participate in a reality education substance abuse use disorder 3 prevention program as provided in section 321J.24 . 4 Sec. 1349. Section 708.3A, subsections 1, 2, 3, and 4, Code 5 2023, are amended to read as follows: 6 1. A person who commits an assault, as defined in section 7 708.1 , against a peace officer, jailer, correctional staff, 8 member or employee of the board of parole, health care 9 provider, employee of the department of health and human 10 services, employee of the department of revenue, national 11 guard member engaged in national guard duty or state active 12 duty, civilian employee of a law enforcement agency, civilian 13 employee of a fire department, or fire fighter, whether paid 14 or volunteer, with the knowledge that the person against 15 whom the assault is committed is a peace officer, jailer, 16 correctional staff, member or employee of the board of parole, 17 health care provider, employee of the department of health and 18 human services, employee of the department of revenue, national 19 guard member engaged in national guard duty or state active 20 duty, civilian employee of a law enforcement agency, civilian 21 employee of a fire department, or fire fighter and with the 22 intent to inflict a serious injury upon the peace officer, 23 jailer, correctional staff, member or employee of the board 24 of parole, health care provider, employee of the department 25 of health and human services, employee of the department of 26 revenue, national guard member engaged in national guard duty 27 or state active duty, civilian employee of a law enforcement 28 agency, civilian employee of a fire department, or fire 29 fighter, is guilty of a class “D” felony. 30 2. A person who commits an assault, as defined in section 31 708.1 , against a peace officer, jailer, correctional staff, 32 member or employee of the board of parole, health care 33 -886- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 886/ 1568
H.F. _____ provider, employee of the department of health and human 34 services, employee of the department of revenue, national 35 guard member engaged in national guard duty or state active 1 duty, civilian employee of a law enforcement agency, civilian 2 employee of a fire department, or fire fighter, whether paid 3 or volunteer, who knows that the person against whom the 4 assault is committed is a peace officer, jailer, correctional 5 staff, member or employee of the board of parole, health care 6 provider, employee of the department of health and human 7 services, employee of the department of revenue, national 8 guard member engaged in national guard duty or state active 9 duty, civilian employee of a law enforcement agency, civilian 10 employee of a fire department, or fire fighter and who uses or 11 displays a dangerous weapon in connection with the assault, is 12 guilty of a class “D” felony. 13 3. A person who commits an assault, as defined in section 14 708.1 , against a peace officer, jailer, correctional staff, 15 member or employee of the board of parole, health care 16 provider, employee of the department of health and human 17 services, employee of the department of revenue, national 18 guard member engaged in national guard duty or state active 19 duty, civilian employee of a law enforcement agency, civilian 20 employee of a fire department, or fire fighter, whether paid 21 or volunteer, who knows that the person against whom the 22 assault is committed is a peace officer, jailer, correctional 23 staff, member or employee of the board of parole, health care 24 provider, employee of the department of health and human 25 services, employee of the department of revenue, national 26 guard member engaged in national guard duty or state active 27 duty, civilian employee of a law enforcement agency, civilian 28 employee of a fire department, or fire fighter, and who causes 29 bodily injury or mental illness, is guilty of an aggravated 30 misdemeanor. 31 4. Any other assault, as defined in section 708.1 , committed 32 against a peace officer, jailer, correctional staff, member 33 -887- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 887/ 1568
H.F. _____ or employee of the board of parole, health care provider, 34 employee of the department of health and human services, 35 employee of the department of revenue, national guard member 1 engaged in national guard duty or state active duty, civilian 2 employee of a law enforcement agency, civilian employee of a 3 fire department, or fire fighter, whether paid or volunteer, 4 by a person who knows that the person against whom the assault 5 is committed is a peace officer, jailer, correctional staff, 6 member or employee of the board of parole, health care 7 provider, employee of the department of health and human 8 services, employee of the department of revenue, national 9 guard member engaged in national guard duty or state active 10 duty, civilian employee of a law enforcement agency, civilian 11 employee of a fire department, or fire fighter, is a serious 12 misdemeanor. 13 Sec. 1350. Section 708.3A, subsection 5, paragraph b, Code 14 2023, is amended to read as follows: 15 b. “Employee of the department of health and human services” 16 means a person who is an employee of an institution controlled 17 by the director of health and human services that is listed in 18 section 218.1 , or who is an employee of the civil commitment 19 unit for sex offenders operated by the department of health and 20 human services. A person who commits an assault under this 21 section against an employee of the department of health and 22 human services at a department of health and human services 23 institution or unit is presumed to know that the person against 24 whom the assault is committed is an employee of the department 25 of health and human services. 26 Sec. 1351. Section 709.16, subsection 2, paragraph b, 27 subparagraphs (2) and (5), Code 2023, are amended to read as 28 follows: 29 (2) Institutions controlled by the department of health and 30 human services listed in section 218.1 . 31 (5) Facilities for the treatment of persons with 32 substance-related disorders a substance use disorder as defined 33 -888- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 888/ 1568
H.F. _____ in section 125.2 . 34 Sec. 1352. Section 710.8, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 35 amended to read as follows: 1 3. A person shall not harbor a runaway child with the intent 2 of allowing the runaway child to remain away from home against 3 the wishes of the child’s parent, guardian, or custodian. 4 However, the provisions of this subsection do not apply to 5 a shelter care home which is licensed or approved by the 6 department of health and human services. 7 Sec. 1353. Section 710A.7, Code 2023, is amended to read as 8 follows: 9 710A.7 Peace officer referral. 10 If during the course of an investigation or prosecution 11 under this chapter a peace officer has reason to believe that 12 a person who purports to be licensed pursuant to chapter 152C 13 or 157 does not possess a valid license or is in violation of 14 any other state or federal laws, the peace officer may report 15 such noncompliance to the appropriate licensing board under 16 the professional licensure division within the department of 17 public health and human services , and to the appropriate state 18 or federal authorities. 19 Sec. 1354. Section 714G.8, subsection 5, Code 2023, is 20 amended to read as follows: 21 5. The department of health and human services or its agents 22 or assignees acting to investigate fraud under the medical 23 assistance program. 24 Sec. 1355. Section 715A.11, subsection 5, Code 2023, is 25 amended to read as follows: 26 5. A person who violates this section is guilty of a simple 27 misdemeanor for a first offense and a serious misdemeanor for 28 each subsequent offense. The court may require a substance 29 abuse use disorder evaluation and treatment through a program 30 licensed by the Iowa department of public health and human 31 services in lieu of or in addition to other penalties. Any 32 substance abuse use disorder evaluation required under this 33 -889- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 889/ 1568
H.F. _____ subsection shall be completed at the expense of the defendant. 34 Sec. 1356. Section 724.31, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 35 amended to read as follows: 1 2. A person who is subject to the disabilities imposed 2 by 18 U.S.C. §922(d)(4) and (g)(4) because of an order or 3 judgment that occurred under the laws of this state may 4 petition the court that issued the order or judgment or the 5 court in the county where the person resides for relief from 6 the disabilities imposed under 18 U.S.C. §922(d)(4) and (g)(4). 7 A copy of the petition shall also be served on the director of 8 health and human services and the county attorney at the county 9 attorney’s office of the county in which the original order 10 occurred, and the director or the county attorney may appear, 11 support, object to, and present evidence relevant to the relief 12 sought by the petitioner. 13 Sec. 1357. Section 725.1, subsection 1, paragraph b, Code 14 2023, is amended to read as follows: 15 b. If the person who sells or offers for sale the person’s 16 services as a partner in a sex act is under the age of eighteen, 17 the county attorney may elect, in lieu of filing a petition 18 alleging that the person has committed a delinquent act, 19 to refer that person to the department of health and human 20 services for the possible filing of a petition alleging that 21 the person is a child in need of assistance. 22 Sec. 1358. Section 730.5, subsection 1, paragraph g, Code 23 2023, is amended to read as follows: 24 g. “Medical review officer” means a licensed physician, 25 osteopathic physician, chiropractor, nurse practitioner, or 26 physician assistant authorized to practice in any state of the 27 United States, who is responsible for receiving laboratory 28 results generated by an employer’s drug or alcohol testing 29 program, and who has knowledge of substance abuse use disorders 30 and has appropriate medical training to interpret and evaluate 31 an individual’s confirmed positive test result together 32 with the individual’s medical history and any other relevant 33 -890- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 890/ 1568
H.F. _____ biomedical information. 34 Sec. 1359. Section 730.5, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 35 amended to read as follows: 1 3. Testing optional. This section does not require or 2 create a legal duty on an employer to conduct drug or alcohol 3 testing and the requirements of this section shall not be 4 construed to encourage, discourage, restrict, limit, prohibit, 5 or require such testing. In addition, an employer may 6 implement and require drug or alcohol testing at some but not 7 all of the work sites of the employer and the requirements of 8 this section shall only apply to the employer and employees who 9 are at the work sites where drug or alcohol testing pursuant to 10 this section has been implemented. A cause of action shall not 11 arise in favor of any person against an employer or agent of an 12 employer based on the failure of the employer to establish a 13 program or policy on substance abuse use disorder prevention 14 or to implement any component of testing as permitted by this 15 section . 16 Sec. 1360. Section 730.5, subsection 7, paragraph f, Code 17 2023, is amended to read as follows: 18 f. All confirmatory drug testing shall be conducted at a 19 laboratory certified by the United States department of health 20 and human services’ substance abuse and mental health services 21 administration or approved under rules adopted by the Iowa 22 department of public health and human services . 23 Sec. 1361. Section 730.5, subsection 9, paragraph c, 24 subparagraph (2), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 25 (2) If an employer does not have an employee assistance 26 program, the employer must maintain a resource file of alcohol 27 and other drug abuse substance use disorder programs certified 28 by the Iowa department of public health and human services , 29 mental health providers, and other persons, entities, or 30 organizations available to assist employees with personal or 31 behavioral problems. The employer shall provide all employees 32 information about the existence of the resource file and a 33 -891- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 891/ 1568
H.F. _____ summary of the information contained within the resource file. 34 The summary should contain, but need not be limited to, all 35 information necessary to access the services listed in the 1 resource file. 2 Sec. 1362. Section 730.5, subsection 9, paragraph g, 3 subparagraph (1), unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended 4 to read as follows: 5 Upon receipt of a confirmed positive alcohol test 6 which indicates an alcohol concentration greater than the 7 concentration level established by the employer pursuant to 8 this section , and if the employer has at least fifty employees, 9 and if the employee has been employed by the employer for 10 at least twelve of the preceding eighteen months, and if 11 rehabilitation is agreed upon by the employee, and if the 12 employee has not previously violated the employer’s substance 13 abuse use disorder prevention policy pursuant to this section , 14 the written policy shall provide for the rehabilitation of the 15 employee pursuant to subsection 10 , paragraph “a” , subparagraph 16 (1), and the apportionment of the costs of rehabilitation as 17 provided by this paragraph “g” . 18 Sec. 1363. Section 730.5, subsection 9, paragraph h, Code 19 2023, is amended to read as follows: 20 h. In order to conduct drug or alcohol testing under this 21 section , an employer shall require supervisory personnel of 22 the employer involved with drug or alcohol testing under this 23 section to attend a minimum of two hours of initial training 24 and to attend, on an annual basis thereafter, a minimum of one 25 hour of subsequent training. The training shall include, but 26 is not limited to, information concerning the recognition of 27 evidence of employee alcohol and other drug abuse substance 28 use disorder , the documentation and corroboration of employee 29 alcohol and other drug abuse substance use disorder , and the 30 referral of employees who abuse alcohol or other drugs with a 31 substance use disorder to the employee assistance program or 32 to the resource file maintained by the employer pursuant to 33 -892- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 892/ 1568
H.F. _____ paragraph “c” , subparagraph (2). 34 Sec. 1364. Section 730.5, subsection 11, paragraph d, Code 35 2023, is amended to read as follows: 1 d. Termination or suspension of any substance abuse use 2 disorder prevention or testing program or policy. 3 Sec. 1365. Section 730.5, subsection 12, paragraph b, 4 subparagraph (1), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 5 (1) The employer discloses the test results to a person 6 other than the employer, an authorized employee, agent, or 7 representative of the employer, the tested employee or the 8 tested applicant for employment, an authorized substance abuse 9 use disorder treatment program or employee assistance program, 10 or an authorized agent or representative of the tested employee 11 or applicant. 12 Sec. 1366. Section 730.5, subsection 13, paragraph d, 13 subparagraph (1), subparagraph division (e), Code 2023, is 14 amended to read as follows: 15 (e) To a substance abuse use disorder evaluation or 16 treatment facility or professional for the purpose of 17 evaluation or treatment of the employee. 18 Sec. 1367. Section 730.5, subsection 16, Code 2023, is 19 amended to read as follows: 20 16. Reports. A laboratory doing business for an employer 21 who conducts drug or alcohol tests pursuant to this section 22 shall file an annual report with the Iowa department of public 23 health and human services by March 1 of each year concerning 24 the number of drug or alcohol tests conducted on employees who 25 work in this state pursuant to this section , and the number 26 of positive and negative results of the tests, during the 27 previous calendar year. In addition, the laboratory shall 28 include in its annual report the specific basis for each test 29 as authorized in subsection 8 , the type of drug or drugs which 30 were found in the positive drug tests, and all significant 31 available demographic factors relating to the positive test 32 pool. 33 -893- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 893/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 1368. Section 804.31, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 34 amended to read as follows: 35 1. When a person is detained for questioning or arrested 1 for an alleged violation of a law or ordinance and there is 2 reason to believe that the person is deaf or hard-of-hearing, 3 the peace officer making the arrest or taking the person 4 into custody or any other officer detaining the person shall 5 determine if the person is a deaf or hard-of-hearing person as 6 defined in section 622B.1 . If the officer so determines, the 7 officer, at the earliest possible time and prior to commencing 8 any custodial interrogation of the person, shall procure a 9 qualified interpreter in accordance with section 622B.2 and the 10 rules adopted by the supreme court under section 622B.1 unless 11 the deaf or hard-of-hearing person knowingly, voluntarily, 12 and intelligently waives the right to an interpreter in 13 writing by executing a form prescribed by the department of 14 health and human rights services and the Iowa county attorneys 15 association. The interpreter shall interpret the officer’s 16 warnings of constitutional rights and protections and all other 17 warnings, statements, and questions spoken or written by any 18 officer, attorney, or other person present and all statements 19 and questions communicated in sign language by the deaf or 20 hard-of-hearing person. 21 Sec. 1369. Section 811.2, subsection 1, paragraph b, Code 22 2023, is amended to read as follows: 23 b. Any bailable defendant who is charged with unlawful 24 possession, manufacture, delivery, or distribution of a 25 controlled substance or other drug under chapter 124 and is 26 ordered released shall be required, as a condition of that 27 release, to submit to a substance abuse use disorder evaluation 28 and follow any recommendations proposed in the evaluation for 29 appropriate substance abuse use disorder treatment. However, 30 if a bailable defendant is charged with manufacture, delivery, 31 possession with the intent to manufacture or deliver, or 32 distribution of methamphetamine, its salts, optical isomers, 33 -894- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 894/ 1568
H.F. _____ and salts of its optical isomers, the defendant shall, in 34 addition to a substance abuse use disorder evaluation, remain 35 under supervision and be required to undergo random drug tests 1 as a condition of release. 2 Sec. 1370. Section 812.6, subsection 2, paragraph b, Code 3 2023, is amended to read as follows: 4 b. A defendant who does not pose a danger to the public 5 peace or safety, but is otherwise being held in custody, or 6 who refuses to cooperate with treatment, shall be committed to 7 the custody of the director of health and human services at a 8 department of health and human services facility for treatment 9 designed to restore the defendant to competency. The costs of 10 the treatment pursuant to this paragraph shall be borne by the 11 department of health and human services. 12 Sec. 1371. Section 901.3, subsection 1, paragraph h, Code 13 2023, is amended to read as follows: 14 h. Whether the defendant has a history of mental health 15 issues or a substance abuse problems use disorder . If so, the 16 investigator shall inquire into the treatment options available 17 in both the community of the defendant and the correctional 18 system. 19 Sec. 1372. Section 901.3, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 20 amended to read as follows: 21 2. All local and state mental and correctional 22 institutions, courts, and police agencies shall furnish to the 23 investigator on request the defendant’s criminal record and 24 other relevant information. The originating source of specific 25 mental health or substance abuse use disorder information 26 including the histories, treatment, and use of medications 27 shall not be released to the presentence investigator unless 28 the defendant authorizes the release of such information. 29 If the defendant refuses to release the information, the 30 presentence investigator may note the defendant’s refusal 31 to release mental health or substance abuse use disorder 32 information in the presentence investigation report and rely 33 -895- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 895/ 1568
H.F. _____ upon other mental health or substance abuse use disorder 34 information available to the presentence investigator. 35 With the approval of the court, a physical examination or 1 psychiatric evaluation of the defendant may be ordered, or 2 the defendant may be committed to an inpatient or outpatient 3 psychiatric facility for an evaluation of the defendant’s 4 personality and mental health. The results of any such 5 examination or evaluation shall be included in the report of 6 the investigator. 7 Sec. 1373. Section 901.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 8 follows: 9 901.4 Presentence investigation report confidential —— 10 access. 11 The presentence investigation report is confidential and the 12 court shall provide safeguards to ensure its confidentiality, 13 including but not limited to sealing the report, which may 14 be opened only by further court order. The defendant’s 15 attorney and the attorney for the state shall have access to 16 the presentence investigation report at least three days prior 17 to the date set for sentencing. The defendant’s appellate 18 attorney and the appellate attorney for the state shall have 19 access to the presentence investigation report upon request 20 and without the necessity of a court order. The report shall 21 remain confidential except upon court order. However, the 22 court may conceal the identity of the person who provided 23 confidential information. The report of a medical examination 24 or psychological or psychiatric evaluation shall be made 25 available to the attorney for the state and to the defendant 26 upon request. The reports are part of the record but shall 27 be sealed and opened only on order of the court. If the 28 defendant is committed to the custody of the Iowa department 29 of corrections and is not a class “A” felon, an employee 30 of the department, if authorized by the director of the 31 department, an employee of a judicial district department 32 of correctional services, if authorized by the director of 33 -896- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 896/ 1568
H.F. _____ the judicial district department of correctional services, 34 and an employee of the board of parole, if authorized by the 35 chairperson or a member of the board of parole, shall have 1 access to the presentence investigation report. Pursuant to 2 section 904.602 , the presentence investigation report may also 3 be released by ordinary or electronic mail by the department of 4 corrections or a judicial district department of correctional 5 services to another jurisdiction for the purpose of providing 6 interstate probation and parole compact or interstate compact 7 for adult offender supervision services or evaluations, or 8 to a substance abuse use disorder or mental health services 9 provider when referring a defendant for services. The 10 defendant or the defendant’s attorney may file with the 11 presentence investigation report, a denial or refutation of the 12 allegations, or both, contained in the report. The denial or 13 refutation shall be included in the report. 14 Sec. 1374. Section 901.4A, Code 2023, is amended to read as 15 follows: 16 901.4A Substance abuse use disorder evaluation. 17 Upon a plea of guilty, a verdict of guilty, or a special 18 verdict upon which a judgment of conviction may be rendered, 19 the court may order the defendant to submit to and complete 20 a substance abuse use disorder evaluation, if the court 21 determines that there is reason to believe that the defendant 22 regularly abuses uses alcohol or other controlled substances 23 and may be in need of treatment. An order made pursuant to this 24 section may be made in addition to any other sentence or order 25 of the court. 26 Sec. 1375. Section 901.5, subsection 8, Code 2023, is 27 amended to read as follows: 28 8. The court may order the defendant to complete any 29 treatment indicated by a substance abuse use disorder 30 evaluation ordered pursuant to section 901.4A or any other 31 section. 32 Sec. 1376. Section 901B.1, subsection 1, paragraph c, 33 -897- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 897/ 1568
H.F. _____ subparagraph (5), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 34 (5) A substance abuse use disorder treatment facility 35 as established and operated by the Iowa department of public 1 health and human services or the department of corrections. 2 Sec. 1377. Section 901B.1, subsection 3, paragraph c, Code 3 2023, is amended to read as follows: 4 c. A copy of the program and plan shall be filed with 5 the chief judge of the judicial district, the department of 6 corrections, and the division of subunit of the department of 7 health and human services responsible for criminal and juvenile 8 justice planning of the department of human rights . 9 Sec. 1378. Section 904.108, subsection 1, paragraph d, Code 10 2023, is amended to read as follows: 11 d. Establish and maintain acceptable standards of treatment, 12 training, education, and rehabilitation in the various 13 state penal and corrective institutions which shall include 14 habilitative services and treatment for offenders with an 15 intellectual disability. For the purposes of this paragraph, 16 “habilitative services and treatment” means medical, mental 17 health, social, educational, counseling, and other services 18 which will assist a person with an intellectual disability 19 to become self-reliant. However, the director may also 20 provide rehabilitative treatment and services to other persons 21 who require the services. The director shall identify all 22 individuals entering the correctional system who are persons 23 with an intellectual disability, as defined in section 4.1 . 24 Identification shall be made by a qualified professional in the 25 area of intellectual disability. In assigning an offender with 26 an intellectual disability, or an offender with an inadequately 27 developed intelligence or with impaired mental abilities, to 28 a correctional facility, the director shall consider both 29 the program needs and the security needs of the offender. 30 The director shall consult with the department of health 31 and human services in providing habilitative services and 32 treatment to offenders with mental illness or an intellectual 33 -898- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 898/ 1568
H.F. _____ disability. The director may enter into agreements with the 34 department of health and human services to utilize mental 35 health institutions and share staff and resources for purposes 1 of providing habilitative services and treatment, as well as 2 providing other special needs programming. Any agreement to 3 utilize mental health institutions and to share staff and 4 resources shall provide that the costs of the habilitative 5 services and treatment shall be paid from state funds. Not 6 later than twenty days prior to entering into any agreement 7 to utilize mental health institution staff and resources, 8 other than the use of a building or facility, for purposes of 9 providing habilitative services and treatment, as well as other 10 special needs programming, the directors of the departments of 11 corrections and health and human services shall each notify the 12 chairpersons and ranking members of the joint appropriations 13 subcommittees that last handled the appropriation for their 14 respective departments of the pending agreement. Use of a 15 building or facility shall require approval of the general 16 assembly if the general assembly is in session or, if the 17 general assembly is not in session, the legislative council 18 may grant temporary authority, which shall be subject to final 19 approval of the general assembly during the next succeeding 20 legislative session. 21 Sec. 1379. Section 904.108, subsection 5, Code 2023, is 22 amended to read as follows: 23 5. The director may obtain assistance for the department 24 for construction, facility planning, and project accomplishment 25 with the department of administrative services and by 26 contracting under chapter 28E for data processing with the 27 department of health and human services or the department of 28 administrative services. 29 Sec. 1380. Section 904.201, subsection 3, paragraph a, 30 subparagraph (1), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 31 (1) Residents transferred from an institution under the 32 jurisdiction of the department of health and human services or 33 -899- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 899/ 1568
H.F. _____ the Iowa department of corrections. 34 Sec. 1381. Section 904.302, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 35 2023, is amended to read as follows: 1 The director may appoint a farm operations administrator 2 for institutions under the control of the departments of 3 corrections and health and human services. If appointed, the 4 farm operations administrator, subject to the direction of the 5 director shall do all of the following: 6 Sec. 1382. Section 904.302, subsections 1, 3, and 8, Code 7 2023, are amended to read as follows: 8 1. Manage and supervise all farming and nursery operations 9 at institutions, farms and gardens of the departments of 10 corrections and health and human services. 11 3. Develop an annual operations plan for crop and 12 livestock production and utilization that will provide work 13 experience and contribute to developing vocational skills of 14 the institutions’ inmates and residents. The department of 15 health and human services must approve the parts of the plan 16 that affect farm operations on property of institutions having 17 programs of the department of health and human services. 18 8. Pay property taxes levied against land leased by the 19 department of corrections or department of health and human 20 services as provided in section 427.1, subsection 1 . 21 Sec. 1383. Section 904.503, Code 2023, is amended to read 22 as follows: 23 904.503 Transfers —— persons with mental illness. 24 1. a. The director may transfer at the expense of the 25 department an inmate of one institution to another institution 26 under the director’s control if the director is satisfied that 27 the transfer is in the best interests of the institutions or 28 inmates. 29 b. The director may transfer at the expense of the 30 department an inmate under the director’s jurisdiction from any 31 institution supervised by the director to another institution 32 under the control of an administrator of a division of the 33 -900- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 900/ 1568
H.F. _____ department director of health and human services with the 34 consent and approval of the administrator director of health 35 and human services and may transfer an inmate to any other 1 institution for mental or physical examination or treatment 2 retaining jurisdiction over the inmate when so transferred. 3 c. If the juvenile court waives its jurisdiction over a 4 child over thirteen and under eighteen years of age pursuant 5 to section 232.45 so that the child may be prosecuted as an 6 adult and if the child is convicted of a public offense in the 7 district court and committed to the custody of the director 8 under section 901.7 , the director may request transfer of the 9 child to the state training school under this section . If 10 the administrator of a division of the department director of 11 health and human services consents and approves the transfer, 12 the child may be retained in temporary custody by the state 13 training school until attaining the age of eighteen, at which 14 time the child shall be returned to the custody of the director 15 of the department of corrections to serve the remainder of 16 the sentence imposed by the district court. If the child 17 becomes a security risk or becomes a danger to other residents 18 of the state training school at any time before reaching 19 eighteen years of age, the administrator of the division of 20 the department director of health and human services may 21 immediately return the child to the custody of the director of 22 the department of corrections to serve the remainder of the 23 sentence. 24 2. When the director has cause to believe that an inmate 25 in a state correctional institution is mentally ill, the 26 Iowa department of corrections may cause the inmate to be 27 transferred to the Iowa medical and classification center, 28 or to another appropriate facility within the department, 29 for examination, diagnosis, or treatment. The inmate shall 30 be confined at that center or facility or a state hospital 31 for persons with mental illness health institute until the 32 expiration of the inmate’s sentence or until the inmate 33 -901- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 901/ 1568
H.F. _____ is pronounced in good mental health. If the inmate is 34 pronounced in good mental health before the expiration of the 35 inmate’s sentence, the inmate shall be returned to the state 1 correctional institution until the expiration of the inmate’s 2 sentence. 3 3. When the director has reason to believe that a prisoner 4 in a state correctional institution, whose sentence has 5 expired, is mentally ill, the director shall cause examination 6 to be made of the prisoner by competent physicians who shall 7 certify to the director whether the prisoner is in good 8 mental health or mentally ill. The director may make further 9 investigation and if satisfied that the prisoner is mentally 10 ill, the director may cause the prisoner to be transferred 11 to one of the hospitals for persons with mental illness, or 12 may order the prisoner to be confined in the Iowa medical and 13 classification center. 14 Sec. 1384. Section 904.513, subsection 1, paragraph b, 15 subparagraphs (2) and (3), Code 2023, are amended to read as 16 follows: 17 (2) Offenders convicted of violating chapter 321J , 18 sentenced to the custody of the director, and awaiting 19 placement in a community residential substance abuse use 20 disorder treatment program for such offenders shall be placed 21 in an institutional substance abuse use disorder program 22 for such offenders within sixty days of admission to the 23 institution or as soon as practical. When placing offenders 24 convicted of violating chapter 321J in community residential 25 substance abuse use disorder treatment programs for such 26 offenders, the department shall give priority as appropriate 27 to the placement of those offenders currently in institutional 28 substance abuse use disorder programs for such offenders. The 29 department shall work with each judicial district to enable 30 such offenders to enter community residential substance abuse 31 use disorder treatment programs at a level comparable to their 32 prior institutional program participation. 33 -902- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 902/ 1568
H.F. _____ (3) Assignment shall be for the purposes of risk 34 management and substance abuse use disorder treatment and may 35 include education or work programs when the offender is not 1 participating in other program components. 2 Sec. 1385. Section 904.513, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 3 amended to read as follows: 4 3. The department shall adopt rules for the implementation 5 of this section . The rules shall include the requirement 6 that the treatment programs established pursuant to this 7 chapter meet the licensure standards of the department of 8 public health and human services under chapter 125 . The rules 9 shall also include provisions for the funding of the program 10 by means of self-contribution by the offenders, insurance 11 reimbursement on behalf of offenders, or other forms of 12 funding, program structure, criteria for the evaluation of 13 offenders and programs, and all other issues the director shall 14 deem appropriate. 15 Sec. 1386. Section 904.514, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 16 amended to read as follows: 17 1. A person committed to an institution under the control of 18 the department who bites another person, who causes an exchange 19 of bodily fluids with another person, or who causes any bodily 20 secretion to be cast upon another person, shall submit to the 21 withdrawal of a bodily specimen for testing to determine if the 22 person is infected with a contagious infectious disease. The 23 bodily specimen to be taken shall be determined by the staff 24 physician of the institution. The specimen taken shall be 25 sent to the state hygienic laboratory at the state university 26 at Iowa City or some other laboratory approved by the Iowa 27 department of public health and human services . If a person 28 to be tested pursuant to this section refuses to submit to the 29 withdrawal of a bodily specimen, application may be made by the 30 superintendent of the institution to the district court for an 31 order compelling the person to submit to the withdrawal and, 32 if infected, to available treatment. An order authorizing the 33 -903- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 903/ 1568
H.F. _____ withdrawal of a specimen for testing may be issued only by a 34 district judge or district associate judge upon application by 35 the superintendent of the institution. 1 Sec. 1387. Section 904.706, subsections 3, 4, and 5, Code 2 2023, are amended to read as follows: 3 3. As used in this section , “department” means the Iowa 4 department of corrections and the Iowa department of health and 5 human services. 6 4. The farm operations administrator appointed under 7 section 904.302 shall perform the functions described under 8 section 904.302 for agricultural operations on property of the 9 Iowa department of health and human services. 10 5. The Iowa department of health and human services shall 11 enter into an agreement under chapter 28D with the Iowa 12 department of corrections to implement this section . 13 Sec. 1388. Section 904.809, subsection 5, paragraph c, 14 subparagraph (1), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 15 (1) An amount which the inmate may be legally obligated to 16 pay for the support of the inmate’s dependents, which shall 17 be paid through the department of health and human services 18 collection services center, and which shall include an amount 19 for delinquent child support not to exceed fifty percent of net 20 earnings. 21 Sec. 1389. Section 904.905, subsection 1, paragraph a, Code 22 2023, is amended to read as follows: 23 a. An amount the inmate may be legally obligated to pay for 24 the support of the inmate’s dependents, the amount of which 25 shall be paid to the dependents through the department of 26 health and human services office or unit serving the county or 27 city in which the dependents reside . 28 Sec. 1390. Section 905.4, subsection 9, Code 2023, is 29 amended to read as follows: 30 9. Arrange, by contract or on an alternative basis mutually 31 acceptable, and with approval of the director of the Iowa 32 department of corrections or that director’s designee for 33 -904- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 904/ 1568
H.F. _____ utilization of existing local treatment and service resources, 34 including but not limited to employment, job training, general, 35 special, or remedial education; psychiatric and marriage 1 counseling; and alcohol and drug abuse substance use disorder 2 treatment and counseling. It is the intent of this chapter 3 that a district board shall approve the development and 4 maintenance of such resources by its own staff only if the 5 resources are otherwise unavailable to the district department 6 within reasonable proximity to the community where these 7 services are needed in connection with the community-based 8 correctional program. 9 Sec. 1391. Section 905.12, subsection 1, paragraph a, Code 10 2023, is amended to read as follows: 11 a. An amount the resident may be legally obligated to pay 12 for the support of dependents, which shall be paid to the 13 dependents directly or through the department of health and 14 human services office or unit serving the county in which the 15 dependents reside. For the purpose of this paragraph, “legally 16 obligated” means under a court order. 17 Sec. 1392. Section 905.15, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 18 amended to read as follows: 19 2. A person under supervision of a district department, who 20 assaults another person as defined in section 708.1 , by biting, 21 casting bodily fluids, or acting in a manner that results in 22 the exchange of bodily fluids, shall submit to the withdrawal 23 of a bodily specimen for testing to determine if the person 24 is infected with a contagious infectious disease. The bodily 25 specimen to be taken shall be determined by a physician. The 26 specimen taken shall be sent to the state hygienic laboratory 27 at the state university at Iowa City or some other laboratory 28 approved by the department of public health and human services . 29 If a person to be tested pursuant to this section refuses to 30 submit to the withdrawal of a bodily specimen, application may 31 be made by the director to the district court for an order 32 compelling the person to submit to the withdrawal and, if 33 -905- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 905/ 1568
H.F. _____ infected, to available treatment. An order authorizing the 34 withdrawal of a specimen for testing may be issued only by a 35 district judge or district associate judge upon application by 1 the director. 2 Sec. 1393. Section 907.5, subsection 1, paragraph e, Code 3 2023, is amended to read as follows: 4 e. The defendant’s mental health and substance abuse 5 use disorder history and treatment options available in the 6 community and the correctional system. 7 Sec. 1394. Section 915.29, Code 2023, is amended to read as 8 follows: 9 915.29 Notification of victim of juvenile by department of 10 health and human services. 11 1. The department of health and human services shall notify 12 a registered victim regarding a juvenile adjudicated delinquent 13 for a violent crime, committed to the custody of the department 14 of health and human services, and placed at the state training 15 school, of the following: 16 a. The date on which the juvenile is expected to be 17 temporarily released from the custody of the department of 18 health and human services, and whether the juvenile is expected 19 to return to the community where the registered victim resides. 20 b. The juvenile’s escape from custody. 21 c. The recommendation by the department to consider the 22 juvenile for release or placement. 23 d. The date on which the juvenile is expected to be released 24 from a facility pursuant to a plan of placement. 25 2. The notification required pursuant to this section 26 may occur through the automated victim notification system 27 referred to in section 915.10A to the extent such information 28 is available for dissemination through the system. 29 Sec. 1395. Section 915.35, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 30 amended to read as follows: 31 4. a. A child protection assistance team involving the 32 county attorney, law enforcement personnel, and personnel 33 -906- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 906/ 1568
H.F. _____ of the department of health and human services shall be 34 established for each county by the county attorney. However, 35 by mutual agreement, two or more county attorneys may 1 establish a single child protection assistance team to cover a 2 multicounty area. A child protection assistance team, to the 3 greatest extent possible, may be consulted in cases involving a 4 forcible felony against a child who is less than age fourteen 5 in which the suspected offender is the person responsible 6 for the care of a child, as defined in section 232.68 . A 7 child protection assistance team may also be utilized in cases 8 involving a violation of chapter 709 or 726 or other crime 9 committed upon a victim as defined in subsection 1 . 10 b. A child protection assistance team may also consult 11 with or include juvenile court officers, medical and mental 12 health professionals, physicians or other hospital-based health 13 professionals, court-appointed special advocates, guardians 14 ad litem, and members of a multidisciplinary team created by 15 the department of health and human services for child abuse 16 investigations assessments . A child protection assistance 17 team may work cooperatively with the early childhood Iowa area 18 board established under chapter 256I . The child protection 19 assistance team shall work with the department of health and 20 human services in accordance with section 232.71B, subsection 21 3 , in developing the protocols for prioritizing the actions 22 taken in response to child abuse assessments and for law 23 enforcement agencies working jointly with the department at 24 the local level in processes for child abuse assessments. The 25 department of justice may provide training and other assistance 26 to support the activities of a child protection assistance 27 team. 28 Sec. 1396. Section 915.37, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 29 amended to read as follows: 30 2. References in this section to a guardian ad litem shall 31 be interpreted to include references to a court appointed 32 special advocate as defined in section 232.2 , subsection 10 . 33 -907- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 907/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 1397. Section 915.40, subsection 5, Code 2023, is 34 amended to read as follows: 35 5. “Department” means the Iowa department of public health 1 and human services . 2 Sec. 1398. Section 915.45, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 3 amended to read as follows: 4 1. In addition to any other information required to be 5 released under chapter 229A , prior to the discharge of a person 6 committed under chapter 229A , the director of health and human 7 services shall give written notice of the person’s discharge 8 to any living victim of the person’s activities or crime whose 9 address is known to the director or, if the victim is deceased, 10 to the victim’s family, if the family’s address is known. 11 Failure to notify shall not be a reason for postponement of 12 discharge. Nothing in this section shall create a cause of 13 action against the state or an employee of the state acting 14 within the scope of the employee’s employment as a result of 15 the failure to notify pursuant to this action. 16 Sec. 1399. Section 915.46, subsection 4, paragraph b, Code 17 2023, is amended to read as follows: 18 b. The sexual assault forensic examiner program shall 19 provide didactic and clinical training opportunities consistent 20 with the sexual assault forensic examiner education guidelines 21 established by the international association of forensic 22 nurses, in collaboration with the Iowa department of public 23 health and human services and the Iowa coalition against sexual 24 assault, in sufficient numbers and geographical locations 25 across the state to assist treatment facilities with training 26 sexual assault examiners and sexual assault nurse examiners. 27 Sec. 1400. Section 915.46, subsections 5 and 6, Code 2023, 28 are amended to read as follows: 29 5. The sexual assault forensic examiner program, in 30 collaboration with qualified medical providers, the Iowa 31 department of public health and human services , and the 32 Iowa coalition against sexual assault, shall create uniform 33 -908- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 908/ 1568
H.F. _____ materials that all treatment facilities and federally 34 qualified health centers are required to provide to patients 35 and non-offending parents or legal guardians, if applicable, 1 regarding medical forensic examination procedures, laws 2 regarding consent relating to medical forensic services, and 3 the benefits and risks of evidence collection, including 4 recommended time frames for evidence collection pursuant 5 to evidence-based research. These materials shall be made 6 available on the department of justice’s internet site to all 7 treatment facilities and federally qualified health centers. 8 6. The sexual assault forensic examiner program, in 9 collaboration with qualified medical providers, the Iowa 10 department of public health and human services , and the Iowa 11 coalition against sexual assault, shall create and update 12 statewide sexual assault examiner and sexual assault nurse 13 examiner protocols, shall provide technical assistance upon 14 request to health care professionals, and shall provide 15 expertise on best practices to health care professionals 16 relating to sexual assault forensic examinations. 17 Sec. 1401. Section 915.46, subsection 7, paragraph b, Code 18 2023, is amended to read as follows: 19 b. Members of the advisory committee shall include staff 20 members of the department of justice managing the sexual 21 assault forensic examiner program; representatives from the 22 department of public health and human services as determined 23 by the director to be appropriate, the Iowa coalition against 24 sexual assault, the board of nursing, and other constituencies 25 as determined by the department of justice with an interest in 26 sexual assault forensic examinations; and the hospital medical 27 staff person involved with emergency services pursuant to 28 section 915.82 . 29 Sec. 1402. Section 915.83, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 30 amended to read as follows: 31 4. Request from the department of health and human services, 32 the department of workforce development and its division of 33 -909- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 909/ 1568
H.F. _____ workers’ compensation, the department of public safety, the 34 county sheriff departments, the municipal police departments, 35 the county attorneys, or other public authorities or agencies 1 reasonable assistance or data necessary to administer the crime 2 victim compensation program. 3 Sec. 1403. Section 915.84, subsections 4, 5, and 6, Code 4 2023, are amended to read as follows: 5 4. Notwithstanding subsection 3 , a victim under the age of 6 eighteen or dependent adult as defined in section 235B.2 who 7 has been sexually abused or subjected to any other unlawful 8 sexual conduct under chapter 709 or 726 or who has been 9 the subject of a forcible felony is not required to report 10 the crime to the local police department or county sheriff 11 department to be eligible for compensation if the crime was 12 allegedly committed upon a child by a person responsible for 13 the care of a child, as defined in section 232.68, subsection 14 8 , or upon a dependent adult by a caretaker as defined 15 in section 235B.2 , and was reported to an employee of the 16 department of health and human services and the employee 17 verifies the report to the department. 18 5. When immediate or short-term medical services or mental 19 health services are provided to a victim under section 915.35 , 20 the department of health and human services shall file the 21 claim for compensation as provided in subsection 4 for the 22 victim. 23 6. When immediate or short-term medical services to a victim 24 are provided pursuant to section 915.35 by a professional 25 licensed or certified by the state to provide such services, 26 the professional shall file the claim for compensation, 27 unless the department of health and human services is required 28 to file the claim under this section . The requirement to 29 report the crime to the local police department or county 30 sheriff department under subsection 3 does not apply to this 31 subsection . 32 Sec. 1404. 2020 Iowa Acts, chapter 1064, section 16, 33 -910- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 910/ 1568
H.F. _____ subsection 1, paragraph d, subparagraph (1), is amended to read 34 as follows: 35 (1) Any debt, which is assigned to the department of health 1 and human services, or which is owed to the department of 2 health and human services for unpaid premiums under section 3 249A.3, subsection 2 , paragraph “a” , subparagraph (1), or 4 which the child support recovery unit services is otherwise 5 attempting to collect, or which the foster care recovery unit 6 services of the department of health and human services is 7 attempting to collect on behalf of a child receiving foster 8 care provided by the department of health and human services. 9 Sec. 1405. 2021 Iowa Acts, chapter 1098, section 92, 10 subsection 1, is amended by striking the subsection. 11 Sec. 1406. REPEAL. Chapter 136, Code 2023, is repealed. 12 Sec. 1407. REPEAL. 2022 Iowa Acts, chapter 1098, section 13 68, is repealed. 14 Sec. 1408. REPEAL. Sections 135.2, 135.3, 135.6, 135.7, 15 135.8, 135.9, 135.10, 216A.2, 217.7, 217.9, 217.10, 217.15, 16 217.16, 217.17, 218.19, 218.20, 218.40, 218.53, 218.54, 222.6, 17 227.19, 231.22, and 234.2, Code 2023, are repealed. 18 Sec. 1409. CODE EDITOR DIRECTIVE. The Code editor is 19 directed to do all of the following: 20 1. Make changes in the structure of any Code chapter 21 including but not limited to chapter titles and subtitles to 22 correspond with the changes made in this division of this 23 Act in consultation with the department of health and human 24 services. 25 2. Make changes in any Code sections amended or enacted 26 by any other Act to correspond with the changes made in this 27 division of this Act if there appears to be no doubt as to 28 the proper method of making the changes and the changes would 29 not be contrary to or inconsistent with the purposes of this 30 division of this Act or any other Act. 31 3. Correct internal references in the Code and in enacted 32 legislation as necessary due to the enactment of this Act. 33 -911- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 911/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 1410. CONTINGENT EFFECTIVE DATE. The following takes 34 effect on the effective date of the rules adopted by the 35 department of revenue pursuant to chapter 17A implementing 2020 1 Iowa Acts, chapter 1064, other than transitional rules: 2 The section of this Act amending 2020 Iowa Acts, chapter 3 1064. 4 DIVISION II 5 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 6 LIBRARY SERVICES 7 Sec. 1411. NEW SECTION . 8A.204 State librarian. 8 1. The director shall appoint the state librarian who 9 shall administer the duties of the department as it relates to 10 library services. 11 2. The state librarian shall do all of the following: 12 a. Organize, staff, and administer the department as it 13 relates to library services so as to render the greatest 14 benefit to libraries in the state. 15 b. Submit a biennial report to the governor on the 16 activities and an evaluation of the department as it relates to 17 library services and its programs and policies. 18 c. Control all library services-related property of the 19 department. The state librarian may dispose of, through 20 sale, conveyance, or exchange, any library materials that 21 may be obsolete or worn out or that may no longer be needed 22 or appropriate to the mission of the state library of Iowa. 23 These materials may be sold by the state library directly or 24 the library may sell the materials by consignment with an 25 outside entity. A state library fund is created in the state 26 treasury. Proceeds from the sale of the library materials 27 shall be remitted to the treasurer of state and credited to the 28 state library fund and shall be used for the purchase of books 29 and other library materials. Notwithstanding section 8.33, any 30 balance in the fund on June 30 of any fiscal year shall not 31 revert to the general fund of the state. 32 d. Perform other duties as assigned by the director or as 33 -912- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 912/ 1568
H.F. _____ imposed by law. 34 Sec. 1412. Section 256.1, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 35 amended by striking the subsection. 1 Sec. 1413. Section 256.7, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2 2023, is amended to read as follows: 3 Except for the college student aid commission , the 4 commission of libraries and division of library services, and 5 the public broadcasting board and division, the state board 6 shall: 7 Sec. 1414. Section 256.7, subsection 17, Code 2023, is 8 amended by striking the subsection. 9 Sec. 1415. Section 256.9, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 10 2023, is amended to read as follows: 11 Except for the college student aid commission , the 12 commission of libraries and division of library services, and 13 the public broadcasting board and division, the director shall: 14 Sec. 1416. Section 256.50, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 15 amended by striking the subsection. 16 Sec. 1417. Section 256.51, subsection 1, unnumbered 17 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 18 The division of library services is attached to the 19 department of education for administrative purposes. The state 20 librarian shall be responsible for the division’s budgeting 21 and related management functions in accordance with section 22 256.52, subsection 3 . The division department, as it relates 23 to library services, shall do all of the following: 24 Sec. 1418. Section 256.51, subsection 1, paragraph e, Code 25 2023, is amended to read as follows: 26 e. Develop and approve , in consultation with the area 27 education agency media centers and the commission , a biennial 28 unified plan of service and service delivery for the division 29 of library services department . 30 Sec. 1419. Section 256.51, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 31 amended by adding the following new paragraph: 32 NEW PARAGRAPH . m. Provide for the improvement of library 33 -913- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 913/ 1568
H.F. _____ services to all Iowa citizens and foster development and 34 cooperation among libraries. 35 Sec. 1420. Section 256.51, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 1 amended to read as follows: 2 2. The division department, as it relates to library 3 services, may do all of the following: 4 a. Enter into interstate library compacts on behalf of 5 the state of Iowa with any state which legally joins in the 6 compacts as provided in section 256.70 . 7 b. Receive and expend money for providing programs and 8 services. The division department may receive, accept, and 9 administer any moneys appropriated or granted to it, separate 10 from the general library fund, by the federal government or by 11 any other public or private agency. 12 c. Accept gifts, contributions, bequests, endowments, 13 or other moneys, including but not limited to the Westgate 14 endowment fund, for any or all purposes of the division 15 department as it relates to library services . Interest earned 16 on moneys accepted under this paragraph shall be credited to 17 the fund or funds to which the gifts, contributions, bequests, 18 endowments, or other moneys have been deposited, and is 19 available for any or all purposes of the division department as 20 it relates to library services . The division department shall 21 report annually to the commission and the general assembly 22 regarding the gifts, contributions, bequests, endowments, 23 or other moneys accepted pursuant to this paragraph and the 24 interest earned on them. 25 Sec. 1421. Section 256.52, subsection 1, paragraph a, 26 unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 27 follows: 28 The state commission of libraries consists of one member 29 appointed by the supreme court, the director of the department 30 of education , or the director’s designee, the director, and the 31 following seven members who shall be appointed by the governor 32 to serve four-year terms beginning and ending as provided in 33 -914- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 914/ 1568
H.F. _____ section 69.19 . 34 Sec. 1422. Section 256.52, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 35 amended to read as follows: 1 2. The commission shall elect one of its members as 2 chairperson. The commission shall meet at the time and place 3 specified by call of the chairperson. Five Six members are a 4 quorum for the transaction of business. 5 Sec. 1423. Section 256.52, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 6 amended by striking the subsection. 7 Sec. 1424. Section 256.52, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 8 amended to read as follows: 9 4. The commission shall adopt rules under chapter 17A for 10 carrying out the responsibilities of the division department as 11 it relates to library services duties of the department . 12 Sec. 1425. Section 256.52, subsection 5, Code 2023, is 13 amended by striking the subsection and inserting in lieu 14 thereof the following: 15 5. Advise the department and the state librarian concerning 16 the library services duties of the department. 17 Sec. 1426. Section 256.53, Code 2023, is amended to read as 18 follows: 19 256.53 State publications. 20 Upon issuance of a state publication in any format, a 21 state agency shall provide the division department with 22 an electronic version of the publication at no cost to the 23 division department . 24 Sec. 1427. Section 256.54, subsection 2, unnumbered 25 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 26 The law library shall be administered by a law librarian 27 appointed by the state librarian subject to chapter 8A, 28 subchapter IV , who shall do all of the following: 29 Sec. 1428. Section 256.55, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 30 2023, is amended to read as follows: 31 A state data center is established in the division 32 department . The state data center shall be administered by 33 -915- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 915/ 1568
H.F. _____ the state data center coordinator, who shall do all of the 34 following: 35 Sec. 1429. Section 256.55, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 1 amended to read as follows: 2 3. Perform other duties imposed by law or prescribed by the 3 commission department . 4 Sec. 1430. Section 256.57, Code 2023, is amended to read as 5 follows: 6 256.57 Enrich Iowa program. 7 1. An enrich Iowa program is established in the division 8 department to provide direct state assistance to public 9 libraries, to support the open access and access plus programs, 10 to provide public libraries with an incentive to improve 11 library services that are in compliance with performance 12 measures, and to reduce inequities among communities in the 13 delivery of library services based on performance measures 14 adopted by rule by the commission. The commission shall 15 adopt rules governing the allocation of funds appropriated by 16 the general assembly for purposes of this section to provide 17 direct state assistance to eligible public libraries. A public 18 library is eligible for funds under this chapter subchapter if 19 it is in compliance with the commission’s performance measures. 20 2. The amount of direct state assistance distributed to each 21 eligible public library shall be based on the following: 22 a. The level of compliance by the eligible public library 23 with the performance measures adopted by the commission as 24 provided in this section . 25 b. The number of people residing within an eligible 26 library’s geographic service area for whom the library provides 27 services. 28 c. The amount of other funding the eligible public library 29 received in the previous fiscal year for providing services to 30 rural residents and to contracting communities. 31 3. Moneys received by a public library pursuant to this 32 section shall supplement, not supplant, any other funding 33 -916- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 916/ 1568
H.F. _____ received by the library. 34 4. For purposes of this section , “eligible public library” 35 means a public library that meets all of the following 1 requirements: 2 a. Submits to the division department all of the following: 3 (1) The report provided for under section 256.51, 4 subsection 1 , paragraph “h” . 5 (2) An application and accreditation report, in a format 6 approved by the commission department , that provides evidence 7 of the library’s compliance with at least one level of the 8 standards established in accordance with section 256.51, 9 subsection 1 , paragraph “k” . 10 (3) Any other application or report the division department 11 deems necessary for the implementation of the enrich Iowa 12 program. 13 b. Participates in the library resource and information 14 sharing programs established by the state library. 15 c. Is a public library established by city ordinance or a 16 library district as provided in chapter 336 . 17 5. Each eligible public library shall maintain a 18 separate listing within its budget for payments received and 19 expenditures made pursuant to this section , and shall annually 20 submit this listing to the division department . 21 6. By January 15, annually, the division department shall 22 submit a program evaluation report to the general assembly 23 and the governor detailing the uses and the impacts of funds 24 allocated under this section . 25 7. A public library that receives funds in accordance with 26 this section shall have an internet use policy in place, which 27 may or may not include internet filtering. The library shall 28 submit a report describing the library’s internet use efforts 29 to the division department . 30 8. A public library that receives funds in accordance 31 with this section shall provide open access, the reciprocal 32 borrowing program, as a service to its patrons, at a 33 -917- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 917/ 1568
H.F. _____ reimbursement rate determined by the state library. 34 9. Funds appropriated for purposes of this section shall not 35 be used by the division department for administrative purposes. 1 Sec. 1431. Section 256.58, Code 2023, is amended to read as 2 follows: 3 256.58 Library support network. 4 1. A library support network is established in the division 5 department to offer services and programs for libraries, 6 including but not limited to individualized, locally delivered 7 consulting and training, and to facilitate resource sharing and 8 innovation through the use of technology, administer enrich 9 Iowa programs, advocate for libraries, promote excellence 10 and innovation in library services, encourage governmental 11 subdivisions to provide local financial support for local 12 libraries, and ensure the consistent availability of quality 13 service to all libraries throughout the state, regardless of 14 location or size. 15 2. The organizational structure to deliver library support 16 network services shall include district offices. The district 17 offices shall serve as a basis for providing field services 18 to local libraries in the counties comprising the district. 19 The division department shall determine which counties are 20 served by each district office. The number of district offices 21 established to provide services pursuant to this section shall 22 be six. 23 Sec. 1432. Section 256.59, Code 2023, is amended to read as 24 follows: 25 256.59 Specialized library services. 26 The specialized library services unit is established in 27 the division department to provide information services to 28 the three branches of state government and to offer focused 29 information services to the general public in the areas of Iowa 30 law, Iowa state documents, and Iowa history and culture. 31 Sec. 1433. Section 256.62, subsections 1, 3, and 4, Code 32 2023, are amended to read as follows: 33 -918- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 918/ 1568
H.F. _____ 1. The state librarian shall convene a library services 34 advisory panel to advise and recommend to the commission and 35 the division department evidence-based best practices, to 1 assist the commission and division department to determine 2 service priorities and launch programs, articulate the needs 3 and interests of Iowa librarians, and share research and 4 professional development information. 5 3. The library services advisory panel shall meet at least 6 twice annually and shall submit its recommendations in a report 7 to the commission department and the state librarian at least 8 once annually. The report shall be timely submitted to allow 9 for consideration of the recommendations prior to program 10 planning and budgeting for the following fiscal year. 11 4. Members of the library services advisory panel shall 12 receive actual and necessary expenses incurred in the 13 performance of their duties. Expenses shall be paid from funds 14 appropriated to the department for purposes of the division . 15 Sec. 1434. Section 256.70, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 16 2023, is amended to read as follows: 17 The division of library services of the department of 18 education is hereby authorized to enter into interstate 19 library compacts on behalf of the state of Iowa with any state 20 bordering on Iowa which legally joins therein in substantially 21 the following form and the contracting states agree that: 22 Sec. 1435. Section 256.71, Code 2023, is amended to read as 23 follows: 24 256.71 Administrator. 25 The administrator of the division of library services state 26 librarian shall be the compact administrator. The compact 27 administrator shall receive copies of all agreements entered 28 into by the state or its political subdivisions and other 29 states or political subdivisions; consult with, advise and aid 30 such governmental units in the formulation of such agreements; 31 make such recommendations to the governor, legislature, 32 governmental agencies and units as the administrator deems 33 -919- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 919/ 1568
H.F. _____ desirable to effectuate the purposes of this compact and 34 consult and cooperate with the compact administrators of other 35 party states. 1 Sec. 1436. CODE EDITOR DIRECTIVE —— LIBRARY SERVICES. 2 1. The Code editor is directed to make the following 3 transfers: 4 a. Section 256.50 to section 8A.201. 5 b. Section 256.51 to section 8A.202. 6 c. Section 256.52 to section 8A.203. 7 d. Section 256.53 to section 8A.205. 8 e. Section 256.54 to section 8A.206. 9 f. Section 256.55 to section 8A.207. 10 g. Section 256.56 to section 8A.208. 11 h. Section 256.57 to section 8A.209. 12 i. Section 256.58 to section 8A.210. 13 j. Section 256.59 to section 8A.211. 14 k. Section 256.62 to section 8A.221. 15 l. Section 256.69 to section 8A.222. 16 m. Section 256.70 to section 8A.231. 17 n. Section 256.71 to section 8A.232. 18 o. Section 256.72 to section 8A.233. 19 p. Section 256.73 to section 8A.234. 20 2. The Code editor is directed to rename subchapter II and 21 designate parts in chapter 8A as follows: 22 a. Subchapter II shall be entitled “Library Services” and 23 include sections 8A.201 through 8A.234. 24 b. Subchapter II, part 1, shall be entitled “General 25 Provisions” and include sections 8A.201 through 8A.211. 26 c. Subchapter II, part 2, shall be entitled “Library 27 Services Advisory Panel and Local Financial Support” and 28 include sections 8A.221 through 8A.222. 29 d. Subchapter II, new part 3, shall be entitled “Library 30 Compact” and include sections 8A.231 through 8A.234. 31 3. The Code editor may modify subchapter and part titles if 32 necessary and is directed to correct internal references in the 33 -920- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 920/ 1568
H.F. _____ Code as necessary due to enactment of this section. 34 STATE RECORDS AND ARCHIVES 35 Sec. 1437. Section 163.37, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 1 amended to read as follows: 2 3. Such records shall be maintained for a length of time as 3 required by and pursuant to chapter 305 8A, subchapter VI, and 4 at the point of concentration and shall be made available for 5 inspection by the department at reasonable times. 6 Sec. 1438. Section 305.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 7 follows: 8 305.1 Citation. 9 This chapter subchapter shall be known and may be cited as 10 the “State Archives and Records Act” . 11 Sec. 1439. Section 305.2, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 12 2023, is amended to read as follows: 13 As used in this chapter subchapter , unless the context 14 otherwise requires: 15 Sec. 1440. Section 305.3, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 16 amended by striking the subsection. 17 Sec. 1441. Section 305.3, subsection 8, Code 2023, is 18 amended to read as follows: 19 8. The director of the department of administrative 20 services . 21 Sec. 1442. Section 305.7, Code 2023, is amended to read as 22 follows: 23 305.7 Administration Commission administration . 24 The department of cultural affairs , through the state 25 archives and records program, is the primary agency responsible 26 for providing administrative personnel and services for the 27 commission. 28 Sec. 1443. Section 305.8, subsection 1, paragraphs e, f, and 29 g, Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 30 e. Adopt and maintain an interagency records manual 31 containing the rules governing records management, as well as 32 records series retention and disposition schedules, guidelines, 33 -921- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 921/ 1568
H.F. _____ and other information relating to implementation of this 34 chapter subchapter . 35 f. Make recommendations, in consultation with the department 1 of administrative services , to the governor and the general 2 assembly for the continued reduction of printed reports 3 throughout state government in a manner that protects the 4 public’s right to access such reports. 5 g. Provide advice, counsel, and services to the legislative, 6 judicial, and executive branch agencies subject to this chapter 7 subchapter on the care and management of state government 8 records. 9 Sec. 1444. Section 305.8, subsection 2, paragraph a, Code 10 2023, is amended to read as follows: 11 a. Examine records in the possession, constructive 12 possession, or control of state agencies to carry out the 13 purposes of this chapter subchapter . 14 Sec. 1445. Section 305.9, subsection 1, unnumbered 15 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 16 The department of cultural affairs shall do all of the 17 following as it relates to state records and archives : 18 Sec. 1446. Section 305.9, subsection 1, paragraphs a and j, 19 Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 20 a. Provide Administer the state archives and records 21 program and provide administrative support to the state records 22 commission through the state archives and records program. 23 j. Provide advice, counsel, and services to the legislative, 24 judicial, and executive branch agencies subject to this chapter 25 subchapter on the care and management of state government 26 records. 27 Sec. 1447. Section 305.9, subsection 1, paragraph l, 28 subparagraph (2), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 29 (2) Upon request, the state archivist shall make a certified 30 copy of any record in the legal custody or in the physical 31 custody of the state archivist, or a certified transcript of 32 any record if reproduction is inappropriate because of legal or 33 -922- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 922/ 1568
H.F. _____ physical considerations. If a copy or transcript is properly 34 authenticated, it has the same legal effect as though certified 35 by the officer from whose office it was transferred or by the 1 secretary of state. The department of cultural affairs shall 2 establish reasonable fees for certified copies or certified 3 transcripts of records in the legal custody or physical custody 4 of the state archivist. 5 Sec. 1448. Section 305.9, subsection 2, unnumbered 6 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 7 The department of cultural affairs may do any of the 8 following as it relates to state records and archives : 9 Sec. 1449. Section 305.10, subsection 1, paragraphs d and j, 10 Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 11 d. Comply with requests from the state records commission 12 or the state archives and records program to examine records 13 in the possession, constructive possession, or control of the 14 agency in order to carry out the purposes of this chapter 15 subchapter . 16 j. Provide for compliance with this chapter subchapter and 17 the rules adopted by the state records commission. 18 Sec. 1450. Section 305.14, Code 2023, is amended to read as 19 follows: 20 305.14 Liability precluded. 21 No member of the commission or head of an agency shall 22 be held liable for damages or loss, or civil or criminal 23 liability, because of the destruction of public records 24 pursuant to the provisions of this chapter subchapter or any 25 other law authorizing their destruction. 26 Sec. 1451. Section 305.15, Code 2023, is amended to read as 27 follows: 28 305.15 Exemptions —— duties of state department of 29 transportation and state board of regents. 30 The state department of transportation and the agencies and 31 institutions under the control of the state board of regents 32 are exempt from the state records manual and the provisions 33 -923- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 923/ 1568
H.F. _____ of this chapter subchapter . However, the state department of 34 transportation and the state board of regents shall adopt rules 35 pursuant to chapter 17A for their employees, agencies, and 1 institutions that are consistent with the objectives of this 2 chapter subchapter . The rules shall be approved by the state 3 records commission. 4 Sec. 1452. Section 305.16, subsections 1 and 3, Code 2023, 5 are amended to read as follows: 6 1. Membership. The board shall consist of nine members 7 appointed by the governor for three-year staggered terms. 8 Members shall be eligible for reappointment. The members shall 9 have experience in a field of research or an activity that 10 administers or makes extensive use of historical records. The 11 majority of the members shall have professional qualifications 12 and experience in the administration of government records, 13 historical records, or archives. The administrator of the 14 historical division of the department of cultural affairs 15 director shall serve as an ex officio member of the board. 16 3. Administration. The department of cultural affairs , 17 through the state archives and records program, is the primary 18 agency responsible for providing administrative personnel and 19 services for the board. 20 Sec. 1453. CODE EDITOR DIRECTIVE —— STATE RECORDS AND 21 ARCHIVES. 22 1. The Code editor is directed to make the following 23 transfers: 24 a. Section 305.1 to section 8A.601. 25 b. Section 305.2 to section 8A.602. 26 c. Section 305.3 to section 8A.603. 27 d. Section 305.4 to section 8A.604. 28 e. Section 305.5 to section 8A.605. 29 f. Section 305.6 to section 8A.606. 30 g. Section 305.7 to section 8A.607. 31 h. Section 305.8 to section 8A.608. 32 i. Section 305.9 to section 8A.609. 33 -924- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 924/ 1568
H.F. _____ j. Section 305.10 to section 8A.610. 34 k. Section 305.11 to section 8A.611. 35 l. Section 305.12 to section 8A.612. 1 m. Section 305.13 to section 8A.613. 2 n. Section 305.14 to section 8A.614. 3 o. Section 305.15 to section 8A.615. 4 p. Section 305.16 to section 8A.616. 5 2. The Code editor is directed to create a new subchapter 6 VI in chapter 8A as follows: Subchapter VI shall be entitled 7 “State Records and Archives” and include sections 8A.601 8 through 8A.616. 9 3. The Code editor may modify subchapter titles if necessary 10 and is directed to correct internal references in the Code as 11 necessary due to enactment of this section. 12 HISTORICAL RESOURCES 13 Sec. 1454. NEW SECTION . 8A.702 Departmental duties —— 14 historical resources. 15 The duties of the department as it relates to the historical 16 resources of the state shall include all of the following: 17 1. Develop a comprehensive, coordinated, and efficient 18 policy to preserve, research, interpret, and promote to the 19 public an awareness and understanding of local, state, and 20 regional history. 21 2. Administer and care for historical sites under the 22 authority of the department, and maintain collections within 23 these buildings. 24 a. Except for the state board of regents, a state agency 25 which owns, manages, or administers a historical site must 26 enter into an agreement with the department under chapter 28E 27 to insure the proper management, maintenance, and development 28 of the site. 29 b. For the purposes of this section, “historical site” 30 means any district, site, building, or structure listed on the 31 national register of historic sites or identified as eligible 32 for such status by the state historic preservation officer 33 -925- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 925/ 1568
H.F. _____ or that is identified according to established criteria by 34 the state historic preservation officer as significant in 35 national, state, and local history, architecture, engineering, 1 archaeology, or culture. 2 3. Encourage and assist local, county, and state 3 organizations and museums devoted to historical purposes. 4 4. Develop standards and criteria for the acquisition of 5 historic properties and for the preservation, restoration, 6 maintenance, operation, and interpretation of properties under 7 the jurisdiction of the department. 8 5. Implement tourism-related art and history projects as 9 directed by the general assembly. 10 6. Encourage the use of volunteers throughout the 11 department as it relates to the historical resources of 12 the state, especially for purposes of restoring books and 13 manuscripts. 14 7. Publish matters of historical value to the public. 15 8. Buy or receive by other means historical materials 16 including but not limited to artifacts, art, books, 17 manuscripts, and images. Such materials are not personal 18 property under sections 8A.321 and 8A.324 and shall be 19 received and cared for under the rules of the department. The 20 department may sell or otherwise dispose of those materials 21 according to the rules of the department and be credited for 22 any revenues credited by the disposal less the costs incurred. 23 9. Administer the historical resource development program 24 established in section 8A.712. 25 10. Administer, preserve, and interpret the battle 26 flag collection assembled by the state in consultation and 27 coordination with the department of veterans affairs and the 28 department of administrative services. A portion of the battle 29 flag collection shall be on display at the state capitol and 30 the state historical building at all times, unless on loan 31 approved by the department of cultural affairs. 32 11. Establish, maintain, and administer a digital 33 -926- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 926/ 1568
H.F. _____ collection of historical manuscripts, documents, records, 34 reports, images, and artifacts and make the collection 35 available to the public through an online research center. 1 12. Perform such duties as required under chapter 305B. 2 Sec. 1455. Section 218.22, Code 2023, is amended to read as 3 follows: 4 218.22 Record privileged. 5 Except with the consent of the administrator in charge 6 of an institution, or on an order of a court of record, the 7 record provided in section 218.21 shall be accessible only to 8 the administrator of the division of the department of human 9 services in control of such institution, the director of the 10 department of human services and to assistants and proper 11 clerks authorized by such administrator or the administrator’s 12 director. The administrator of the division of such 13 institution is authorized to permit the division of library 14 services of the department of education and the historical 15 division of the department of cultural affairs administrative 16 services to copy or reproduce by any photographic, photostatic, 17 microfilm, microcard or other process which accurately 18 reproduces a durable medium for reproducing the original and 19 to destroy in the manner described by law such records of 20 residents designated in section 218.21 . 21 Sec. 1456. Section 303.5, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 22 2023, is amended to read as follows: 23 The state historical society administrator director may: 24 Sec. 1457. Section 303.5, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 25 amended to read as follows: 26 1. Make and sign any agreements and perform any acts which 27 are necessary, desirable, or proper to carry out the purpose 28 of the division department as it relates to the historical 29 resources of the state . 30 Sec. 1458. Section 303.7, Code 2023, is amended by striking 31 the section and inserting in lieu thereof the following: 32 303.7 State historical society. 33 -927- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 927/ 1568
H.F. _____ 1. As used in this subchapter, “state historical society” 34 means a membership organization of the department that is open 35 to members of the general public who are interested in the 1 history of the state. 2 2. The state historical society board of trustees shall 3 recommend to the director rules for membership of the general 4 public in the state historical society, including rules 5 relating to membership fees. Members shall be persons who 6 indicate an interest in the history, progress, and development 7 of the state and who pay the prescribed fee. The members 8 of the state historical society may meet at least one time 9 per year to further the understanding of the history of this 10 state. The members of the society shall not determine policy 11 for the department as it relates to the historical resources 12 of the state but may advise the director and perform functions 13 to stimulate interest in the history of this state among the 14 general public. The society may perform other activities 15 related to history which are not contrary to this subchapter. 16 3. Unless designated otherwise, an application for 17 membership in the state historical society, or a gift, bequest, 18 devise, endowment, or grant to the state historical society or 19 the department as it relates to the historical resources of the 20 state shall be presumed to be to or in the department. 21 4. Notwithstanding section 633.63, the board may enter into 22 agreements authorizing nonprofit foundations acting solely for 23 the support of the state historical society or the department 24 to administer the membership program of the state historical 25 society and funds of the state historical society or the 26 department as it relates to the historical resources of the 27 state. 28 Sec. 1459. Section 303.8, subsection 1, paragraphs b and c, 29 Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 30 b. Make recommendations to the division administrator 31 director on historically related matters. 32 c. Review and recommend to the director or the director’s 33 -928- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 928/ 1568
H.F. _____ designee policy decisions regarding the division department as 34 it relates to the historical resources of the state . 35 Sec. 1460. Section 303.8, Code 2023, is amended by adding 1 the following new subsection: 2 NEW SUBSECTION . 3. The department may: 3 a. By rule, establish advisory groups necessary for the 4 receipt of federal funds or grants or the administration of 5 any of the department’s programs relating to the historical 6 resources of the state. 7 b. Develop and implement fee-based educational programming 8 opportunities, including preschool programs, related to arts, 9 history, and other cultural matters for Iowans of all ages. 10 Sec. 1461. Section 303.9, subsections 1 and 3, Code 2023, 11 are amended to read as follows: 12 1. All funds received by the department relating to the 13 historical resources of the state , including but not limited 14 to gifts, endowments, funds from the sale of memberships in 15 the state historical society, funds from the sale of mementos 16 and other items relating to Iowa history as authorized under 17 subsection 2 , interest generated by the life membership 18 trust fund, and fees, shall be credited to the account of 19 the department and are appropriated to the department to 20 be invested or used for programs and purposes under the 21 authority of the department as it relates to the historical 22 resources of the state . Interest earned on funds credited to 23 the department, except funds appropriated to the department 24 from the general fund of the state, shall be credited to the 25 department. Section 8.33 does not apply to funds credited to 26 the department under this section . 27 3. Notwithstanding section 633.63 , the state historical 28 society board of trustees may authorize nonprofit foundations 29 acting solely for the support of the state historical society 30 of Iowa department as it relates to the historical resources of 31 the state to accept and administer trusts deemed by the board 32 to be beneficial to the division’s department’s operations 33 -929- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 929/ 1568
H.F. _____ under this subchapter . The board and the foundation may act 34 as trustees in such instances. 35 Sec. 1462. Section 303.9A, Code 2023, is amended to read as 1 follows: 2 303.9A Iowa heritage fund. 3 1. An Iowa heritage fund is created in the state treasury 4 to be administered by the state historical society department . 5 The fund shall consist of all moneys allocated to the fund by 6 the treasurer of state. 7 2. Moneys in the fund shall be used in accordance with the 8 following: 9 a. Ninety percent shall be retained by the state historical 10 society department and used to maintain and expand Iowa’s 11 history curriculum, to provide teacher training in Iowa 12 history, and to support museum exhibits, historic sites, and 13 adult education programs. 14 b. Five percent shall be retained by the state historical 15 society department to be used for start-up costs for the one 16 hundred seventy-fifth and two hundredth anniversaries of Iowa 17 statehood. 18 c. Five percent shall be retained by the state historical 19 society department to be used for the promotion of the sale 20 of the Iowa heritage registration plate issued under section 21 321.34 . 22 Sec. 1463. Section 303.10, Code 2023, is amended to read as 23 follows: 24 303.10 Acceptance and use of money grants. 25 All federal grants to and the federal receipts of the 26 agencies receiving funds under this chapter subchapter are 27 appropriated for the purpose set forth in the federal grants 28 or receipts. 29 Sec. 1464. Section 303.11, Code 2023, is amended to read as 30 follows: 31 303.11 Gifts. 32 1. The division department may accept gifts and bequests 33 -930- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 930/ 1568
H.F. _____ which shall be used in accordance with the desires of the donor 34 if expressed. Funds contained in an endowment fund for either 35 the department of history and archives or the state historical 1 society existing on July 1, 1974, remain an endowment of the 2 division department . Gifts shall be accepted only on behalf 3 of the division department , and gifts to a part, branch, or 4 section of the division department are presumed to be gifts to 5 the division department . 6 2. If publication of a book is financed by the endowment 7 fund, this chapter subchapter does not prevent the return of 8 moneys from sales of the book to the endowment fund. 9 Sec. 1465. Section 303.16, subsections 1 and 2, Code 2023, 10 are amended to read as follows: 11 1. The historical division department shall administer a 12 program of grants and loans for historical resource development 13 throughout the state, subject to funds for such grants and 14 loans being made available through the appropriations process 15 or otherwise provided by law. 16 2. The purpose of the historical resource development 17 program is to preserve, conserve, interpret, and enhance 18 historical resources that will encourage and support the 19 economic and cultural health and development of the state and 20 the communities in which the resources are located. For this 21 purpose, the division department may make grants and loans as 22 otherwise provided by law with funds as may be made available 23 by applicable law. 24 Sec. 1466. Section 303.16, subsection 6, paragraphs b, f, 25 and g, Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 26 b. A portion of the applicant’s operating expenses may 27 be used as a cash match or in-kind match as specified by the 28 division’s department’s rules. 29 f. Grants under this program may be given only after review 30 and recommendation by the state historical society board of 31 trustees. The division department may contract with lending 32 institutions chartered in this state to act as agents for the 33 -931- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 931/ 1568
H.F. _____ administration of loans under the program, in which case, the 34 lending institution may have the right of final approval of 35 loans, subject to the division’s department’s administrative 1 rules. If the division department does not contract with 2 a lending institution, loans may be made only after review 3 and recommendation by the state historical society board of 4 trustees. 5 g. The division department shall not award grants or loans 6 to be used for goods or services obtained outside the state, 7 unless the proposed recipient demonstrates that it is neither 8 feasible nor prudent to obtain the goods or services within the 9 state. 10 Sec. 1467. Section 303.16, subsections 8 and 9, Code 2023, 11 are amended to read as follows: 12 8. The division department may use ten percent of the annual 13 appropriation allocation to the division historical resource 14 grant and loan fund established in this section pursuant 15 to section 455A.19 , but in no event more than seventy-five 16 thousand dollars , for administration of the grant and loan 17 program. 18 9. a. (1) The division department may establish a 19 historical resource grant and loan fund composed of any 20 money appropriated by the general assembly for that purpose, 21 funds allocated pursuant to section 455A.19 , and of any other 22 moneys available to and obtained or accepted by the division 23 department from the federal government or private sources for 24 placement in that fund. Each loan made under this section 25 shall be for a period not to exceed ten years, shall bear 26 interest at a rate determined by the state historical board, 27 and shall be repayable to the revolving loan fund in equal 28 yearly installments due March 1 of each year the loan is in 29 effect. The interest rate upon loans for which payment is 30 delinquent shall accelerate immediately to the current legal 31 usury limit. Applicants are eligible for not more than one 32 hundred thousand dollars in loans outstanding at any time under 33 -932- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 932/ 1568
H.F. _____ this program. A single lending institution contracting with 34 the division department pursuant to this section shall not hold 35 more than five hundred thousand dollars worth of outstanding 1 loans under the program. 2 (2) Any applicant, who is otherwise eligible, who receives 3 a direct or indirect appropriation from the general assembly 4 for a project or portion of a project is ineligible for a 5 historical resources development grant for that same project 6 during the fiscal year for which the appropriation is made. 7 For purposes of this paragraph, “project” includes any related 8 activities, including but not limited to construction, 9 restoration, supplies, equipment, consulting, or other 10 services. 11 b. The division department may: 12 (1) Contract and adopt administrative rules necessary to 13 carry out the provisions of this section , but the division 14 department shall not in any manner directly or indirectly 15 pledge the credit of the state of Iowa. 16 (2) Authorize payment from the historical resource grant 17 and loan fund, from fees and from any income received by 18 investments of money in the fund for costs, commissions, 19 attorney fees and other reasonable expenses related to 20 and necessary for making and protecting direct loans under 21 this section , and for the recovery of moneys loaned or the 22 management of property acquired in connection with such loans. 23 Sec. 1468. Section 303.16, subsection 10, paragraph b, Code 24 2023, is amended to read as follows: 25 b. A country schools historical resource preservation 26 grant program is therefore established to be administered by 27 the historical division department for the preservation of 28 one-room and two-room buildings once used as country schools. 29 In developing grant approval criteria, the division department 30 shall place a priority on the educational uses planned for the 31 country school building, which may include, but are not limited 32 to, historical interpretation and use as a teaching museum or 33 -933- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 933/ 1568
H.F. _____ as an operational classroom accessible to a school district 34 or accredited nonpublic school for provisional instructional 35 purposes. 1 Sec. 1469. Section 305B.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 2 follows: 3 305B.5 Notice of injury or loss. 4 A museum shall give a lender or claimant prompt notice of 5 any known injury to or loss of property on loan on a form for 6 notice of injury loss adopted by rule by the department of 7 administrative services . The department of cultural affairs 8 shall adopt by rule a form for notice of injury or loss, no 9 later than January 1, 1989, and shall distribute the rule 10 and form to all identified museums in Iowa within sixty days 11 after adoption of the rule. The notice shall be mailed to the 12 lender’s or claimant’s last known address in event of injury 13 or loss of property on loan to the museum. Published notice of 14 injury or loss of undocumented property shall not be required. 15 Sec. 1470. Section 305B.8, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 16 amended to read as follows: 17 3. The department of cultural affairs administrative 18 services shall adopt by rule a form for notice of intent to 19 preserve an interest in property on loan to a museum. The 20 form shall satisfy the requirements of subsection 1 and shall 21 notify the claimant of the rights and procedures to preserve an 22 interest in museum property. The form shall also facilitate 23 recordkeeping and record retrieval by a museum. At a minimum 24 the form shall provide a place for recording evidence of 25 receipt of a notice by a museum, including the date of receipt, 26 signature of the person receiving the notice, and the date on 27 which a copy of the receipt is returned to the claimant. 28 Sec. 1471. Section 305B.11, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 29 amended to read as follows: 30 2. The department of cultural affairs administrative 31 services may by rule determine the minimum form and substance 32 of recordkeeping by museums with regard to museum property to 33 -934- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 934/ 1568
H.F. _____ implement this chapter . 34 Sec. 1472. Section 321.34, subsection 25, paragraph b, Code 35 2023, is amended to read as follows: 1 b. An owner referred to in subsection 12 , upon written 2 application to the department, may order special registration 3 plates with a civil war sesquicentennial processed emblem. The 4 special plate fees collected by the director under subsection 5 12 , paragraphs “a” and “c” , from the issuance and annual 6 validation of letter-number designated and personalized civil 7 war sesquicentennial plates shall be paid monthly to the 8 treasurer of state and deposited in the road use tax fund. The 9 treasurer of state shall transfer monthly from the statutory 10 allocations fund created under section 321.145, subsection 2 , 11 to the department of cultural affairs administrative services 12 the amount of the special fees collected under subsection 13 12 , paragraph “a” , in the previous month for civil war 14 sesquicentennial plates, and such funds are appropriated to the 15 department of cultural affairs administrative services to be 16 used for the Iowa battle flag project. 17 Sec. 1473. Section 423.3, subsection 34, Code 2023, is 18 amended to read as follows: 19 34. The sales price from sales of mementos and other items 20 relating to Iowa history and historic sites by the department 21 of cultural affairs administrative services on the premises of 22 property under its control and at the state capitol. 23 Sec. 1474. Section 427.16, subsection 7, paragraph b, Code 24 2023, is amended to read as follows: 25 b. A historical site as defined in section 303.2 8A.702 . 26 Sec. 1475. Section 455A.19, subsection 1, paragraph f, Code 27 2023, is amended to read as follows: 28 f. Five percent shall be allocated to the historical 29 resource grant and loan fund established pursuant to section 30 303.16 . The department of cultural affairs administrative 31 services shall use the moneys allocated to this fund to 32 implement historical resource development programs as provided 33 -935- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 935/ 1568
H.F. _____ under section 303.16 . 34 Sec. 1476. Section 904.601, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 35 amended to read as follows: 1 1. The director shall keep the following record 2 of every person committed to any of the department’s 3 institutions: Name, residence, sex, age, place of birth, 4 occupation, civil condition, date of entrance or commitment, 5 date of discharge, whether a discharge is final, condition of 6 the person when discharged, the name of the institutions from 7 which and to which the person has been transferred, and if the 8 person is dead, the date and cause of death. The director may 9 permit the division of library services of the department of 10 education and the historical division of the department of 11 cultural affairs administrative services to copy or reproduce 12 by any photographic, photostatic, microfilm, microcard, or 13 other process which accurately reproduces in a durable medium 14 and to destroy in the manner described by law the records of 15 inmates required by this paragraph. 16 Sec. 1477. 2012 Iowa Acts, chapter 1136, section 27, 17 subsection 1, is amended to read as follows: 18 1. A battle flag restoration fund is created and established 19 as a separate and distinct fund in the state treasury under the 20 control of the department of cultural affairs administrative 21 services . The moneys in the fund are appropriated to the 22 department for purposes of continuing the project recommended 23 by the Iowa battle flag advisory committee to stabilize the 24 condition of the battle flag collection. Moneys in the fund 25 shall not be subject to appropriation for any other purpose by 26 the general assembly, but shall be used only for the purposes 27 of the battle flag restoration fund. 28 Sec. 1478. CODE EDITOR DIRECTIVE —— HISTORICAL RESOURCES. 29 1. The Code editor is directed to make the following 30 transfers: 31 a. Section 303.4 to section 8A.703. 32 b. Section 303.5 to section 8A.704. 33 -936- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 936/ 1568
H.F. _____ c. Section 303.6 to section 8A.705. 34 d. Section 303.7 to section 8A.706. 35 e. Section 303.8 to section 8A.707. 1 f. Section 303.9 to section 8A.708. 2 g. Section 303.9A to section 8A.709. 3 h. Section 303.10 to section 8A.710. 4 i. Section 303.11 to section 8A.711. 5 j. Section 303.16 to section 8A.712. 6 2. The Code editor is directed to create a new subchapter 7 VII in chapter 8A as follows: Subchapter VII shall be entitled 8 “Historical Resources” and include sections 8A.702 through 9 8A.712. 10 3. The Code editor may modify subchapter titles if necessary 11 and is directed to correct internal references in the Code as 12 necessary due to enactment of this section. 13 DIVISION III 14 DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONS, APPEALS, AND LICENSING 15 ORGANIZATION —— GENERAL PROVISIONS 16 Sec. 1479. Section 7E.5, subsection 1, paragraphs d and h, 17 Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 18 d. The department of inspections , and appeals, and 19 licensing, created in section 10A.102 , which has primary 20 responsibility for licensing, administering the laws 21 relating to employment safety, labor standards, and workers’ 22 compensation, and coordinating the conducting of various 23 inspections, investigations, appeals, hearings, and audits. 24 h. The department of workforce development, created 25 in section 84A.1 , which has primary responsibility for 26 administering the laws relating to unemployment compensation 27 insurance, job placement and training, employment safety, labor 28 standards, workers’ compensation, and related matters. 29 Sec. 1480. Section 10A.101, subsections 2 and 3, Code 2023, 30 are amended to read as follows: 31 2. “Department” means the department of inspections , and 32 appeals , and licensing . 33 -937- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 937/ 1568
H.F. _____ 3. “Director” means the director of inspections , and 34 appeals , and licensing . 35 Sec. 1481. Section 10A.102, Code 2023, is amended to read 1 as follows: 2 10A.102 Department established. 3 The department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing is 4 established. The director of the department shall be appointed 5 by the governor to serve at the pleasure of the governor 6 subject to confirmation by the senate no less frequently than 7 every four years, whether or not there has been a new director 8 appointed during that time. If the office becomes vacant, the 9 vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as provided for the 10 original appointment. 11 Sec. 1482. Section 10A.103, Code 2023, is amended to read 12 as follows: 13 10A.103 Purpose of the department. 14 The department is created for the purpose of coordinating 15 and conducting various audits, appeals, hearings, inspections, 16 and investigations , and licensing activities related to the 17 operations of the executive branch of state government , and 18 administering the laws relating to employment safety, labor 19 standards, and workers’ compensation . 20 Sec. 1483. Section 10A.104, subsections 2 and 5, Code 2023, 21 are amended to read as follows: 22 2. Appoint the administrators of the divisions within 23 the department and all other personnel deemed necessary for 24 the administration of this chapter , except the state public 25 defender, assistant state public defenders, administrator 26 of the racing and gaming commission, labor commissioner, 27 workers’ compensation commissioner, director of the Iowa 28 state civil rights commission, and members of the employment 29 appeal board , and administrator of the child advocacy board 30 created in section 237.16 . All persons appointed and employed 31 in the department are covered by the provisions of chapter 32 8A, subchapter IV , but persons not appointed by the director 33 -938- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 938/ 1568
H.F. _____ are exempt from the merit system provisions of chapter 8A, 34 subchapter IV . 35 5. Adopt Except for rules required or authorized by law 1 to be adopted by another entity, adopt rules deemed necessary 2 for the implementation and administration of this chapter in 3 accordance with chapter 17A . 4 Sec. 1484. Section 10A.104, Code 2023, is amended by adding 5 the following new subsections: 6 NEW SUBSECTION . 15. To adopt rules, in consultation with 7 the state fire marshal, designating a fee to be assessed 8 to each building, structure, or facility for which a fire 9 safety inspection or plan review is required by law. The fee 10 designated by rule shall be set in an amount that is reasonably 11 related to the costs of conducting the applicable inspection 12 or plan review. The fees collected shall be deposited in the 13 general fund of the state. 14 NEW SUBSECTION . 16. Serve as the state building code 15 commissioner pursuant to section 103A.4 and administer chapters 16 101, 101A, 101B, 103, 103A, 104A, 104B, and 105. 17 NEW SUBSECTION . 17. Enforce the law relative to 18 “Health-related Professions”, Title IV, subtitle 3, excluding 19 chapter 147A. 20 NEW SUBSECTION . 18. Regulate and supervise real estate 21 appraisers under chapter 543D and real estate appraisal 22 management companies under chapter 543E. 23 Sec. 1485. Section 10A.106, Code 2023, is amended to read 24 as follows: 25 10A.106 Divisions of the department. 26 1. The department is comprised of the following divisions: 27 a. Administrative administrative hearings division . 28 b. Investigations , labor services division . 29 c. Health facilities , workers’ compensation division , and 30 other divisions as appropriate . 31 2. The allocation of departmental duties to the divisions of 32 the department in sections 10A.402 , 10A.702 , sections 10A.202, 33 -939- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 939/ 1568
H.F. _____ 10A.301, and 10A.801 does not prohibit the director from 34 reallocating departmental duties within the department. 35 Sec. 1486. Section 10A.108, subsections 8, 10, and 11, Code 1 2023, are amended to read as follows: 2 8. The department of inspections , and appeals , and 3 licensing , as provided in this chapter and chapter 626 , 4 shall proceed to collect all debts owed the department of 5 human services as soon as practicable after the debt becomes 6 delinquent. If service has not been made on a distress warrant 7 by the officer to whom addressed within five days from the 8 date the distress warrant was received by the officer, the 9 authorized investigators of the department of inspections , and 10 appeals , and licensing may serve and make return of the warrant 11 to the clerk of the district court of the county named in the 12 distress warrant, and all subsequent procedures shall be in 13 compliance with chapter 626 . 14 10. The attorney general, upon the request of the director 15 of inspections , and appeals , and licensing , shall bring an 16 action, as the facts may justify, without bond, to enforce 17 payment of any debts under this section , and in the action 18 the attorney general shall have the assistance of the county 19 attorney of the county in which the action is pending. 20 11. The remedies of the state shall be cumulative and no 21 action taken by the director of inspections , and appeals , and 22 licensing or attorney general shall be construed to be an 23 election on the part of the state or any of its officers to 24 pursue any remedy to the exclusion of any other remedy provided 25 by law. 26 Sec. 1487. NEW SECTION . 10A.109 Statutory board, 27 commission, committee, or council —— teleconference option. 28 Any statutorily established board, commission, committee, 29 or council established under the purview of the department 30 relative to “Health-related Professions”, Title IV, subtitle 31 3, excluding chapter 147A, shall provide for a teleconference 32 option for board, commission, committee, or council members to 33 -940- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 940/ 1568
H.F. _____ participate in official meetings. 34 Sec. 1488. Section 10A.402, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 35 2023, is amended to read as follows: 1 The administrator director shall coordinate the division’s 2 department’s conduct of various audits and investigations as 3 provided by law including but not limited to the following: 4 Sec. 1489. Section 10A.403, Code 2023, is amended to read 5 as follows: 6 10A.403 Investigators —— peace officer status. 7 Investigators of the division department shall have the 8 powers and authority of peace officers when acting within the 9 scope of their responsibilities to conduct investigations as 10 specified in section 10A.402, subsection 5 . An investigator 11 shall not carry a weapon to perform responsibilities as 12 described in this section . 13 Sec. 1490. Section 10A.601, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 14 amended to read as follows: 15 1. A full-time employment appeal board is created within the 16 department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing, to hear 17 and decide contested cases under chapter 8A, subchapter IV , and 18 chapters 80 , 88 , 91C , 96 , and 97B . 19 Sec. 1491. Section 10A.702, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 20 2023, is amended to read as follows: 21 The administrator director shall coordinate the division’s 22 department’s conduct of various inspections and investigations 23 as otherwise provided by law including, but not limited to, all 24 of the following: 25 Sec. 1492. Section 10A.702, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 26 amended to read as follows: 27 2. Inspections and other licensing procedures relative to 28 the hospice program, hospitals, and health care facilities. 29 The division department is designated as the sole licensing 30 authority for these programs and facilities. 31 Sec. 1493. Section 10A.801, subsection 1, unnumbered 32 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 33 -941- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 941/ 1568
H.F. _____ For purposes of this article subchapter , unless the context 34 otherwise requires: 35 Sec. 1494. Section 10A.801, subsection 1, paragraph b, Code 1 2023, is amended to read as follows: 2 b. “Division” means the administrative hearings division of 3 the department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing . 4 Sec. 1495. Section 84A.1, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 5 amended to read as follows: 6 3. a. The director of the department of workforce 7 development shall, subject to the requirements of section 8 84A.1B , prepare, administer, and control the budget of the 9 department and its divisions and shall approve the employment 10 of all personnel of the department and its divisions. 11 b. The director of the department of workforce development 12 shall direct the administrative and compliance functions and 13 control the docket of the division of workers’ compensation. 14 Sec. 1496. Section 84A.5, subsections 4 and 5, Code 2023, 15 are amended by striking the subsections. 16 Sec. 1497. REPEAL. Sections 10A.401 and 10A.701, Code 2023, 17 are repealed. 18 Sec. 1498. CODE EDITOR DIRECTIVE. 19 1. The Code editor is directed to rename and retitle article 20 I of chapter 10A as follows: 21 Subchapter I GENERAL PROVISIONS 22 2. The Code editor is directed to rename and retitle article 23 IV of chapter 10A as follows: 24 Subchapter IV INVESTIGATIONS 25 3. The Code editor is directed to rename article VI of 26 chapter 10A as subchapter VI. 27 4. The Code editor is directed to rename and retitle article 28 VII of chapter 10A as follows: 29 Subchapter VII HEALTH FACILITIES 30 5. The Code editor is directed to rename article VIII of 31 chapter 10A as subchapter VIII. 32 6. The Code editor shall correct internal references in the 33 -942- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 942/ 1568
H.F. _____ Code and in any enacted legislation as necessary due to the 34 enactment of this section. 35 LABOR SERVICES 1 Sec. 1499. NEW SECTION . 10A.200 Definitions. 2 As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise 3 requires: 4 1. “Commissioner” means the labor commissioner appointed 5 pursuant to section 10A.203, or the commissioner’s designee. 6 2. “Division” means the division of labor services of the 7 department of inspections, appeals, and licensing. 8 Sec. 1500. NEW SECTION . 10A.202 Labor services —— 9 responsibilities. 10 1. The division is responsible for the administration of 11 the laws of this state under chapter 88 and sections 85.67A 12 and 85.68, and such other duties assigned to the division 13 or commissioner. The executive head of the division is the 14 commissioner, appointed pursuant to section 10A.203. 15 2. The department is responsible for the administration 16 of the laws of this state under chapters 88A, 88B, 89, 89A, 17 89B, 90A, 91A, 91C, 91D, 91E, 92, and such other labor-services 18 duties assigned to the department or director. 19 Sec. 1501. Section 73A.21, subsection 1, paragraphs a and b, 20 Code 2023, are amended by striking the paragraphs. 21 Sec. 1502. Section 73A.21, subsections 5, 6, 8, and 9, Code 22 2023, are amended to read as follows: 23 5. The commissioner director and the division department 24 shall administer and enforce this section , and the commissioner 25 director shall adopt rules for the administration and 26 enforcement of this section as provided in section 91.6 27 10A.104 . 28 6. The commissioner director shall have the following 29 powers and duties for the purposes of this section : 30 a. The commissioner director may hold hearings and 31 investigate charges of violations of this section . 32 b. The commissioner director may, consistent with due 33 -943- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 943/ 1568
H.F. _____ process of law, enter any place of employment to inspect 34 records concerning labor force residency, to question 35 an employer or employee, and to investigate such facts, 1 conditions, or matters as are deemed appropriate in determining 2 whether any person has violated the provisions of this section . 3 The commissioner director shall only make such an entry in 4 response to a written complaint. 5 c. The commissioner director shall develop a written 6 complaint form applicable to this section and make it available 7 in division department offices and on the department of 8 workforce development’s department’s internet site. 9 d. The commissioner director may sue for injunctive relief 10 against the awarding of a contract, the undertaking of a public 11 improvement, or the continuation of a public improvement in 12 response to a violation of this section . 13 e. The commissioner director may investigate and ascertain 14 the residency of a worker engaged in any public improvement in 15 this state. 16 f. The commissioner director may administer oaths, take 17 or cause to be taken deposition of witnesses, and require 18 by subpoena the attendance and testimony of witnesses and 19 the production of all books, registers, payrolls, and other 20 evidence relevant to a matter under investigation or hearing. 21 g. The commissioner director may employ qualified personnel 22 as are necessary for the enforcement of this section . Such 23 personnel shall be employed pursuant to the merit system 24 provisions of chapter 8A, subchapter IV . 25 h. The commissioner director shall require a contractor or 26 subcontractor to file, within ten days of receipt of a request, 27 any records enumerated in subsection 7 . If the contractor or 28 subcontractor fails to provide the requested records within ten 29 days, the commissioner director may direct, within fifteen days 30 after the end of the ten-day period, the fiscal or financial 31 office charged with the custody and disbursement of funds of 32 the public body that contracted for construction of the public 33 -944- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 944/ 1568
H.F. _____ improvement or undertook the public improvement, to immediately 34 withhold from payment to the contractor or subcontractor 35 up to twenty-five percent of the amount to be paid to the 1 contractor or subcontractor under the terms of the contract 2 or written instrument under which the public improvement is 3 being performed. The amount withheld shall be immediately 4 released upon receipt by the public body of a notice from 5 the commissioner indicating that the request for records as 6 required by this section has been satisfied. 7 8. Any person or entity that violates the provisions of 8 this section is subject to a civil penalty in an amount not 9 to exceed one thousand dollars for each violation found in 10 a first investigation by the division department , not to 11 exceed five thousand dollars for each violation found in a 12 second investigation by the division department , and not to 13 exceed fifteen thousand dollars for a third or subsequent 14 violation found in any subsequent investigation by the division 15 department . Each violation of this section for each worker and 16 for each day the violation continues constitutes a separate and 17 distinct violation. In determining the amount of the penalty, 18 the division department shall consider the appropriateness of 19 the penalty to the person or entity charged, upon determination 20 of the gravity of the violations. The collection of these 21 penalties shall be enforced in a civil action brought by the 22 attorney general on behalf of the division department . 23 9. A party seeking review of the division’s department’s 24 determination pursuant to this section may file a written 25 request for an informal conference. The request must be 26 received by the division department within fifteen days 27 after the date of issuance of the division’s department’s 28 determination. During the conference, the party seeking 29 review may present written or oral information and arguments 30 as to why the division’s department’s determination should be 31 amended or vacated. The division department shall consider 32 the information and arguments presented and issue a written 33 -945- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 945/ 1568
H.F. _____ decision advising all parties of the outcome of the conference. 34 Sec. 1503. Section 91.2, Code 2023, is amended to read as 35 follows: 1 91.2 Appointment Labor commissioner —— appointment . 2 The governor shall appoint, subject to confirmation by the 3 senate, a labor commissioner who shall serve for a period of 4 six years beginning and ending as provided in section 69.19 at 5 the pleasure of the governor. If the office becomes vacant, 6 the vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as provided for 7 the original appointment . 8 Sec. 1504. Section 91.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 9 follows: 10 91.4 Duties and powers —— labor services . 11 1. The duties of said the commissioner or director, as 12 applicable, pursuant to this subchapter shall be as follows : 13 a. To safely keep all records, papers, documents, 14 correspondence, and other property pertaining to or coming into 15 the commissioner’s or director’s hands by virtue of the office, 16 and deliver the same to the commissioner’s or director’s 17 successor, except as otherwise provided. 18 b. To collect, assort, and systematize statistical details 19 relating to programs of the division of labor services or 20 department under this subchapter . 21 c. To issue from time to time bulletins containing 22 information of importance to the industries of the state and 23 to the safety of wage earners. 24 d. To conduct and to cooperate with other interested persons 25 and organizations in conducting educational programs and 26 projects on employment safety. 27 e. 2. To The commissioner shall serve as an ex officio 28 member of the state fire service and emergency response council 29 created in section 100B.1 , or shall appoint a designee to serve 30 as an ex officio member of such council, to assist the council 31 in the development of rules relating to fire fighting training 32 standards and any other issues relating to occupational safety 33 -946- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 946/ 1568
H.F. _____ and health standards for fire fighters. 34 2. 3. The director of the department of workforce 35 development , in consultation with the labor commissioner, 1 shall, at the time provided by law, make an annual report to 2 the governor setting forth in appropriate form the business and 3 expense of the division of labor services and department under 4 this subchapter for the preceding year, the number of remedial 5 actions taken under chapter 89A , the number of disputes or 6 violations processed by the division or department and the 7 disposition of the disputes or violations, and other matters 8 pertaining to the division or department under this subchapter 9 which are of public interest, together with recommendations for 10 change or amendment of the laws in this chapter and chapters 11 88 , 88A , 88B , 89 , 89A , 89B , 90A , 91A , 91C , 91D , 91E , and 12 92 , and 94A , and section sections 85.67A, and 85.68 , and the 13 recommendations, if any, shall be transmitted by the governor 14 to the first general assembly in session after the report is 15 filed. 16 3. 4. The commissioner or director, as applicable , with the 17 assistance of the office of the attorney general if requested 18 by the commissioner or director , may commence a civil action 19 in any court of competent jurisdiction to enforce the statutes 20 under the commissioner’s or director’s jurisdiction under this 21 subchapter . 22 4. 5. The division of labor services or department, as 23 applicable, may sell documents printed by the division or 24 department as it relates to this subchapter at cost according 25 to rules established by the labor commissioner or director 26 pursuant to chapter 17A . Receipts from the sale shall be 27 deposited to the credit of the division department and may 28 be used by the division for administrative expenses of the 29 division and department under this subchapter . 30 5. 6. Except as provided in chapter 91A , the commissioner 31 or director, as applicable, may recover interest, court costs, 32 and any attorney fees incurred in recovering any amounts due 33 -947- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 947/ 1568
H.F. _____ under this subchapter . The recovery shall only take place 34 after final agency action is taken under chapter 17A , or upon 35 judicial review, after final disposition of the case by the 1 court. Attorney fees recovered in an action brought under 2 the jurisdiction of the commissioner or director under this 3 subchapter shall be deposited in the general fund of the state. 4 The commissioner is and director are exempt from the payment of 5 any filing fee or other court costs including but not limited 6 to fees paid to county sheriffs. 7 6. 7. The commissioner or director may establish rules 8 pursuant to chapter 17A to assess and collect interest on fees, 9 penalties, and other amounts due the division or department, 10 as applicable, under this subchapter . The commissioner or 11 director may delay or, following written notice, deny the 12 issuance of a license, commission, registration, certificate, 13 or permit authorized under chapter 88A , 89 , 89A , 90A , or 14 91C , or 94A if the applicant for the license, commission, 15 registration, certificate, or permit owes a liquidated debt to 16 the commissioner or director . 17 Sec. 1505. Section 91.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 18 follows: 19 91.5 Other duties —— jurisdiction in general. 20 The As provided by this subchapter, the commissioner 21 or director shall have jurisdiction and it shall be the 22 commissioner’s or director’s duty to supervise the enforcement 23 of: 24 1. All laws relating to safety appliances and inspection 25 thereof and health conditions in manufacturing and mercantile 26 establishments, workshops, machine shops, other industrial 27 concerns within the commissioner’s jurisdiction and sanitation 28 and shelter for railway employees. 29 2. All laws of the state relating to child labor. 30 3. All laws relating to employment agencies. 31 4. Such other provisions of law as are now or shall 32 hereafter be relating to this subchapter within the 33 -948- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 948/ 1568
H.F. _____ commissioner’s or director’s jurisdiction. 34 Sec. 1506. Section 91.6, Code 2023, is amended to read as 35 follows: 1 91.6 Rules Labor commissioner —— rules . 2 The commissioner shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A 3 for the purpose of administering this chapter and all other 4 chapters under the commissioner’s jurisdiction as provided in 5 section 10A.202, subsection 1 . 6 Sec. 1507. Section 91.8, Code 2023, is amended to read as 7 follows: 8 91.8 Traveling expenses. 9 The director, commissioner, inspectors , and other employees 10 of the office division or department shall be allowed their 11 necessary traveling expenses while in the discharge of their 12 duties under this subchapter . 13 Sec. 1508. Section 91.9, Code 2023, is amended to read as 14 follows: 15 91.9 Right to enter premises. 16 The labor director, commissioner , and the inspectors shall 17 have the power to enter any factory or mill, workshop, mine, 18 store, railway facility, including locomotive or caboose, 19 business house, or public or private work, when the same is 20 open or in operation, for the purpose of gathering facts and 21 statistics such as are contemplated by this chapter subchapter , 22 and to examine into the methods of protection from danger to 23 employees, and the sanitary conditions in and around such 24 buildings and places, and make a record thereof. 25 Sec. 1509. Section 91.10, Code 2023, is amended to read as 26 follows: 27 91.10 Power to secure evidence. 28 The labor director or commissioner, or the commissioner’s 29 designee as applicable , may issue subpoenas, administer 30 oaths, and take testimony in all matters relating to the 31 duties required of them the director or commissioner under 32 this subchapter . Witnesses subpoenaed and testifying before 33 -949- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 949/ 1568
H.F. _____ the director or commissioner or the commissioner’s designee 34 shall be paid the same fees as witnesses under section 622.69 , 35 payment to be made out of the funds appropriated to the 1 department or division of labor services , as applicable . 2 Sec. 1510. Section 91.11, Code 2023, is amended to read as 3 follows: 4 91.11 Prosecutions for violations —— labor services . 5 1. If the director or commissioner learns of any violation 6 of any law administered by the department or division under 7 this subchapter , the director or commissioner may give the 8 county attorney of the county in which the violation occurred 9 written notice of the facts, whereupon that officer shall 10 institute the proper proceedings against the person charged 11 with the offense. 12 2. If the director or commissioner is of the opinion 13 that the violation is not willful, or is an oversight or of 14 a trivial nature, the director or commissioner may at the 15 director’s or commissioner’s discretion fix a time within 16 which the violation shall be corrected and notify the owner, 17 operator, superintendent, or person in charge. If the 18 violation is corrected within the time fixed, then the director 19 or commissioner shall not cause prosecution to be begun. 20 Sec. 1511. Section 91.15, Code 2023, is amended to read as 21 follows: 22 91.15 Definition of additional terms. 23 The expressions “factory” , “mill” , “workshop” , “mine” , 24 “store” , “railway” , “business house” , and “public or private 25 work” , as used in this chapter subchapter , shall be construed 26 to mean any factory, mill, workshop, mine, store, railway, 27 business house, or public or private work, where wage earners 28 are employed for a compensation. 29 Sec. 1512. Section 91.16, Code 2023, is amended to read as 30 follows: 31 91.16 Violations —— penalties. 32 Persons violating any of the provisions of this chapter 33 -950- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 950/ 1568
H.F. _____ subchapter shall be punished as in this section provided, 34 respectively: 35 1. Any owner, superintendent, manager, or person in charge 1 of any factory, mill, workshop, store, mine, hotel, restaurant, 2 cafe, railway, business house, or public or private work, who 3 shall refuse to allow the labor director, commissioner , or any 4 inspector or employee of the department or division of labor 5 services to enter the same, or who shall hinder or deter the 6 director, commissioner, inspector, or employee in collecting 7 information which it is that person’s duty to collect shall be 8 guilty of a simple misdemeanor. 9 2. Any officer or employee of the department or division 10 of labor services , or any person making unlawful use of names 11 or information obtained under this subchapter by virtue of the 12 person’s office, shall be guilty of a serious misdemeanor. 13 3. Any owner, operator, or manager of a factory, mill, 14 workshop, mine, store, railway, business house, or public or 15 private work, who shall neglect or refuse for thirty days 16 after receipt of notice from the director or commissioner to 17 furnish any reports or returns the director or commissioner may 18 require to enable the director or commissioner to discharge the 19 director’s or commissioner’s duties under this subchapter shall 20 be guilty of a simple misdemeanor. 21 Sec. 1513. REPEAL. Section 91.1, Code 2023, is repealed. 22 Sec. 1514. CODE EDITOR DIRECTIVE. 23 1. The Code editor is directed to make the following 24 transfers: 25 a. Section 91.2 to section 10A.203. 26 b. Section 91.4 to section 10A.204. 27 c. Section 91.5 to section 10A.205. 28 d. Section 91.6 to section 10A.206. 29 e. Section 91.8 to section 10A.207. 30 f. Section 91.9 to section 10A.208. 31 g. Section 91.10 to section 10A.209. 32 h. Section 91.11 to section 10A.210. 33 -951- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 951/ 1568
H.F. _____ i. Section 91.15 to section 10A.201. 34 j. Section 91.16 to section 10A.211. 35 k. Section 73A.21 to section 8A.311B. 1 2. The Code editor is directed to rename article II in 2 chapter 10A as follows: 3 Article II shall be subchapter II and shall be entitled 4 “Labor Services” and include sections 10A.200 through 10A.211. 5 3. The Code editor may modify subchapter titles if necessary 6 and is directed to correct internal references in the Code as 7 necessary due to enactment of this section. 8 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION 9 Sec. 1515. NEW SECTION . 10A.301 Definitions. 10 As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise 11 requires: 12 1. “Commissioner” means the workers’ compensation 13 commissioner appointed pursuant to section 86.1, or the 14 commissioner’s designee. 15 2. “Division” means the division of workers’ compensation of 16 the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing. 17 Sec. 1516. NEW SECTION . 10A.302 Workers’ compensation —— 18 responsibilities. 19 The division is responsible for the administration of the 20 laws of this state relating to workers’ compensation under this 21 subchapter and chapters 85, 85A, 85B, and 87. The executive 22 head of the division is the workers’ compensation commissioner, 23 appointed pursuant to section 86.1. 24 Sec. 1517. Section 86.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 25 follows: 26 86.1 Workers’ compensation commissioner —— term appointment . 27 The governor shall appoint, subject to confirmation by the 28 senate, a workers’ compensation commissioner whose term of 29 office who shall be six years beginning and ending as provided 30 in section 69.19 serve at the pleasure of the governor . The 31 workers’ compensation commissioner shall maintain an office 32 at the seat of government. If the office becomes vacant, the 33 -952- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 952/ 1568
H.F. _____ vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as provided for the 34 original appointment. The workers’ compensation commissioner 35 must be a lawyer admitted to practice in this state. 1 Sec. 1518. Section 86.7, Code 2023, is amended to read as 2 follows: 3 86.7 Interest in affected business. 4 It shall be unlawful for the commissioner to be financially 5 interested in any business enterprise coming under or affected 6 by this chapter subchapter during the commissioner’s term of 7 office, and if the commissioner violates this statute, it shall 8 be sufficient grounds for removal from office, and in such 9 case the governor shall at once declare the office vacant and 10 appoint another to fill the vacancy. 11 Sec. 1519. Section 86.8, subsection 1, paragraph a, Code 12 2023, is amended to read as follows: 13 a. Adopt and enforce rules necessary to implement this 14 chapter subchapter and chapters 85 , 85A , 85B , and 87 . 15 Sec. 1520. Section 86.9, subsections 1 and 2, Code 2023, are 16 amended to read as follows: 17 1. The director of the department of workforce development , 18 in consultation with the commissioner, shall, at the time 19 provided by law, make an annual report to the governor setting 20 forth in appropriate form the business and expense of the 21 division of workers’ compensation for the preceding year, the 22 number of claims processed by the division and the disposition 23 of the claims, and other matters pertaining to the division 24 which are of public interest, together with recommendations 25 for change or amendment of the laws in this chapter subchapter 26 and chapters 85 , 85A , 85B , and 87 , and the recommendations, if 27 any, shall be transmitted by the governor to the first general 28 assembly in session after the report is filed. 29 2. The commissioner, after consultation with the director 30 of the department of workforce development , may compile an 31 annual report setting forth the final decisions, rulings, and 32 orders of the division for the preceding year and setting forth 33 -953- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 953/ 1568
H.F. _____ other matters or information which the commissioner considers 34 desirable for publication. 35 Sec. 1521. Section 86.13, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 1 amended to read as follows: 2 1. If an employer or insurance carrier pays weekly 3 compensation benefits to an employee, the employer or insurance 4 carrier shall file with the workers’ compensation commissioner 5 in the form and manner required by the workers’ compensation 6 commissioner a notice of the commencement of the payments. 7 The payments establish conclusively that the employer and 8 insurance carrier have notice of the injury for which benefits 9 are claimed but the payments do not constitute an admission of 10 liability under this chapter subchapter or chapter 85 , 85A , or 11 85B . 12 Sec. 1522. Section 86.13, subsection 4, paragraph a, Code 13 2023, is amended to read as follows: 14 a. If a denial, a delay in payment, or a termination of 15 benefits occurs without reasonable or probable cause or excuse 16 known to the employer or insurance carrier at the time of 17 the denial, delay in payment, or termination of benefits, 18 the workers’ compensation commissioner shall award benefits 19 in addition to those benefits payable under this chapter 20 subchapter , or chapter 85 , 85A , or 85B , up to fifty percent of 21 the amount of benefits that were denied, delayed, or terminated 22 without reasonable or probable cause or excuse. 23 Sec. 1523. Section 86.17, Code 2023, is amended to read as 24 follows: 25 86.17 Hearings —— presiding officer —— venue. 26 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 17A.11 , 27 the workers’ compensation commissioner or a deputy workers’ 28 compensation commissioner shall preside over any contested case 29 proceeding brought under this chapter subchapter , or chapter 30 85 , 85A , or 85B in the manner provided by chapter 17A . The 31 deputy commissioner or the commissioner may make such inquiries 32 in contested case proceedings as shall be deemed necessary, so 33 -954- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 954/ 1568
H.F. _____ long as such inquiries do not violate any of the provisions of 34 section 17A.17 . 35 2. Hearings in contested case proceedings under this 1 subchapter and chapters 85 , and 85A and this chapter shall be 2 held in the judicial district where the injury occurred. By 3 written stipulation of the parties or by the order of a deputy 4 workers’ compensation commissioner or the commissioner, a 5 hearing may be held elsewhere. If the injury occurred outside 6 this state, or if the proceeding is not one for benefits 7 resulting from an injury, hearings shall be held in Polk county 8 or as otherwise stipulated by the parties or by order of a 9 deputy workers’ compensation commissioner or the workers’ 10 compensation commissioner. 11 Sec. 1524. Section 86.18, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 12 amended to read as follows: 13 1. Evidence, process and procedure in contested case 14 proceedings or appeal proceedings within the agency under this 15 chapter, subchapter and chapters 85 and 85A shall be as summary 16 as practicable consistent with the requirements of chapter 17A . 17 Sec. 1525. Section 86.19, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 18 amended to read as follows: 19 1. The workers’ compensation commissioner, or a deputy 20 commissioner, may appoint or may direct a party to furnish at 21 the party’s initial expense a certified shorthand reporter 22 to be present and report, or to furnish mechanical means 23 to record, and if necessary, transcribe proceedings of any 24 contested case under this chapter, subchapter and chapters 85 25 and 85A and fix the reasonable amount of compensation for such 26 service. The charges shall be taxed as costs and the party 27 initially paying the expense of the presence or transcription 28 shall be reimbursed. The reporter shall faithfully and 29 accurately report the proceedings. 30 Sec. 1526. Section 86.24, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 31 amended to read as follows: 32 1. Any party aggrieved by a decision, order, ruling, finding 33 -955- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 955/ 1568
H.F. _____ or other act of a deputy commissioner in a contested case 34 proceeding arising under this chapter subchapter or chapter 85 35 or 85A may appeal to the workers’ compensation commissioner 1 in the time and manner provided by rule. The hearing on an 2 appeal shall be in Polk county unless the workers’ compensation 3 commissioner shall direct the hearing be held elsewhere. 4 Sec. 1527. Section 86.26, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 5 amended to read as follows: 6 1. Judicial review of decisions or orders of the workers’ 7 compensation commissioner may be sought in accordance 8 with chapter 17A . Notwithstanding chapter 17A , the Iowa 9 administrative procedure Act, petitions for judicial review 10 may be filed in the district court of the county in which the 11 hearing under section 86.17 was held, the workers’ compensation 12 commissioner shall transmit to the reviewing court the original 13 or a certified copy of the entire record of the contested case 14 which is the subject of the petition within thirty days after 15 receiving written notice from the party filing the petition 16 that a petition for judicial review has been filed, and an 17 application for stay of agency action during the pendency of 18 judicial review shall not be filed in the division of workers’ 19 compensation of the department of workforce development 20 but shall be filed with the district court. Such a review 21 proceeding shall be accorded priority over other matters 22 pending before the district court. 23 Sec. 1528. Section 86.29, Code 2023, is amended to read as 24 follows: 25 86.29 The judicial review petition. 26 Notwithstanding chapter 17A , the Iowa administrative 27 procedure Act, in a petition for judicial review of a decision 28 of the workers’ compensation commissioner in a contested case 29 under this chapter subchapter or chapter 85 , 85A , 85B , or 87 , 30 the opposing party shall be named the respondent, and the 31 agency shall not be named as a respondent. 32 Sec. 1529. Section 86.39, Code 2023, is amended to read as 33 -956- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 956/ 1568
H.F. _____ follows: 34 86.39 Fees —— approval. 35 1. All fees or claims for legal, medical, hospital, and 1 burial services rendered under this chapter subchapter and 2 chapters 85 , 85A , 85B , and 87 are subject to the approval of 3 the workers’ compensation commissioner. For services rendered 4 in the district court and appellate courts, the attorney fee is 5 subject to the approval of a judge of the district court. 6 2. An attorney shall not recover fees for legal services 7 based on the amount of compensation voluntarily paid or agreed 8 to be paid to an employee for temporary or permanent disability 9 under this chapter subchapter , or chapter 85 , 85A , 85B , or 10 87 . An attorney shall only recover a fee based on the amount 11 of compensation that the attorney demonstrates would not have 12 been paid to the employee but for the efforts of the attorney. 13 Any disputes over the recovery of attorney fees under this 14 subsection shall be resolved by the workers’ compensation 15 commissioner. 16 Sec. 1530. Section 86.43, Code 2023, is amended to read as 17 follows: 18 86.43 Judgment —— modification. 19 Upon the presentation to the court of a file-stamped copy 20 of a decision of the workers’ compensation commissioner, 21 ending, diminishing, or increasing the compensation under the 22 provisions of this chapter subchapter , the court shall revoke 23 or modify the decree or judgment to conform to such decision. 24 Sec. 1531. Section 86.44, Code 2023, is amended to read as 25 follows: 26 86.44 Confidentiality. 27 1. All verbal or written information relating to the subject 28 matter of an agreement and transmitted between any party to 29 a dispute and a mediator to resolve a dispute pursuant to 30 this chapter subchapter or chapter 85 , 85A , or 85B , during 31 any stage of a mediation or a dispute resolution process 32 conducted by a mediator as provided in this section , whether 33 -957- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 957/ 1568
H.F. _____ reflected in notes, memoranda, or other work products in the 34 case files, is a confidential communication except as otherwise 35 expressly provided in this chapter . Mediators involved in 1 a mediation or a dispute resolution process shall not be 2 examined in any judicial or administrative proceeding regarding 3 confidential communications and are not subject to judicial or 4 administrative process requiring the disclosure of confidential 5 communications. 6 2. For purposes of this section , “mediator” means a chief 7 deputy workers’ compensation commissioner or deputy workers’ 8 compensation commissioner acting in the capacity to resolve a 9 dispute pursuant to this chapter subchapter or chapter 85 , 85A , 10 or 85B , or an employee of the division of workers’ compensation 11 involved during any stage of a process to resolve a dispute. 12 Sec. 1532. CODE EDITOR DIRECTIVE. 13 1. The Code editor is directed to make the following 14 transfers: 15 a. Section 86.1 to section 10A.303. 16 b. Section 86.2 to section 10A.304. 17 c. Section 86.3 to section 10A.305. 18 d. Section 86.4 to section 10A.306. 19 e. Section 86.5 to section 10A.307. 20 f. Section 86.6 to section 10A.308. 21 g. Section 86.7 to section 10A.309. 22 h. Section 86.8 to section 10A.310. 23 i. Section 86.9 to section 10A.311. 24 j. Section 86.10 to section 10A.312. 25 k. Section 86.11 to section 10A.313. 26 l. Section 86.12 to section 10A.314. 27 m. Section 86.13 to section 10A.315. 28 n. Section 86.13A to section 10A.316. 29 o. Section 86.14 to section 10A.317. 30 p. Section 86.17 to section 10A.318. 31 q. Section 86.18 to section 10A.319. 32 r. Section 86.19 to section 10A.320. 33 -958- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 958/ 1568
H.F. _____ s. Section 86.24 to section 10A.321. 34 t. Section 86.26 to section 10A.322. 35 u. Section 86.27 to section 10A.323. 1 v. Section 86.29 to section 10A.324. 2 w. Section 86.32 to section 10A.325. 3 x. Section 86.38 to section 10A.326. 4 y. Section 86.39 to section 10A.327. 5 z. Section 86.40 to section 10A.328. 6 aa. Section 86.41 to section 10A.329. 7 ab. Section 86.42 to section 10A.330. 8 ac. Section 86.43 to section 10A.331. 9 ad. Section 86.44 to section 10A.332. 10 ae. Section 86.45 to section 10A.333. 11 2. The Code editor is directed to rename article III in 12 chapter 10A as follows: 13 Article III shall be subchapter III and shall be entitled 14 “Workers’ Compensation” and include sections 10A.301 through 15 10A.333. 16 3. The Code editor may modify subchapter titles if necessary 17 and is directed to correct internal references in the Code as 18 necessary due to enactment of this section. 19 LICENSING AND REGULATION ACTIVITIES 20 Sec. 1533. NEW SECTION . 10A.502 Responsibilities. 21 The director shall coordinate the department’s conduct of 22 various licensing and regulatory functions of the state under 23 the administrative authority of the department including but 24 not limited to all of the following: 25 1. Licensing and regulation of certain fire control and 26 building code-related activities and professions. 27 2. Licensing and regulation of certain health-related 28 professions. 29 3. Licensing and regulation of certain business and 30 commerce-related professions. 31 Sec. 1534. NEW SECTION . 10A.507 Licensing and regulation 32 fund. 33 -959- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 959/ 1568
H.F. _____ 1. A licensing and regulation fund is created in the state 34 treasury under the control of the department of inspections, 35 appeals, and licensing. Moneys in the fund are appropriated 1 to the department to be used to fulfill the administration and 2 enforcement responsibilities of the department and boards under 3 the purview of the department under this subchapter. 4 2. The fund shall consist of moneys and fees collected by 5 the department for deposit in the fund. 6 3. Notwithstanding section 8.33, moneys in the fund 7 that remain unencumbered or unobligated at the close of the 8 fiscal year shall not revert but shall remain available for 9 expenditure for the purposes designated in succeeding fiscal 10 years. Notwithstanding section 12C.7, subsection 2, interest 11 or earnings on moneys deposited in the fund shall be credited 12 to the fund. 13 Sec. 1535. NEW SECTION . 10A.511 Fire control duties. 14 The duties of the director as it relates to fire control 15 shall be as follows: 16 1. To enforce all laws, and the rules and regulations of the 17 department concerned with all of the following: 18 a. The prevention of fires. 19 b. The storage, transportation, handling, and use of 20 flammable liquids, combustibles, fireworks, and explosives. 21 c. The storage, transportation, handling, and use of liquid 22 petroleum gas. 23 d. The electric wiring and heating, and adequate means of 24 exit in case of fire, from churches, schools, hotels, theaters, 25 amphitheaters, asylums, hospitals, health care facilities as 26 defined in section 135C.1, college buildings, lodge halls, 27 public meeting places, and all other structures in which 28 persons congregate from time to time, whether publicly or 29 privately owned. 30 2. To promote fire safety and reduction of loss by fire 31 through educational methods. 32 3. To promulgate fire safety rules in consultation with the 33 -960- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 960/ 1568
H.F. _____ state fire marshal. The director shall have exclusive right 34 to promulgate fire safety rules as they apply to enforcement 35 or inspection requirements by the department, but the rules 1 shall be promulgated pursuant to chapter 17A. Wherever by 2 any statute the director or the department is authorized 3 or required to promulgate, proclaim, or amend rules and 4 minimum standards regarding fire hazards or fire safety or 5 protection in any establishment, building, or structure, the 6 rules and standards shall promote and enforce fire safety, 7 fire protection, and the elimination of fire hazards as the 8 rules may relate to the use, occupancy, and construction 9 of the buildings, establishments, or structures. The word 10 “construction” shall include but is not limited to electrical 11 wiring, plumbing, heating, lighting, ventilation, construction 12 materials, entrances and exits, and all other physical 13 conditions of the building which may affect fire hazards, 14 safety, or protection. The rules and minimum standards shall 15 be in substantial compliance except as otherwise specifically 16 provided in this chapter, with the standards of the national 17 fire protection association relating to fire safety as 18 published in the national fire codes. 19 4. To adopt rules designating a fee to be assessed to 20 each building, structure, or facility for which a fire safety 21 inspection or plan review by the director is required by law. 22 The fee designated by rule shall be set in an amount that is 23 reasonably related to the costs of conducting the applicable 24 inspection or plan review. The fees collected by the 25 department shall be deposited in the general fund of the state. 26 5. To administer the fire extinguishing system contractor, 27 alarm system contractor, and alarm system installer 28 certification program established in chapter 100C. 29 6. To order the suspension of the use of consumer fireworks, 30 display fireworks, or novelties, as described in section 727.2, 31 if the state fire marshal determines that the use of such 32 devices would constitute a threat to public safety. 33 -961- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 961/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 1536. NEW SECTION . 10A.512 Inspections. 34 The director, and the director’s designated subordinates, 35 in the performance of their duties under this part, shall have 1 authority to enter any building or premises and to examine the 2 same and the contents thereof. 3 Sec. 1537. NEW SECTION . 10A.533 Enforcement. 4 1. If any local board, as defined in section 135.1, shall 5 fail to enforce the rules of the department under this part or 6 carry out the department’s lawful directions under this part, 7 the department may enforce the same within the territorial 8 jurisdiction of such local board, and for that purpose it may 9 exercise all of the powers given by statute to the local board, 10 and may employ the necessary assistants to carry out its lawful 11 directions. 12 2. All expenses incurred by the department in determining 13 whether its rules are enforced by a local board under this 14 part, and in enforcing the same when a local board has failed 15 to do so, shall be paid in the same manner as the expenses of 16 enforcing such rules when enforced by the local board. 17 3. All peace officers of the state when called upon by the 18 department shall enforce the department’s rules under this part 19 and execute the lawful orders of the department under this part 20 within their respective jurisdictions. 21 Sec. 1538. NEW SECTION . 10A.534 Penalties. 22 1. Any person who knowingly violates any provision of this 23 part, or of the rules of the department under this part, or 24 any lawful order, written or oral, of the department or of its 25 officers, or authorized agents under this part, shall be guilty 26 of a simple misdemeanor. 27 2. Any person resisting or interfering with the department, 28 its employees, or authorized agents, in the discharge of any 29 duty imposed by law under this part shall be guilty of a simple 30 misdemeanor. 31 Sec. 1539. Section 12.83, Code 2023, is amended to read as 32 follows: 33 -962- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 962/ 1568
H.F. _____ 12.83 School infrastructure fund moneys —— state fire marshal 34 allocation to department of inspections, appeals, and licensing . 35 During the term of the school infrastructure program 1 established in section 292.2 , up to fifty thousand dollars 2 of the moneys deposited each fiscal year in the school 3 infrastructure fund shall be allocated each fiscal year to the 4 department of public safety inspections, appeals, and licensing 5 for the use of the state fire marshal department . The funds 6 shall be used by the state fire marshal department solely 7 for the purpose of retaining an architect or architectural 8 firm to evaluate structures for which school infrastructure 9 program grant applications are made, to consult with school 10 district representatives, to review construction drawings and 11 blueprints, and to perform related duties at the direction of 12 the state fire marshal department to ensure the best possible 13 use of moneys received by a school district under the school 14 infrastructure program. The state fire marshal department 15 shall provide for the review of plans, drawings, and blueprints 16 in a timely manner. 17 Sec. 1540. Section 72.5, subsection 2, Code 2023, is amended 18 to read as follows: 19 2. The director of the economic development authority, 20 in consultation with the department of management , and the 21 state building code commissioner, and state fire marshal, shall 22 develop standards and methods to evaluate design development 23 documents and construction documents based upon life cycle cost 24 factors to facilitate fair and uniform comparisons between 25 design proposals and informed decision making by public bodies. 26 Sec. 1541. Section 88A.11, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 27 amended to read as follows: 28 2. A concession booth, amusement device or ride which is 29 owned and operated by a nonprofit religious, educational or 30 charitable institution or association if such booth, device or 31 ride is located within a building subject to inspection by the 32 state fire marshal director or by any political subdivisions 33 -963- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 963/ 1568
H.F. _____ of the state under its building, fire, electrical, and related 34 public safety ordinances. 35 Sec. 1542. Section 100.1, subsections 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, 1 Code 2023, are amended by striking the subsections. 2 Sec. 1543. Section 100.1, subsection 8, Code 2023, is 3 amended to read as follows: 4 8. To recommend to the director of the department of 5 inspections, appeals, and licensing, that the director order 6 the suspension of the use of consumer fireworks, display 7 fireworks, or novelties, as described in section 727.2 , if the 8 fire marshal determines that the use of such devices would 9 constitute a threat to public safety. 10 Sec. 1544. Section 100.11, Code 2023, is amended to read as 11 follows: 12 100.11 Fire escapes. 13 It shall be the duty of the fire marshal director to enforce 14 all laws relating to fire escapes. 15 Sec. 1545. Section 100.12, Code 2023, is amended to read as 16 follows: 17 100.12 Authority for inspection —— orders. 18 The chief of a fire department or an authorized subordinate 19 who is trained in fire prevention safety standards may enter 20 a building or premises at a reasonable hour to examine the 21 building or premises and its contents. The examining official 22 shall order the correction of a condition which is in violation 23 of this chapter , a rule adopted under this chapter , or a 24 city or county fire safety ordinance. The order shall be 25 in writing or, if the danger is imminent, orally followed by 26 a written order. The examining official shall enforce the 27 order in accordance with the applicable law or ordinance. At 28 the request of the examining official the state fire marshal 29 director may assist in an enforcement action. 30 Sec. 1546. Section 100.13, Code 2023, is amended to read as 31 follows: 32 100.13 Violations —— orders. 33 -964- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 964/ 1568
H.F. _____ 1. If a person has violated or is violating a provision of 34 this chapter or a rule adopted pursuant to this chapter , the 35 state fire marshal director , the chief of any fire department, 1 or the fire prevention officer of a fire department organized 2 under chapter 400 may issue an order directing the person to 3 desist in the practice which constitutes the violation and 4 to take corrective action as necessary to ensure that the 5 violation will cease. The order shall be in writing and shall 6 specify a reasonable time by which the person shall comply 7 with the order. The person to whom the order is issued may 8 appeal the order as provided in chapter 17A . On appeal, 9 the administrative law judge may affirm, modify, or vacate 10 the order. Judicial review may be sought in accordance with 11 chapter 17A . 12 2. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the 13 contrary, if the state fire marshal director determines that 14 an emergency exists respecting any matter affecting or likely 15 to affect the public safety, the fire marshal director may 16 issue any order necessary to terminate the emergency without 17 notice or hearing. An emergency order is binding and effective 18 immediately, until or unless the order is modified, vacated, or 19 stayed at an administrative hearing or by a district court. 20 Sec. 1547. Section 100.14, Code 2023, is amended to read as 21 follows: 22 100.14 Legal proceedings —— penalties —— injunctive relief. 23 At the request of the state fire marshal director , the 24 county attorney shall institute any legal proceedings on behalf 25 of the state necessary to obtain compliance or enforce the 26 penalty provisions of this chapter or rules or orders adopted 27 or issued pursuant to this chapter , including, but not limited 28 to, a legal action for injunctive relief. The county attorney 29 or any other attorney acting on behalf of the chief of a fire 30 department or a fire prevention officer may institute legal 31 proceedings, including, but not limited to, a legal action for 32 injunctive relief, to obtain compliance or enforce the penalty 33 -965- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 965/ 1568
H.F. _____ provisions or orders issued pursuant to section 100.13 . 34 Sec. 1548. Section 100.16, Code 2023, is amended to read as 35 follows: 1 100.16 Judicial review —— court costs. 2 1. Judicial review of actions of the fire marshal director 3 may be sought in accordance with the terms of the Iowa 4 administrative procedure Act pursuant to chapter 17A . If 5 legal proceedings have been instituted pursuant to section 6 100.14 , all related issues which could otherwise be raised in 7 a proceeding for judicial review shall be raised in the legal 8 proceedings instituted pursuant to section 100.14 . 9 2. Upon judicial review of the fire marshal’s director’s 10 action, if the court affirms the agency action, the court 11 shall tax all court costs of the review proceeding against the 12 appellant. However, if the court reverses, revokes, or annuls 13 the fire marshal’s director’s action, the court shall tax all 14 court costs of the review proceeding against the agency. If 15 the fire marshal’s director’s action is modified or the matter 16 is remanded to the agency for further proceedings, the court 17 shall apportion the court costs within the discretion of the 18 court. 19 Sec. 1549. Section 100.18, subsections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, 20 Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 21 2. a. Except as provided in subsection 4 , multiple-unit 22 residential buildings and single-family dwellings the 23 construction of which is begun on or after July 1, 1991, shall 24 include the installation of smoke detectors in compliance with 25 the rules established by the state fire marshal director under 26 subsection 5 . 27 b. The rules shall require the installation of smoke 28 detectors in existing single-family rental units and 29 multiple-unit residential buildings. Existing single-family 30 dwelling units shall be equipped with approved smoke detectors. 31 A person who files for a homestead credit pursuant to chapter 32 425 shall certify that the single-family dwelling unit for 33 -966- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 966/ 1568
H.F. _____ which the credit is filed has a smoke detector installed in 34 compliance with this section , or that one will be installed 35 within thirty days of the date the filing for the credit is 1 made. The state fire marshal director shall adopt rules and 2 establish appropriate procedures to administer this subsection . 3 c. An owner or an owner’s agent of a multiple-unit 4 residential building or single-family dwelling shall supply 5 light-emitting smoke detectors, upon request, for a tenant who 6 is deaf or hard of hearing. 7 3. a. Multiple-unit residential buildings and single-family 8 dwellings, the construction of which is begun on or after 9 July 1, 2018, and that have a fuel-fired heater or appliance, 10 a fireplace, or an attached garage, shall include the 11 installation of carbon monoxide alarms in compliance with the 12 rules established by the state fire marshal director under 13 subsection 5 . 14 b. The rules shall require the installation of carbon 15 monoxide alarms in existing single-family rental units and 16 multiple-unit residential buildings that have a fuel-fired 17 heater or appliance, a fireplace, or an attached garage. 18 Existing single-family dwellings that have a fuel-fired heater 19 or appliance, a fireplace, or an attached garage shall be 20 equipped with approved carbon monoxide alarms. For purposes 21 of this paragraph, “approved carbon monoxide alarm” means a 22 carbon monoxide alarm that meets the standards established by 23 the underwriters’ laboratories or is approved by the state fire 24 marshal director as established by rule under subsection 5 . A 25 person who files for a homestead credit pursuant to chapter 425 26 shall certify that the single-family dwelling for which the 27 credit is filed and that has a fuel-fired heater or appliance, 28 a fireplace, or an attached garage, has carbon monoxide alarms 29 installed in compliance with this section , or that such alarms 30 will be installed within thirty days of the date the filing 31 for the credit is made. The state fire marshal director shall 32 adopt rules and establish appropriate procedures to administer 33 -967- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 967/ 1568
H.F. _____ this subsection . 34 c. An owner of a multiple-unit residential building or 35 a single-family rental unit that has a fuel-fired heater or 1 appliance, a fireplace, or an attached garage, or an owner’s 2 agent, shall supply light-emitting carbon monoxide alarms, upon 3 request, for a tenant who is deaf or hard of hearing. 4 d. The owner of a building requiring the installation of 5 carbon monoxide alarms under this subsection shall install 6 a carbon monoxide alarm in a location as specified by rules 7 established by the state fire marshal director under subsection 8 5 , taking into account the number and location of all fuel 9 sources in the building. 10 4. This section does not require the following: 11 a. The installation of smoke detectors in multiple-unit 12 residential buildings which, on July 1, 1981, are equipped 13 with heat detection devices or a sprinkler system with alarms 14 approved by the state fire marshal director . 15 b. The installation of smoke detectors in hotels, motels, 16 and dormitories equipped with an automatic smoke detection 17 system approved by the state fire marshal director . 18 5. The state fire marshal director shall enforce the 19 requirements of subsections 2 and 3 and may implement a program 20 of inspections to monitor compliance with the provisions of 21 those subsections. Upon inspection, the state fire marshal 22 director shall issue a written notice to the owner or manager 23 of a multiple-unit residential building or single-family 24 rental unit informing the owner or manager of compliance or 25 noncompliance with this section . The state fire marshal 26 director may contract with any political subdivision without 27 fee assessed to either the state fire marshal director or the 28 political subdivision, for the performance of the inspection 29 and notification responsibilities. The inspections authorized 30 under this section are limited to the placement, repair, and 31 operability of smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms. Any 32 broader inspection authority is not derived from this section . 33 -968- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 968/ 1568
H.F. _____ The state fire marshal director shall adopt rules under chapter 34 17A as necessary to enforce this section including rules 35 concerning the placement of smoke detectors and carbon monoxide 1 alarms and the use of acceptable smoke detectors and carbon 2 monoxide alarms. The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide 3 alarms shall display a label or other identification issued 4 by an approved testing agency or another label specifically 5 approved by the state fire marshal director . 6 6. The inspection of a building or notification of 7 compliance or noncompliance under this section is not the basis 8 for a legal cause of action against the political subdivision, 9 state fire marshal director , the fire marshal’s director’s 10 subordinates, chiefs of local fire departments, building 11 inspectors, or other fire, building, or safety officials due 12 to a failure to discover a latent defect in the course of the 13 inspection. 14 7. If a smoke detector or carbon monoxide alarm is found 15 to be inoperable, the owner or manager of the multiple-unit 16 residential building or single-family rental unit shall correct 17 the situation within thirty days after written notification 18 to the owner or manager by the tenant, guest, roomer, state 19 fire marshal director , fire marshal’s director’s subordinates, 20 chiefs of local fire departments, building inspectors, or other 21 fire, building, or safety officials. If the owner or manager 22 of a multiple-unit residential building or single-family rental 23 unit fails to correct the situation within the thirty days 24 the tenant, guest, or roomer may cause the smoke detector or 25 carbon monoxide alarm to be repaired or purchase and install 26 a smoke detector or carbon monoxide alarm required under this 27 section and may deduct the repair cost or purchase price from 28 the next rental payment or payments made by the tenant, guest, 29 or roomer. However, a lessor or owner may require a lessee, 30 tenant, guest, or roomer who has a residency of longer than 31 thirty days to provide the battery for a battery operated smoke 32 detector or carbon monoxide alarm. 33 -969- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 969/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 1550. Section 100.19, subsection 2, paragraph a, Code 34 2023, is amended to read as follows: 35 a. The state fire marshal director shall establish a 1 consumer fireworks seller license. An application for a 2 consumer fireworks seller license shall be made on a form 3 provided by the state fire marshal director . The state fire 4 marshal director shall adopt rules consistent with this section 5 establishing minimum requirements for a retailer or community 6 group to be issued a consumer fireworks seller license. 7 Sec. 1551. Section 100.19, subsection 3, paragraph a, 8 unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 9 follows: 10 The state fire marshal director shall establish a fee 11 schedule for consumer fireworks seller licenses as follows: 12 Sec. 1552. Section 100.19, subsection 4, unnumbered 13 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 14 The state fire marshal director shall adopt rules to: 15 Sec. 1553. Section 100.19, subsections 6, 7, and 8, Code 16 2023, are amended to read as follows: 17 6. a. The state fire marshal director shall adopt rules to 18 provide that a person’s consumer fireworks seller license may 19 be revoked for the intentional violation of this section . The 20 proceedings for revocation shall be held before the division of 21 the state fire marshal department , which may revoke the license 22 or licenses involved as provided in paragraph “b” . 23 b. (1) If, upon the hearing of the order to show cause, the 24 division of the state fire marshal department finds that the 25 licensee intentionally violated this section , then the license 26 or licenses under which the licensed retailer or community 27 group sells first-class consumer fireworks or second-class 28 consumer fireworks, shall be revoked. 29 (2) Judicial review of actions of the division of the state 30 fire marshal department may be sought in accordance with the 31 terms of the Iowa administrative procedure Act, chapter 17A . 32 If the licensee has not filed a petition for judicial review 33 -970- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 970/ 1568
H.F. _____ in district court, revocation shall date from the thirty-first 34 day following the date of the order of the division of the 35 state fire marshal department . If the licensee has filed a 1 petition for judicial review, revocation shall date from the 2 thirty-first day following entry of the order of the district 3 court, if action by the district court is adverse to the 4 licensee. 5 (3) A new license shall not be issued to a person whose 6 license has been revoked, or to the business in control of the 7 premises on which the violation occurred if it is established 8 that the owner of the business had actual knowledge of the 9 violation resulting in the license revocation, for the period 10 of one year following the date of revocation. 11 7. a. A consumer fireworks fee fund is created in the 12 state treasury under the control of the state fire marshal 13 director . Notwithstanding section 12C.7 , interest or earnings 14 on moneys in the consumer fireworks fee fund shall be credited 15 to the consumer fireworks fee fund. Moneys in the fund are 16 appropriated to the state fire marshal director to be used to 17 fulfill the responsibilities of the state fire marshal director 18 for the administration and enforcement of this section and 19 section 100.19A and to provide grants pursuant to paragraph “b” . 20 The fund shall include the fees collected by the state fire 21 marshal director under the fee schedule established pursuant to 22 subsection 3 and the fees collected by the state fire marshal 23 director under section 100.19A for wholesaler registration. 24 b. The state fire marshal director shall establish a local 25 fire protection and emergency medical service providers grant 26 program to provide grants in the following order of priority: 27 (1) Local fire protection service providers and local 28 emergency medical service providers to establish or provide 29 fireworks safety education programming to members of the 30 public, and for the purchase of necessary enforcement, 31 protection, or emergency response equipment related to the sale 32 and use of consumer fireworks in this state. 33 -971- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 971/ 1568
H.F. _____ (2) Local volunteer fire protection service providers for 34 the purchase of necessary enforcement, protection, or emergency 35 response equipment. 1 8. The state fire marshal director shall adopt rules for the 2 administration of this section . 3 Sec. 1554. Section 100.19A, subsections 2 and 3, Code 2023, 4 are amended to read as follows: 5 2. The state fire marshal director shall adopt rules to 6 require all wholesalers to annually register with the state 7 fire marshal director . The state fire marshal director 8 may also adopt rules to regulate the storage or transfer of 9 consumer fireworks by wholesalers and to require wholesalers 10 to maintain insurance. 11 3. The state fire marshal director shall establish an 12 annual registration fee of one thousand dollars for wholesalers 13 of consumer fireworks within the state. Registration fees 14 collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the 15 consumer fireworks fee fund created in section 100.19 . 16 Sec. 1555. Section 100.31, Code 2023, is amended to read as 17 follows: 18 100.31 Fire and tornado drills in schools —— warning systems 19 —— inspections. 20 1. It shall be the duty of the state fire marshal director 21 and the fire marshal’s director’s designated subordinates to 22 require all private and public school officials and teachers to 23 conduct not less than four fire drills and not less than four 24 tornado drills in all school buildings during each school year 25 when school is in session; and to require the officials and 26 teachers of all schools to keep all doors and exits of their 27 respective rooms and buildings unlocked when occupied during 28 school hours or when such areas are being used by the public at 29 other times. Not less than two drills of each type shall be 30 conducted between July 1 and December 31 of each year and not 31 less than two drills of each type shall be conducted between 32 January 1 and June 30 of each year. 33 -972- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 972/ 1568
H.F. _____ 2. Every school building with two or more classrooms 34 shall have a warning system for fires of a type approved by 35 the underwriters’ laboratories and by the state fire marshal 1 director . The warning system shall be used only for fire 2 drills or as a warning for emergency. Schools may modify 3 the fire warning system for use as a tornado warning system 4 or shall install a separate tornado warning system. Every 5 school building shall also be equipped with portable fire 6 extinguishers, with the type, size and number in accordance 7 with national fire protection association standards and 8 approved by the state fire marshal director . 9 3. The state fire marshal director or the fire marshal’s 10 director’s deputies shall cause each public or private school, 11 college, or university to be inspected at least once every two 12 years to determine whether each school meets the fire safety 13 standards of this Code and is free from other fire hazards. 14 Provided, however, that cities which employ fire department 15 inspectors shall cause such inspections to be made. 16 Sec. 1556. Section 100.35, Code 2023, is amended to read as 17 follows: 18 100.35 Rules of marshal director —— penalties. 19 1. The fire marshal director shall adopt, and may amend 20 rules under chapter 17A , which include standards relating 21 to exits and exit lights, fire escapes, fire protection, 22 fire safety and the elimination of fire hazards, in and for 23 churches, schools, hotels, theaters, amphitheaters, hospitals, 24 health care facilities as defined in section 135C.1 , boarding 25 homes or housing, rest homes, dormitories, college buildings, 26 lodge halls, club rooms, public meeting places, places of 27 amusement, apartment buildings, food establishments as defined 28 in section 137F.1 , and all other buildings or structures in 29 which persons congregate from time to time, whether publicly 30 or privately owned. Violation of a rule adopted by the fire 31 marshal director is a simple misdemeanor. However, upon 32 proof that the fire marshal director gave written notice to 33 -973- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 973/ 1568
H.F. _____ the defendant of the violation, and proof that the violation 34 constituted a clear and present danger to life, and proof that 35 the defendant failed to eliminate the condition giving rise 1 to the violation within thirty days after receipt of notice 2 from the fire marshal director , the penalty is that provided 3 by law for a serious misdemeanor. Each day of the continuing 4 violation of a rule after conviction of a violation of the rule 5 is a separate offense. A conviction is subject to appeal as in 6 other criminal cases. 7 2. Rules by the fire marshal director affecting the 8 construction of new buildings, additions to buildings or 9 rehabilitation of existing buildings and related to fire 10 protection, shall be substantially in accord with the 11 provisions of the nationally recognized building and related 12 codes adopted as the state building code pursuant to section 13 103A.7 or with codes adopted by a local subdivision which are 14 in substantial accord with the codes comprising the state 15 building code. 16 3. The rules adopted by the state fire marshal director 17 under this section shall provide standards for fire resistance 18 of cellulose insulation sold or used in this state, whether for 19 public or private use. The rules shall provide for approval of 20 the cellulose insulation by at least one nationally recognized 21 independent testing laboratory. 22 Sec. 1557. Section 100.38, Code 2023, is amended to read as 23 follows: 24 100.38 Conflicting statutes. 25 Provisions of this chapter part in conflict with the state 26 building code, as adopted pursuant to section 103A.7 , shall not 27 apply where the state building code has been adopted or when 28 the state building code applies throughout the state. 29 Sec. 1558. Section 100.39, subsections 1, 2, and 3, Code 30 2023, are amended to read as follows: 31 1. All buildings approved for construction after July 1, 32 1998, that exceed four stories in height, or seventy-five feet 33 -974- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 974/ 1568
H.F. _____ above grade, shall require the installation of an approved 34 automatic fire extinguishing system designed and installed in 35 conformity with rules promulgated by the state fire marshal 1 director pursuant to this chapter part . 2 2. The requirements of this section shall not apply to the 3 following: 4 a. Any noncombustible elevator storage structure or any 5 noncombustible plant building with noncombustible contents. 6 b. Any combustible elevator storage structure that is 7 equipped with an approved drypipe, nonautomatic sprinkler and 8 automatic alarm system. 9 c. Buildings in existence or under construction on August 10 15, 1975. However, if subsequent to that date any building is 11 enlarged or altered beyond the height limitations applicable to 12 new buildings, such building in its entirety shall be subject 13 to all the provisions of this section . 14 d. Any open parking garage structure which is in compliance 15 with rules adopted by the state fire marshal director . 16 3. Plans and installation of systems shall be approved by 17 the state fire marshal director , a designee of the state fire 18 marshal director , or local authorities having jurisdiction. 19 Except where local fire protection regulations are more 20 stringent, the provisions of this section shall be applicable 21 to all buildings, whether privately or publicly owned. The 22 definition of terms shall be in conformity, insofar as 23 possible, with definitions found in the state building code 24 adopted pursuant to section 103A.7 . 25 Sec. 1559. Section 100.41, Code 2023, is amended to read as 26 follows: 27 100.41 Authority to cite violations. 28 Fire officials acting under the authority of this chapter 29 part may issue citations in accordance with chapter 805 , for 30 violations of this chapter part or a violation of a local fire 31 safety code. 32 Sec. 1560. Section 100C.1, Code 2023, is amended by adding 33 -975- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 975/ 1568
H.F. _____ the following new subsections: 34 NEW SUBSECTION . 8A. “Department” means the department of 35 inspections, appeals, and licensing. 1 NEW SUBSECTION . 8B. “Director” means the director of 2 the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing or the 3 director’s designee. 4 Sec. 1561. Section 100C.1, subsection 14, Code 2023, is 5 amended to read as follows: 6 14. “Responsible managing employee” means one of the 7 following: 8 a. An owner, partner, officer, or manager employed full-time 9 by a fire extinguishing system contractor who is certified 10 by the national institute for certification in engineering 11 technologies at a level three in fire protection technology, 12 automatic sprinkler system layout, or another certification in 13 automatic sprinkler system layout recognized by rules adopted 14 by the fire marshal director pursuant to section 100C.7 or who 15 meets any other criteria established by rule. 16 b. An owner, partner, officer, or manager employed full-time 17 by an alarm system contractor who is certified by the national 18 institute for certification in engineering technologies in fire 19 alarm systems or security systems at a level established by the 20 fire marshal director by rule or who meets any other criteria 21 established by rule under this chapter . The rules may provide 22 for separate endorsements for fire alarm systems, security 23 alarm systems, and nurse call systems and may require separate 24 qualifications for each. 25 Sec. 1562. Section 100C.2, subsection 4, paragraph b, Code 26 2023, is amended to read as follows: 27 b. An employee or subcontractor of a certified alarm system 28 contractor who is an alarm system installer, and who is not 29 licensed pursuant to chapter 103 shall obtain and maintain 30 certification as an alarm system installer and shall meet and 31 maintain qualifications established by the state fire marshal 32 director by rule. 33 -976- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 976/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 1563. Section 100C.3, subsections 1, 3, and 5, Code 34 2023, are amended to read as follows: 35 1. A fire extinguishing system contractor, an alarm system 1 contractor, or an alarm system installer shall apply for a 2 certificate on a form prescribed by the state fire marshal 3 director . The application shall be accompanied by a fee in an 4 amount prescribed by rule pursuant to section 100C.7 and shall 5 include all of the following information, as applicable: 6 a. The name, address, and telephone number of the contractor 7 or installer and, in the case of an installer, the name and 8 certification number of the contractor by whom the installer is 9 employed, including all legal and fictitious names. 10 b. Proof of insurance coverage required by section 100C.4 . 11 c. The name and qualifications of the person designated as 12 the contractor’s responsible managing employee and of persons 13 designated as alternate responsible managing employees. 14 d. Any other information deemed necessary by the state fire 15 marshal director . 16 3. Upon receipt of a completed application and prescribed 17 fees, if the contractor or installer meets all requirements 18 established by this chapter , the state fire marshal director 19 shall issue a certificate to the contractor or installer within 20 thirty days. 21 5. Any change in the information provided in the application 22 shall be promptly reported to the state fire marshal director . 23 When the employment of a responsible managing employee is 24 terminated, the contractor shall notify the state fire marshal 25 director within thirty days after termination. 26 Sec. 1564. Section 100C.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 27 follows: 28 100C.4 Insurance. 29 1. A fire extinguishing system contractor shall maintain 30 general and complete operations liability insurance for 31 the layout, installation, repair, alteration, addition, 32 maintenance, and inspection of automatic fire extinguishing 33 -977- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 977/ 1568
H.F. _____ systems in an amount determined by the state fire marshal 34 director by rule. 35 2. An alarm system contractor shall maintain general 1 and complete operations liability insurance for the layout, 2 installation, repair, alteration, addition, maintenance, and 3 inspection of alarm systems in an amount determined by the 4 state fire marshal director by rule. 5 Sec. 1565. Section 100C.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 6 follows: 7 100C.5 Suspension and revocation. 8 1. The state fire marshal director shall suspend or revoke 9 the certificate of any contractor or installer who fails to 10 maintain compliance with the conditions necessary to obtain a 11 certificate. A certificate may also be suspended or revoked 12 if any of the following occur: 13 a. The employment or relationship of a responsible managing 14 employee with a contractor is terminated, unless the contractor 15 has included a qualified alternate on the application or an 16 application designating a new responsible managing employee is 17 filed with the state fire marshal director within six months 18 after the termination. 19 b. The contractor or installer fails to comply with any 20 provision of this chapter . 21 c. The contractor or installer fails to comply with any 22 other applicable codes and ordinances. 23 2. If a certificate is suspended pursuant to this section , 24 the certificate shall not be reinstated until the condition or 25 conditions which led to the suspension have been corrected. 26 3. The state fire marshal director shall adopt rules 27 pursuant to section 100C.7 for the acceptance and processing 28 of complaints against certificate holders, for procedures to 29 suspend and revoke certificates, and for appeals of decisions 30 to suspend or revoke certificates. 31 Sec. 1566. Section 100C.7, Code 2023, is amended to read as 32 follows: 33 -978- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 978/ 1568
H.F. _____ 100C.7 Administration —— rules. 34 The state fire marshal director shall administer this 35 chapter and, after consultation with the fire extinguishing 1 system contractors and alarm systems advisory board, shall 2 adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A necessary for the 3 administration and enforcement of this chapter . 4 Sec. 1567. Section 100C.8, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 5 amended to read as follows: 6 2. The state fire marshal director may impose a civil 7 penalty of up to five hundred dollars on any person who 8 violates any provision of this chapter for each day a violation 9 continues. The state fire marshal director may adopt rules 10 necessary to enforce and collect any penalties imposed pursuant 11 to this chapter . 12 Sec. 1568. Section 100C.9, Code 2023, is amended to read as 13 follows: 14 100C.9 Deposit and use of moneys collected. 15 1. All fees assessed pursuant to this chapter shall be 16 retained as repayment receipts by the division of state fire 17 marshal in the department of public safety and such fees 18 received shall be used exclusively to offset the costs of 19 administering this chapter . 20 2. Notwithstanding section 8.33 , fees collected by 21 the division of state fire marshal department that remain 22 unencumbered or unobligated at the close of the fiscal year 23 shall not revert but shall remain available for expenditure for 24 the purposes designated in succeeding fiscal years. 25 Sec. 1569. Section 100C.10, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 26 amended to read as follows: 27 1. A fire extinguishing system contractors and alarm 28 systems advisory board is established in the division of state 29 fire marshal of the department of public safety and shall 30 advise the division department on matters pertaining to the 31 application and certification of contractors and installers 32 pursuant to this chapter . 33 -979- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 979/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 1570. Section 100C.10, subsection 2, unnumbered 34 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 35 The board shall consist of eleven voting members appointed 1 by the commissioner of public safety director as follows: 2 Sec. 1571. Section 100C.10, subsections 3 and 4, Code 2023, 3 are amended to read as follows: 4 3. The state fire marshal , or the state fire marshal’s 5 designee, the director, and the chairperson of the electrical 6 examining board created in section 103.2 shall be nonvoting ex 7 officio members of the board. 8 4. The commissioner shall initially appoint two members 9 for two-year terms, two members for four-year terms, and three 10 members for six-year terms. Following the expiration of the 11 terms of initially appointed members, each Each term thereafter 12 shall be for a period of six years. No member shall serve 13 more than two consecutive terms. If a position on the board 14 becomes vacant prior to the expiration of a member’s term, the 15 member appointed to the vacancy shall serve the balance of the 16 unexpired term. 17 Sec. 1572. Section 100D.1, subsections 2 and 10, Code 2023, 18 are amended to read as follows: 19 2. “Department” means the department of public safety 20 inspections, appeals, and licensing . 21 10. “Responsible managing employee” means an owner, partner, 22 officer, or manager employed full-time by a fire extinguishing 23 system contractor who is certified by the national institute 24 for certification in engineering technologies at a level three 25 in fire protection technology, automatic sprinkler system 26 layout, or another certification in automatic sprinkler system 27 layout recognized by rules adopted by the fire marshal director 28 pursuant to section 100C.7 or who meets any other criteria 29 established by rule. 30 Sec. 1573. Section 100D.1, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 31 amended by striking the subsection and inserting in lieu 32 thereof the following: 33 -980- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 980/ 1568
H.F. _____ 3. “Director” means the director of the department of 34 inspections, appeals, and licensing or the director’s designee. 35 Sec. 1574. Section 100D.2, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 1 amended to read as follows: 2 4. Licenses shall be issued for a two-year period, and may 3 be renewed as established by the state fire marshal director 4 by rule. 5 Sec. 1575. Section 100D.3, Code 2023, is amended to read as 6 follows: 7 100D.3 Fire protection system installer and maintenance 8 worker license. 9 1. The state fire marshal director shall issue a fire 10 protection system installer and maintenance worker license to 11 an applicant who meets all of the following requirements: 12 a. Has completed a fire protection apprenticeship program 13 approved by the United States department of labor, or has 14 completed two years of full-time employment or the equivalent 15 thereof as a trainee. 16 b. Is employed by a fire extinguishing system contractor. 17 However, an applicant whose work on extinguishing systems will 18 be restricted to systems on property owned or controlled by the 19 applicant’s employer may obtain a license if the employer is 20 not a certified contractor. 21 c. Has received a passing score on the national inspection, 22 testing, and certification star fire sprinkler mastery 23 exam or on an equivalent exam from a nationally recognized 24 third-party testing agency that is approved by the state fire 25 marshal director , or is certified at level one by the national 26 institute for certification in engineering technologies and as 27 specified by rule by the state fire marshal director , or is 28 certified by another entity approved by the fire marshal. 29 2. The state fire marshal director shall issue a fire 30 protection system installer and maintenance worker license 31 with endorsements restricted to preengineered fire protection 32 systems to an applicant who does not meet the requirements of 33 -981- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 981/ 1568
H.F. _____ subsection 1 but does meet the following requirements: 34 a. To be endorsed as a preengineered kitchen fire 35 extinguishing system installer, has successfully completed 1 training and an examination verified by a preengineered system 2 manufacturer, an agent of a preengineered system manufacturer, 3 or an organization that is approved by the state fire marshal 4 director . 5 b. To be endorsed as a preengineered kitchen fire 6 extinguishing system maintenance worker, has successfully 7 completed training by the worker’s employer or the system’s 8 manufacturer and has passed a written or online examination for 9 preengineered kitchen fire extinguishing system maintenance 10 that is approved by the state fire marshal director . 11 c. To be endorsed as a preengineered industrial fire 12 extinguishing system installer, possesses a training and 13 examination certification from a preengineered system 14 manufacturer, an agent of a preengineered system manufacturer, 15 or an organization that is approved by the state fire marshal 16 director . 17 d. To be endorsed as a preengineered industrial fire 18 extinguishing system maintenance worker, has been trained 19 by the worker’s employer and has passed a written or online 20 examination for preengineered industrial fire extinguishing 21 system maintenance that is approved by the state fire marshal 22 director . 23 3. The holder of a fire protection system installer and 24 maintenance worker license shall be responsible for license 25 fees, renewal fees, and continuing education hours. 26 4. The license of a fire protection system installer 27 and maintenance worker licensee who ceases to be employed 28 by a fire extinguishing system contractor shall continue to 29 be valid until it would otherwise expire, but the licensee 30 shall not perform work requiring licensure under this chapter 31 until the licensee is again employed by a fire extinguishing 32 system contractor. If the licensee becomes employed by a fire 33 -982- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 982/ 1568
H.F. _____ extinguishing system contractor other than the contractor which 34 employed the licensee at the time the license was issued, the 35 licensee shall notify the fire marshal director and shall apply 1 for an amendment to the license. The fire marshal director 2 may establish by rule a fee for amending a license. This 3 subsection shall not extend the time period during which a 4 license is valid. This subsection does not apply to a licensee 5 whose work on extinguishing systems is restricted to systems on 6 property owned or controlled by the licensee’s employer. 7 5. The fire marshal director , by rule, may restrict 8 the scope of work authorized by a license with appropriate 9 endorsements. 10 Sec. 1576. Section 100D.4, subsections 1 and 3, Code 2023, 11 are amended to read as follows: 12 1. An applicant for a fire protection system installer and 13 maintenance worker license or renewal of an active license 14 shall provide evidence of a public liability insurance policy 15 and surety bond in an amount determined sufficient by the fire 16 marshal director by rule. 17 3. The insurance and surety bond shall be written by an 18 entity licensed to do business in this state and each licensee 19 shall maintain on file with the department a certificate 20 evidencing the insurance providing that the insurance or surety 21 bond shall not be canceled without the entity first giving 22 fifteen days written notice to the fire marshal director . 23 Sec. 1577. Section 100D.5, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 24 2023, is amended to read as follows: 25 The state fire marshal director shall do all of the 26 following: 27 Sec. 1578. Section 100D.6, Code 2023, is amended to read as 28 follows: 29 100D.6 Penalties. 30 The state fire marshal director may impose a civil penalty 31 of up to five hundred dollars on any person who violates any 32 provision of this chapter for each day a violation continues. 33 -983- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 983/ 1568
H.F. _____ The state fire marshal director may adopt rules necessary to 34 enforce and collect any penalties imposed pursuant to this 35 chapter . 1 Sec. 1579. Section 100D.7, Code 2023, is amended to read as 2 follows: 3 100D.7 Deposit and use of moneys collected. 4 1. The state fire marshal director shall set the license 5 fees and renewal fees for all licenses issued pursuant to this 6 chapter , by rule, based upon the actual costs of licensing. 7 2. All fees assessed pursuant to this chapter shall be 8 retained as repayment receipts by the division of state fire 9 marshal in the department of public safety and such fees 10 received shall be used exclusively to offset the costs of 11 administering this chapter . 12 3. Notwithstanding section 8.33 , fees collected by 13 the division of state fire marshal department that remain 14 unencumbered or unobligated at the close of the fiscal year 15 shall not revert but shall remain available for expenditure 16 for the purposes designated until the close of the succeeding 17 fiscal year. 18 Sec. 1580. Section 100D.10, Code 2023, is amended to read 19 as follows: 20 100D.10 Reciprocal licenses. 21 To the extent that another state provides for the licensing 22 of fire protection system installers and maintenance workers 23 or similar action, the state fire marshal director may issue 24 a fire protection system installer and maintenance worker 25 license, without examination, to a nonresident fire protection 26 system installer and maintenance worker who has been licensed 27 by such other state for at least three years provided such 28 other state grants the same reciprocal licensing privileges to 29 residents of Iowa who have obtained a fire protection system 30 installer and maintenance worker license upon payment by 31 the applicant of the required fee and upon furnishing proof 32 that the qualifications of the applicant are equal to the 33 -984- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 984/ 1568
H.F. _____ qualifications of holders of similar licenses in this state. 34 Sec. 1581. Section 100D.13, subsections 1 and 2, Code 2023, 35 are amended to read as follows: 1 1. The state fire marshal director may issue a temporary 2 fire protection system installer and maintenance worker license 3 to a person, providing that all of the following conditions are 4 met: 5 a. The person is currently licensed or certified to perform 6 work as a fire protection system installer and maintenance 7 worker in another state. 8 b. The person meets any additional criteria for a temporary 9 license established by the state fire marshal director by rule. 10 c. The person provides all information required by the state 11 fire marshal director . 12 d. The person has paid the fee for a temporary license, 13 which fee shall be established by the state fire marshal 14 director by rule. 15 e. The person intends to perform work as a fire protection 16 system installer and maintenance worker only in areas of this 17 state which are covered by a disaster emergency declaration 18 issued by the governor pursuant to section 29C.6 . 19 2. A temporary license issued pursuant to this section shall 20 be valid for ninety days. The state fire marshal director may 21 establish criteria and procedures for the extension of such 22 licenses for additional periods, which in no event shall exceed 23 ninety days. 24 Sec. 1582. Section 101.1, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 25 amended to read as follows: 26 1. The state fire marshal director is hereby empowered and 27 directed to formulate and adopt and from time to time amend or 28 revise and to promulgate, in conformity with and subject to the 29 conditions set forth in this chapter , reasonable rules for the 30 safe transportation, storage, handling, and use of combustible 31 liquids, flammable liquids, liquefied petroleum gases, and 32 liquefied natural gases. 33 -985- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 985/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 1583. Section 101.1, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 34 amended by adding the following new paragraph: 35 NEW PARAGRAPH . 0b. “Director” means the director of the 1 department of inspections, appeals, and licensing or the 2 director’s designee. 3 Sec. 1584. Section 101.5A, Code 2023, is amended to read as 4 follows: 5 101.5A Shared public petroleum storage facilities. 6 The state fire marshal director shall permit by rule the 7 shared ownership, operation, or cooperative use of a publicly 8 owned petroleum storage or dispensing facility by more than one 9 public agency or political subdivision in order to maximize the 10 opportunity for cooperation, to avoid unnecessary duplication 11 of facilities posing both an environmental and fire hazard, 12 and to minimize the cost of providing public services. Shared 13 or cooperative use is not a violation of chapter 23A , even 14 if one public agency or political subdivision compensates 15 another public agency or political subdivision for the use or 16 for petroleum dispensed. A publicly owned petroleum storage 17 facility subject to this section may use aboveground or 18 underground storage tanks, or a combination of both. 19 Sec. 1585. Section 101.8, Code 2023, is amended to read as 20 follows: 21 101.8 Assistance by local officials. 22 The chief fire prevention officer of every city or village 23 having an established fire prevention department, the chief of 24 the fire department of every other city or village in which 25 a fire department is established, the mayor of every city in 26 which no fire department exists, the township clerk of every 27 township outside the limits of any city or village and all 28 other local officials upon whom fire prevention duties are 29 imposed by law shall assist the state fire marshal director in 30 the enforcement of the rules. 31 Sec. 1586. Section 101.9, Code 2023, is amended to read as 32 follows: 33 -986- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 986/ 1568
H.F. _____ 101.9 Repairs ordered by fire marshal director . 34 If the state fire marshal director has reasonable grounds 35 for believing after conducting tests that a leak exists in 1 a flammable or combustible liquid storage tank or in the 2 distribution system of a flammable or combustible liquid 3 storage tank the state fire marshal director shall issue a 4 written order to the owner or lessee of the storage tank or 5 distribution system requiring the storage tank and distribution 6 system be emptied and removed or repaired immediately upon 7 receipt of the written order. 8 Sec. 1587. Section 101.10, Code 2023, is amended to read as 9 follows: 10 101.10 Assistance of department of natural resources. 11 If the state fire marshal director has reasonable grounds 12 for believing that a leak constitutes a hazardous condition 13 which threatens the public health and safety, the fire marshal 14 director may request the assistance of the department of 15 natural resources, and upon such request the department of 16 natural resources is empowered to eliminate the hazardous 17 condition as provided in chapter 455B, subchapter IV, part 18 4 , the provisions of section 455B.390, subsection 3 , to the 19 contrary notwithstanding. 20 Sec. 1588. Section 101.12, subsections 1 and 2, Code 2023, 21 are amended to read as follows: 22 1. An aboveground flammable or combustible liquid storage 23 tank may be installed at a retail motor vehicle fuel outlet, 24 subject to rules adopted by the state fire marshal director . 25 2. Rules adopted by the state fire marshal director 26 pursuant to this section shall be in substantial compliance 27 with the applicable standards of the national fire protection 28 association. 29 Sec. 1589. Section 101.21, subsection 6, Code 2023, is 30 amended by striking the subsection. 31 Sec. 1590. Section 101.22, subsections 1, 2, 3, 4, and 7, 32 Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 33 -987- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 987/ 1568
H.F. _____ 1. Except as provided in subsection 2 , the owner or operator 34 of an aboveground flammable or combustible liquid storage tank 35 existing on July 1, 2010, shall notify the state fire marshal 1 director in writing by October 1, 2010, of the existence of 2 each tank and specify the age, size, type, location, and uses 3 of the tank. 4 2. The owner of an aboveground flammable or combustible 5 liquid storage tank taken out of operation on or before July 1, 6 2010, shall notify the state fire marshal director in writing 7 by October 1, 2010, of the existence of the tank unless the 8 owner knows the tank has been removed from the site. The 9 notice shall specify, to the extent known to the owner, the 10 date the tank was taken out of operation, the age of the 11 tank on the date taken out of operation, the size, type, and 12 location of the tank, and the type and quantity of substances 13 left stored in the tank on the date that it was taken out of 14 operation. 15 3. An owner or operator who brings into use an aboveground 16 flammable or combustible liquid storage tank after July 1, 17 2010, shall notify the state fire marshal director in writing 18 within thirty days of the existence of the tank and specify the 19 age, size, type, location, and uses of the tank. 20 4. The registration notice of the owner or operator to the 21 state fire marshal director under subsections 1 through 3 shall 22 be accompanied by an annual fee of twenty dollars for each tank 23 included in the notice. All moneys collected shall be retained 24 by the department of public safety inspections, appeals, and 25 licensing and are appropriated for the use of the state fire 26 marshal director . The annual renewal fee applies to all owners 27 or operators who file a registration notice with the state fire 28 marshal pursuant to subsections 1 through 3 . 29 7. a. The state fire marshal director shall furnish the 30 owner or operator of an aboveground flammable or combustible 31 liquid storage tank with a registration tag for each 32 aboveground flammable or combustible liquid storage tank 33 -988- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 988/ 1568
H.F. _____ registered with the state fire marshal director . 34 b. The owner or operator shall affix the tag to the fill 35 pipe of each registered aboveground flammable or combustible 1 liquid storage tank. 2 Sec. 1591. Section 101.23, Code 2023, is amended to read as 3 follows: 4 101.23 State fire marshal Director reporting rules. 5 The state fire marshal director shall adopt rules pursuant 6 to chapter 17A relating to reporting requirements necessary to 7 enable the state fire marshal director to maintain an accurate 8 inventory of aboveground flammable or combustible liquid 9 storage tanks. 10 Sec. 1592. Section 101.24, Code 2023, is amended to read as 11 follows: 12 101.24 Duties and powers of the state fire marshal director . 13 The state fire marshal director shall: 14 1. Inspect and investigate the facilities and records of 15 owners and operators of aboveground flammable or combustible 16 liquid storage tanks with a capacity of fifteen thousand or 17 more gallons, as necessary to determine compliance with this 18 subchapter and the rules adopted pursuant to this subchapter . 19 An inspection or investigation shall be conducted subject to 20 subsection 4 . For purposes of developing a rule, maintaining 21 an accurate inventory, or enforcing this subchapter , the 22 department of inspections, appeals, and licensing may: 23 a. Enter at reasonable times an establishment or other place 24 where an aboveground storage tank is located. 25 b. Inspect and obtain samples from any person of flammable 26 or combustible liquid or another regulated substance and 27 conduct monitoring or testing of the tanks, associated 28 equipment, contents, or surrounding soils, air, surface water, 29 and groundwater. Each inspection shall be commenced and 30 completed with reasonable promptness. 31 (1) If the state fire marshal director obtains a sample, 32 prior to leaving the premises, the fire marshal director 33 -989- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 989/ 1568
H.F. _____ shall give the owner, operator, or agent in charge a receipt 34 describing the sample obtained and if requested a portion of 35 each sample equal in volume or weight to the portion retained. 1 If the sample is analyzed, a copy of the results of the 2 analysis shall be furnished promptly to the owner, operator, 3 or agent in charge. 4 (2) Documents or information obtained from a person under 5 this subsection shall be available to the public except as 6 provided in this subparagraph. Upon a showing satisfactory 7 to the state fire marshal director by a person that public 8 disclosure of documents or information, or a particular 9 part of the documents or information to which the state fire 10 marshal director has access under this subsection would divulge 11 commercial or financial information entitled to protection as a 12 trade secret, the state fire marshal director shall consider 13 the documents or information or the particular portion of the 14 documents or information confidential. However, the documents 15 or information may be disclosed to officers, employees, or 16 authorized representatives of the United States charged with 17 implementing the federal Solid Waste Disposal Act, to employees 18 of the state of Iowa or of other states when the document or 19 information is relevant to the discharge of their official 20 duties, and when relevant in a proceeding under the federal 21 Solid Waste Disposal Act or this subchapter . 22 2. Maintain an accurate inventory of aboveground flammable 23 or combustible liquid storage tanks. 24 3. Take any action allowed by law which, in the state fire 25 marshal’s director’s judgment, is necessary to enforce or 26 secure compliance with this subchapter or any rule adopted 27 pursuant to this subchapter . 28 4. Conduct investigations of complaints received directly, 29 referred by other agencies, or other investigations deemed 30 necessary. While conducting an investigation, the state fire 31 marshal director may enter at any reasonable time in and upon 32 any private or public property to investigate any actual or 33 -990- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 990/ 1568
H.F. _____ possible violation of this subchapter or the rules or standards 34 adopted under this subchapter . However, the owner or person in 35 charge shall be notified. 1 a. If the owner or operator of any property refuses 2 admittance, or if prior to such refusal the state fire marshal 3 director demonstrates the necessity for a warrant, the state 4 fire marshal may make application under oath or affirmation 5 to the district court of the county in which the property is 6 located for the issuance of a search warrant. 7 b. In the application the state fire marshal director shall 8 state that an inspection of the premises is mandated by the 9 laws of this state or that a search of certain premises, areas, 10 or things designated in the application may result in evidence 11 tending to reveal the existence of violations of public health, 12 safety, or welfare requirements imposed by statutes, rules, or 13 ordinances established by the state or a political subdivision 14 of the state. The application shall describe the area, 15 premises, or thing to be searched, give the date of the last 16 inspection if known, give the date and time of the proposed 17 inspection, declare the need for such inspection, recite that 18 notice of the desire to make an inspection has been given to 19 affected persons and that admission was refused if that be the 20 fact, and state that the inspection has no purpose other than 21 to carry out the purpose of the statute, rule, or ordinance 22 pursuant to which inspection is to be made. If an item of 23 property is sought by the state fire marshal director, it shall 24 be identified in the application. 25 c. If the court is satisfied from the examination of 26 the applicant, and of other witnesses, if any, and of the 27 allegations of the application of the existence of the grounds 28 of the application, or that there is probable cause to believe 29 in their existence, the court may issue a search warrant. 30 d. In making inspections and searches pursuant to the 31 authority of this subchapter , the state fire marshal director 32 must execute the warrant as follows: 33 -991- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 991/ 1568
H.F. _____ (1) Within ten days after its date. 34 (2) In a reasonable manner, and any property seized shall 35 be treated in accordance with the provisions of chapters 808 1 and 809 . 2 (3) Subject to any restrictions imposed by the statute, rule 3 or ordinance pursuant to which inspection is made. 4 Sec. 1593. Section 101.25, Code 2023, is amended to read as 5 follows: 6 101.25 Violations —— orders. 7 1. If substantial evidence exists that a person has 8 violated or is violating a provision of this subchapter or 9 a rule adopted under this subchapter the state fire marshal 10 director may issue an order directing the person to desist 11 in the practice which constitutes the violation, and to take 12 corrective action as necessary to ensure that the violation 13 will cease, and may impose appropriate administrative penalties 14 pursuant to section 101.26 . The person to whom the order is 15 issued may appeal the order as provided in chapter 17A . On 16 appeal, the administrative law judge may affirm, modify, or 17 vacate the order of the state fire marshal director . 18 2. However, if it is determined by the state fire marshal 19 director that an emergency exists respecting any matter 20 affecting or likely to affect the public health, the fire 21 marshal director may issue any order necessary to terminate 22 the emergency without notice and without hearing. The order 23 is binding and effective immediately and until the order is 24 modified or vacated at an administrative hearing or by a 25 district court. 26 3. The state fire marshal director may request the attorney 27 general to institute legal proceedings pursuant to section 28 101.26 . 29 Sec. 1594. Section 101.26, Code 2023, is amended to read as 30 follows: 31 101.26 Penalties —— burden of proof. 32 1. A person who violates this subchapter or a rule adopted 33 -992- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 992/ 1568
H.F. _____ or order issued pursuant to this subchapter is subject to a 34 civil penalty not to exceed one hundred dollars for each day 35 during which the violation continues, up to a maximum of one 1 thousand dollars; however, if the tank is registered within 2 thirty days after the state fire marshal director issues a 3 cease and desist order pursuant to section 101.25, subsection 4 1 , the civil penalty under this section shall not accrue. The 5 civil penalty is an alternative to a criminal penalty provided 6 under this subchapter . 7 2. A person who knowingly fails to notify or makes a false 8 statement, representation, or certification in a record, 9 report, or other document filed or required to be maintained 10 under this subchapter , or violates an order issued under this 11 subchapter , is guilty of an aggravated misdemeanor. 12 3. The attorney general, at the request of the state fire 13 marshal director , shall institute any legal proceedings, 14 including an action for an injunction, necessary to enforce the 15 penalty provisions of this subchapter or to obtain compliance 16 with the provisions of this subchapter or rules adopted or 17 order pursuant to this subchapter . In any action, previous 18 findings of fact of the state fire marshal director after 19 notice and hearing are conclusive if supported by substantial 20 evidence in the record when the record is viewed as a whole. 21 4. In all proceedings with respect to an alleged violation 22 of this subchapter or a rule adopted or order issued by the 23 state fire marshal director pursuant to this subchapter , the 24 burden of proof is upon the state fire marshal director . 25 5. If the attorney general has instituted legal proceedings 26 in accordance with this section , all related issues which could 27 otherwise be raised by the alleged violator in a proceeding for 28 judicial review under section 101.27 shall be raised in the 29 legal proceedings instituted in accordance with this section . 30 Sec. 1595. Section 101.27, Code 2023, is amended to read as 31 follows: 32 101.27 Judicial review. 33 -993- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 993/ 1568
H.F. _____ Except as provided in section 101.26, subsection 5 , 34 judicial review of an order or other action of the state fire 35 marshal director may be sought in accordance with chapter 17A . 1 Notwithstanding chapter 17A , the Iowa administrative procedure 2 Act, petitions for judicial review may be filed in the district 3 court of the county in which the alleged offense was committed 4 or the final order was entered. 5 Sec. 1596. Section 101A.1, subsections 2, 6, and 7, Code 6 2023, are amended to read as follows: 7 2. “Commercial license” or “license” means a license issued 8 by the state fire marshal director pursuant to this chapter . 9 6. “Licensee” means a person holding a commercial license 10 issued by the state fire marshal director pursuant to this 11 chapter . 12 7. “Magazine” means any building or structure, other than an 13 explosives manufacturing building, approved by the state fire 14 marshal director or the fire marshal’s director’s designated 15 agent for the storage of explosive materials. 16 Sec. 1597. Section 101A.1, Code 2023, is amended by adding 17 the following new subsection: 18 NEW SUBSECTION . 2A. “Director” means the director of 19 the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing or the 20 director’s designee. 21 Sec. 1598. Section 101A.2, subsections 1 and 2, Code 2023, 22 are amended to read as follows: 23 1. The state fire marshal director shall issue commercial 24 licenses for the manufacture, importation, distribution, sale, 25 and commercial use of explosives to persons who, in the state 26 fire marshal’s director’s discretion are of good character 27 and sound judgment, and have sufficient knowledge of the 28 use, handling, and storage of explosive materials to protect 29 the public safety. Licenses shall be issued for a period of 30 three years, but may be issued for shorter periods, and may be 31 revoked or suspended by the state fire marshal director for any 32 of the following reasons: 33 -994- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 994/ 1568
H.F. _____ a. Falsification of information submitted in the application 34 for a license. 35 b. Proof that the licensee has violated any provisions of 1 this chapter or any rules prescribed by the state fire marshal 2 director pursuant to the provisions of this chapter . 3 c. The results of a national criminal history check 4 conducted pursuant to subsection 3 . 5 2. Licenses shall be issued by the state fire marshal 6 director upon payment of a fee of sixty dollars, valid for a 7 period of three calendar years, commencing on January 1 of the 8 first year and terminating on December 31 of the third year. 9 However, an initial license may be issued during a calendar 10 year for the number of months remaining in such calendar year 11 and the following two years, computed to the first day of the 12 month when the application for the license is approved. The 13 license fee shall be charged on a pro rata basis for the number 14 of months remaining in the period of issue. Applications for 15 renewal of licenses shall be submitted within thirty days prior 16 to the license expiration date and shall be accompanied by 17 payment of the prescribed fee. 18 Sec. 1599. Section 101A.3, subsections 1 and 2, Code 2023, 19 are amended to read as follows: 20 1. User’s permits to purchase, possess, transport, store, 21 and detonate explosive materials shall be issued by the sheriff 22 of the county or the chief of police of a city of ten thousand 23 population or more where the possession and detonation will 24 occur. If the possession and detonation are to occur in more 25 than one county or city, then such permits must be issued by 26 the sheriff or chief of police of each of such counties or 27 cities, except in counties and cities in which the explosives 28 are possessed for the sole purpose of transporting them 29 through such counties and cities. A permit shall not be issued 30 unless the sheriff or chief of police having jurisdiction is 31 satisfied that possession and detonation of explosive materials 32 is necessary to the applicant’s business or to improve the 33 -995- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 995/ 1568
H.F. _____ applicant’s property. Permits shall be issued only to persons 34 who, in the discretion of the sheriff or chief of police, are 35 of good character and sound judgment, and have sufficient 1 knowledge of the use and handling of explosive materials to 2 protect the public safety. Applicants shall be subject to the 3 criminal history check provisions of section 101A.2, subsection 4 3 . The state fire marshal director shall prescribe, have 5 printed, and distribute permit application forms to all local 6 permit issuing authorities. 7 2. The user’s permit shall state the quantity of explosive 8 materials which the permittee may purchase, the amount the 9 permittee may have in possession at any one time, the amount 10 the permittee may detonate at any one time, and the period of 11 time during which the purchase, possession, and detonation 12 of explosive materials is authorized. The permit shall also 13 specify the place where detonation may occur, the location and 14 description of the place where the explosive materials will 15 be stored, if such be the case, and shall contain such other 16 information as may be required under the rules and regulations 17 of the state fire marshal director . The permit shall not 18 authorize purchase, possession, and detonation of a quantity of 19 explosive materials in excess of that which is necessary in the 20 pursuit of the applicant’s business or the improvement of the 21 permittee’s property, nor shall such purchase, possession, and 22 detonation be authorized for a period longer than is necessary 23 for the specified purpose. In no event shall the permit be 24 valid for more than thirty days from date of issuance but it 25 may be renewed upon proper showing of necessity. 26 Sec. 1600. Section 101A.4, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 27 amended to read as follows: 28 1. Judicial review of the action of the state fire marshal 29 director may be sought in accordance with the terms of the Iowa 30 administrative procedure Act, chapter 17A . 31 Sec. 1601. Section 101A.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 32 follows: 33 -996- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 996/ 1568
H.F. _____ 101A.5 Rules —— director duties . 34 1. The state fire marshal director shall adopt rules 35 pursuant to chapter 17A pertaining to the manufacture, 1 transportation, storage, possession, and use of explosive 2 materials. Rules adopted by the state fire marshal director 3 shall be compatible with, but not limited to, the national 4 fire protection association’s pamphlet number 495 and federal 5 rules pertaining to commerce, possession, storage, and use of 6 explosive materials. Such rules shall do all of the following : 7 1. a. Prescribe reasonable standards for the safe 8 transportation and handling of explosive materials so as to 9 prevent accidental fires and explosions and prevent theft and 10 unlawful or unauthorized possession of explosive materials. 11 2. b. Prescribe procedures and methods of inventory so 12 as to assure accurate records of all explosive materials 13 manufactured or imported into the state and records of the 14 disposition of such explosive materials, including records of 15 the identity of persons to whom sales and transfers are made, 16 and the time and place of any loss or destruction of explosive 17 materials which might occur. 18 3. c. Prescribe reasonable standards for the safe 19 storage of explosive materials as may be necessary to prevent 20 accidental fires and explosions and prevent thefts and unlawful 21 or unauthorized possession of explosive materials. 22 4. d. Require such reports from licensees, permittees, 23 sheriffs, and chiefs of police as may be necessary for the 24 state fire marshal director to discharge the fire marshal’s 25 director’s duties pursuant to this chapter . 26 5. e. Prescribe the form and content of license and permit 27 applications. 28 6. 2. Conduct The director shall conduct such inspections 29 of licensees and permittees as may be necessary to enforce the 30 provisions of this chapter . 31 Sec. 1602. Section 101A.7, Code 2023, is amended to read as 32 follows: 33 -997- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 997/ 1568
H.F. _____ 101A.7 Inspection of storage facility. 34 1. The licensee’s or permittee’s explosives storage 35 facility shall be inspected at least once a year by a 1 representative of the state fire marshal’s office department 2 of inspections, appeals, and licensing , except that the state 3 fire marshal director may, at those mining operations licensed 4 and regulated by the United States department of labor, accept 5 an approved inspection report issued by the United States 6 department of labor, mine safety and health administration, for 7 the twelve-month period following the issuance of the report. 8 The state fire marshal director shall notify the appropriate 9 city or county governing board of licenses to be issued in 10 their respective jurisdictions pursuant to this chapter . The 11 notification shall contain the name of the applicant to be 12 licensed, the location of the facilities to be used in storing 13 explosives, the types and quantities of explosive materials to 14 be stored, and other information deemed necessary by either 15 the governing boards or the state fire marshal director . The 16 facility may be examined at other times by the sheriff of the 17 county where the facility is located or by the local police 18 authority if the facility is located within a city of over 19 ten thousand population and if the sheriff or city council 20 considers it necessary. 21 2. If the state fire marshal director finds the facility 22 to be improperly secured, the licensee or permittee shall 23 immediately correct the improper security and, if not so 24 corrected, the state fire marshal director shall immediately 25 confiscate the stored explosives. Explosives may be 26 confiscated by the county sheriff or local police authority 27 only if a situation that is discovered during an examination by 28 those authorities is deemed to present an immediate danger. If 29 the explosives are confiscated by the county sheriff or local 30 police authority, they shall be delivered to the state fire 31 marshal director . The state fire marshal director shall hold 32 confiscated explosives for a period of thirty days under proper 33 -998- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 998/ 1568
H.F. _____ security unless the period of holding is shortened pursuant to 34 this section . 35 3. If the licensee or permittee corrects the improper 1 security within the thirty-day period, the explosives shall 2 be returned to the licensee or permittee after correction and 3 after the licensee or permittee has paid to the state an amount 4 equal to the expense incurred by the state in storing the 5 explosives during the period of confiscation. The amount of 6 expense shall be determined by the state fire marshal director . 7 4. If the improper security is not corrected during the 8 thirty-day period, the state fire marshal director shall 9 dispose of the explosives and the license or permit shall be 10 canceled. A canceled license or permit shall not be reissued 11 for a period of two years from the date of cancellation. 12 Sec. 1603. Section 101A.8, Code 2023, is amended to read as 13 follows: 14 101A.8 Report of theft or loss required. 15 Any theft or loss of explosive materials, whether from 16 a storage magazine, a vehicle in which they are being 17 transported, or from a site on which they are being used, 18 or from any other location, shall immediately be reported by 19 the person authorized to possess such explosives to the local 20 police or county sheriff. The local police or county sheriff 21 shall immediately transmit a report of such theft or loss of 22 explosive materials to the state fire marshal director . 23 Sec. 1604. Section 101A.9, Code 2023, is amended to read as 24 follows: 25 101A.9 Disposal regulated. 26 No person shall abandon or otherwise dispose of any 27 explosives in any manner which might, as the result of such 28 abandonment or disposal, create any danger or threat of danger 29 to life or property. Any person in possession or control of 30 explosives shall, when the need for such explosives no longer 31 exists, dispose of them in accordance with rules prescribed by 32 the state fire marshal director . 33 -999- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 999/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 1605. Section 101A.10, Code 2023, is amended to read 34 as follows: 35 101A.10 Persons and agencies exempt. 1 This chapter shall not apply to the transportation and 2 use of explosive materials by the regular military or naval 3 forces of the United States, the duly organized militia of this 4 state, representatives of the state fire marshal director , the 5 state patrol, division of criminal investigation, local police 6 departments, sheriffs departments, and fire departments acting 7 in their official capacity; nor shall this chapter apply to 8 the transportation and use of explosive materials by any peace 9 officer to enforce provisions of this chapter when the peace 10 officer is acting pursuant to such authority, however, other 11 agencies of the state or any of its political subdivisions 12 desiring to purchase, possess, transport, or use explosive 13 materials for construction or other purposes shall be required 14 to obtain user’s permits. 15 Sec. 1606. Section 101A.12, Code 2023, is amended to read 16 as follows: 17 101A.12 Deposit and use of fees. 18 The fees collected by the state fire marshal director in 19 issuing licenses pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited in 20 the state general fund. 21 Sec. 1607. Section 101A.14, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 22 amended to read as follows: 23 2. Any person who violates the provisions of section 101A.6 , 24 101A.8 or 101A.9 or any of the rules adopted by the state fire 25 marshal director pursuant to the provisions of this chapter , 26 commits a simple misdemeanor. 27 Sec. 1608. Section 101B.2, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 28 amended to read as follows: 29 3. “Department” means the department of public safety 30 inspections, appeals, and licensing . 31 Sec. 1609. Section 101B.3, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 32 amended to read as follows: 33 -1000- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1000/ 1568
H.F. _____ 4. The department of public safety shall administer 34 this chapter and may adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A to 35 administer this chapter . This chapter shall be implemented in 1 accordance with the implementation and substance of the New 2 York fire safety standards for cigarettes. 3 Sec. 1610. Section 101B.6, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 4 amended to read as follows: 5 2. A wholesaler or agent shall provide a copy of the 6 cigarette packaging markings received from a manufacturer to 7 all retailers to whom the wholesaler or agent sells cigarettes. 8 A wholesaler, agent, or retailer shall permit the state fire 9 marshal department , department of revenue, or the office of the 10 attorney general to inspect markings of cigarette packaging 11 marked in accordance with section 101B.7 . 12 Sec. 1611. Section 101B.8, subsections 7, 8, and 9, Code 13 2023, are amended to read as follows: 14 7. In addition to any other remedy provided by law, the 15 department of public safety or the office of the attorney 16 general may file an action in district court for a violation of 17 this chapter , including petitioning for injunctive relief or to 18 recover any costs or damages suffered by the state because of a 19 violation of this chapter , including enforcement costs relating 20 to the specific violation and attorney fees. Each violation of 21 the chapter or of rules adopted under this chapter constitutes 22 a separate civil violation for which the department of public 23 safety or the office of the attorney general may seek relief. 24 8. The department of revenue in the regular course of 25 conducting inspections of a wholesaler, agent, or retailer 26 may inspect cigarettes in the possession or control of the 27 wholesaler, agent, or retailer or on the premises of any 28 wholesaler, agent, or retailer to determine if the cigarettes 29 are marked as required pursuant to section 101B.7 . If the 30 cigarettes are not marked as required, the department of 31 revenue shall notify the department of public safety . 32 9. To enforce the provisions of this chapter , the department 33 -1001- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1001/ 1568
H.F. _____ of public safety and the office of the attorney general may 34 examine the books, papers, invoices, and other records of any 35 person in possession, control, or occupancy of any premises 1 where cigarettes are placed, sold, or offered for sale, 2 including the stock of cigarettes on the premises. 3 Sec. 1612. Section 101B.10, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 4 amended to read as follows: 5 1. This chapter shall cease to be applicable if federal 6 fire safety standards for cigarettes that preempt this chapter 7 are enacted and take effect subsequent to January 1, 2009, and 8 the state fire marshal department shall notify the secretary of 9 state and the Code editor if such federal fire safety standards 10 for cigarettes are enacted. 11 Sec. 1613. Section 103.1, Code 2023, is amended by adding 12 the following new subsections: 13 NEW SUBSECTION . 6A. “Department” means the department of 14 inspections, appeals, and licensing. 15 NEW SUBSECTION . 6B. “Director” means the director of 16 the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing or the 17 director’s designee. 18 Sec. 1614. Section 103.2, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 19 amended to read as follows: 20 1. An electrical examining board is created within the 21 division of state fire marshal of the department of public 22 safety . The board shall consist of eleven voting members 23 appointed by the governor and subject to senate confirmation , 24 all of whom shall be residents of this state. Except for the 25 board member enumerated in subsection 2, paragraph “e” , members 26 shall be appointed by the governor and subject to senate 27 confirmation. 28 Sec. 1615. Section 103.2, Code 2023, is amended by adding 29 the following new subsection: 30 NEW SUBSECTION . 2A. a. The board shall elect annually from 31 its members a chairperson and a vice chairperson. 32 b. The board shall hold at least one meeting quarterly at 33 -1002- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1002/ 1568
H.F. _____ the location of the board’s principal office, and meetings 34 shall be called at other times by the chairperson or four 35 members of the board. At any meeting of the board, a majority 1 of members constitutes a quorum. 2 Sec. 1616. Section 103.4, Code 2023, is amended by striking 3 the section and inserting in lieu thereof the following: 4 103.4 Executive secretary —— staff and duties. 5 The director shall appoint an executive secretary for the 6 board and shall hire and provide staff to assist the board 7 in administering this chapter. The executive secretary 8 shall report to the director for purposes of routine board 9 administrative functions, and shall report directly to 10 the board for purposes of execution of board policy such 11 as application of licensing criteria and processing of 12 applications. 13 Sec. 1617. Section 103.7, Code 2023, is amended to read as 14 follows: 15 103.7 Electrician and installer licensing and inspection 16 fund. 17 An electrician and installer licensing and inspection fund 18 is created in the state treasury as a separate fund under the 19 control of the board. All licensing, examination, renewal, 20 and inspection fees shall be deposited into the fund and 21 retained by and for the use of the board. Expenditures from 22 the fund shall be approved by the sole authority of the board 23 in consultation with the state fire marshal director . Amounts 24 deposited into the fund shall be considered repayment receipts 25 as defined in section 8.2 . Notwithstanding section 8.33 , any 26 balance in the fund on June 30 of each fiscal year shall not 27 revert to the general fund of the state, but shall remain 28 available for the purposes of this chapter in subsequent fiscal 29 years. Notwithstanding section 12C.7, subsection 2 , interest 30 or earnings on moneys deposited in the fund shall be credited 31 to the fund. 32 Sec. 1618. Section 103.14, Code 2023, is amended to read as 33 -1003- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1003/ 1568
H.F. _____ follows: 34 103.14 Alarm installations. 35 A person who is not licensed pursuant to this chapter may 1 plan, lay out, or install electrical wiring, apparatus, and 2 equipment for components of alarm systems that operate at 3 seventy volt/amps (VA) or less, only if the person is certified 4 to conduct such work pursuant to chapter 100C . Installations 5 of alarm systems that operate at seventy volt/amps (VA) or less 6 are subject to inspection by state inspectors as provided in 7 section 103.31 , except that reports of such inspections, if 8 the installation being inspected was performed by a person 9 certified pursuant to chapter 100C , shall be submitted to 10 the state fire marshal director and any action taken on a 11 report of an inspection of an installation performed by a 12 person certified pursuant to chapter 100C shall be taken by 13 or at the direction of the state fire marshal, unless the 14 installation has been found to exceed the authority granted to 15 the certificate holder pursuant to chapter 100C and therefore 16 to be in violation of this chapter . 17 Sec. 1619. Section 103.25, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 18 amended to read as follows: 19 1. At or before commencement of any installation required 20 to be inspected by the board, the licensee or property owner 21 making such installation shall submit to the state fire 22 marshal’s office department a request for inspection. The 23 board shall prescribe the methods by which the request may be 24 submitted, which may include electronic submission or through 25 a form prescribed by the board that can be submitted either 26 through the mail or by a fax transmission. The board shall 27 also prescribe methods by which inspection fees can be paid, 28 which may include electronic methods of payment. If the board 29 or the state fire marshal’s office department becomes aware 30 that a person has failed to file a necessary request for 31 inspection, the board shall send a written notification by 32 certified mail that the request must be filed within fourteen 33 -1004- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1004/ 1568
H.F. _____ days. Any person filing a late request for inspection shall 34 pay a delinquency fee in an amount to be determined by the 35 board. A person who fails to file a late request within 1 fourteen days from receipt of the notification shall be subject 2 to a civil penalty to be determined by the board by rule. 3 Sec. 1620. Section 103.26, Code 2023, is amended to read as 4 follows: 5 103.26 Condemnation —— disconnection —— opportunity to 6 correct noncompliance. 7 If the inspector finds that any installation or portion of 8 an installation is not in compliance with accepted standards 9 of construction for health safety and property safety, based 10 upon minimum standards set forth in the local electrical 11 code or the national electrical code adopted by the board 12 pursuant to section 103.6 , the inspector shall by written 13 order condemn the installation or noncomplying portion or 14 order service to such installation disconnected and shall 15 send a copy of such order to the board, the state fire 16 marshal director , and the electrical utility supplying power 17 involved. If the installation or the noncomplying portion is 18 such as to seriously and proximately endanger human health 19 or property, the order of the inspector when approved by the 20 inspector’s supervisor shall require immediate condemnation 21 and disconnection by the applicant. In all other cases, the 22 order of the inspector shall establish a reasonable period 23 of time for the installation to be brought into compliance 24 with accepted standards of construction for health safety and 25 property safety prior to the effective date established in such 26 order for condemnation or disconnection. 27 Sec. 1621. Section 103.31, subsections 3, 4, and 5, Code 28 2023, are amended to read as follows: 29 3. State inspection procedures and policies shall be 30 established by the board. The state fire marshal director , or 31 the state fire marshal’s director’s designee, shall enforce 32 the procedures and policies, and enforce the provisions of the 33 -1005- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1005/ 1568
H.F. _____ national electrical code adopted by the board. 34 4. Except when an inspection reveals that an installation or 35 portion of an installation is not in compliance with accepted 1 standards of construction for health safety and property 2 safety, based upon minimum standards set forth in the local 3 electrical code or the national electrical code adopted by 4 the board pursuant to section 103.6 , such that an order of 5 condemnation or disconnection is warranted pursuant to section 6 103.26 , an inspector shall not add to, modify, or amend a 7 construction plan as originally approved by the state fire 8 marshal director or the state building code commissioner in the 9 course of conducting an inspection. 10 5. Management and supervision of inspectors, including 11 hiring decisions, disciplinary action, promotions, and work 12 schedules are the responsibility of the state fire marshal 13 director acting in accordance with applicable law and pursuant 14 to any applicable collective bargaining agreement. The state 15 fire marshal director and the board shall jointly determine 16 work territories, regions, or districts for inspectors 17 and continuing education and ongoing training requirements 18 applicable to inspectors. An inspector subject to disciplinary 19 action pursuant to this subsection shall be entitled to an 20 appeal according to the procedure set forth in section 103.34 21 and judicial review pursuant to section 17A.19 . 22 Sec. 1622. Section 103.32, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 23 amended to read as follows: 24 3. When an inspection is requested by a property owner, 25 the minimum fee shall be thirty dollars plus five dollars 26 per branch circuit or feeder. The fee for fire and accident 27 inspections shall be computed at the rate of forty-seven 28 dollars per hour, and mileage and other expenses shall be 29 reimbursed as provided by the office of the state fire marshal 30 department . 31 Sec. 1623. Section 103.33, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 32 amended to read as follows: 33 -1006- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1006/ 1568
H.F. _____ 1. Any person aggrieved by a condemnation or disconnection 34 order issued by the state fire marshal’s office department may 35 appeal from the order by filing a written notice of appeal with 1 the board within ten days after the date the order was served 2 upon the property owner or within ten days after the order was 3 filed with the board, whichever is later. 4 Sec. 1624. Section 103A.3, Code 2023, is amended by adding 5 the following new subsections: 6 NEW SUBSECTION . 6A. “Department” means the department of 7 inspections, appeals, and licensing. 8 NEW SUBSECTION . 6B. “Director” means the director of 9 the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing or the 10 director’s designee. 11 Sec. 1625. Section 103A.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 12 follows: 13 103A.4 Building code commissioner. 14 The commissioner of public safety director , in addition 15 to other duties, shall serve as the state building code 16 commissioner or may designate a building code commissioner. 17 Sec. 1626. Section 103A.23, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 18 amended to read as follows: 19 1. For the purpose of obtaining revenue to defray the 20 costs of administering the provisions of this chapter , the 21 commissioner shall establish by rule a schedule of fees based 22 upon the costs of administration which fees shall be collected 23 from persons whose manufacture, installation, or construction 24 is subject to the provisions of the state building code. For 25 the performance of building plan reviews by the department 26 of public safety , the commissioner shall establish by rule a 27 fee, chargeable to the owner of the building, which shall be 28 equal to a percentage of the estimated total valuation of the 29 building and which shall be in an amount reasonably related to 30 the cost of conducting the review. 31 Sec. 1627. Section 103A.54, Code 2023, is amended to read 32 as follows: 33 -1007- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1007/ 1568
H.F. _____ 103A.54 Fees. 34 Notwithstanding section 103A.23 , the department of 35 public safety shall retain all fees collected pursuant to 1 this subchapter and the fees retained are appropriated to 2 the commissioner to administer the licensing program and 3 the certification program for manufactured or mobile home 4 installers, including the employment of personnel for the 5 enforcement and administration of such programs. 6 Sec. 1628. Section 105.2, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 7 amended to read as follows: 8 4. “Department” means the Iowa department of public health 9 inspections, appeals, and licensing . 10 Sec. 1629. Section 105.3, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 11 amended to read as follows: 12 1. A plumbing and mechanical systems board is created within 13 the Iowa department of public health . 14 Sec. 1630. Section 105.3, subsection 2, paragraph a, 15 unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 16 follows: 17 The board shall be comprised of eleven twelve voting 18 members , appointed by the governor, as follows: 19 Sec. 1631. Section 105.3, subsection 2, paragraph a, 20 subparagraph (1), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 21 (1) The director of public health and human services or the 22 director’s designee. 23 Sec. 1632. Section 105.3, subsection 2, paragraph a, Code 24 2023, is amended by adding the following new subparagraph: 25 NEW SUBPARAGRAPH . (2A) The director of the department of 26 inspections, appeals, and licensing or the director’s designee. 27 Sec. 1633. Section 105.3, subsection 2, paragraph b, Code 28 2023, is amended to read as follows: 29 b. The board members enumerated in paragraph a “a” , 30 subparagraphs (3) through (9), are shall be appointed by the 31 governor and subject to confirmation by the senate. 32 Sec. 1634. Section 105.4, subsection 1, paragraph a, Code 33 -1008- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1008/ 1568
H.F. _____ 2023, is amended to read as follows: 34 a. The board shall establish by rule a plumbing installation 35 code governing the installation of plumbing in this state. 1 Consistent with fire safety rules and standards promulgated 2 by the state fire marshal department , the board shall adopt 3 the most current version of the uniform plumbing code and the 4 international mechanical code, as the state plumbing code 5 and the state mechanical code, to govern the installation of 6 plumbing and mechanical systems in this state. The board shall 7 adopt the current version of each code within six months of its 8 being released. The board may adopt amendments to each code by 9 rule. The board shall work in consultation with the state fire 10 marshal department to ensure that proposed amendments do not 11 conflict with the fire safety rules and standards promulgated 12 by the state fire marshal department . The state plumbing 13 code and the state mechanical code shall be applicable to all 14 buildings and structures owned by the state or an agency of the 15 state and in each local jurisdiction. 16 Sec. 1635. Section 105.12, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 17 amended to read as follows: 18 1. A contracting, plumbing, mechanical, HVAC-refrigeration, 19 sheet metal, or hydronic license shall be in the form of a 20 certificate under the seal of the department, signed by the 21 director of public health the department , and shall be issued 22 in the name of the board. The license number shall be noted on 23 the face of the license. 24 Sec. 1636. Section 135.11A, Code 2023, is amended to read 25 as follows: 26 135.11A Professional licensure division —— other licensing 27 Licensing boards —— expenses —— fees. 28 1. There shall be a professional licensure division within 29 the department of public health. Each board under chapter 30 chapters 100C, 103, 103A, 105, or 147 or that are under the 31 administrative authority of the department, except the board 32 of nursing, board of medicine, dental board, and board of 33 -1009- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1009/ 1568
H.F. _____ pharmacy, shall receive administrative and clerical support 34 from the division department and may not employ its own support 35 staff for administrative and clerical duties. The executive 1 director of the board of nursing, board of medicine, dental 2 board, and board of pharmacy shall be appointed pursuant to 3 section 135.11B . 4 2. The professional licensure division department and the 5 licensing boards referenced in subsection 1 may expend funds in 6 addition to amounts budgeted, if those additional expenditures 7 are directly the result of actual examination and exceed funds 8 budgeted for examinations. Before the division department or a 9 licensing board expends or encumbers an amount in excess of the 10 funds budgeted for examinations, the director of the department 11 of management shall approve the expenditure or encumbrance. 12 Before approval is given, the department of management shall 13 determine that the examination expenses exceed the funds 14 budgeted by the general assembly to the division department 15 or board and the division department or board does not have 16 other funds from which examination expenses can be paid. 17 Upon approval of the department of management, the division 18 department or licensing board may expend and encumber funds for 19 excess examination expenses. The amounts necessary to fund 20 the excess examination expenses shall be collected as fees 21 from additional examination applicants and shall be treated as 22 repayment receipts as defined in section 8.2 . 23 Sec. 1637. Section 135.24, subsection 2, paragraph a, Code 24 2023, is amended to read as follows: 25 a. Procedures for registration of health care providers 26 deemed qualified by the board of medicine, the board of 27 physician assistants, the dental board, the board of nursing, 28 the board of chiropractic, the board of psychology, the board 29 of social work, the board of behavioral science, the board 30 of pharmacy, the board of optometry, the board of podiatry, 31 the board of physical and occupational therapy, the board of 32 respiratory care and polysomnography, and the Iowa department 33 -1010- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1010/ 1568
H.F. _____ of public health inspections, appeals, and licensing , as 34 applicable. 35 Sec. 1638. Section 135.31, Code 2023, is amended to read as 1 follows: 2 135.31 Location of boards —— rulemaking. 3 The offices for the board of medicine, the board of pharmacy, 4 the board of nursing, and the dental board shall be located 5 within the department of public health . The individual boards 6 shall have policymaking and rulemaking authority. 7 Sec. 1639. Section 135.37, Code 2023, is amended to read as 8 follows: 9 135.37 Tattooing —— permit requirement —— penalty. 10 1. A person shall not own, control and lease, act as an 11 agent for, conduct, manage, or operate an establishment to 12 practice the art of tattooing or engage in the practice of 13 tattooing without first applying for and receiving a permit 14 from the Iowa department of public health . 15 2. A minor shall not obtain a tattoo and a person shall 16 not provide a tattoo to a minor. For the purposes of this 17 section , “minor” means an unmarried person who is under the age 18 of eighteen years. 19 3. A person who fails to meet the requirements of subsection 20 1 or a person providing a tattoo to a minor is guilty of a 21 serious misdemeanor. 22 4. The Iowa department of public health shall: 23 a. Adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A and establish and 24 collect all fees necessary to administer this section . The 25 provisions of chapter 17A , including licensing provisions, 26 judicial review, and appeal, shall apply to this chapter 27 section . 28 b. Establish minimum safety and sanitation criteria for the 29 operation of tattooing establishments. 30 5. If the Iowa department of public health determines that 31 a provision of this section has been or is being violated, the 32 department may order that a tattooing establishment not be 33 -1011- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1011/ 1568
H.F. _____ operated until the necessary corrective action has been taken. 34 If the establishment continues to be operated in violation of 35 the order of the department, the department may request that 1 the county attorney or the attorney general make an application 2 in the name of the state to the district court of the county 3 in which the violations have occurred for an order to enjoin 4 the violations. This remedy is in addition to any other legal 5 remedy available to the department. 6 6. As necessary to avoid duplication and promote 7 coordination of public health inspection and enforcement 8 activities, the department may enter into agreements with 9 local boards of health to provide for inspection of tattooing 10 establishments and enforcement activities in accordance with 11 the rules and criteria implemented under this section . 12 Sec. 1640. Section 135.63, subsection 4, unnumbered 13 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 14 A copy of the application shall be sent to the department 15 of health and human services at the time the application is 16 submitted to the Iowa department of public health inspections, 17 appeals, and licensing . The department of inspections, 18 appeals, and licensing shall not process applications for and 19 the council shall not consider a new or changed institutional 20 health service for an intermediate care facility for persons 21 with an intellectual disability unless both of the following 22 conditions are met: 23 Sec. 1641. Section 135C.2, subsection 3, paragraph c, Code 24 2023, is amended to read as follows: 25 c. The rules adopted for intermediate care facilities for 26 persons with an intellectual disability shall be consistent 27 with, but no more restrictive than, the federal standards for 28 intermediate care facilities for persons with an intellectual 29 disability established pursuant to the federal Social Security 30 Act, §1905(c)(d), as codified in 42 U.S.C. §1396d, in effect on 31 January 1, 1989. However, in order for an intermediate care 32 facility for persons with an intellectual disability to be 33 -1012- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1012/ 1568
H.F. _____ licensed, the state fire marshal director must certify to the 34 department that the facility meets the applicable provisions 35 of the rules adopted for such facilities by the state fire 1 marshal director . The state fire marshal’s director’s rules 2 shall be based upon such a facility’s compliance with either 3 the provisions applicable to health care occupancies or 4 residential board and care occupancies of the life safety code 5 of the national fire protection association, 2000 edition. The 6 department shall adopt additional rules for intermediate care 7 facilities for persons with an intellectual disability pursuant 8 to section 135C.14, subsection 8 . 9 Sec. 1642. Section 135C.2, subsection 5, paragraph b, Code 10 2023, is amended to read as follows: 11 b. A facility must be located in an area zoned for single or 12 multiple-family housing or in an unincorporated area and must 13 be constructed in compliance with applicable local requirements 14 and the rules adopted for the special classification by the 15 state fire marshal director in accordance with the concept of 16 the least restrictive environment for the facility residents. 17 Local requirements shall not be more restrictive than the 18 rules adopted for the special classification by the state fire 19 marshal director and the state building code requirements for 20 single or multiple-family housing, under section 103A.7 . 21 Sec. 1643. Section 135C.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 22 follows: 23 135C.5 Limitations on use. 24 Another business or activity serving persons other than 25 the residents of a health care facility may be operated or 26 provided in a designated part of the physical structure of 27 the health care facility if the other business or activity 28 meets the requirements of applicable state and federal 29 laws, administrative rules, and federal regulations. The 30 department shall not limit the ability of a health care 31 facility to operate or provide another business or activity 32 in the designated part of the facility if the business or 33 -1013- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1013/ 1568
H.F. _____ activity does not interfere with the use of the facility by the 34 residents or with the services provided to the residents, and 35 is not disturbing to the residents. In denying the ability of 1 a health care facility to operate or provide another business 2 or activity under this section , the burden of proof shall be 3 on the department to demonstrate that the other business or 4 activity substantially interferes with the use of the facility 5 by the residents or the services provided to the residents, 6 or is disturbing to the residents. The state fire marshal 7 director , in accordance with chapter 17A , shall adopt rules 8 which establish criteria for approval of a business or activity 9 to be operated or provided in a designated part of the physical 10 structure of a health care facility. For the purposes of 11 this section , “another business or activity” shall not include 12 laboratory services with the exception of laboratory services 13 for which a waiver from regulatory oversight has been obtained 14 under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 15 1988, Pub. L. No. 100-578, as amended, radiological services, 16 anesthesiology services, obstetrical services, surgical 17 services, or emergency room services provided by hospitals 18 licensed under chapter 135B . 19 Sec. 1644. Section 135C.9, Code 2023, is amended to read as 20 follows: 21 135C.9 Inspection before issuance —— notice of deficiencies. 22 1. The department shall not issue a health care facility 23 license to any applicant until: 24 a. The department has ascertained that the staff and 25 equipment of the facility is adequate to provide the care and 26 services required of a health care facility of the category 27 for which the license is sought. Prior to the review and 28 approval of plans and specifications for any new facility 29 and the initial licensing under a new licensee, a resume of 30 the programs and services to be furnished and of the means 31 available to the applicant for providing the same and for 32 meeting requirements for staffing, equipment, and operation 33 -1014- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1014/ 1568
H.F. _____ of the health care facility, with particular reference to the 34 professional requirements for services to be rendered, shall be 35 submitted in writing to the department for review and approval. 1 The resume shall be reviewed by the department within ten 2 working days and returned to the applicant. The resume shall, 3 upon the department’s request, be revised as appropriate by the 4 facility from time to time after issuance of a license. 5 b. The facility has been inspected by the state fire marshal 6 or a deputy appointed by the fire marshal for that purpose 7 director , who may be a member of a municipal fire department, 8 and the department has received either a certificate of 9 compliance or a provisional certificate of compliance by 10 the facility with the fire hazard and fire safety rules and 11 standards of the department as promulgated by the fire marshal 12 director and, where applicable, the fire safety standards 13 required for participation in programs authorized by either 14 Tit. XVIII or Tit. XIX of the United States Social Security 15 Act, codified at 42 U.S.C. §1395 1395ll and 1396 1396g. The 16 certificate or provisional certificate shall be signed by the 17 fire marshal director or the fire marshal’s deputy director’s 18 designee who made the inspection. If the state fire marshal 19 or a deputy director finds a deficiency upon inspection, the 20 notice to the facility shall be provided in a timely manner 21 and shall specifically describe the nature of the deficiency, 22 identifying the Code section or subsection or the rule or 23 standard violated. The notice shall also specify the time 24 allowed for correction of the deficiency, at the end of which 25 time the fire marshal or a deputy director shall perform a 26 follow-up inspection. 27 2. The rules and standards promulgated by the fire marshal 28 director pursuant to subsection 1 , paragraph “b” of this section 29 shall be substantially in keeping with the latest generally 30 recognized safety criteria for the facilities covered, of which 31 the applicable criteria recommended and published from time 32 to time by the national fire protection association shall be 33 -1015- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1015/ 1568
H.F. _____ prima facie evidence. The rules and standards promulgated by 34 the fire marshal director shall be promulgated in consultation 35 with the department and shall, to the greatest extent possible, 1 be consistent with rules adopted by the department under this 2 chapter . 3 3. The state fire marshal or the fire marshal’s deputy 4 director may issue successive provisional certificates of 5 compliance for periods of one year each to a facility which is 6 in substantial compliance with the applicable fire hazard and 7 fire safety rules and standards, upon satisfactory evidence 8 of an intent, in good faith, by the owner or operator of the 9 facility to correct the deficiencies noted upon inspection 10 within a reasonable period of time as determined by the state 11 fire marshal or the fire marshal’s deputy director . Renewal 12 of a provisional certificate shall be based on a showing 13 of substantial progress in eliminating deficiencies noted 14 upon the last previous inspection of the facility without 15 the appearance of additional deficiencies other than those 16 arising from changes in the fire hazard and fire safety rules, 17 regulations and standards which have occurred since the last 18 previous inspection, except that substantial progress toward 19 achievement of a good faith intent by the owner or operator to 20 replace the entire facility within a reasonable period of time, 21 as determined by the state fire marshal or the fire marshal’s 22 deputy director , may be accepted as a showing of substantial 23 progress in eliminating deficiencies, for the purposes of this 24 section . 25 4. If a facility subject to licensure under this chapter , 26 a facility exempt from licensure under this chapter pursuant 27 to section 135C.6 , or a family home under section 335.25 28 or 414.22 , has been issued a certificate of compliance or 29 a provisional certificate of compliance under subsection 30 1 or 3 , or has otherwise been approved as complying with 31 a rule or standard by the state or a deputy fire marshal 32 the director or a local building department as defined in 33 -1016- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1016/ 1568
H.F. _____ section 103A.3 , the state or deputy fire marshal director 34 or local building department which issued the certificate, 35 provisional certificate, or approval shall not apply additional 1 requirements for compliance with the rule or standard unless 2 the rule or standard is revised in accordance with chapter 17A 3 or with local regulatory procedure following issuance of the 4 certificate, provisional certificate, or approval. 5 Sec. 1645. Section 135C.14, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 6 2023, is amended to read as follows: 7 The department shall, in accordance with chapter 17A 8 and with the approval of the state board of health, adopt 9 and enforce rules setting minimum standards for health care 10 facilities. In so doing, the department, with the approval 11 of the state board of health, may adopt by reference, with 12 or without amendment, nationally recognized standards and 13 rules, which shall be specified by title and edition, date 14 of publication, or similar information. The rules and 15 standards required by this section shall be formulated in 16 consultation with the director of health and human services or 17 the director’s director of health and human services’ designee, 18 with the state fire marshal director , and with affected 19 industry, professional, and consumer groups, and shall be 20 designed to further the accomplishment of the purposes of this 21 chapter and shall relate to: 22 Sec. 1646. Section 135C.14, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 23 amended to read as follows: 24 1. Location and construction of the facility, including 25 plumbing, heating, lighting, ventilation, and other housing 26 conditions, which shall ensure the health, safety and comfort 27 of residents and protection from fire hazards. The rules of 28 the department relating to protection from fire hazards and 29 fire safety shall be promulgated by the state fire marshal 30 director in consultation with the department, and shall be in 31 keeping with the latest generally recognized safety criteria 32 for the facilities covered of which the applicable criteria 33 -1017- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1017/ 1568
H.F. _____ recommended and published from time to time by the national 34 fire protection association are prima facie evidence. To 35 the greatest extent possible, the rules promulgated by the 1 state fire marshal director shall be consistent with the rules 2 adopted by the department under this chapter . 3 Sec. 1647. Section 135C.16, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 4 amended to read as follows: 5 3. An authorized representative of the department may 6 enter any licensed health care facility without a warrant, 7 and may examine all records pertaining to the care provided 8 residents of the facility. An authorized representative of the 9 department may contact or interview any resident, employee, or 10 any other person who might have knowledge about the operation 11 of a health care facility. An authorized representative of 12 the department of human services shall have the same right 13 with respect to any facility where one or more residents are 14 cared for entirely or partially at public expense, and an 15 authorized representative of the designated protection and 16 advocacy agency shall have the same right with respect to 17 any facility where one or more residents have developmental 18 disabilities or mental illnesses, and the state fire marshal or 19 a deputy appointed pursuant to section 135C.9, subsection 1 , 20 paragraph “b” , director shall have the same right of entry into 21 any facility and the right to inspect any records pertinent 22 to fire safety practices and conditions within that facility, 23 and an authorized representative of the office of long-term 24 care ombudsman shall have the same right with respect to any 25 nursing facility or residential care facility. If any such 26 authorized representative has probable cause to believe that 27 any institution, building, or agency not licensed as a health 28 care facility is in fact a health care facility as defined 29 by this chapter , and upon producing identification that the 30 individual is an authorized representative is denied entry 31 thereto for the purpose of making an inspection, the authorized 32 representative may, with the assistance of the county attorney 33 -1018- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1018/ 1568
H.F. _____ of the county in which the purported health care facility is 34 located, apply to the district court for an order requiring 35 the owner or occupant to permit entry and inspection of the 1 premises to determine whether there have been any violations of 2 this chapter . 3 Sec. 1648. Section 135C.17, Code 2023, is amended to read 4 as follows: 5 135C.17 Duties of other departments. 6 It shall be the duty of the department of human services, 7 state fire marshal director , office of long-term care 8 ombudsman, and the officers and agents of other state and local 9 governmental units, and the designated protection and advocacy 10 agency to assist the department in carrying out the provisions 11 of this chapter , insofar as the functions of these respective 12 offices and departments are concerned with the health, welfare, 13 and safety of any resident of any health care facility. It 14 shall be the duty of the department to cooperate with the 15 protection and advocacy agency and the office of long-term 16 care ombudsman by responding to all reasonable requests for 17 assistance and information as required by federal law and this 18 chapter . 19 Sec. 1649. Section 137C.35, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 20 amended to read as follows: 21 2. A bed and breakfast inn is subject to regulation, 22 licensing, and inspection under this chapter , but separate 23 toilet and lavatory facilities shall not be required for each 24 guest room. Additionally, a bed and breakfast inn is exempt 25 from fire safety rules adopted pursuant to section 100.35 and 26 applicable to hotels, but is subject to fire safety rules which 27 the state fire marshal director shall specifically adopt for 28 bed and breakfast inns. 29 Sec. 1650. Section 147.1, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 30 amended to read as follows: 31 2. “Department” means the department of public health 32 inspections, appeals, and licensing . 33 -1019- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1019/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 1651. Section 147.82, Code 2023, is amended to read as 34 follows: 35 147.82 Fee retention. 1 All fees collected by a board listed in section 147.13 or 2 by the department for the bureau of professional licensure , 3 and fees collected pursuant to sections 124.301 and 147.80 and 4 chapter 155A by the board of pharmacy, shall be retained by 5 each board or by the department for the bureau of professional 6 licensure . The moneys retained by a board shall be used for 7 any of the board’s duties, including but not limited to the 8 addition of full-time equivalent positions for program services 9 and investigations. Revenues retained by a board pursuant 10 to this section shall be considered repayment receipts as 11 defined in section 8.2 . Notwithstanding section 8.33 , moneys 12 retained by a board pursuant to this section are not subject to 13 reversion to the general fund of the state. 14 Sec. 1652. Section 148C.1, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 15 amended to read as follows: 16 4. “Department” means the department of public health 17 inspections, appeals, and licensing . 18 Sec. 1653. Section 152B.1, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 19 amended to read as follows: 20 2. “Department” means the Iowa department of public health 21 inspections, appeals, and licensing . 22 Sec. 1654. Section 154A.1, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 23 amended to read as follows: 24 2. “Department” means the Iowa department of public health 25 inspections, appeals, and licensing . 26 Sec. 1655. Section 154B.8, Code 2023, is amended to read as 27 follows: 28 154B.8 Voluntary surrender of license. 29 The director of public health the department of inspections, 30 appeals, and licensing may accept the voluntary surrender of 31 license if accompanied by a written statement of intention. 32 The voluntary surrender, when accepted, shall have the same 33 -1020- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1020/ 1568
H.F. _____ force and effect as an order of revocation. 34 Sec. 1656. Section 154B.13, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 35 amended to read as follows: 1 2. The board shall appoint a prescribing psychologist 2 rules subcommittee comprised of a psychologist appointed by 3 the board, a physician appointed by the board of medicine, and 4 a member of the public appointed by the director of public 5 health the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing to 6 develop rules for consideration by the board pursuant to this 7 section . 8 Sec. 1657. Section 154E.1, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 9 amended to read as follows: 10 3. “Department” means the Iowa department of public health 11 inspections, appeals, and licensing . 12 Sec. 1658. Section 155A.13, subsection 3, paragraph d, Code 13 2023, is amended to read as follows: 14 d. An applicant seeking a special or limited-use pharmacy 15 license for a proposed telepharmacy site that does not meet the 16 mileage requirement established in paragraph “c” and is not 17 statutorily exempt from the mileage requirement may apply to 18 the board for a waiver of the mileage requirement. A waiver 19 request shall only be granted if the applicant can demonstrate 20 to the board that the proposed telepharmacy site is located in 21 an area where there is limited access to pharmacy services and 22 can establish the existence of compelling circumstances that 23 justify waiving the mileage requirement. The board’s decision 24 to grant or deny a waiver request shall be a proposed decision 25 subject to mandatory review by the director of public health 26 the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing . The 27 director shall review a proposed decision and shall have the 28 power to approve, modify, or veto a proposed decision. The 29 director’s decision on a waiver request shall be considered 30 final agency action subject to judicial review under chapter 31 17A . 32 Sec. 1659. Section 156.1A, Code 2023, is amended to read as 33 -1021- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1021/ 1568
H.F. _____ follows: 34 156.1A Provision of services. 35 Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed 1 as prohibiting the operation of any funeral home, funeral 2 establishment, or cremation establishment by any person, 3 heir, fiduciary, firm, cooperative burial association, or 4 corporation. However, each such person, firm, cooperative 5 burial association, or corporation shall ensure that 6 all mortuary science services are provided by a funeral 7 director, and shall keep the Iowa department of public health 8 inspections, appeals, and licensing advised of the name of the 9 funeral director. 10 Sec. 1660. Section 156.10, Code 2023, is amended to read as 11 follows: 12 156.10 Inspection. 13 1. The director of public health the department of 14 inspections, appeals, and licensing may inspect all places 15 where dead human bodies are prepared or held for burial, 16 entombment, or cremation, and may adopt and enforce such rules 17 and regulations in connection with the inspection as may be 18 necessary for the preservation of the public health. 19 2. The Iowa department of public health inspections, 20 appeals, and licensing may assess an inspection fee for an 21 inspection of a place where dead human bodies are prepared 22 for burial or cremation. The fee may be determined by the 23 department by rule. 24 Sec. 1661. Section 157.1, subsection 7, Code 2023, is 25 amended to read as follows: 26 7. “Department” means the Iowa department of public health 27 inspections, appeals, and licensing . 28 Sec. 1662. Section 157.7, subsections 1 and 2, Code 2023, 29 are amended to read as follows: 30 1. The department of inspections and appeals shall 31 employ personnel pursuant to chapter 8A, subchapter IV , to 32 perform duties related to inspection functions under this 33 -1022- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1022/ 1568
H.F. _____ chapter . The department of inspections and appeals shall, when 34 possible, integrate inspection efforts under this chapter with 35 inspections conducted under chapter 158 . 1 2. The Iowa department of public health may employ clerical 2 assistants pursuant to chapter 8A, subchapter IV , to administer 3 and enforce this chapter . The costs and expenses of the 4 clerical assistants shall be paid from funds appropriated to 5 the department of public health . 6 Sec. 1663. Section 158.1, subsection 6, Code 2023, is 7 amended to read as follows: 8 6. “Department” means the Iowa department of public health 9 inspections, appeals, and licensing . 10 Sec. 1664. Section 158.6, Code 2023, is amended to read as 11 follows: 12 158.6 Inspectors and clerical assistants. 13 1. The department of inspections and appeals shall 14 employ personnel pursuant to chapter 8A, subchapter IV , to 15 perform duties related to inspection functions under this 16 chapter . The department of inspections and appeals shall, when 17 possible, integrate inspection efforts under this chapter with 18 inspections conducted under chapter 157 . 19 2. The Iowa department of public health may employ clerical 20 assistants pursuant to chapter 8A, subchapter IV , to administer 21 and enforce this chapter . The costs and expenses of the 22 clerical assistants shall be paid from funds appropriated to 23 the department of public health . 24 Sec. 1665. Section 214A.35, subsection 2, paragraph g, Code 25 2023, is amended to read as follows: 26 g. The department of agriculture and land stewardship may 27 cooperate with the department of natural resources and the 28 state fire marshal department of inspections, appeals, and 29 licensing in administering and enforcing the provisions of this 30 section . 31 Sec. 1666. Section 218.4, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 32 amended to read as follows: 33 -1023- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1023/ 1568
H.F. _____ 3. The state fire marshal department of inspections, 34 appeals, and licensing shall cause to be made an annual 35 inspection of all the institutions listed in section 218.1 1 and shall make written report thereof to the particular 2 administrator of the state department of human services in 3 control of such institution. 4 Sec. 1667. Section 231B.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 5 follows: 6 231B.4 Zoning —— fire and safety standards. 7 An elder group home shall be located in an area zoned 8 for single-family or multiple-family housing or in an 9 unincorporated area and shall be constructed in compliance with 10 applicable local housing codes and the rules adopted for the 11 special classification by the state fire marshal department . 12 In the absence of local building codes, the facility shall 13 comply with the state plumbing code established pursuant to 14 section 135.11 and the state building code established pursuant 15 to section 103A.7 and the rules adopted for the special 16 classification by the state fire marshal department . The 17 rules adopted for the special classification by the state fire 18 marshal department regarding second floor occupancy shall be 19 adopted in consultation with the department and shall take into 20 consideration the mobility of the tenants. 21 Sec. 1668. Section 231C.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 22 follows: 23 231C.4 Fire and safety standards. 24 The state fire marshal department shall adopt rules , in 25 coordination with the department, relating to the certification 26 and monitoring of the fire and safety standards of certified 27 assisted living programs. 28 Sec. 1669. Section 231D.15, Code 2023, is amended to read 29 as follows: 30 231D.15 Fire and safety standards. 31 The state fire marshal department shall adopt rules , in 32 coordination with the department, relating to the certification 33 -1024- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1024/ 1568
H.F. _____ and monitoring of the fire and safety standards of adult day 34 services programs. 35 Sec. 1670. Section 235A.15, subsection 2, paragraph d, 1 subparagraph (7), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 2 (7) Each licensing board specified under chapter 147 and 3 the Iowa department of public health inspections, appeals, 4 and licensing for the purpose of licensure, certification or 5 registration, disciplinary investigation, or the renewal of 6 licensure, certification or registration, or disciplinary 7 proceedings of health care professionals. 8 Sec. 1671. Section 237.3, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 9 amended to read as follows: 10 3. Rules governing fire safety in facilities with child 11 foster care provided by agencies shall be promulgated by the 12 state fire marshal director of the department of inspections, 13 appeals, and licensing pursuant to section 100.1, subsection 5 14 10A.511 after consultation with the administrator. 15 Sec. 1672. Section 237A.3A, subsection 3, paragraph c, Code 16 2023, is amended to read as follows: 17 c. In consultation with the state fire marshal director 18 of the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing , the 19 department shall adopt rules relating to the provision of fire 20 extinguishers, smoke detectors, and two exits accessible to 21 children in a child development home. 22 Sec. 1673. Section 237A.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 23 follows: 24 237A.4 Inspection and evaluation. 25 The department shall make periodic inspections of licensed 26 centers to ensure compliance with licensing requirements 27 provided in this chapter , and the local boards of health 28 may make periodic inspections of licensed centers to ensure 29 compliance with health-related licensing requirements provided 30 in this chapter . The department may inspect records maintained 31 by a licensed center and may inquire into matters concerning 32 these centers and the persons in charge. The department 33 -1025- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1025/ 1568
H.F. _____ shall require that the center be inspected by the state fire 34 marshal director of the department of inspections, appeals, 35 and licensing or a designee for compliance with rules relating 1 to fire safety before a license is granted or renewed. The 2 department or a designee may periodically visit registered 3 child development homes for the purpose of evaluation of an 4 inquiry into matters concerning compliance with rules adopted 5 under section 237A.12 . Evaluation of child development homes 6 under this section may include consultative services provided 7 pursuant to section 237A.6 . 8 Sec. 1674. Section 237A.12, subsections 2, 3, and 4, Code 9 2023, are amended to read as follows: 10 2. Rules adopted by the state fire marshal director of 11 the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing for 12 buildings, other than school buildings, used as child care 13 centers as an adjunct to the primary purpose of the building 14 shall take into consideration that children are received for 15 temporary care only and shall not differ from rules adopted 16 for these buildings when they are used by groups of persons 17 congregating from time to time in the primary use and occupancy 18 of the buildings. However, the rules may require a fire-rated 19 separation from the remaining portion of the building if 20 the fire marshal director of the department of inspections, 21 appeals, and licensing determines that the separation is 22 necessary for the protection of children from a specific 23 flammable hazard. 24 3. Rules relating to fire safety for child care centers 25 shall be adopted under this chapter by the state fire marshal 26 director of the department of inspections, appeals, and 27 licensing in consultation with the department. Rules adopted 28 by the state fire marshal director of the department of 29 inspections, appeals, and licensing for a building which is 30 owned or leased by a school district or accredited nonpublic 31 school and used as a child care facility shall not differ from 32 standards adopted by the state fire marshal director of the 33 -1026- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1026/ 1568
H.F. _____ department of inspections, appeals, and licensing for school 34 buildings under chapter 100 10A, subchapter V, part 2 . Rules 35 relating to sanitation shall be adopted by the department in 1 consultation with the director of public health. All rules 2 shall be developed in consultation with the state child care 3 advisory committee. The state fire marshal director of the 4 department of inspections, appeals, and licensing shall inspect 5 the facilities. 6 4. If a building is owned or leased by a school district 7 or accredited nonpublic school and complies with standards 8 adopted by the state fire marshal director of the department 9 of inspections, appeals, and licensing for school buildings 10 under chapter 100 10A, subchapter V, part 2 , the building is 11 considered appropriate for use by a child care facility. The 12 rules adopted by the administrator under this section shall not 13 require the facility to comply with building requirements which 14 differ from requirements for use of the building as a school. 15 Sec. 1675. Section 237C.4, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 16 amended to read as follows: 17 2. Before the administrator issues or reissues a 18 certificate of approval to a children’s residential facility 19 under section 237C.6 , the facility shall comply with standards 20 adopted by the state fire marshal director of the department 21 of inspections, appeals, and licensing under chapter 100 10A, 22 subchapter V, part 2 . 23 Sec. 1676. Section 237C.6, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 24 amended to read as follows: 25 2. The certificate of approval shall state on its face the 26 name of the holder of the certificate, the particular premises 27 for which the certificate is issued, and the number of children 28 who may be cared for by the children’s residential facility on 29 the premises at one time under the certificate of occupancy 30 issued by the state fire marshal director of the department of 31 inspections, appeals, and licensing or the state fire marshal’s 32 director’s designee. The certificate of approval shall be 33 -1027- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1027/ 1568
H.F. _____ posted in a conspicuous place in the children’s residential 34 facility. 35 Sec. 1677. Section 261B.11, subsection 1, paragraph m, Code 1 2023, is amended to read as follows: 2 m. Higher education institutions located in Iowa whose 3 massage therapy curriculum is approved under administrative 4 rules of the professional licensure division of the department 5 of public health inspections, appeals, and licensing and whose 6 instructors are licensed massage therapists under chapter 152C . 7 Sec. 1678. Section 262.33A, Code 2023, is amended to read 8 as follows: 9 262.33A Fire and environmental safety —— report —— 10 expenditures. 11 It is the intent of the general assembly that each 12 institution of higher education under the control of the state 13 board of regents shall, in consultation with the state fire 14 marshal director of the department of inspections, appeals, 15 and licensing , identify and correct all critical fire and 16 environmental safety deficiencies. Commencing July 1, 1993, 17 each institution under the control of the state board of 18 regents shall expend annually for fire safety and deferred 19 maintenance at least the amount budgeted for these purposes 20 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1992, in addition to any 21 moneys appropriated from the general fund for these purposes in 22 succeeding years. 23 Sec. 1679. Section 272C.1, subsection 6, paragraphs af and 24 ag, Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 25 af. The department of public safety inspections, appeals, 26 and licensing , in licensing fire protection system installers 27 and maintenance workers pursuant to chapter 100D . 28 ag. The superintendent of the division of banking director 29 of the department of commerce inspections, appeals, and 30 licensing in registering and supervising appraisal management 31 companies pursuant to chapter 543E . 32 Sec. 1680. Section 272C.3, subsection 4, paragraph b, Code 33 -1028- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1028/ 1568
H.F. _____ 2023, is amended to read as follows: 34 b. All health care boards shall file written decisions 35 which specify the sanction entered by the board with the Iowa 1 department of public health inspections, appeals, and licensing 2 which shall be available to the public upon request. All 3 non-health care boards shall have on file the written and 4 specified decisions and sanctions entered by the board and 5 shall be available to the public upon request. 6 Sec. 1681. Section 272C.4, subsection 9, Code 2023, is 7 amended to read as follows: 8 9. Require each health care licensing board to file with 9 the Iowa department of public health inspections, appeals, 10 and licensing a copy of each decision of the board imposing 11 licensee discipline. Each non-health care board shall have on 12 file a copy of each decision of the board imposing licensee 13 discipline which copy shall be properly dated and shall be in 14 simple language and in the most concise form consistent with 15 clearness and comprehensiveness of subject matter. 16 Sec. 1682. Section 272C.6, subsection 6, paragraph b, Code 17 2023, is amended to read as follows: 18 b. The department of agriculture and land stewardship, 19 the department of commerce, and the Iowa department of public 20 health inspections, appeals, and licensing shall each adopt 21 rules pursuant to chapter 17A which provide for the allocation 22 of fees and costs collected pursuant to this section to the 23 board under its jurisdiction collecting the fees and costs. 24 The fees and costs shall be considered repayment receipts as 25 defined in section 8.2 . 26 Sec. 1683. Section 279.49, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 27 amended to read as follows: 28 3. The facilities housing a program operated under this 29 section shall comply with standards adopted by the state fire 30 marshal director of the department of inspections, appeals, 31 and licensing for school buildings under chapter 100 10A, 32 subchapter V, part 2 . In addition, if a program involves 33 -1029- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1029/ 1568
H.F. _____ children who are younger than school age, the facilities 34 housing those children shall meet the fire safety standards 35 which would apply to that age of child in a child care facility 1 licensed by the department of human services. 2 Sec. 1684. Section 292.2, subsection 7, unnumbered 3 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 4 The department shall form a task force to review 5 applications for financial assistance and provide 6 recommendations to the school budget review committee. The 7 task force shall include, at a minimum, representatives from 8 the kindergarten through grade twelve education community, the 9 state fire marshal director of the department of inspections, 10 appeals, and licensing , and individuals knowledgeable in school 11 infrastructure and construction issues. The department, 12 in consultation with the task force, shall establish the 13 parameters and the details of the criteria for awarding grants 14 based on the information listed in subsection 3 , including 15 greater priority to the following: 16 Sec. 1685. Section 323.4A, subsection 2, paragraph b, Code 17 2023, is amended to read as follows: 18 b. Using a dispenser to dispense ethanol blended gasoline, 19 including gasoline with a specified blend or a range of 20 blends under chapter 214A , if the dispenser is approved as 21 required by the state fire marshal director of the department 22 of inspections, appeals, and licensing for dispensing the 23 specified blend or range of blends, including as provided in 24 section 455G.31 . 25 Sec. 1686. Section 423E.6, subsections 2, 3, and 4, Code 26 2023, are amended to read as follows: 27 2. The funds shall be allocated to the school budget 28 review committee to develop a school infrastructure safety 29 fund grant program, in conjunction with the state fire marshal 30 director of the department of inspections, appeals, and 31 licensing . For purposes of reviewing grant applications and 32 making recommendations regarding the administration of the 33 -1030- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1030/ 1568
H.F. _____ program, the state fire marshal director of the department of 34 inspections, appeals, and licensing shall be considered an 35 additional voting member of the school budget review committee. 1 3. Top priority in awarding program grants shall be the 2 making of school infrastructure improvements relating to fire 3 and personal safety. School districts eligible for program 4 grants shall have received an order or citation from the 5 state fire marshal director of the department of inspections, 6 appeals, and licensing , or a fire department chief or fire 7 prevention officer, for one or more fire safety violations 8 regarding a school facility, or in the opinion of the state 9 fire marshal director of the department of inspections, 10 appeals, and licensing shall be regarded as operating 11 facilities subject to significant fire safety deficiencies. 12 Grant awards shall also be available for defects or violations 13 of the state building code, as adopted pursuant to section 14 103A.7 , revealed during an inspection of school facilities by 15 a local building department, or for improvements consistent 16 with the standards and specifications contained in the state 17 building code regarding ensuring that buildings and facilities 18 are accessible to and functional for persons with disabilities. 19 The school budget review committee shall allocate program 20 funds to school districts which, in its discretion, are 21 determined to be faced with the most severe deficiencies. 22 School districts applying for program grants shall have 23 developed and submitted to the state fire marshal director of 24 the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing or local 25 building department a written plan to remedy fire or safety 26 defects within a specified time frame. Approval of the written 27 plan by the state fire marshal director of the department 28 of inspections, appeals, and licensing or local building 29 department shall be obtained prior to receipt of a grant award 30 by a school district. 31 4. Application forms, submission dates for applications and 32 for written plans to remedy fire or safety defects, and grant 33 -1031- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1031/ 1568
H.F. _____ award criteria shall be developed by the state department of 34 education, in coordination with the state fire marshal director 35 of the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing , by 1 rule. 2 Sec. 1687. Section 455B.390, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 3 amended to read as follows: 4 3. The storage, transportation, handling, or use of 5 flammable liquids, combustibles, and explosives, control over 6 which is exercised by the state fire marshal director of the 7 department of inspections, appeals, and licensing under chapter 8 100 10A, subchapter V, part 2 . 9 Sec. 1688. Section 455B.474, subsection 10, unnumbered 10 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 11 Requirements that persons and companies performing or 12 providing services for underground storage tank installations, 13 installation inspections, testing, permanent closure of 14 underground storage tanks by removal or filling in place, and 15 other closure activities as defined by rules adopted by the 16 commission be certified by the department. This provision does 17 not apply to persons performing services in their official 18 capacity and as authorized by the state fire marshal’s office 19 department of inspections, appeals, and licensing or fire 20 departments of political subdivisions of the state. The rules 21 adopted by the commission shall include all of the following: 22 Sec. 1689. Section 455B.474, subsection 10, paragraph c, 23 Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 24 c. Requiring a written examination developed and 25 administered by the department or by some other qualified 26 public or private entity identified by the department. 27 The department may contract with a public or private 28 entity to administer the department’s examination or a 29 department-approved third party examination. The examination 30 shall, at a minimum, be sufficient to establish knowledge of 31 all applicable underground storage tank rules adopted under 32 this section , private industry standards, federal standards, 33 -1032- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1032/ 1568
H.F. _____ and other applicable standards adopted by the state fire 34 marshal’s office department of inspections, appeals, and 35 licensing pursuant to chapter 101 . 1 Sec. 1690. Section 455G.31, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 2 amended to read as follows: 3 2. Subject to section 455G.32 , a retail dealer may use 4 gasoline storage and dispensing infrastructure to store and 5 dispense ethanol blended gasoline classified as E-9 or higher 6 if the department under this subchapter or the state fire 7 marshal director of the department of inspections, appeals, 8 and licensing under chapter 101 determines that the gasoline 9 infrastructure is compatible with the classification of ethanol 10 blended gasoline being used. 11 Sec. 1691. Section 455G.33, subsection 2, paragraph b, Code 12 2023, is amended to read as follows: 13 b. Approved by the department or state fire marshal director 14 of the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing 15 subject to conditions determined necessary by the department or 16 state fire marshal director of the department of inspections, 17 appeals, and licensing . The department or state fire marshal 18 director of the department of inspections, appeals, and 19 licensing may waive the requirement in paragraph “a” upon 20 satisfaction that a substitute requirement serves the same 21 purpose. 22 Sec. 1692. Section 542.4, subsection 1, unnumbered 23 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 24 An Iowa accountancy examining board is created within the 25 professional licensing and regulation bureau of the banking 26 division of the department of commerce inspections, appeals, 27 and licensing to administer and enforce this chapter . 28 Sec. 1693. Section 542.4, subsections 4 and 6, Code 2023, 29 are amended to read as follows: 30 4. All moneys collected by the board from fees authorized 31 to be charged by this chapter shall be received and accounted 32 for by the board and shall be paid monthly to the treasurer of 33 -1033- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1033/ 1568
H.F. _____ state for deposit in the general fund of the state licensing 34 and regulation fund created in section 10A.507 . Expenses 35 of administering this chapter shall be paid from moneys 1 appropriated to the department pursuant to section 10A.507 2 and from appropriations made by the general assembly, which 3 expenses may include but shall not be limited to the costs 4 of conducting investigations and of taking testimony and 5 procuring the attendance of witnesses before the board or its 6 committees; all legal proceedings taken under this chapter for 7 the enforcement of this chapter ; and educational programs for 8 the benefit of the public and licensees and their employees. 9 6. The administrator director of the professional licensing 10 and regulation bureau of the banking division of the department 11 of commerce inspections, appeals, and licensing shall provide 12 staffing assistance to the board for implementing this chapter . 13 Sec. 1694. Section 542B.3, Code 2023, is amended to read as 14 follows: 15 542B.3 Engineering and land surveying examining board 16 created. 17 An engineering and land surveying examining board is 18 created within the professional licensing and regulation 19 bureau of the banking division of the department of commerce 20 inspections, appeals, and licensing . The board consists of 21 three members who are licensed professional engineers, two 22 members who are licensed professional land surveyors, and 23 two members who are not licensed professional engineers or 24 licensed professional land surveyors and who shall represent 25 the general public. An individual who is licensed as both 26 a professional engineer and a professional land surveyor may 27 serve to satisfy the board membership requirement for either 28 a licensed professional engineer or a licensed professional 29 land surveyor, but not both. Members shall be appointed 30 by the governor subject to confirmation by the senate. A 31 licensed member shall be actively engaged in the practice of 32 engineering or land surveying and shall have been so engaged 33 -1034- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1034/ 1568
H.F. _____ for five years preceding the appointment, the last two of which 34 shall have been in Iowa. Insofar as practicable, licensed 35 engineer members of the board shall be from different branches 1 of the profession of engineering. Professional associations 2 or societies composed of licensed engineers or licensed land 3 surveyors may recommend the names of potential board members 4 whose profession is representative of that association or 5 society to the governor. However, the governor is not bound by 6 the recommendations. A board member shall not be required to 7 be a member of any professional association or society composed 8 of professional engineers or professional land surveyors. 9 Sec. 1695. Section 542B.9, Code 2023, is amended to read as 10 follows: 11 542B.9 Organization of the board —— staff. 12 The board shall elect annually from its members a 13 chairperson and a vice chairperson. The administrator director 14 of the professional licensing and regulation bureau of the 15 banking division of the department of commerce inspections, 16 appeals, and licensing shall hire and provide staff to assist 17 the board in implementing this chapter . The board shall hold 18 at least one meeting at the location of the board’s principal 19 office, and meetings shall be called at other times by the 20 administrator director at the request of the chairperson or 21 four members of the board. At any meeting of the board, a 22 majority of members constitutes a quorum. 23 Sec. 1696. Section 542B.12, Code 2023, is amended to read 24 as follows: 25 542B.12 Disposition of fees. 26 The staff shall collect and account for all fees provided 27 for by this chapter and pay the fees to the treasurer of state 28 who shall deposit the fees in the general fund of the state 29 licensing and regulation fund created in section 10A.507 . 30 Sec. 1697. Section 543B.8, subsections 1 and 5, Code 2023, 31 are amended to read as follows: 32 1. A real estate commission is created within the 33 -1035- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1035/ 1568
H.F. _____ professional licensing and regulation bureau of the banking 34 division of the department of commerce inspections, appeals, 35 and licensing . The commission consists of five members 1 licensed under this chapter and two members not licensed under 2 this chapter and who shall represent the general public. 3 Commission members shall be appointed by the governor subject 4 to confirmation by the senate. 5 5. The administrator director of the professional licensing 6 and regulation bureau of the banking division department of 7 inspections, appeals, and licensing shall hire and provide 8 staff to assist the commission with implementing this chapter . 9 The administrator of the professional licensing and regulation 10 bureau of the banking division of the department of commerce 11 and shall hire a real estate education director to assist 12 the commission in administering education programs for the 13 commission. 14 Sec. 1698. Section 543B.14, Code 2023, is amended to read 15 as follows: 16 543B.14 Fees and expenses. 17 All fees and charges collected by the real estate commission 18 under this chapter shall be paid into the general fund of the 19 state, except that deposited in the licensing and regulation 20 fund created in section 10A.507. Of the moneys deposited 21 in the fund, twenty-five dollars from each real estate 22 salesperson’s license fee and each broker’s license fee is 23 appropriated to the professional licensing and regulation 24 bureau of the banking division of the department of commerce 25 shall be appropriated to the department of inspections, 26 appeals, and licensing for the purpose of hiring and 27 compensating a real estate education director and regulatory 28 compliance personnel. All expenses incurred by the commission 29 under this chapter , including compensation of staff assigned 30 to the commission, shall be paid from funds appropriated for 31 those purposes. 32 Sec. 1699. Section 543D.2, Code 2023, is amended by adding 33 -1036- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1036/ 1568
H.F. _____ the following new subsection: 34 NEW SUBSECTION . 9A. “Director” means the director of 35 the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing or the 1 director’s designee. 2 Sec. 1700. Section 543D.2, subsection 14, Code 2023, is 3 amended by striking the subsection. 4 Sec. 1701. Section 543D.4, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 5 amended to read as follows: 6 1. A real estate appraiser examining board is established 7 within the banking division of the department of commerce 8 inspections, appeals, and licensing . The board consists of 9 seven members, two of whom shall be public members and five of 10 whom shall be certified real estate appraisers. 11 Sec. 1702. Section 543D.5, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 12 amended to read as follows: 13 1. The board shall adopt rules establishing uniform 14 appraisal standards and appraiser certification requirements 15 and other rules necessary to administer and enforce this 16 chapter and its responsibilities under chapter 272C , subject to 17 the superintendent’s director’s supervision and authority under 18 section 543D.23 . The board shall consider and may incorporate 19 any standards required or recommended by the appraisal 20 foundation or by a federal agency with regulatory authority 21 over appraisal standards or the certification of appraisers for 22 federally related transactions. 23 Sec. 1703. Section 543D.6, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 24 amended to read as follows: 25 2. All fees collected by the board shall be deposited into 26 the department of commerce revolving licensing and regulation 27 fund created in section 546.12 and are appropriated to the 28 superintendent on behalf of the board 10A.507 to be used to 29 administer this chapter , including but not limited to purposes 30 such as examinations, investigations, and administrative 31 staffing. Notwithstanding section 8.33 , moneys retained by 32 the superintendent pursuant to this section are not subject 33 -1037- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1037/ 1568
H.F. _____ to reversion to the general fund of the state. However, 34 the appraisal management company national registry fees the 35 board collects on behalf of the appraisal subcommittee as 1 defined in section 543E.3 shall be transmitted to the appraisal 2 subcommittee in accordance with federal laws and regulations. 3 Sec. 1704. Section 543D.23, Code 2023, is amended to read 4 as follows: 5 543D.23 Superintendent Director supervision and authority. 6 1. The superintendent director shall supervise the 7 board and manage the board’s budget and retained fees. 8 The superintendent director may exercise all authority 9 conferred upon the board under this chapter and shall have 10 access to all records and information to which the board 11 has access. In supervising the board, the superintendent 12 director shall independently evaluate the substantive merits 13 of actions recommended or proposed by the board which may 14 be anticompetitive and shall have the authority to review, 15 approve, modify, or reject all board actions including but not 16 limited to those taken in connection with any of the following: 17 a. Initial or reciprocal certification of real estate 18 appraisers, registration of associate real estate appraisers, 19 and temporary practice permits. 20 b. Disciplinary investigations and proceedings. 21 c. Investigations and proceedings under section 543D.21 . 22 d. Rulemaking under chapter 17A , including orders on 23 petitions for rulemaking. 24 e. Orders on petitions for declaratory orders or waivers. 25 2. A person aggrieved by any final action of the board taken 26 under this chapter shall not have exhausted administrative 27 remedies until the person has appealed the action to the 28 superintendent director and the superintendent director has 29 issued a final decision or order. 30 3. The superintendent director shall adopt rules to 31 implement this section. 32 Sec. 1705. Section 543E.3, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 33 -1038- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1038/ 1568
H.F. _____ amended by striking the subsection. 34 Sec. 1706. Section 543E.3, subsection 8, Code 2023, is 35 amended to read as follows: 1 8. “Appraiser panel” means a network, list, or roster of 2 certified appraisers who are independent contractors with 3 an appraisal management company and who have been selected 4 and approved by the appraisal management company to perform 5 appraisals directly for the appraisal management company or 6 for persons that have ordered appraisals through the appraisal 7 management company. Appraisers on an appraisal management 8 company’s appraiser panel may include both appraisers engaged 9 to perform one or more appraisals for covered transactions or 10 for secondary mortgage market participants in connection with 11 covered transactions, and appraisers accepted by the appraisal 12 management company for consideration for future appraisal 13 assignments for such purposes, as the administrator director 14 may further provide by rule. 15 Sec. 1707. Section 543E.3, Code 2023, is amended by adding 16 the following new subsection: 17 NEW SUBSECTION . 13A. “Director” means the director of 18 the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing or the 19 director’s designee. 20 Sec. 1708. Section 543E.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 21 follows: 22 543E.4 Registration required. 23 A person shall not directly or indirectly engage in or 24 attempt to engage in business as an appraisal management 25 company or advertise or hold itself out as engaging in or 26 conducting business as an appraisal management company in 27 this state without first registering with the administrator 28 director . 29 Sec. 1709. Section 543E.6, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 30 amended to read as follows: 31 2. A person who directly or indirectly owns more than 32 ten percent of an appraisal management company in this 33 -1039- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1039/ 1568
H.F. _____ state shall be of good moral character, as prescribed by 34 rules adopted by the administrator director consistent with 35 applicable federal law and regulations, and shall submit to a 1 background investigation, as prescribed by rules adopted by the 2 administrator director consistent with applicable federal law 3 and regulations. 4 Sec. 1710. Section 543E.7, subsections 1 and 3, Code 2023, 5 are amended to read as follows: 6 1. An appraisal management company registered or applying 7 for registration in this state shall designate a controlling 8 person who shall be the main contact for all communications 9 between the administrator director and the appraisal management 10 company, and who shall be responsible for assuring the 11 appraisal management company complies with the provisions of 12 this chapter when performing appraisal management services in 13 connection with real estate located in this state. 14 3. The designated controlling person shall be of good moral 15 character, as prescribed by rules adopted by the administrator 16 director consistent with applicable federal law and 17 regulations, and shall submit to a background investigation, 18 as prescribed by rules adopted by the administrator director 19 consistent with applicable federal law and regulations. 20 Sec. 1711. Section 543E.8, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 21 amended to read as follows: 22 1. An application for registration as an appraisal 23 management company shall be submitted on a form prescribed by 24 the administrator director . 25 Sec. 1712. Section 543E.8, subsection 2, paragraphs b, c, 26 and f, Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 27 b. The names and contact information for all persons 28 who directly or indirectly own more than ten percent of the 29 applicant and for the controlling person designated pursuant 30 to section 543E.7 , and such additional information the 31 administrator director may need to enforce section 543E.6, 32 subsection 1 . 33 -1040- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1040/ 1568
H.F. _____ c. Information as reasonably necessary to establish the size 34 of the applicant’s nationwide and Iowa appraiser panels, in 35 accordance with rules adopted by the administrator director . 1 f. Any additional information that is reasonably needed 2 for the administrator director to implement the provisions of 3 this chapter and assure that the applicant is eligible for 4 registration under this chapter. 5 Sec. 1713. Section 543E.9, Code 2023, is amended to read as 6 follows: 7 543E.9 Registration renewal. 8 1. A registration issued under this chapter shall be valid 9 for one year as provided by rule. 10 2. An application to renew registration shall be submitted 11 in the form and in the manner prescribed by the administrator 12 director . The administrator director may further require 13 periodic disclosures of changes impacting registration, such as 14 a change in ownership or the designated controlling person. 15 3. An application to renew registration shall contain the 16 information described in section 543E.8, subsection 2 . 17 4. A registration issued under this chapter shall lapse if 18 not timely renewed, in accordance with rules adopted by the 19 administrator director . 20 5. A person holding a lapsed registration shall not directly 21 or indirectly engage in or attempt to engage in business as an 22 appraisal management company or advertise or hold itself out as 23 engaging in or conducting business as an appraisal management 24 company in this state until the registration has been 25 reinstated under the process prescribed by the administrator 26 director by rule. 27 Sec. 1714. Section 543E.10, Code 2023, is amended to read 28 as follows: 29 543E.10 Fees. 30 1. The administrator director shall by rule establish fees 31 for registration, renewal, reinstatement, and such additional 32 fees as are reasonably necessary for the administration of this 33 -1041- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1041/ 1568
H.F. _____ chapter . The fees shall be established in consideration of 34 the costs of administering this chapter and the actual cost 35 of the specific service to be provided or performed. The 1 administrator director shall periodically review and adjust the 2 schedule of fees as needed to cover projected expenses. 3 2. Except as provided in subsection 3 , all fees collected 4 under this chapter shall be deposited into the department 5 of commerce revolving licensing and regulation fund created 6 in section 546.12 and are appropriated to the administrator 7 10A.507 to be used to administer this chapter including but not 8 limited to purposes such as examinations, investigations, and 9 administrative staffing. Notwithstanding section 8.33 , moneys 10 appropriated pursuant to this subsection are not subject to 11 reversion to the general fund of the state. 12 3. The administrator director shall also collect the 13 appraisal management company national registry fee from each 14 appraisal management company seeking to register in this state 15 and from federally regulated appraisal management companies 16 operating in this state. The administrator director shall 17 transfer all appraisal management company national registry 18 fees collected by the administrator director to the appraisal 19 subcommittee. 20 Sec. 1715. Section 543E.12, subsections 3 and 4, Code 2023, 21 are amended to read as follows: 22 3. An appraisal management company that has a reasonable 23 basis to believe an appraiser has materially failed to comply 24 with the uniform standards of professional appraisal practice 25 or has otherwise materially violated chapter 543D or this 26 chapter shall refer the matter to the administrator director 27 in conformance with applicable federal law and regulations. 28 An appraisal management company that has a reasonable basis 29 to believe another appraisal management company is failing 30 to comply with the provisions of this chapter shall refer 31 the matter to the administrator director in conformance with 32 section 272C.9, subsection 2 . 33 -1042- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1042/ 1568
H.F. _____ 4. An appraiser who is employed by or is on the appraiser 34 panel of an appraisal management company registered under this 35 chapter who has a reasonable basis to believe the appraisal 1 management company is in violation of this chapter shall refer 2 the matter to the administrator director . 3 Sec. 1716. Section 543E.13, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 4 amended to read as follows: 5 1. An appraisal management company shall maintain a 6 detailed record of each service request the appraisal 7 management company receives involving real estate located in 8 this state and the identity of the appraiser who performs the 9 appraisal assignment. All such records shall be maintained for 10 at least five years after the request is sent by the appraisal 11 management company to the appraiser or the completion of the 12 appraisal report, whichever period expires later. An appraisal 13 management company shall maintain such additional records 14 regarding appraisal management services performed in this state 15 as the administrator director may specify by rule. 16 Sec. 1717. Section 543E.15, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 17 amended to read as follows: 18 4. Remove an appraiser from an appraiser panel without prior 19 written notice that identifies the basis for removal. Upon 20 request or in conjunction with an examination, an appraisal 21 management company shall forward to the administrator director 22 copies of such notices issued to an appraiser located or 23 certified in Iowa. 24 Sec. 1718. Section 543E.17, subsection 1, unnumbered 25 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 26 After notice and hearing, the administrator director may 27 revoke, suspend, or refuse to issue, renew, or reinstate 28 a registration; reprimand, censure, or limit the scope of 29 practice of any registrant; impose a civil penalty not to 30 exceed ten thousand dollars per violation; require remedial 31 action; or place any registrant on probation; all with or 32 without terms, conditions, or in combinations of remedies, for 33 -1043- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1043/ 1568
H.F. _____ any one or more of the following reasons: 34 Sec. 1719. Section 543E.17, subsection 2, unnumbered 35 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 1 When determining whether to initiate a disciplinary 2 proceeding against an appraisal management company based 3 on actions or omissions by an employee, owner, director, 4 controlling person, or other agent of the appraisal 5 management company, the administrator director shall take into 6 consideration all of the following: 7 Sec. 1720. Section 543E.18, Code 2023, is amended to read 8 as follows: 9 543E.18 Unlawful practice —— complaints and investigations —— 10 remedies and penalties. 11 1. If, as the result of a complaint or otherwise, the 12 administrator director believes that a person has engaged, or 13 is about to engage, in an act or practice that constitutes or 14 will constitute a violation of this chapter , the administrator 15 director may make application to the district court for an 16 order enjoining such act or practice. Upon a showing by the 17 administrator director that such person has engaged, or is 18 about to engage, in any such act or practice, an injunction, 19 restraining order, or other order as may be appropriate shall 20 be granted by the district court. 21 2. The administrator director may investigate a complaint 22 or initiate a complaint against a person who is not registered 23 under this chapter to determine whether grounds exist to make 24 application to the district court pursuant to subsection 1 or 25 to issue an order pursuant to subsection 3 , and in connection 26 with such complaint or investigation may issue subpoenas to 27 compel witnesses to testify or persons to produce evidence 28 consistent with the provisions of section 272C.6, subsection 29 3 , as needed to determine whether probable cause exists to 30 initiate a proceeding under this section or to make application 31 to the district court for an order enjoining a violation of 32 this chapter . 33 -1044- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1044/ 1568
H.F. _____ 3. In addition to or as an alternative to making application 34 to the district court for an injunction, the administrator 35 director may issue an order to a person who is not registered 1 under this chapter to require compliance with this chapter 2 and may impose a civil penalty against such person for any 3 violation specified in subsection 4 in an amount up to ten 4 thousand dollars for each violation. All civil penalties 5 collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the 6 housing trust fund created in section 16.181 . An order issued 7 pursuant to this section may prohibit a person from applying 8 for registration under this chapter or certification or 9 registration under chapter 543D . 10 4. The administrator director may impose a civil penalty 11 against a person who is not registered under this chapter for 12 any of the following: 13 a. A violation of section 543E.4 . 14 b. A violation of section 543D.18A, subsection 1 . 15 c. Fraud, deceit, or deception, through act or omission, 16 in connection with an application for registration under this 17 chapter . 18 5. The administrator director , before issuing an order 19 under this section , shall provide the person written notice 20 and the opportunity to request a hearing. The hearing must 21 be requested within thirty days after receipt of the notice 22 and shall be conducted in the same manner as provided for 23 disciplinary proceedings involving a registrant under this 24 chapter . 25 6. A person aggrieved by the imposition of a civil penalty 26 under this section may seek judicial review pursuant to section 27 17A.19 . 28 7. If a person fails to pay a civil penalty within thirty 29 days after entry of an order imposing the civil penalty, or if 30 the order is stayed pending an appeal, within ten days after 31 the court enters a final judgment in favor of the administrator 32 director , the administrator director shall notify the attorney 33 -1045- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1045/ 1568
H.F. _____ general. The attorney general may commence an action to 34 recover the amount of the penalty, including reasonable 35 attorney fees and costs. 1 8. An action to enforce an order under this section may be 2 joined with an action for an injunction. 3 Sec. 1721. Section 543E.19, Code 2023, is amended to read 4 as follows: 5 543E.19 Surety bond. 6 1. The administrator director shall require that an 7 appraisal management company be covered by a surety bond in the 8 amount of twenty-five thousand dollars. 9 2. The surety bond shall be in a form as prescribed by 10 the administrator director . The administrator director may, 11 pursuant to rule, determine requirements for such surety 12 bonds as are necessary to accomplish the purposes of this 13 chapter. The requirements for a surety bond shall only relate 14 to liabilities, damages, losses, or claims arising out of 15 the appraisal management services performed by the appraisal 16 management company involving real estate located in this state. 17 The bond shall provide that a person having a claim against an 18 appraisal management company may bring suit directly on the 19 bond or the administrator director may bring suit on behalf of 20 such person. 21 Sec. 1722. Section 543E.20, subsections 1, 3, 4, and 5, Code 22 2023, are amended to read as follows: 23 1. The administrator director is vested with broad 24 administrative authority to administer, interpret, and enforce 25 this chapter and to promulgate rules implementing this chapter . 26 3. The administrator director may conduct periodic 27 examinations of applicants or registrants under this chapter as 28 reasonably necessary to assure compliance with all or specific 29 provisions of this chapter . All papers, documents, examination 30 reports, and other records relating to such examinations shall 31 be confidential as provided in section 272C.6, subsection 4 , 32 except as provided in this section . 33 -1046- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1046/ 1568
H.F. _____ 4. The administrator director may adopt rules governing 34 an appraiser’s use of associate real estate appraisers while 35 performing appraisal assignments subject to this chapter . 1 Associate real estate appraisers may provide appraisal services 2 under the supervision of a certified appraiser as provided 3 in chapter 543D and associated rules, but shall not be on an 4 appraiser panel of an appraisal management company. 5 5. The administrator director may require a national 6 criminal history check through the federal bureau of 7 investigation or, if authorized by federal law or regulation, 8 the nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry, 9 as defined in section 535D.3 , when conducting background 10 investigations under this chapter . Except as inconsistent with 11 the registry, the following shall apply: 12 a. The administrator director may require owners and 13 controlling persons who are subject to the background 14 investigation provisions of sections 543E.6 and 543E.7 to 15 provide a full set of fingerprints, in a form and manner 16 prescribed by the administrator director . Such fingerprints, 17 if required, shall be submitted to the federal bureau of 18 investigation through the state criminal history repository for 19 purposes of the national criminal history check. 20 b. The administrator director may also request and obtain, 21 notwithstanding section 692.2, subsection 5 , criminal history 22 data for owners and controlling persons who are subject to the 23 background investigation provisions of sections 543E.6 and 24 543E.7 . A request for criminal history data shall be submitted 25 to the department of public safety, division of criminal 26 investigation, pursuant to section 692.2, subsection 1 . 27 c. The administrator director shall inform such owners and 28 controlling persons of the requirement of a national criminal 29 history check or request for criminal history data and obtain 30 a signed waiver from the applicant, certificate holder, or 31 registrant prior to requesting the check or data. 32 d. The administrator director may, in addition to any other 33 -1047- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1047/ 1568
H.F. _____ fees, charge and collect such amounts as may be incurred by the 34 administrator director , the department of public safety, or the 35 federal bureau of investigation in obtaining criminal history 1 information. Amounts collected shall be considered repayment 2 receipts as defined in section 8.2 . 3 e. Criminal history data and other criminal history 4 information relating to affected owners or controlling persons, 5 or their appraisal management companies obtained by the 6 administrator director pursuant to this section shall remain 7 confidential. Such information may, however, be used by the 8 administrator director in a registration denial, enforcement, 9 or disciplinary proceeding. 10 Sec. 1723. Section 543E.20, subsection 2, unnumbered 11 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 12 In addition to the duties and powers conferred upon the 13 administrator director in this chapter , the administrator 14 director shall have the authority to adopt such rules as are 15 reasonably necessary to assure the administrator’s director’s 16 registration and supervision of appraisal management companies 17 comply with the minimum requirements of 12 U.S.C. §3352 and 18 related federal laws and regulations, with respect to any of 19 the following: 20 Sec. 1724. Section 544A.1, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 21 amended to read as follows: 22 2. The architectural examining board is created within the 23 professional licensing and regulation bureau of the banking 24 division of the department of commerce inspections, appeals, 25 and licensing . The board consists of five members who possess 26 a license issued under section 544A.9 and who have been in 27 active practice of architecture for not less than five years, 28 the last two of which shall have been in Iowa, and two members 29 who do not possess a license issued under section 544A.9 30 and who shall represent the general public. Members shall 31 be appointed by the governor subject to confirmation by the 32 senate. 33 -1048- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1048/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 1725. Section 544A.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 34 follows: 35 544A.5 Duties. 1 The architectural examining board shall enforce this 2 chapter , shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A for the 3 examination of applicants for the license provided by this 4 chapter , and shall, after due public notice, hold meetings each 5 year for the purpose of examining applicants for licensure 6 and the transaction of business pertaining to the affairs of 7 the board. Examinations shall be given as often as deemed 8 necessary, but not less than annually. Action at a meeting 9 shall not be taken without the affirmative votes of a majority 10 of the members of the board. The administrator director of the 11 professional licensing and regulation bureau of the banking 12 division of the department of commerce inspections, appeals, 13 and licensing shall hire and provide staff to assist the board 14 with implementing this chapter . 15 Sec. 1726. Section 544A.11, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 16 amended to read as follows: 17 2. All fees shall be paid to the treasurer of state and 18 deposited in the general fund of the state licensing and 19 regulation fund created in section 10A.507 . 20 Sec. 1727. Section 544B.3, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 21 amended to read as follows: 22 1. A landscape architectural examining board is created 23 within the professional licensing and regulation bureau of the 24 banking division of the department of commerce inspections, 25 appeals, and licensing . The board consists of five members 26 who are professional landscape architects and two members 27 who are not professional landscape architects and who shall 28 represent the general public. Members shall be appointed by 29 the governor, subject to confirmation by the senate. Four of 30 the five professional members shall be actively engaged in the 31 practice of landscape architecture or the teaching of landscape 32 architecture in an accredited college or university, and shall 33 -1049- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1049/ 1568
H.F. _____ have been so engaged for five years preceding appointment, 34 the last two of which shall have been in Iowa. One of the 35 five professional members shall be actively engaged in the 1 practice of landscape architecture or the teaching of landscape 2 architecture in an accredited college or university, and may 3 have been so engaged for fewer than five years preceding 4 appointment but at least one year preceding appointment. 5 Associations or societies composed of professional landscape 6 architects may recommend the names of potential board members 7 to the governor. However, the governor is not bound by the 8 recommendations. A board member shall not be required to be a 9 member of any professional association or society composed of 10 professional landscape architects. 11 Sec. 1728. Section 544B.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 12 follows: 13 544B.5 Duties. 14 The board shall enforce this chapter and shall make rules 15 for the examination of applicants for licensure. The board 16 shall keep a record of its proceedings. The board shall adopt 17 an official seal which shall be affixed to all certificates 18 of licensure granted. The board may make other rules, not 19 inconsistent with law, as necessary for the proper performance 20 of its duties. The board shall maintain a roster showing 21 the name, place of business, and residence, and the date and 22 number of the certificate of licensure of every professional 23 landscape architect in this state. The administrator of the 24 professional licensing and regulation bureau of the banking 25 division director of the department of commerce inspections, 26 appeals, and licensing shall hire and provide staff to assist 27 the board in implementing this chapter . 28 Sec. 1729. Section 544B.14, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 29 amended to read as follows: 30 2. All fees shall be collected by the secretary, paid to 31 the treasurer of state and deposited in the general fund of the 32 state licensing and regulation fund created in section 10A.507 . 33 -1050- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1050/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 1730. Section 544C.1, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 34 amended by striking the subsection and inserting in lieu 35 thereof the following: 1 2. “Department” means the department of inspections, 2 appeals, and licensing. 3 Sec. 1731. Section 544C.2, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 4 amended to read as follows: 5 1. An interior design examining board is established 6 within the bureau department . The board consists of seven 7 members: five members who are interior designers who are 8 registered under this chapter and who have been in the active 9 practice of interior design for not less than five years, the 10 last two of which shall have been in Iowa; and two members who 11 are not registered under this chapter and who shall represent 12 the general public. Members shall be appointed by the governor 13 subject to confirmation by the senate. 14 Sec. 1732. Section 544C.3, subsection 1, paragraph e, Code 15 2023, is amended to read as follows: 16 e. Establishing fees for registration as a registered 17 interior designer, renewal of registration, reinstatement of 18 registration, and for other activities of the board pertaining 19 to its duties. The fees shall be sufficient to defray the 20 costs of administering this chapter , and shall be deposited in 21 the general fund of the state licensing and regulation fund 22 created in section 10A.507 . 23 Sec. 1733. Section 544C.3, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 24 amended to read as follows: 25 2. The administrator director of the bureau department 26 shall provide staff to assist the board in the implementation 27 of this chapter . 28 Sec. 1734. Section 544C.5, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 29 2023, is amended to read as follows: 30 Each applicant for registration must meet the interior 31 design education and practical training requirements adopted by 32 rule by the board, and have passed an examination prescribed 33 -1051- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1051/ 1568
H.F. _____ by the board that is task-oriented, focused on public 34 safety, and validated by a recognized testing agency. The 35 bureau department shall register an individual who submits 1 an application to the board on the form and in the manner 2 prescribed by the board as a registered interior designer if 3 the individual satisfies the following requirements: 4 Sec. 1735. Section 546.3, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 5 amended by striking the subsection. 6 Sec. 1736. Section 546.10, Code 2023, is amended to read as 7 follows: 8 546.10 Professional licensing Licensing and regulation bureau 9 —— superintendent of banking of business and commerce-related 10 professions . 11 1. a. The professional licensing and regulation bureau of 12 the banking division department shall administer and coordinate 13 the licensing and regulation of several professions by bringing 14 together the following licensing boards: 15 a. (1) The engineering and land surveying examining board 16 created pursuant to chapter 542B . 17 b. (2) The Iowa accountancy examining board created 18 pursuant to chapter 542 . 19 c. (3) The real estate commission created pursuant to 20 chapter 543B . 21 (4) The real estate appraiser examining board created 22 pursuant to chapter 543D. 23 d. (5) The architectural examining board created pursuant 24 to chapter 544A . 25 e. (6) The landscape architectural examining board created 26 pursuant to chapter 544B . 27 f. (7) The interior design examining board created pursuant 28 to chapter 544C . 29 b. The director shall administer chapter 543E. 30 2. The bureau is headed by the administrator of professional 31 licensing and regulation who shall be the superintendent 32 of banking. The administrator director shall appoint and 33 -1052- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1052/ 1568
H.F. _____ supervise staff and shall coordinate activities for the 34 licensing boards within the bureau department pursuant to 35 subsection 1 and for the administration of chapter 543E . 1 3. a. The licensing and regulation examining boards 2 included in the bureau pursuant to subsection 1 retain the 3 powers granted them pursuant to the chapters in which they 4 are created, except for budgetary and personnel matters which 5 shall be handled by the administrator director . Each licensing 6 board shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A . Decisions by 7 a licensing board are final agency actions for purposes of 8 chapter 17A . 9 b. Notwithstanding subsection 5 , eighty-five percent of the 10 funds received annually resulting from an increase in licensing 11 fees implemented on or after April 1, 2002, by a licensing 12 board or commission listed in subsection 1 , is appropriated 13 to the professional licensing and regulation bureau to be 14 allocated to the board or commission for the fiscal year 15 beginning July 1, 2002, and succeeding fiscal years, for 16 purposes related to the duties of the board or commission, 17 including but not limited to additional full-time equivalent 18 positions. In addition, notwithstanding subsection 5 , 19 twenty-five dollars from each real estate salesperson’s license 20 fee and each broker’s license fee received pursuant to section 21 543B.14 is appropriated to the professional licensing and 22 regulation bureau for the purpose of hiring and compensating 23 a real estate education director and regulatory compliance 24 personnel. The director of the department of administrative 25 services shall draw warrants upon the treasurer of state from 26 the funds appropriated as provided in this section and shall 27 make the funds available to the professional licensing and 28 regulation bureau on a monthly basis during each fiscal year. 29 4. The professional licensing and regulation bureau of 30 the banking division of the department of commerce may expend 31 additional funds, including funds for additional personnel, if 32 those additional expenditures are directly the cause of actual 33 -1053- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1053/ 1568
H.F. _____ examination expenses exceeding funds budgeted for examinations. 34 Before the bureau department expends or encumbers an amount in 35 excess of the funds budgeted for examinations, the director of 1 the department of management shall approve the expenditure or 2 encumbrance. Before approval is given, the director of the 3 department of management shall determine that the examination 4 expenses exceed the funds budgeted by the general assembly to 5 the bureau department and the bureau department does not have 6 other funds from which the expenses can be paid. Upon approval 7 of the director of the department of management, the bureau 8 department may expend and encumber funds for excess examination 9 expenses. The amounts necessary to fund the examination 10 expenses shall be collected as fees from additional examination 11 applicants and shall be treated as repayment receipts as 12 defined in section 8.2, subsection 8 . 13 5. Fees collected under chapters 542 , 542B , 543B , 544A , 14 544B , and 544C shall be paid to the treasurer of state and 15 credited to the general fund of the state. All expenses 16 required in the discharge of the duties and responsibilities 17 imposed upon the professional licensing and regulation bureau 18 of the banking division of the department of commerce , the 19 administrator director , and the licensing boards by the laws 20 of this state shall be paid from moneys appropriated by the 21 general assembly for those purposes. All fees deposited into 22 the general fund of the state, as provided in this subsection , 23 shall be subject to the requirements of section 8.60 . 24 6. The licensing boards included in the bureau department 25 pursuant to subsection 1 may refuse to issue or renew a license 26 to practice a profession to any person otherwise qualified 27 upon any of the grounds for which a license may be revoked 28 or suspended or a licensee may otherwise be disciplined, or 29 upon any other grounds set out in the chapter governing the 30 respective board. 31 7. The licensing boards included in the bureau department 32 pursuant to subsection 1 may suspend, revoke, or refuse to 33 -1054- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1054/ 1568
H.F. _____ issue or renew a license, or may discipline a licensee based 34 upon a suspension, revocation, or other disciplinary action 35 taken by a licensing authority in this or another state, 1 territory, or country. For purposes of this subsection , 2 “disciplinary action” includes the voluntary surrender of 3 a license to resolve a pending disciplinary investigation 4 or proceeding. A certified copy of the record or order 5 of suspension, revocation, voluntary surrender, or other 6 disciplinary action is prima facie evidence of such fact. 7 8. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the 8 contrary, the licensing boards included within the bureau 9 department pursuant to subsection 1 may by rule establish the 10 conditions under which an individual licensed in a different 11 jurisdiction may be issued a reciprocal or comity license, if, 12 in the board’s discretion, the applicant’s qualifications for 13 licensure are substantially equivalent to those required of 14 applicants for initial licensure in this state. 15 9. Notwithstanding section 272C.6 , the licensing boards 16 included within the bureau department pursuant to subsection 17 1 may by rule establish the conditions under which the board 18 may supply to a licensee who is the subject of a disciplinary 19 complaint or investigation, prior to the initiation of a 20 disciplinary proceeding, all or such parts of a disciplinary 21 complaint, disciplinary or investigatory file, report, or other 22 information, as the board in its sole discretion believes would 23 aid the investigation or resolution of the matter. 24 10. Notwithstanding section 17A.6, subsection 2 , the 25 licensing boards included within the bureau department pursuant 26 to subsection 1 may adopt standards by reference to another 27 publication without providing a copy of the publication to the 28 administrative code editor if the publication containing the 29 standards is readily accessible on the internet at no cost and 30 the internet site at which the publication may be found is 31 included in the administrative rules that adopt the standard. 32 11. Renewal periods for all licenses and certificates of the 33 -1055- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1055/ 1568
H.F. _____ licensing boards included within the bureau department pursuant 34 to subsection 1 may be annual or multiyear, as provided by 35 rule. 1 12. A quorum of a licensing board included within the 2 bureau department pursuant to subsection 1 shall be a majority 3 of the members of the board and action may be taken upon a 4 majority vote of board members present at a meeting who are not 5 disqualified. 6 Sec. 1737. Section 710A.7, Code 2023, is amended to read as 7 follows: 8 710A.7 Peace officer referral. 9 If during the course of an investigation or prosecution 10 under this chapter a peace officer has reason to believe that 11 a person who purports to be licensed pursuant to chapter 152C 12 or 157 does not possess a valid license or is in violation of 13 any other state or federal laws, the peace officer may report 14 such noncompliance to the appropriate licensing board under 15 the professional licensure division within the department of 16 public health inspections, appeals, and licensing , and to the 17 appropriate state or federal authorities. 18 Sec. 1738. Section 727.2, subsection 2, paragraph b, 19 subparagraph (2), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 20 (2) A person who uses or explodes display fireworks while 21 the use of such devices is suspended by an order of the state 22 fire marshal director of the department of inspections, 23 appeals, and licensing pursuant to section 10A.511, subsection 24 6, commits a simple misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not 25 less than two hundred fifty dollars. 26 Sec. 1739. Section 727.2, subsection 3, paragraph c, 27 subparagraph (2), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 28 (2) A person who uses or explodes consumer fireworks or 29 novelties while the use of such devices is suspended by an 30 order of the state fire marshal director of the department 31 of inspections, appeals, and licensing pursuant to section 32 10A.511, subsection 6, commits a simple misdemeanor, punishable 33 -1056- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1056/ 1568
H.F. _____ by a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars. 34 Sec. 1740. Section 904.318, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 35 amended to read as follows: 1 2. The state fire marshal director of the department 2 of inspections, appeals, and licensing or the director’s 3 designee shall cause an annual inspection to be made of all the 4 institutions listed in section 904.102 and shall make a written 5 report of the inspection to the director. 6 Sec. 1741. REPEAL. Sections 100D.8 and 100D.9, Code 2023, 7 are repealed. 8 Sec. 1742. CODE EDITOR DIRECTIVE. 9 1. The Code editor is directed to make the following 10 transfers: 11 a. Section 100.11 to section 10A.513. 12 b. Section 100.12 to section 10A.514. 13 c. Section 100.13 to section 10A.515. 14 d. Section 100.14 to section 10A.516. 15 e. Section 100.16 to section 10A.517. 16 f. Section 100.18 to section 10A.518. 17 g. Section 100.19 to section 10A.519. 18 h. Section 100.19A to section 10A.520. 19 i. Section 100.26 to section 10A.521. 20 j. Section 100.31 to section 10A.522. 21 k. Section 100.35 to section 10A.523. 22 l. Section 100.38 to section 10A.525. 23 m. Section 100.39 to section 10A.524. 24 n. Section 135.11A to section 10A.503. 25 o. Section 135.11B to section 10A.504. 26 p. Section 135.31 to section 10A.505. 27 q. Section 135.37 to section 10A.531. 28 r. Section 135.37A to section 10A.532. 29 s. Section 135.105A to section 10A.902. 30 t. Section 135.105C to section 10A.903. 31 u. Section 546.10 to section 10A.506. 32 2. The Code editor is directed to rename article V of 33 -1057- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1057/ 1568
H.F. _____ chapter 10A as subchapter V and designate parts as follows: 34 a. Subchapter V shall be entitled “Licensing and 35 Regulation” and include sections 10A.501 through 10A.534. 1 b. Subchapter V, part 1, shall be entitled “General 2 Provisions” and include sections 10A.501 through 10A.510. 3 c. Subchapter V, part 2, shall be entitled “Fire Control” 4 and include sections 10A.511 through 10A.530. 5 d. Subchapter V, part 3, shall be entitled “Tattooing and 6 Hair Braiding” and include sections 10A.531 through 10A.534. 7 3. The Code editor is directed to create new subchapter 8 IX within chapter 10A which shall be entitled “Lead Abatement 9 Program” and include sections 10A.902 and 10A.903. 10 4. The Code editor may modify subchapter and part titles if 11 necessary and is directed to correct internal references in the 12 Code as necessary due to enactment of this section. 13 Sec. 1743. TRANSITION PROVISION. All fees collected under 14 chapters 543D and 543E and deposited into the department of 15 commerce revolving fund created in section 546.12, Code 2023, 16 as of the effective date of this division of this Act, shall be 17 transferred for deposit in the licensing and regulation fund as 18 created in this division of this Act. 19 ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES 20 Sec. 1744. Section 8A.415, subsection 1, paragraph b, Code 21 2023, is amended to read as follows: 22 b. If not satisfied, the employee may, within thirty 23 calendar days following the director’s response, file an 24 appeal with the public employment relations board. The 25 hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the rules of the 26 public employment relations board and the Iowa administrative 27 procedure Act, chapter 17A . Decisions rendered shall be based 28 upon a standard of substantial compliance with this subchapter 29 and the rules of the department. Decisions by the public 30 employment relations board constitute final agency action. 31 However, if the employee is an administrative law judge 32 appointed or employed by the public employment relations board, 33 -1058- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1058/ 1568
H.F. _____ the employee’s appeal shall be heard by an administrative law 34 judge employed by the administrative hearings division of the 35 department of inspections and appeals in accordance with the 1 provisions of section 10A.801 , whose decision shall constitute 2 final agency action. 3 Sec. 1745. Section 8A.415, subsection 2, paragraph b, Code 4 2023, is amended to read as follows: 5 b. If not satisfied, the employee may, within thirty 6 calendar days following the director’s response, file an appeal 7 with the public employment relations board. The employee has 8 the right to a hearing closed to the public, unless a public 9 hearing is requested by the employee. The hearing shall 10 otherwise be conducted in accordance with the rules of the 11 public employment relations board and the Iowa administrative 12 procedure Act, chapter 17A . If the public employment relations 13 board finds that the action taken by the appointing authority 14 was for political, religious, racial, national origin, sex, 15 age, or other reasons not constituting just cause, the employee 16 may be reinstated without loss of pay or benefits for the 17 elapsed period, or the public employment relations board may 18 provide other appropriate remedies. Decisions by the public 19 employment relations board constitute final agency action. 20 However, if the employee is an administrative law judge 21 appointed or employed by the public employment relations board, 22 the employee’s appeal shall be heard by an administrative law 23 judge employed by the administrative hearings division of the 24 department of inspections and appeals in accordance with the 25 provisions of section 10A.801 , whose decision shall constitute 26 final agency action. 27 Sec. 1746. Section 96.6, subsection 3, paragraph b, Code 28 2023, is amended to read as follows: 29 b. Appeals from the initial determination shall be heard by 30 an administrative law judge employed by the department division 31 of administrative hearings created by section 10A.801 . An 32 administrative law judge’s decision may be appealed by any 33 -1059- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1059/ 1568
H.F. _____ party to the employment appeal board created in section 10A.601 34 or directly to the district court. 35 Sec. 1747. Section 216.15, subsection 3, paragraph a, Code 1 2023, is amended to read as follows: 2 a. After the filing of a verified complaint, a true copy 3 shall be served within twenty days on the person against whom 4 the complaint is filed, except as provided in subsection 4 . 5 An authorized member of the commission staff shall make a 6 prompt investigation and shall issue a recommendation to an 7 administrative law judge employed either by the commission or 8 by the division of administrative hearings created by section 9 10A.801 , who shall then issue a determination of probable cause 10 or no probable cause. 11 Sec. 1748. Section 256.7, subsection 6, Code 2023, is 12 amended to read as follows: 13 6. Hear appeals of persons aggrieved by decisions of boards 14 of directors of school corporations under chapter 290 and 15 other appeals prescribed by law. The state board may review 16 the record and shall review the decision of the director of 17 the department of education or the administrative law judge 18 employed by the division of administrative hearings created 19 by section 10A.801 and designated for any appeals heard and 20 decided by the director under chapter 290 , and may affirm, 21 modify, or vacate the decision, or may direct a rehearing 22 before the director. 23 Sec. 1749. Section 256B.6, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 24 amended to read as follows: 25 4. Notwithstanding section 17A.11 , the state board 26 of education shall adopt rules for the appointment of an 27 impartial administrative law judge employed by the division 28 of administrative hearings created by section 10A.801 for 29 special education appeals. The rules shall comply with federal 30 statutes and regulations. 31 Sec. 1750. Section 272.14, Code 2023, is amended to read as 32 follows: 33 -1060- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1060/ 1568
H.F. _____ 272.14 Appointment of administrative law judges. 34 The board shall maintain a list of qualified persons 35 employed by the division of administrative hearings created 1 by section 10A.801 and who are experienced in the educational 2 system of this state to serve as administrative law judges when 3 a hearing is requested under section 279.24 . When requested 4 under section 279.24 , the board shall submit a list of five 5 qualified administrative law judges from the list maintained 6 by the board to the parties. The parties shall select one of 7 the five qualified persons to conduct the hearing as provided 8 in section 279.24 . The hearing shall be held pursuant to 9 the provisions of chapter 17A relating to contested cases. 10 The full costs of the hearing shall be shared equally by the 11 parties. 12 Sec. 1751. Section 279.24, subsection 5, paragraph c, Code 13 2023, is amended to read as follows: 14 c. Within five days after receipt of the written notice 15 that the school board has voted to consider termination of 16 the contract, the administrator may request a private hearing 17 in writing to the secretary of the school board. The board 18 shall then forward the notification to the board of educational 19 examiners along with a request that the board of educational 20 examiners submit a list of five qualified administrative law 21 judges who are employed by the division of administrative 22 hearings created by section 10A.801 to the parties. Within 23 three days from receipt of the list the parties shall select an 24 administrative law judge by alternately removing a name from 25 the list until only one name remains. The person whose name 26 remains shall be the administrative law judge. The parties 27 shall determine by lot which party shall remove the first name 28 from the list. The private hearing shall be held no sooner 29 than twenty days and not later than forty days following the 30 administrator’s request unless the parties otherwise agree. 31 If the administrator does not request a private hearing, 32 the school board, not later than May 31, may determine the 33 -1061- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1061/ 1568
H.F. _____ continuance or discontinuance of the contract and, if the 34 board determines to continue the administrator’s contract, 35 whether to suspend the administrator with or without pay for a 1 period specified by the board. School board action shall be by 2 majority roll call vote entered on the minutes of the meeting. 3 Notice of school board action shall be personally delivered or 4 mailed to the administrator. 5 CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION 6 Sec. 1752. Section 216.3, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 7 amended to read as follows: 8 1. The Iowa state civil rights commission shall consist 9 is created within the department of inspections, appeals, and 10 licensing consisting of seven members appointed by the governor 11 subject to confirmation by the senate. Appointments shall be 12 made to provide geographical area representation insofar as 13 practicable. No more than four members of the commission shall 14 belong to the same political party. Members appointed to the 15 commission shall serve for four-year staggered terms beginning 16 and ending as provided by section 69.19 . 17 CONFORMING CHANGES 18 Sec. 1753. Section 8A.412, subsection 19, Code 2023, is 19 amended to read as follows: 20 19. The superintendent of the banking division of the 21 department of commerce, all members of the state banking 22 council, and all employees of the banking division except for 23 employees of the professional licensing and regulation bureau 24 of the division . 25 Sec. 1754. Section 8A.457, Code 2023, is amended to read as 26 follows: 27 8A.457 Workers’ compensation claims. 28 The director shall employ appropriate staff to handle and 29 adjust claims of state employees for workers’ compensation 30 benefits pursuant to chapter 10A, subchapter III, and 31 chapters 85 , 85A , and 85B , and 86 , or with the approval of 32 the executive council contract for the services or purchase 33 -1062- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1062/ 1568
H.F. _____ workers’ compensation insurance coverage for state employees or 34 selected groups of state employees. A state employee workers’ 35 compensation fund is created in the state treasury under the 1 control of the department to pay state employee workers’ 2 compensation claims and administrative costs. The department 3 shall establish a rating formula and assess premiums to all 4 agencies, departments, and divisions of the state including 5 those which have not received an appropriation for the payment 6 of workers’ compensation insurance and which operate from 7 moneys other than from the general fund of the state. The 8 department shall collect the premiums and deposit them into the 9 state employee workers’ compensation fund. Notwithstanding 10 section 8.33 , moneys deposited in the state employee workers’ 11 compensation fund shall not revert to the general fund of the 12 state at the end of any fiscal year, but shall remain in the 13 state employee workers’ compensation fund and be continuously 14 available to pay state employee workers’ compensation claims. 15 The director may, to the extent practicable, contract with 16 a private organization to handle the processing and payment 17 of claims and services rendered under the provisions of this 18 section . 19 Sec. 1755. Section 8A.504, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 20 amended to read as follows: 21 3. In the case of multiple claims to payments filed under 22 this section , priority shall be given to claims filed by 23 the child support recovery unit or the foster care recovery 24 unit, next priority shall be given to claims filed by the 25 clerk of the district court, next priority shall be given 26 to claims filed by the college student aid commission, next 27 priority shall be given to claims filed by the investigations 28 division of the department of inspections , and appeals, and 29 licensing relating to investigations by the department, and 30 last priority shall be given to claims filed by other public 31 agencies. In the case of multiple claims in which the priority 32 is not otherwise provided by this subsection , priority shall be 33 -1063- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1063/ 1568
H.F. _____ determined in accordance with rules to be established by the 34 director. 35 Sec. 1756. Section 8A.512, subsection 1, paragraph b, 1 subparagraph (1), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 2 (1) Claims by state employees for benefits pursuant to 3 chapter 10A, subchapter III, and chapters 85 , 85A , and 85B , and 4 86 are subject to limitations provided in those chapters. 5 Sec. 1757. Section 13B.1, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 6 amended to read as follows: 7 3. “Department” means the department of inspections , and 8 appeals , and licensing . 9 Sec. 1758. Section 13B.2, Code 2023, is amended to read as 10 follows: 11 13B.2 Position established. 12 The position of state public defender is established within 13 the department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing . The 14 governor shall appoint the state public defender, who shall 15 serve at the pleasure of the governor, subject to confirmation 16 by the senate, no less frequently than once every four years, 17 whether or not there has been a new state public defender 18 appointed during that time, and shall establish the state 19 public defender’s salary. 20 Sec. 1759. Section 13B.6, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 21 amended to read as follows: 22 2. The department of inspections , and appeals , and 23 licensing shall provide internal accounting and related fiscal 24 services for the state public defender. 25 Sec. 1760. Section 15.108, subsection 7, paragraph f, Code 26 2023, is amended to read as follows: 27 f. To the extent feasible, cooperate with the department of 28 workforce development and the division of workers’ compensation 29 of the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing to 30 establish a program to educate existing employers and new or 31 potential employers on the rates and workings of the state 32 unemployment compensation program and the state workers’ 33 -1064- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1064/ 1568
H.F. _____ compensation program. 34 Sec. 1761. Section 15E.208, subsection 4, paragraph b, Code 35 2023, is amended to read as follows: 1 b. An agricultural products processor, if the processor or 2 a person owning a controlling interest in the processor has 3 demonstrated, within the most recent consecutive three-year 4 period prior to the application for financing, a continuous and 5 flagrant disregard for the health and safety of its employees 6 or the quality of the environment. Violations of environmental 7 protection statutes, rules, or regulations shall be reported 8 for the most recent five-year period prior to application. 9 Evidence of such disregard shall include a history of serious 10 or uncorrected violations of state or federal law protecting 11 occupational health and safety or the environment, including 12 but not limited to serious or uncorrected violations of 13 occupational safety and health standards enforced by the 14 division of labor services of the department of workforce 15 development inspections, appeals, and licensing pursuant to 16 chapter 84A 10A , or rules enforced by the department of natural 17 resources pursuant to chapter 455B or 459, subchapters II and 18 III . 19 Sec. 1762. Section 17A.11, subsection 1, paragraph c, Code 20 2023, is amended to read as follows: 21 c. For purposes of paragraph “a” , the division of 22 administrative hearings established in section 10A.801 shall 23 be treated as a wholly separate agency from the department of 24 inspections , and appeals , and licensing . 25 Sec. 1763. Section 35D.15, subsection 2, paragraph c, 26 subparagraph (2), subparagraph divisions (c), (d), and (e), 27 Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 28 (c) If the member is not satisfied with the decision of the 29 commission, the member may appeal the commission’s decision 30 by filing an appeal with the department of inspections , and 31 appeals , and licensing within five calendar days of being 32 notified in writing of the commission’s decision. 33 -1065- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1065/ 1568
H.F. _____ (d) The department of inspections , and appeals , and 34 licensing shall render a decision on the appeal of the 35 commission’s decision and notify the member of the decision, 1 in writing, within fifteen calendar days of the filing of the 2 appeal with the department. 3 (e) The maximum time period that shall elapse between 4 receipt by the member of the discharge notice and actual 5 discharge shall not exceed fifty-five days, which includes the 6 thirty-day discharge notice period and any time during which 7 any appeals to the commission or the department of inspections , 8 and appeals , and licensing are pending. 9 Sec. 1764. Section 35D.15, subsection 2, paragraph c, 10 subparagraph (3), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 11 (3) If a member is not satisfied with the decision of the 12 department of inspections , and appeals, and licensing, the 13 member may seek judicial review in accordance with chapter 17A . 14 A member’s discharge under this subsection shall be stayed 15 while judicial review is pending. 16 Sec. 1765. Section 35D.15, subsection 2, paragraph f, Code 17 2023, is amended to read as follows: 18 f. Any involuntary discharge by the commandant under 19 this subsection shall comply with the rules adopted by the 20 commission under this subsection and by the department of 21 inspections , and appeals , and licensing pursuant to section 22 135C.14, subsection 8 , paragraph “f” . 23 Sec. 1766. Section 53.8, subsection 3, paragraph a, Code 24 2023, is amended to read as follows: 25 a. When an application for an absentee ballot is received 26 by the commissioner of any county from a registered voter who 27 is a patient in a hospital in that county, a tenant of an 28 assisted living program in that county as shown by the list 29 of certifications provided the commissioner under section 30 231C.21 , or a resident of any facility in that county shown to 31 be a health care facility by the list of licenses provided the 32 commissioner under section 135C.29 , the absentee ballot shall 33 -1066- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1066/ 1568
H.F. _____ be delivered to the voter and returned to the commissioner in 34 the manner prescribed by section 53.22 . For purposes of this 35 paragraph, “assisted living program” means a program certified 1 pursuant to section 231C.3 that meets the standards for a 2 dementia-specific assisted living program, as established 3 by rule by the department of inspections , and appeals , and 4 licensing . 5 Sec. 1767. Section 53.22, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 6 amended to read as follows: 7 1. For purposes of this section , “assisted living program” 8 means a program certified pursuant to section 231C.3 that meets 9 the standards for a dementia-specific assisted living program, 10 as established by rule by the department of inspections , and 11 appeals , and licensing . 12 Sec. 1768. Section 68B.2, subsection 23, Code 2023, is 13 amended to read as follows: 14 23. “Regulatory agency” means the department of agriculture 15 and land stewardship, department of workforce development, 16 department of commerce, Iowa department of public health, 17 department of public safety, department of education, state 18 board of regents, department of human services, department of 19 revenue, department of inspections , and appeals, and licensing, 20 department of administrative services, public employment 21 relations board, state department of transportation, civil 22 rights commission, department of public defense, department of 23 homeland security and emergency management, Iowa ethics and 24 campaign disclosure board, and department of natural resources. 25 Sec. 1769. Section 73.16, subsection 2, paragraph c, 26 subparagraph (1), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 27 (1) The director of each department and agency of state 28 government shall cooperate with the director of the department 29 of inspections , and appeals, and licensing, the director of 30 the economic development authority, and the director of the 31 department of management and do all acts necessary to carry out 32 the provisions of this subchapter . 33 -1067- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1067/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 1770. Section 80.15, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 34 amended to read as follows: 35 2. During the period of twelve months after appointment, a 1 peace officer of the department is subject to dismissal at the 2 will of the commissioner. After the twelve months’ service, 3 a peace officer of the department, who was appointed after 4 having passed the examinations, is not subject to dismissal, 5 suspension, disciplinary demotion, or other disciplinary action 6 resulting in the loss of pay unless charges have been filed 7 with the department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing 8 and a hearing held by the employment appeal board created by 9 section 10A.601 , if requested by the peace officer, at which 10 the peace officer has an opportunity to present a defense 11 to the charges. The decision of the appeal board is final, 12 subject to the right of judicial review in accordance with 13 the terms of the Iowa administrative procedure Act, chapter 14 17A . However, these procedures as to dismissal, suspension, 15 demotion, or other discipline do not apply to a peace officer 16 who is covered by a collective bargaining agreement which 17 provides otherwise, and do not apply to the demotion of a 18 division head to the rank which the division head held at the 19 time of appointment as division head, if any. A division head 20 who is demoted has the right to return to the rank which the 21 division head held at the time of appointment as division head, 22 if any. 23 Sec. 1771. Section 84A.5, subsection 6, Code 2023, is 24 amended to read as follows: 25 6. The director of the department of workforce development 26 shall form a coordinating committee composed of the director 27 of the department of workforce development , the labor 28 commissioner, the workers’ compensation commissioner, and 29 other administrators. The committee shall monitor federal 30 compliance issues relating to coordination of functions among 31 the divisions within the department . 32 Sec. 1772. Section 85.3, subsection 2, Code 2023, is amended 33 -1068- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1068/ 1568
H.F. _____ to read as follows: 34 2. Any employer who is a nonresident of this state, for whom 35 services are performed within this state by any employee, is 1 deemed to be doing business in this state by virtue of having 2 such services performed and the employer and employee shall 3 be subject to the jurisdiction of the workers’ compensation 4 commissioner and to all of the provisions of chapter 10A, 5 subchapter III, this chapter , and chapters 85A , 85B , 86 , and 6 87 , as to any and all personal injuries sustained by the 7 employee arising out of and in the course of such employment 8 within this state. In addition, every corporation, individual, 9 personal representative, partnership, or association that has 10 the necessary minimum contact with this state shall be subject 11 to the jurisdiction of the workers’ compensation commissioner, 12 and the workers’ compensation commissioner shall hold such 13 corporation, individual, personal representative, partnership, 14 or association amenable to suit in this state in every case not 15 contrary to the provisions of the Constitution of the United 16 States. 17 Sec. 1773. Section 85.3, subsection 3, paragraph b, Code 18 2023, is amended to read as follows: 19 b. In addition to those persons authorized to receive 20 personal service as in civil actions as permitted by chapter 21 17A and this chapter , such employer shall be deemed to have 22 appointed the secretary of state of this state as its lawful 23 attorney upon whom may be served or delivered any and all 24 notices authorized or required by the provisions of chapter 25 10A, subchapter III, this chapter , and chapters 85A , 85B , 86 , 26 87 , and 17A , and to agree that any and all such services or 27 deliveries of notice on the secretary of state shall be of the 28 same legal force and validity as if personally served upon or 29 delivered to such nonresident employer in this state. 30 Sec. 1774. Section 85.26, subsections 1 and 2, Code 2023, 31 are amended to read as follows: 32 1. An original proceeding for benefits under chapter 33 -1069- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1069/ 1568
H.F. _____ 10A, subchapter III, this chapter , or chapter 85A , or 85B , 34 or 86 , shall not be maintained in any contested case unless 35 the proceeding is commenced within two years from the date of 1 the occurrence of the injury for which benefits are claimed 2 or, if weekly compensation benefits are paid under section 3 86.13 , within three years from the date of the last payment 4 of weekly compensation benefits. For the purposes of this 5 section , “date of the occurrence of the injury” means the date 6 that the employee knew or should have known that the injury was 7 work-related. 8 2. An award for payments or an agreement for settlement 9 provided by section 86.13 for benefits under this chapter or 10 chapter 85A or 85B , where the amount has not been commuted, 11 may be reviewed upon commencement of reopening proceedings 12 by the employer or the employee within three years from the 13 date of the last payment of weekly benefits made under the 14 award or agreement. If an award for payments or agreement for 15 settlement as provided by section 86.13 for benefits under this 16 chapter or chapter 85A or 85B has been made and the amount 17 has not been commuted, or if a denial of liability is not 18 filed with the workers’ compensation commissioner and notice 19 of the denial is not mailed to the employee, in the form and 20 manner required by the commissioner, within six months of the 21 commencement of weekly compensation benefits, the commissioner 22 may at any time upon proper application make a determination 23 and appropriate order concerning the entitlement of an employee 24 to benefits provided for in section 85.27 . The failure to 25 file a denial of liability does not constitute an admission of 26 liability under chapter 10A, subchapter III, this chapter , or 27 chapter 85A , or 85B , or 86 . 28 Sec. 1775. Section 85.31, subsection 5, Code 2023, is 29 amended to read as follows: 30 5. Except as otherwise provided by treaty, whenever, under 31 the provisions of chapter 10A, subchapter III, this chapter , 32 and chapters 86 and chapter 87 , compensation is payable to a 33 -1070- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1070/ 1568
H.F. _____ dependent who is an alien not residing in the United States at 34 the time of the injury, the employer shall pay fifty percent of 35 the compensation herein otherwise provided to such dependent, 1 and the other fifty percent shall be paid into the second 2 injury fund in the custody of the treasurer of state. But if 3 the nonresident alien dependent is a citizen of a government 4 having a compensation law which excludes citizens of the United 5 States, either resident or nonresident, from partaking of the 6 benefits of such law in as favorable degree as herein extended 7 to the nonresident alien, then the compensation which would 8 otherwise be payable to the dependent shall be paid into the 9 second injury fund in the custody of the treasurer of state. 10 Sec. 1776. Section 85.34, subsections 4, 5, and 7, Code 11 2023, are amended to read as follows: 12 4. Credits for excess payments. If an employee is paid 13 weekly compensation benefits for temporary total disability 14 under section 85.33, subsection 1 , for a healing period 15 under section 85.34, subsection 1 , or for temporary partial 16 disability under section 85.33, subsection 2 , in excess of that 17 required by chapter 10A, subchapter III, this chapter , and 18 chapters 85A , and 85B , and 86 , the excess paid by the employer 19 shall be credited against the liability of the employer for 20 any future weekly benefits due for an injury to that employee, 21 provided that the employer or the employer’s representative has 22 acted in good faith in determining and notifying an employee 23 when the temporary total disability, healing period, or 24 temporary partial disability benefits are terminated. 25 5. Recovery of employee overpayment. If an employee is paid 26 any weekly benefits in excess of that required by chapter 10A, 27 subchapter III, this chapter , and chapters 85A , and 85B , and 28 86 , the excess paid by the employer shall be credited against 29 the liability of the employer for any future weekly benefits 30 due pursuant to subsection 2 , for any current or subsequent 31 injury to the same employee. 32 7. Successive disabilities. An employer is liable for 33 -1071- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1071/ 1568
H.F. _____ compensating only that portion of an employee’s disability that 34 arises out of and in the course of the employee’s employment 35 with the employer and that relates to the injury that serves 1 as the basis for the employee’s claim for compensation under 2 chapter 10A, subchapter III, this chapter , or chapter 85A , or 3 85B , or 86 . An employer is not liable for compensating an 4 employee’s preexisting disability that arose out of and in the 5 course of employment from a prior injury with the employer, 6 to the extent that the employee’s preexisting disability has 7 already been compensated under chapter 10A, subchapter III, 8 this chapter , or chapter 85A , or 85B , or 86 . An employer is not 9 liable for compensating an employee’s preexisting disability 10 that arose out of and in the course of employment with a 11 different employer or from causes unrelated to employment. 12 Sec. 1777. Section 85.35, subsections 1 and 10, Code 2023, 13 are amended to read as follows: 14 1. The parties to a contested case or persons who are 15 involved in a dispute which could culminate in a contested case 16 may enter into a settlement of any claim arising under chapter 17 10A, subchapter III, this chapter , or chapter 85A , or 85B , or 18 86 , providing for disposition of the claim. The settlement 19 shall be in writing on forms prescribed by the workers’ 20 compensation commissioner and submitted to the workers’ 21 compensation commissioner for approval. 22 10. Approval of a settlement by the workers’ compensation 23 commissioner is binding on the parties and shall not be 24 construed as an original proceeding. Notwithstanding any 25 provisions of chapter 10A, subchapter III, this chapter , 26 and chapters 85A , 85B , 86 , and 87 , an approved compromise 27 settlement shall constitute a final bar to any further rights 28 arising under chapter 10A, subchapter III, this chapter , and 29 chapters 85A , 85B , 86 , and 87 regarding the subject matter of 30 the compromise and a payment made pursuant to a compromise 31 settlement agreement shall not be construed as the payment of 32 weekly compensation. 33 -1072- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1072/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 1778. Section 85.55, subsection 2, unnumbered 34 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 35 For purposes of chapter 10A, subchapter III, this chapter , 1 and chapters 86 and chapter 87 , a franchisor shall not be 2 considered to be an employer of a franchisee or of an employee 3 of a franchisee unless any of the following conditions apply: 4 Sec. 1779. Section 85.59, subsection 7, Code 2023, is 5 amended to read as follows: 6 7. Responsibility for the filings required by chapter 7 86 chapter 10A, subchapter III, for injuries resulting in 8 permanent disability or death and as modified by this section 9 shall be made in the same manner as for other employees of the 10 institution. 11 Sec. 1780. Section 85.60, Code 2023, is amended to read as 12 follows: 13 85.60 Injuries while in work-based learning opportunity, 14 employment training, or evaluation. 15 A person participating in a work-based learning opportunity 16 referred to in section 85.61 , or receiving earnings while 17 engaged in employment training or while undergoing an 18 employment evaluation under the direction of a rehabilitation 19 facility approved for purchase-of-service contracts or for 20 referrals by the department of human services or the department 21 of education, who sustains an injury arising out of and in the 22 course of the work-based learning opportunity participation, 23 employment training, or employment evaluation is entitled 24 to benefits as provided in chapter 10A, subchapter III, 25 this chapter , chapter 85A , and chapter 85B , and chapter 86 . 26 Notwithstanding the minimum benefit provisions of this chapter , 27 a person referred to in this section and entitled to benefits 28 under this chapter is entitled to receive a minimum weekly 29 benefit amount for a permanent partial disability under section 30 85.34, subsection 2 , or for a permanent total disability under 31 section 85.34, subsection 3 , equal to the weekly benefit amount 32 of a person whose gross weekly earnings are thirty-five percent 33 -1073- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1073/ 1568
H.F. _____ of the statewide average weekly wage computed pursuant to 34 section 96.3 and in effect at the time of the injury. 35 Sec. 1781. Section 85.61, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 1 2023, is amended to read as follows: 2 In chapter 10A, subchapter III, this chapter , and chapters 3 86 and chapter 87 , unless the context otherwise requires, the 4 following definitions of terms shall prevail: 5 Sec. 1782. Section 85.61, subsection 12, paragraph b, Code 6 2023, is amended to read as follows: 7 b. The term “worker” or “employee” shall include the 8 singular and plural. Any reference to a worker or employee 9 who has been injured shall, when such worker or employee 10 is dead, include the worker’s or employee’s dependents as 11 defined in this chapter or the worker’s or employee’s legal 12 representatives; and where the worker or employee is a minor 13 or incompetent, it shall include the minor’s or incompetent 14 person’s guardian, next friend, or trustee. Notwithstanding 15 any law prohibiting the employment of minors, all minor 16 employees shall be entitled to the benefits of chapter 10A, 17 subchapter III, this chapter , and chapters 86 and chapter 87 18 regardless of the age of such minor employee. 19 Sec. 1783. Section 85.70, subsection 2, paragraph f, Code 20 2023, is amended to read as follows: 21 f. Beginning on or before December 1, 2018, the department 22 of workforce development, in cooperation with the department of 23 education, the workers’ compensation division of the department 24 of inspections, appeals, and licensing, the insurance division 25 of the department of commerce, and all community colleges 26 that are participating in the new career vocational training 27 and education program, shall prepare an annual report for 28 submission to the general assembly that provides information 29 about the status of the program including but not limited to 30 the utilization of and participants in the program, program 31 completion rates, employment rates after completion of the 32 program and the types of employment obtained by the program 33 -1074- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1074/ 1568
H.F. _____ participants, and the effects of the program on workers’ 34 compensation premium rates. 35 Sec. 1784. Section 85B.14, Code 2023, is amended to read as 1 follows: 2 85B.14 Applicable chapters. 3 Chapters Chapter 10A, subchapter III, and chapters 17A , 4 and 85 , and 86 , so far as applicable, and not inconsistent 5 with this chapter , apply in cases of compensable occupational 6 hearing loss. 7 Sec. 1785. Section 87.1, subsection 1, Code 2023, is amended 8 to read as follows: 9 1. Every employer subject to the provisions of chapter 10 10A, subchapter III, this chapter , and chapters 85 , 85A , and 11 85B , and 86 , unless relieved as hereinafter provided from the 12 requirements imposed under chapter 10A, subchapter III, this 13 chapter , and chapters 85 , 85A , and 85B , and 86 , shall insure 14 the employer’s liability under chapter 10A, subchapter III, 15 this chapter , and chapters 85 , 85A , and 85B , and 86 in some 16 corporation, association, or organization approved by the 17 commissioner of insurance. 18 Sec. 1786. Section 87.2, subsection 2, Code 2023, is amended 19 to read as follows: 20 2. An employer coming under the provisions of chapter 10A, 21 subchapter III, this chapter , and chapters 85 , 85A , and 85B , 22 and 86 who fails to comply with this section , or to post and 23 keep the above notice in the manner and form required, shall be 24 guilty of a simple misdemeanor. 25 Sec. 1787. Section 87.6, Code 2023, is amended to read as 26 follows: 27 87.6 Certificate of approval. 28 When such scheme or plan is approved by the workers’ 29 compensation commissioner, the commissioner shall issue a 30 certificate to that effect, whereupon it shall be legal for 31 such employer, or group of employers, to contract with any or 32 all of the workers of the employer or group of employers to 33 -1075- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1075/ 1568
H.F. _____ substitute such scheme or plan for the provisions relating to 34 compensation and insurance during a period of time fixed by 35 said department the insurance division of the department of 1 insurance and financial services . 2 Sec. 1788. Section 87.11, subsections 3 and 4, Code 2023, 3 are amended to read as follows: 4 3. a. If an employer becomes insolvent and a debtor under 5 11 U.S.C., on or after January 1, 1990, the commissioner of 6 insurance may request of the workers’ compensation commissioner 7 that all future payments of workers’ compensation weekly 8 benefits, medical expenses, or other payments pursuant to 9 chapter 10A, subchapter III, this chapter , or chapter 85 , 85A , 10 or 85B , or 86 , be commuted to a present lump sum. The workers’ 11 compensation commissioner shall fix the lump sum of probable 12 future medical expenses and weekly compensation benefits, or 13 other benefits payable pursuant to chapter 10A, subchapter III, 14 this chapter , or chapter 85 , 85A , or 85B , or 86 , capitalized 15 at their present value upon the basis of interest at the rate 16 provided in section 535.3 for court judgments and decrees. The 17 commissioner of insurance shall be discharged from all further 18 liability for the commuted workers’ compensation claim upon 19 payment of the present lump sum to either the claimant, or a 20 licensed insurer for purchase of an annuity or other periodic 21 payment plan for the benefit of the claimant. 22 b. The commissioner of insurance shall not be required to 23 pay more for all claims of an insolvent self-insured employer 24 than is available for payment of such claims from the security 25 given under this section . 26 4. Notwithstanding contrary provisions of section 85.45 , 27 any future payment of medical expenses, weekly compensation 28 benefits, or other payments by the commissioner of insurance 29 from the security given under this section , pursuant to 30 chapter 10A, subchapter III, this chapter , or chapter 85 , 85A , 31 or 85B , or 86 , shall be deemed an undue expense, hardship, 32 or inconvenience upon the employer for purposes of a full 33 -1076- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1076/ 1568
H.F. _____ commutation pursuant to section 85.45, subsection 1 , paragraph 34 “b” . 35 Sec. 1789. Section 87.13, Code 2023, is amended to read as 1 follows: 2 87.13 Interpretative clause. 3 All provisions in chapter 10A, subchapter III, and chapters 4 85 , 85A , 85B , 86 , and this chapter relating to compensation 5 for injuries sustained arising out of and in the course of 6 employment in the operation of coal mines or production of 7 coal under any system of removing coal for sale are exclusive, 8 compulsory and obligatory upon the employer and employee in 9 such employment. 10 Sec. 1790. Section 87.14A, Code 2023, is amended to read as 11 follows: 12 87.14A Insurance required. 13 An employer subject to chapter 10A, subchapter III, this 14 chapter , and chapters 85 , 85A , and 85B , and 86 shall not 15 engage in business without first obtaining insurance covering 16 compensation benefits or obtaining relief from insurance as 17 provided in this chapter . A person who willfully and knowingly 18 violates this section is guilty of a class “D” felony. 19 Sec. 1791. Section 87.21, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 20 2023, is amended to read as follows: 21 Any employer, except an employer with respect to an exempt 22 employee under section 85.1 , who has failed to insure the 23 employer’s liability in one of the ways provided in this 24 chapter , unless relieved from carrying such insurance as 25 provided in section 87.11 , is liable to an employee for 26 a personal injury in the course of and arising out of the 27 employment, and the employee may enforce the liability by an 28 action at law for damages, or may collect compensation as 29 provided in chapter 10A, subchapter III, and chapters 85 , 85A , 30 and 85B , and 86 . In actions by the employee for damages under 31 this section , the following rules apply: 32 Sec. 1792. Section 88.1, subsection 3, Code 2023, is amended 33 -1077- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1077/ 1568
H.F. _____ to read as follows: 34 3. Authorizing the labor commissioner to set mandatory 35 occupational safety and health standards applicable to 1 businesses, and by providing for an adjudicatory process 2 through the employment appeal board within the department 3 of inspections , and appeals , and licensing for carrying out 4 adjudicatory functions under this chapter . 5 Sec. 1793. Section 88.2, subsections 1 and 4, Code 2023, are 6 amended to read as follows: 7 1. The labor commissioner, appointed pursuant to section 8 91.2 , and the division of labor services of the department 9 of workforce development inspections, appeals, and licensing 10 created in section 84A.1 10A.106 shall administer this chapter . 11 4. Subject to the approval of the director of the 12 department of workforce development inspections, appeals, and 13 licensing , the labor commissioner may enter into contracts 14 with any state agency, with or without reimbursement, for 15 the purpose of obtaining the services, facilities, and 16 personnel of the agency, and with the consent of any state 17 agency or any political subdivision of the state, accept and 18 use the services, facilities, and personnel of the agency or 19 political subdivision, and employ experts and consultants or 20 organizations, in order to expeditiously, efficiently, and 21 economically effectuate the purposes of this chapter . The 22 agreements under this subsection are subject to approval of the 23 executive council if approval is required by law. 24 Sec. 1794. Section 88A.1, subsections 4 and 6, Code 2023, 25 are amended by striking the subsections. 26 Sec. 1795. Section 88A.1, Code 2023, is amended by adding 27 the following new subsections: 28 NEW SUBSECTION . 6A. “Department” means the department of 29 inspections, appeals, and licensing. 30 NEW SUBSECTION . 6B. “Director” means the director of the 31 department of inspections, appeals, and licensing. 32 Sec. 1796. Section 88A.2, Code 2023, is amended to read as 33 -1078- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1078/ 1568
H.F. _____ follows: 34 88A.2 Permit required. 35 1. No amusement device or ride, concession booth, or any 1 related electrical equipment shall be operated at a carnival 2 or fair in this state without a permit having been issued by 3 the commissioner director to an operator of such equipment. On 4 or before the first of May of each year, any person required 5 to obtain a permit by this chapter shall apply to the division 6 department for a permit on a form furnished by the commissioner 7 director which form shall contain such information as the 8 commissioner director may require. The commissioner director 9 may waive the requirement that an application for a permit 10 must be filed on or before the first of May of each year if 11 the applicant gives satisfactory proof to the commissioner 12 director that the applicant could not reasonably comply with 13 the date requirement and if the applicant immediately applies 14 for a permit after the need for a permit is first determined. 15 For the purpose of determining if an amusement ride, amusement 16 device, concession booth, or any related electrical equipment 17 is in safe operating condition and will provide protection 18 to the public using such ride, device, booth, or related 19 electrical equipment, each amusement ride, amusement device, 20 concession booth, or related electrical equipment shall be 21 inspected by the commissioner director before it is initially 22 placed in operation in this state, and shall thereafter be 23 inspected at least once each year. 24 2. If, after inspection, an amusement device or ride, 25 concession booth, or related electrical equipment is found 26 to comply with the rules adopted under this chapter , the 27 commissioner director shall, upon payment of the permit fee 28 and the inspection fee, permit the operation of the amusement 29 device or ride or concession booth or to use any related 30 electrical equipment. 31 3. If, after inspection, additions or alterations 32 are contemplated which change a structure, mechanism, 33 -1079- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1079/ 1568
H.F. _____ classification, or capacity, the operator shall notify the 34 commissioner director of the operator’s intentions in writing 35 and provide any plans or diagrams requested by the commissioner 1 director . 2 Sec. 1797. Section 88A.3, Code 2023, is amended to read as 3 follows: 4 88A.3 Rules. 5 1. The commissioner director shall adopt rules pursuant to 6 chapter 17A for the safe installation, repair, maintenance, 7 use, operation, and inspection of amusement devices, amusement 8 rides, concession booths, and related electrical equipment at 9 carnivals and fairs to the extent necessary for the protection 10 of the public. The rules shall be based on generally accepted 11 engineering standards and shall be concerned with, but not 12 necessarily limited to, engineering force stresses, safety 13 devices, and preventive maintenance. If standards are 14 available in suitable form, the standards may be incorporated 15 by reference. The rules shall provide for the reporting of 16 accidents and injuries incurred from the operation of amusement 17 devices or rides, concession booths, or related electrical 18 equipment. 19 2. The commissioner director may modify or repeal any rule 20 adopted under the provisions of this chapter . 21 Sec. 1798. Section 88A.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 22 follows: 23 88A.5 Fees to general fund. 24 All fees collected by the division department under 25 the provisions of this chapter shall be transmitted to the 26 treasurer of state and credited by the treasurer to the general 27 fund of the state. 28 Sec. 1799. Section 88A.6, Code 2023, is amended to read as 29 follows: 30 88A.6 Personnel. 31 The commissioner director may employ inspectors and any 32 other personnel deemed necessary to carry out the provisions 33 -1080- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1080/ 1568
H.F. _____ of this chapter , subject to the provisions of chapter 8A, 34 subchapter IV . 35 Sec. 1800. Section 88A.7, Code 2023, is amended to read as 1 follows: 2 88A.7 Cessation order. 3 The commissioner director may order, in writing, a temporary 4 cessation of operation of any amusement device or ride, 5 concession booth, or related electrical equipment if it has 6 been determined after inspection to be hazardous or unsafe. 7 Operation of the amusement device or ride, concession booth or 8 related electrical equipment shall not resume until the unsafe 9 or hazardous condition is corrected to the satisfaction of the 10 commissioner director . 11 Sec. 1801. Section 88A.8, Code 2023, is amended to read as 12 follows: 13 88A.8 Judicial review. 14 Judicial review of action of the commissioner director 15 may be sought in accordance with the terms of the Iowa 16 administrative procedure Act, chapter 17A . 17 Sec. 1802. Section 88A.10, subsections 1 and 2, Code 2023, 18 are amended to read as follows: 19 1. Any person who operates an amusement device or ride, 20 concession booth or related electrical equipment at a carnival 21 or fair without having obtained a permit from the commissioner 22 director or who violates any order or rule issued by the 23 commissioner director under this chapter is guilty of a serious 24 misdemeanor. 25 2. A person who interferes with, impedes, or obstructs in 26 any manner the commissioner director in the performance of the 27 commissioner’s director’s duties under this chapter is guilty 28 of a simple misdemeanor. A person who bribes or attempts to 29 bribe the commissioner director is subject to section 722.1 . 30 Sec. 1803. Section 88A.11, subsections 3 and 4, Code 2023, 31 are amended to read as follows: 32 3. The commissioner director may exempt amusement devices 33 -1081- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1081/ 1568
H.F. _____ from the provisions of this chapter that have self-contained 34 wiring installed by the manufacturer, that are operated 35 manually by the use of hands or feet, that operate on less than 1 one hundred twenty volts of electrical power, and that are 2 fixtures or appliances within or part of a structure subject to 3 the building code of this state or any political subdivision 4 of this state. 5 4. The commissioner director may exempt playground 6 equipment owned, maintained, and operated by any political 7 subdivision of this state. 8 Sec. 1804. Section 88A.13, Code 2023, is amended to read as 9 follows: 10 88A.13 Waiver of inspection. 11 The commissioner director may waive the requirement that 12 an amusement device or ride or any part thereof be inspected 13 before being operated in this state if an operator gives 14 satisfactory proof to the commissioner director that the 15 amusement device or ride or any part thereof has passed an 16 inspection conducted by a public or private agency whose 17 inspection standards and requirements are at least equal 18 to those requirements and standards established by the 19 commissioner director under the provisions of this chapter . 20 The annual permit and inspection fees shall be paid before the 21 commissioner director may waive this requirement. 22 Sec. 1805. Section 88A.14, Code 2023, is amended to read as 23 follows: 24 88A.14 Injunction. 25 In addition to any and all other remedies, if an owner, 26 operator, or person in charge of any amusement device or ride, 27 concession booth, or related electrical equipment covered by 28 this chapter , continues to operate any amusement device or 29 ride, concession booth, or related electrical equipment covered 30 by this chapter , after receiving a notice of defect as provided 31 by this chapter , without first correcting the defects or making 32 replacements, the commissioner director may petition the 33 -1082- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1082/ 1568
H.F. _____ district court in equity, in an action brought in the name of 34 the state, for a writ of injunction to restrain the use of the 35 alleged defective amusement device or ride, concession booth, 1 or related electrical equipment. 2 Sec. 1806. Section 88B.1, subsections 3 and 4, Code 2023, 3 are amended by striking the subsections and inserting in lieu 4 thereof the following: 5 3. “Department” means the department of inspections, 6 appeals, and licensing. 7 4. “Director” means the director of the department of 8 inspections, appeals, and licensing. 9 Sec. 1807. Section 88B.1, subsections 5 and 6, Code 2023, 10 are amended to read as follows: 11 5. “License” means an authorization issued by the division 12 department permitting an individual person, including a 13 supervisor or contractor, to work on an asbestos project, to 14 inspect buildings for asbestos-containing building materials, 15 to develop management plans, and to act as an asbestos project 16 designer. 17 6. “Permit” means an authorization issued by the division 18 department permitting a business entity to remove or 19 encapsulate asbestos. 20 Sec. 1808. Section 88B.3, Code 2023, is amended to read as 21 follows: 22 88B.3 Administration —— rules —— fees —— inspections. 23 1. The commissioner director shall administer this chapter . 24 2. The commissioner director shall adopt, in accordance 25 with chapter 17A , rules necessary to carry out the provisions 26 of this chapter . 27 3. The commissioner director shall prescribe fees for 28 the issuance and renewal of licenses and permits. The fees 29 shall be based on the costs of licensing, permitting, and 30 administering this chapter , including time spent by personnel 31 of the division department in performing duties and any travel 32 expenses incurred. All fees provided for in this chapter shall 33 -1083- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1083/ 1568
H.F. _____ be collected by the commissioner director and remitted to the 34 treasurer of state for deposit in the general fund of the 35 state. 1 4. At least once a year, during an actual asbestos project, 2 the division department shall conduct an on-site inspection 3 of each permittee’s procedures for removing and encapsulating 4 asbestos. 5 Sec. 1809. Section 88B.3A, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 6 amended to read as follows: 7 1. To qualify for a permit, a business entity shall submit 8 an application to the division department in the form required 9 by the division department and pay the prescribed fee. 10 Sec. 1810. Section 88B.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 11 follows: 12 88B.4 Permit —— term, renewal, and records required. 13 1. A permit expires on the first anniversary of its 14 effective date, unless it is renewed for a one-year term as 15 provided in this section . 16 2. At least one month before the permit expires, the 17 division department shall send to the permittee, at the last 18 known address of the permittee, a renewal notice that states 19 all of the following: 20 a. The date on which the current permit expires. 21 b. The date by which the renewal application must be 22 received by the division department for the renewal to be 23 issued and mailed before the permit expires. 24 c. The amount of the renewal fee. 25 3. Before the permit expires, the permittee may renew it for 26 an additional one-year term, if the business entity meets the 27 following conditions: 28 a. Is otherwise entitled to a permit. 29 b. Submits a renewal application to the division department 30 in the form required by the division department . 31 c. Pays the renewal fee prescribed by the division 32 department . 33 -1084- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1084/ 1568
H.F. _____ 4. The permittee shall keep a record of each asbestos 34 project it performs and shall make the record available to the 35 division department at any reasonable time. Records shall 1 contain information and be kept for a time prescribed in rules 2 adopted by the division department . 3 Sec. 1811. Section 88B.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 4 follows: 5 88B.5 Waivers and alternative procedures. 6 1. In an emergency that results from a sudden, unexpected 7 event that is not a planned renovation or demolition, the 8 commissioner director may waive the requirement for a permit. 9 2. If the business entity is not primarily engaged in the 10 removal or encapsulation of asbestos, the commissioner director 11 may waive the requirement for a permit if worker protection 12 requirements are met. 13 3. The division department shall not approve any waivers 14 on work conducted at a school, public, or commercial building 15 unless the request is accompanied by a recommendation from an 16 asbestos project designer. 17 Sec. 1812. Section 88B.6, subsection 1, paragraphs a and b, 18 Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 19 a. To apply for a license, an individual shall submit an 20 application to the division department in the form required by 21 the division department and shall pay the prescribed fee. 22 b. The application shall include information prescribed by 23 rules adopted by the commissioner director . 24 Sec. 1813. Section 88B.6, subsection 2, paragraph a, 25 unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 26 follows: 27 An individual is not eligible to be or do any of the 28 following unless the person obtains a license from the division 29 department : 30 Sec. 1814. Section 88B.6, subsection 2, paragraph b, Code 31 2023, is amended to read as follows: 32 b. To qualify for a license, the applicant must have 33 -1085- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1085/ 1568
H.F. _____ successfully completed training as established by the United 34 States environmental protection agency, paid a fee, and met 35 other requirements as specified by the division department by 1 rule. 2 Sec. 1815. Section 88B.8, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 3 2023, is amended to read as follows: 4 The division department may deny, suspend, or revoke a 5 permit or license, in accordance with chapter 17A , if the 6 permittee or licensee does any of the following: 7 Sec. 1816. Section 88B.8, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 8 amended to read as follows: 9 2. Fails at any time to meet the qualifications for a permit 10 or license or to comply with a rule adopted by the commissioner 11 director under this chapter . 12 Sec. 1817. Section 88B.11, Code 2023, is amended to read as 13 follows: 14 88B.11 Bids for governmental projects. 15 A state agency or political subdivision shall not accept a 16 bid in connection with any asbestos project from a business 17 entity that does not hold a permit from the division department 18 at the time the bid is submitted, unless the business entity 19 provides the state agency or political subdivision with written 20 proof that ensures that the business entity has contracted 21 to have the asbestos removal or encapsulation performed by a 22 licensed asbestos contractor. 23 Sec. 1818. Section 89.1, subsection 1, Code 2023, is amended 24 to read as follows: 25 1. The labor commissioner director shall enforce the 26 provisions of this chapter and may employ qualified personnel 27 under the provisions of chapter 8A, subchapter IV , to 28 administer the provisions of this chapter . 29 Sec. 1819. Section 89.2, subsection 4, Code 2023, is amended 30 by striking the subsection and inserting in lieu thereof the 31 following: 32 4. “Department” means the department of inspections, 33 -1086- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1086/ 1568
H.F. _____ appeals, and licensing. 34 Sec. 1820. Section 89.2, Code 2023, is amended by adding the 35 following new subsection: 1 NEW SUBSECTION . 4A. “Director” means the director of the 2 department of inspections, appeals, and licensing. 3 Sec. 1821. Section 89.2, subsection 9, Code 2023, is amended 4 to read as follows: 5 9. “Special inspector” means an inspector who holds a 6 commission from the commissioner director and who is not a 7 state employee. 8 Sec. 1822. Section 89.3, Code 2023, is amended to read as 9 follows: 10 89.3 Inspection made. 11 1. It shall be the duty of the commissioner director to 12 inspect or cause to be inspected internally and externally, at 13 least once every twelve months, except as otherwise provided 14 in this section , in order to determine whether all such 15 equipment is in a safe and satisfactory condition, and properly 16 constructed and maintained for the purpose for which it is 17 used, all boilers and unfired steam pressure vessels operating 18 in excess of fifteen pounds per square inch, all low pressure 19 heating boilers and unfired steam pressure vessels located in 20 places of public assembly and other appurtenances used in this 21 state for generating or transmitting steam for power, or for 22 using steam under pressure for heating or steaming purposes. 23 2. The commissioner director may enter any building or 24 structure, public or private, for the purpose of inspecting any 25 equipment covered by this chapter or gathering information with 26 reference thereto. 27 3. The commissioner may inspect boilers and tanks 28 and other equipment stamped with the American society of 29 mechanical engineers code symbol for other than steam pressure, 30 manufactured in Iowa, when requested by the manufacturer. 31 4. a. An object that meets all of the following criteria 32 shall be inspected at least once every two years internally 33 -1087- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1087/ 1568
H.F. _____ and externally while not under pressure, and at least once 34 every two years externally while under pressure, unless the 35 commissioner director determines that an earlier inspection is 1 warranted: 2 (1) The object is a boiler with one hundred thousand pounds 3 per hour or more capacity, or the object is an unfired steam 4 pressure vessel or a regulated appurtenance that is part of the 5 same system as a boiler with one hundred thousand pounds per 6 hour or more capacity. 7 (2) The object contains only water subject to internal 8 continuous water treatment under the direct supervision of 9 a graduate engineer or chemist, or one having equivalent 10 experience in the treatment of boiler water. 11 (3) The water treatment is for the purpose of controlling 12 and limiting serious corrosion and other deteriorating factors. 13 b. The owner or user of an object meeting the criteria in 14 paragraph “a” shall do the following: 15 (1) At any time the commissioner director , a special 16 inspector, or the supervisor of water treatment deems a 17 hydrostatic test is necessary to determine the safety of 18 an object, conduct the test under the supervision of the 19 commissioner director . 20 (2) Keep available for examination by the commissioner 21 director accurate records showing the date and actual time the 22 object is out of service and the reason it is out of service. 23 (3) Keep available for examination by the commissioner 24 director chemical physical laboratory analyses of samples of 25 the object water taken at regular intervals of not more than 26 forty-eight hours of operation as will adequately show the 27 condition of the water and any elements or characteristics of 28 the water which are capable of producing corrosion or other 29 deterioration of the object or its parts. 30 5. a. An object that meets all of the following criteria 31 shall be inspected at least once each year externally while 32 under pressure and at least once every four years internally 33 -1088- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1088/ 1568
H.F. _____ while not under pressure, unless the commissioner director 34 determines an earlier inspection is warranted: 35 (1) The object is a boiler with one hundred thousand pounds 1 per hour or more capacity, or the object is an unfired steam 2 pressure vessel or a regulated appurtenance that is part of the 3 same system as a boiler with one hundred thousand pounds per 4 hour or more capacity. 5 (2) The object contains only water subject to internal 6 continuous water treatment under the direct supervision of 7 a graduate engineer or chemist, or one having equivalent 8 experience in the treatment of boiler water. 9 (3) The water treatment is for the purpose of controlling 10 and limiting serious corrosion and other deteriorating factors. 11 (4) Either of the following: 12 (a) The owner or user is a participant in good standing in 13 the Iowa occupational safety and health voluntary protection 14 program and has achieved star status within the program, which 15 is administered by the division of labor services in the 16 department of workforce development inspections, appeals, and 17 licensing . 18 (b) The object is an unfired steam pressure vessel and is 19 part of or integral to the continuous operation of a process 20 covered by and compliant with the occupational safety and 21 health administration process safety management standard 22 contained in 29 C.F.R. §1910.119 and the owner demonstrates 23 such compliance to a special inspector or the commissioner 24 director . The unfired steam pressure vessel must also be 25 included as process safety management process equipment in the 26 owner of the unfired steam pressure vessel’s process safety 27 management program. 28 b. The owner or user of an object that meets the criteria in 29 paragraph “a” shall do the following: 30 (1) At any time the commissioner director , a special 31 inspector, or the supervisor of the water treatment deems 32 a hydrostatic test necessary to determine the safety of 33 -1089- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1089/ 1568
H.F. _____ an object, conduct the test under the supervision of the 34 commissioner director . 35 (2) Keep available for examination by the commissioner 1 director accurate records showing the date and actual time the 2 object is out of service and the reason it is out of service. 3 (3) Arrange for an internal inspection of the object during 4 each planned outage by a special inspector or the commissioner 5 director . 6 (4) Keep for examination by the commissioner director 7 accurate records showing the chemical physical laboratory 8 analyses of samples of the object’s water taken at regular 9 intervals of not more than forty-eight hours of operation 10 adequate to show the condition of the water and any elements 11 or characteristics of the water that are capable of producing 12 corrosion or other deterioration of the object or its parts. 13 6. Internal inspections of cast aluminum steam, cast 14 aluminum hot water heating, sectional cast iron steam, and 15 cast iron hot water heating boilers shall be conducted only 16 as deemed necessary by the commissioner director . External 17 operating inspections shall be conducted annually. 18 7. Internal inspections of steel hot water boilers shall be 19 conducted once every six years. External operating inspections 20 shall be conducted annually in years other than the year in 21 which internal inspections are conducted. 22 8. Inspections of unfired steam pressure vessels operating 23 in excess of fifteen pounds per square inch and low pressure 24 steam boilers shall be conducted at least once each calendar 25 year. The inspections conducted within each two-year period 26 shall include an external inspection conducted while the boiler 27 is operating and an internal inspection, where construction 28 permits. No more than one inspection shall be conducted per 29 six-month period. An internal inspection of an unfired steam 30 pressure vessel or low pressure steam boiler may be required 31 at any time by the commissioner director upon the observation 32 by an inspector of conditions, enumerated by the commissioner 33 -1090- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1090/ 1568
H.F. _____ director through rules, warranting an internal inspection. 34 If a low pressure steam boiler is in dry lay-up, an internal 35 inspection shall be conducted in lieu of an external 1 inspection. For purposes of this subsection , “dry lay-up” 2 means a process whereby a boiler is taken out of service for a 3 period of six months or longer, drained, dried, and cleaned, 4 and measures to prevent corrosion are performed on the boiler. 5 9. An internal inspection shall not be required on an 6 unfired steam pressure vessel that was manufactured without an 7 inspection opening. 8 10. An exhibition boiler does not require an annual 9 inspection certificate but special inspections may be requested 10 by the owner or an event’s management to be performed by the 11 commissioner director . Upon the completion of an exhibition 12 boiler inspection a written condition report shall be prepared 13 by the commissioner director regarding the condition of 14 the exhibition boiler’s boiler or pressure vessel. This 15 report will be issued to the owner and the management of all 16 events at which the exhibition boiler is to be operated. The 17 event’s management is responsible for the decision on whether 18 the exhibition boiler should be operated and shall inform 19 the division of labor services department of the event’s 20 management’s decision. The event’s management is responsible 21 for any injuries which result from the operation of any 22 exhibition boiler approved for use at the event by the event’s 23 management. A repair symbol, known as the “R” stamp, is not 24 required for repairs made to exhibition boilers pursuant to the 25 rules regarding inspections and repair of exhibition boilers as 26 adopted by the commissioner director , pursuant to chapter 17A . 27 11. An inspection report created pursuant to this chapter 28 that requires modification, alteration, or change shall be in 29 writing and shall cite the state law or rule or the ASME code 30 section allegedly violated. 31 Sec. 1823. Section 89.4, subsection 2, unnumbered paragraph 32 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 33 -1091- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1091/ 1568
H.F. _____ Unfired steam pressure vessels not exceeding the following 34 limitations are not required to be reported to the commissioner 35 director and shall be exempt from regular inspection under 1 provisions of this chapter : 2 Sec. 1824. Section 89.5, subsections 1 and 2, Code 2023, are 3 amended to read as follows: 4 1. The commissioner director shall investigate and record 5 the cause of any boiler explosion that may occur in the state, 6 the loss of life, injuries sustained, and estimated loss of 7 property, if any; and such other data as may be of benefit in 8 preventing a recurrence of similar explosions. 9 2. The commissioner director shall keep a complete and 10 accurate record of the name of the owner or user of each steam 11 boiler or other equipment subject to this chapter , giving 12 a full description of the equipment, including the type, 13 dimensions, age, condition, the amount of pressure allowed, and 14 the date when last inspected. 15 Sec. 1825. Section 89.6, Code 2023, is amended to read as 16 follows: 17 89.6 Notice to commissioner director . 18 1. Before any equipment included under the provisions 19 of this chapter is installed by any owner, user, or lessee 20 thereof, a ten days’ written notice of intention to install the 21 equipment shall be given to the commissioner director . The 22 notice shall designate the proposed place of installation, the 23 type and capacity of the equipment, the use to be made thereof, 24 the name of the company which manufactured the equipment, and 25 whether the equipment is new or used. 26 2. Before any power boiler is converted to a low pressure 27 boiler, the owner or user shall give to the commissioner 28 director ten days’ written notice of intent to convert the 29 boiler. The notice shall designate the boiler location, the 30 uses of the building, and other information specified by rule 31 by the board. 32 Sec. 1826. Section 89.7, Code 2023, is amended to read as 33 -1092- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1092/ 1568
H.F. _____ follows: 34 89.7 Special inspectors. 35 1. The inspection required by this chapter shall not be 1 made by the commissioner director if an owner or user of 2 equipment specified by this chapter obtains an inspection by 3 a representative of a reputable insurance company and obtains 4 a policy of insurance upon the equipment from that insurance 5 company. 6 2. The representative conducting the inspection shall 7 be commissioned by the commissioner director as a special 8 inspector for the year during which the inspection occurs 9 and shall meet such other requirements as the commissioner 10 director may by rule establish. The commission shall be valid 11 for one year and the special inspector shall pay a fee for the 12 issuance of the commission. The commissioner director shall 13 establish the amount of the fee by rule. The commissioner 14 director shall establish rules for the issuance and revocation 15 of special inspector commissions. The rules are subject to the 16 requirements of chapter 17A . 17 3. The insurance company shall file a notice of insurance 18 coverage on forms approved by the commissioner director stating 19 that the equipment is insured and that inspection shall be made 20 in accordance with section 89.3 . 21 4. The special inspector shall provide the user and the 22 commissioner director with an inspection report including the 23 nature and extent of all defects and violations, in a format 24 approved by the labor commissioner director . 25 5. The failure of a special inspector to inform the 26 commissioner director of violations shall not subject the 27 commissioner director to liability for any damages incurred. 28 Sec. 1827. Section 89.7A, Code 2023, is amended to read as 29 follows: 30 89.7A Certificates. 31 1. The commissioner director shall issue a certificate of 32 inspection valid for the period specified in section 89.3 after 33 -1093- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1093/ 1568
H.F. _____ the payment of a fee, the filing of an inspection report, and 34 the correction or other appropriate resolution of any defects 35 identified in the inspection report. The certificate shall be 1 posted at a place near the location of the equipment. 2 2. The owner or user of any equipment covered in this 3 chapter , or persons in charge of such equipment, shall not 4 allow or permit a greater pressure in any unit than is stated 5 in the certificate of inspection issued by the commissioner 6 director . 7 3. The commissioner director shall indicate to the user 8 whether or not the equipment may be used without making repair 9 or replacement of defective parts, or whether or how the 10 equipment may be used in a limited capacity before repairs 11 or replacements are made, and the commissioner director may 12 permit the user a reasonable time to make such repairs or 13 replacements. 14 Sec. 1828. Section 89.8, Code 2023, is amended to read as 15 follows: 16 89.8 Boiler and pressure vessel safety fund —— fees 17 appropriated. 18 A boiler and pressure vessel safety revolving fund is 19 created within the state treasury under the control of the 20 commissioner director and shall consist of moneys collected 21 by the commissioner director as fees. Moneys in the fund are 22 appropriated and shall be used by the commissioner director 23 to pay the actual costs and expenses necessary to operate the 24 board and administer the provisions of this chapter . All 25 salaries and expenses properly chargeable to the fund shall be 26 paid from the fund. Section 8.33 does not apply to any moneys 27 in the fund. Notwithstanding section 12C.7, subsection 2 , 28 interest or earnings on moneys deposited in the fund shall be 29 credited to the fund. 30 Sec. 1829. Section 89.9, Code 2023, is amended to read as 31 follows: 32 89.9 Disposal of fees. 33 -1094- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1094/ 1568
H.F. _____ All fees provided for in this chapter shall be collected 34 by the commissioner director and remitted to the treasurer 35 of state, to be deposited in the boiler and pressure vessel 1 safety fund pursuant to section 89.8 , together with an itemized 2 statement showing the source of collection. 3 Sec. 1830. Section 89.11, Code 2023, is amended to read as 4 follows: 5 89.11 Injunction. 6 1. In addition to all other remedies, if any owner, user, 7 or person in charge of any equipment covered by this chapter 8 continues to use any equipment covered by this chapter , 9 after receiving an inspection report identifying defects and 10 exhausting appeal rights as provided by this chapter without 11 first correcting the defects or making replacements, the 12 commissioner director may apply to the district court by 13 petition in equity, in an action brought in the name of the 14 state, for a writ of injunction to restrain the use of the 15 alleged defective equipment. 16 2. If the commissioner director believes that the continued 17 operation of equipment constitutes an imminent danger that 18 could seriously injure or cause death to any person, in 19 addition to all other remedies, the commissioner director 20 may apply to the district court in the county in which the 21 imminently dangerous condition exists for a temporary order to 22 enjoin the owner, user, or person in charge from operating the 23 equipment before the owner’s, user’s, or person’s rights to 24 administrative appeals have been exhausted. 25 Sec. 1831. Section 89.12, Code 2023, is amended to read as 26 follows: 27 89.12 Hearing —— notice —— decree. 28 The commissioner director shall notify in writing the owner 29 or user of the equipment of the time and place of hearing of the 30 petition as fixed by the court or judge, and shall serve the 31 notice on the defendant at least five days prior to the hearing 32 in the same manner as original notices are served. The general 33 -1095- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1095/ 1568
H.F. _____ provisions relating to civil practice and procedure as may be 34 applicable, shall govern the proceedings, except as herein 35 modified. In the event the defendant does not appear or plead 1 to the action, default shall be entered against the defendant. 2 The action shall be tried in equity, and the court or judge 3 shall make such order or decree as the evidence warrants. 4 Sec. 1832. Section 89.13, Code 2023, is amended to read as 5 follows: 6 89.13 Civil penalty allowed. 7 If upon notice and hearing the commissioner director 8 determines that an owner has operated a facility in violation 9 of a safety order, the commissioner director may assess a civil 10 penalty against the owner in an amount not exceeding five 11 hundred dollars, as determined by the commissioner director . 12 An order assessing a civil penalty is subject to appeal to 13 the employment appeal board and to judicial review. The 14 commissioner director may commence an action in the district 15 court to enforce payment of a civil penalty. Revenue from 16 the penalty provided in this section shall be remitted to the 17 treasurer of state for deposit in the general fund of the 18 state. 19 Sec. 1833. Section 89.14, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 20 amended to read as follows: 21 1. A boiler and pressure vessel board is created within 22 the division of labor services of the department of workforce 23 development to formulate definitions and rules requirements 24 for the safe and proper installation, repair, maintenance, 25 alteration, use, and operation of boilers and pressure vessels 26 in this state. 27 Sec. 1834. Section 89.14, subsection 2, paragraph a, Code 28 2023, is amended to read as follows: 29 a. The commissioner director or the commissioner’s 30 director’s designee. 31 Sec. 1835. Section 89.14, subsections 4, 6, and 8, Code 32 2023, are amended to read as follows: 33 -1096- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1096/ 1568
H.F. _____ 4. The members of the board shall select a chairperson, vice 34 chairperson, and secretary from their membership. However, 35 neither the commissioner director nor the commissioner’s 1 director’s designee shall serve as chairperson. The board 2 shall meet at least quarterly but may meet as often as 3 necessary. Meetings shall be set by a majority of the board 4 or upon the call of the chairperson, or in the chairperson’s 5 absence, upon the call of the vice chairperson. A majority of 6 the board members shall constitute a quorum. 7 6. A notice of defect or inspection report issued by the 8 commissioner director pursuant to this chapter may, within 9 thirty days after the making of the order, be appealed to 10 the board. Board action constitutes final agency action for 11 purposes of chapter 17A . 12 8. The board shall establish fees for examinations, 13 inspections, annual statements, shop inspections, and other 14 services. The fees shall reflect the actual costs and expenses 15 necessary to operate the board and perform the duties of the 16 commissioner director . 17 Sec. 1836. Section 89A.1, subsections 2 and 4, Code 2023, 18 are amended by striking the subsections. 19 Sec. 1837. Section 89A.1, Code 2023, is amended by adding 20 the following new subsections: 21 NEW SUBSECTION . 4A. “Department” means the department of 22 inspections, appeals, and licensing. 23 NEW SUBSECTION . 4B. “Director” means the director of the 24 department of inspections, appeals, and licensing. 25 Sec. 1838. Section 89A.1, subsections 11, 15, 16, and 19, 26 Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 27 11. “Inspector” means an inspector employed by the division 28 department for the purpose of administering this chapter . 29 15. “New installation” means a conveyance the construction 30 or relocation of which is begun, or for which an application 31 for a new installation permit is filed, on or after the 32 effective date of rules relating to those permits adopted by 33 -1097- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1097/ 1568
H.F. _____ the commissioner director under authority of this chapter . All 34 other installations are existing installations. 35 16. “Owner” means the owner of a conveyance, unless the 1 conveyance is a new installation or is undergoing major 2 alterations, in which case the owner shall be considered the 3 person responsible for the installation or alteration of the 4 conveyance until the conveyance has passed final inspection by 5 the division department . 6 19. “Special inspector” means an inspector commissioned 7 by the labor commissioner director , and not employed by the 8 division department . 9 Sec. 1839. Section 89A.3, subsections 6 and 8, Code 2023, 10 are amended to read as follows: 11 6. The commissioner director shall furnish copies of 12 the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter to any person who 13 requests them, without charge, or upon payment of a charge not 14 to exceed the actual cost of printing of the rules. 15 8. The commissioner director may adopt rules pursuant to 16 chapter 17A relating to the denial, issuance, revocation, and 17 suspension of special inspector commissions. 18 Sec. 1840. Section 89A.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 19 follows: 20 89A.4 Commissioner’s Director’s duties and personnel. 21 The commissioner director shall enforce the provisions of 22 this chapter . The commissioner director shall employ personnel 23 for the administration of this chapter pursuant to chapter 8A, 24 subchapter IV . 25 Sec. 1841. Section 89A.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 26 follows: 27 89A.5 Registration of conveyances. 28 The owner of every existing conveyance, whether or not 29 dormant, shall register the conveyance with the commissioner 30 director , giving type, contract load and speed, name of 31 manufacturer, its location, and the purpose for which it is 32 used, and other information the commissioner director may 33 -1098- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1098/ 1568
H.F. _____ require. Registration shall be made in a format required by 34 the division department . 35 Sec. 1842. Section 89A.6, subsections 2, 4, and 5, Code 1 2023, are amended to read as follows: 2 2. Every existing conveyance registered with the 3 commissioner director shall be inspected within one year 4 after the effective date of the registration, except that the 5 safety board may extend by rule the time specified for making 6 inspections. 7 4. The inspections required by subsections 1 through 3 8 shall be made only by inspectors or special inspectors. An 9 inspection by a special inspector may be accepted by the 10 commissioner director in lieu of a required inspection by an 11 inspector. 12 5. A report of every inspection shall be filed with the 13 commissioner director by the inspector or special inspector, 14 in a format required by the commissioner director , after the 15 inspection has been completed and within the time provided 16 by rule, but not to exceed thirty days. The report shall 17 include all information required by the commissioner director 18 to determine whether the conveyance is in compliance with 19 applicable rules. For the inspection required by subsection 20 1 , the report shall indicate whether the conveyance has 21 been installed in accordance with the detailed plans and 22 specifications approved by the commissioner director , and 23 meets the requirements of the applicable rules. The failure 24 of a special inspector to inform the commissioner director 25 of violations shall not subject the commissioner director to 26 liability for any damages incurred. 27 Sec. 1843. Section 89A.7, Code 2023, is amended to read as 28 follows: 29 89A.7 Alteration permits. 30 The owner shall submit to the commissioner director detailed 31 plans, specifications, and other information the commissioner 32 director may require for each conveyance to be altered, 33 -1099- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1099/ 1568
H.F. _____ together with an application for an alteration permit, in 34 a format required by the commissioner director . Repairs 35 or replacements necessary for normal maintenance are not 1 alterations, and may be made on existing installations with 2 parts equivalent in material, strength, and design to those 3 replaced and no plans or specifications or application need be 4 filed for the repairs or replacements. However, this section 5 does not authorize the use of any conveyance contrary to an 6 order issued pursuant to section 89A.10, subsections 2 and 3 . 7 Sec. 1844. Section 89A.8, Code 2023, is amended to read as 8 follows: 9 89A.8 New installation permits. 10 1. The installation or relocation of a conveyance shall 11 not begin until an installation permit has been issued by the 12 commissioner director . 13 2. An application for an installation permit shall be 14 submitted in a format determined by the commissioner director . 15 3. a. If the application or any accompanying materials 16 indicates a failure to comply with applicable rules, the 17 commissioner director shall give notice of the compliance 18 failures to the person filing the application. 19 b. If the application indicates compliance with applicable 20 rules or after compliance failures have been remedied, the 21 commissioner director shall issue an installation permit for 22 relocation or installation, as applicable. 23 Sec. 1845. Section 89A.9, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 24 amended to read as follows: 25 1. Operating permits shall be issued by the commissioner 26 director to the owner of every conveyance when the inspection 27 report indicates compliance with the applicable provisions 28 of this chapter . However, a permit shall not be issued 29 if the fees required by this chapter have not been paid. 30 Permits shall be issued within thirty days after filing of 31 the inspection report required by section 89A.6 , unless the 32 time is extended for cause by the division department . A 33 -1100- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1100/ 1568
H.F. _____ conveyance shall not be operated after the thirty days or after 34 an extension granted by the commissioner director has expired, 35 unless an operating permit has been issued. 1 Sec. 1846. Section 89A.10, Code 2023, is amended to read as 2 follows: 3 89A.10 Enforcement orders by commissioner director —— 4 injunction. 5 1. If an inspection report indicates a failure to comply 6 with applicable rules, or with the detailed plans and 7 specifications approved by the commissioner director , the 8 commissioner director may, upon giving notice, order the owner 9 of a conveyance to make the changes necessary for compliance. 10 2. If the owner does not make the changes necessary for 11 compliance as required in subsection 1 within the period 12 specified by the commissioner director , the commissioner 13 director , upon notice, may suspend or revoke the operating 14 permit, or may refuse to issue the operating permit for 15 the conveyance. The commissioner director shall notify the 16 owner of any action to suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue an 17 operating permit and the reason for the action by service in 18 the same manner as an original notice or by certified mail. An 19 owner may appeal the commissioner’s director’s initial decision 20 to the safety board. The decision of the safety board shall be 21 considered final agency action pursuant to chapter 17A . 22 3. If the commissioner director has reason to believe 23 that the continued operation of a conveyance constitutes 24 an imminent danger which could reasonably be expected to 25 seriously injure or cause death to any person, in addition to 26 any other remedies, the commissioner director may apply to the 27 district court in the county in which such imminently dangerous 28 condition exists for a temporary order for the purpose of 29 enjoining such imminently dangerous conveyance. Upon hearing, 30 if deemed appropriate by the court, a permanent injunction 31 may be issued to ensure that such imminently dangerous 32 conveyance be prevented or controlled. Upon the elimination 33 -1101- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1101/ 1568
H.F. _____ or rectification of such imminently dangerous condition, the 34 temporary or permanent injunction shall be vacated. 35 Sec. 1847. Section 89A.12, Code 2023, is amended to read as 1 follows: 2 89A.12 Access to conveyances. 3 Every owner of a conveyance subject to regulation by 4 this chapter shall grant access to that conveyance to the 5 commissioner director and personnel of the division department . 6 Inspections shall be permitted at reasonable times, with or 7 without prior notice. 8 Sec. 1848. Section 89A.13, subsections 1, 2, and 4, Code 9 2023, are amended to read as follows: 10 1. An elevator safety board is created within the division 11 of labor services in the department of workforce development 12 to formulate definitions and rules for the safe and proper 13 installation, repair, maintenance, alteration, use, and 14 operation of conveyances in this state. 15 2. The safety board is composed of nine members, one of 16 whom shall be the commissioner director or the commissioner’s 17 director’s designee. The governor shall appoint the remaining 18 eight members of the board, subject to senate confirmation, to 19 staggered four-year terms which shall begin and end as provided 20 in section 69.19 . The members shall be as follows: two 21 representatives from an elevator manufacturing company or 22 its authorized representative; two representatives from 23 elevator servicing companies; one building owner or manager; 24 one representative employed by a local government in this 25 state who is knowledgeable about building codes in this 26 state; one representative of workers actively involved in the 27 installation, maintenance, and repair of elevators; and one 28 licensed mechanical engineer. 29 4. The members of the safety board shall select a 30 chairperson, vice chairperson, and a secretary from their 31 membership. However, neither the commissioner director nor the 32 commissioner’s director’s designee shall serve as chairperson. 33 -1102- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1102/ 1568
H.F. _____ The safety board shall meet at least quarterly but may meet as 34 often as necessary. Meetings shall be set by a majority of the 35 safety board or upon the call of the chairperson, or in the 1 chairperson’s absence, upon the call of the vice chairperson. 2 A majority of the safety board members shall constitute a 3 quorum. 4 Sec. 1849. Section 89A.15, Code 2023, is amended to read as 5 follows: 6 89A.15 Inspections by local authorities. 7 A city or other governmental subdivision shall not make or 8 maintain any ordinance, bylaw, or resolution providing for the 9 licensing of special inspectors. An ordinance or resolution 10 relating to the inspection, construction, installation, 11 alteration, maintenance, or operation of conveyances within 12 the limits of the city or governmental subdivision which 13 conflicts with this chapter or with rules adopted pursuant 14 to this chapter is void. The commissioner director , in the 15 commissioner’s director’s discretion, may accept inspections by 16 local authorities in lieu of inspections required by section 17 89A.6 , but only upon a showing by the local authority that 18 applicable laws and rules will be consistently and literally 19 enforced and that inspections will be performed by special 20 inspectors. 21 Sec. 1850. Section 89A.16, Code 2023, is amended to read as 22 follows: 23 89A.16 Prosecution of offenses. 24 The division department shall cause prosecution for the 25 violation of the provisions of this chapter to be instituted 26 by the attorney general in the county in which the violation 27 occurred. 28 Sec. 1851. Section 89A.18, Code 2023, is amended to read as 29 follows: 30 89A.18 Civil penalty. 31 If upon notice and hearing the commissioner director 32 determines that an owner has operated a conveyance after an 33 -1103- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1103/ 1568
H.F. _____ order of the commissioner director that suspends, revokes, 34 or refuses to issue an operating permit for the conveyance 35 has become final under section 89A.10, subsection 2 , the 1 commissioner director may assess a civil penalty against the 2 owner in an amount not exceeding five hundred dollars, as 3 determined by the commissioner director . An order assessing 4 a civil penalty is subject to appeal under section 89A.10, 5 subsection 2 , in the same manner and to the same extent as 6 decisions referred to in that subsection. The commissioner 7 director may commence an action in the district court to 8 enforce payment of the civil penalty. A record of assessment 9 against or payment of a civil penalty by any person for a 10 violation of this section shall not be admissible as evidence 11 in any court in any civil action. Revenue from the penalty 12 provided in this section shall be remitted to the treasurer of 13 state for deposit in the state general fund. 14 Sec. 1852. Section 89A.19, Code 2023, is amended to read as 15 follows: 16 89A.19 Elevator safety fund —— fees appropriated. 17 A revolving elevator safety fund is created in the state 18 treasury under the control of the commissioner director and 19 shall consist of moneys collected by the commissioner director 20 as fees. Moneys in the fund are appropriated to and shall 21 be used by the commissioner director to pay the actual costs 22 and expenses necessary to operate the safety board and perform 23 the duties of the commissioner director as described in this 24 chapter . All fees collected by the commissioner director 25 pursuant to this chapter shall be remitted to the treasurer 26 of state to be deposited in the elevator safety fund. All 27 salaries and expenses properly chargeable to the fund shall be 28 paid from the fund. Section 8.33 does not apply to any moneys 29 in the fund. Notwithstanding section 12C.7, subsection 2 , 30 interest or earnings on moneys deposited in the fund shall be 31 credited to the fund. 32 Sec. 1853. Section 89B.3, Code 2023, is amended by adding 33 -1104- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1104/ 1568
H.F. _____ the following new subsection: 34 NEW SUBSECTION . 01. “Commissioner” means the labor 35 commissioner appointed pursuant to section 10A.203, or the 1 labor commissioner’s designee. 2 Sec. 1854. Section 89B.3, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 3 amended to read as follows: 4 1. “Division” means the division of labor services of the 5 department of workforce development created under section 84A.1 6 inspections, appeals, and licensing . 7 Sec. 1855. Section 90A.1, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 8 amended to read as follows: 9 2. “Commissioner” means the state commissioner of athletics, 10 who is also the labor commissioner appointed pursuant to 11 section 91.2 , director of the department of inspections, 12 appeals, and licensing or the labor commissioner’s director’s 13 designee. 14 Sec. 1856. Section 91A.2, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 15 amended by striking the subsection. 16 Sec. 1857. Section 91A.2, Code 2023, is amended by adding 17 the following new subsection: 18 NEW SUBSECTION . 2A. “Director” means the director of the 19 department of inspections, appeals, and licensing. 20 Sec. 1858. Section 91A.6, subsection 1, unnumbered 21 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 22 An employer shall after being notified by the commissioner 23 director pursuant to subsection 2 : 24 Sec. 1859. Section 91A.6, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 25 amended to read as follows: 26 2. The commissioner director shall notify an employer to 27 comply with subsection 1 if the employer has paid a claim 28 for unpaid wages or nonreimbursed authorized expenses and 29 liquidated damages under section 91A.10 or if the employer 30 has been assessed a civil money penalty under section 91A.12 . 31 However, a court may, when rendering a judgment for wages or 32 nonreimbursed authorized expenses and liquidated damages or 33 -1105- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1105/ 1568
H.F. _____ upholding a civil money penalty assessment, order that an 34 employer shall not be required to comply with the provisions of 35 subsection 1 or that an employer shall be required to comply 1 with the provisions of subsection 1 for a particular period of 2 time. 3 Sec. 1860. Section 91A.9, Code 2023, is amended to read as 4 follows: 5 91A.9 General powers and duties of the commissioner director . 6 1. The commissioner director shall administer and enforce 7 the provisions of this chapter . The commissioner director may 8 hold hearings and investigate charges of violations of this 9 chapter . 10 2. The commissioner director may, consistent with due 11 process of law, enter any place of employment to inspect 12 records concerning wages and payrolls, to question the employer 13 and employees, and to investigate such facts, conditions, or 14 matters as are deemed appropriate in determining whether any 15 person has violated the provisions of this chapter . However, 16 such entry by the commissioner director shall only be in 17 response to a written complaint. 18 3. The commissioner director may employ such qualified 19 personnel as are necessary for the enforcement of this chapter . 20 Such personnel shall be employed pursuant to chapter 8A, 21 subchapter IV . 22 4. The commissioner director shall, in consultation with 23 the United States department of labor, develop a database of 24 the employers in this state utilizing special certificates 25 issued by the United States secretary of labor as authorized 26 under 29 U.S.C. §214, and shall maintain the database. 27 5. The commissioner director shall promulgate, pursuant to 28 chapter 17A , any rules necessary to carry out the provisions of 29 this chapter . 30 Sec. 1861. Section 91A.10, Code 2023, is amended to read as 31 follows: 32 91A.10 Settlement of claims and suits for wages —— 33 -1106- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1106/ 1568
H.F. _____ prohibition against discharge of employee. 34 1. Upon the written complaint of the employee involved, 35 the commissioner director may determine whether wages have 1 not been paid and may constitute an enforceable claim. If 2 for any reason the commissioner director decides not to make 3 such determination, the commissioner director shall so notify 4 the complaining employee within fourteen days of receipt of 5 the complaint. The commissioner director shall otherwise 6 notify the employee of such determination within a reasonable 7 time and if it is determined that there is an enforceable 8 claim, the commissioner director shall, with the consent of 9 the complaining employee, take an assignment in trust for the 10 wages and for any claim for liquidated damages without being 11 bound by any of the technical rules respecting the validity of 12 the assignment. However, the commissioner director shall not 13 accept any complaint for unpaid wages and liquidated damages 14 after one year from the date the wages became due and payable. 15 2. The commissioner director , with the assistance of the 16 office of the attorney general if the commissioner director 17 requests such assistance, shall, unless a settlement is 18 reached under this subsection , commence a civil action in any 19 court of competent jurisdiction to recover for the benefit 20 of any employee any wage, expenses, and liquidated damages’ 21 claims that have been assigned to the commissioner director 22 for recovery. The commissioner director may also request 23 reasonable and necessary attorney fees. With the consent 24 of the assigning employee, the commissioner director may 25 also settle a claim on behalf of the assigning employee. 26 Proceedings under this subsection and subsection 1 that precede 27 commencement of a civil action shall be conducted informally 28 without any party having a right to be heard before the 29 commissioner director . The commissioner director may join 30 various assignments in one claim for the purpose of settling or 31 litigating their claims. 32 3. The provisions of subsections 1 and 2 shall not be 33 -1107- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1107/ 1568
H.F. _____ construed to prevent an employee from settling or bringing an 34 action for damages under section 91A.8 if the employee has not 35 assigned the claim under subsection 1 . 1 4. Any recovery of attorney fees, in the case of actions 2 brought under this section by the commissioner director , shall 3 be remitted by the commissioner director to the treasurer of 4 state for deposit in the general fund of the state. Also, the 5 commissioner director shall not be required to pay any filing 6 fee or other court costs. 7 5. An employer shall not discharge or in any other manner 8 discriminate against any employee because the employee has 9 filed a complaint, assigned a claim, or brought an action 10 under this section or has cooperated in bringing any action 11 against an employer. Any employee may file a complaint with 12 the commissioner director alleging discharge or discrimination 13 within thirty days after such violation occurs. Upon receipt 14 of the complaint, the commissioner director shall cause an 15 investigation to be made to the extent deemed appropriate. If 16 the commissioner director determines from the investigation 17 that the provisions of this subsection have been violated, the 18 commissioner director shall bring an action in the appropriate 19 district court against such person. The district court shall 20 have jurisdiction, for cause shown, to restrain violations of 21 this subsection and order all appropriate relief including 22 rehiring or reinstatement of the employee to the former 23 position with back pay. 24 Sec. 1862. Section 91A.11, Code 2023, is amended to read as 25 follows: 26 91A.11 Wage claims brought under reciprocity. 27 1. The commissioner director may enter into reciprocal 28 agreements with the labor department or corresponding agency 29 of any other state or its representatives for the collection 30 in such other states of claims or judgments for wages and 31 other demands based upon claims assigned to the commissioner 32 director . 33 -1108- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1108/ 1568
H.F. _____ 2. The commissioner director may, to the extent provided 34 for by any reciprocal agreement entered into by law or with an 35 agency of another state as provided in this section , maintain 1 actions in the courts of such other state to the extent 2 permitted by the laws of that state for the collection of 3 claims for wages, judgments and other demands and may assign 4 such claims, judgments and demands to the labor department or 5 agency of such other state for collection to the extent that 6 such an assignment may be permitted or provided for by the laws 7 of such state or by reciprocal agreement. 8 3. The commissioner director may, upon the written consent 9 of the labor department or other corresponding agency of any 10 other state or its representatives, maintain actions in the 11 courts of this state upon assigned claims for wages, judgments 12 and demands arising in such other state in the same manner 13 and to the same extent that such actions by the commissioner 14 director are authorized when arising in this state. However, 15 such actions may be maintained only in cases in which such 16 other state by law or reciprocal agreement extends a like 17 comity to cases arising in this state. 18 Sec. 1863. Section 91A.12, Code 2023, is amended to read as 19 follows: 20 91A.12 Civil penalties. 21 1. Any employer who violates the provisions of this chapter 22 or the rules promulgated under it shall be subject to a civil 23 money penalty of not more than five hundred dollars per pay 24 period for each violation. The commissioner director may 25 recover such civil money penalty according to the provisions 26 of subsections 2 through 5 . Any civil money penalty recovered 27 shall be deposited in the general fund of the state. 28 2. The commissioner director may propose that an employer 29 be assessed a civil money penalty by serving the employer with 30 notice of such proposal in the same manner as an original 31 notice is served under the rules of civil procedure. Upon 32 service of such notice, the proposed assessment shall be 33 -1109- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1109/ 1568
H.F. _____ treated as a contested case under chapter 17A . However, an 34 employer must request a hearing within thirty days of being 35 served. 1 3. If an employer does not request a hearing pursuant 2 to subsection 2 or if the commissioner director determines, 3 after an appropriate hearing, that an employer is in violation 4 of this chapter , the commissioner director shall assess a 5 civil money penalty which is consistent with the provisions 6 of subsection 1 and which is rendered with due consideration 7 for the penalty amount in terms of the size of the employer’s 8 business, the gravity of the violation, the good faith of the 9 employer, and the history of previous violations. 10 4. An employer may seek judicial review of any assessment 11 rendered under subsection 3 by instituting proceedings for 12 judicial review pursuant to chapter 17A . However, such 13 proceedings must be instituted in the district court of the 14 county in which the violation or one of the violations occurred 15 and within thirty days of the day on which the employer was 16 notified that an assessment has been rendered. Also, an 17 employer may be required, at the discretion of the district 18 court and upon instituting such proceedings, to deposit the 19 amount assessed with the clerk of the district court. Any 20 moneys so deposited shall either be returned to the employer 21 or be forwarded to the commissioner director for deposit in 22 the general fund of the state, depending on the outcome of the 23 judicial review, including any appeal to the supreme court. 24 5. After the time for seeking judicial review has expired 25 or after all judicial review has been exhausted and the 26 commissioner’s director’s assessment has been upheld, the 27 commissioner director shall request the attorney general to 28 recover the assessed penalties in a civil action. 29 Sec. 1864. Section 91A.15, subsection 2, paragraph b, Code 30 2023, is amended to read as follows: 31 b. The franchisor has been found by the commissioner 32 director to have exercised a type or degree of control over 33 -1110- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1110/ 1568
H.F. _____ the franchisee or the franchisee’s employees that is not 34 customarily exercised by a franchisor for the purpose of 35 protecting the franchisor’s trademarks and brand. 1 Sec. 1865. Section 91C.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 2 follows: 3 91C.1 Definition —— exemption —— combined registration and 4 licensing process for plumbers and mechanical professionals. 5 1. As used in this chapter , unless the context otherwise 6 requires , “contractor” : 7 a. “Contractor” means a person who engages in the business 8 of construction, as the term “construction” is defined in the 9 Iowa administrative code for purposes of chapter 96, the Iowa 10 employment security law. However, a person who earns less than 11 two thousand dollars annually or who performs work or has work 12 performed on the person’s own property is not a contractor for 13 purposes of this chapter . 14 b. “Department” means the department of inspections, 15 appeals, and licensing. 16 c. “Director” means the director of the department of 17 inspections, appeals, and licensing. 18 2. The state, its boards, commissions, agencies, 19 departments, and its political subdivisions including school 20 districts and other special purpose districts, are not 21 contractors for purposes of this chapter . 22 2. 3. If a contractor’s registration application shows 23 that the contractor is self-employed, does not pay more than 24 two thousand dollars annually to employ other persons in the 25 business, and does not work with or for other contractors in 26 the same phases of construction, the contractor is exempt from 27 the fee requirements under this chapter . 28 3. 4. a. The labor services division of the department of 29 workforce development and the Iowa department of public health 30 will work with stakeholders to develop a plan to combine the 31 contractor registration and contractor licensing application 32 process for contractors licensed under chapter 105 , to be 33 -1111- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1111/ 1568
H.F. _____ implemented in time for licensing renewals due July 1, 2017. 34 Effective July 1, 2017, a A contractor licensed under chapter 35 105 shall register as a contractor under this chapter in 1 conjunction with the contractor licensing process established 2 by the department . At no cost to the labor services division, 3 the The department of public health shall collect both the 4 registration and licensing applications as part of one combined 5 application. The labor commissioner director shall design 6 the contractor registration application form to exclude 7 from the division of labor services’ department’s contractor 8 registration application process those contractors who are also 9 covered by chapter 105 . The labor commissioner director is 10 authorized to adopt rules as needed to accomplish a merger of 11 the application systems including transitional registration 12 periods and fees. 13 b. Effective July 1, 2017, excluding registrations by 14 contractors that are exempt from the registration fee pursuant 15 to this section , the department of public health shall collect 16 and transfer to the labor services division a portion of each 17 contractor license fee equal to three times the contractor 18 registration fee for each three-year license or a prorated 19 portion thereof using a one-sixth deduction for each six-month 20 period of the renewal cycle. 21 Sec. 1866. Section 91C.2, Code 2023, is amended to read as 22 follows: 23 91C.2 Registration required —— conditions. 24 A contractor doing business in this state shall register 25 with the labor commissioner director and shall meet all of the 26 following requirements as a condition of registration: 27 1. The contractor shall be in compliance with the laws of 28 this state relating to workers’ compensation insurance and 29 shall provide evidence of workers’ compensation insurance 30 coverage annually, of relief from the insurance requirement 31 pursuant to section 87.11 , or a statement that the contractor 32 is not required to carry workers’ compensation coverage. 33 -1112- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1112/ 1568
H.F. _____ Notice of a policy’s cancellation shall be provided to the 34 labor commissioner director by the insurance company. 35 2. The contractor shall possess an employer account number 1 or a special contractor number issued by the department 2 of workforce development pursuant to chapter 96, the Iowa 3 employment security law. 4 3. An out-of-state contractor shall either file a surety 5 bond, as provided in section 91C.7 , with the division of labor 6 services department in the amount of twenty-five thousand 7 dollars or shall provide a statement to the division of labor 8 services department that the contractor is prequalified to bid 9 on projects for the department of transportation pursuant to 10 section 314.1 . 11 Sec. 1867. Section 91C.3, subsection 1, unnumbered 12 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 13 The registration application shall be in the form prescribed 14 by the labor commissioner director , shall be accompanied by 15 the registration fee prescribed pursuant to section 91C.4 , and 16 shall contain information which is substantially complete and 17 accurate. In addition to the information determined by the 18 labor commissioner director to be necessary for purposes of 19 section 91C.2 , the application shall include information as to 20 each of the following: 21 Sec. 1868. Section 91C.3, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 22 amended to read as follows: 23 2. Any change in the information provided shall be reported 24 promptly to the labor commissioner director . 25 Sec. 1869. Section 91C.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 26 follows: 27 91C.4 Fees. 28 The labor commissioner director shall prescribe the fee for 29 registration, which fee shall not exceed fifty dollars every 30 year. 31 Sec. 1870. Section 91C.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 32 follows: 33 -1113- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1113/ 1568
H.F. _____ 91C.5 Public registration number —— records —— revocation. 34 1. The labor commissioner director shall issue to each 35 registered contractor an identifying public registration 1 number and shall compile records showing the names and public 2 registration numbers of all contractors registered in the 3 state. These records and the complete registration information 4 provided by each contractor are public records and the labor 5 commissioner director shall take steps as necessary to 6 facilitate access to the information by governmental agencies 7 and the general public. 8 2. The labor commissioner director shall revoke a 9 registration number when the contractor fails to maintain 10 compliance with the conditions necessary to obtain a 11 registration. The labor commissioner director shall provide 12 a fact-finding interview to assure that the contractor is not 13 in compliance before revoking any registration. Hearings on 14 revocation of registrations shall be held in accordance with 15 section 91C.8 . 16 Sec. 1871. Section 91C.6, Code 2023, is amended to read as 17 follows: 18 91C.6 Rules. 19 The labor commissioner director shall adopt rules, pursuant 20 to chapter 17A , determined to be reasonably necessary for 21 phasing in, administering, and enforcing the system of 22 contractor registration established by this chapter . 23 Sec. 1872. Section 91C.7, Code 2023, is amended to read as 24 follows: 25 91C.7 Contracts —— contractor’s bond. 26 1. A contractor who is not registered with the labor 27 commissioner director as required by this chapter shall not be 28 awarded a contract to perform work for the state or an agency 29 of the state. 30 2. A surety bond filed pursuant to section 91C.2 shall 31 be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in 32 this state, and the bond shall be continuous in nature until 33 -1114- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1114/ 1568
H.F. _____ canceled by the surety with not less than thirty days’ written 34 notice to the contractor and to the division of labor services 35 of the department of workforce development indicating the 1 surety’s desire to cancel the bond. The surety company shall 2 not be liable under the bond for any contract commenced after 3 the cancellation of the bond. The division of labor services 4 of the department of workforce development may increase the 5 bond amount after a hearing. 6 3. Release of the bond shall be conditioned upon the 7 payment of all taxes, including contributions due under 8 the unemployment compensation insurance system, penalties, 9 interest, and related fees, which may accrue to the state 10 of Iowa. If at any time during the term of the bond, 11 the department of revenue or the department of workforce 12 development determines that the amount of the bond is not 13 sufficient to cover the tax liabilities accruing to the state 14 of Iowa, the labor commissioner director shall require the bond 15 to be increased by an amount the labor commissioner director 16 deems sufficient to cover the tax liabilities accrued and 17 accruing. 18 4. The department of revenue and the department of workforce 19 development shall adopt rules for the collection of the 20 forfeiture. Notice shall be provided to the surety and to 21 the contractor. Notice to the contractor shall be mailed to 22 the contractor’s last known address and to the contractor’s 23 registered agent for service of process, if any, within the 24 state. The contractor or surety shall have the opportunity to 25 apply to the director of revenue for a hearing within thirty 26 days after the giving of such notice. Upon the failure to 27 timely request a hearing, the bond shall be forfeited. If, 28 after the hearing upon timely request, the department of 29 revenue or the department of workforce development finds 30 that the contractor has failed to pay the total of all taxes 31 payable, the department of revenue or the department of 32 workforce development shall order the bond forfeited. The 33 -1115- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1115/ 1568
H.F. _____ amount of the forfeiture shall be the amount of taxes payable 34 or the amount of the bond, whichever is less. For purposes of 35 this section “taxes payable” means all tax, penalties, interest, 1 and fees that the department of revenue has previously 2 determined to be due to the state by assessment or in an appeal 3 of an assessment, including contributions to the unemployment 4 compensation insurance system. 5 5. If it is determined that this section may cause denial 6 of federal funds which would otherwise be available, or is 7 otherwise inconsistent with requirements of federal law, this 8 section shall be suspended, but only to the extent necessary to 9 prevent denial of the funds or to eliminate the inconsistency 10 with federal requirements. 11 6. The bond required by this section may be attached by the 12 commissioner director for collection of fees and penalties due 13 to the division. 14 Sec. 1873. Section 91C.8, Code 2023, is amended to read as 15 follows: 16 91C.8 Investigations —— enforcement —— administrative 17 penalties. 18 1. The labor commissioner director and inspectors of the 19 division of labor services of the department of workforce 20 development have jurisdiction for investigation and enforcement 21 in cases where contractors may be in violation of the 22 requirements of this chapter or rules adopted pursuant to this 23 chapter . 24 2. If, upon investigation, the labor commissioner director 25 or the commissioner’s director’s authorized representative 26 believes that a contractor has violated any of the following, 27 the commissioner director shall with reasonable promptness 28 issue a citation to the contractor: 29 a. The requirement that a contractor be registered. 30 b. The requirement that the contractor’s registration 31 information be substantially complete and accurate. 32 c. The requirement that an out-of-state contractor file a 33 -1116- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1116/ 1568
H.F. _____ bond with the division of labor services department . 34 3. Each citation shall be in writing and shall describe 35 with particularity the nature of the violation, including a 1 reference to the provision of the statute alleged to have been 2 violated. 3 4. If a citation is issued, the commissioner director shall, 4 within seven days, notify the contractor by service in the 5 same manner as an original notice or by certified mail of the 6 administrative penalty, if any, proposed to be assessed and 7 that the contractor has fifteen working days within which to 8 notify the commissioner director that the contractor wishes to 9 contest the citation or proposed assessment of penalty. 10 5. The administrative penalties which may be imposed under 11 this section shall be not more than five hundred dollars 12 in the case of a first violation and not more than five 13 thousand dollars for each violation in the case of a second or 14 subsequent violation. All administrative penalties collected 15 pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited in the general fund 16 of the state. 17 6. If, within fifteen working days from the receipt of 18 the notice, the contractor fails to notify the commissioner 19 director that the contractor intends to contest the citation 20 or proposed assessment of penalty, the citation and the 21 assessment, as proposed, shall be deemed a final order of the 22 employment appeal board and not subject to review by any court 23 or agency. 24 7. If the contractor notifies the commissioner director 25 that the contractor intends to contest the citation or proposed 26 assessment of penalty, the commissioner director shall 27 immediately advise the employment appeal board established by 28 section 10A.601 . The employment appeal board shall review the 29 action of the commissioner director and shall thereafter issue 30 an order, based on findings of fact, affirming, modifying, or 31 vacating the commissioner’s director’s citation or proposed 32 penalty or directing other appropriate relief, and the order 33 -1117- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1117/ 1568
H.F. _____ shall become final sixty days after its issuance. 34 8. The labor commissioner director shall notify the 35 department of revenue upon final agency action regarding 1 the citation and assessment of penalty against a registered 2 contractor. 3 9. Judicial review of any order of the employment appeal 4 board issued pursuant to this section may be sought in 5 accordance with the terms of chapter 17A . If no petition 6 for judicial review is filed within sixty days after service 7 of the order of the employment appeal board, the appeal 8 board’s findings of fact and order shall be conclusive in 9 connection with any petition for enforcement which is filed 10 by the commissioner director after the expiration of the 11 sixty-day period. In any such case, the clerk of court, unless 12 otherwise ordered by the court, shall forthwith enter a decree 13 enforcing the order and shall transmit a copy of the decree to 14 the employment appeal board and the contractor named in the 15 petition. 16 Sec. 1874. Section 91C.9, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 17 amended to read as follows: 18 1. A contractor registration revolving fund is created in 19 the state treasury. The revolving fund shall be administered 20 by the commissioner director and shall consist of moneys 21 collected by the commissioner director as fees. The 22 commissioner director shall remit all fees collected pursuant 23 to this chapter to the revolving fund. The moneys in the 24 revolving fund are appropriated to and shall be used by the 25 commissioner director to pay the actual costs and expenses 26 necessary to perform the duties of the commissioner director 27 and the division of labor services department as described in 28 this chapter . All salaries and expenses properly chargeable to 29 the revolving fund shall be paid from the revolving fund. 30 Sec. 1875. Section 91D.1, subsection 1, paragraph c, Code 31 2023, is amended to read as follows: 32 c. For purposes of determining whether an employee of a 33 -1118- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1118/ 1568
H.F. _____ restaurant, hotel, motel, inn, or cabin, who customarily and 34 regularly receives more than thirty dollars a month in tips 35 is receiving the minimum hourly wage rate prescribed by this 1 section , the amount paid the employee by the employer shall 2 be deemed to be increased on account of the tips by an amount 3 determined by the employer, not to exceed forty percent of 4 the applicable minimum wage. An employee may file a written 5 appeal with the labor commissioner director of the department 6 of inspections, appeals, and licensing if the amount of tips 7 received by the employee is less than the amount determined by 8 the employer under this subsection . 9 Sec. 1876. Section 91D.1, subsection 3, paragraph b, 10 subparagraph (2), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 11 (2) The franchisor has been found by the labor commissioner 12 director to have exercised a type or degree of control over 13 the franchisee or the franchisee’s employees that is not 14 customarily exercised by a franchisor for the purpose of 15 protecting the franchisor’s trademarks and brand. 16 Sec. 1877. Section 91D.1, subsection 5, Code 2023, is 17 amended to read as follows: 18 5. The labor commissioner director shall adopt rules to 19 implement and administer this section . 20 Sec. 1878. Section 91E.1, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 21 amended by striking the subsection and inserting in lieu 22 thereof the following: 23 1. “Director” means the director of the department of 24 inspections, appeals, and licensing. 25 Sec. 1879. Section 91E.2, subsection 1, paragraph b, Code 26 2023, is amended to read as follows: 27 b. If a Spanish-speaking interpreter is needed, the employer 28 shall select an interpreter from a list of interpreters 29 developed by the department of workforce development 30 inspections, appeals, and licensing . 31 Sec. 1880. Section 91E.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 32 follows: 33 -1119- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1119/ 1568
H.F. _____ 91E.5 Duties and authority of the commissioner director . 34 1. The commissioner director shall adopt rules to implement 35 and enforce this chapter and shall provide further exemptions 1 from the provisions of this chapter where reasonable. 2 2. In order to carry out the purposes of this chapter , 3 the commissioner director or the commissioner’s director’s 4 representative, upon presenting appropriate credentials to the 5 owner, operator, or agent in charge, may: 6 a. Inspect employment records relating to the total number 7 of employees and non-English speaking employees, and the 8 services provided to non-English speaking employees. 9 b. Interview an employer, owner, operator, agent, or 10 employee, during working hours or at other reasonable times. 11 Sec. 1881. Section 92.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 12 follows: 13 92.1 Street occupations —— migratory labor. 14 1. No person under ten years of age shall be employed or 15 permitted to work with or without compensation at any time 16 within this state in street occupations of peddling, shoe 17 polishing, the distribution or sale of newspapers, magazines, 18 periodicals or circulars, nor in any other occupations in any 19 street or public place. The labor commissioner director shall, 20 when ordered by a judge of the juvenile court, issue a work 21 permit as provided in this chapter to a person under ten years 22 of age. 23 2. No person under twelve years of age shall be employed 24 or permitted to work with or without compensation at any time 25 within this state in connection with migratory labor, except 26 that the labor commissioner director may upon sufficient 27 showing by a judge of the juvenile court, issue a work permit 28 as provided in this chapter to a person under twelve years of 29 age. 30 Sec. 1882. NEW SECTION . 92.1B Definition. 31 For purposes of this chapter, “director” means the director 32 of the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing. 33 -1120- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1120/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 1883. Section 92.4, subsection 1, Code 2023, is amended 34 to read as follows: 35 1. Those persons legally out of school, if such status 1 is verified by the submission of written proof to the labor 2 commissioner director . 3 Sec. 1884. Section 92.6, subsection 1, paragraph g, Code 4 2023, is amended to read as follows: 5 g. Occupations prohibited by rules adopted pursuant to 6 chapter 17A by the labor commissioner director . 7 Sec. 1885. Section 92.8, subsection 21, Code 2023, is 8 amended to read as follows: 9 21. Occupations prohibited by rules adopted pursuant to 10 chapter 17A by the labor commissioner director . 11 Sec. 1886. Section 92.11, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 12 2023, is amended to read as follows: 13 A work permit, except for migrant laborers, shall be issued 14 only by the labor commissioner director upon the application of 15 the parent, guardian, or custodian of the child desiring such 16 permit. The application shall include the following: 17 Sec. 1887. Section 92.12, subsections 2 and 3, Code 2023, 18 are amended to read as follows: 19 2. Work permits for migrant workers shall be issued by the 20 labor commissioner director upon application of the parent or 21 head of the migrant family. The application shall include 22 documentation of proof of age as described in section 92.11, 23 subsection 2 . 24 3. One copy of the permit issued shall be given to the 25 employer to be kept on file for the length of employment and 26 upon termination of employment shall be returned to the labor 27 commissioner director . The blank forms for the application 28 for a work permit for migratory workers and the work permit 29 for migratory workers shall be formulated by the commissioner 30 director . 31 Sec. 1888. Section 92.13, Code 2023, is amended to read as 32 follows: 33 -1121- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1121/ 1568
H.F. _____ 92.13 Optional refusal of permit. 34 The labor commissioner director may refuse to grant a 35 permit if, in the commissioner’s director’s judgment, the best 1 interests of the minor would be served by such refusal and the 2 commissioner director shall keep a record of such refusals, and 3 the reasons therefor. 4 Sec. 1889. Section 92.15, Code 2023, is amended to read as 5 follows: 6 92.15 Application to labor commissioner director . 7 An application for a work permit pursuant to section 92.11 8 or section 92.12 shall be submitted to the office of the labor 9 commissioner director within three days after the child begins 10 work. 11 Sec. 1890. Section 92.16, Code 2023, is amended to read as 12 follows: 13 92.16 Forms for permits formulated. 14 The proper forms for the application for a work permit, 15 the work permit, the certificate of age, and the physician’s 16 certificate shall be formulated by the labor commissioner 17 director . 18 Sec. 1891. Section 92.21, Code 2023, is amended to read as 19 follows: 20 92.21 Rules and orders of labor commissioner director . 21 1. The labor commissioner director may adopt rules pursuant 22 to chapter 17A to more specifically define the occupations 23 and equipment permitted or prohibited in this chapter , to 24 determine occupations for which work permits are required, and 25 to issue general and special orders prohibiting or allowing 26 the employment of persons under eighteen years of age in any 27 place of employment defined in this chapter as hazardous to the 28 health, safety, and welfare of the persons. 29 2. The labor commissioner director shall adopt rules 30 pursuant to chapter 17A specifically defining the civil penalty 31 amount to be assessed for violations of this chapter . 32 Sec. 1892. Section 92.22, Code 2023, is amended to read as 33 -1122- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1122/ 1568
H.F. _____ follows: 34 92.22 Labor commissioner Director to enforce —— civil penalty 35 —— judicial review. 1 1. The labor commissioner director shall enforce this 2 chapter . An employer who violates this chapter or the rules 3 adopted pursuant to this chapter is subject to a civil penalty 4 of not more than ten thousand dollars for each violation. 5 2. The commissioner director shall notify the employer 6 of a proposed civil penalty by service in the same manner as 7 an original notice or by certified mail. If, within fifteen 8 working days from the receipt of the notice, the employer fails 9 to file a notice of contest in accordance with rules adopted by 10 the commissioner director pursuant to chapter 17A , the penalty, 11 as proposed, shall be deemed final agency action for purposes 12 of judicial review. 13 3. The commissioner director shall notify the department of 14 revenue upon final agency action regarding the assessment of a 15 penalty against an employer. Interest shall be calculated from 16 the date of final agency action. 17 4. Judicial review of final agency action pursuant to 18 this section may be sought in accordance with the terms of 19 section 17A.19 . If no petition for judicial review is filed 20 within sixty days after service of the final agency action 21 of the commissioner director , the commissioner’s director’s 22 findings of fact and final agency action shall be conclusive in 23 connection with any petition for enforcement which is filed by 24 the commissioner director after the expiration of the sixty-day 25 period. In any such case, the clerk of court, unless otherwise 26 ordered by the court, shall forthwith enter a decree enforcing 27 the final agency action and shall transmit a copy of the decree 28 to the commissioner director and the employer named in the 29 petition. 30 5. Any penalties recovered pursuant to this section shall be 31 remitted by the commissioner director to the treasurer of state 32 for deposit in the general fund of the state. 33 -1123- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1123/ 1568
H.F. _____ 6. Mayors and police officers, sheriffs, school 34 superintendents, and school truant and attendance officers, 35 within their several jurisdictions, shall cooperate in the 1 enforcement of this chapter and furnish the commissioner 2 director and the commissioner’s director’s designees with all 3 information coming to their knowledge regarding violations of 4 this chapter . All such officers and any person authorized in 5 writing by a court of record shall have the authority to enter, 6 for the purpose of investigation, any of the establishments and 7 places mentioned in this chapter and to freely question any 8 person therein as to any violations of this chapter . 9 7. County attorneys shall investigate all complaints made 10 to them of violations of this chapter , and prosecute all such 11 cases of violation within their respective counties. 12 Sec. 1893. Section 96.1A, subsection 23, Code 2023, is 13 amended to read as follows: 14 23. “Hospital” means an institution which has been licensed, 15 certified, or approved by the department of inspections , and 16 appeals , and licensing as a hospital. 17 Sec. 1894. Section 97B.20A, Code 2023, is amended to read 18 as follows: 19 97B.20A Appeal procedure. 20 Members and third-party payees may appeal any decision made 21 by the system that affects their rights under this chapter . 22 The appeal shall be filed with the system within thirty days 23 after the notification of the decision was mailed to the 24 party’s last known mailing address, or the decision of the 25 system is final. If the party appeals the decision of the 26 system, the system shall conduct an internal review of the 27 decision and the chief executive officer shall notify the 28 individual who has filed the appeal in writing of the system’s 29 decision. The individual who has filed the appeal may file an 30 appeal of the system’s final decision with the system under 31 chapter 17A by notifying the system of the appeal in writing 32 within thirty days after the notification of its final decision 33 -1124- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1124/ 1568
H.F. _____ was mailed to the party’s last known mailing address. Once 34 notified, the system shall forward the appeal to the department 35 of inspections , and appeals , and licensing . 1 Sec. 1895. Section 97B.20B, Code 2023, is amended to read 2 as follows: 3 97B.20B Hearing by administrative law judge. 4 If an appeal is filed and is not withdrawn, an administrative 5 law judge in the department of inspections , and appeals , and 6 licensing , after affording the parties reasonable opportunity 7 for fair hearing, shall affirm, modify, or reverse the 8 decision of the system. The hearing shall be recorded by 9 mechanical means and a transcript of the hearing shall be 10 made. The transcript shall then be made available for use by 11 the employment appeal board and by the courts at subsequent 12 judicial review proceedings under the Iowa administrative 13 procedure Act, chapter 17A , if any. The parties shall be duly 14 notified of the administrative law judge’s decision, together 15 with the administrative law judge’s reasons. The decision is 16 final unless, within thirty days after the date of notification 17 or mailing of the decision, review by the employment appeal 18 board is initiated pursuant to section 97B.27 . 19 Sec. 1896. Section 97B.27, Code 2023, is amended to read as 20 follows: 21 97B.27 Review of decision. 22 Anyone aggrieved by the decision of the administrative law 23 judge may, at any time before the administrative law judge’s 24 decision becomes final, petition the department of inspections , 25 and appeals , and licensing for review by the employment appeal 26 board established in section 10A.601 . The appeal board shall 27 review the record made before the administrative law judge, but 28 no additional evidence shall be heard. On the basis of the 29 record the appeal board shall affirm, modify, or reverse the 30 decision of the administrative law judge and shall determine 31 the rights of the appellant. It shall promptly notify the 32 appellant and any other interested party by written decision. 33 -1125- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1125/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 1897. Section 99B.1, subsection 13, Code 2023, is 34 amended to read as follows: 35 13. “Department” means the department of inspections , and 1 appeals , and licensing . 2 Sec. 1898. Section 99B.6, Code 2023, is amended to read as 3 follows: 4 99B.6 Attorney general and county attorney —— prosecution. 5 Upon request of the department of inspections , and appeals , 6 and licensing or the division of criminal investigation of 7 the department of public safety, the attorney general shall 8 institute in the name of the state the proper proceedings 9 against a person charged by either department with violating 10 this chapter , and a county attorney, at the request of the 11 attorney general, shall appear and prosecute an action when 12 brought in the county attorney’s county. 13 Sec. 1899. Section 99B.7, Code 2023, is amended to read as 14 follows: 15 99B.7 Division of criminal investigation. 16 The division of criminal investigation of the department of 17 public safety may investigate to determine licensee compliance 18 with the requirements of this chapter . Investigations may be 19 conducted either on the criminal investigation division’s own 20 initiative or at the request of the department of inspections , 21 and appeals , and licensing . The criminal investigation 22 division and the department of inspections , and appeals , and 23 licensing shall cooperate to the maximum extent possible on an 24 investigation. 25 Sec. 1900. Section 99B.58, Code 2023, is amended to read as 26 follows: 27 99B.58 Electrical or mechanical amusement devices —— special 28 fund. 29 Fees collected by the department pursuant to sections 99B.53 30 and 99B.56 shall be deposited in a special fund created in 31 the state treasury. Moneys in the fund are appropriated to 32 the department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing 33 -1126- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1126/ 1568
H.F. _____ and the department of public safety for administration and 34 enforcement of this subchapter , including employment of 35 necessary personnel. The distribution of moneys in the fund to 1 the department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing and 2 the department of public safety shall be pursuant to a written 3 policy agreed upon by the departments. Notwithstanding section 4 12C.7, subsection 2 , interest or earnings on moneys deposited 5 in the fund shall be credited to the fund. Notwithstanding 6 section 8.33 , moneys remaining in the fund at the end of a 7 fiscal year shall not revert to the general fund of the state. 8 Sec. 1901. Section 99D.5, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 9 amended to read as follows: 10 1. A state racing and gaming commission is created within 11 the department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing 12 consisting of five members who shall be appointed by the 13 governor subject to confirmation by the senate, and who shall 14 serve not to exceed a three-year term at the pleasure of the 15 governor. The term of each member shall begin and end as 16 provided in section 69.19 . 17 Sec. 1902. Section 99F.4B, Code 2023, is amended to read as 18 follows: 19 99F.4B Rules. 20 The department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing 21 shall cooperate to the maximum extent possible with the 22 division of criminal investigation in adopting rules relating 23 to the gaming operations in this chapter and chapters 99D and 24 99E . 25 Sec. 1903. Section 99F.20, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 26 amended to read as follows: 27 1. A gaming regulatory revolving fund is created in 28 the state treasury under the control of the department of 29 inspections , and appeals , and licensing . The fund shall 30 consist of fees collected and deposited into the fund paid 31 by licensees pursuant to section 99D.14, subsection 2 , 32 paragraph “c” , fees paid by licensees pursuant to section 33 -1127- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1127/ 1568
H.F. _____ 99E.5, subsection 4 , paragraph “c” , regulatory fees paid by 34 licensees pursuant to section 99F.4, subsection 27 , and fees 35 paid by licensees pursuant to section 99F.10, subsection 4 , 1 paragraph “c” . All costs relating to racetrack, excursion 2 boat, gambling structure, internet fantasy sports contests as 3 defined in section 99E.1 , and sports wagering regulation shall 4 be paid from the fund as provided in appropriations made for 5 this purpose by the general assembly. The department shall 6 provide quarterly reports to the department of management and 7 the legislative services agency specifying revenues billed 8 and collected and expenditures from the fund in a format as 9 determined by the department of management in consultation with 10 the legislative services agency. 11 Sec. 1904. Section 123.3, subsection 23, Code 2023, is 12 amended to read as follows: 13 23. “Hotel” or “motel” means premises licensed by the 14 department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing and 15 regularly or seasonally kept open in a bona fide manner for the 16 lodging of transient guests, and with twenty or more sleeping 17 rooms. 18 Sec. 1905. Section 123.10, subsection 15, Code 2023, is 19 amended to read as follows: 20 15. Prescribing the uniform fee, not to exceed one hundred 21 dollars, to be assessed against a licensee or permittee for 22 a contested case hearing conducted by the division or by an 23 administrative law judge from the department of inspections , 24 and appeals , and licensing which results in administrative 25 action taken against the licensee or permittee by the division. 26 Sec. 1906. Section 123.17, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 27 amended to read as follows: 28 4. The treasurer of state shall, each quarter, prepare 29 an estimate of the gaming revenues and of the moneys to be 30 deposited in the beer and liquor control fund that will become 31 available during the remainder of the appropriate fiscal year 32 for the purposes described in subsection 3 . The department 33 -1128- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1128/ 1568
H.F. _____ of management, the department of inspections , and appeals , 34 and licensing , and the department of commerce shall take 35 appropriate actions to provide that the sum of the amount of 1 gaming revenues available to be deposited into the revenue 2 bonds debt service fund and the revenue bonds federal subsidy 3 holdback fund during a fiscal year and the amount of moneys to 4 be deposited in the beer and liquor control fund available to 5 be deposited into the revenue bonds debt service fund and the 6 revenue bonds federal subsidy holdback fund during such fiscal 7 year will be sufficient to cover any anticipated deficiencies. 8 Sec. 1907. Section 123.30, subsection 1, paragraph b, Code 9 2023, is amended to read as follows: 10 b. As a condition for issuance of a retail alcohol license 11 or wine or beer permit, the applicant must give consent 12 to members of the fire, police, and health departments and 13 the building inspector of cities; the county sheriff or 14 deputy sheriff; members of the department of public safety; 15 representatives of the division and of the department of 16 inspections , and appeals , and licensing ; certified police 17 officers; and any official county health officer to enter upon 18 areas of the premises where alcoholic beverages are stored, 19 served, or sold, without a warrant during business hours of 20 the licensee or permittee to inspect for violations of this 21 chapter or ordinances and regulations that cities and boards 22 of supervisors may adopt. However, a subpoena issued under 23 section 421.17 or a warrant is required for inspection of 24 private records, a private business office, or attached living 25 quarters. Persons who are not certified peace officers shall 26 limit the scope of their inspections of licensed premises 27 to the regulatory authority under which the inspection is 28 conducted. All persons who enter upon a licensed premises to 29 conduct an inspection shall present appropriate identification 30 to the owner of the establishment or the person who appears 31 to be in charge of the establishment prior to commencing 32 an inspection; however, this provision does not apply to 33 -1129- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1129/ 1568
H.F. _____ undercover criminal investigations conducted by peace officers. 34 Sec. 1908. Section 123.32, subsection 6, paragraph b, Code 35 2023, is amended to read as follows: 1 b. Upon receipt of an application having been approved by 2 the local authority, the division shall make an investigation 3 as the administrator deems necessary to determine that the 4 applicant complies with all requirements for holding a license, 5 and may require the applicant to appear to be examined under 6 oath to demonstrate that the applicant complies with all of the 7 requirements to hold a license. If the administrator requires 8 the applicant to appear and to testify under oath, a record 9 shall be made of all testimony or evidence and the record 10 shall become a part of the application. The administrator 11 may appoint a member of the division or may request an 12 administrative law judge of the department of inspections , and 13 appeals , and licensing to receive the testimony under oath 14 and evidence, and to issue a proposed decision to approve or 15 disapprove the application for a license. The administrator 16 may affirm, reverse, or modify the proposed decision to 17 approve or disapprove the application for the license. If 18 the application is approved by the administrator, the license 19 shall be issued. If the application is disapproved by the 20 administrator, the applicant shall be so notified by certified 21 mail or personal service and the appropriate local authority 22 shall be notified electronically, or in a manner prescribed by 23 the administrator. 24 Sec. 1909. Section 123.32, subsections 7 and 9, Code 2023, 25 are amended to read as follows: 26 7. Appeal to administrator. An applicant for a retail 27 alcohol license may appeal from the local authority’s 28 disapproval of an application for a license or permit to the 29 administrator. In the appeal the applicant shall be allowed 30 the opportunity to demonstrate in an evidentiary hearing 31 conducted pursuant to chapter 17A that the applicant complies 32 with all of the requirements for holding the license or permit. 33 -1130- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1130/ 1568
H.F. _____ The administrator may appoint a member of the division or 34 may request an administrative law judge from the department 35 of inspections , and appeals , and licensing to conduct the 1 evidentiary hearing and to render a proposed decision to 2 approve or disapprove the issuance of the license or permit. 3 The administrator may affirm, reverse, or modify the proposed 4 decision. If the administrator determines that the applicant 5 complies with all of the requirements for holding a license 6 or permit, the administrator shall order the issuance of the 7 license or permit. If the administrator determines that the 8 applicant does not comply with the requirements for holding 9 a license or permit, the administrator shall disapprove the 10 issuance of the license or permit. 11 9. Suspension by local authority. A retail alcohol licensee 12 whose license has been suspended or revoked or a civil penalty 13 imposed by a local authority for a violation of this chapter 14 or suspended by a local authority for violation of a local 15 ordinance may appeal the suspension, revocation, or civil 16 penalty to the administrator. The administrator may appoint 17 a member of the division or may request an administrative 18 law judge from the department of inspections , and appeals , 19 and licensing to hear the appeal which shall be conducted in 20 accordance with chapter 17A and to issue a proposed decision. 21 The administrator may review the proposed decision upon the 22 motion of a party to the appeal or upon the administrator’s 23 own motion in accordance with chapter 17A . Upon review of the 24 proposed decision, the administrator may affirm, reverse, or 25 modify the proposed decision. A retail alcohol licensee or a 26 local authority aggrieved by a decision of the administrator 27 may seek judicial review of the decision pursuant to chapter 28 17A . 29 Sec. 1910. Section 123.39, subsection 1, paragraph e, Code 30 2023, is amended to read as follows: 31 e. Before suspension, revocation, or imposition of a 32 civil penalty by the administrator, the license, permit, 33 -1131- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1131/ 1568
H.F. _____ or certificate holder shall be given written notice and an 34 opportunity for a hearing. The administrator may appoint 35 a member of the division or may request an administrative 1 law judge from the department of inspections , and appeals , 2 and licensing to conduct the hearing and issue a proposed 3 decision. Upon the motion of a party to the hearing or 4 upon the administrator’s own motion, the administrator may 5 review the proposed decision in accordance with chapter 17A . 6 Upon review of the proposed decision, the administrator may 7 affirm, reverse, or modify the proposed decision. A license, 8 permit, or certificate holder aggrieved by a decision of the 9 administrator may seek judicial review of the administrator’s 10 decision in accordance with chapter 17A . 11 Sec. 1911. Section 125.18, Code 2023, is amended to read as 12 follows: 13 125.18 Hearing before board. 14 If a licensee under this chapter makes a written request 15 for a hearing within thirty days of suspension, revocation, or 16 refusal to renew a license, a hearing before the board shall 17 be expeditiously arranged by the department of inspections , 18 and appeals , and licensing whose decision is subject to review 19 by the board. The board shall issue a written statement of 20 the board’s findings within thirty days after conclusion of 21 the hearing upholding or reversing the proposed suspension, 22 revocation, or refusal to renew a license. Action involving 23 suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew a license shall 24 not be taken by the board unless a quorum is present at the 25 meeting. A copy of the board’s decision shall be promptly 26 transmitted to the affected licensee who may, if aggrieved by 27 the decision, seek judicial review of the actions of the board 28 in accordance with the terms of chapter 17A . 29 Sec. 1912. Section 135.11, subsection 10, Code 2023, is 30 amended to read as follows: 31 10. Enforce the law relative to chapter 146 and 32 “Health-related Professions”, Title IV, subtitle 3 , excluding 33 -1132- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1132/ 1568
H.F. _____ chapter 155 . 34 Sec. 1913. Section 135.16A, subsection 1, paragraph d, Code 35 2023, is amended to read as follows: 1 d. “Grocery store” means a food establishment as defined 2 in section 137F.1 licensed by the department of inspections , 3 and appeals , and licensing pursuant to section 137F.4 , to sell 4 food or food products to customers intended for preparation or 5 consumption off premises. 6 Sec. 1914. Section 135.16A, subsection 2, paragraph a, Code 7 2023, is amended to read as follows: 8 a. The department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing 9 shall assist the Iowa department of public health in adopting 10 rules necessary to implement and administer this section . 11 Sec. 1915. Section 135.63, subsection 2, paragraph g, 12 subparagraph (1), subparagraph division (a), Code 2023, is 13 amended to read as follows: 14 (a) The institutional health facility reports to the 15 department the number and type of beds reduced on a form 16 prescribed by the department at least thirty days before the 17 reduction. In the case of a health care facility, the new bed 18 total must be consistent with the number of licensed beds at 19 the facility. In the case of a hospital, the number of beds 20 must be consistent with bed totals reported to the department 21 of inspections , and appeals , and licensing for purposes of 22 licensure and certification. 23 Sec. 1916. Section 135B.1, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 24 amended to read as follows: 25 1. “Department” means the department of inspections , and 26 appeals , and licensing . 27 Sec. 1917. Section 135C.1, subsections 4, 6, and 20, Code 28 2023, are amended to read as follows: 29 4. “Department” means the department of inspections , and 30 appeals , and licensing . 31 6. “Director” means the director of the department of 32 inspections , and appeals , and licensing , or the director’s 33 -1133- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1133/ 1568
H.F. _____ designee. 34 20. “Residential care facility” means any institution, 35 place, building, or agency providing for a period exceeding 1 twenty-four consecutive hours accommodation, board, personal 2 assistance and other essential daily living activities to 3 three or more individuals, not related to the administrator or 4 owner thereof within the third degree of consanguinity, who by 5 reason of illness, disease, or physical or mental infirmity 6 are unable to sufficiently or properly care for themselves but 7 who do not require the services of a registered or licensed 8 practical nurse except on an emergency basis or who by reason 9 of illness, disease, or physical or mental infirmity are unable 10 to sufficiently or properly care for themselves but who do not 11 require the services of a registered or licensed practical 12 nurse except on an emergency basis if home and community-based 13 services, other than nursing care, as defined by this chapter 14 and departmental rule, are provided. For the purposes of 15 this definition, the home and community-based services to be 16 provided are limited to the type included under the medical 17 assistance program provided pursuant to chapter 249A , are 18 subject to cost limitations established by the department of 19 human services under the medical assistance program, and except 20 as otherwise provided by the department of inspections , and 21 appeals , and licensing with the concurrence of the department 22 of human services, are limited in capacity to the number of 23 licensed residential care facilities and the number of licensed 24 residential care facility beds in the state as of December 1, 25 2003. 26 Sec. 1918. Section 135C.4, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 27 amended to read as follows: 28 3. For the purposes of this section , the home and 29 community-based services to be provided shall be limited to the 30 type included under the medical assistance program provided 31 pursuant to chapter 249A , shall be subject to cost limitations 32 established by the department of human services under the 33 -1134- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1134/ 1568
H.F. _____ medical assistance program, and except as otherwise provided by 34 the department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing with 35 the concurrence of the department of human services, shall be 1 limited in capacity to the number of licensed residential care 2 facilities and the number of licensed residential care facility 3 beds in the state as of December 1, 2003. 4 Sec. 1919. Section 135C.19, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 5 amended to read as follows: 6 3. If the facility cited subsequently advises the 7 department of human services that the violation has been 8 corrected to the satisfaction of the department of inspections , 9 and appeals , and licensing , the department of human services 10 shall maintain this advisory in the same file with the copy 11 of the citation. The department of human services shall 12 not disseminate to the public any information regarding 13 citations issued by the department of inspections , and appeals , 14 and licensing , but shall forward or refer inquiries to the 15 department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing . 16 Sec. 1920. Section 135C.31A, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 17 amended to read as follows: 18 1. A health care facility shall assist the Iowa department 19 of veterans affairs in identifying, upon admission of a 20 resident, the resident’s eligibility for benefits through the 21 United States department of veterans affairs. The department 22 of inspections , and appeals , and licensing , in cooperation 23 with the department of human services, shall adopt rules to 24 administer this section , including a provision that ensures 25 that if a resident is eligible for benefits through the United 26 States department of veterans affairs or other third-party 27 payor, the payor of last resort for reimbursement to the 28 health care facility is the medical assistance program. 29 The rules shall also require the health care facility to 30 request information from a resident or resident’s personal 31 representative regarding the resident’s veteran status and to 32 report to the Iowa department of veterans affairs only the 33 -1135- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1135/ 1568
H.F. _____ names of residents identified as potential veterans along with 34 the names of their spouses and any dependents. Information 35 reported by the health care facility shall be verified by the 1 Iowa department of veterans affairs. This section shall not 2 apply to the admission of an individual to a state mental 3 health institute for acute psychiatric care or to the admission 4 of an individual to the Iowa veterans home. 5 Sec. 1921. Section 135C.31A, subsection 2, paragraph b, 6 Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 7 b. The department of inspections , and appeals , and 8 licensing , the department of veterans affairs, and the 9 department of human services shall identify any barriers 10 to residents in accessing such prescription drug benefits 11 and shall assist health care facilities in adjusting their 12 procedures for medication administration to comply with this 13 subsection . 14 Sec. 1922. Section 135C.33, subsection 7, paragraph a, Code 15 2023, is amended to read as follows: 16 a. The department of inspections , and appeals , and 17 licensing , in conjunction with other departments and agencies 18 of state government involved with criminal history and 19 abuse registry information, shall establish a single contact 20 repository for facilities and other providers to have 21 electronic access to data to perform background checks for 22 purposes of employment, as required of the facilities and other 23 providers under this section . 24 Sec. 1923. Section 135C.34, Code 2023, is amended to read 25 as follows: 26 135C.34 Medication aide —— certification. 27 The department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing , 28 in cooperation with other appropriate agencies, shall establish 29 a procedure to allow a person who is certified as a medication 30 aide in another state to become certified in this state upon 31 completion and passage of both the certified nurse aide and 32 certified medication aide challenge examinations, without 33 -1136- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1136/ 1568
H.F. _____ additional requirements for certification, including but 34 not limited to, required employment in this state prior to 35 certification. The department shall adopt rules pursuant to 1 chapter 17A to administer this section . 2 Sec. 1924. Section 135G.1, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 3 amended to read as follows: 4 2. “Department” means the department of inspections , and 5 appeals , and licensing . 6 Sec. 1925. Section 135G.10, subsection 1, unnumbered 7 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 8 The department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing 9 and the department of human services shall collaborate 10 in establishing standards for licensing of subacute care 11 facilities to achieve all of the following objectives: 12 Sec. 1926. Section 135G.10, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 13 amended to read as follows: 14 3. The department of inspections , and appeals , and 15 licensing , in consultation with the department of human 16 services and affected professional groups, shall adopt and 17 enforce rules setting out the standards for a subacute care 18 facility and the rights of the residents admitted to a subacute 19 care facility. The department of inspections , and appeals , and 20 licensing and the department of human services shall coordinate 21 the adoption of rules and the enforcement of the rules in order 22 to prevent duplication of effort by the departments and of 23 requirements of the licensee. 24 Sec. 1927. Section 135G.11, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 25 amended to read as follows: 26 2. Upon receipt of a complaint made in accordance with 27 subsection 1 , the department shall make a preliminary review 28 of the complaint. Unless the department concludes that the 29 complaint is intended to harass a subacute care facility or 30 a licensee or is without reasonable basis, it shall within 31 twenty working days of receipt of the complaint make or cause 32 to be made an on-site inspection of the subacute care facility 33 -1137- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1137/ 1568
H.F. _____ which is the subject of the complaint. The department of 34 inspections , and appeals , and licensing may refer to the 35 department of human services any complaint received by the 1 department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing if the 2 complaint applies to rules adopted by the department of human 3 services. The complainant shall also be notified of the name, 4 address, and telephone number of the designated protection and 5 advocacy agency if the alleged violation involves a facility 6 with one or more residents with a developmental disability or 7 mental illness. In any case, the complainant shall be promptly 8 informed of the result of any action taken by the department 9 in the matter. 10 Sec. 1928. Section 135H.1, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 11 amended to read as follows: 12 1. “Department” means the department of inspections , and 13 appeals , and licensing . 14 Sec. 1929. Section 135H.10, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 15 amended to read as follows: 16 1. The department of inspections and appeals , in 17 consultation with the department of human services and affected 18 professional groups, shall adopt and enforce rules setting 19 out the standards for a psychiatric medical institution 20 for children and the rights of the residents admitted to a 21 psychiatric institution. The department of inspections and 22 appeals and the department of human services shall coordinate 23 the adoption of rules and the enforcement of the rules in order 24 to prevent duplication of effort by the departments and of 25 requirements of the licensee. 26 Sec. 1930. Section 135H.12, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 27 amended to read as follows: 28 1. Upon receipt of a complaint made in accordance with 29 section 135H.11 , the department shall make a preliminary review 30 of the complaint. Unless the department concludes that the 31 complaint is intended to harass a psychiatric institution or a 32 licensee or is without reasonable basis, it shall within twenty 33 -1138- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1138/ 1568
H.F. _____ working days of receipt of the complaint make or cause to be 34 made an on-site inspection of the psychiatric institution which 35 is the subject of the complaint. The department of inspections 1 and appeals may refer to the department of human services any 2 complaint received by the department if the complaint applies 3 to rules adopted by the department of human services. The 4 complainant shall also be notified of the name, address, and 5 telephone number of the designated protection and advocacy 6 agency if the alleged violation involves a facility with one 7 or more residents with developmental disabilities or mental 8 illness. In any case, the complainant shall be promptly 9 informed of the result of any action taken by the department 10 in the matter. 11 Sec. 1931. Section 135J.1, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 12 amended to read as follows: 13 3. “Department” means the department of inspections , and 14 appeals , and licensing . 15 Sec. 1932. Section 135J.2, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 16 amended to read as follows: 17 2. The hospice program shall meet the criteria pursuant 18 to section 135J.3 before a license is issued. The department 19 of inspections and appeals is responsible to provide the 20 necessary personnel to inspect the hospice program, the home 21 care and inpatient care provided and the hospital or facility 22 used by the hospice to determine if the hospice complies with 23 necessary standards before a license is issued. Hospices that 24 are certified as Medicare hospice providers by the department 25 of inspections and appeals or are accredited as hospices by 26 the joint commission on the accreditation of health care 27 organizations, shall be licensed without inspection by the 28 department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing . 29 Sec. 1933. Section 135J.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 30 follows: 31 135J.4 Inspection. 32 The department of inspections and appeals shall make or be 33 -1139- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1139/ 1568
H.F. _____ responsible for inspections of the hospice program, the home 34 care and the inpatient care provided in the hospice program, 35 and the hospital or facility before a license is issued. The 1 department of inspections and appeals shall inspect the hospice 2 program periodically after initial inspection. 3 Sec. 1934. Section 135O.1, subsections 1 and 2, Code 2023, 4 are amended to read as follows: 5 1. “Boarding home” means a premises used by its owner 6 or lessee for the purpose of letting rooms for rental to 7 three or more persons not related within the third degree of 8 consanguinity to the owner or lessee where supervision or 9 assistance with activities of daily living is provided to such 10 persons. A boarding home does not include a facility, home, 11 or program otherwise subject to licensure or regulation by the 12 department of health and human services , or the department of 13 inspections and appeals, or department of public health . 14 2. “Department” means the department of inspections , and 15 appeals , and licensing . 16 Sec. 1935. Section 135O.2, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 17 amended to read as follows: 18 2. The department of inspections and appeals shall adopt 19 rules to administer this chapter in consultation with the 20 departments of human services and public safety. 21 Sec. 1936. Section 135O.3, subsection 2, paragraph a, Code 22 2023, is amended to read as follows: 23 a. The interagency approach may involve a multidisciplinary 24 team consisting of employees of the department of inspections 25 and appeals , the department of human services, the state fire 26 marshal, and the division of criminal investigation of the 27 department of public safety, or other local, state, and federal 28 agencies. 29 Sec. 1937. Section 135O.3, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 30 amended to read as follows: 31 4. If the department or a multidisciplinary team has 32 probable cause to believe that a boarding home is in violation 33 -1140- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1140/ 1568
H.F. _____ of this chapter or licensing or other regulatory requirements 34 of the department of human services, department of inspections 35 and appeals , or department of public health, or that dependent 1 adult abuse of any individual living in a boarding home 2 has occurred, and upon producing proper identification, is 3 denied entry to the boarding home or access to any individual 4 living in the boarding home for the purpose of making an 5 inspection or conducting an investigation, the department or 6 multidisciplinary team may, with the assistance of the county 7 attorney of the county in which the boarding home is located, 8 apply to the district court for an order requiring the owner or 9 lessee to permit entry to the boarding home and access to the 10 individuals living in the boarding home. 11 Sec. 1938. Section 135Q.1, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 12 amended to read as follows: 13 1. “Department” means the department of inspections , and 14 appeals , and licensing . 15 Sec. 1939. Section 137C.2, subsections 2 and 3, Code 2023, 16 are amended to read as follows: 17 2. “Director” means the director of the department of 18 inspections , and appeals , and licensing or the director’s 19 designee. 20 3. “Department” means the department of inspections , and 21 appeals , and licensing . 22 Sec. 1940. Section 137D.1, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 23 amended to read as follows: 24 1. “Department” means the department of inspections , and 25 appeals , and licensing . 26 Sec. 1941. Section 137F.1, subsections 4 and 5, Code 2023, 27 are amended to read as follows: 28 4. “Department” means the department of inspections , and 29 appeals , and licensing . 30 5. “Director” means the director of the department of 31 inspections , and appeals , and licensing . 32 Sec. 1942. Section 137F.3A, Code 2023, is amended to read 33 -1141- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1141/ 1568
H.F. _____ as follows: 34 137F.3A Municipal corporation inspections —— contingent 35 appropriation. 1 1. a. The department of inspections and appeals may employ 2 additional full-time equivalent positions to enforce the 3 provisions of this chapter and chapters 137C and 137D , with 4 the approval of the department of management, if either of the 5 following apply: 6 (1) A municipal corporation operating pursuant to a chapter 7 28E agreement with the department of inspections and appeals 8 to enforce the chapters either fails to renew the agreement 9 effective after April 1, 2007, or discontinues, after April 10 1, 2007, enforcement activities in one or more jurisdictions 11 during the agreement time frame. 12 (2) The department of inspections and appeals cancels an 13 agreement after April 1, 2007, due to noncompliance with the 14 terms of the agreement. 15 b. Before approval may be given, the director of the 16 department of management must have determined that the expenses 17 exceed the funds budgeted by the general assembly for food 18 inspections to the department of inspections and appeals . The 19 department of inspections and appeals may hire no more than one 20 full-time equivalent position for each six hundred inspections 21 required pursuant to this chapter and chapters 137C and 137D . 22 2. Notwithstanding chapter 137D , and sections 137C.9 and 23 137F.6 , if the conditions described in this section are met, 24 fees imposed pursuant to that chapter and those sections 25 shall be retained by and are appropriated to the department 26 of inspections and appeals each fiscal year to provide for 27 salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes 28 associated with the additional inspections. The appropriation 29 made in this subsection is not applicable in a fiscal year for 30 which the general assembly enacts an appropriation made for the 31 purposes described in this subsection . 32 Sec. 1943. Section 147.77, subsection 1, paragraph g, 33 -1142- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1142/ 1568
H.F. _____ unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 34 follows: 35 The department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing , 1 with respect to rules relating to the following: 2 Sec. 1944. Section 147.77, subsection 1, paragraph g, Code 3 2023, is amended by adding the following new subparagraphs: 4 NEW SUBPARAGRAPH . (6) For applications for a license to 5 practice asbestos removal, that except as noted in rule, only 6 worker and contractor/supervisor license applicants must submit 7 the respiratory protection and physician’s certification forms. 8 NEW SUBPARAGRAPH . (7) For documentation held by persons 9 licensed for asbestos abatement in an area that is subject to 10 a disaster emergency proclamation, that the director of the 11 department of inspections, appeals, and licensing deems an 12 individual contractor, supervisor, or worker to be licensed 13 and authorized for asbestos abatement if the individual, in 14 addition to other specified conditions, makes immediately 15 available on the work site a copy of a physician’s statement 16 indicating that, consistent with federal law, a licensed 17 physician has examined the individual within the past twelve 18 months and approved the individual to work while wearing a 19 respirator. 20 NEW SUBPARAGRAPH . (8) That the contents of an application 21 for an event license for a covered athletic event other than a 22 professional wrestling event shall contain, along with other 23 requirements, a copy of the medical license of the ringside 24 physician and the date, time, and location of the ringside 25 physician’s examination of the contestants. 26 NEW SUBPARAGRAPH . (9) For the responsibilities of the 27 promoter of an athletic event, that the promoter submit test 28 results to the ringside physician no later than at the time of 29 the physical showing that each contestant scheduled for the 30 event tested negative for the human immunodeficiency, hepatitis 31 B, and hepatitis C viruses within the one-year period prior to 32 the event, and that the contestant shall not participate and 33 -1143- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1143/ 1568
H.F. _____ the physician shall notify the promoter that the contestant is 34 prohibited from participating for medical reasons if specified 35 circumstances occur. 1 NEW SUBPARAGRAPH . (10) For injuries during a professional 2 boxing match, that if a contestant claims to be injured during 3 the bout, the referee shall stop the bout and request the 4 attending physician to make an examination. If the physician 5 decides that the contestant has been injured as the result of a 6 foul, the physician shall advise the referee of the injury. If 7 the physician is of the opinion that the injured contestant may 8 be able to continue, the physician shall order an intermission, 9 after which the physician shall make another examination and 10 again advise the referee of the injured contestant’s condition. 11 It shall be the duty of the promoter to have an approved 12 physician in attendance during the entire duration of all 13 bouts. 14 NEW SUBPARAGRAPH . (11) For persons allowed in a ring during 15 a professional boxing match, that no person other than the 16 contestants and the referee shall enter the ring during the 17 bout, excepting the seconds between the rounds or the attending 18 physician if asked by the referee to examine an injury to a 19 contestant. 20 NEW SUBPARAGRAPH . (12) For the weighing of contestants in 21 a professional boxing match, that contestants shall be weighed 22 and examined on the day of the scheduled match by the attending 23 ring physician at a time and place to be determined by the 24 state commissioner of athletics. 25 NEW SUBPARAGRAPH . (13) For attending ring physicians 26 during a professional boxing match, that when a boxer has been 27 injured seriously, knocked out, or technically knocked out, the 28 referee shall immediately summon the attending ring physician 29 to aid the stricken boxer, and that managers, handlers, and 30 seconds shall not attend to the stricken boxer, except at the 31 request of the physician. 32 NEW SUBPARAGRAPH . (14) For the keeping of time during a 33 -1144- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1144/ 1568
H.F. _____ professional boxing match, that the timekeeper shall keep an 34 exact record of time taken out at the request of a referee for 35 an examination of a contestant by the physician. 1 NEW SUBPARAGRAPH . (15) For the suspension of contestants 2 during a professional boxing match that is an elimination 3 tournament, that a contestant who for specified reasons is not 4 permitted to box in the state for a period of time shall be 5 examined by a physician approved by the state commissioner of 6 athletics before being permitted to fight again. 7 NEW SUBPARAGRAPH . (16) For the designation of officials for 8 professional kickboxing, that the designation of physicians is 9 subject to the approval of the state commissioner of athletics 10 or designee. 11 NEW SUBPARAGRAPH . (17) For officials for a mixed martial 12 arts event, that officials shall include a physician. 13 NEW SUBPARAGRAPH . (18) For the keeping of time for a mixed 14 martial arts event, that the timekeeper shall keep an exact 15 record of time taken out at the request of a referee for an 16 examination of a contestant by the physician. 17 NEW SUBPARAGRAPH . (19) For persons allowed in the cage 18 during a mixed martial arts event, that a physician may enter 19 the cage to examine a contestant upon the request of the 20 referee. 21 NEW SUBPARAGRAPH . (20) For the decorum of persons involved 22 in a mixed martial arts event, that a contestant is exempt 23 from prohibitions on specified conduct while interacting with 24 the contestant’s opponent during a round, but if the round 25 is stopped by the physician or referee for a time out, the 26 prohibitions shall apply to the contestant. 27 NEW SUBPARAGRAPH . (21) For the examination of contestants 28 in a mixed martial arts event, that on the day of the event, 29 at a time and place to be approved by the state commissioner 30 of athletics, the ringside physician shall conduct a rigorous 31 physical examination to determine the contestant’s fitness 32 to participate in a mixed martial arts match, and that 33 -1145- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1145/ 1568
H.F. _____ a contestant deemed not fit by the physician shall not 34 participate in the event. 35 NEW SUBPARAGRAPH . (22) For injuries during a mixed martial 1 arts event, that if a contestant claims to be injured or 2 when a contestant has been injured seriously or knocked out, 3 the referee shall immediately stop the fight and summon the 4 attending ring physician to make an examination of the stricken 5 fighter. If the physician decides that the contestant has 6 been injured, the physician shall advise the referee of the 7 severity of the injury. If the physician is of the opinion the 8 injured contestant may be able to continue, the physician shall 9 order an intermission, after which the physician shall make 10 another examination and again advise the referee of the injured 11 contestant’s condition. Managers, handlers, and seconds shall 12 not attend to the stricken fighter, except at the request of 13 the physician. 14 Sec. 1945. Section 147.77, subsection 1, paragraph p, 15 unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 16 follows: 17 The labor services division of the department of workforce 18 development inspections, appeals, and licensing , with respect 19 to rules relating to the following: 20 Sec. 1946. Section 147.77, subsection 1, paragraph p, 21 subparagraphs (3) through (19), Code 2023, are amended by 22 striking the subparagraphs. 23 Sec. 1947. Section 147.87, Code 2023, is amended to read as 24 follows: 25 147.87 Enforcement. 26 A board shall enforce the provisions of this chapter and the 27 board’s enabling statute and for that purpose may request the 28 department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing to make 29 necessary investigations. Every licensee and member of a board 30 shall furnish the board or the department of inspections , and 31 appeals , and licensing such evidence as the member or licensee 32 may have relative to any alleged violation which is being 33 -1146- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1146/ 1568
H.F. _____ investigated. 34 Sec. 1948. Section 147.88, Code 2023, is amended to read as 35 follows: 1 147.88 Inspections and investigations. 2 The department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing 3 may perform inspections and investigations as required by this 4 subtitle, except inspections and investigations for the board 5 of medicine, board of pharmacy, board of nursing, and the 6 dental board. The department of inspections , and appeals , and 7 licensing shall employ personnel related to the inspection and 8 investigative functions. 9 Sec. 1949. Section 155A.13, subsection 4, paragraph b, Code 10 2023, is amended to read as follows: 11 b. To the maximum extent possible, the board shall 12 coordinate the rules with the standards and conditions 13 described in paragraph “a” , subparagraph (4), and shall 14 coordinate its inspections of hospital pharmacies with the 15 Medicare surveys of the department of inspections , and appeals , 16 and licensing and with the board’s inspections with respect to 17 controlled substances conducted under contract with the federal 18 government. 19 Sec. 1950. Section 155A.15, subsection 2, paragraph d, 20 subparagraph (5), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 21 (5) A licensed health care facility which is furnished 22 the drug or device by a pharmacy for storage in secured 23 emergency pharmaceutical supplies containers maintained within 24 the facility in accordance with rules of the department of 25 inspections , and appeals , and licensing and rules of the board. 26 Sec. 1951. Section 169.14, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 27 amended to read as follows: 28 1. The board, upon its own motion or upon a verified 29 complaint in writing, may request the department of 30 inspections , and appeals , and licensing to conduct an 31 investigation of the charges contained in the complaint. The 32 department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing shall 33 -1147- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1147/ 1568
H.F. _____ report its findings to the board, and the board may issue an 34 order fixing the time and place for hearing if a hearing is 35 deemed warranted. A written notice of the time and place of 1 the hearing, together with a statement of the charges, shall 2 be served upon the licensee at least ten days before the 3 hearing in the manner required for the service of notice of the 4 commencement of an ordinary action. 5 Sec. 1952. Section 190B.102, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 6 amended to read as follows: 7 3. The department of agriculture and land stewardship, the 8 department of public health, the department of human services, 9 and the department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing 10 shall cooperate with the department of revenue to administer 11 this subchapter . 12 Sec. 1953. Section 204.7, subsection 8, paragraph a, 13 subparagraph (3), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 14 (3) The consumable hemp product complies with packaging 15 and labeling requirements, which shall be established by the 16 department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing by rule. 17 Sec. 1954. Section 204.7, subsection 8, paragraphs b and c, 18 Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 19 b. A person manufacturing a consumable hemp product in this 20 state shall register with the department of inspections , and 21 appeals , and licensing on a form prescribed by the department 22 of inspections , and appeals , and licensing by rule. The 23 department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing may 24 impose a fee, established by the department of inspections , and 25 appeals , and licensing by rule, on a registrant not to exceed 26 the cost of processing the registration. The department of 27 inspections , and appeals , and licensing shall adopt rules for 28 the revocation of a registration issued to a manufacturer who 29 manufactures a consumable hemp product not in compliance with 30 this chapter . 31 c. A person selling a consumable hemp product in this 32 state shall register with the department of inspections , 33 -1148- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1148/ 1568
H.F. _____ and appeals , and licensing on a form prescribed by the 34 department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing by 35 rule and shall keep on the premises of the person’s business 1 a copy of the certificate of analysis issued pursuant to 2 section 204.8 for the hemp contained in the consumable hemp 3 products sold by the person. The department of inspections , 4 and appeals , and licensing may impose a fee, established by 5 the department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing by 6 rule, on a registrant not to exceed the cost of processing the 7 registration. The department of inspections , and appeals , 8 and licensing shall adopt rules for the revocation of a 9 registration issued to a person who sells a consumable hemp 10 product not in compliance with this section . 11 Sec. 1955. Section 217.34, Code 2023, is amended to read as 12 follows: 13 217.34 Debt setoff. 14 The investigations division of the department of 15 inspections , and appeals , and licensing and the department of 16 human services shall provide assistance to set off against a 17 person’s or provider’s income tax refund or rebate any debt 18 which has accrued through written contract, nonpayment of 19 premiums pursuant to section 249A.3, subsection 2 , paragraph 20 “a” , subparagraph (1), subrogation, departmental recoupment 21 procedures, or court judgment and which is in the form of a 22 liquidated sum due and owing the department of human services. 23 The department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing , 24 with approval of the department of human services, shall adopt 25 rules under chapter 17A necessary to assist the department of 26 administrative services in the implementation of the setoff 27 under section 8A.504 in regard to money owed to the state for 28 public assistance overpayments or nonpayment of premiums as 29 specified in this section . The department of human services 30 shall adopt rules under chapter 17A necessary to assist the 31 department of administrative services in the implementation of 32 the setoff under section 8A.504 , in regard to collections by 33 -1149- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1149/ 1568
H.F. _____ the child support recovery unit and the foster care recovery 34 unit. 35 Sec. 1956. Section 217.35, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 1 2023, is amended to read as follows: 2 Notwithstanding the requirement for deposit of recovered 3 moneys under section 239B.14 , recovered moneys generated 4 through fraud and recoupment activities are appropriated to 5 the department of human services to be used for additional 6 fraud and recoupment activities performed by the department of 7 human services or the department of inspections , and appeals , 8 and licensing . The department of human services may use 9 the recovered moneys appropriated to add not more than five 10 full-time equivalent positions, in addition to those funded 11 by annual appropriations. The appropriation of the recovered 12 moneys is subject to both of the following conditions: 13 Sec. 1957. Section 225C.4, subsection 1, paragraphs t and u, 14 Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 15 t. In cooperation with the department of inspections , and 16 appeals , and licensing , recommend minimum standards under 17 section 227.4 for the care of and services to persons with 18 mental illness or an intellectual disability residing in county 19 care facilities. The administrator shall also cooperate with 20 the department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing 21 in recommending minimum standards for care of and services 22 provided to persons with mental illness or an intellectual 23 disability living in a residential care facility regulated 24 under chapter 135C . 25 u. In cooperation with the Iowa department of public health, 26 recommend minimum standards for the maintenance and operation 27 of public or private facilities offering disability services, 28 which are not subject to licensure by the department or the 29 department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing . 30 Sec. 1958. Section 225C.6, subsection 1, paragraph e, Code 31 2023, is amended to read as follows: 32 e. Unless another governmental body sets standards for a 33 -1150- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1150/ 1568
H.F. _____ service available to persons with disabilities, adopt state 34 standards for that service. The commission shall review the 35 licensing standards used by the department of human services or 1 department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing for those 2 facilities providing disability services. 3 Sec. 1959. Section 225C.6, subsection 4, paragraph a, Code 4 2023, is amended to read as follows: 5 a. The department shall coordinate with the department of 6 inspections , and appeals , and licensing in the establishment 7 of facility-based and community-based, subacute mental health 8 services. 9 Sec. 1960. Section 225C.6C, subsections 1 and 3, Code 2023, 10 are amended to read as follows: 11 1. The departments of inspections , and appeals , and 12 licensing , human services, and public health shall comply with 13 the requirements of this section in their efforts to improve 14 the regulatory requirements applied to the mental health and 15 disability regional service system administration and service 16 providers. 17 3. The departments of human services and inspections and 18 appeals shall jointly review the standards and inspection 19 process applicable to residential care facilities. 20 Sec. 1961. Section 227.2, subsection 1, unnumbered 21 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 22 The director of inspections , and appeals , and licensing 23 shall make, or cause to be made, at least one licensure 24 inspection each year of every county care facility. Either the 25 administrator of the division or the director of the department 26 of inspections , and appeals , and licensing , in cooperation 27 with each other, upon receipt of a complaint or for good 28 cause, may make, or cause to be made, a review of a county 29 care facility or of any other private or county institution 30 where persons with mental illness or an intellectual disability 31 reside. A licensure inspection or a review shall be made by 32 a competent and disinterested person who is acquainted with 33 -1151- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1151/ 1568
H.F. _____ and interested in the care of persons with mental illness 34 and persons with an intellectual disability. The objective 35 of a licensure inspection or a review shall be an evaluation 1 of the programming and treatment provided by the facility. 2 After each licensure inspection of a county care facility, 3 the person who made the inspection shall consult with the 4 regional administrator for the county in which the facility 5 is located on plans and practices that will improve the care 6 given patients. The person shall also make recommendations 7 to the administrator of the division and the director of 8 public health for coordinating and improving the relationships 9 between the administrators of county care facilities, the 10 administrator of the division, the director of public health, 11 the superintendents of state mental health institutes and 12 resource centers, community mental health centers, mental 13 health and disability services regions, and other cooperating 14 agencies, to cause improved and more satisfactory care of 15 patients. A written report of each licensure inspection of a 16 county care facility under this section shall be filed by the 17 person with the administrator of the division and the director 18 of public health and shall include: 19 Sec. 1962. Section 227.2, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 20 amended to read as follows: 21 3. The department of inspections , and appeals , and 22 licensing shall inform the administrator of the division of an 23 action by the department to suspend, revoke, or deny renewal of 24 a license issued by the department of inspections , and appeals , 25 and licensing to a county care facility, and the reasons for 26 the action. 27 Sec. 1963. Section 227.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 28 follows: 29 227.4 Standards for care of persons with mental illness or an 30 intellectual disability in county care facilities. 31 The administrator, in cooperation with the department of 32 inspections , and appeals , and licensing , shall recommend 33 -1152- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1152/ 1568
H.F. _____ and the mental health and disability services commission 34 created in section 225C.5 shall adopt, or amend and adopt, 35 standards for the care of and services to persons with mental 1 illness or an intellectual disability residing in county care 2 facilities. The standards shall be enforced by the department 3 of inspections , and appeals , and licensing as a part of the 4 licensure inspection conducted pursuant to chapter 135C . The 5 objective of the standards is to ensure that persons with 6 mental illness or an intellectual disability who are residents 7 of county care facilities are not only adequately fed, clothed, 8 and housed, but are also offered reasonable opportunities for 9 productive work and recreational activities suited to their 10 physical and mental abilities and offering both a constructive 11 outlet for their energies and, if possible, therapeutic 12 benefit. When recommending standards under this section , 13 the administrator shall designate an advisory committee 14 representing administrators of county care facilities, regional 15 administrators, mental health and disability services region 16 governing boards, and county care facility certified volunteer 17 long-term care ombudsmen to assist in the establishment of 18 standards. 19 Sec. 1964. Section 231.42, subsections 4 and 10, Code 2023, 20 are amended to read as follows: 21 4. Referrals of abuse, neglect, or exploitation. 22 a. If abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident or 23 tenant is suspected, the state or a local long-term care 24 ombudsman shall, with the permission of the resident or tenant 25 as applicable under federal law, make an immediate referral to 26 the department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing , the 27 department of human services, the department on aging, or the 28 appropriate law enforcement agency, as applicable. 29 b. If the department of inspections , and appeals , and 30 licensing responds to a complaint referred by the state or 31 a local long-term care ombudsman against a long-term care 32 facility, assisted living program, elder group home, or an 33 -1153- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1153/ 1568
H.F. _____ employee of such entity, copies of related inspection reports, 34 plans of correction, and notice of any citations and sanctions 35 levied against the facility, program, or home shall be 1 forwarded to the office of long-term care ombudsman. 2 10. Change in operations. A long-term care facility, 3 assisted living program, or elder group home shall inform the 4 office of long-term care ombudsman in writing at least thirty 5 days prior to any change in operations, programs, services, 6 licensure, or certification that affects residents or tenants, 7 including but not limited to the intention to close, decertify, 8 or change ownership. In an emergency situation, or when a 9 long-term care facility, assisted living program, or elder 10 group home is evacuated, the department of inspections , and 11 appeals , and licensing shall notify the office of long-term 12 care ombudsman. 13 Sec. 1965. Section 231.58, Code 2023, is amended to read as 14 follows: 15 231.58 Long-term living coordination. 16 The director may convene meetings, as necessary, of the 17 director and the directors of human services, public health, 18 and inspections , and appeals , and licensing , to assist in 19 the coordination of policy, service delivery, and long-range 20 planning relating to the long-term living system and older 21 Iowans in the state. The group may consult with individuals, 22 institutions and entities with expertise in the area of the 23 long-term living system and older Iowans, as necessary, to 24 facilitate the group’s efforts. 25 Sec. 1966. Section 231B.1, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 26 amended to read as follows: 27 1. “Department” means the department of inspections , and 28 appeals , and licensing or the department’s designee. 29 Sec. 1967. Section 231C.2, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 30 amended to read as follows: 31 4. “Department” means the department of inspections , and 32 appeals , and licensing or the department’s designee. 33 -1154- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1154/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 1968. Section 231C.5A, Code 2023, is amended to read 34 as follows: 35 231C.5A Assessment of tenants —— program eligibility. 1 An assisted living program receiving reimbursement through 2 the medical assistance program under chapter 249A shall 3 assist the department of veterans affairs in identifying, upon 4 admission of a tenant, the tenant’s eligibility for benefits 5 through the United States department of veterans affairs. The 6 assisted living program shall also assist the commission of 7 veterans affairs in determining such eligibility for tenants 8 residing in the program on July 1, 2009. The department 9 of inspections , and appeals , and licensing , in cooperation 10 with the department of human services, shall adopt rules to 11 administer this section , including a provision that ensures 12 that if a tenant is eligible for benefits through the United 13 States department of veterans affairs or other third-party 14 payor, the payor of last resort for reimbursement to the 15 assisted living program is the medical assistance program. 16 The rules shall also require the assisted living program 17 to request information from a tenant or tenant’s personal 18 representative regarding the tenant’s veteran status and to 19 report to the department of veterans affairs only the names of 20 tenants identified as potential veterans along with the names 21 of their spouses and any dependents. Information reported by 22 the assisted living program shall be verified by the department 23 of veterans affairs. 24 Sec. 1969. Section 231D.1, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 25 amended to read as follows: 26 3. “Department” means the department of inspections , and 27 appeals , and licensing . 28 Sec. 1970. Section 232.142, subsection 5, Code 2023, is 29 amended to read as follows: 30 5. The director, the director of the department of human 31 rights, or a designee of the director of the department of 32 human rights shall approve annually all such homes established 33 -1155- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1155/ 1568
H.F. _____ and maintained under the provisions of this chapter . A home 34 shall not be approved unless it complies with minimal rules and 35 standards adopted by the director and has been inspected by the 1 department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing . The 2 statewide number of beds in the homes approved by the director 3 shall not exceed two hundred seventy-two beds beginning July 1, 4 2017. This subsection is repealed July 1, 2023. 5 Sec. 1971. Section 234.12, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 6 amended to read as follows: 7 3. Upon request by the department of human services, the 8 department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing shall 9 conduct investigations into possible fraudulent practices, 10 as described in section 234.13 , relating to food programs 11 administered by the department of human services. 12 Sec. 1972. Section 235.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 13 follows: 14 235.5 Inspections. 15 The department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing 16 shall conduct inspections of private institutions for the care 17 of dependent, neglected, and delinquent children in accordance 18 with procedures established pursuant to chapters 10A and 17A . 19 Sec. 1973. Section 235A.15, subsection 2, paragraph e, 20 subparagraph (17), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 21 (17) To the department of inspections , and appeals , and 22 licensing for purposes of record checks of applicants for 23 employment with the department of inspections , and appeals , and 24 licensing . 25 Sec. 1974. Section 235A.16, subsection 2, paragraph b, Code 26 2023, is amended to read as follows: 27 b. The department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing 28 may provide access to the single contact repository established 29 under section 135C.33, subsection 7 , for criminal and abuse 30 history checks made by those employers, agencies, and other 31 persons that are authorized access to child abuse information 32 under section 235A.15 and are required by law to perform such 33 -1156- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1156/ 1568
H.F. _____ checks. 34 Sec. 1975. Section 235B.1, subsection 4, paragraph a, 35 subparagraph (1), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 1 (1) Advise the director of human services, the director 2 of the department on aging, the director of inspections , and 3 appeals , and licensing , the director of public health, the 4 director of the department of corrections, and the director of 5 human rights regarding dependent adult abuse. 6 Sec. 1976. Section 235B.1, subsection 4, paragraph b, 7 subparagraph (1), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 8 (1) The advisory council shall consist of twelve members. 9 Eight members shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure 10 of the governor. Four of the members appointed shall be 11 appointed on the basis of knowledge and skill related to 12 expertise in the area of dependent adult abuse including 13 professionals practicing in the disciplines of medicine, public 14 health, mental health, long-term care, social work, law, 15 and law enforcement. Two of the members appointed shall be 16 members of the general public with an interest in the area of 17 dependent adult abuse and two of the members appointed shall 18 be members of the Iowa caregivers association. In addition, 19 the membership of the council shall include the director or the 20 director’s designee of the department of human services, the 21 department on aging, the Iowa department of public health, and 22 the department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing . 23 Sec. 1977. Section 235B.3, subsection 1, paragraph a, 24 subparagraphs (2), (3), and (4), Code 2023, are amended to read 25 as follows: 26 (2) However, the department of inspections , and appeals , 27 and licensing is solely responsible for the evaluation and 28 disposition of dependent adult abuse cases within facilities 29 and programs pursuant to chapter 235E and shall inform 30 the department of human services of such evaluations and 31 dispositions pursuant to section 235E.2 . 32 (3) If, in the course of an assessment or evaluation of 33 -1157- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1157/ 1568
H.F. _____ a report of dependent adult abuse, the department of human 34 services or the department of inspections , and appeals , and 35 licensing determines the case involves wages, workplace safety, 1 or other labor and employment matters under the jurisdiction 2 of the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing or 3 the division of labor services of the department of workforce 4 development inspections, appeals, and licensing , the relevant 5 portions of the case shall be referred to the department 6 of inspections, appeals, and licensing or the division , as 7 applicable . 8 (4) If, in the course of an assessment or evaluation of 9 a report of dependent adult abuse, the department of human 10 services or the department of inspections , and appeals , and 11 licensing determines that the case involves discrimination 12 under the jurisdiction of the civil rights commission, 13 the relevant portions of the case shall be referred to the 14 commission. 15 Sec. 1978. Section 235B.3, subsection 10, paragraph a, Code 16 2023, is amended to read as follows: 17 a. If, upon completion of the evaluation or upon referral 18 from the department of inspections , and appeals , and 19 licensing , the department determines that the best interests 20 of the dependent adult require court action, the department 21 shall initiate action for the appointment of a guardian or 22 conservator or for admission or commitment to an appropriate 23 institution or facility pursuant to the applicable procedures 24 under chapter 125 , 222 , 229 , or 633 , or shall pursue other 25 remedies provided by law. The appropriate county attorney 26 shall assist the department in the preparation of the necessary 27 papers to initiate the action and shall appear and represent 28 the department at all district court proceedings. 29 Sec. 1979. Section 235B.3, subsection 14, Code 2023, is 30 amended to read as follows: 31 14. The department of inspections , and appeals , and 32 licensing shall adopt rules which require facilities or 33 -1158- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1158/ 1568
H.F. _____ programs to separate an alleged dependent adult abuser from a 34 victim following an allegation of perpetration of abuse and 35 prior to the completion of an investigation of the allegation. 1 Sec. 1980. Section 235B.5, subsection 5, Code 2023, is 2 amended to read as follows: 3 5. An oral report of suspected dependent adult abuse 4 initially made to the central registry regarding a facility or 5 program as defined in section 235E.1 shall be transmitted by 6 the department to the department of inspections , and appeals , 7 and licensing on the first working day following the submitting 8 of the report. 9 Sec. 1981. Section 235B.6, subsection 2, paragraph e, 10 subparagraph (9), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 11 (9) The department of inspections , and appeals , and 12 licensing for purposes of record checks of applicants for 13 employment with the department of inspections , and appeals , and 14 licensing . 15 Sec. 1982. Section 235B.7, subsection 2, paragraph b, Code 16 2023, is amended to read as follows: 17 b. The department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing 18 may provide access to the single contact repository established 19 under section 135C.33, subsection 7 , for criminal and abuse 20 history checks made by those employers, agencies, and other 21 persons that are authorized access to dependent adult abuse 22 information under section 235B.6 and are required by law to 23 perform such checks. 24 Sec. 1983. Section 235B.16, subsections 2 and 4, Code 2023, 25 are amended to read as follows: 26 2. The department, in cooperation with the department 27 on aging and the department of inspections , and appeals , and 28 licensing , shall institute a program of education and training 29 for persons, including members of provider groups and family 30 members, who may come in contact with dependent adult abuse. 31 The program shall include but is not limited to instruction 32 regarding recognition of dependent adult abuse and the 33 -1159- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1159/ 1568
H.F. _____ procedure for the reporting of suspected abuse. 34 4. The department of inspections , and appeals , and 35 licensing shall provide training to investigators regarding 1 the collection and preservation of evidence in the case of 2 suspected dependent adult abuse. 3 Sec. 1984. Section 235B.16A, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 4 amended to read as follows: 5 4. The department of human services shall cooperate with 6 the department on aging, the departments of inspections , and 7 appeals , and licensing , public health, public safety, and 8 workforce development, the civil rights commission, and other 9 state and local agencies performing inspections or otherwise 10 visiting residential settings where dependent adults live, 11 to regularly provide training to the appropriate staff in 12 the agencies concerning each agency’s procedures involving 13 dependent adults, and to build awareness concerning dependent 14 adults and reporting of dependent adult abuse. 15 Sec. 1985. Section 235E.1, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 16 amended to read as follows: 17 3. “Department” means the department of inspections , and 18 appeals , and licensing . 19 Sec. 1986. Section 235E.2, subsection 5, Code 2023, is 20 amended to read as follows: 21 5. Any other person who believes that a dependent adult 22 has suffered dependent adult abuse may report the suspected 23 dependent adult abuse to the department of inspections , and 24 appeals , and licensing . The department of inspections , and 25 appeals , and licensing shall transfer any reports received 26 of dependent adult abuse in the community to the department 27 of human services. The department of human services shall 28 transfer any reports received of dependent adult abuse in 29 facilities or programs to the department of inspections , and 30 appeals , and licensing . 31 Sec. 1987. Section 235F.6, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 32 amended to read as follows: 33 -1160- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1160/ 1568
H.F. _____ 4. The court may approve a consent agreement between the 34 parties entered into to bring about the cessation of elder 35 abuse. A consent agreement approved under this section shall 1 not contain any of the following: 2 a. A provision that prohibits any party to the action 3 from contacting or cooperating with any government agency 4 including the department of human services, the department of 5 inspections , and appeals , and licensing , the department on 6 aging, the department of justice, law enforcement, and the 7 office of long-term care ombudsman; a licensing or regulatory 8 agency that has jurisdiction over any license or certification 9 held by the defendant; a protection and advocacy agency 10 recognized in section 135C.2 ; or the defendant’s current 11 employer if the defendant’s professional responsibilities 12 include contact with vulnerable elders, dependent adults, or 13 minors, if the party contacting or cooperating has a good-faith 14 belief that the information is relevant to the duties or 15 responsibilities of the entity. 16 b. A provision that prohibits any party to the action 17 from filing a complaint with or reporting a violation of law 18 to any government agency including the department of human 19 services, the department of inspections , and appeals , and 20 licensing , the department on aging, the department of justice, 21 law enforcement, and the office of long-term care ombudsman; a 22 licensing or regulatory agency that has jurisdiction over any 23 license or certification held by the defendant; a protection 24 and advocacy agency recognized in section 135C.2 ; or the 25 defendant’s current employer. 26 c. A provision that requires any party to the action 27 to withdraw a complaint filed with or a violation reported 28 to any government agency including the department of human 29 services, the department of inspections , and appeals , and 30 licensing , the department on aging, the department of justice, 31 law enforcement, and the office of long-term care ombudsman; a 32 licensing or regulatory agency that has jurisdiction over any 33 -1161- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1161/ 1568
H.F. _____ license or certification held by the defendant; a protection 34 and advocacy agency recognized in section 135C.2 ; or the 35 defendant’s current employer. 1 Sec. 1988. Section 237.7, Code 2023, is amended to read as 2 follows: 3 237.7 Reports and inspections. 4 The administrator may require submission of reports by a 5 licensee, and shall cause at least one annual unannounced 6 inspection of each facility to assess the quality of the 7 living situation and to determine compliance with applicable 8 requirements and standards. The inspections shall be conducted 9 by the department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing . 10 The director of the department of inspections , and appeals , and 11 licensing may examine records of a licensee, including but not 12 limited to corporate records and board minutes, and may inquire 13 into matters concerning a licensee and its employees relating 14 to requirements and standards for child foster care under this 15 chapter . 16 Sec. 1989. Section 237.16, Code 2023, is amended to read as 17 follows: 18 237.16 Child advocacy board. 19 1. The child advocacy board is created within the department 20 of inspections , and appeals , and licensing . The state board 21 consists of nine members appointed by the governor, subject 22 to confirmation by the senate and directly responsible to 23 the governor. One member shall be an active court appointed 24 special advocate volunteer, one member shall be an active 25 member of a local citizen foster care review board, and one 26 member shall be a judicial branch employee or judicial officer 27 appointed from nominees submitted by the judicial branch. The 28 appointment is for a term of four years that begins and ends as 29 provided in section 69.19 . Vacancies on the state board shall 30 be filled in the same manner as original appointments are made. 31 2. The members of the state board shall annually select a 32 chairperson, vice chairperson, and other officers the members 33 -1162- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1162/ 1568
H.F. _____ deem necessary. The members may be entitled to receive 34 reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in 35 the performance of their duties, subject to available funding. 1 Each member of the board may also be eligible to receive 2 compensation as provided in section 7E.6 . The state board 3 shall meet at least twice a year. 4 3. An employee of the department or of the department of 5 inspections , and appeals , and licensing , an employee of a 6 child-placing agency, an employee of an agency with which the 7 department contracts for services for children under foster 8 care, a foster parent providing foster care, or an employee of 9 the district court is not eligible to serve on the state board. 10 However, the judicial branch employee or judicial officer 11 appointed from nominees submitted by the judicial branch in 12 accordance with subsection 1 shall be eligible to serve on the 13 state board. 14 4. The department and the department of inspections , 15 and appeals , and licensing shall jointly develop written 16 protocols detailing the responsibilities of each department 17 with regard to children under the purview of the state board. 18 The protocols shall be reviewed by the departments on an annual 19 basis. 20 Sec. 1990. Section 237.21, subsection 5, Code 2023, is 21 amended to read as follows: 22 5. Members of the state board and local boards, court 23 appointed special advocates, and the employees of the 24 department and the department of inspections , and appeals , 25 and licensing are subject to standards of confidentiality 26 pursuant to sections 217.30 , 228.6, subsection 1 , sections 27 235A.15 , 600.16 , and 600.16A . Members of the state and local 28 boards, court appointed special advocates, and employees of the 29 department and the department of inspections , and appeals , and 30 licensing who disclose information or records of the board or 31 department, other than as provided in subsections 2, 3, and 4 , 32 section 232.126 , and section 237.20, subsection 2 , are guilty 33 -1163- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1163/ 1568
H.F. _____ of a simple misdemeanor. 34 Sec. 1991. Section 237A.1, subsection 3, paragraph d, Code 35 2023, is amended to read as follows: 1 d. A child care center for sick children operated as part 2 of a pediatrics unit in a hospital licensed by the department 3 of inspections , and appeals , and licensing pursuant to chapter 4 135B . 5 Sec. 1992. Section 237A.8, Code 2023, is amended to read as 6 follows: 7 237A.8 Violations —— actions against license or registration. 8 The administrator, after notice and opportunity for an 9 evidentiary hearing before the department of inspections , and 10 appeals , and licensing , may suspend or revoke a license or 11 certificate of registration issued under this chapter or may 12 reduce a license to a provisional license if the person to whom 13 a license or certificate is issued violates a provision of this 14 chapter or if the person makes false reports regarding the 15 operation of the child care facility to the administrator or a 16 designee of the administrator. The administrator shall notify 17 the parent, guardian, or legal custodian of each child for whom 18 the person provides child care at the time of action to suspend 19 or revoke a license or certificate of registration. 20 Sec. 1993. Section 237A.29, subsection 2, paragraph b, 21 unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 22 follows: 23 A child care provider that has been found by the department 24 of inspections , and appeals , and licensing in an administrative 25 proceeding or in a judicial proceeding to have obtained, or has 26 agreed to entry of a civil judgment or judgment by confession 27 that includes a conclusion of law that the child care provider 28 has obtained, by fraudulent means, public funding for provision 29 of child care in an amount equal to or in excess of the minimum 30 amount for a fraudulent practice in the second degree under 31 section 714.10, subsection 1 , paragraph “a” , shall be subject 32 to sanction in accordance with this subsection . Such child 33 -1164- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1164/ 1568
H.F. _____ care provider shall be subject to a period during which receipt 34 of public funding for provision of child care is conditioned 35 upon no further violations and to one or more of the following 1 sanctions as determined by the department of human services: 2 Sec. 1994. Section 237C.3, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 3 amended to read as follows: 4 1. The department of human services shall consult with 5 the department of education, the department of inspections , 6 and appeals , and licensing , the department of public health, 7 the state fire marshal, and other agencies as determined by 8 the department of human services to establish certification 9 standards for children’s residential facilities in accordance 10 with this chapter . 11 Sec. 1995. Section 237C.8, Code 2023, is amended to read as 12 follows: 13 237C.8 Reports and inspections. 14 The administrator may require submission of reports by a 15 certificate of approval holder and shall cause at least one 16 annual unannounced inspection of a children’s residential 17 facility to assess compliance with applicable requirements 18 and standards. The inspections shall be conducted by the 19 department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing in 20 addition to initial, renewal, and other inspections that result 21 from complaints or self-reported incidents. The department of 22 inspections , and appeals , and licensing and the department of 23 human services may examine records of a children’s residential 24 facility and may inquire into matters concerning the children’s 25 residential facility and its employees, volunteers, and 26 subcontractors relating to requirements and standards for 27 children’s residential facilities under this chapter . 28 Sec. 1996. Section 238.19, Code 2023, is amended to read as 29 follows: 30 238.19 Inspection generally. 31 Authorized employees of the department of inspections , and 32 appeals , and licensing may inspect the premises and conditions 33 -1165- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1165/ 1568
H.F. _____ of the agency at any time and examine every part of the agency; 34 and may inquire into all matters concerning the agency and the 35 children in the care of the agency. 1 Sec. 1997. Section 238.20, Code 2023, is amended to read as 2 follows: 3 238.20 Minimum inspection —— record. 4 Authorized employees of the department of inspections , and 5 appeals , and licensing shall visit and inspect the premises 6 of licensed child-placing agencies at least once every twelve 7 months and make and preserve written reports of the conditions 8 found. 9 Sec. 1998. Section 239B.16, Code 2023, is amended to read 10 as follows: 11 239B.16 Appeal —— judicial review. 12 If an applicant’s application is not acted upon within a 13 reasonable time, if it is denied in whole or in part, or if a 14 participant’s assistance or other benefits under this chapter 15 are modified, suspended, or canceled under a provision of 16 this chapter , the applicant or participant may appeal to the 17 department of human services which shall request the department 18 of inspections , and appeals , and licensing to conduct a 19 hearing. Upon completion of a hearing, the department of 20 inspections , and appeals , and licensing shall issue a decision 21 which is subject to review by the department of human services. 22 Judicial review of the actions of the department of human 23 services may be sought in accordance with chapter 17A . Upon 24 receipt of a notice of the filing of a petition for judicial 25 review, the department of human services shall furnish the 26 petitioner with a copy of any papers filed in support of the 27 petitioner’s position, a transcript of any testimony taken, and 28 a copy of the department’s decision. 29 Sec. 1999. Section 249.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 30 follows: 31 249.5 Judicial review. 32 If an application is not acted upon within a reasonable 33 -1166- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1166/ 1568
H.F. _____ time, if it is denied in whole or in part, or if an award 34 of assistance is modified, suspended, or canceled under a 35 provision of this chapter , the applicant or recipient may 1 appeal to the department of human services, which shall request 2 the department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing 3 to conduct a hearing. Upon completion of a hearing, the 4 department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing shall 5 issue a decision which is subject to review by the department 6 of human services. Judicial review of the actions of the 7 department of human services may be sought in accordance with 8 chapter 17A . Upon receipt of the petition for judicial review, 9 the department of human services shall furnish the petitioner 10 with a copy of any papers filed by the petitioner in support of 11 the petitioner’s position, a transcript of any testimony taken, 12 and a copy of the department’s decision. 13 Sec. 2000. Section 249.11, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 14 amended to read as follows: 15 2. The department of inspections , and appeals , and 16 licensing shall conduct investigations and audits as deemed 17 necessary to ensure compliance with state supplementary 18 assistance programs administered under this chapter . The 19 department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing shall 20 cooperate with the department of human services on the 21 development of procedures relating to such investigations and 22 audits to ensure compliance with federal and state single state 23 agency requirements. 24 Sec. 2001. Section 249A.4, subsection 11, Code 2023, is 25 amended to read as follows: 26 11. Shall provide an opportunity for a fair hearing before 27 the department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing 28 to an individual whose claim for medical assistance under 29 this chapter is denied or is not acted upon with reasonable 30 promptness. Upon completion of a hearing, the department of 31 inspections , and appeals , and licensing shall issue a decision 32 which is subject to review by the department of human services. 33 -1167- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1167/ 1568
H.F. _____ Judicial review of the decisions of the department of human 34 services may be sought in accordance with chapter 17A . If 35 a petition for judicial review is filed, the department of 1 human services shall furnish the petitioner with a copy of 2 the application and all supporting papers, a transcript of 3 the testimony taken at the hearing, if any, and a copy of its 4 decision. 5 Sec. 2002. Section 249A.50, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 6 amended to read as follows: 7 2. The department of inspections , and appeals , and 8 licensing shall conduct investigations and audits as deemed 9 necessary to ensure compliance with the medical assistance 10 program administered under this chapter . The department 11 of inspections , and appeals , and licensing shall cooperate 12 with the department of human services on the development of 13 procedures relating to such investigations and audits to 14 ensure compliance with federal and state single state agency 15 requirements. 16 Sec. 2003. Section 249A.50, subsection 3, paragraph a, Code 17 2023, is amended to read as follows: 18 a. A Medicaid fraud fund is created in the state treasury 19 under the authority of the department of inspections , and 20 appeals , and licensing . Moneys from penalties, investigative 21 costs recouped by the Medicaid fraud control unit, and other 22 amounts received as a result of prosecutions involving 23 the department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing 24 investigations and audits to ensure compliance with the medical 25 assistance program that are not credited to the program shall 26 be credited to the fund. 27 Sec. 2004. Section 321.11, subsections 3 and 4, Code 2023, 28 are amended to read as follows: 29 3. Notwithstanding other provisions of this section to the 30 contrary, the department shall not release personal information 31 to a person, other than to an officer or employee of a law 32 enforcement agency, an employee of a federal or state agency 33 -1168- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1168/ 1568
H.F. _____ or political subdivision in the performance of the employee’s 34 official duties, a contract employee of the department of 35 inspections , and appeals , and licensing in the conduct of an 1 investigation, or a licensed private investigation agency 2 or a licensed security service or a licensed employee of 3 either, if the information is requested by the presentation 4 of a registration plate number. In addition, an officer or 5 employee of a law enforcement agency may release the name, 6 address, and telephone number of a motor vehicle registrant to 7 a person requesting the information by the presentation of a 8 registration plate number if the officer or employee of the law 9 enforcement agency believes that the release of the information 10 is necessary in the performance of the officer’s or employee’s 11 duties. 12 4. The department shall not release personal information 13 that is in the form of a person’s photograph or digital 14 image or a digital reproduction of a person’s photograph to a 15 person other than an officer or employee of a law enforcement 16 agency, an employee of a federal or state agency or political 17 subdivision in the performance of the employee’s official 18 duties, a contract employee of the department of inspections , 19 and appeals , and licensing in the conduct of an investigation, 20 or a licensed private investigation agency or a licensed 21 security service or a licensed employee of either, regardless 22 of whether a person has provided express written consent to 23 disclosure of the information. The department may collect 24 reasonable fees for copies of records or other services 25 provided pursuant to this section or section 22.3 , 321.10 , or 26 622.46 . 27 Sec. 2005. Section 321.19, subsection 1, paragraph c, 28 subparagraph (3), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 29 (3) Persons in the department of justice, the alcoholic 30 beverages division of the department of commerce, disease 31 investigators of the Iowa department of public health, the 32 department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing , and the 33 -1169- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1169/ 1568
H.F. _____ department of revenue, who are regularly assigned to conduct 34 investigations which cannot reasonably be conducted with a 35 vehicle displaying “official” state registration plates. 1 Sec. 2006. Section 321.211, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 2 amended to read as follows: 3 1. Upon suspending the license of a person as authorized, 4 the department shall immediately notify the licensee in writing 5 and upon the licensee’s request shall afford the licensee an 6 opportunity for a hearing before the department of inspections , 7 and appeals , and licensing as early as practical within 8 thirty days after receipt of the request. The hearing shall 9 be held by telephone conference unless the licensee and the 10 department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing agree to 11 hold the hearing in the county in which the licensee resides 12 or in some other county. Upon the hearing the department of 13 inspections , and appeals , and licensing may administer oaths 14 and issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the 15 production of relevant books and papers and may require a 16 reexamination of the licensee. Upon the hearing and issuance 17 of a recommendation by the department of inspections , and 18 appeals , and licensing , the state department of transportation 19 shall either rescind its order of suspension or for good cause 20 may extend the suspension of the license or revoke the license. 21 This section does not preclude the director from attempting to 22 effect an informal settlement under chapter 17A . 23 Sec. 2007. Section 322.9, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 24 amended to read as follows: 25 1. The department may revoke or suspend the license of a 26 retail motor vehicle dealer if, after notice and hearing by the 27 department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing , it finds 28 that the licensee has been guilty of an act which would be a 29 ground for the denial of a license under section 322.6 . 30 Sec. 2008. Section 322.9, subsection 2, unnumbered 31 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 32 The department may revoke or suspend the license of a retail 33 -1170- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1170/ 1568
H.F. _____ motor vehicle dealer if, after notice and hearing by the 34 department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing , it finds 35 that the licensee has been convicted or has forfeited bail on 1 three charges of: 2 Sec. 2009. Section 322.24, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 3 amended to read as follows: 4 1. The state department of transportation and the 5 department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing may 6 issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the 7 production of documents, papers, books, records, and other 8 evidence in any matter over which the respective department 9 has jurisdiction, control, or supervision pertaining to this 10 chapter . 11 Sec. 2010. Section 322A.3A, subsection 4, paragraph b, Code 12 2023, is amended to read as follows: 13 b. After a hearing held as described in this subsection , 14 the department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing 15 may affirm, deny, or modify the proposed alteration of a 16 franchisee’s community, may enter any other orders necessary 17 to ensure that an alteration of the franchisee’s community is 18 reasonable in light of all the relevant circumstances, and 19 may assess the costs of the hearing among the parties to the 20 hearing as appropriate. 21 Sec. 2011. Section 322A.5, subsection 2, paragraph b, 22 subparagraph (3), subparagraph division (b), Code 2023, is 23 amended to read as follows: 24 (b) Within thirty days of receiving the franchisee’s 25 submission, the franchiser may choose to audit the submitted 26 orders. The franchiser shall then approve or deny the 27 establishment of the franchisee’s average percentage markup 28 or labor rate. If the franchiser approves the establishment 29 of the franchisee’s average percentage markup or labor rate, 30 the markup or rate calculated under this subparagraph shall go 31 into effect forty-five days after the date of the franchiser’s 32 approval. If the franchiser denies the establishment of the 33 -1171- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1171/ 1568
H.F. _____ franchisee’s average percentage markup or labor rate, the 34 franchisee may file a complaint with the department and a 35 hearing shall be held before the department of inspections , 1 and appeals , and licensing . The franchiser shall have the 2 burden of proof to establish that the franchiser’s denial was 3 reasonable. If the department of inspections , and appeals , 4 and licensing finds the denial was not reasonable, the denial 5 shall be deemed a violation of this chapter and the department 6 of inspections , and appeals , and licensing shall determine 7 the franchisee’s average percentage markup or labor rate for 8 purposes of calculating a reasonable schedule of compensation. 9 In making such a determination, the department of inspections , 10 and appeals , and licensing shall not consider retail service 11 orders or portions of retail service orders attributable to 12 routine maintenance such as tire service or oil service. 13 Sec. 2012. Section 322A.6, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 14 amended to read as follows: 15 2. An applicant seeking permission to enter into a franchise 16 for additional representation of the same line-make in a 17 community shall deposit with the department at the time the 18 application is filed, an amount of money to be determined by 19 the department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing to 20 pay the costs of the hearing. 21 Sec. 2013. Section 322A.7, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 22 amended to read as follows: 23 1. Upon receiving an application, the department shall 24 notify the department of inspections , and appeals , and 25 licensing which shall enter an order fixing a time, which 26 shall be within ninety days of the date of the order, and 27 place of hearing, and shall send by certified or registered 28 mail, with return receipt requested, a copy of the order 29 to the franchisee whose franchise the franchiser seeks to 30 terminate or not continue, or to the franchiser who is seeking 31 to alter a franchisee’s community, as applicable. If the 32 application requests permission to establish an additional 33 -1172- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1172/ 1568
H.F. _____ motor vehicle dealership, a copy of the order shall be sent to 34 all franchisees in the community who are then engaged in the 35 business of offering to sell or selling the same line-make. If 1 the application challenges the reasonableness of a proposed 2 alteration to a franchisee’s community, a copy of the order 3 shall be sent to all franchisees located in Iowa surrounding 4 the affected community which are then engaged in the business 5 of offering to sell or selling the same line-make. Copies of 6 orders shall be addressed to the franchisee at the place where 7 the business is conducted. The department of inspections , and 8 appeals , and licensing may also give notice of the franchiser’s 9 application to any other parties deemed interested persons, the 10 notice to be in the form and substance and given in the manner 11 the department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing deems 12 appropriate. 13 Sec. 2014. Section 322A.8, Code 2023, is amended to read as 14 follows: 15 322A.8 Continuation. 16 If the department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing 17 finds it desirable it may upon request continue the date of 18 hearing for a period of ninety days, and may upon application, 19 but not ex parte, continue the date of hearing for an 20 additional period of ninety days. 21 Sec. 2015. Section 322A.9, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 22 amended to read as follows: 23 2. Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to 24 require or authorize any investigation by the department of any 25 matter before the department under this chapter . Upon hearing, 26 the department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing shall 27 hear the evidence introduced by the parties and shall make its 28 decision solely upon the record so made. 29 Sec. 2016. Section 322A.10, Code 2023, is amended to read 30 as follows: 31 322A.10 Rules of evidence. 32 1. The rules of civil procedure relating to discovery and 33 -1173- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1173/ 1568
H.F. _____ inspection shall apply to hearings held under the provisions of 34 this chapter , and the department of inspections , and appeals , 35 and licensing may issue orders to give effect to such rules. 1 2. In the event issues are raised which would involve 2 violations of any state or federal antitrust or price-fixing 3 law, all discovery and inspection proceedings which would be 4 available under such issues in a state or federal court action 5 shall be available to the parties to the hearing, and the 6 department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing may issue 7 orders to give effect to such proceedings. 8 3. Evidence which would be admissible under the issues in a 9 state or federal court action is admissible in a hearing held 10 by the department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing . 11 The department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing shall 12 apportion all costs between the parties. 13 Sec. 2017. Section 322A.13, Code 2023, is amended to read 14 as follows: 15 322A.13 Compulsory attendance at hearings. 16 The department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing 17 may issue subpoenas, administer oaths, compel the attendance of 18 witnesses and production of books, papers, documents, and all 19 other evidence. The department of inspections , and appeals , 20 and licensing may apply to the district court of the county 21 wherein the hearing is being held for a court order enforcing 22 this section . 23 Sec. 2018. Section 322A.15, subsection 1, unnumbered 24 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 25 In determining whether good cause has been established for 26 terminating or not continuing a franchise, the department 27 of inspections , and appeals , and licensing shall take into 28 consideration the existing circumstances, including, but not 29 limited to: 30 Sec. 2019. Section 322A.15, subsection 1, paragraphs g and 31 h, Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 32 g. Except as provided in section 322A.11 , failure by the 33 -1174- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1174/ 1568
H.F. _____ franchisee to substantially comply with those requirements 34 of the franchise which are determined by the department of 35 inspections , and appeals , and licensing to be reasonable and 1 material. 2 h. Except as provided in section 322A.11 , bad faith by the 3 franchisee in complying with those terms of the franchise which 4 are determined by the department of inspections , and appeals , 5 and licensing to be reasonable and material. 6 Sec. 2020. Section 322A.16, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 7 2023, is amended to read as follows: 8 In determining whether good cause has been established for 9 entering into an additional franchise for the same line-make, 10 the department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing shall 11 take into consideration the existing circumstances, including, 12 but not limited to: 13 Sec. 2021. Section 322A.17, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 14 amended to read as follows: 15 1. A decision of the department of inspections , and appeals , 16 and licensing is subject to review by the state department of 17 transportation, whose decision is final agency action for the 18 purpose of judicial review. 19 Sec. 2022. Section 322C.6, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 20 2023, is amended to read as follows: 21 A license issued under section 322C.4 or 322C.9 may be 22 denied, revoked, or suspended, after opportunity for a 23 hearing before the department of inspections , and appeals , and 24 licensing in accordance with chapters 10A and 17A , if it is 25 determined that the licensee or applicant has done any of the 26 following: 27 Sec. 2023. Section 323.1, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 28 amended to read as follows: 29 4. “Department” means the department of inspections , and 30 appeals , and licensing . 31 Sec. 2024. Section 324A.5, subsection 2, paragraph c, Code 32 2023, is amended to read as follows: 33 -1175- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1175/ 1568
H.F. _____ c. The department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing 34 shall establish an appeal process pursuant to chapters 10A and 35 17A which allows those agencies or organizations determined 1 to not be in compliance with this chapter an opportunity for 2 a timely hearing before the department of inspections , and 3 appeals , and licensing . A decision by the department of 4 inspections , and appeals , and licensing is subject to review by 5 the state department of transportation. The state department 6 of transportation’s decision is the final agency action. 7 Judicial review of the action of the department may be sought 8 in accordance with chapter 17A . 9 Sec. 2025. Section 327C.8, Code 2023, is amended to read as 10 follows: 11 327C.8 Objections —— hearing. 12 A person directly affected by the proposed discontinuance 13 of an agency may file written objections with the department 14 stating the grounds for the objections, within fifteen days 15 from the time of the publication of the notice as provided in 16 section 327C.7 . Upon the filing of objections the department 17 shall request the department of inspections , and appeals , and 18 licensing to hold a hearing, which shall be held within sixty 19 days from the filing of the objections. Written notice of the 20 time and place of the hearing shall be mailed by the department 21 of inspections , and appeals , and licensing to the railroad 22 corporation and the person filing objections at least ten days 23 prior to the date fixed for the hearing. 24 Sec. 2026. Section 327C.12, Code 2023, is amended to read 25 as follows: 26 327C.12 Aid from courts. 27 The department or the department of inspections , and 28 appeals , and licensing may invoke the aid of any court of 29 record in the state in requiring the attendance and testimony 30 of witnesses and the production of books, papers, tariff 31 schedules, agreements, and other documents. If a person 32 refuses to obey a subpoena or other process, a court having 33 -1176- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1176/ 1568
H.F. _____ jurisdiction of the inquiry shall issue an order requiring any 34 of the officers, agents, or employees of a carrier or other 35 person to appear before either department and produce all books 1 and papers required by the order and testify in relation to any 2 matter under investigation. 3 Sec. 2027. Section 327C.17, Code 2023, is amended to read 4 as follows: 5 327C.17 Penalty. 6 If a railroad fails or refuses to comply with a rule or 7 order made by the state department of transportation or the 8 department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing within 9 the time specified, the railroad is, for each day of such 10 failure, subject to a schedule “two” penalty. 11 Sec. 2028. Section 327C.19, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 12 amended to read as follows: 13 1. A decision of the department of inspections , and appeals , 14 and licensing is subject to review by the state department of 15 transportation. 16 Sec. 2029. Section 327C.20, Code 2023, is amended to read 17 as follows: 18 327C.20 Remitting penalty. 19 If a common carrier fails in a judicial review proceeding 20 to secure a vacation of the order objected to, it may apply to 21 the court in which the review proceeding is finally adjudicated 22 for an order remitting the penalty which has accrued during 23 the review proceeding. Upon a satisfactory showing that the 24 petition for judicial review was filed in good faith and not 25 for the purpose of delay, and that there were reasonable 26 grounds to believe that the order was unreasonable or unjust 27 or that the power of the department of transportation or the 28 department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing to make 29 the order was doubtful, the court may remit the penalty that 30 has accrued during the review proceeding. 31 Sec. 2030. Section 327C.25, Code 2023, is amended to read 32 as follows: 33 -1177- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1177/ 1568
H.F. _____ 327C.25 Complaints. 34 A person may file with the department a petition setting 35 forth any particular in which a common carrier has violated the 1 law to which it is subject and the amount of damages sustained 2 by reason of the violation. The department shall furnish a 3 copy of the complaint to the carrier against which a complaint 4 is filed. The department shall request the department 5 of inspections , and appeals , and licensing to schedule a 6 hearing in which the carrier shall answer the petition or 7 satisfy the demands of the complaint. If the carrier fails 8 to satisfy the complaint within the time fixed or there 9 appears to be reasonable grounds for investigating the matters 10 set forth in the petition, the department of inspections , 11 and appeals , and licensing shall hear and determine the 12 questions involved and make orders it finds proper. If the 13 department of transportation has reason to believe that a 14 carrier is violating any of the laws to which it is subject, 15 the department may institute an investigation and request 16 the department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing to 17 conduct a hearing in relation to the matters as if a petition 18 had been filed. 19 Sec. 2031. Section 327C.26, Code 2023, is amended to read 20 as follows: 21 327C.26 Reports. 22 When a hearing has been held before the department of 23 inspections , and appeals , and licensing after notice, it shall 24 make a report in writing setting forth the findings of fact 25 and its conclusions together with its recommendations as to 26 what reparation, if any, the offending carrier shall make to a 27 party who has suffered damage. The findings of fact are prima 28 facie evidence in all further legal proceedings of every fact 29 found. All reports of hearings and investigations made by the 30 department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing shall be 31 entered of record and a copy furnished to the carrier against 32 which the complaint was filed, to the party complaining, and 33 -1178- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1178/ 1568
H.F. _____ to any other person having a direct interest in the matter. A 34 reasonable fee not to exceed the actual duplication costs may 35 be charged for the copies. 1 Sec. 2032. Section 327C.28, Code 2023, is amended to read 2 as follows: 3 327C.28 Violation of order —— petition —— notice. 4 If a person violates or fails to obey a lawful order 5 or requirement of the department of transportation or the 6 department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing , the 7 department of transportation or the department of inspections , 8 and appeals , and licensing shall apply by petition in the 9 name of the state against the person, to the district court, 10 alleging the violation or failure to obey. The court shall 11 hear and determine the matter set forth in the petition on 12 reasonable notice to the person, to be fixed by the court and 13 to be served in the same manner as an original notice for the 14 commencement of action. 15 Sec. 2033. Section 327C.29, Code 2023, is amended to read 16 as follows: 17 327C.29 Interested party may begin proceedings. 18 A person interested in enforcing an order or requirement 19 of the department of transportation or the department of 20 inspections , and appeals , and licensing , may file a petition 21 against the violator, alleging the failure to comply with 22 the order or requirement and asking for summary relief to 23 the same extent and in the same manner as the department of 24 transportation or the department of inspections , and appeals , 25 and licensing may under section 327C.28 , and the proceedings 26 after the filing of the petition shall be the same as in 27 section 327C.28 . 28 Sec. 2034. Section 327D.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 29 follows: 30 327D.4 Connections. 31 If a railroad corporation in this state refuses to connect by 32 proper switches or tracks with the tracks of another railroad 33 -1179- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1179/ 1568
H.F. _____ corporation or refuses to receive, transport, load, discharge, 34 reload, or return cars furnished by another connecting railroad 35 corporation, a petition requesting resolution of the dispute 1 may be filed with the department. The department shall notify 2 the department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing 3 which shall hold a hearing on the dispute. Upon conclusion of 4 the hearing, the department of inspections , and appeals , and 5 licensing shall issue an order to resolve the dispute. The 6 order may include the allocation of costs between the parties. 7 The order is subject to review by the department which review 8 shall be the final agency action. 9 Sec. 2035. Section 327D.53, Code 2023, is amended to read 10 as follows: 11 327D.53 Division of joint rates. 12 Before the adoption of the rates, the department shall 13 notify the railroad corporations interested in the schedule of 14 joint rates fixed, and give them a reasonable time to agree 15 upon a division of the charges provided. If the corporations 16 fail to agree upon a division, and to notify the department 17 of their agreement, the department shall, after a hearing 18 conducted by the department of inspections , and appeals , and 19 licensing , decide the rates, taking into consideration the 20 value of terminal facilities and all the circumstances of 21 the haul, and the division so determined by it is, in all 22 controversies or actions between the railroad corporations 23 interested, prima facie evidence of a just and reasonable 24 division. 25 Sec. 2036. Section 327D.83, Code 2023, is amended to read 26 as follows: 27 327D.83 Rate hearing. 28 If a schedule is filed with the department stating a rate, 29 the department may, either upon complaint or upon its own 30 motion, request the department of inspections , and appeals , and 31 licensing to conduct a hearing concerning the propriety of the 32 rate. 33 -1180- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1180/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 2037. Section 327D.85, Code 2023, is amended to read 34 as follows: 35 327D.85 Rate proposal —— review. 1 At the hearing the department of inspections , and appeals , 2 and licensing shall propose the rates on the schedule, in whole 3 or in part, or others in lieu thereof, which the department 4 of inspections , and appeals , and licensing finds are just and 5 reasonable rates. The action of the department of inspections , 6 and appeals , and licensing is subject to review by the state 7 department of transportation. The decision of the state 8 department of transportation is the final agency action. 9 Sec. 2038. Section 327D.89, Code 2023, is amended to read 10 as follows: 11 327D.89 Complaint of violation. 12 When a person complains to the department that the rate 13 charged or published by a railway corporation, or the maximum 14 rate fixed by law, is unreasonably high or discriminating, 15 the department may investigate the matter, and request the 16 department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing to 17 conduct a hearing. The department of inspections , and appeals , 18 and licensing shall give the parties notice of the time and 19 place of the hearing. 20 Sec. 2039. Section 327D.90, Code 2023, is amended to read 21 as follows: 22 327D.90 Hearing —— evidence. 23 At the time of the hearing the department of inspections , and 24 appeals , and licensing shall receive any evidence and listen 25 to any arguments presented by either party relevant to the 26 matter under investigation, and the burden of proof is not 27 upon the person making the complaint. The complainant shall 28 add to the showing made at the hearing whatever information 29 the complainant then has, or can obtain from any source. 30 The department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing 31 shall propose just and reasonable rates, which may be adopted 32 in whole or in part or modified as the state department of 33 -1181- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1181/ 1568
H.F. _____ transportation determines. 34 Sec. 2040. Section 327D.128, Code 2023, is amended to read 35 as follows: 1 327D.128 Weighing —— disagreement. 2 If a railroad corporation and the owner, consignor, 3 or consignee of car lots of bulk commodities cannot reach 4 agreement relative to the weighing of the commodities, appeal 5 may be made to the state department of transportation. The 6 state department of transportation, after a hearing by the 7 department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing , shall 8 issue an order equitable to all parties including but not 9 limited to allocation of costs and specification of the place 10 and manner of weighing. 11 Sec. 2041. Section 327G.12, Code 2023, is amended to read 12 as follows: 13 327G.12 Overhead, underground, or more than one crossing. 14 The owner of land may serve upon the railroad corporation 15 a request in writing for more than one private crossing, or 16 for an overhead or underground crossing, accompanied by a plat 17 of the owner’s land designating the location and character 18 of crossing desired. If the railroad corporation refuses or 19 neglects to comply within thirty days of a written request, 20 the owner of the land may make written application to the 21 department to determine the owner’s rights. The department 22 of inspections , and appeals , and licensing , after notice to 23 the railroad corporation, shall hear the application and all 24 objections to the application, and make an order which is 25 reasonable and just, and if it requires the railroad company to 26 construct any crossing or roadway, fix the time for compliance 27 with the order and apportion the costs as appropriate. The 28 order of the department of inspections , and appeals , and 29 licensing is subject to review by the state department of 30 transportation. The decision of the state department of 31 transportation is the final agency action. 32 Sec. 2042. Section 327G.16, Code 2023, is amended to read 33 -1182- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1182/ 1568
H.F. _____ as follows: 34 327G.16 Disagreement —— application —— notice. 35 If the persons specified in section 327G.15 cannot reach 1 an agreement, either party may make written application to 2 the department requesting resolution of the disagreement. 3 The department shall request the department of inspections , 4 and appeals , and licensing to set a date for hearing. The 5 department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing shall 6 give ten days’ written notice of the hearing date. 7 Sec. 2043. Section 327G.17, Code 2023, is amended to read 8 as follows: 9 327G.17 Hearing —— order. 10 1. The department of inspections , and appeals , and 11 licensing shall hear the evidence of each party to the 12 controversy and shall make an order, which may include, 13 pursuant to chapters 6A and 6B , authority to condemn, resolving 14 the controversy. The order shall include the portion of the 15 expense to be paid by each party to the controversy. In 16 determining what portion of the expense shall be paid by 17 each party, the department of inspections , and appeals , and 18 licensing may consider the ratio of the benefits accruing to 19 the railroad or the governmental unit or both, to the general 20 public use and benefit. 21 2. The order of the department of inspections , and appeals , 22 and licensing is subject to review by the state department 23 of transportation. The decision of the state department of 24 transportation is the final agency action. 25 Sec. 2044. Section 327G.31, Code 2023, is amended to read 26 as follows: 27 327G.31 Disagreement resolved. 28 If a railroad corporation and the jurisdiction having 29 authority cannot reach agreement on grade crossing surface 30 repair and maintenance, either party may appeal to the 31 department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing if prior 32 to disagreement both parties have filed a statement with the 33 -1183- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1183/ 1568
H.F. _____ state department of transportation to the effect that they have 34 entered into negotiations on grade crossing surface repair 35 and maintenance of a particular crossing. The department of 1 inspections , and appeals , and licensing shall resolve the 2 dispute in the manner provided in sections 327G.16 and 327G.17 , 3 except for the allocation of costs. 4 Sec. 2045. Section 327G.32, subsections 3 and 4, Code 2023, 5 are amended to read as follows: 6 3. Other portions of this section notwithstanding, a 7 political subdivision may pass an ordinance regulating the 8 length of time a specific crossing may be blocked if the 9 political subdivision demonstrates that an ordinance is 10 necessary for public safety or convenience. If an ordinance 11 is passed, the political subdivision shall, within thirty days 12 of the effective date of the ordinance, notify the department 13 and the railroad corporation using the crossing affected by the 14 ordinance. The ordinance does not become effective unless the 15 department and the railroad corporation are notified within 16 thirty days. The ordinance becomes effective thirty days 17 after notification unless a person files an objection to the 18 ordinance with the department. If an objection is filed the 19 department shall notify the department of inspections , and 20 appeals , and licensing which shall hold a hearing. After 21 a hearing by the department of inspections , and appeals , 22 and licensing , the state department of transportation may 23 disapprove the ordinance if public safety or convenience 24 does not require the ordinance. The decision of the state 25 department of transportation is final agency action. The 26 ordinance approved by the political subdivision is prima facie 27 evidence that the ordinance is adopted to preserve public 28 safety or convenience. 29 4. The department of inspections , and appeals , and 30 licensing when considering rebuttal evidence shall weigh the 31 benefits accruing to the political subdivision as they affect 32 the general public use compared to the burden placed on the 33 -1184- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1184/ 1568
H.F. _____ railroad operation. Public safety or convenience may include, 34 but is not limited to, high traffic density at a specific 35 crossing of a main artery or interference with the flow of 1 authorized emergency vehicles. 2 Sec. 2046. Section 327G.62, Code 2023, is amended to read 3 as follows: 4 327G.62 Controversies —— hearing —— order —— review. 5 When a disagreement arises between a railroad corporation, 6 its grantee, or its successor in interest, and the owner, 7 lessee, or licensee of a building or other improvement, 8 including trackage, used for receiving, storing, transporting, 9 or manufacturing an article of commerce transported or to 10 be transported, situated on a present or former railroad 11 right-of-way or on land owned or controlled by the railroad 12 corporation, its grantee, or its successor in interest, as 13 to the terms and conditions on which the article is to be 14 continued or removed, the railway corporation, its grantee, or 15 its successor in interest, or the owner, lessee, or licensee 16 may make written application to the department. The department 17 shall notify the department of inspections , and appeals , and 18 licensing which shall hear and determine the controversy and 19 make an order which is just and equitable between the parties. 20 That order is subject to review by the state department of 21 transportation. The decision of the state department of 22 transportation is final agency action. 23 Sec. 2047. Section 327G.65, Code 2023, is amended to read 24 as follows: 25 327G.65 Cost of construction. 26 The railroad corporation may require the person primarily to 27 be served to pay the legitimate cost and expense of acquiring, 28 by condemnation or purchase, the necessary right-of-way for the 29 spur track and of constructing it, as determined in separate 30 items by the department. Except as provided in section 31 327G.66 , the total cost as ascertained by the department 32 shall be deposited with the railroad corporation before it is 33 -1185- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1185/ 1568
H.F. _____ required to incur expense. If an agreement cannot be reached, 34 the question shall be referred to the department which may, 35 after a hearing conducted by the department of inspections , and 1 appeals , and licensing , issue an order. 2 Sec. 2048. Section 327G.78, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 3 amended to read as follows: 4 1. Subject to section 6A.16 and 327G.77 , when a railroad 5 corporation, its trustee, or its successor in interest has 6 interests in real property adjacent to a railroad right-of-way 7 that are abandoned by order of the surface transportation 8 board, reorganization court, bankruptcy court, or the 9 department, or when a railroad corporation, its trustee, or 10 its successor in interest seeks to sell its interests in 11 that property under any other circumstance, the railroad 12 corporation, its trustee, or its successor in interest shall 13 extend a written offer to sell at a fair market value price to 14 the persons holding leases, licenses, or permits upon those 15 properties, allowing sixty days from the time of receipt for a 16 written response. If a disagreement arises between the parties 17 concerning the price or other terms of the sale transaction, 18 either or both parties may make written application to the 19 department to resolve the disagreement. The application shall 20 be made within sixty days from the time an initial written 21 response is served upon the railroad corporation, trustee, 22 or successor in interest by the person wishing to purchase 23 the property. The department shall notify the department of 24 inspections , and appeals , and licensing which shall hear the 25 controversy and make a final determination of the fair market 26 value of the property and the other terms of the transaction 27 which were in dispute, within ninety days after the application 28 is filed. The determination is subject to review by the 29 department and the department’s decision is the final agency 30 action. All correspondence shall be by certified mail. 31 Sec. 2049. Section 327G.79, subsections 1 and 2, Code 2023, 32 are amended to read as follows: 33 -1186- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1186/ 1568
H.F. _____ 1. The department of inspections and appeals’ , appeals, and 34 licensing’s determination and order shall be just and equitable 35 and, in the case of the determination of the fair market value 1 of the property, shall be based in part upon at least three 2 independent appraisals prepared by certified appraisers. Each 3 party shall select one appraiser and each appraisal shall be 4 paid for by the party for whom the appraisal is prepared. 5 The two appraisers shall select a third appraiser and the 6 costs of this appraisal shall be divided equally between the 7 parties. If the appraisers selected by the parties cannot 8 agree on selection of a third appraiser, the state department 9 of transportation shall appoint a third appraiser and the costs 10 of this appraisal shall be divided equally between the parties. 11 2. The department of inspections and appeals’ , appeals, and 12 licensing’s determination and order is final for the purpose 13 of administrative review to the district court as provided in 14 chapter 17A . The district court’s scope of review shall be 15 confined to whether there is substantial evidence to support 16 the department of inspections and appeals’ , appeals, and 17 licensing’s determination and order. 18 Sec. 2050. Section 331.324, subsection 1, paragraph e, Code 19 2023, is amended to read as follows: 20 e. Cooperate with the workers’ compensation commissioner and 21 comply with requirements imposed upon counties under chapters 22 86 chapter 10A, subchapter III, and chapter 87 . 23 Sec. 2051. Section 331.394, subsection 5, paragraph c, Code 24 2023, is amended to read as follows: 25 c. The county or region that received the notification, 26 as applicable, shall respond to the party that provided 27 the notification within forty-five days of receiving the 28 notification. If the parties cannot agree to a settlement as 29 to the person’s residency status within ninety days of the 30 date of notification, on motion of any of the parties, the 31 matter shall be referred to the department of inspections , 32 and appeals , and licensing for a contested case hearing under 33 -1187- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1187/ 1568
H.F. _____ chapter 17A before an administrative law judge assigned in 34 accordance with section 10A.801 to determine the person’s 35 residency status. 1 Sec. 2052. Section 331.394, subsection 5, paragraph d, 2 subparagraph (1), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 3 (1) The administrative law judge’s determination of the 4 person’s residency status shall be considered final agency 5 action, notwithstanding contrary provisions of section 17A.15 . 6 The party that does not prevail in the determination or 7 subsequent judicial review is liable for costs associated with 8 the proceeding, including reimbursement of the department of 9 inspections and appeals’ , appeals, and licensing’s actual costs 10 associated with the administrative proceeding. Judicial review 11 of the determination may be sought in accordance with section 12 17A.19 . 13 Sec. 2053. Section 331.394, subsection 6, paragraph c, Code 14 2023, is amended to read as follows: 15 c. The department, county, or region that received the 16 notification, as applicable, shall respond to the party 17 that provided the notification within forty-five days of 18 receiving the notification. If the parties cannot agree to a 19 settlement as to the dispute within ninety days of the date of 20 notification, on motion of any of the parties, the matter shall 21 be referred to the department of inspections , and appeals , and 22 licensing for a contested case hearing under chapter 17A before 23 an administrative law judge assigned in accordance with section 24 10A.801 to determine facts and issue a decision to resolve the 25 dispute. 26 Sec. 2054. Section 331.394, subsection 6, paragraph d, 27 subparagraph (1), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 28 (1) The administrative law judge’s decision is a final 29 agency action, notwithstanding contrary provisions of section 30 17A.15 . The party that does not prevail in the decision or 31 subsequent judicial review is liable for costs associated with 32 the proceeding, including reimbursement of the department of 33 -1188- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1188/ 1568
H.F. _____ inspections and appeals’ , appeals, and licensing’s actual 34 costs associated with the administrative proceeding. Judicial 35 review of the decision may be sought in accordance with section 1 17A.19 . 2 Sec. 2055. Section 331.653, subsection 10, Code 2023, is 3 amended to read as follows: 4 10. Cooperate with the division of labor services of the 5 department of workforce development inspections, appeals, and 6 licensing in the enforcement of child labor laws as provided 7 in section 92.22 . 8 Sec. 2056. Section 331.756, subsections 16 and 55, Code 9 2023, are amended to read as follows: 10 16. Institute legal proceedings against persons who 11 violate laws administered by the division of labor services 12 of the department of workforce development under chapter 10A, 13 subchapter II, as provided in section 91.11 10A.210 . 14 55. Make a written report to the department of inspections , 15 and appeals , and licensing within fifteen days of the end of 16 each calendar quarter of the amount of funds which were owed to 17 the state for indigent defense services and which were recouped 18 pursuant to subsection 5 . 19 Sec. 2057. Section 423.3, subsection 18, paragraph a, Code 20 2023, is amended to read as follows: 21 a. Residential care facilities and intermediate care 22 facilities for persons with an intellectual disability and 23 residential care facilities for persons with mental illness 24 licensed by the department of inspections , and appeals , and 25 licensing under chapter 135C . 26 Sec. 2058. Section 425.28, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 27 amended to read as follows: 28 4. In addition to the sharing of information under 29 subsection 3 , the department of human services may release 30 information pertaining to a person’s eligibility or claim 31 for or receipt of rent reimbursement to an employee of the 32 department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing in the 33 -1189- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1189/ 1568
H.F. _____ employee’s official conduct of an audit or investigation. 34 Sec. 2059. Section 453A.2, subsection 6, Code 2023, is 35 amended to read as follows: 1 6. If a county or a city has not assessed a penalty pursuant 2 to section 453A.22, subsection 2 , for a violation of subsection 3 1 , within sixty days of the adjudication of the violation, 4 the matter shall be transferred to and be the exclusive 5 responsibility of the alcoholic beverages division of the 6 department of commerce. Following transfer of the matter, if 7 the violation is contested, the alcoholic beverages division 8 of the department of commerce shall request an administrative 9 hearing before an administrative law judge, assigned by the 10 division of administrative hearings of the department of 11 inspections , and appeals , and licensing in accordance with 12 the provisions of section 10A.801 , to adjudicate the matter 13 pursuant to chapter 17A . 14 Sec. 2060. Section 455B.135, Code 2023, is amended to read 15 as follows: 16 455B.135 Limit on authority. 17 Nothing contained in this subchapter II or chapter 459, 18 subchapter II , shall be deemed to grant to the department or 19 the director any authority or jurisdiction with respect to 20 air pollution existing solely within residences; or solely 21 within commercial and industrial plants, works, or shops under 22 the jurisdiction of chapters chapter 10A, subchapter II, and 23 chapter 88 and 91 ; or to affect the relations between employers 24 and employees with respect to, or arising out of, any condition 25 of air pollution. 26 Sec. 2061. Section 455B.145, subsection 2, paragraphs b and 27 c, Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 28 b. The director shall promptly investigate the application 29 and approve or disapprove the application. The director may 30 conduct a public hearing before action is taken to approve or 31 disapprove. If the director disapproves issuing a certificate, 32 the political subdivision may appeal the action to the 33 -1190- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1190/ 1568
H.F. _____ department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing . At the 34 hearing on appeal, the department of inspections , and appeals , 35 and licensing shall decide whether the local program is 1 substantially consistent with the provisions of this subchapter 2 II , or rules adopted under this subchapter II , and whether the 3 local program is being enforced. The burden of proof shall be 4 upon the political subdivision. 5 c. If the director determines at any time that a local air 6 pollution program is being conducted in a manner inconsistent 7 with the substantive provisions of this subchapter II or the 8 rules adopted under this subchapter II , the director shall 9 notify the political subdivision, citing the deviations 10 from the acceptable standards and the corrective measures 11 to be completed within a reasonable amount of time. If the 12 corrective measures are not implemented as prescribed, the 13 director shall suspend in whole or in part the certificate of 14 acceptance of such political subdivision and shall administer 15 the regulatory provisions of this subchapter II in whole or in 16 part within the political subdivision until the appropriate 17 standards are met. Upon receipt of evidence that necessary 18 corrective action has been taken, the director shall reinstate 19 the suspended certificate of acceptance, and the political 20 subdivision shall resume the administration of the local air 21 pollution control program within its jurisdiction. In cases 22 where the certificate of acceptance is suspended, the political 23 subdivision may appeal the suspension to the department of 24 inspections , and appeals , and licensing . 25 Sec. 2062. Section 455B.271, subsection 2, unnumbered 26 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 27 Subject to appeal to the department of inspections , and 28 appeals , and licensing , a permit may be modified or canceled by 29 the director if any of the following occur: 30 Sec. 2063. Section 455B.390, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 31 amended to read as follows: 32 1. Hazardous conditions existing solely within and which 33 -1191- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1191/ 1568
H.F. _____ will probably continue to exist solely within commercial and 34 industrial plants, works, or shops under the jurisdiction of 35 chapters chapter 10A, subchapter II, and chapter 88 and 91 . 1 Sec. 2064. Section 515B.5, subsection 2, paragraph h, Code 2 2023, is amended to read as follows: 3 h. Request that all future payments of workers’ compensation 4 weekly benefits, medical expenses, or other payments under 5 chapter 10A, subchapter III, chapter 85 , 85A , 85B , 86 , or 87 6 be commuted to a present lump sum and upon the payment of 7 which, either to the claimant or to a licensed insurer for 8 purchase of an annuity or other periodic payment plan for the 9 benefit of the claimant, the employer and the association shall 10 be discharged from all further liability for the workers’ 11 compensation claim. Notwithstanding the provisions of 12 section 85.45 , any future payment of medical expenses, weekly 13 compensation benefits, or other payment by the association 14 under this chapter pursuant to chapter 10A, subchapter III, 15 chapter 85 , 85A , 85B , 86 , or 87 , is deemed an undue expense, 16 hardship, or inconvenience upon the employer for purposes of 17 a full commutation pursuant to section 85.45, subsection 1 , 18 paragraph “b” , and the workers’ compensation commissioner shall 19 fix the lump sum of the probable future medical expenses and 20 weekly compensation benefits capitalized at their present value 21 upon the basis of interest at the rate provided in section 22 535.3 for court judgments and decrees. 23 Sec. 2065. Section 524.208, Code 2023, is amended to read 24 as follows: 25 524.208 Examiners and other employees. 26 The superintendent may appoint examiners and other 27 employees, including for the banking division’s internal 28 information technology group, as the superintendent deems 29 necessary to the proper discharge of the duties imposed upon 30 the superintendent by the laws of this state. Pay plans shall 31 be established for employees, other than clerical employees or 32 employees of the professional licensing and regulation bureau 33 -1192- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1192/ 1568
H.F. _____ of the banking division , who examine the accounts and affairs 34 of state banks and who examine the accounts and affairs of 35 other persons, subject to supervision and regulation by the 1 superintendent, which are substantially equivalent to those 2 paid by the federal deposit insurance corporation and other 3 federal supervisory agencies in this area of the United States. 4 Sec. 2066. Section 524.211, subsection 5, Code 2023, is 5 amended to read as follows: 6 5. An employee of the banking division, other than the 7 superintendent or a member of the state banking council or one 8 of the boards in the professional licensing and regulation 9 bureau of the division , shall not perform any services for, and 10 shall not be a shareholder, member, partner, owner, director, 11 officer, or employee of, any enterprise, person, or affiliate 12 subject to the regulatory purview of the banking division. 13 Sec. 2067. Section 542B.22, Code 2023, is amended to read 14 as follows: 15 542B.22 Procedure. 16 Proceedings for any action under section 542B.21 shall be 17 begun by filing with the board written charges against the 18 accused. Upon the filing of charges the board may request 19 the department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing to 20 conduct an investigation into the charges. The department 21 of inspections , and appeals , and licensing shall report its 22 findings to the board, and the board shall designate a time 23 and place for a hearing, and shall notify the accused of this 24 action and furnish the accused a copy of all charges at least 25 thirty days prior to the date of the hearing. The accused has 26 the right to appear personally or by counsel, to cross-examine 27 witnesses, and to produce witnesses in defense. 28 Sec. 2068. Section 543C.4, subsections 1 and 2, Code 2023, 29 are amended to read as follows: 30 1. The commission may request the department of 31 inspections , and appeals , and licensing to conduct an 32 investigation and inspection to be made of any subdivided land 33 -1193- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1193/ 1568
H.F. _____ proposed to be offered for sale or lease in this state pursuant 34 to this chapter . The department of inspections , and appeals , 35 and licensing shall make a report of its findings. 1 2. If an inspection is to be made of subdivided land 2 situated outside of this state and offered for sale in this 3 state, the inspection as authorized by subsection 1 shall 4 be made by the department of inspections , and appeals , 5 and licensing at the expense of the subdivider. After the 6 application required by section 543C.2 is filed and after 7 the filing fee required by section 543C.8 is received, the 8 commission may decide whether an inspection pursuant to this 9 subsection is to be made. If the commission requires an 10 inspection, the department of inspections , and appeals , and 11 licensing shall so notify the subdivider and the subdivider 12 shall remit to the department an amount equivalent to the 13 round trip cost of travel from this state to the location 14 of the project, as estimated by the department and a further 15 amount estimated to be necessary to cover the additional 16 expenses of inspection but not to exceed fifty dollars a day 17 for each day incurred in the inspection. The costs of any 18 subsequent inspections deemed necessary shall be paid for by 19 the subdivider. At the completion of an inspection trip the 20 department shall furnish the subdivider a statement as to the 21 costs of the inspection trip, and if the costs are less than 22 the amount advanced by the subdivider to the department, the 23 remaining balance shall be refunded to the subdivider. 24 Sec. 2069. Section 544B.16, Code 2023, is amended to read 25 as follows: 26 544B.16 Complaints —— procedure. 27 A person may file a complaint with the board against a 28 professional landscape architect or the board may initiate 29 a complaint. Unless the complaint is dismissed by the 30 board as unfounded or trivial, the board may request the 31 department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing to 32 conduct an investigation into the complaint. The department 33 -1194- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1194/ 1568
H.F. _____ of inspections , and appeals , and licensing shall report its 34 findings to the board, and the board shall hold a hearing 35 within sixty days after the date on which the complaint is 1 filed. The board shall fix the time and place for such hearing 2 and shall cause a copy of the complaint, together with a notice 3 of the time and place fixed for the hearing, to be served on 4 the accused at least thirty days before the date fixed for the 5 hearing. Where personal service cannot be effected, service 6 may be effected by publication. At such hearing, the accused 7 shall have the right to appear personally or by counsel, to 8 cross-examine witnesses against the accused, and to produce 9 evidence and witnesses in defense. After the hearing, the 10 board may suspend or revoke the certificate of licensure. The 11 board may restore the certificate of licensure to any person 12 whose certificate of licensure has been revoked. Application 13 for the restoration of a certificate of licensure shall be made 14 in such manner, form, and content as the board may prescribe. 15 Sec. 2070. Section 546.2, subsection 6, unnumbered 16 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 17 Each division is responsible for policymaking and 18 enforcement duties assigned to the division under the law. 19 Except as provided in section 546.10, subsection 3 : 20 Sec. 2071. Section 546.3, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 21 amended to read as follows: 22 1. The banking division shall regulate and supervise banks 23 under chapter 524 , debt management licensees under chapter 24 533A , money services under chapter 533C , delayed deposit 25 services under chapter 533D , mortgage bankers and brokers 26 under chapter 535B , regulated loan companies under chapter 27 536 , and industrial loan companies under chapter 536A , real 28 estate appraisers under chapter 543D , and appraisal management 29 companies under chapter 543E , and shall perform other duties 30 assigned to the division by law. The division is headed by the 31 superintendent of banking who is appointed pursuant to section 32 524.201 . The state banking council shall render advice within 33 -1195- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1195/ 1568
H.F. _____ the division when requested by the superintendent. 34 Sec. 2072. Section 600.2, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 35 amended to read as follows: 1 2. “Investigator” means a natural person who is certified or 2 approved by the department of human services, after inspection 3 by the department of inspections , and appeals , and licensing , 4 as being capable of conducting an investigation under section 5 600.8 . 6 Sec. 2073. Section 600A.2, subsection 5, Code 2023, is 7 amended to read as follows: 8 5. “Certified adoption investigator” means a person who is 9 certified and approved by the department of human services, 10 after inspection by the department of inspections , and appeals , 11 and licensing , as being capable of conducting an investigation 12 under section 600.8 . 13 Sec. 2074. Section 626.29, Code 2023, is amended to read as 14 follows: 15 626.29 Distress warrant by director of revenue, director of 16 inspections , and appeals , and licensing , or director of workforce 17 development. 18 In the service of a distress warrant issued by the director 19 of revenue for the collection of taxes administered by or debts 20 to be collected by the department of revenue, in the service of 21 a distress warrant issued by the director of inspections , and 22 appeals , and licensing for the collection of overpayment debts 23 owed to the department of human services, or in the service of 24 a distress warrant issued by the director of the department of 25 workforce development for the collection of employment security 26 contributions, the property of the taxpayer or the employer in 27 the possession of another, or debts due the taxpayer or the 28 employer, may be reached by garnishment. 29 Sec. 2075. Section 626.30, Code 2023, is amended to read as 30 follows: 31 626.30 Expiration or return of distress warrant. 32 Proceedings by garnishment under a distress warrant issued 33 -1196- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1196/ 1568
H.F. _____ by the director of revenue or the director of inspections , and 34 appeals , and licensing shall not be affected by the expiration 35 or return of the warrant. 1 Sec. 2076. Section 626.31, Code 2023, is amended to read as 2 follows: 3 626.31 Return of garnishment —— action docketed —— distress 4 action. 5 Where parties have been garnished under a distress 6 warrant issued by the director of revenue or the director of 7 inspections , and appeals , and licensing , the officer shall make 8 return thereof to the court in the county where the garnishee 9 lives, if the garnishee lives in Iowa, otherwise in the county 10 where the taxpayer resides, if the taxpayer lives in Iowa; 11 and if neither the garnishee nor the taxpayer lives in Iowa, 12 then to the district court in Polk county, Iowa; the officer 13 shall make return in the same manner as a return is made on 14 a garnishment made under a writ of execution so far as they 15 relate to garnishments, and the clerk of the district court 16 shall docket an action thereon without fee the same as if a 17 judgment had been recovered against the taxpayer in the county 18 where the return is made, an execution issued thereon, and 19 garnishment made thereunder, and thereafter the proceedings 20 shall conform to proceedings in garnishment under attachments 21 as nearly as may be. The warrant shall be considered in all 22 respects as a final judgment. 23 Sec. 2077. Section 626.76, Code 2023, is amended to read as 24 follows: 25 626.76 Labor commissioner Department of inspections, appeals, 26 and licensing director to represent. 27 The labor commissioner, appointed pursuant to section 28 91.2 director of the department of inspections, appeals, 29 and licensing , may, at the labor commissioner’s director’s 30 discretion, represent laborers or employees seeking payment for 31 labor or wage claims from the receiver, trustee, or assignee, 32 or the court, or the person charged with the property, in 33 -1197- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1197/ 1568
H.F. _____ accordance with and subject to the provisions of sections 34 626.69 and 626.71 . 35 Sec. 2078. Section 724.21A, subsections 1 and 6, Code 2023, 1 are amended to read as follows: 2 1. In any case where the sheriff or the commissioner of 3 public safety denies an application for or suspends or revokes 4 a permit to carry weapons or a permit to acquire pistols 5 or revolvers, the sheriff or commissioner shall provide a 6 written statement of the reasons for the denial, suspension, or 7 revocation and the applicant or permit holder shall have the 8 right to appeal the denial, suspension, or revocation to an 9 administrative law judge in the department of inspections , and 10 appeals , and licensing within thirty days of receiving written 11 notice of the denial, suspension, or revocation. 12 6. The department of inspections , and appeals , and 13 licensing shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A as 14 necessary to carry out the provisions of this section . 15 Sec. 2079. Section 729.6, subsection 9, paragraph a, Code 16 2023, is amended to read as follows: 17 a. Investigating a workers’ compensation claim under chapter 18 10A, subchapter III, and chapters 85 , 85A , and 85B , and 86 . 19 Sec. 2080. Section 815.11, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 20 amended to read as follows: 21 1. Costs incurred for legal representation by a 22 court-appointed attorney under chapter 229A , 665 , 822 , or 908 , 23 or section 232.141, subsection 3 , paragraph “d” , or section 24 598.23A , 600A.6B , 814.9 , 814.10 , 814.11 , 815.4 , 815.7 , or 25 815.10 on behalf of an indigent shall be paid from moneys 26 appropriated by the general assembly to the office of the state 27 public defender in the department of inspections , and appeals , 28 and licensing and deposited in an account to be known as the 29 indigent defense fund, except as provided in subsection 2 . 30 Costs incurred representing an indigent defendant in a contempt 31 action, representing an indigent juvenile in a juvenile court 32 proceeding, or representing a person pursuant to section 13B.13 33 -1198- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1198/ 1568
H.F. _____ are also payable from the fund. However, costs incurred in any 34 administrative proceeding or in any other proceeding under this 35 chapter or chapter 598 , 600 , 600A , 633 , 633A , 814 , or 915 or 1 other provisions of the Code or administrative rules are not 2 payable from the fund. 3 Sec. 2081. Section 915.83, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 4 amended to read as follows: 5 4. Request from the department of human services, the 6 department of workforce development and its , the division 7 of workers’ compensation of the department of inspections, 8 appeals, and licensing , the department of public safety, the 9 county sheriff departments, the municipal police departments, 10 the county attorneys, or other public authorities or agencies 11 reasonable assistance or data necessary to administer the crime 12 victim compensation program. 13 Sec. 2082. 2020 Iowa Acts, chapter 1064, section 16, 14 subsection 4, is amended to read as follows: 15 4. Priority. In the case of multiple claims to payments 16 filed under this section , priority shall be given to claims 17 filed by the child support recovery unit or the foster care 18 recovery unit, next priority shall be given to claims filed 19 by the clerk of the district court, next priority shall be 20 given to claims filed by the investigations division of the 21 department of inspections , and appeals, and licensing relating 22 to investigations by the department, next priority shall be 23 given to claims that will be deposited into the state general 24 fund, and last priority shall be given to claims filed by other 25 public agencies. In the case of multiple claims in which the 26 priority is not otherwise provided by this subsection , priority 27 shall be determined in accordance with rules to be established 28 by the department. 29 Sec. 2083. CODE EDITOR DIRECTIVE. 30 1. The Code editor is directed to make the following 31 transfers: 32 a. Section 92.1 to section 92.1A. 33 -1199- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1199/ 1568
H.F. _____ b. Section 92.1B to section 92.1. 34 2. The Code editor shall correct internal references in the 35 Code and in any enacted legislation as necessary due to the 1 enactment of this section. 2 Sec. 2084. CONTINGENT EFFECTIVE DATE. The following takes 3 effect on the effective date of the rules adopted by the 4 department of revenue pursuant to chapter 17A implementing 2020 5 Iowa Acts, chapter 1064, other than transitional rules: 6 The section of this division of this Act amending 2020 Iowa 7 Acts, chapter 1064. 8 DIVISION IV 9 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 10 Sec. 2085. Section 6B.18, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 11 amended to read as follows: 12 3. In case of condemnation proceedings instituted by the 13 state department of transportation, when the owner appeals from 14 the assessment made, such notice of appeal shall be served upon 15 the attorney general , or the department general counsel to 16 the state department of transportation, or the chief highway 17 engineer for the department. 18 Sec. 2086. Section 8A.412, subsection 11, Code 2023, is 19 amended to read as follows: 20 11. Professional employees under the supervision of the 21 attorney general, the state public defender, the secretary 22 of state, the auditor of state, the treasurer of state, and 23 the public employment relations board. However, employees of 24 the consumer advocate division of the department of justice, 25 other than the consumer advocate, and administrative law judges 26 appointed or employed by the public employment relations board 27 are subject to the merit system. 28 Sec. 2087. Section 13.2, subsection 1, paragraphs b and o, 29 Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 30 b. Prosecute and defend in any other court or tribunal, 31 all actions and proceedings, civil or criminal, in which the 32 state may be a party or interested, when, in the attorney 33 -1200- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1200/ 1568
H.F. _____ general’s judgment, the interest of the state requires such 34 action, or when requested to do so by the governor, executive 35 council, or general assembly. The attorney general may 1 prosecute a criminal proceeding on behalf of the state even if 2 a county attorney does not request the attorney general to act 3 as a county attorney in a proceeding under section 331.754, 4 subsection 7. 5 o. Submit a report by January 15 of each year to the 6 co-chairpersons and ranking members of the joint appropriations 7 subcommittee on the justice system, to the executive council, 8 and to the legislative services agency detailing the amount of 9 annual money receipts generated by each settlement or judgment 10 in excess of two hundred fifty thousand dollars collected 11 pursuant to legal proceedings under chapters 455B , 553 , and 714 12 all money settlement awards and court money awards that were 13 awarded to the state of Iowa . The report shall include the 14 name of the civil or criminal case involved, the specify the 15 parties to each settlement or court proceeding, any court of 16 jurisdiction, the settlement amount, the state’s share of the 17 settlement amount, the name of the fund in which the receipts 18 were deposited, and the planned use of the moneys. 19 Sec. 2088. Section 13.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 20 follows: 21 13.4 Assistant and deputy attorneys general. 22 The attorney general may appoint a first assistant chief 23 deputy attorney general and such other deputy and assistant 24 attorneys general as may be authorized by law, who shall devote 25 their entire time to the duties of their positions. The deputy 26 and assistant attorneys general shall, subject to the direction 27 of the attorney general, have the same power and authority as 28 the attorney general. 29 Sec. 2089. Section 13.6, Code 2023, is amended by striking 30 the section and inserting in lieu thereof the following: 31 13.6 Agency reimbursement for legal services. 32 The attorney general may charge departments, agencies, and 33 -1201- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1201/ 1568
H.F. _____ other state governmental entities for the cost of performing 34 legal services for the department, agency, or governmental 35 entity. Upon request of the attorney general, a department 1 or agency shall provide and equip a suitable office for an 2 assistant attorney general or other staff providing legal 3 services exclusively for that department or agency. 4 Sec. 2090. Section 13.7, subsection 1, Code 2023, is amended 5 to read as follows: 6 1. Compensation shall not be allowed to any person for 7 services as an attorney or counselor to an executive department 8 of the state government, or the head of an executive department 9 of state government, or to a state board or commission A 10 department, agency, or other state governmental entity shall 11 not contract for legal services to be provided by a private 12 attorney unless authorized by the executive council under 13 this section or section 13.3 . However, the The executive 14 council may authorize employment of legal assistance, at a 15 reasonable compensation, in a pending action or proceeding to 16 protect the interests of the state, but only upon a sufficient 17 showing, in writing, made by the attorney general, that the 18 department of justice cannot for reasons stated by the attorney 19 general perform the service. The reasons and action of the 20 executive council shall be entered upon its records. If the 21 attorney general determines that the department of justice 22 cannot perform legal service in an action or proceeding, 23 the executive council shall request the department involved 24 in the action or proceeding to recommend legal counsel to 25 represent the department. If the attorney general concurs with 26 the department that the person recommended is qualified and 27 suitable to represent the department, the person recommended 28 shall be employed. If the attorney general does not concur 29 in the recommendation, the department shall submit a new 30 recommendation. This subsection does not affect the general 31 counsel for the utilities board of the department of commerce, 32 the legal counsel of the department of workforce development, 33 -1202- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1202/ 1568
H.F. _____ or the general counsel for the property assessment appeal 34 board. 35 Sec. 2091. Section 13.9, Code 2023, is amended to read as 1 follows: 2 13.9 Salary. 3 The salary of the attorney general shall be as fixed by 4 the general assembly, and the salaries of the first assistant 5 chief deputy attorney general and other deputy and assistant 6 attorneys general shall be such as may be fixed by law. 7 Sec. 2092. Section 13.11, Code 2023, is amended by striking 8 the section and inserting in lieu thereof the following: 9 13.11 Exclusive criminal jurisdiction over election crimes. 10 Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the 11 attorney general shall have exclusive jurisdiction to prosecute 12 all criminal proceedings under chapter 39A. 13 Sec. 2093. Section 20.4, subsection 9, Code 2023, is amended 14 to read as follows: 15 9. Persons employed by the state department of justice , 16 except nonsupervisory employees of the consumer advocate 17 division who are employed primarily for the purpose of 18 performing technical analysis of nonlegal issues . 19 Sec. 2094. Section 25.1, subsection 2, unnumbered paragraph 20 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 21 The state appeal board shall make a record of the receipt 22 of claims received from the director of the department of 23 management, notify the special assistant attorney general for 24 claims , and deliver a copy to the state official or agency 25 against whom the claim is made, if any. 26 Sec. 2095. Section 25.1, subsection 2, paragraph a, Code 27 2023, is amended to read as follows: 28 a. The official or agency shall report its recommendations 29 concerning the claim to the special assistant attorney general 30 for claims who, with a view to determining the merits and 31 legality of the claim, shall investigate the claim and report 32 the findings and conclusions of the investigation to the state 33 -1203- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1203/ 1568
H.F. _____ appeal board. 34 Sec. 2096. Section 25.2, subsection 1, unnumbered paragraph 35 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 1 The state appeal board with the recommendation of the 2 special assistant attorney general for claims may approve 3 or reject claims against the state of less than five years 4 involving the following: 5 Sec. 2097. Section 25.3, Code 2023, is amended to read as 6 follows: 7 25.3 Filing with general assembly —— testimony. 8 On the second day after the convening of each regular 9 session of the general assembly, the state appeal board shall 10 file with the clerk of the house of representatives and the 11 secretary of the senate a list of all claims rejected by the 12 state appeal board together with a copy of the report made 13 to it by the special assistant attorney general for claims 14 and its recommendation thereon for each claim, which report 15 and recommendation shall be delivered to the claims committee 16 of the house and senate. Any testimony taken by the special 17 assistant attorney general for claims shall be preserved by the 18 state appeal board and made available to the claims committee 19 of the general assembly. 20 Sec. 2098. Section 25.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 21 follows: 22 25.4 Assistant attorney Attorney general —— salary . 23 The attorney general shall appoint a special assistant 24 attorney general for claims who shall, under the direction of 25 the attorney general, investigate and report on all claims 26 between the state and other parties, which may be referred to 27 the state appeal board, and on any other claims or matters 28 which the state appeal board or the attorney general may 29 direct . 30 Sec. 2099. Section 25.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 31 follows: 32 25.5 Testimony —— filing with board. 33 -1204- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1204/ 1568
H.F. _____ The special assistant attorney general for claims shall 34 fully investigate each claim and the facts upon which same 35 is based and may take testimony in the form of affidavits or 1 otherwise, and in connection therewith shall ex officio be 2 empowered to administer oaths, to compel the attendance of 3 witnesses and certify to any district court for contempt. All 4 testimony, affidavits, and other papers in connection with 5 a claim, obtained by the special assistant attorney general 6 for claims in making an investigation shall be filed with the 7 report to the state appeal board. 8 Sec. 2100. Section 25.6, Code 2023, is amended to read as 9 follows: 10 25.6 Claims by state against municipalities. 11 The state appeal board may investigate and collect claims 12 which the state has against municipal or political corporations 13 in the state including counties, cities, townships, and school 14 corporations. The board shall refer any such claim to the 15 special assistant attorney general for claims , when the claim 16 has not been promptly paid, and if the special assistant 17 attorney general for claims is not able to collect the full 18 amount of the claim, the special assistant attorney general 19 shall fully investigate and report to the state appeal board 20 findings of fact and conclusions of law, together with any 21 recommendation as to the claim. Thereafter the state appeal 22 board may effect a compromise settlement with the debtor in an 23 amount and under terms as the board deems just and equitable 24 in view of the findings and conclusions reported to it. If 25 the state appeal board is unable to collect a claim in full 26 or effect what it has determined to be a fair compromise, it 27 shall deliver the claim to the attorney general for action 28 as the attorney general shall determine and the special 29 assistant attorney general for claims is specifically charged 30 with carrying out the directions of the attorney general with 31 reference to the claim . When a claim is compromised by the 32 state appeal board, the board shall file with the department 33 -1205- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1205/ 1568
H.F. _____ of management and the department of administrative services a 34 statement as to the settlement, together with a true copy of 35 the agreement of settlement, and if in settlement an amount 1 less than the face amount is accepted in full, the proper 2 entries shall be made in the books of the department of 3 management, the department of administrative services, and the 4 auditor of state showing the amount of the claim, the amount of 5 the settlement, and the amount charged off. 6 Sec. 2101. Section 39A.6, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 7 amended to read as follows: 8 4. Upon issuing a technical infraction, the state 9 commissioner shall immediately inform the attorney general and 10 relevant county attorney if the apparent violation constitutes 11 or may constitute election misconduct under this chapter . 12 Sec. 2102. Section 39A.7, Code 2023, is amended to read as 13 follows: 14 39A.7 Election misconduct —— investigation. 15 1. The attorney general or county attorney shall 16 investigate allegations of election misconduct reported to the 17 attorney general or county attorney . Election misconduct by an 18 election official shall also be investigated for prosecution 19 under chapter 721 . 20 2. Upon the completion of an investigation required by this 21 section , the attorney general or county attorney shall submit 22 the results of the investigation to the state commissioner and 23 explain whether the attorney general or county attorney will 24 pursue charges. 25 Sec. 2103. Section 48A.41, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 26 amended to read as follows: 27 2. If in the course of an audit under this section the state 28 registrar of voters finds that a commissioner of registration 29 has failed to perform required voter list maintenance, 30 the state registrar of voters shall submit the audit to 31 the relevant county attorney and attorney general within 32 twenty-four hours for investigation of a violation of section 33 -1206- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1206/ 1568
H.F. _____ 39A.3, subsection 1 , paragraph “b” , subparagraph (9), or other 34 provision of law. 35 Sec. 2104. Section 80.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 1 follows: 2 80.1 Department created. 3 There is hereby created a department of the state government 4 which shall be known and designated as the department of public 5 safety, which shall consist of a commissioner of public safety 6 and of such officers and employees as may be required , one of 7 whom shall be an attorney admitted to practice law in this 8 state . Such attorney shall be an assistant attorney general 9 appointed by the attorney general who shall fix the assistant’s 10 salary. The department shall reimburse the attorney general 11 for the salary and expense of such assistant attorney general 12 and furnish the assistant a suitable office if requested by the 13 attorney general. 14 Sec. 2105. Section 307.23, Code 2023, is amended to read as 15 follows: 16 307.23 General Legal counsel. 17 1. The general counsel shall be a special assistant attorney 18 general appointed by the attorney general who shall act as the 19 attorney for the department. The general counsel shall have 20 the following duties and responsibilities It shall be the duty 21 of the attorney general to do all of the following : 22 a. Act as legal advisor to the department, commission , and 23 the director. 24 b. Provide all legal services for the department. 25 2. The attorney general shall appoint additional assistant 26 attorneys general as the director deems necessary to carry 27 out the these duties assigned to the office of the general 28 counsel . The salary of the general counsel shall be fixed by 29 the director, subject to the approval of the attorney general. 30 The director shall provide and furnish a suitable office for 31 the general counsel upon request of the attorney general. 32 Sec. 2106. Section 327C.30, Code 2023, is amended to read 33 -1207- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1207/ 1568
H.F. _____ as follows: 34 327C.30 Duty of department, general counsel attorney general, 35 and county attorney. 1 When any proceeding has been instituted under sections 2 327C.28 and 327C.29 , the department attorney general counsel 3 shall prosecute the same, and the county attorney of the 4 county in which such proceeding is pending shall render such 5 assistance as the department attorney general counsel may 6 require. 7 Sec. 2107. Section 331.756, subsection 49, Code 2023, is 8 amended to read as follows: 9 49. Assist, upon request, the department of 10 transportation’s attorney general counsel in the prosecution of 11 violations of common carrier laws and regulations as provided 12 in section 327C.30 . 13 Sec. 2108. Section 475A.1, subsections 1 and 2, Code 2023, 14 are amended to read as follows: 15 1. Appointment. The attorney general shall appoint a 16 competent attorney to the office of consumer advocate, who 17 shall serve at the pleasure of the attorney general, subject to 18 confirmation by the senate, no less frequently than once every 19 four years, in accordance with section 2.32 . The consumer 20 advocate is the chief administrator of the consumer advocate 21 division of the department of justice. The advocate’s term of 22 office is for four years. The term begins and ends in the same 23 manner as set forth in section 69.19 . 24 2. Vacancy. If a vacancy occurs in the office of consumer 25 advocate, the vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term in 26 the same manner as an original appointment under the procedures 27 of section 2.32 . 28 Sec. 2109. Section 475A.1, subsection 5, Code 2023, is 29 amended by striking the subsection. 30 Sec. 2110. Section 475A.2, subsections 2 and 5, Code 2023, 31 are amended to read as follows: 32 2. Act as attorney for and represent Represent the interests 33 -1208- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1208/ 1568
H.F. _____ of all consumers generally and the public generally in all 34 proceedings before the utilities board. 35 5. Act as attorney for and represent Represent the 1 interests of all consumers generally and the public generally 2 in proceedings before federal and state agencies and related 3 judicial review proceedings and appeals, at the discretion of 4 the consumer advocate. 5 Sec. 2111. Section 475A.3, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 6 amended to read as follows: 7 2. Employees. The consumer advocate attorney general 8 may employ attorneys, legal assistants, secretaries, clerks, 9 and other employees the consumer advocate finds necessary 10 for the full and efficient discharge of the duties and 11 responsibilities of the office consumer advocate division . The 12 consumer advocate may employ consultants as expert witnesses 13 or technical advisors pursuant to contract as the consumer 14 advocate finds necessary for the full and efficient discharge 15 of the duties of the office. Employees of the consumer 16 advocate division, other than the consumer advocate, are 17 subject to merit employment, except as provided in section 18 8A.412 . 19 Sec. 2112. REPEAL. Section 13.5, Code 2023, is repealed. 20 Sec. 2113. EFFECTIVE DATE. This division of this Act, being 21 deemed of immediate importance, takes effect upon enactment. 22 DIVISION V 23 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 24 CULTURAL AFFAIRS 25 Sec. 2114. Section 7E.5, subsection 1, paragraph g, Code 26 2023, is amended to read as follows: 27 g. The economic development authority, created in section 28 15.105 , which has responsibility for ensuring that the 29 economic development policies of the state are effectively and 30 efficiently carried out , and for managing the state’s interest 31 in the areas of the arts, history, and other cultural matters . 32 Sec. 2115. Section 7E.5, subsection 1, paragraph l, Code 33 -1209- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1209/ 1568
H.F. _____ 2023, is amended by striking the paragraph. 34 Sec. 2116. Section 8A.412, subsection 14, Code 2023, is 35 amended to read as follows: 1 14. Professional employees of engaged in activities related 2 to the arts division of under the supervision of the department 3 of cultural affairs economic development authority . 4 Sec. 2117. Section 15.108, subsection 5, paragraph c, Code 5 2023, is amended to read as follows: 6 c. Coordinate and develop with the department of 7 transportation, the department of natural resources, the 8 department of cultural affairs, the enhance Iowa board, 9 other state agencies, and local and regional entities public 10 interpretation, marketing, and education programs that 11 encourage Iowans and out-of-state visitors to participate in 12 the recreational and leisure opportunities available in Iowa. 13 The authority shall establish and administer a program that 14 helps connect both Iowa residents and residents of other states 15 to new and existing Iowa experiences as a means to enhance the 16 economic, social, and cultural well-being of the state. The 17 program shall include a broad range of new opportunities, both 18 rural and urban, including main street destinations, green 19 space initiatives, and artistic and cultural attractions. 20 Sec. 2118. Section 15.108, subsection 5, paragraph l, Code 21 2023, is amended by striking the paragraph. 22 Sec. 2119. Section 15.108, subsection 9, Code 2023, is 23 amended by striking the subsection and inserting in lieu 24 thereof the following: 25 9. Cultural affairs. To develop the state’s interest in 26 the areas of the arts, history, and other cultural matters. To 27 carry out this responsibility, the authority shall: 28 a. Accept, receive, and administer grants or other funds or 29 gifts from public or private agencies, including the federal 30 government, for the authority. 31 b. Administer the Iowa cultural trust, as advised and 32 assisted by the Iowa arts council, as provided in chapter 303A, 33 -1210- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1210/ 1568
H.F. _____ and do all of the following: 34 (1) Develop and adopt by rule criteria for the issuance 35 of trust fund credits by measuring the efforts of qualified 1 organizations to increase their endowment or other resources 2 for the promotion of the arts, history, or the sciences and 3 humanities in Iowa. For purposes of this paragraph, “qualified 4 organization” means a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization 5 whose primary mission is to promote the arts, history, or the 6 sciences and humanities in Iowa. If the authority determines 7 that a qualified organization has increased the amount of the 8 qualified organization’s endowment and other resources, the 9 authority shall certify the amount of increase in the form of 10 trust fund credits to the treasurer, who shall deposit in the 11 Iowa cultural trust fund, from moneys received for purposes 12 of the trust fund as provided in section 303A.4, subsection 13 2, an amount equal to the trust fund credits. If the amount 14 of the trust fund credits issued by the authority exceeds the 15 amount of moneys available to be deposited in the trust fund as 16 provided in section 303A.4, subsection 2, the outstanding trust 17 fund credits shall not expire but shall be available to draw 18 down additional moneys which become available to be deposited 19 in the trust fund as provided in section 303A.4, subsection 2. 20 (2) Develop and implement, in accordance with subchapter 21 II, part 30, a grant application process for grants issued to 22 qualified organizations. 23 (3) Develop and adopt by rule criteria for the approval of 24 Iowa cultural trust grants. The criteria shall include but 25 shall not be limited to the future stability and sustainability 26 of a qualified organization. 27 (4) Compile, in consultation with the Iowa arts council, 28 a list of grant applications recommended for funding in 29 accordance with the amount available for distribution as 30 provided in section 303A.6, subsection 3. The list of 31 recommended grant applications shall be submitted to the Iowa 32 cultural trust board of trustees for approval. 33 -1211- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1211/ 1568
H.F. _____ (5) Monitor the allocation and use of grant moneys by all 34 qualified organizations to determine whether moneys are used 35 in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph “b” and 1 subchapter II, part 30. The authority shall annually submit 2 a report with the authority’s findings and recommendations to 3 the Iowa cultural trust board of trustees prior to final board 4 action in approving grants for the next succeeding fiscal year. 5 c. Design a comprehensive, statewide, long-range plan with 6 the assistance of the Iowa arts council to develop the arts 7 in Iowa. The authority is designated as the state agency for 8 carrying out the plan. 9 d. By rule, establish advisory groups as necessary for the 10 receipt of federal funds or grants or the administration of any 11 of the authority’s programs. 12 e. Develop and implement fee-based educational programming 13 opportunities, including preschool programs, related to arts, 14 history, and other cultural matters for Iowans of all ages. 15 f. Conduct surveys of existing art and cultural programs 16 and activities within the state, including but not limited to 17 music, theater, dance, painting, sculpture, architecture, and 18 allied arts and crafts. The authority shall submit a report 19 on the survey to the governor and to the general assembly no 20 later than ten calendar days after the commencement of each 21 first session of the general assembly recommending appropriate 22 legislation or other action as the authority deem appropriate. 23 g. Establish and administer a film office. The purpose 24 of the film office is to assist legitimate film, television, 25 and video producers in the production of film, television, and 26 video projects in the state, and to increase the fiscal impact 27 on the state’s economy of film, television, and video projects 28 produced in the state. 29 Sec. 2120. Section 15.108, Code 2023, is amended by adding 30 the following new subsection: 31 NEW SUBSECTION . 12. Miscellaneous. To provide other 32 necessary services, the authority shall do all of the 33 -1212- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1212/ 1568
H.F. _____ following: 34 a. Collect and assemble, or cause to have collected and 35 assembled, all pertinent information available regarding the 1 industrial, agricultural, and public and private recreation 2 and tourism opportunities and possibilities of the state 3 of Iowa, including raw materials and products that may be 4 produced from the raw materials; power and water resources; 5 transportation facilities; available markets; the banking and 6 financing facilities; the availability of industrial sites; the 7 advantages of the state as a whole, and particular sections 8 of the state, as industrial locations; the development of a 9 grain alcohol motor fuel industry and its related products; 10 and other fields of research and study as the board deems 11 necessary. This information shall consider the encouragement 12 of new industrial enterprises in the state and the expansion 13 of industries now existing within the state, and allied fields 14 to those industries. The information shall also consider the 15 changing composition of the Iowa family, the level of poverty 16 among different age groups, and different family structures in 17 Iowa society and their impact on Iowa families. 18 b. Apply for, receive, contract for, and expend federal 19 funds and grants, and funds and grants from other sources. 20 c. Except as otherwise provided in sections 8A.110, 260C.14, 21 and 262.9, provide that an inventor whose research is funded 22 in whole or in part by the state shall assign to the state a 23 proportionate part of the inventor’s rights to a letter patent 24 resulting from that research. The state's portion of the 25 royalties or earnings derived from a letter patent shall be 26 paid to the treasurer of state and credited by the treasurer to 27 the general fund of the state. The authority, in conjunction 28 with other state agencies including the board of regents, 29 shall provide incentives to inventors whose research is funded 30 in whole or in part by the state to encourage the inventors 31 to have the invented products produced in the state. The 32 incentives may include the state receiving a smaller portion of 33 -1213- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1213/ 1568
H.F. _____ the inventor’s royalties or earnings than would otherwise occur 34 under this paragraph or other provisions of law. 35 d. Administer or oversee federal rural economic development 1 programs in the state. 2 e. At the director’s discretion, accept payment by 3 credit card of any fees, interest, penalties, subscriptions, 4 registrations, purchases, or other payments, or any portion of 5 such payments, which are due or collected by the authority. 6 The authority may adjust the amount of the payment to reflect 7 the costs of processing the payment as determined by the 8 treasurer of state. Payment by credit card shall include, in 9 addition to all other charges, any discount charged by the 10 credit card issuer. 11 f. Provide technical assistance to individuals who 12 are pursuing the purchase and operation of employee-owned 13 businesses. 14 g. Administer the Iowa energy center established in section 15 15.120. This paragraph “g” is repealed July 1, 2027. 16 h. Administer the partner state program created in section 17 15.421. 18 Sec. 2121. Section 15.274, Code 2023, is amended to read as 19 follows: 20 15.274 Promotional program for national historic landmarks 21 and cultural and entertainment districts. 22 The economic development authority, in cooperation with 23 the state department of transportation and the department of 24 cultural affairs , shall establish and administer a program 25 designed to promote knowledge of and access to buildings, 26 sites, districts, structures, and objects located in this state 27 that have been designated by the secretary of the interior 28 of the United States as a national historic landmark, unless 29 the national historic landmark is protected under section 30 22.7, subsection 20 , and certified cultural and entertainment 31 districts, as established pursuant to section 303.3B . The 32 program shall be designed to maximize the visibility and 33 -1214- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1214/ 1568
H.F. _____ visitation of national historic landmarks in this state and 34 buildings, sites, structures, and objects located in certified 35 cultural and entertainment districts, as established pursuant 1 to section 303.3B . Methods used to maximize the visibility and 2 visitation of such locations may include the use of tourism 3 literature, signage on highways, maps of the state and cities, 4 and internet sites. For purposes of this section , “highway” 5 means the same as defined in section 325A.1 . 6 Sec. 2122. Section 99F.11, subsection 4, paragraph d, 7 subparagraph (1), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 8 (1) Five hundred twenty thousand dollars is appropriated 9 each fiscal year to the department of cultural affairs economic 10 development authority with one-half of the moneys allocated for 11 operational support grants and the remaining one-half allocated 12 for the community cultural grants program established under 13 section 303.3 . 14 Sec. 2123. Section 103A.45, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 15 amended to read as follows: 16 4. Consult with state agencies, including the state fire 17 marshal and the department of cultural affairs economic 18 development authority , governmental subdivisions, architects, 19 engineers, and others who have knowledge of or interest in the 20 rehabilitation, preservation, restoration, and relocation of 21 historic buildings, with respect to matters relating to the 22 state historic building code. 23 Sec. 2124. Section 303.3, subsections 1 and 2, Code 2023, 24 are amended to read as follows: 25 1. The department authority shall establish a grant program 26 for cities and nonprofit, tax-exempt community organizations 27 for the development of community programs that provide local 28 jobs for Iowa residents and also promote Iowa’s historic, 29 ethnic, and cultural heritages through the development 30 of festivals, music, drama, cultural programs, or tourist 31 attractions. A city or nonprofit, tax-exempt community 32 organization may submit an application to the department 33 -1215- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1215/ 1568
H.F. _____ authority for review. The department authority shall establish 34 criteria for the review and approval of grant applications. 35 The amount of a grant shall not exceed fifty percent of 1 the cost of the community program. Each application shall 2 include information demonstrating that the city or nonprofit, 3 tax-exempt community organization will provide matching funds 4 of fifty percent of the cost of the program. The matching 5 funds requirement may be met by substituting in-kind services, 6 based on the value of the services, for actual dollars. 7 2. The department authority shall establish a grant program 8 which provides general operating budget support to major, 9 multidisciplined multidisciplinary cultural organizations 10 which that demonstrate cultural and managerial excellence 11 on a continuing basis to the citizens of Iowa. Applicant 12 organizations must be incorporated under chapter 504 , be exempt 13 from federal taxation, and not be attached or affiliated with 14 an educational institution. Eligible organizations shall 15 be operated on a year-round basis and employ at least one 16 full-time, paid professional staff member. The department 17 authority shall establish criteria for review and approval 18 of grant applications. Criteria established shall include, 19 but are not limited to, a matching funds requirement. The 20 matching funds requirement shall permit an applicant to meet 21 the matching requirement by demonstrating that the applicant’s 22 budget contains funds, other than state and federal funds, in 23 excess of the grant award. 24 Sec. 2125. Section 303.3A, subsection 1, paragraph c, Code 25 2023, is amended by striking the paragraph. 26 Sec. 2126. Section 303.3A, subsections 2 and 3, Code 2023, 27 are amended to read as follows: 28 2. The department authority shall administer regional 29 conferences and a statewide caucus on arts and cultural 30 enhancement. The purpose of the conferences and caucus is to 31 encourage the development of the arts and culture in the state 32 by in all of the following ways: 33 -1216- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1216/ 1568
H.F. _____ a. By identifying opportunities for programs involving 34 education, outreach, and enhancement ; by . 35 b. By reviewing possible changes in enhancement program 1 policies, programs, and funding ; and by . 2 c. By making recommendations to the department authority 3 regarding funding allocations and priorities for arts and 4 cultural enhancement. 5 3. a. Every four years beginning in June 2001 2025 , the 6 department authority shall convene a statewide caucus on arts 7 and cultural enhancement. 8 a. b. Prior to the statewide caucus, the department 9 authority shall make arrangements to hold a conference in each 10 of several regions of the state as determined by the Iowa arts 11 council. The department authority shall promote attendance 12 of interested persons at each conference. A designee of 13 the department shall serve as temporary chairperson until 14 persons attending the conference elect a chairperson. The 15 department authority shall provide persons attending the 16 conference with current information regarding cultural programs 17 and expenditures. Persons attending the conference shall 18 identify opportunities for programs in the areas of education, 19 outreach, and enhancement, and make recommendations in the 20 form of a resolution. The persons attending the conference 21 shall elect six persons from among the attendees to serve 22 as regional, voting delegates to the statewide caucus. The 23 conference attendees shall elect a chairperson from among the 24 six representatives. Other interested persons are encouraged 25 to attend the statewide caucus as nonvoting attendees. 26 b. c. The department authority shall charge a reasonable 27 fee for attendance at the statewide caucus on arts and cultural 28 enhancement. 29 c. d. A designee of the department authority shall call the 30 statewide caucus to order and serve as temporary chairperson 31 until persons attending the caucus elect a chairperson. 32 Persons attending the caucus shall discuss the recommendations 33 -1217- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1217/ 1568
H.F. _____ of the regional conferences and decide upon recommendations to 34 be made to the department authority and the general assembly. 35 Elected chairpersons of the regional conferences shall meet 1 with representatives of the department authority and present 2 the recommendations of the caucus. 3 Sec. 2127. Section 303.3B, Code 2023, is amended to read as 4 follows: 5 303.3B Cultural and entertainment districts. 6 1. The department of cultural affairs authority shall 7 establish and administer a cultural and entertainment district 8 certification program. The program shall encourage the growth 9 of communities through the development of areas within a city 10 or county for public and private uses related to cultural and 11 entertainment purposes. 12 2. A city or county may create and designate a cultural 13 and entertainment district subject to certification 14 by the department of cultural affairs, in consultation 15 with the economic development authority. A cultural and 16 entertainment district is encouraged to include a unique form 17 of transportation within the district and for transportation 18 between the district and recreational trails. A cultural and 19 entertainment district certification shall remain in effect for 20 ten years following the date of certification. Two or more 21 cities or counties may apply jointly for certification of a 22 district that extends across a common boundary. Through the 23 adoption of administrative rules, the department of cultural 24 affairs authority shall develop a certification application 25 for use in the certification process. The provisions of this 26 subsection relating to the adoption of administrative rules 27 shall be construed narrowly. 28 3. The department of cultural affairs authority shall 29 encourage development projects and activities located in 30 certified cultural and entertainment districts through 31 incentives under cultural grant programs pursuant to section 32 303.3 , chapter 303A part 30 , and any other applicable grant 33 -1218- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1218/ 1568
H.F. _____ programs. 34 Sec. 2128. Section 303.3C, subsection 1, paragraphs a, d, 35 and f, Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 1 a. The department of cultural affairs authority shall 2 establish and administer an Iowa great places program for 3 purposes of combining resources of state government in an 4 effort to showcase the unique and authentic qualities of 5 communities, regions, neighborhoods, and districts that 6 make such places exceptional places to work and live. The 7 department of cultural affairs authority shall provide 8 administrative assistance to the Iowa great places board. The 9 department of cultural affairs authority shall coordinate 10 the efforts of the Iowa great places board with the efforts 11 of state agencies participating in the program which shall 12 include , but not be limited to , the economic development 13 authority, the Iowa finance authority, the department of 14 human rights, the department of natural resources, the state 15 department of transportation, and the department of workforce 16 development. 17 d. The department of cultural affairs authority shall work 18 in cooperation with the vision Iowa and community attraction 19 and tourism programs for purposes of maximizing and leveraging 20 moneys appropriated to identified Iowa great places. 21 f. The department of cultural affairs authority shall 22 account for any funds appropriated from the endowment for 23 Iowa’s health restricted capitals fund for an identified Iowa 24 great place. 25 Sec. 2129. Section 303.3C, subsection 2, paragraph a, Code 26 2023, is amended to read as follows: 27 a. The Iowa great places board is established consisting of 28 twelve members. The board shall be located for administrative 29 purposes within the department of cultural affairs authority 30 and the director shall provide office space, staff assistance, 31 and necessary supplies and equipment for the board. The 32 director shall budget moneys to pay the compensation and 33 -1219- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1219/ 1568
H.F. _____ expenses of the board. In performing its functions, the board 34 is performing a public function on behalf of the state and is a 35 public instrumentality of the state. 1 Sec. 2130. Section 303.3D, subsections 1 and 3, Code 2023, 2 are amended to read as follows: 3 1. An Iowa great places program fund is created under the 4 authority of the department of cultural affairs . The fund 5 shall consist of appropriations made to the fund and transfers 6 of interest, earnings, and moneys from other funds as provided 7 by law. Notwithstanding section 12C.7, subsection 2 , interest 8 or earnings on investments or time deposits of the moneys in 9 the Iowa great places program fund shall be credited to the 10 Iowa great places program fund. 11 3. In awarding moneys the department of cultural affairs 12 authority shall give consideration to the particular needs of 13 each identified Iowa great place. 14 Sec. 2131. Section 303.3E, Code 2023, is amended to read as 15 follows: 16 303.3E Culture, history, and arts teams program. 17 1. The department of cultural affairs authority shall 18 establish and administer a statewide program facilitating the 19 promotion of culture, history, and arts in Iowa. The program’s 20 purpose shall be to encourage cooperation and collaboration 21 among the various state and local organizations working in 22 these areas to improve Iowa’s quality of life. 23 2. The department authority shall implement the program 24 by working with the local organizations to establish local 25 committees. Each committee shall: 26 a. Include representatives from local organizations 27 dedicated to promoting culture, history, and arts. 28 b. Gather and disseminate information on the cultural, 29 historical, and arts opportunities in the regions. 30 c. Enhance communication among the local organizations. 31 d. Assist the staff members of local organizations in 32 obtaining technical and professional training. 33 -1220- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1220/ 1568
H.F. _____ 3. The department authority shall assist local 34 organizations in the delivery of technical services, 35 professional training, and programming opportunities by working 1 with these committees. 2 Sec. 2132. Section 303.20, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 3 2023, is amended to read as follows: 4 As used in this subchapter of this chapter part , unless the 5 context otherwise requires: 6 Sec. 2133. Section 303.20, subsections 2 and 3, Code 2023, 7 are amended to read as follows: 8 2. “Commission” is the five-person body, elected by the 9 registered voters in the historical preservation district from 10 persons living in the district for the purpose of administering 11 this subchapter of this chapter part . 12 3. “District” means a historical preservation district 13 established under this subchapter of this chapter part . 14 Sec. 2134. Section 303.20, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 15 amended by striking the subsection. 16 Sec. 2135. Section 303.21, Code 2023, is amended to read as 17 follows: 18 303.21 Petition. 19 1. The eligible voters in an area of asserted historical 20 significance may petition the department authority for a 21 referendum for the establishment of a district. 22 2. The petition must be signed by not less than ten percent 23 of the eligible voters of in the area of asserted historical 24 significance and shall contain both a description of the 25 property suggested for inclusion in the district and the 26 reasons justifying the creation of the district. 27 Sec. 2136. Section 303.22, Code 2023, is amended to read as 28 follows: 29 303.22 Action by department the authority . 30 1. The department authority shall hold a hearing not less 31 than thirty days or and not more than sixty days after the 32 petition is received. The department authority shall publish 33 -1221- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1221/ 1568
H.F. _____ notice of the hearing, at a reasonable time before the hearing 34 is to take place, and shall post notice of the hearing in a 35 reasonable number of places within the suggested district. The 1 cost of notification shall be paid by the persons who petition 2 for the establishment of a district. 3 2. At the hearing the department authority shall hear 4 interested persons, accept written presentations, and shall 5 determine whether the suggested district is an area of 6 historical significance which may properly be established as a 7 historical preservation district pursuant to the provisions of 8 this subchapter of this chapter part . The department authority 9 may determine the boundaries which shall be established for the 10 district. The department authority shall not include property 11 which is not included in the suggested district unless the 12 owner of the property is given an opportunity to be heard. 13 3. The department, if it If the authority determines that 14 the suggested district meets the criteria for establishment 15 as a historical preservation district, the authority shall 16 indicate the owners of the property and residents included and 17 shall forward a list of owners and residents to the county 18 commissioner of elections. 19 4. If the department authority determines that the 20 suggested district does not meet the criteria for establishment 21 as a historical preservation district, it the authority shall 22 so notify the petitioners. 23 Sec. 2137. Section 303.23, Code 2023, is amended to read as 24 follows: 25 303.23 Referendum. 26 Within thirty days after the receipt of the list of owners 27 of property and residents within the suggested historical 28 preservation district, the department authority shall fix a 29 date not more than forty-five days from the receipt of the 30 petition seeking a referendum on the question of establishment 31 of a historical preservation district. The department 32 authority , after consultation with the county commissioner of 33 -1222- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1222/ 1568
H.F. _____ elections, shall specify the polling place within the suggested 34 district that will best serve the convenience of the voters 35 and shall appoint from residents of the proposed district 1 three judges and two clerks of election from residents of the 2 proposed district . 3 Sec. 2138. Section 303.24, Code 2023, is amended to read as 4 follows: 5 303.24 Notice. 6 The department authority , after consultation with the county 7 commissioner of elections, shall post notice of the referendum 8 in a reasonable number of places within the suggested district 9 a reasonable time before it the referendum is to take place. 10 The notice shall state the purpose of the referendum, a 11 description of the district, the date of the referendum, the 12 location of the polling place, and the hours when the polls 13 will be open and close . 14 Sec. 2139. Section 303.26, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 15 amended to read as follows: 16 3. Of the initial commission , the person receiving the 17 highest number of votes shall receive serve a five-year term of 18 office, the next highest shall serve a four-year term, the next 19 highest shall serve a three-year term, the next highest shall 20 serve a two-year term, and the fifth highest shall serve a 21 one-year term. Thereafter, an election shall be held annually 22 in the district to elect a member to a five-year term as each 23 term expires. 24 Sec. 2140. Section 303.29, Code 2023, is amended to read as 25 follows: 26 303.29 Use of structures. 27 No A change in the use of any structure or property within 28 a designated historical district shall not be permitted until 29 after an application for a certificate of appropriateness 30 has been submitted to , and been approved by the commission. 31 For purposes of this section “use” means the legal enjoyment 32 of property that consists in its employment, exercise, or 33 -1223- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1223/ 1568
H.F. _____ practice. 34 Sec. 2141. Section 303.32, Code 2023, is amended to read as 35 follows: 1 303.32 Ordinary maintenance and repair. 2 Nothing in this subchapter of this chapter This part shall 3 not be construed to prevent the ordinary maintenance or repair 4 of any exterior feature in a district which does not involve a 5 change in design, material or outer appearance, nor to prevent 6 the construction, reconstruction, alteration, restoration 7 or demolition of any such feature which is required by for 8 public safety because of reasons due to an unsafe or dangerous 9 condition. 10 Sec. 2142. Section 303.34, subsections 1 and 4, Code 2023, 11 are amended to read as follows: 12 1. An area of historical significance shall be proposed by 13 the governing body of the city on its the governing body’s own 14 motion or upon the receipt by the governing body of a petition 15 signed by residents of the city. The city shall submit a 16 description of the proposed area of historical significance or 17 the petition describing the proposed area, if the proposed area 18 is a result of the receipt of a petition, to the historical 19 division which state historic preservation officer who shall 20 determine if the proposed area meets the criteria in subsection 21 2 and may make recommendations concerning the proposed area. 22 Any recommendations made by the division state historic 23 preservation officer shall be made available by the city to 24 the public for viewing during normal working hours at a city 25 government place of public access. 26 4. An area shall be designated an area of historical 27 significance upon enactment of an ordinance of by the city. 28 Before Prior to enactment of the ordinance or enactment of 29 an amendment to the ordinance is enacted , the governing body 30 of the city shall submit the ordinance or amendment to the 31 historical division state historic preservation officer for its 32 review and recommendations. 33 -1224- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1224/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 2143. Section 303.87, Code 2023, is amended to read as 34 follows: 35 303.87 Duties of Iowa arts council. 1 The Iowa arts council shall : 2 1. Advise the director with respect to policies, programs, 3 and procedures for carrying out the administrator’s functions, 4 duties, or responsibilities. 5 2. Review review programs to be supported and make 6 recommendations on the programs to the director. 7 Sec. 2144. Section 303.88, Code 2023, is amended to read as 8 follows: 9 303.88 Administrator’s Authority’s powers and authority . 10 The arts division administrator may authority shall : 11 1. Make and sign any agreements and perform any acts which 12 are necessary, desirable, or proper to carry out the purpose of 13 the division. 14 2. Request and obtain assistance and data from any 15 department, division, board, bureau, commission, or agency of 16 the state. 17 3. Accept any federal funds granted , by Act of Congress or 18 by executive order , for all or any purposes of this subchapter 19 part , and receive and disburse as the official agent of the 20 state any funds made available by the national endowment for 21 the arts. 22 4. 2. Accept gifts, contributions, endowments, bequests, 23 or other moneys available for all or any of the purposes 24 of the division this part . Interest earned on the gifts, 25 contributions, endowments, bequests, or other moneys accepted 26 under this subsection part shall be credited to the fund or 27 funds to which the gifts, contributions, endowments, bequests, 28 or other moneys have been deposited, and is available for all 29 or any of the purposes of the division authority under this 30 part . 31 Sec. 2145. Section 303A.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 32 follows: 33 -1225- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1225/ 1568
H.F. _____ 303A.1 Short title. 34 This chapter part shall be known and may be cited as the 35 “Iowa Cultural Trust Act” . 1 Sec. 2146. Section 303A.3, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2 2023, is amended to read as follows: 3 For purposes of this chapter part , unless the context 4 otherwise requires: 5 Sec. 2147. Section 303A.3, subsections 2 and 3, Code 2023, 6 are amended by striking the subsections. 7 Sec. 2148. Section 303A.4, subsections 1, 2, and 4, Code 8 2023, are amended to read as follows: 9 1. The Iowa cultural trust is created as a public body 10 corporate organized for the purposes, with the powers, and 11 subject to the restrictions, set forth in this chapter part . 12 2. An Iowa cultural trust fund is created in the office 13 of the treasurer of state for the purpose of receiving moneys 14 appropriated by the general assembly and any other moneys 15 available to the trust fund due to the issuance of trust fund 16 credits by the director as provided in section 303.1A 15.108 , 17 subsection 1 9 , paragraph “f” “b” , subparagraph (1) . 18 4. a. The treasurer of state shall act as custodian of 19 the fund, shall invest moneys in the trust fund, and shall 20 transfer the interest attributable to the investment of trust 21 fund moneys to the grant account created in section 303A.7 . 22 The trust fund’s principal shall not be used or accessed by the 23 department or the board for any purpose. 24 b. Notwithstanding paragraph “a” , for each of the following 25 fiscal years, the treasurer of state shall transfer the 26 following amounts from the principal of the trust fund to the 27 grant account created in section 303A.7 : 28 (1) For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013, and ending 29 June 30, 2014, fifty thousand dollars. 30 (2) For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014, and ending 31 June 30, 2015, fifty thousand dollars. 32 Sec. 2149. Section 303A.5, subsections 1 and 6, Code 2023, 33 -1226- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1226/ 1568
H.F. _____ are amended to read as follows: 34 1. A board of trustees of the Iowa cultural trust is 35 created. The general responsibility for the proper operation 1 of the trust is vested in the board of trustees, which shall 2 consist of thirteen twelve members as follows: 3 a. Nine public members, five of whom shall be appointed 4 by the governor, subject to confirmation by the senate. The 5 majority leader of the senate, the minority leader of the 6 senate, the speaker of the house, and the minority leader of 7 the house of representatives shall each appoint one public 8 member. A public member of the board appointed in accordance 9 with this section shall not also serve concurrently as a member 10 of the state historical society board of trustees or the Iowa 11 state arts council. 12 b. Four Three ex officio, nonvoting members, consisting 13 of the treasurer of state or the treasurer’s designee, the 14 director of the department of cultural affairs the authority 15 or the director’s designee, the chairperson of the state 16 historical society board of trustees elected pursuant to 17 section 303.6 , and the chairperson of the Iowa arts council 18 designated pursuant to section 303.86 . 19 6. The board shall be located for administrative purposes 20 within the department authority . The department authority , 21 subject to approval by the board, shall adopt administrative 22 rules pursuant to chapter 17A necessary to administer the 23 income derived from the Iowa cultural trust fund and to perform 24 specific powers and duties as provided in section 303A.6 . The 25 director shall budget funds to pay the expenses of the board 26 and administer this chapter part . 27 Sec. 2150. Section 303A.6, subsections 1 and 2, Code 2023, 28 are amended to read as follows: 29 1. Enter into agreements with any qualified organization, 30 the state, or any federal or other state agency, or other 31 entity as required to administer this chapter part . 32 2. Approve or disapprove the grants recommended for 33 -1227- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1227/ 1568
H.F. _____ approval by the director, in consultation with the Iowa arts 34 council and the state historical society of Iowa, in accordance 35 with section 303.1A 15.108 , subsection 1 9 , paragraph “f” , 1 subparagraph (3) “b” . The board may delete remove any 2 recommendation from the list , but shall not add to or otherwise 3 amend the list of recommended grants. 4 Sec. 2151. Section 306D.2, subsection 1, unnumbered 5 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 6 The state department of transportation shall prepare a 7 statewide, long-range plan for the protection, enhancement, 8 and identification of highways and secondary roads which pass 9 through unusually scenic areas of the state as identified 10 in section 306D.1 . The department of natural resources, 11 department of the economic development authority , and 12 department of cultural affairs, private organizations, county 13 conservation boards, city park and recreation departments, 14 and the federal agencies having jurisdiction over land in the 15 state shall be encouraged to assist in preparing the plan. The 16 plan shall be coordinated with the state’s open space plan 17 if a state open space plan has been approved by the general 18 assembly. The plan shall include, but is not limited to, the 19 following elements: 20 Sec. 2152. Section 321.252, subsection 3, paragraph a, 21 subparagraph (1), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 22 (1) The tourist signing committee shall be made up of the 23 directors or their the directors’ designees of the departments 24 of agriculture and land stewardship, natural resources, 25 cultural affairs, and transportation, the director or the 26 director’s designee of the economic development authority, the 27 chairperson or the chairperson’s designee of the Iowa travel 28 council, and a member of the outdoor advertising association 29 of Iowa. The director or the director’s designee of the 30 economic development authority shall be the chairperson of the 31 committee. 32 Sec. 2153. Section 404A.1, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 33 -1228- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1228/ 1568
H.F. _____ amended by striking the subsection. 34 Sec. 2154. Section 404A.1, subsection 8, paragraph b, Code 35 2023, is amended to read as follows: 1 b. The property meets the physical criteria and standards 2 for rehabilitation established by the department authority by 3 rule. To the extent applicable, the physical standards and 4 criteria shall be consistent with the United States secretary 5 of the interior’s standards for rehabilitation. 6 Sec. 2155. Section 404A.3, subsection 1, paragraphs c and e, 7 Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 8 c. The application shall include any information deemed 9 necessary by the authority , in consultation with the 10 department, to evaluate the eligibility under the program 11 of the applicant and the rehabilitation project, the amount 12 of projected qualified rehabilitation expenditures of a 13 rehabilitation project, and the amount and source of all 14 funding for a rehabilitation project. An applicant shall 15 have the burden of proof to demonstrate to the authority that 16 the applicant is an eligible taxpayer and the project is a 17 qualified rehabilitation project under the program. 18 e. (1) The authority may charge application and other fees 19 to eligible taxpayers who apply to participate in the program. 20 The amount of such fees shall be determined based on the costs 21 of to the authority and the department associated with of 22 administering the program. 23 (2) Fees collected by the authority pursuant to this 24 paragraph shall be deposited with the authority notwithstanding 25 section 303.9, subsection 1 . 26 (3) A portion of the fees collected shall be directed by the 27 authority to the department. 28 Sec. 2156. Section 404A.3, subsection 3, paragraph b, 29 subparagraph (2), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 30 (2) The rehabilitation work to be performed. An eligible 31 taxpayer shall perform the rehabilitation work consistent with 32 the United States secretary of the interior’s standards for 33 -1229- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1229/ 1568
H.F. _____ rehabilitation, as determined by the department authority . 34 Sec. 2157. Section 404A.3, subsection 4, paragraph c, 35 subparagraph (3), subparagraph division (b), Code 2023, is 1 amended to read as follows: 2 (b) “Prohibited activity” means a breach or default under 3 the agreement with the department authority , the violation 4 of any warranty provided by the eligible taxpayer to the 5 department authority or the department of revenue, the claiming 6 of a tax credit issued under this chapter for expenditures that 7 are not qualified rehabilitation expenditures, the violation of 8 any requirements of this chapter or rules adopted pursuant to 9 this chapter , misrepresentation, fraud, or any other unlawful 10 act or omission. 11 Sec. 2158. Section 404A.4, subsection 2, paragraph c, Code 12 2023, is amended to read as follows: 13 c. The amount of a tax credit that was available for 14 approval by the state historical preservation office of the 15 department of cultural affairs under section 404A.4, Code 2014 , 16 in a fiscal year beginning on or after July 1, 2010, but before 17 July 1, 2014, that was required to be allocated to new projects 18 with final qualified rehabilitation costs of five hundred 19 thousand dollars or less, or seven hundred fifty thousand 20 dollars or less, as the case may be, and that was not finally 21 approved by the state historical preservation office, may be 22 awarded under section 404A.3 during the fiscal years beginning 23 on or after July 1, 2014, but before July 1, 2016. 24 Sec. 2159. Section 404A.6, Code 2023, is amended to read as 25 follows: 26 404A.6 Rules. 27 The authority , department, and the department of revenue 28 shall each adopt rules as necessary for the administration of 29 this chapter . 30 Sec. 2160. Section 427.16, subsection 15, Code 2023, is 31 amended to read as follows: 32 15. The department of cultural affairs economic development 33 -1230- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1230/ 1568
H.F. _____ authority shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A to 34 administer this section . 35 Sec. 2161. Section 465A.2, subsection 1, paragraph b, 1 unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 2 follows: 3 Prepare a statewide, long-range plan for the acquisition 4 and protection of significant open space lands throughout 5 the state as identified in section 465A.1 . The department 6 of transportation, department of the economic development 7 authority , and department of cultural affairs, private 8 organizations, county conservation boards, city park and 9 recreation departments, and the federal agencies with lands in 10 the state shall be directly involved in preparing the plan. 11 The plan shall include, but is not limited to, the following 12 elements: 13 Sec. 2162. Section 465B.2, subsection 2, paragraph a, Code 14 2023, is amended to read as follows: 15 a. The state department of transportation may enter 16 into contracts for the preparation of the trails plan. The 17 department shall involve the department of natural resources , 18 and the Iowa department of economic development , and the 19 department of cultural affairs authority in the preparation of 20 the plan. The recommendations and comments of organizations 21 representing different types of trail users and others with 22 interests in this program shall also be incorporated in the 23 preparation of the trails plan and shall be submitted with the 24 plan to the general assembly. The plan shall be submitted to 25 the general assembly no later than January 15, 1988. Existing 26 trail projects involving acquisition or development may receive 27 funding prior to the completion of the trails plan. 28 Sec. 2163. Section 465B.3, Code 2023, is amended to read as 29 follows: 30 465B.3 Involvement of other agencies. 31 The department of natural resources , and the economic 32 development authority , and the department of cultural 33 -1231- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1231/ 1568
H.F. _____ affairs shall assist the state department of transportation 34 in developing the statewide plan for recreation trails, in 35 acquiring property, and in the development, promotion, and 1 management of recreation trails. 2 Sec. 2164. REPEAL. Sections 303.1, 303.1A, 303.2, and 3 303.95, Code 2023, are repealed. 4 Sec. 2165. CODE EDITOR DIRECTIVE. 5 1. The Code editor is directed to make the following 6 transfers: 7 a. Section 303.3 to section 15.436. 8 b. Section 303.3A to section 15.437. 9 c. Section 303.3B to section 15.438. 10 d. Section 303.3C to section 15.439. 11 e. Section 303.3D to section 15.440. 12 f. Section 303.3E to section 15.441. 13 g. Section 303.20 to section 15.445. 14 h. Section 303.21 to section 15.446. 15 i. Section 303.22 to section 15.447. 16 j. Section 303.23 to section 15.448. 17 k. Section 303.24 to section 15.449. 18 l. Section 303.25 to section 15.450. 19 m. Section 303.26 to section 15.451. 20 n. Section 303.27 to section 15.452. 21 o. Section 303.28 to section 15.453. 22 p. Section 303.29 to section 15.454. 23 q. Section 303.30 to section 15.455. 24 r. Section 303.31 to section 15.456. 25 s. Section 303.32 to section 15.457. 26 t. Section 303.33 to section 15.458. 27 u. Section 303.34 to section 15.459. 28 v. Section 303.86 to section 15.465. 29 w. Section 303.87 to section 15.466. 30 x. Section 303.88 to section 15.467. 31 y. Section 303.89 to section 15.470. 32 z. Section 303A.1 to section 15.476. 33 -1232- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1232/ 1568
H.F. _____ aa. Section 303A.2 to section 15.477. 34 ab. Section 303A.3 to section 15.478. 35 ac. Section 303A.4 to section 15.479. 1 ad. Section 303A.5 to section 15.480. 2 ae. Section 303A.6 to section 15.481. 3 af. Section 303A.7 to section 15.482. 4 2. The Code editor shall correct internal references in the 5 Code and in any enacted legislation as necessary due to the 6 enactment of this section. 7 3. The Code editor shall designate the following new parts 8 in subchapter II of chapter 15: 9 a. Sections 15.436 through 15.441 as part 26. 10 b. Sections 15.445 through 15.459 as part 27. 11 c. Sections 15.465 through 15.467 as part 28. 12 d. Section 15.470 as part 29. 13 e. Sections 15.476 through 15.482 as part 30. 14 STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER 15 Sec. 2166. NEW SECTION . 15.121 State historic preservation 16 officer. 17 1. The governor shall appoint and designate the state 18 historic preservation officer pursuant to federal requirements. 19 The recommendations and decisions of the state historic 20 preservation officer shall be subject to the review and 21 approval of the director of the economic development authority. 22 2. The state historic preservation officer shall conduct 23 historic preservation activities pursuant to federal and 24 state requirements, including but not limited to all of the 25 following: 26 a. Identifying and documenting historic properties. 27 b. Preparing and maintaining a state register of historic 28 places, including those listed on the national register of 29 historic places. 30 c. Conducting historic preservation activities pursuant to 31 federal and state requirements. 32 d. Publishing matters of historical value to the public, 33 -1233- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1233/ 1568
H.F. _____ and pursuing historical, architectural, and archaeological 34 research and development which may include but are not 35 limited to continuing surveys, excavation, scientific 1 recording, interpretation, and publication of the historical, 2 architectural, archaeological, and cultural sites, buildings, 3 and structures in the state. 4 3. Pursuant to section 103A.42, the state historic 5 preservation officer, in response to an adequately documented 6 request, shall issue an opinion stating whether a property is 7 either included in or appears to meet criteria for inclusion in 8 the national register of historic places. 9 4. Pursuant to section 303.16, subsection 6, paragraph “h” , 10 the state historic preservation officer must approve a city or 11 county government as a certified local government prior to a 12 grant or loan fund award to the city or county government for a 13 project in the historic preservation category. 14 5. Pursuant to section 303.18, the state historic 15 preservation officer shall require that a rural electric 16 cooperative or a municipal utility that is constructing an 17 electric distribution and transmission facility for which it is 18 receiving federal funding conduct an archeological site survey. 19 6. Pursuant to section 427.16, subsections 4 and 12, the 20 state historic preservation officer shall be responsible 21 for approving applications for certified substantial 22 rehabilitation. 23 Sec. 2167. Section 457A.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 24 follows: 25 457A.1 Acquisition by other than condemnation. 26 The department of natural resources, soil and water 27 conservation districts as provided in chapter 161A , the 28 historical division of the department of cultural affairs 29 state historic preservation officer , the state archaeologist 30 appointed by the state board of regents pursuant to section 31 263B.1 , any county conservation board, and any city or agency 32 of a city may acquire by purchase, gift, contract, or other 33 -1234- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1234/ 1568
H.F. _____ voluntary means, but not by eminent domain, conservation 34 easements in land to preserve scenic beauty, wildlife 35 habitat, riparian lands, wetlands, or forests; promote outdoor 1 recreation, agriculture, soil or water conservation, or open 2 space; or otherwise conserve for the benefit of the public the 3 natural beauty, natural and cultural resources, and public 4 recreation facilities of the state. 5 Sec. 2168. Section 470.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 6 follows: 7 470.5 Exceptions. 8 This chapter does not apply to buildings used on January 1, 9 1980 , by the division of adult corrections of the department 10 of human services as maximum security detention facilities or 11 to the renovation of property nominated to, or entered in the 12 national register of historic places, designated by statute, or 13 included in an established list of historic places compiled by 14 the historical division of the department of cultural affairs 15 state historic preservation officer . 16 Sec. 2169. CODE EDITOR DIRECTIVE. 17 1. The Code editor is directed to make the following 18 transfer: 19 Section 303.18 to section 15.122. 20 2. The Code editor shall correct internal references in the 21 Code and in any enacted legislation as necessary due to the 22 enactment of this section. 23 IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY 24 Sec. 2170. Section 7C.4A, subsection 1, paragraph b, Code 25 2023, is amended to read as follows: 26 b. However, at any time during the calendar year the 27 executive director of the Iowa finance authority may determine 28 that a lesser amount need be allocated to the Iowa finance 29 authority and on that date this lesser amount shall be the 30 amount allocated to the authority and the excess shall be 31 allocated under subsection 7 . 32 Sec. 2171. Section 15.106C, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 33 -1235- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1235/ 1568
H.F. _____ amended to read as follows: 34 1. a. The operations of the authority shall be administered 35 by a director who shall be appointed by the governor, subject 1 to confirmation by the senate, and who shall serve for a 2 four-year term beginning and ending as provided in section 3 69.19 at the pleasure of the governor . An appointment by the 4 governor to fill a vacancy in the office of the director shall 5 be for the balance of the unexpired four-year term. 6 b. The director of the economic development authority 7 under paragraph “a” shall also serve as the director of, and 8 administer the operations of, the Iowa finance authority 9 pursuant to section 16.6. 10 Sec. 2172. Section 16.1, Code 2023, is amended by adding the 11 following new subsection: 12 NEW SUBSECTION . 6A. “Director” means the director of the 13 economic development authority who also serves as the director 14 of, and administers the operations of, the Iowa finance 15 authority pursuant to section 15.106C, subsection 1, paragraph 16 “b” . 17 Sec. 2173. Section 16.1, subsection 9, Code 2023, is amended 18 by striking the subsection. 19 Sec. 2174. Section 16.1A, subsection 5, Code 2023, is 20 amended to read as follows: 21 5. The board may, by resolution, delegate to the 22 agricultural development board, title guaranty division 23 board, executive director, or other authority employee such 24 of its powers, under such terms and conditions, as it deems 25 appropriate. 26 Sec. 2175. Section 16.2, subsections 6 and 8, Code 2023, are 27 amended to read as follows: 28 6. Members of the authority and the executive director shall 29 give bond as required for public officers in chapter 64 . 30 8. Members shall elect a chairperson and vice chairperson 31 annually, and other officers as they the members determine, 32 but and the executive director shall serve as secretary to the 33 -1236- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1236/ 1568
H.F. _____ authority. 34 Sec. 2176. Section 16.2A, subsections 1, 5, and 7, Code 35 2023, are amended to read as follows: 1 1. A title guaranty division is created within the 2 authority. The division may also be referred to as Iowa title 3 guaranty. The powers of the division relating to the issuance 4 of title guaranties are vested in and shall be exercised by a 5 title guaranty division board of five members appointed by the 6 governor subject to confirmation by the senate. The membership 7 of the title guaranty division board shall include an attorney, 8 an abstractor, a real estate broker, a representative of a 9 lending institution that engages in mortgage lending, and 10 a representative of the housing development industry. The 11 executive director of the authority shall appoint an attorney 12 as director of the title guaranty division, who shall serve 13 as an ex officio member of the title guaranty division board. 14 The appointment of and compensation for the division director 15 are exempt from the merit system provisions of chapter 8A, 16 subchapter IV . 17 5. Members of the title guaranty division board and the 18 director of the title guaranty division board shall give bond 19 as required for public officers in chapter 64 . 20 7. Members shall elect a chair and vice chair annually and 21 other officers as they the members determine. The executive 22 director or the executive director’s designee shall serve as 23 secretary to the title guaranty division board. 24 Sec. 2177. Section 16.2B, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 25 amended to read as follows: 26 2. The agricultural development division shall be 27 administered in accordance with the policies of the 28 agricultural development board created in section 16.2C . 29 The executive director of the authority may organize the 30 agricultural development division and employ necessary 31 qualified personnel to administer subchapter VIII . 32 Sec. 2178. Section 16.2C, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 33 -1237- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1237/ 1568
H.F. _____ amended to read as follows: 34 3. The agricultural development board consists of five 35 members appointed by the governor subject to confirmation by 1 the senate. The executive director of the authority or the 2 executive director’s designee shall serve as an ex officio, 3 nonvoting member. 4 Sec. 2179. Section 16.2C, subsection 5, paragraph c, Code 5 2023, is amended to read as follows: 6 c. The appointed members shall elect a chairperson and vice 7 chairperson annually, and other officers as they the members 8 determine. The executive director of the authority or the 9 executive director’s designee shall serve as secretary to the 10 board. 11 Sec. 2180. Section 16.2D, subsection 2, paragraph b, 12 subparagraph (8), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 13 (8) The executive director of the Iowa finance authority or 14 the executive director’s designee. 15 Sec. 2181. Section 16.5, subsection 4, Code 2023, is amended 16 to read as follows: 17 4. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the 18 authority may elect whether to utilize any or all of the goods 19 or services available from other state agencies in the conduct 20 of its affairs. Departments, boards, commissions, or other 21 agencies of the state shall provide reasonable assistance and 22 services to the authority upon the request of the executive 23 director. 24 Sec. 2182. Section 16.6, Code 2023, is amended to read as 25 follows: 26 16.6 Executive director Director —— responsibilities. 27 1. The governor, subject to confirmation by the senate, 28 shall appoint an executive director of the authority, who 29 shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. The executive 30 director shall be selected primarily for administrative 31 ability and knowledge in the field, without regard to political 32 affiliation. The director of the economic development 33 -1238- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1238/ 1568
H.F. _____ authority shall also serve as the director of, and administer 34 the operations of, the authority pursuant to section 15.106C, 35 subsection 1, paragraph “b” . The executive director shall not, 1 directly or indirectly, exert influence to induce any other 2 officers or employees of the state to adopt a political view, 3 or to favor a political candidate for office. 4 2. The executive director shall advise the authority on 5 matters relating to housing and housing finance, carry out 6 all directives from the authority, and hire and supervise the 7 authority’s staff pursuant to its the authority’s directions. 8 All employees of the authority are exempt from the merit system 9 provisions of chapter 8A, subchapter IV . 10 3. The executive director, as secretary of the authority, 11 shall keep a record of the proceedings of the authority and 12 shall be custodian of all books, documents, and papers filed 13 with the authority and of its minute book and seal. The 14 executive director shall have authority to cause to be made 15 copies of all minutes and other records and documents of the 16 authority and to give certificates under the seal of the 17 authority to the effect that such copies are true copies and 18 all persons dealing with the authority may rely upon such 19 certificates. 20 4. The executive director may establish administrative 21 divisions within the authority in order to most efficiently 22 and effectively carry out the authority’s responsibilities, 23 provided that any creation or modification of authority 24 divisions be established only after consultation with the board 25 of the authority. 26 Sec. 2183. Section 16.13, subsection 2, paragraph a, Code 27 2023, is amended to read as follows: 28 a. If a member or employee of the authority other than the 29 executive director of the authority has an interest, either 30 direct or indirect, in a contract to which the authority is, 31 or is to be, a party, or in a mortgage lender requesting a loan 32 from, or offering to sell mortgage loans to, the authority, 33 -1239- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1239/ 1568
H.F. _____ the interest shall be disclosed to the authority in writing 34 and shall be set forth in the minutes of the authority. The 35 member or employee having the interest shall not participate 1 in any action of the authority with respect to that contract 2 or mortgage lender. 3 Sec. 2184. Section 16.13, subsections 3 and 4, Code 2023, 4 are amended to read as follows: 5 3. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to limit the 6 right of a member, officer, or employee of the authority to 7 acquire an interest in bonds or notes of the authority or to 8 limit the right of a member, officer, or employee other than 9 the executive director to have an interest in a financial 10 institution, including a lending institution, in which the 11 funds of the authority are, or are to be, deposited or which 12 is, or is to be, acting as trustee or paying agent under a trust 13 indenture to which the authority is a party. 14 4. The executive director shall not have an interest in 15 a financial institution, including a lending institution, in 16 which the funds of the authority are, or are to be, deposited 17 or which is, or is to be, acting as trustee or paying agent 18 under a trust indenture to which the authority is a party. The 19 executive director shall not receive, in addition to fixed 20 salary or compensation, any money or valuable thing, either 21 directly or indirectly, or through any substantial interest 22 in any other corporation or business unit, for negotiating, 23 procuring, recommending, or aiding in any purchase or sale 24 of property, or loan, made by the authority, nor shall the 25 executive director be pecuniarily interested, either as 26 principal, coprincipal, agent, or beneficiary, either directly 27 or indirectly, or through any substantial interest in any other 28 corporation or business unit, in any such purchase, sale, or 29 loan. 30 Sec. 2185. Section 16.57A, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 31 amended to read as follows: 32 2. Notwithstanding section 8.39 , and any other law to 33 -1240- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1240/ 1568
H.F. _____ the contrary, with the prior written consent and approval of 34 the governor, the executive director of the authority may 35 transfer any unobligated and unencumbered moneys in any fund 1 created pursuant to section 16.5, subsection 1 , paragraph “s” , 2 for deposit in the disaster recovery housing assistance fund 3 created in section 16.57B . The prior written consent and 4 approval of the director of the department of management shall 5 not be required to transfer the unobligated and unencumbered 6 moneys. 7 Sec. 2186. Section 16.134, subsection 9, paragraph b, 8 subparagraph (3), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 9 (3) The executive director of the authority or the executive 10 director’s designee. 11 Sec. 2187. Section 16.134, subsection 10, paragraph a, Code 12 2023, is amended to read as follows: 13 a. A water quality financing review committee is created 14 consisting of the secretary of agriculture or the secretary’s 15 designee, the executive director of the authority or the 16 executive director’s designee, and the director of the 17 department of natural resources or the director’s designee. 18 Sec. 2188. Section 257C.7, Code 2023, is amended to read as 19 follows: 20 257C.7 Staff. 21 The executive director and staff of the Iowa finance 22 authority, pursuant to chapter 16 , shall also serve as 23 executive director and staff of the advance funding authority, 24 respectively. The executive director shall not, directly or 25 indirectly, exert influence to induce any other officers or 26 employees of the state to adopt a political view, or to favor a 27 political candidate for office. 28 Sec. 2189. Section 257C.12, subsections 1 and 3, Code 2023, 29 are amended to read as follows: 30 1. If a member or employee other than the executive 31 director of the authority has an interest, either direct or 32 indirect, in a contract to which the authority is or is to be 33 -1241- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1241/ 1568
H.F. _____ a party, the interest shall be disclosed to the authority in 34 writing and shall be set forth in the minutes of a meeting 35 of the authority. The member having the interest shall 1 not participate in action by the board with respect to that 2 contract. 3 3. The executive director shall not have an interest in 4 a bank or other financial institution in which the funds of 5 the authority are deposited or which is acting as trustee or 6 paying agent under a trust indenture to which the authority is 7 a party. The executive director shall not receive, in addition 8 to fixed salary or compensation, any money or valuable thing, 9 either directly or indirectly, or through any substantial 10 interest in any other corporation or business unit, for 11 negotiating, procuring, recommending, or aiding in any loan 12 made by the authority, nor shall the executive director be 13 pecuniarily interested, either as principal, co-principal, 14 agent, or beneficiary, either directly or indirectly or through 15 any substantial interest in any other corporation or business 16 unit, in any loan. 17 Sec. 2190. Section 418.5, subsection 2, paragraph f, Code 18 2023, is amended to read as follows: 19 f. The executive director of the Iowa finance authority or 20 the executive director’s designee. 21 Sec. 2191. Section 466B.3, subsection 4, paragraph j, Code 22 2023, is amended to read as follows: 23 j. The executive director of the Iowa finance authority or 24 the executive director’s designee. 25 DIVISION VI 26 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY —— PARTNER STATE PROGRAM 27 Sec. 2192. NEW SECTION . 15.421 Partner state program. 28 1. a. A partner state program is created which shall be 29 administered by the authority. The purpose of the partner 30 state program is to establish and maintain relationships 31 between the state and foreign countries, provinces, states, 32 regions, oblasts, municipalities, districts, divisions, 33 -1242- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1242/ 1568
H.F. _____ counties, prefectures, towns, cities, villages, boroughs, 34 and any other similar political subdivisions to facilitate 35 mutually beneficial exchanges, collaboration, and cooperation 1 with regard to agriculture, culture, education, manufacturing, 2 science and technology, sports and recreation, tourism, and the 3 arts. 4 b. A partner state relationship must be formalized in a 5 partner state agreement by executive order of the governor. 6 c. A partner state agreement may be modified or terminated 7 only by executive order of the governor. 8 2. a. A partner state program fund is created in the state 9 treasury under the control of the authority and consisting of 10 any moneys appropriated to the fund by the general assembly 11 and any other moneys available and obtained or accepted by the 12 authority for placement in the fund. The fund shall be used 13 to administer the partner state program. The authority shall 14 use any moneys specifically appropriated for purposes of this 15 section only for the purposes of this section. 16 b. Notwithstanding section 12C.7, subsection 2, interest 17 or earnings on moneys in the fund shall accrue to the 18 authority and shall be used for purposes of this section. 19 Notwithstanding section 8.33, moneys in the fund at the end of 20 each fiscal year shall not revert to any other fund but shall 21 remain in the fund for expenditure for subsequent fiscal years. 22 Sec. 2193. EFFECTIVE DATE. This division of this Act, being 23 deemed of immediate importance, takes effect upon enactment. 24 Sec. 2194. APPLICABILITY. This division of this Act applies 25 to all of the following: 26 1. Sister state agreements entered into by the state before 27 the effective date of this division of this Act including 28 agreements with the following: 29 a. China, Hebei Province. 30 b. Italy, Veneto Region. 31 c. Japan, Yamanashi Prefecture. 32 d. Republic of Kosovo. 33 -1243- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1243/ 1568
H.F. _____ e. Mexico, Yucatan. 34 f. Taiwan. 35 g. Ukraine, Cherkasy Oblast. 1 2. Partner state agreement entered into by the state on or 2 after the effective date of this division of this Act. 3 DIVISION VII 4 PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS BOARD 5 Sec. 2195. Section 7E.6, subsection 5, Code 2023, is amended 6 to read as follows: 7 5. Any position of membership on the board of parole, the 8 public employment relations board, the utilities board, the 9 employment appeal board, and the property assessment appeal 10 board shall be compensated as otherwise provided in law. 11 Sec. 2196. Section 20.1, subsection 2, paragraph g, Code 12 2023, is amended by striking the paragraph. 13 Sec. 2197. Section 20.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 14 follows: 15 20.5 Public employment relations board. 16 1. There is established a board to be known as the “Public 17 Employment Relations Board”. 18 a. The board shall consist of three members appointed by the 19 governor, subject to confirmation by the senate. In selecting 20 the members of the board, consideration shall be given to 21 their knowledge, ability, and experience in the field of 22 labor-management relations. No more than two members shall be 23 of the same political affiliation , and no member shall engage 24 in any political activity while holding office and the members 25 shall devote full time to their duties . 26 b. The members shall be appointed for staggered terms of 27 four years beginning and ending as provided in section 69.19 . 28 c. The member first appointed for a term of four years shall 29 serve as chairperson and each of the member’s successors shall 30 also serve as chairperson. 31 d. Any vacancy occurring shall be filled in the same manner 32 as regular appointments are made. 33 -1244- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1244/ 1568
H.F. _____ 2. The governor shall appoint an executive director of the 34 board, subject to confirmation by the senate, who shall serve 35 at the pleasure of the governor. The executive director shall 1 serve as the executive officer of the board. In selecting 2 the executive director, consideration shall be given to the 3 person’s knowledge, ability, and experience in the field of 4 labor-management relations. The governor shall set the salary 5 of the executive director within the applicable salary range 6 established by the general assembly. 7 2. 3. The board may employ such persons as are necessary 8 for the performance of its functions. Personnel of the board 9 shall be employed pursuant to the provisions of chapter 8A, 10 subchapter IV . 11 3. 4. The chairperson and the remaining two members 12 shall be compensated as provided in section 7E.6, subsection 13 5 . Members of the board and employees of the board shall 14 be allowed their actual and necessary expenses incurred in 15 the performance of their duties and may be entitled to per 16 diem compensation as authorized under section 7E.6 . All 17 expenses and salaries shall be paid from appropriations for 18 such purposes and the board shall be subject to the budget 19 requirements of chapter 8 . 20 5. The board shall meet at least quarterly and at the call 21 of the chairperson. 22 Sec. 2198. Section 20.6, subsection 1, Code 2023, is amended 23 to read as follows: 24 1. Administer the provisions of this chapter and delegate 25 the powers and duties of the board to the executive director or 26 persons employed by the board, as appropriate . 27 Sec. 2199. Section 20.11, subsection 5, Code 2023, is 28 amended to read as follows: 29 5. The board’s review of proposed decisions and the 30 rehearing or judicial review of final decisions is governed by 31 the provisions of chapter 17A . 32 Sec. 2200. Section 20.13, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 33 -1245- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1245/ 1568
H.F. _____ amended by striking the subsection. 34 Sec. 2201. NEW SECTION . 20.34 Judicial review. 35 Notwithstanding chapter 17A, in a petition for judicial 1 review of a decision of the board in a contested case under 2 this chapter, the opposing party shall be named the respondent, 3 and the board shall not be named as a respondent. Judicial 4 review of agency action by the board under this chapter is not 5 subject to chapter 17A. 6 DIVISION VIII 7 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 8 Sec. 2202. Section 16.57B, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 9 amended to read as follows: 10 4. Registration required. To be considered for a forgivable 11 loan or grant under the program, a homeowner or renter must 12 register for the disaster case management advocacy program 13 established pursuant to section 29C.20B . The disaster case 14 manager may refer the homeowner or renter to the appropriate 15 local program administrator. 16 Sec. 2203. Section 29C.8, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 17 amended to read as follows: 18 1. The department of homeland security and emergency 19 management shall be under the management of a director who 20 shall be appointed by the governor , subject to confirmation 21 by the senate, and who shall serve at the pleasure of the 22 governor . 23 Sec. 2204. Section 29C.20A, subsections 2, 4, and 5, Code 24 2023, are amended to read as follows: 25 2. The grant funds shall be administered by the department 26 of human services . The department shall adopt rules to create 27 the Iowa disaster aid individual assistance grant program. The 28 rules shall specify the eligibility of applicants and eligible 29 items for grant funding. The executive council shall use 30 grant funds to reimburse the department of human services for 31 its actual expenses associated with the administration of the 32 grants. The department of human services may implement an 33 -1246- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1246/ 1568
H.F. _____ ongoing contract with a provider or providers of a statewide 34 program with local offices throughout the state to serve as the 35 local administrative entity for the grant program so that the 1 program can be implemented with minimal delay when a disaster 2 occurs in a local area. The rules adopted by the department 3 of human services for the program shall include but are not 4 limited to all of the following: 5 a. If a local administrative entity is under contract with 6 the state to provide other services or is implementing a state 7 or federal program and the contract contains a sufficient 8 surety bond or other adequate financial responsibility 9 provision, the department shall accept the existing surety 10 bond or financial responsibility provision in lieu of applying 11 a new or additional surety bond or financial responsibility 12 requirement. 13 b. If the president of the United States has declared a 14 major disaster to exist in this state and federal aid is made 15 available to provide assistance grants to individuals similar 16 to that provided by the Iowa disaster aid individual assistance 17 grant program, the Iowa program shall be discontinued. 18 c. Authorization for the local administrative entity to draw 19 grant funding to pay valid claims on at least a weekly basis. 20 4. A recipient of grant funding shall receive reimbursement 21 for expenses upon presenting a receipt for an eligible expense 22 or shall receive a voucher through a voucher system developed 23 by the department of human services and administered locally 24 within the designated disaster area. A voucher system shall 25 ensure sufficient data collection to discourage and prevent 26 fraud. The department shall consult with long-term disaster 27 recovery committees and disaster recovery case management 28 committees in developing a voucher system. 29 5. The department of human services shall submit an annual 30 report, by January 1 of each year, to the legislative fiscal 31 committee and the general assembly’s standing committees on 32 government oversight concerning the activities of the grant 33 -1247- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1247/ 1568
H.F. _____ program in the previous fiscal year. 34 Sec. 2205. Section 29C.20B, Code 2023, is amended to read 35 as follows: 1 29C.20B Disaster case management advocacy grant fund and 2 program. 3 1. a. A disaster case management advocacy grant fund is 4 created in the state treasury for the use of the executive 5 council. Moneys in the fund shall be expended if grants are 6 awarded pursuant to section 29C.20A available following the 7 governor’s proclamation of a state of disaster emergency or the 8 declaration of a major disaster by the president of the United 9 States. 10 b. The executive council may make financial grants to 11 meet disaster-related case management advocacy needs of 12 disaster-affected individuals. The aggregate total of grants 13 awarded shall not be more than one million dollars during a 14 fiscal year. However, within the same fiscal year, additional 15 funds may be specifically authorized by the executive council 16 to meet additional needs. Upon request of the department of 17 human services , the executive council may make available up to 18 one hundred thousand dollars, or so much as is necessary, for 19 contract entity staff support and case management training. 20 c. The department of human services shall work with the 21 department of homeland security and emergency management 22 and, as selected by the department of human services, a 23 representative representatives of selected nonprofit, 24 voluntary, and faith-based organizations active in disaster 25 recovery and response to establish a statewide system of 26 disaster case management advocacy to be activated following 27 the governor’s proclamation of a disaster emergency or the 28 declaration of a major disaster by the president of the United 29 States for individual assistance purposes. 30 2. The department of human services shall administer 31 disaster case management advocacy grants. The department 32 of human services, in conjunction with the department of 33 -1248- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1248/ 1568
H.F. _____ homeland security and emergency management, shall establish 34 a disaster case management advocacy program and adopt rules 35 pursuant to chapter 17A necessary to administer the program. 1 The executive council shall use grant moneys to reimburse the 2 department of human services for actual expenses associated 3 with the administration of the grants. Under the program, the 4 department of human services shall coordinate case management 5 advocacy services locally through one or more contracted 6 entities. The department of human services shall may implement 7 an ongoing contract with a provider of a statewide program 8 with local offices throughout the state to serve as the 9 local administrative entity for the grant program to allow 10 implementation of the program with minimal delay if grants are 11 awarded pursuant to section 29C.20A following a governor’s 12 proclamation of a state of disaster emergency or a declaration 13 of a major disaster by the president of the United States. 14 3. The department of human services, in conjunction with the 15 department of homeland security and emergency management and 16 a representative in consultation with representatives of the 17 Iowa voluntary organizations active in disaster, shall adopt 18 rules pursuant to chapter 17A to create coordination mechanisms 19 and standards for the establishment and implementation of 20 a statewide system of disaster case management advocacy . 21 The rules adopted by the department of human services for 22 the program shall include but are not limited to all of the 23 following: 24 a. If a local administrative entity is under contract with 25 the state to provide other services or is implementing a state 26 or federal program and the contract contains a sufficient 27 surety bond or other adequate financial responsibility 28 provisions, the department shall accept the existing surety 29 bond or financial responsibility provisions in lieu of applying 30 a new or additional surety bond or financial responsibility 31 requirement. 32 b. Authorization for the local administrative entity to draw 33 -1249- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1249/ 1568
H.F. _____ down grant funding to pay valid claims on at least a weekly 34 basis. 35 c. Disaster case management advocacy standards. 1 d. Disaster case management advocacy policies. 2 e. Reporting requirements. 3 f. Eligibility criteria. 4 g. Coordination mechanisms necessary to carry out the 5 services provided. 6 h. Development of formal working relationships with agencies 7 and creation of interagency agreements for those considered to 8 provide disaster case management advocacy services. 9 i. Establishment of nonduplication of benefits policies and 10 mechanisms for the exchange of information between agencies to 11 ensure compliance with the federal Health Insurance Portability 12 and Accountability Act of 1996 , Pub. L. No. 104-191, 110 Stat. 13 1936 (1996) . 14 j. Referral to all known available services for individuals 15 from multiple agencies in coordinated service locations. 16 4. By January 1 of each year, the department of human 17 services shall submit an annual written report to the 18 legislative fiscal committee and the general assembly’s 19 standing committees on government oversight concerning the 20 activities of the grant program during the previous fiscal 21 year. 22 DIVISION IX 23 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 24 Sec. 2206. Section 7E.5, subsection 1, paragraph v, Code 25 2023, is amended to read as follows: 26 v. The department of veterans affairs . However, the 27 commission of veterans affairs created in section 35A.2 shall 28 have created in section 35A.4, which has primary responsibility 29 for state veterans affairs. 30 Sec. 2207. Section 11.5B, subsection 7, Code 2023, is 31 amended to read as follows: 32 7. Iowa veterans home Department of veterans affairs . 33 -1250- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1250/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 2208. Section 16.2D, subsection 2, paragraph b, 34 subparagraph (9), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 35 (9) The director commandant of the department of veterans 1 affairs or the director’s commandant’s designee. 2 Sec. 2209. Section 35A.1, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 3 amended to read as follows: 4 1. “Commandant” means the commandant of the Iowa veterans 5 home appointed in section 35D.13 appointed pursuant to section 6 35A.8 . 7 Sec. 2210. Section 35A.1, subsection 5, Code 2023, is 8 amended by striking the subsection. 9 Sec. 2211. Section 35A.2, subsections 1 and 3, Code 2023, 10 are amended to read as follows: 11 1. A commission of veterans affairs is created consisting of 12 eleven persons who shall be appointed by the governor, subject 13 to confirmation by the senate. Members shall be appointed to 14 staggered terms of four years beginning and ending as provided 15 in section 69.19 . The governor shall fill a vacancy for the 16 unexpired portion of the term. In addition to the members 17 appointed by the governor, the director of the department and 18 the commandant of the Iowa veterans home shall serve as a 19 nonvoting, ex officio members member of the commission. 20 3. a. The commissioners are entitled to receive 21 reimbursement for actual expenses incurred while engaged in the 22 performance of official duties. Each member of the commission 23 may also be eligible to receive compensation as provided in 24 section 7E.6 . 25 b. The executive director, commandant , and employees of the 26 department and the Iowa veterans home are entitled to receive, 27 in addition to salary, reimbursement for actual expenses 28 incurred while engaged in the performance of official duties. 29 c. All out-of-state travel by commissioners shall be 30 approved by the chairperson of the commission. 31 Sec. 2212. Section 35A.3, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 32 amended by striking the subsection and inserting in lieu 33 -1251- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1251/ 1568
H.F. _____ thereof the following: 34 4. Review and approve applications for distributions 35 of moneys from the veterans license fee fund pursuant to 1 section 35A.11 and the veterans trust fund pursuant to section 2 35A.13 for the benefit of veterans, spouses of veterans, and 3 dependents of veterans. 4 Sec. 2213. Section 35A.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 5 follows: 6 35A.4 Department established. 7 There is established an Iowa department of veterans affairs 8 which shall consist of a commandant, a commission, an executive 9 director, and any additional personnel as employed by the 10 executive director commandant . 11 Sec. 2214. Section 35A.5, subsection 10, paragraph d, Code 12 2023, is amended to read as follows: 13 d. The department through the director commandant shall have 14 the authority to accept suitable cemetery land, in accordance 15 with federal veterans cemetery grant guidelines, from the 16 federal government, state government, state subdivisions, 17 private sources, and any other source wishing to transfer land 18 for use as a veterans cemetery. 19 Sec. 2215. Section 35A.5, subsection 12, Code 2023, is 20 amended to read as follows: 21 12. Adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A and establish policy 22 for the management and operation of the department , for the 23 facilitation of programs under the department’s authority, and 24 for the performance of duties established under this section . 25 Prior to adopting rules, the department shall submit proposed 26 rules to the commission for review and approval pursuant to the 27 requirements of section 35A.3 . 28 Sec. 2216. Section 35A.8, Code 2023, is amended to read as 29 follows: 30 35A.8 Executive director Commandant —— term —— duties. 31 1. The governor shall appoint an executive director a 32 commandant , subject to confirmation by the senate, who shall 33 -1252- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1252/ 1568
H.F. _____ serve at the pleasure of the governor. The executive director 34 commandant is responsible for administering the duties of the 35 department and the commission other than those related to the 1 Iowa veterans home . 2 2. The executive director commandant shall be a resident 3 of the state of Iowa and an honorably discharged veteran who 4 served in the armed forces of the United States during a 5 conflict or war. As used in this section , the dates of service 6 in a conflict or war shall coincide with the dates of service 7 established by the Congress of the United States . 8 3. Except for the employment duties and responsibilities 9 assigned to the commandant for the Iowa veterans home, the 10 executive director The commandant shall employ such personnel 11 as are necessary for the performance of the duties and 12 responsibilities assigned to the department and the commission. 13 All employees shall be selected on a basis of fitness for 14 the work to be performed with due regard to training and 15 experience and shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 16 8A, subchapter IV . 17 Sec. 2217. Section 35D.1, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 18 amended to read as follows: 19 2. As used in this chapter : 20 a. “Commandant” means the commandant of the Iowa veterans 21 home appointed pursuant to section 35D.13 35A.8 . 22 b. “Commission” means the commission of veterans affairs 23 established in section 35A.2 . 24 c. “Department” means the department of veterans affairs 25 established in section 35A.4. 26 c. d. “Member” means a patient or resident of the home. 27 Sec. 2218. Section 35D.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 28 follows: 29 35D.5 Surviving spouses of veterans. 30 If a deceased veteran, who would be entitled to admission 31 to the home if the deceased veteran were living, has left a 32 surviving spouse, the spouse is entitled to admission to the 33 -1253- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1253/ 1568
H.F. _____ home with the same rights, privileges, and benefits as if the 34 veteran were living and a member of the home, if the spouse 35 was married to the veteran for at least one year immediately 1 prior to the veteran’s death, is found by the commandant 2 department to be disabled, meets the qualifications for nursing 3 or residential level of care, and is a resident of the state of 4 Iowa on the date of the application and immediately preceding 5 the date the application is accepted. 6 Sec. 2219. Section 35D.7, Code 2023, is amended to read as 7 follows: 8 35D.7 Contributing to own support. 9 1. Except as otherwise provided in chapter 249A and other 10 provisions of this chapter , a member of the home who receives 11 a pension, compensation, or gratuity from the United States 12 government, or income from any source of more than one hundred 13 forty dollars per month, shall contribute to the member’s own 14 maintenance or support while a member of the home. The amount 15 of the contribution and the method of collection shall be 16 determined by the commandant department , but the amount shall 17 in no case exceed the actual cost of keeping and maintaining 18 the person in the home. 19 2. Sums paid to and received by the commandant department 20 for the support of members of the home shall be considered 21 repayment receipts as defined in section 8.2 and credited to 22 the Iowa veterans home account referred to in section 35D.18, 23 subsection 3 . 24 3. The commandant department may allow any member of the 25 home to render assistance in the care of the home and its 26 grounds as the member’s psychosocial and physical condition 27 permit, as a phase of that member’s rehabilitation program. 28 The commandant department shall compensate each member who 29 furnishes assistance at rates approved by the commission. 30 Sec. 2220. Section 35D.10, Code 2023, is amended to read as 31 follows: 32 35D.10 Payment to spouse. 33 -1254- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1254/ 1568
H.F. _____ Except as otherwise provided in chapter 249A and other 34 provisions of this chapter , a member of the home who receives a 35 pension or compensation and who has a spouse shall deposit with 1 the commandant department on receipt of the member’s pension or 2 compensation check one-half of its amount, which shall be sent 3 by the eighth day of the month or at once if any such pension 4 or compensation is received after the eighth day of the month 5 to the spouse. 6 Sec. 2221. Section 35D.11, Code 2023, is amended to read as 7 follows: 8 35D.11 Handling of pension money and other funds. 9 1. Pension money deposited with the commandant department 10 is not assignable for any purpose except as provided in section 11 35D.10 , or in accordance with subsection 2 of this section . 12 2. The commandant department , if authorized by a member of 13 the home , and pursuant to policies adopted by the commission, 14 may act on behalf of that member in receiving, disbursing, and 15 accounting for personal funds of the member received from any 16 source. The authorization may be given by the member at any 17 time and shall not be a condition of admission to the home. 18 Sec. 2222. Section 35D.12, Code 2023, is amended to read as 19 follows: 20 35D.12 Bank account for members’ deposits. 21 1. a. The Iowa veterans home, for the convenience of its 22 members, may maintain a commercial account with a federally 23 insured bank for the individual personal deposits of its 24 members. The account shall be known as the Iowa veterans 25 home membership account. The commandant department shall 26 record each member’s personal deposits individually and shall 27 deposit the funds in the membership account, where the members’ 28 deposits shall be held in the aggregate. 29 b. The Iowa veterans home may withdraw moneys from the 30 account maintained pursuant to this subsection to establish 31 certificates of deposit for the benefit of all members. The 32 commission department shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A 33 -1255- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1255/ 1568
H.F. _____ for the administration of this paragraph. 34 2. The commandant department , if authorized by a member of 35 the home , and pursuant to policies adopted by the commission, 1 may make withdrawals against that member’s personal account to 2 pay regular bills and other expenses incurred by the member. 3 The authorization may be given by the member at any time and 4 shall not be a condition of admission to the home. 5 Sec. 2223. Section 35D.15, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 6 amended to read as follows: 7 1. The commandant shall administer and enforce all rules 8 adopted by the commission, including rules of discipline and, 9 subject to these rules, may immediately suspend the membership 10 of and discharge any person from the home for infraction of 11 the rules when the commandant department determines that the 12 health, safety, or welfare of the residents of the home is in 13 immediate danger and other reasonable alternatives have been 14 exhausted. The suspension and discharge are temporary pending 15 action by the commission. Judicial review of the action of the 16 commission may be sought in accordance with chapter 17A . 17 Sec. 2224. Section 35D.15, subsection 2, paragraphs a, b, d, 18 and f, Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 19 a. The commandant department shall, with the input 20 and recommendation of the interdisciplinary resident care 21 committee, involuntarily discharge a member for any of the 22 following reasons: 23 (1) (a) The member has been diagnosed with a substance use 24 disorder but continues to abuse alcohol or an illegal drug in 25 violation of the member’s conditional or provisional agreement 26 entered into at the time of admission, and all of the following 27 conditions are met: 28 (i) The member has been provided sufficient notice of any 29 changes in the member’s collaborative care plan. 30 (ii) The member has been notified of the member’s commission 31 of three offenses and has been given the opportunity to correct 32 the behavior through either of the following options: 33 -1256- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1256/ 1568
H.F. _____ (A) Being given the opportunity to receive the appropriate 34 level of treatment in accordance with best practices for 35 standards of care. 1 (B) By having been placed on probation by the Iowa veterans 2 home for a second offense. 3 (b) Notwithstanding the member’s meeting the criteria 4 for discharge under this subparagraph (1), if the member 5 has demonstrated progress toward the goals established in 6 the member’s collaborative care plan, the interdisciplinary 7 resident care committee and the commandant department may 8 exercise discretion regarding the discharge. Notwithstanding 9 any provision to the contrary, the member may be immediately 10 discharged under this subparagraph (1) if the member’s actions 11 or behavior jeopardizes the life or safety of other members or 12 staff. 13 (2) (a) The member refuses to utilize the resources 14 available to address issues identified in the member’s 15 collaborative care plan, and all of the following conditions 16 are met: 17 (i) The member has been provided sufficient notice of any 18 changes in the member’s collaborative care plan. 19 (ii) The member has been notified of the member’s commission 20 of three offenses and the member has been placed on probation 21 by the Iowa veterans home for a second offense. 22 (b) Notwithstanding the member’s meeting the criteria 23 for discharge under this subparagraph (2), if the member 24 has demonstrated progress toward the goals established in 25 the member’s collaborative care plan, the interdisciplinary 26 resident care committee and the commandant department may 27 exercise discretion regarding the discharge. Notwithstanding 28 any provision to the contrary, the member may be immediately 29 discharged if the member’s actions or behavior jeopardizes the 30 life or safety of other members or staff. 31 (3) The member no longer requires a residential or nursing 32 level of care, as determined by the interdisciplinary resident 33 -1257- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1257/ 1568
H.F. _____ care committee. 34 (4) The member requires a level of licensed care not 35 provided at the Iowa veterans home. 1 b. (1) If a member is discharged under this subsection , 2 the discharge plan shall include placement in a suitable 3 living situation which may include but is not limited to 4 a transitional living program approved by the commission 5 or a living program provided by the United States veterans 6 administration. 7 (2) If a member is involuntarily discharged under this 8 subsection , the commission department shall, to the greatest 9 extent possible, ensure against the veteran being homeless and 10 ensure that the domicile to which the veteran is discharged is 11 fit and habitable and offers a safe and clean environment which 12 is free from health hazards and provides appropriate heating, 13 ventilation, and protection from the elements. 14 d. Annually, by the fourth Monday of each session of the 15 general assembly, the commandant department shall submit a 16 report to the veterans affairs committees of the senate and 17 house of representatives specifying the number, circumstances, 18 and placement of each member involuntarily discharged from the 19 Iowa veterans home under this subsection during the previous 20 calendar year. 21 f. Any involuntary discharge by the commandant department 22 under this subsection shall comply with the rules adopted by 23 the commission under this subsection and by the department of 24 inspections and appeals pursuant to section 135C.14, subsection 25 8 , paragraph “f” . 26 Sec. 2225. Section 35D.17, Code 2023, is amended to read as 27 follows: 28 35D.17 Report by commandant department . 29 The commandant department shall, biennially, make a full 30 and detailed report to the governor, the commission, and the 31 general assembly, showing the condition of the home, the 32 number of members in the Iowa veterans home, the order and 33 -1258- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1258/ 1568
H.F. _____ discipline enforced, and the needs of the home financially and 34 otherwise, together with an itemized statement of all receipts 35 and disbursements and any other matters of importance in the 1 management and control of the Iowa veterans home. 2 Sec. 2226. REPEAL. Sections 35D.13 and 35D.14, Code 2023, 3 are repealed. 4 DIVISION X 5 OFFICE OF DRUG CONTROL POLICY 6 Sec. 2227. Section 80.4, subsection 1, Code 2023, is amended 7 by adding the following new paragraph: 8 NEW PARAGRAPH . g. Office of drug control policy. 9 Sec. 2228. Section 80.5, Code 2023, is amended by adding the 10 following new subsection: 11 NEW SUBSECTION . 10. The department shall receive and review 12 the budget submitted by the drug policy director and assist the 13 drug policy director in directing the office of drug control’s 14 policy pursuant to section 80E.1. 15 Sec. 2229. Section 80E.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 16 follows: 17 80E.1 Drug policy coordinator director . 18 1. The office of drug control policy is established in 19 the department of public safety. A drug policy coordinator 20 director shall be appointed by the governor, subject to 21 confirmation by the senate, and shall serve at the pleasure of 22 the governor commissioner of the department of public safety . 23 The governor shall fill a vacancy in the office in the same 24 manner as the original appointment was made. The coordinator 25 director shall be selected primarily for administrative 26 ability. The coordinator director shall not be selected on 27 the basis of political affiliation and shall not engage in 28 political activity while holding the office. The salary of the 29 coordinator shall be fixed by the governor. 30 2. The coordinator director shall: 31 a. Direct the governor’s office of drug control policy, 32 and coordinate and monitor all statewide drug enforcement 33 -1259- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1259/ 1568
H.F. _____ efforts, coordinate and monitor all state and federal substance 34 use disorder treatment grants and programs, coordinate and 35 monitor all statewide substance abuse use prevention and 1 education programs in communities and schools, and engage 2 in such other related activities as required by law. The 3 coordinator director shall work in coordinating the efforts of 4 the department of corrections, the department of education, 5 the Iowa department of public health, the department of public 6 safety, and the department of health and human services. The 7 coordinator director shall assist in the development and 8 implementation of local and community strategies to fight 9 substance abuse, including local law enforcement, education, 10 and treatment activities. 11 b. Submit an annual report to the governor and general 12 assembly by November 1 of each year concerning the activities 13 and programs of the coordinator director and other departments 14 related to drug enforcement, substance use disorder treatment 15 programs, and substance abuse use prevention and education 16 programs. The report shall include an assessment of needs with 17 respect to programs related to substance use disorder treatment 18 and drug enforcement. 19 c. Submit an advisory budget recommendation to the governor 20 and general assembly concerning enforcement programs, treatment 21 programs, and education programs related to drugs within the 22 various departments. The coordinator director shall work 23 with these departments in developing the departmental budget 24 requests to be submitted to the legislative services agency and 25 the general assembly. 26 3. The governor’s office of drug control policy shall be 27 an independent office, located at the same location as the 28 department of public safety. Administrative support services 29 may shall be provided to the governor’s office of drug control 30 policy by the department of public safety. 31 Sec. 2230. Section 80E.2, subsection 1, paragraphs a and f, 32 Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 33 -1260- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1260/ 1568
H.F. _____ a. The drug policy coordinator director , who shall serve as 34 chairperson of the council. 35 f. The director of the department of health and human 1 services, or the director’s designee. 2 Sec. 2231. Section 80E.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 3 follows: 4 80E.4 Drug abuse resistance education fund. 5 A drug abuse resistance education fund is created as a 6 separate fund in the state treasury under the control of the 7 governor’s office department of public safety for the office 8 of drug control policy for use by the drug abuse resistance 9 education program and other programs with a similar purpose. 10 The fund shall consist of appropriations made to the fund 11 and transfers of interest, moneys collected from the crime 12 services surcharge established in section 911.1 , and earnings. 13 All moneys in the fund are appropriated to the governor’s 14 office of drug control policy department of public safety . 15 Notwithstanding section 8.33 , any balance in the fund on June 16 30 of any fiscal year shall not revert to any other fund of the 17 state but shall remain available for the purposes described in 18 this section . 19 Sec. 2232. Section 124.101, subsection 22, Code 2023, is 20 amended to read as follows: 21 22. “Office” means the governor’s office of drug control 22 policy, as referred to in section 80E.1 . 23 DIVISION XI 24 DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 25 PRIMARY DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES 26 Sec. 2233. Section 84A.5, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 27 amended to read as follows: 28 3. The department of workforce development is responsible 29 for administration of unemployment compensation benefits 30 and collection of employer contributions under chapter 96 , 31 providing for the delivery of free public employment services 32 established pursuant to chapter 96 , other job placement and 33 -1261- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1261/ 1568
H.F. _____ training programs established pursuant to section 84A.6 , 34 employment agencies under chapter 84H, and the delivery of 35 services located throughout the state. 1 Sec. 2234. Section 84A.5, subsection 7, Code 2023, is 2 amended by adding the following new paragraphs: 3 NEW PARAGRAPH . f. The statewide work-based learning 4 intermediary network program under section 84A.16. 5 NEW PARAGRAPH . g. The new jobs training program under 6 chapter 260E, in consultation with the community colleges. 7 NEW PARAGRAPH . h. The Iowa jobs training act under chapter 8 260F. 9 NEW PARAGRAPH . i. The workforce development fund program 10 under chapter 84F. 11 NEW PARAGRAPH . j. The accelerated career education 12 program under chapter 260G, in coordination with the community 13 colleges. 14 NEW PARAGRAPH . k. The older American community service 15 employment program under section 84A.17. 16 NEW PARAGRAPH . l. The apprenticeship training program under 17 chapter 84D. 18 NEW PARAGRAPH . m. The future ready Iowa registered 19 apprenticeship development program under section 84E.1. 20 NEW PARAGRAPH . n. The future ready Iowa expanded registered 21 apprenticeship opportunities program under section 84E.2. 22 NEW PARAGRAPH . o. Adult education and literacy programs 23 under section 84A.19. 24 REGIONAL INDUSTRY SECTOR PARTNERSHIPS 25 Sec. 2235. Section 260H.2, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 26 amended to read as follows: 27 2. a. A pathways for academic career and employment fund is 28 created for the community colleges in the state treasury to be 29 administered by the department of education and the department 30 of workforce development . The moneys in the pathways for 31 academic career and employment fund are appropriated to the 32 department of education for the pathways for academic career 33 -1262- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1262/ 1568
H.F. _____ and employment program. 34 b. Commencing with the fiscal year beginning July 1, 35 2023, of the moneys in the pathways for academic career and 1 employment fund, there is annually appropriated two hundred 2 thousand dollars to the department of workforce development for 3 the development and implementation of regional industry sector 4 partnerships under section 260H.7B, and the remaining moneys in 5 the fund shall be appropriated to the department of education 6 for the pathways for academic career and employment program. 7 b. c. The aggregate total of grants awarded from the 8 pathways for academic career and employment fund during a 9 fiscal year shall not be more than five million dollars. 10 c. d. Moneys in the fund appropriated to the department of 11 education under paragraph “b” shall be allocated pursuant to 12 the formula established in section 260C.18C . Notwithstanding 13 section 8.33 , moneys in the fund at the close of the fiscal 14 year shall not revert to the general fund of the state but 15 shall remain available for expenditure for the purpose 16 designated for subsequent fiscal years. Notwithstanding 17 section 12C.7, subsection 2 , interest or earnings on moneys in 18 the fund shall be credited to the fund. 19 Sec. 2236. Section 260H.7B, Code 2023, is amended to read 20 as follows: 21 260H.7B Regional industry sector partnerships. 22 1. A community college and the department of workforce 23 development may use moneys for the pathways for academic career 24 and employment program to provide staff and support for the 25 development and implementation of a regional industry sector 26 partnerships partnership within the each region served by 27 the each community college. For purposes of this section, 28 “community college” means the same as defined in section 260C.2. 29 2. Regional, A regional industry sector partnerships 30 partnership may include but are engage in but is not limited to 31 the following activities: 32 a. Bringing together Collaborating with representatives 33 -1263- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1263/ 1568
H.F. _____ from industry sectors, government, education, local workforce 34 boards, community-based organizations, labor, economic 35 development organizations, and other stakeholders within the 1 regional labor market to determine how pathways for academic 2 career and employment projects should address workforce skills 3 gaps, occupational shortages, and wage gaps. 4 b. Integrating pathways for academic career and employment 5 projects and other existing supply-side strategies with 6 workforce needs within the region served by the community 7 college in that region . 8 c. Developing pathways for academic career and employment 9 projects that focus on the workforce skills, from entry level 10 to advanced, required by industry sectors within the region 11 served by the community college. 12 d. Structuring pathways so that instruction and learning of 13 workforce skills are aligned with industry-recognized standards 14 where such standards exist. 15 Sec. 2237. Section 260H.8, Code 2023, is amended to read as 16 follows: 17 260H.8 Rules. 18 The department of education, in consultation with the 19 community colleges, the economic development authority, and the 20 department of workforce development, shall adopt rules pursuant 21 to chapter 17A and this chapter to implement the provisions of 22 this chapter . Local workforce development boards established 23 pursuant to section 84A.4 shall be consulted in the development 24 and implementation of rules to be adopted pursuant to this 25 chapter section . 26 Sec. 2238. CODE EDITOR DIRECTIVE. 27 1. The Code editor is directed to make the following 28 transfer: 29 Section 260H.7B to section 84A.15. 30 2. The Code editor shall correct internal references in the 31 Code and in any enacted legislation as necessary due to the 32 enactment of this section. 33 -1264- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1264/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 2239. TRANSITION PROVISIONS. A regional industry 34 sector partnership entered into by a community college prior 35 to the effective date of this division of this Act shall be 1 valid and continue per the terms of the agreement between the 2 community college and the partnership. 3 STATEWIDE WORK-BASED LEARNING INTERMEDIARY NETWORK 4 Sec. 2240. Section 256.40, Code 2023, is amended to read as 5 follows: 6 256.40 Statewide work-based learning intermediary network —— 7 fund —— steering committee —— regional networks. 8 1. A statewide work-based learning intermediary network 9 program is established in the department of workforce 10 development and shall be administered by the department. A 11 separate, statewide work-based learning intermediary network 12 fund is created in the state treasury under the control of the 13 department of workforce development . The fund shall consist 14 of all moneys deposited in the fund, including any moneys 15 appropriated by the general assembly and any other moneys 16 available to and obtained or accepted by the department of 17 workforce development from federal or private sources for 18 purposes of the program. Notwithstanding section 8.33 , moneys 19 in the fund at the end of a fiscal year shall not revert to 20 the general fund of the state. Notwithstanding section 12C.7, 21 subsection 2 , interest or earnings on moneys in the fund shall 22 be credited to the fund. 23 2. The purpose of the program shall be to prepare students 24 for the workforce by connecting business and the education 25 system facilitating cooperation and collaboration between 26 businesses and entities within the state system of education, 27 as that state system of education is described in section 28 256.1, subsection 1, and offering to offer relevant, work-based 29 learning activities to students and teachers. The program 30 shall do all of the following : 31 a. Better prepare Prepare students to make informed 32 postsecondary education and career decisions. 33 -1265- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1265/ 1568
H.F. _____ b. Provide communication and coordination in order to build 34 and sustain relationships between employers and local youth, 35 the state system of education system , and the community at 1 large. 2 c. Connect students to local career opportunities within the 3 state , creating economic capital for the region state using a 4 skilled and available workforce. 5 d. Provide a one-stop contact point for information 6 useful to both educators and employers, including information 7 on related to internships, job shadowing experiences, 8 apprenticeable occupations as defined in section 15B.2 , 9 and other workplace learning opportunities for students , 10 particularly including those related to occupations in 11 science, technology, engineering, or mathematics occupations , 12 occupations related to critical infrastructure , and commercial 13 and residential construction, or and targeted industries as 14 defined in section 15.102 . 15 e. Integrate services provided through the program with 16 other career exploration-related activities, which may include 17 but are not limited to the a student’s career and academic 18 plans and career information and decision-making systems 19 utilized in accordance with under section 279.61 . 20 f. Facilitate the attainment of portable credentials of 21 value to employers such as the national career readiness 22 certificate, where appropriate. 23 g. Develop work-based capacity with employers. 24 h. Provide core services, which may include student job 25 shadowing, student internships, and teacher or student tours. 26 3. a. The department of workforce development shall 27 establish and facilitate a steering committee comprised of 28 representatives from the department of workforce development 29 education , the economic development authority, the community 30 colleges, the institutions under the control of the state board 31 of regents, accredited private institutions, area education 32 agencies, school districts, the workplace learning connection, 33 -1266- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1266/ 1568
H.F. _____ and an apprenticeship sponsor as defined in section 15B.2 . The 34 steering committee shall be responsible for the development 35 and implementation of the statewide work-based learning 1 intermediary network. 2 4. b. The steering committee shall develop a design for 3 a statewide network comprised of fifteen regional work-based 4 learning intermediary networks. The design shall include 5 network specifications, strategic functions, and desired 6 outcomes. The steering committee shall recommend program 7 parameters and reporting requirements to the department of 8 workforce development . 9 5. 4. Each regional network shall establish an advisory 10 council to provide advice and assistance to the regional 11 network. The advisory council shall include representatives of 12 business and industry, including construction trade industry 13 professionals, and shall meet at least annually. 14 6. 5. Each regional network or consortium of networks shall 15 annually submit a work-based learning plan to the department of 16 workforce development . Each plan shall include provisions to 17 provide core services referred to in subsection 2 , paragraph 18 “h” , to all school districts within the region and for the 19 integration of job shadowing and other work-based learning 20 activities into secondary career and technical education 21 programs. 22 7. 6. a. Moneys Upon approval by the department of 23 workforce development of a region’s work-based learning plan 24 submitted pursuant to subsection 5, moneys deposited in the 25 statewide work-based learning intermediary network fund created 26 in subsection 1 shall be distributed annually by the department 27 of workforce development to each region for the implementation 28 of the statewide work-based learning intermediary network upon 29 approval by the department of the region’s work-based learning 30 plan submitted pursuant to subsection 6 . 31 b. If the balance in the statewide work-based learning 32 intermediary network fund on July 1 of a fiscal year is one 33 -1267- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1267/ 1568
H.F. _____ million five hundred thousand dollars or less, the department 34 of workforce development shall distribute moneys in the fund to 35 regions or consortiums of regions on a competitive basis. If 1 the balance in the statewide work-based learning intermediary 2 network fund on July 1 of a fiscal year is greater than one 3 million five hundred thousand dollars, the department of 4 workforce development shall distribute one hundred thousand 5 dollars to each region and distribute the remaining moneys 6 pursuant to the same formula established for distribution of 7 funds by the department of education in section 260C.18C . 8 8. 7. The department of workforce development shall provide 9 oversight of the statewide work-based learning intermediary 10 network. The department of workforce development shall require 11 each region to submit an annual report on its the region’s 12 ongoing implementation of the statewide work-based learning 13 intermediary network program to the department . 14 9. 8. Each regional network shall match the moneys received 15 pursuant to subsection 7 6 with financial resources equal to at 16 least twenty-five percent of the amount of the moneys received 17 pursuant to subsection 7 6 . The financial resources used 18 to provide the match may include private donations, in-kind 19 contributions, or public moneys other than the moneys received 20 pursuant to subsection 7 6 . 21 10. 9. The state board of education department of workforce 22 development shall adopt rules under chapter 17A for the 23 administration of this section . 24 Sec. 2241. CODE EDITOR DIRECTIVE. 25 1. The Code editor is directed to make the following 26 transfer: 27 Section 256.40, as amended in this division of this Act, to 28 section 84A.16. 29 2. The Code editor shall correct internal references in the 30 Code and in any enacted legislation as necessary due to the 31 enactment of this section. 32 INDUSTRIAL NEW JOBS TRAINING 33 -1268- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1268/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 2242. Section 15A.7, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 34 amended to read as follows: 35 3. That the employer shall agree to pay wages for the jobs 1 for which the credit is taken of at least the laborshed wage , 2 as calculated by the authority pursuant to section 15.327, 3 subsection 15 . For purposes of this subsection, “laborshed 4 wage” means the wage level represented by those wages within 5 two standard deviations from the mean wage within the laborshed 6 area in which the eligible business is located, as calculated 7 by the department of workforce development by rule, using the 8 most current covered wage and employment data available to 9 the department for the laborshed area. Eligibility for the 10 supplemental credit shall be based on a one-time determination 11 of starting wages by the community college. 12 Sec. 2243. Section 260E.7, Code 2023, is amended to read as 13 follows: 14 260E.7 Program review by economic development authority 15 department of workforce development . 16 1. The economic development authority department of 17 workforce development , in consultation with the department of 18 education , and the department of revenue, and the department 19 of workforce development, shall coordinate and review the new 20 jobs training program. The economic development authority 21 department of workforce development shall adopt, amend, and 22 repeal rules under chapter 17A that the community college will 23 use in developing projects with new and expanding industrial 24 new jobs training proposals and that the economic development 25 authority department of workforce development shall use to 26 review and report on the new jobs training program as required 27 in this section . 28 2. a. The authority department of workforce development , 29 in consultation with the community colleges participating 30 in the new jobs training program pursuant to this chapter , 31 shall identify the information necessary to effectively 32 coordinate and review the program, and the community colleges 33 -1269- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1269/ 1568
H.F. _____ shall provide such information to the authority department . 34 Using the information provided, the authority department , in 35 consultation with the community colleges, shall issue a report 1 on the effectiveness of the program. 2 b. In coordinating and reviewing the program, the department 3 of workforce development shall give due regard shall be given 4 to the confidentiality of certain information provided by the 5 community colleges , and the authority shall comply with the 6 provisions of section 15.118 to the extent that such provisions 7 are applicable to the new jobs training program . 8 3. The authority department of workforce development 9 is authorized to make any rule that is adopted, amended, 10 or repealed effective immediately upon filing with the 11 administrative rules coordinator or at a subsequent stated date 12 prior to indexing and publication, or at a stated date less 13 than thirty-five days after filing, indexing, and publication. 14 Sec. 2244. Section 403.21, subsections 2 and 3, Code 2023, 15 are amended to read as follows: 16 2. The community college shall send a copy of the final 17 agreement prepared pursuant to section 260E.3 to the economic 18 development authority department of workforce development . 19 For each year in which incremental property taxes are used to 20 pay job training certificates issued for a project creating 21 new jobs, the community college shall provide to the economic 22 development authority department of workforce development 23 a report of the incremental property taxes and new jobs 24 credits from withholding generated for that year, a specific 25 description of the training conducted, the number of employees 26 provided program services under the project, the median 27 wage of employees in the new jobs in the project, and the 28 administrative costs directly attributable to the project. 29 3. For each year in which incremental property taxes are 30 used to retire debt service on a jobs training advance issued 31 for a project creating new jobs, the community college shall 32 provide to the economic development authority department of 33 -1270- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1270/ 1568
H.F. _____ workforce development a report of the incremental property 34 taxes and new jobs credits from withholding generated for that 35 year, a specific description of the training conducted, the 1 number of employees provided services under the project, the 2 median wage of employees in the new jobs in the project, and 3 the administrative costs directly attributable to the project. 4 Sec. 2245. Section 422.16A, Code 2023, is amended to read 5 as follows: 6 422.16A Job training withholding —— certification and 7 transfer. 8 Upon the completion by a business of its repayment 9 obligation for a training project funded under chapter 260E , 10 including a job training project funded under section 15A.8 11 or repaid in whole or in part by the supplemental new jobs 12 credit from withholding under section 15A.7 or section 15E.197, 13 Code 2014 , the sponsoring community college shall report to 14 the economic development authority department of workforce 15 development the amount of withholding paid by the business 16 to the community college during the final twelve months of 17 withholding payments. The economic development authority 18 department of workforce development shall notify the department 19 of revenue of that amount. The department of revenue shall 20 credit to the workforce development fund account established in 21 section 15.342A twenty-five percent of that amount each quarter 22 for a period of ten years. If the amount of withholding from 23 the business or employer is insufficient, the department of 24 revenue shall prorate the quarterly amount credited to the 25 workforce development fund account. The maximum amount from 26 all employers which shall be transferred to the workforce 27 development fund account in any year is seven million seven 28 hundred fifty thousand dollars. 29 Sec. 2246. REPEAL. Sections 15.251 and 15.252, Code 2023, 30 are repealed. 31 Sec. 2247. CODE EDITOR DIRECTIVE. 32 1. The Code editor is directed to make the following 33 -1271- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1271/ 1568
H.F. _____ transfers: 34 a. Section 15A.7 to section 260J.1. 35 b. Section 15A.8 to section 260J.2. 1 2. The Code editor shall correct internal references in the 2 Code and in any enacted legislation as necessary due to the 3 enactment of this section. 4 JOB TRAINING 5 Sec. 2248. Section 260F.2, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 6 amended by striking the subsection. 7 Sec. 2249. Section 260F.2, subsections 4, 5, and 11, Code 8 2023, are amended to read as follows: 9 4. “Date of commencement of the project” means the date 10 of the preliminary agreement or the date an application for 11 assistance is received by the authority department . 12 5. “Eligible business” or “business” means a business 13 training employees which is engaged in interstate or intrastate 14 commerce for the purpose of manufacturing, processing, or 15 assembling products, conducting research and development, or 16 providing services in interstate commerce, but excludes retail, 17 health, or professional services and which meets the other 18 criteria established by the authority department . “Eligible 19 business” does not include a business whose training costs can 20 be economically funded under chapter 260E , a business which 21 closes or substantially reduces its employment base in order 22 to relocate substantially the same operation to another area 23 of the state, or a business which is involved in a strike, 24 lockout, or other labor dispute in Iowa. 25 11. “Project” means a training arrangement which is the 26 subject of an agreement entered into between the community 27 college and a business to provide program services. “Project” 28 also means a training arrangement which is sponsored by the 29 authority department and administered under sections 260F.6A 30 and 260F.6B . 31 Sec. 2250. Section 260F.2, Code 2023, is amended by adding 32 the following new subsection: 33 -1272- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1272/ 1568
H.F. _____ NEW SUBSECTION . 4A. “Department” means the department of 34 workforce development. 35 Sec. 2251. Section 260F.3, subsection 5, Code 2023, is 1 amended to read as follows: 2 5. Other criteria established by the department of 3 education . 4 Sec. 2252. Section 260F.6, subsections 1 and 2, Code 2023, 5 are amended to read as follows: 6 1. There is established for the community colleges a job 7 training fund in the economic development authority department 8 of workforce development in the workforce development fund 9 established in section 15.342A . The job training fund consists 10 of moneys appropriated for the purposes of this chapter plus 11 the interest and principal from repayment of advances made to 12 businesses for program costs, plus the repayments, including 13 interest, of loans made from that retraining fund, and interest 14 earned from moneys in the job training fund. 15 2. To provide funds for the present payment of the costs 16 of a training program by the business, the community college 17 may provide to the business an advance of the moneys to be used 18 to pay for the program costs as provided in the agreement. 19 To receive the funds for this advance from the job training 20 fund established in subsection 1 , the community college shall 21 submit an application to the authority department . The amount 22 of the advance shall not exceed fifty thousand dollars for 23 any business site, or one hundred thousand dollars within 24 a three-fiscal-year period for any business site. If the 25 project involves a consortium of businesses, the maximum award 26 per project shall not exceed one hundred thousand dollars. 27 Participation in a consortium does not affect a business 28 site’s eligibility for individual project assistance. Prior 29 to approval a business shall agree to match program amounts 30 in accordance with criteria established by the authority 31 department . 32 Sec. 2253. Section 260F.6A, Code 2023, is amended to read 33 -1273- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1273/ 1568
H.F. _____ as follows: 34 260F.6A Business network training projects . 35 The community colleges and the authority department are 1 authorized to fund business network training projects which 2 include five or more businesses and are located in two or more 3 community college districts. A business network training 4 project must have a designated organization or lead business 5 to serve as the administrative entity that will coordinate the 6 training program. The businesses must have common training 7 needs and develop a plan to meet those needs. The authority 8 department shall adopt rules governing this section ’s operation 9 and participant eligibility. 10 Sec. 2254. Section 260F.6B, Code 2023, is amended to read 11 as follows: 12 260F.6B High technology apprenticeship program. 13 The community colleges and the authority department 14 are authorized to fund high technology apprenticeship 15 programs which comply with the requirements specified in 16 section 260C.44 and which may include both new and statewide 17 apprenticeship programs. Notwithstanding the provisions 18 of section 260F.6, subsection 2 , relating to maximum award 19 amounts, moneys allocated to the community colleges with high 20 technology apprenticeship programs shall be distributed to the 21 community colleges based upon contact hours under the programs 22 administered during the prior fiscal year as determined by 23 the department of education. The authority department shall 24 adopt rules governing this section ’s operation and participant 25 eligibility. 26 Sec. 2255. Section 260F.7, Code 2023, is amended to read as 27 follows: 28 260F.7 Authority to coordinate Coordination —— department of 29 workforce development . 30 The authority department , in consultation with the 31 department of education and the department of workforce 32 development , shall coordinate the jobs training program. A 33 -1274- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1274/ 1568
H.F. _____ project shall not be funded under this chapter unless the 34 authority department approves the project. The authority 35 department shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A governing 1 the program’s operation and eligibility for participation in 2 the program. The authority department shall establish by rule 3 criteria for determining what constitutes an eligible business. 4 Sec. 2256. Section 260F.8, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 5 amended to read as follows: 6 1. For each fiscal year, the authority department shall 7 make funds available to the community colleges. The authority 8 department shall allocate by formula from the moneys in 9 the fund an amount for each community college to be used to 10 provide the financial assistance for proposals of businesses 11 whose applications have been approved by the authority 12 department . The financial assistance shall be provided by 13 the authority department from the amount set aside for that 14 community college. If any portion of the moneys set aside for 15 a community college have not been used or committed by May 16 1 of the fiscal year, that portion is available for use by 17 the authority department to provide financial assistance to 18 businesses applying to other community colleges. The authority 19 department shall adopt by rule a formula for this set-aside. 20 Sec. 2257. TRANSITION PROVISIONS. 21 1. A project that is entered into by a community college 22 and a business under section 260F.3 prior to the effective date 23 of this division of this Act shall be valid and continue as 24 provided in the terms of the agreement. 25 2. A project sponsored by and administered under section 26 260F.6A or 260F.6B by the economic development authority prior 27 to the effective date of this division of this Act shall be 28 valid and continue as provided by the terms of the training 29 arrangement. 30 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FUND PROGRAM 31 Sec. 2258. Section 15.108, subsection 6, Code 2023, is 32 amended by striking the subsection. 33 -1275- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1275/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 2259. Section 15.341, Code 2023, is amended to read as 34 follows: 35 15.341 Workforce development fund program. 1 This part chapter shall be known as the “Workforce 2 Development Fund” program. 3 Sec. 2260. Section 15.342, Code 2023, is amended to read as 4 follows: 5 15.342 Purpose. 6 The purpose of this part chapter shall be to provide a 7 mechanism for funding workforce development programs listed in 8 section 15.343, subsection 2 , in order to more efficiently meet 9 the needs identified within those individual programs. 10 Sec. 2261. Section 15.342A, Code 2023, is amended to read 11 as follows: 12 15.342A Workforce development fund account. 13 1. A workforce development fund account is established in 14 the office of the treasurer of state under the control of the 15 authority department of workforce development . The account 16 shall receive funds pursuant to section 422.16A . 17 2. For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014 2023 , 18 and for each fiscal year thereafter, there is annually 19 appropriated from the workforce development fund account to the 20 apprenticeship training program fund created in section 15B.3 21 three million dollars for the purposes of chapter 15B . 22 3. For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014 2023 , and for 23 each fiscal year thereafter, there is annually appropriated 24 from the workforce development fund account to the job training 25 fund created in section 260F.6 four million seven hundred fifty 26 thousand dollars for the purposes of chapter 260F . 27 Sec. 2262. Section 15.343, subsections 1 and 2, Code 2023, 28 are amended to read as follows: 29 1. a. A workforce development fund is created as a 30 revolving fund in the state treasury under the control of the 31 authority department of workforce development consisting of any 32 moneys appropriated by the general assembly for that purpose 33 -1276- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1276/ 1568
H.F. _____ and any other moneys available to and obtained or accepted by 34 the authority department of workforce development from the 35 federal government or private sources for placement in the 1 fund. The fund shall also include moneys appropriated to the 2 fund from the workforce development fund account established 3 in section 15.342A . 4 b. Notwithstanding section 8.33 , moneys in the workforce 5 development fund at the end of each fiscal year shall not 6 revert to any other fund but shall remain in the workforce 7 development fund for expenditure for subsequent fiscal years. 8 2. The assets of the fund shall be used by the authority 9 department of workforce development for the following programs 10 and purposes: 11 a. Projects under chapter 260F . The authority department of 12 workforce development shall require a match from all businesses 13 participating in a training project under chapter 260F . 14 b. Apprenticeship programs under section 260C.44 , including 15 new or statewide building trades apprenticeship programs. 16 c. To cover the costs of the administration of workforce 17 development programs and services available through the 18 authority. A portion of these funds may be used to To support 19 efforts by the community colleges to provide workforce services 20 to Iowa employers. 21 Sec. 2263. Section 15.344, Code 2023, is amended to read as 22 follows: 23 15.344 Common system —— assessment and tracking. 24 The authority department of workforce development shall use 25 information from the customer tracking system administered by 26 the department of workforce development under section 84A.5 to 27 determine the economic impact of the programs. To the extent 28 possible, the authority department shall track individuals and 29 businesses who have received assistance or services through 30 the fund to determine whether the assistance or services have 31 resulted in increased wages paid to the individuals or paid by 32 the businesses. 33 -1277- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1277/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 2264. CODE EDITOR DIRECTIVE. 34 1. The Code editor is directed to make the following 35 transfers: 1 a. Section 15.341 to section 84F.1. 2 b. Section 15.342 to section 84F.2. 3 c. Section 15.342A to section 84F.3. 4 d. Section 15.343 to section 84F.4. 5 e. Section 15.344 to section 84F.5. 6 2. The Code editor shall correct internal references in the 7 Code and in any enacted legislation as necessary due to the 8 enactment of this section. 9 ACCELERATED CAREER EDUCATION PROGRAM 10 Sec. 2265. Section 260G.3, subsection 2, unnumbered 11 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 12 An agreement may include reasonable and necessary provisions 13 to implement the accelerated career education program. If 14 an agreement is entered into, the community college and the 15 employer shall notify the department of revenue as soon as 16 possible. The community college shall also file a copy of the 17 agreement with the economic development authority department 18 of workforce development as required in section 260G.4B . The 19 agreement shall provide for program costs, including deferred 20 costs, which may be paid from any of the following sources: 21 Sec. 2266. Section 260G.4B, Code 2023, is amended to read 22 as follows: 23 260G.4B Maximum statewide program job credit. 24 1. The total amount of program job credits from all 25 employers which shall be allocated for all accelerated career 26 education programs in the state in any one fiscal year shall 27 not exceed five million four hundred thousand dollars. A 28 community college shall file a copy of each agreement with 29 the economic development authority department of workforce 30 development . The authority department of workforce development 31 shall maintain an annual record of the proposed program job 32 credits under each agreement for each fiscal year. Upon 33 -1278- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1278/ 1568
H.F. _____ receiving a copy of an agreement, the authority department of 34 workforce development shall allocate any available amount of 35 program job credits to the community college according to the 1 agreement sufficient for the fiscal year and for the term of 2 the agreement. When the total available program job credits 3 are allocated for a fiscal year, the authority department of 4 workforce development shall notify all community colleges that 5 the maximum amount has been allocated and that further program 6 job credits will not be available for the remainder of the 7 fiscal year. Once program job credits have been allocated to 8 a community college, the full allocation shall be received by 9 the community college throughout the fiscal year and for the 10 term of the agreement even if the statewide program job credit 11 maximum amount is subsequently allocated and used. 12 2. For the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2000, and 13 July 1, 2001, the department of economic development shall 14 allocate eighty thousand dollars of the first one million two 15 hundred thousand dollars of program job credits authorized and 16 available for that fiscal year to each community college. This 17 allocation shall be used by each community college to provide 18 funding for approved programs. For the fiscal year beginning 19 July 1, 2002 2023 , and for every fiscal year thereafter, 20 the economic development authority department of workforce 21 development shall divide equally among the community colleges 22 thirty percent of the program job credits available for that 23 fiscal year for allocation to each community college to be used 24 to provide funding for approved programs. If any portion of 25 the allocation to a community college under this subsection 26 has not been committed by April 1 of the fiscal year for which 27 the allocation is made, the uncommitted portion is available 28 for use by other community colleges. Once a community college 29 has committed its allocation for any fiscal year under this 30 subsection , the community college may receive additional 31 program job credit allocations from those program job credits 32 authorized and still available for that fiscal year. 33 -1279- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1279/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 2267. Section 260G.4C, Code 2023, is amended to read 34 as follows: 35 260G.4C Facilitator Administration and reporting . 1 The economic development authority department of workforce 2 development shall administer the statewide allocations of 3 program job credits to accelerated career education programs. 4 The authority department of workforce development shall provide 5 information about the accelerated career education programs in 6 accordance with its annual reporting requirements in section 7 15.107B to the general assembly annually on or before March 15 . 8 Sec. 2268. Section 260G.6, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 9 amended to read as follows: 10 1. An accelerated career education fund is established 11 in the state treasury under the control of the department of 12 workforce development consisting of moneys appropriated to the 13 fund for purposes of funding the cost of accelerated career 14 education program capital projects. 15 Sec. 2269. TRANSITION PROVISIONS. 16 1. On the effective date of this division of this Act, 17 all unencumbered and unobligated moneys remaining in the 18 accelerated career education fund established in section 260G.6 19 shall be under the control of the department of workforce 20 development. 21 2. a. All agreements entered into by a community college 22 under section 260G.3 prior to the effective date of this 23 division of this Act shall be valid and continue as provided 24 in the terms of the agreement. 25 b. Job credits shall be honored per an agreement entered 26 into under paragraph “a” that includes a provision for program 27 job credits. 28 OLDER AMERICAN COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM 29 Sec. 2270. Section 231.23A, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 30 amended by striking the subsection. 31 Sec. 2271. Section 231.51, Code 2023, is amended to read as 32 follows: 33 -1280- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1280/ 1568
H.F. _____ 231.51 Older American community service employment program. 34 1. The department of workforce development shall direct 35 and administer the older American community service employment 1 program as authorized by the federal Act in coordination with 2 the department of workforce development Older Americans Act of 3 1965, 42 U.S.C. §3001 et seq., as amended . 4 2. The purpose of the program is to foster individual 5 economic self-sufficiency and to increase the number of 6 participants placed in unsubsidized employment in the public 7 and private sectors while maintaining the community service 8 focus of the program. 9 3. Funds appropriated to the department of workforce 10 development from the United States department of labor shall 11 be distributed to subgrantees in accordance with federal 12 requirements. 13 4. The department of workforce development shall require 14 such uniform reporting and financial accounting by subgrantees 15 as may be necessary to fulfill the purposes of this section . 16 5. The older American community service employment program 17 shall be coordinated with the federal Workforce Innovation and 18 Opportunity Act administered by the department of workforce 19 development. 20 Sec. 2272. REPEAL. Section 231.53, Code 2023, is repealed. 21 Sec. 2273. CODE EDITOR DIRECTIVE. 22 1. The Code editor is directed to make the following 23 transfer: 24 Section 231.51 to section 84A.17. 25 2. The Code editor shall correct internal references in the 26 Code and in any enacted legislation as necessary due to the 27 enactment of this section. 28 Sec. 2274. TRANSITION PROVISIONS. On the effective date 29 of this division of this Act, all unencumbered and unobligated 30 moneys remaining in any account or fund under the control of 31 the department on aging and relating to this division of this 32 Act shall be transferred to a comparable fund or account under 33 -1281- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1281/ 1568
H.F. _____ the control of the department of workforce development for 34 purposes of this division of this Act. Notwithstanding section 35 8.33, the moneys transferred in accordance with this subsection 1 shall not revert to the account or fund from which the moneys 2 are appropriated or transferred. 3 VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION 4 Sec. 2275. Section 84A.1, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 5 amended to read as follows: 6 4. The department of workforce development shall include 7 the division of labor services, the division of workers’ 8 compensation, vocational rehabilitation services, and other 9 divisions as appropriate. 10 Sec. 2276. Section 256.1, subsection 1, paragraph d, Code 11 2023, is amended by striking the paragraph. 12 Sec. 2277. Section 256.35A, subsection 2, paragraph b, Code 13 2023, is amended to read as follows: 14 b. In addition, representatives of the department of 15 education workforce development , the division of vocational 16 rehabilitation of the department of education, the department 17 of public health, the department of human services, the Iowa 18 developmental disabilities council, the division of insurance 19 of the department of commerce, and the state board of regents 20 shall serve as ex officio members of the advisory council. Ex 21 officio members shall work together in a collaborative manner 22 to serve as a resource to the advisory council. The council 23 may also form workgroups as necessary to address specific 24 issues within the technical purview of individual members. 25 Sec. 2278. Section 259.2, Code 2023, is amended to read as 26 follows: 27 259.2 Custodian of funds. 28 1. The treasurer of state is custodian of moneys received 29 by the state from appropriations made by the Congress of the 30 United States for the vocational rehabilitation of individuals 31 with disabilities, and may receive and provide for the proper 32 custody of the moneys and make disbursement of them the moneys 33 -1282- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1282/ 1568
H.F. _____ upon the requisition of the director of the department of 34 education workforce development . 35 2. The treasurer of state is appointed custodian of moneys 1 paid by the federal government to the state for the purpose of 2 carrying out the agreement relative to making determinations 3 of disability under Tit. II and Tit. XVI of the federal Social 4 Security Act as amended, 42 U.S.C. ch. 7, and may receive the 5 moneys and make disbursements of them the moneys upon the 6 requisition of the director of the department of education 7 workforce development . 8 Sec. 2279. Section 259.3, Code 2023, is amended to read as 9 follows: 10 259.3 Board and division Division of vocational 11 rehabilitation services . 12 The division of vocational rehabilitation services 13 is established in the department of education workforce 14 development . The director of the department of education 15 workforce development shall cooperate with the United States 16 secretary of education in carrying out the federal law cited 17 in sections 259.1 and 259.2 providing for the vocational 18 rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities. The state 19 board of education shall adopt rules under chapter 17A for the 20 administration of this chapter . 21 Sec. 2280. Section 259.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 22 follows: 23 259.5 Report to governor. 24 The division of vocational rehabilitation services shall 25 report biennially to the governor the condition of vocational 26 rehabilitation within the state, designating the educational 27 institutions, establishments, plants, factories, and other 28 agencies in which training is being given, and include a 29 detailed statement of expenditures of the state and federal 30 funds in the rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities. 31 Sec. 2281. Section 259.6, Code 2023, is amended to read as 32 follows: 33 -1283- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1283/ 1568
H.F. _____ 259.6 Gifts and donations. 34 The division of vocational rehabilitation services may 35 receive gifts and donations from either public or private 1 sources offered unconditionally or under conditions related to 2 the vocational rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities 3 that are consistent with this chapter . 4 Sec. 2282. Section 259.7, Code 2023, is amended to read as 5 follows: 6 259.7 Fund. 7 All the moneys received as gifts or donations shall be 8 deposited in the state treasury and shall constitute a 9 permanent fund to be called the special fund for the vocational 10 rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities, to be used 11 by the director of the department of education workforce 12 development in carrying out the provisions of this chapter or 13 for related purposes. 14 Sec. 2283. Section 259.8, Code 2023, is amended to read as 15 follows: 16 259.8 Report of gifts. 17 A full report of all gifts and donations offered and 18 accepted, together with the names of the donors name of each 19 donor and the respective amounts amount contributed by each 20 donor , and all disbursements from the special fund for the 21 vocational rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities 22 shall be submitted at call or biennially to the governor of the 23 state by the division department of workforce development . 24 Sec. 2284. NEW SECTION . 259.10 Rules. 25 The department of workforce development shall adopt rules 26 under chapter 17A for the administration of this chapter. 27 Sec. 2285. CODE EDITOR DIRECTIVE. 28 1. The Code editor is directed to make the following 29 transfers: 30 a. Section 259.1 to section 84G.1. 31 b. Section 259.2 to section 84G.2. 32 c. Section 259.3 to section 84G.3. 33 -1284- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1284/ 1568
H.F. _____ d. Section 259.4 to section 84G.4. 34 e. Section 259.5 to section 84G.5. 35 f. Section 259.6 to section 84G.6. 1 g. Section 259.7 to section 84G.7. 2 h. Section 259.8 to section 84G.8. 3 i. Section 259.9 to section 84G.9. 4 j. Section 259.10 to section 84G.10. 5 2. The Code editor shall correct internal references in the 6 Code and in any enacted legislation as necessary due to the 7 enactment of this section. 8 Sec. 2286. TRANSITION PROVISION. The agreement between the 9 director of the department of education and the commissioner of 10 the United States social security administration under section 11 259.9 shall remain in full force and effect until amended, 12 repealed, or supplemented by the United States social security 13 administration or by the department of workforce development. 14 APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAM 15 Sec. 2287. Section 15.106A, subsection 2, paragraph a, Code 16 2023, is amended to read as follows: 17 a. That through this section and section 15.106B , the 18 authority has been granted broad general powers and specific 19 program powers over all of the authority’s statutory programs, 20 including but not limited to the programs created pursuant to 21 chapters 15 , 15A , 15B , 15C , 15E , and 15J . 22 Sec. 2288. Section 15B.2, subsection 5, Code 2023, is 23 amended by striking the subsection. 24 Sec. 2289. Section 15B.2, Code 2023, is amended by adding 25 the following new subsections: 26 NEW SUBSECTION . 6A. “Department” means the department of 27 workforce development. 28 NEW SUBSECTION . 9A. “Targeted industries” means the 29 industries of advanced manufacturing, biosciences, and 30 information technology. 31 Sec. 2290. Section 15B.2, subsection 7, Code 2023, is 32 amended to read as follows: 33 -1285- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1285/ 1568
H.F. _____ 7. “Financial assistance” means assistance provided only 34 from the funds, rights, and assets legally available to 35 the authority department and includes but is not limited to 1 assistance in the forms of grants, loans, forgivable loans, and 2 royalty payments. 3 Sec. 2291. Section 15B.3, subsections 1, 2, 3, and 4, Code 4 2023, are amended to read as follows: 5 1. An apprenticeship training program fund is created as a 6 revolving fund in the state treasury under the control of the 7 authority department . 8 2. The fund shall consist of moneys appropriated for 9 purposes of the apprenticeship training program, and any other 10 moneys lawfully available to the authority department for 11 purposes of this chapter . 12 3. Moneys in the fund are appropriated to the authority 13 department for the purposes of this chapter . 14 4. No more than two percent of the total moneys deposited 15 in the fund on July 1 of a fiscal year is appropriated to the 16 authority department for the purposes of administering this 17 chapter . 18 Sec. 2292. Section 15B.3, subsection 6, Code 2023, is 19 amended by striking the subsection. 20 Sec. 2293. Section 15B.4, subsection 1, paragraph a, Code 21 2023, is amended to read as follows: 22 a. An apprenticeship sponsor or lead apprenticeship 23 sponsor that conducts an apprenticeship program that is 24 registered with the United States department of labor, office 25 of apprenticeship, through Iowa, for apprentices who will 26 be employed at worksites located in this state may apply to 27 the authority department for financial assistance under this 28 section if the apprenticeship program includes a minimum of one 29 hundred contact hours per apprentice for each training year of 30 the apprenticeship program. 31 Sec. 2294. Section 15B.4, subsection 2, unnumbered 32 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 33 -1286- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1286/ 1568
H.F. _____ The authority department shall provide financial assistance 34 in the form of training grants to eligible apprenticeship 35 sponsors or lead apprenticeship sponsors in the following 1 manner: 2 Sec. 2295. Section 15B.4, subsection 3, unnumbered 3 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 4 An apprenticeship sponsor or lead apprenticeship sponsor 5 seeking financial assistance under this section shall provide 6 the following information to the authority department : 7 Sec. 2296. Section 15B.4, subsection 3, paragraph e, Code 8 2023, is amended to read as follows: 9 e. Any other information the authority department reasonably 10 determines is necessary. 11 Sec. 2297. Section 15B.4, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 12 amended to read as follows: 13 4. The apprenticeship sponsor or lead apprenticeship 14 sponsor and the authority department shall enter into an 15 agreement regarding the provision of any financial assistance 16 to the apprenticeship sponsor or lead apprenticeship sponsor. 17 Sec. 2298. NEW SECTION . 15B.5 Rules. 18 The department shall adopt rules to administer this chapter. 19 Sec. 2299. 2021 Iowa Acts, chapter 45, section 5, is amended 20 to read as follows: 21 SEC. 5. APPLICABILITY. This Act applies to financial 22 assistance provided by the economic development authority to 23 apprenticeship sponsors and lead apprenticeship sponsors that 24 apply for financial assistance on or after July 1, 2021 , and on 25 or before June 30, 2023 . 26 Sec. 2300. CODE EDITOR DIRECTIVE. 27 1. The Code editor is directed to make the following 28 transfers: 29 a. Section 15B.1 to section 84D.1. 30 b. Section 15B.2 to section 84D.2. 31 c. Section 15B.3 to section 84D.3. 32 d. Section 15B.4 to section 84D.4. 33 -1287- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1287/ 1568
H.F. _____ e. Section 15B.5 to section 84D.5. 34 2. The Code editor shall correct internal references in the 35 Code and in any enacted legislation as necessary due to the 1 enactment of this section. 2 Sec. 2301. TRANSITION PROVISION. All agreements entered 3 into by an apprenticeship sponsor or lead apprenticeship 4 sponsor and the economic development authority regarding the 5 provision of any financial assistance to the apprenticeship 6 sponsor or lead apprenticeship sponsor prior to the effective 7 date of this division of this Act shall be valid and continue 8 as provided in the terms of the agreement. 9 FUTURE READY IOWA REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 10 Sec. 2302. Section 15C.1, subsection 1, paragraph f, Code 11 2023, is amended by striking the paragraph and inserting in 12 lieu thereof the following: 13 f. “Department” means the department of workforce 14 development. 15 Sec. 2303. Section 15C.1, subsection 1, paragraphs g and h, 16 Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 17 g. “Eligible apprenticeable occupation” means an 18 apprenticeable occupation identified by the workforce 19 development board or a community college pursuant to section 20 84A.1B, subsection 14 , as a high-demand job , after consultation 21 with the authority . 22 h. “Financial assistance” means assistance provided only 23 from the funds, rights, and assets legally available to 24 the authority department and includes but is not limited 25 to assistance in the form of a reimbursement grant to 26 support the costs associated with establishing a new 27 eligible apprenticeable occupation or an additional eligible 28 apprenticeable occupation in an applicant’s apprenticeship 29 program. 30 Sec. 2304. Section 15C.1, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 31 amended to read as follows: 32 2. Program created. Subject to an appropriation of funds 33 -1288- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1288/ 1568
H.F. _____ by the general assembly for this purpose, a future ready Iowa 34 registered apprenticeship development program is created 35 which shall be administered by the authority department . The 1 purpose of the program is to provide financial assistance to 2 incentivize small and medium-sized apprenticeship sponsors to 3 establish new or additional eligible apprenticeable occupations 4 in the apprenticeship sponsor’s apprenticeship program in order 5 to support the growth of apprenticeship programs and expand 6 high-quality work-based learning experiences in high-demand 7 fields and careers for persons who are employed in eligible 8 apprenticeable occupations in Iowa. 9 Sec. 2305. Section 15C.1, subsection 3, unnumbered 10 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 11 An apprenticeship sponsor may apply to the authority 12 department , on forms provided by the authority department and 13 in accordance with the authority’s department’s instructions, 14 to receive financial assistance under the program. The 15 authority department shall provide upon request and on the 16 authority’s department’s internet site information about the 17 program, the application, application instructions, and the 18 application period established each year for funding available 19 under the program. The application shall include a description 20 of how the financial assistance awarded under this section 21 would be used to establish an apprenticeship program or add new 22 or additional apprenticeable occupations to the apprenticeship 23 sponsor’s apprenticeship program and the anticipated program 24 expenses identified by the applicant. 25 Sec. 2306. Section 15C.1, subsection 3, paragraph a, 26 subparagraphs (1) and (2), Code 2023, are amended to read as 27 follows: 28 (1) Twenty or fewer apprentices are registered in the 29 existing apprenticeship program as of December 31 of the 30 calendar year prior to the date the authority department 31 receives the apprenticeship sponsor’s application. 32 (2) More than seventy percent of the applicant’s 33 -1289- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1289/ 1568
H.F. _____ apprentices shall be are residents of Iowa, and the remainder 34 of the applicant’s apprentices shall be are residents of states 35 contiguous to Iowa. In determining the number of apprentices 1 in an applicant’s apprenticeship program, the authority 2 department may calculate the average number of apprentices in 3 the program within the most recent two-year period. 4 Sec. 2307. Section 15C.1, subsections 4 and 5, Code 2023, 5 are amended to read as follows: 6 4. Rules. The authority department shall adopt rules 7 pursuant to chapter 17A establishing a staff review and 8 application approval process, application scoring criteria, the 9 minimum score necessary for approval of financial assistance, 10 procedures for notification of an award of financial 11 assistance, the terms of agreement between the apprenticeship 12 sponsor and the authority department , and any other rules 13 deemed necessary for the implementation and administration of 14 this section . 15 5. Agreement. Prior to distributing financial assistance 16 under this section , the authority department shall enter 17 into an agreement with the apprenticeship sponsor awarded 18 financial assistance in accordance with this section , and the 19 financial assistance recipient shall confirm the expenses for 20 establishing the program or adding the additional occupations 21 as identified in the approved application, and shall meet all 22 terms established by the authority department for receipt of 23 financial assistance under this section . 24 Sec. 2308. Section 15C.1, subsection 6, paragraph b, Code 25 2023, is amended to read as follows: 26 b. Notwithstanding section 8.33 , moneys appropriated to the 27 authority department by the general assembly for purposes of 28 this section that remain unencumbered or unobligated at the 29 end of the fiscal year shall not revert to the general fund 30 but shall remain available for expenditure for the purposes 31 designated in subsequent fiscal years. 32 Sec. 2309. CODE EDITOR DIRECTIVE. 33 -1290- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1290/ 1568
H.F. _____ 1. The Code editor is directed to make the following 34 transfer: 35 Section 15C.1 to section 84E.1. 1 2. The Code editor shall correct internal references in the 2 Code and in any enacted legislation as necessary due to the 3 enactment of this section, including references to chapter 15C. 4 Sec. 2310. TRANSITION PROVISION. All agreements entered 5 into by an apprenticeship sponsor and the economic development 6 authority under section 15C.1, subsection 5, prior to the 7 effective date of this division of this Act shall be valid and 8 continue as provided in the terms of the agreement. 9 FUTURE READY IOWA EXPANDED REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP 10 OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM 11 Sec. 2311. Section 15C.2, subsection 1, paragraph e, Code 12 2023, is amended by striking the paragraph and inserting in 13 lieu thereof the following: 14 e. “Department” means the department of workforce 15 development. 16 Sec. 2312. Section 15C.2, subsection 1, paragraph h, Code 17 2023, is amended to read as follows: 18 h. “Financial assistance” means assistance provided only 19 from the funds, rights, and assets legally available to 20 the authority department and includes but is not limited 21 to assistance in the form of a reimbursement grant of one 22 thousand dollars per apprentice in an eligible apprenticeable 23 occupation. 24 Sec. 2313. Section 15C.2, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 25 amended to read as follows: 26 2. Program created. Subject to an appropriation of funds 27 by the general assembly for this purpose, a future ready Iowa 28 expanded registered apprenticeship opportunities program 29 is created which shall be administered by the authority 30 department . The purpose of the program is to provide 31 financial assistance to encourage apprenticeship sponsors of 32 apprenticeship programs with twenty or fewer apprentices to 33 -1291- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1291/ 1568
H.F. _____ maintain apprenticeship programs in high-demand occupations. 34 Sec. 2314. Section 15C.2, subsection 3, unnumbered 35 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 1 An eligible apprenticeship sponsor may apply to the 2 authority department , on forms provided by the authority 3 department and in accordance with the authority’s department’s 4 instructions, to receive financial assistance under the 5 program. The authority department shall provide upon request 6 and on the authority’s department’s internet site information 7 about the program, the application, application instructions, 8 and the application period established each year for funding 9 available under the program. 10 Sec. 2315. Section 15C.2, subsection 3, paragraph a, 11 subparagraphs (1) and (2), Code 2023, are amended to read as 12 follows: 13 (1) Twenty or fewer apprentices are registered in the 14 apprenticeship program as of December 31 of the calendar 15 year prior to the date the authority department receives the 16 eligible apprenticeship sponsor’s application. 17 (2) More than seventy percent of the applicant’s 18 apprentices are residents of Iowa, and the remainder of the 19 applicant’s apprentices are residents of states contiguous 20 to Iowa. In determining the number of apprentices in an 21 applicant’s apprenticeship program, the authority department 22 may calculate the average number of apprentices in the program 23 within the most recent two-year period. 24 Sec. 2316. Section 15C.2, subsections 4 and 5, Code 2023, 25 are amended to read as follows: 26 4. Rules. The authority department shall adopt rules 27 pursuant to chapter 17A establishing a staff review and 28 application approval process, application scoring criteria, the 29 minimum score necessary for approval of financial assistance, 30 procedures for notification of an award of financial 31 assistance, the terms of agreement between the apprenticeship 32 sponsor and the authority department , and any other rules 33 -1292- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1292/ 1568
H.F. _____ deemed necessary for the implementation and administration of 34 this section . 35 5. Agreement. Prior to distributing financial assistance 1 under this section , the authority department shall enter into 2 an agreement with the eligible apprenticeship sponsor awarded 3 financial assistance in accordance with this section , and 4 the financial assistance recipient shall confirm the number 5 of apprentices in eligible apprenticeable occupations as 6 identified in the approved application, and shall meet all 7 terms established by the authority department for receipt of 8 financial assistance under this section . 9 Sec. 2317. Section 15C.2, subsection 7, paragraph b, Code 10 2023, is amended to read as follows: 11 b. Notwithstanding section 8.33 , moneys appropriated to the 12 authority department by the general assembly for purposes of 13 this section that remain unencumbered or unobligated at the 14 end of the fiscal year shall not revert to the general fund 15 but shall remain available for expenditure for the purposes 16 designated in subsequent fiscal years. 17 Sec. 2318. CODE EDITOR DIRECTIVE. 18 1. The Code editor is directed to make the following 19 transfer: 20 Section 15C.2 to section 84E.2. 21 2. The Code editor shall correct internal references in the 22 Code and in any enacted legislation as necessary due to the 23 enactment of this section, including references to chapter 15C. 24 Sec. 2319. TRANSITION PROVISION. All agreements entered 25 into by an apprenticeship sponsor and the economic development 26 authority under section 15C.2, subsection 5, regarding the 27 provision of any financial assistance to the apprenticeship 28 sponsor prior to the effective date of this division of this 29 Act shall be valid and continue as provided in the terms of the 30 agreement. 31 EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES 32 Sec. 2320. Section 94A.1, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 33 -1293- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1293/ 1568
H.F. _____ amended to read as follows: 34 2. “Commissioner” “Director” means the labor commissioner, 35 appointed pursuant to section 91.2 , director of the department 1 of workforce development or the labor commissioner’s director’s 2 designee. 3 Sec. 2321. Section 94A.2, Code 2023, is amended to read as 4 follows: 5 94A.2 Licensing. 6 1. An employment agency shall obtain a license from the 7 commissioner director prior to transacting any business. 8 Licenses expire on June 30 of each year. 9 2. A license application shall be in the form prescribed by 10 the commissioner director and shall be accompanied by all of 11 the following: 12 a. A surety company bond in the sum of thirty thousand 13 dollars, to be approved by the commissioner director and 14 conditioned to pay any damages that may accrue to any person 15 due to a wrongful act or violation of law on the part of the 16 applicant in the conduct of business. 17 b. The schedule of fees to be charged by the employment 18 agency. 19 c. All contract forms to be signed by an employee. 20 d. An application fee of seventy-five dollars. 21 3. The commissioner director shall grant or deny a license 22 within thirty days from the filing date of a completed 23 application. 24 4. The commissioner director may revoke, suspend, or annul a 25 license in accordance with chapter 17A upon good cause pursuant 26 to rules adopted by the director . 27 Sec. 2322. Section 94A.4, subsection 4, paragraph d, Code 28 2023, is amended to read as follows: 29 d. Charge an employee any fee greater than the fee schedule 30 on file with the commissioner director without prior consent 31 of the commissioner director . 32 Sec. 2323. Section 94A.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 33 -1294- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1294/ 1568
H.F. _____ follows: 34 94A.5 Powers and duties of the commissioner director . 35 1. At any time, the commissioner The director may examine 1 the records, books, and any papers relating to the conduct and 2 operation of an employment agency at any time . 3 2. The commissioner shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 4 17A to administer this chapter . 5 Sec. 2324. Section 94A.6, Code 2023, is amended to read as 6 follows: 7 94A.6 Violations. 8 1. A person who violates a provision of this chapter or who 9 refuses the commissioner director access to records, books, and 10 papers pursuant to an examination under section 94A.5 shall be 11 guilty of a simple misdemeanor. 12 2. If a person violates a provision of this chapter or 13 refuses the commissioner director access to records, books, 14 and papers pursuant to an examination under section 94A.5 , the 15 commissioner director shall assess a civil penalty against the 16 person in an amount not greater than two thousand dollars. 17 Sec. 2325. NEW SECTION . 94A.7 Rules. 18 1. The director shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A to 19 administer this chapter. 20 2. The director may establish rules pursuant to chapter 21 17A to assess and collect interest on fees and penalties owed 22 to the department of workforce development. The director may 23 delay or, following written notice, deny the issuance of a 24 license, if the applicant for the license owes a debt to the 25 department of workforce development. 26 Sec. 2326. CODE EDITOR DIRECTIVE. 27 1. The Code editor is directed to make the following 28 transfers: 29 a. Section 94A.1 to section 84H.1. 30 b. Section 94A.2 to section 84H.2. 31 c. Section 94A.3 to section 84H.3. 32 d. Section 94A.4 to section 84H.4. 33 -1295- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1295/ 1568
H.F. _____ e. Section 94A.5 to section 84H.5. 34 f. Section 94A.6 to section 84H.6. 35 g. Section 94A.7 to section 84H.7. 1 2. The Code editor shall correct internal references in the 2 Code and in any enacted legislation as necessary due to the 3 enactment of this section. 4 REPORTS AND RECORDS 5 Sec. 2327. Section 91.12, Code 2023, is amended to read as 6 follows: 7 91.12 Reports and records to division of labor services . 8 1. An owner, operator, or manager of every factory, 9 mill, workshop, mine, store, railway, business house, public 10 or private work, or any other establishment where labor is 11 employed, shall submit to the division of labor services 12 department of workforce development reports in the form 13 and manner prescribed by the commissioner director of the 14 department of workforce development by rule , for the purpose of 15 compiling labor statistics. The owner, operator, or business 16 manager shall submit the reports within sixty days from receipt 17 of notice, and shall certify under oath the accuracy of the 18 reports. For purposes of this section, “factory” , “mill” , 19 “workshop” , “mine” , “store” , “railway” , “business house” , and 20 “public or private work” shall mean any factory, mill, workshop, 21 mine, store, railway, business house, or public or private work 22 where wage earners are employed for compensation. 23 2. Notwithstanding chapter 22 , records containing submitted 24 under subsection 1 that contain identifiable financial 25 institution or credit card account numbers obtained by the 26 commissioner shall be kept confidential. 27 3. a. Any officer or employee of the department of 28 workforce development who makes unlawful use of a report 29 submitted under subsection 1 shall be guilty of a serious 30 misdemeanor. 31 b. Any person who has access to a report submitted under 32 subsection 1 who makes unlawful use of the report shall be 33 -1296- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1296/ 1568
H.F. _____ guilty of a serious misdemeanor. 34 c. Any owner, operator, or manager of a factory, mill, 35 workshop, mine, store, railway, business house, or public or 1 private work who fails to submit the report required under 2 subsection 1 shall be guilty of a simple misdemeanor. 3 4. The director of the department of workforce development 4 shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A to administer this 5 section. 6 Sec. 2328. CODE EDITOR DIRECTIVE. 7 1. The Code editor is directed to make the following 8 transfer: 9 Section 91.12 to section 84A.18. 10 2. The Code editor shall correct internal references in the 11 Code and in any enacted legislation as necessary due to the 12 enactment of this section. 13 ADULT EDUCATION 14 Sec. 2329. NEW SECTION . 84A.19 Adult education and literacy 15 programs. 16 1. For purposes of this section, unless the context 17 otherwise requires: 18 a. “Adult education and literacy programs” means adult basic 19 education, adult education leading to a high school equivalency 20 diploma under chapter 259A, English as a second language 21 instruction, and workplace and family literacy instruction. 22 b. “Community colleges” means the same as defined in section 23 260C.2. 24 2. The department of workforce development and community 25 colleges shall jointly implement adult education and literacy 26 programs to assist adults and youths sixteen years of age and 27 older who are not in school in obtaining the knowledge and 28 skills necessary for further education, work, and community 29 involvement. 30 3. The department of workforce development, in consultation 31 with community colleges, shall prescribe standards for adult 32 education and literacy programs including but not limited 33 -1297- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1297/ 1568
H.F. _____ to contextualized and integrated instruction, assessments, 34 instructor qualification and professional development, data 35 collection and reporting, and performance benchmarks. 1 4. The department of workforce development, in consultation 2 with community colleges, shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 3 17A to administer this section. 4 Sec. 2330. Section 260C.50, Code 2023, is amended to read 5 as follows: 6 260C.50 Adult education and literacy programs . 7 1. For purposes of this section , “adult education and 8 literacy programs means adult basic education, adult education 9 leading to a high school equivalency diploma under chapter 10 259A , English as a second language instruction, workplace and 11 family literacy instruction, or integrated basic education and 12 technical skills instruction. 13 2. The department and the community colleges shall jointly 14 implement adult education and literacy programs to assist 15 adults and youths sixteen years of age and older who are not 16 in school in obtaining the knowledge and skills necessary for 17 further education, work, and community involvement. 18 3. The state board, in consultation with the community 19 colleges, shall prescribe standards for adult education and 20 literacy programs including but not limited to contextualized 21 and integrated instruction, assessments, instructor 22 qualification and professional development, data collection and 23 reporting, and performance benchmarks. 24 4. The state board, in consultation with the community 25 colleges, shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A to 26 administer this section . 27 DIVISION XII 28 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 29 IOWA LOTTERY 30 Sec. 2331. Section 7E.6, subsection 3, Code 2023, is amended 31 to read as follows: 32 3. Any position of membership on the board of the Iowa 33 -1298- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1298/ 1568
H.F. _____ lottery authority board created in section 99G.8 shall receive 34 compensation of fifty dollars per day and expenses. 35 Sec. 2332. Section 68B.35, subsection 2, paragraph e, Code 1 2023, is amended to read as follows: 2 e. Members of the state banking council, the Iowa ethics 3 and campaign disclosure board, the credit union review board, 4 the economic development authority, the employment appeal 5 board, the environmental protection commission, the health 6 facilities council, the Iowa finance authority, the Iowa public 7 employees’ retirement system investment board, the board of 8 the Iowa lottery authority board created in section 99G.8 , the 9 natural resource commission, the board of parole, the petroleum 10 underground storage tank fund board, the public employment 11 relations board, the state racing and gaming commission, the 12 state board of regents, the transportation commission, the 13 office of consumer advocate, the utilities board, the Iowa 14 telecommunications and technology commission, and any full-time 15 members of other boards and commissions as defined under 16 section 7E.4 who receive an annual salary for their service 17 on the board or commission. The Iowa ethics and campaign 18 disclosure board shall conduct an annual review to determine 19 if members of any other board, commission, or authority should 20 file a statement and shall require the filing of a statement 21 pursuant to rules adopted pursuant to chapter 17A . 22 Sec. 2333. Section 99B.1, subsection 22, Code 2023, is 23 amended to read as follows: 24 22. “Merchandise” means goods or services that are bought 25 and sold in the regular course of business. “Merchandise” 26 includes lottery tickets or shares sold or authorized under 27 chapter 99G . The value of the lottery ticket or share is the 28 price of the lottery ticket or share as established by the Iowa 29 lottery authority department of revenue pursuant to chapter 30 99G . “Merchandise” includes a gift card if the gift card is not 31 redeemable for cash. 32 Sec. 2334. Section 99G.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 33 -1299- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1299/ 1568
H.F. _____ follows: 34 99G.1 Title. 35 This chapter may be cited as the “Iowa Lottery Authority 1 Act” . 2 Sec. 2335. Section 99G.2, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 3 amended by striking the subsection. 4 Sec. 2336. Section 99G.3, subsections 2 and 4, Code 2023, 5 are amended by striking the subsections. 6 Sec. 2337. Section 99G.3, Code 2023, is amended by adding 7 the following new subsections: 8 NEW SUBSECTION . 4A. “Department” means the department of 9 revenue. 10 NEW SUBSECTION . 4B. “Director” means the director of the 11 department of revenue or the director’s designee. 12 Sec. 2338. Section 99G.3, subsections 3, 7, 14, and 18, Code 13 2023, are amended to read as follows: 14 3. “Board” means the board of directors of the authority 15 Iowa lottery created in section 99G.8 . 16 7. “Lottery” , “lotteries” , “lottery game” , “lottery games” , 17 or “lottery products” means any game of chance approved by the 18 board and operated pursuant to this chapter and games using 19 mechanical or electronic devices, provided that the authority 20 department shall not authorize a monitor vending machine or 21 a player-activated gaming machine that utilizes an internal 22 randomizer to determine winning and nonwinning plays and that 23 upon random internal selection of a winning play dispenses 24 coins, currency, or a ticket, credit, or token to the player 25 that is redeemable for cash or a prize, and excluding gambling 26 or gaming conducted pursuant to chapter 99B , 99D , or 99F . 27 14. “Retailer” means a person who sells lottery tickets 28 or shares on behalf of the authority department pursuant to a 29 license issued by the authority department . 30 18. “Vendor” means a person who provides or proposes to 31 provide goods or services to the authority department pursuant 32 to a major procurement contract, but does not include an 33 -1300- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1300/ 1568
H.F. _____ employee of the authority department under this chapter , a 34 retailer, or a state agency or instrumentality thereof. 35 Sec. 2339. Section 99G.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 1 follows: 2 99G.4 Iowa lottery authority created. 3 1. An Iowa lottery authority is created , effective 4 September 1, 2003, which shall administer the state lottery 5 be administered by the department . The authority shall be 6 deemed to be a public authority and an instrumentality of the 7 state, and not a state agency. However, the authority shall be 8 considered a state agency for purposes of chapters 17A , 21 , 22 , 9 28E , 68B , 91B , 97B , 509A , and 669 . 10 2. The income and property of the authority department under 11 this chapter shall be exempt from all state and local taxes, 12 and the sale of lottery tickets and shares issued and sold by 13 the authority department and its retail licensees shall be 14 exempt from all state and local sales taxes. 15 Sec. 2340. Section 99G.5, Code 2023, is amended by striking 16 the section and inserting in lieu thereof the following: 17 99G.5 Lottery administrator. 18 1. An administrator of the lottery under this chapter shall 19 be appointed by the governor subject to confirmation by the 20 senate and shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. The 21 administrator shall be qualified by training and experience to 22 manage a lottery. 23 2. The salary of the lottery administrator shall be set by 24 the governor within the applicable salary range established by 25 the general assembly. 26 3. The lottery administrator shall be an employee of the 27 department and shall direct the day-to-day operations and 28 management of the lottery under this chapter as specified by 29 the director and department. 30 Sec. 2341. Section 99G.6, Code 2023, is amended to read as 31 follows: 32 99G.6 Power to administer oaths and take testimony —— 33 -1301- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1301/ 1568
H.F. _____ subpoena. 34 The chief executive officer director or the chief executive 35 officer’s director’s designee if authorized to conduct an 1 inquiry, investigation, or hearing under this chapter may 2 administer oaths and take testimony under oath relative 3 to the matter of inquiry, investigation, or hearing. At a 4 hearing ordered by the chief executive officer director , the 5 chief executive officer director or the designee may subpoena 6 witnesses and require the production of records, paper, or 7 documents pertinent to the hearing. 8 Sec. 2342. Section 99G.7, subsection 1, unnumbered 9 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 10 The chief executive officer of the authority director 11 shall direct and supervise all administrative and technical 12 activities in accordance with the provisions of this chapter 13 and with the administrative rules, policies, and procedures 14 adopted by the board department . The chief executive officer 15 director shall do all of the following: 16 Sec. 2343. Section 99G.7, subsection 1, paragraphs b, d, e, 17 f, g, and i, Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 18 b. Employ an executive vice president, who shall act as 19 chief executive officer in the absence of the chief executive 20 officer, and employ and direct other such personnel as deemed 21 necessary. 22 d. Promote or provide for promotion of the lottery and 23 any functions related to the authority department under this 24 chapter . 25 e. Prepare a budget for the approval of the board activities 26 of the department under this chapter . 27 f. Require bond from such retailers and vendors in such 28 amounts as required by the board department . 29 g. Report semiannually to the general assembly’s standing 30 committees on government oversight regarding the operations of 31 the authority department under this chapter . 32 i. Perform other duties generally associated with a chief 33 -1302- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1302/ 1568
H.F. _____ executive officer of an authority of an entrepreneurial nature 34 as necessary to administer this chapter . 35 Sec. 2344. Section 99G.7, subsections 2, 3, and 4, Code 1 2023, are amended to read as follows: 2 2. The chief executive officer director shall conduct an 3 ongoing study of the operation and administration of lottery 4 laws similar to this chapter in other states or countries, 5 of available literature on the subject, of federal laws and 6 regulations which may affect the operation of the lottery 7 and of the reaction of citizens of this state to existing 8 or proposed features of lottery games with a view toward 9 implementing improvements that will tend to serve the purposes 10 of this chapter . 11 3. The chief executive officer director may for good cause 12 suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew any contract entered into 13 in accordance with the provisions of this chapter or the 14 administrative rules, policies, and procedures of the board. 15 4. The chief executive officer or the chief executive 16 officer’s designee director may conduct hearings and administer 17 oaths to persons for the purpose of assuring the security 18 or integrity of lottery operations or to determine the 19 qualifications of or compliance by vendors and retailers. 20 Sec. 2345. Section 99G.8, subsections 1, 4, 6, and 13, Code 21 2023, are amended to read as follows: 22 1. The authority shall be administered by a A board of 23 directors comprised of five members appointed by the governor 24 subject to confirmation by the senate is created within 25 the department . Board members appointed when the senate is 26 not in session shall serve only until the end of the next 27 regular session of the general assembly, unless confirmed 28 by the senate. The board shall provide the director with 29 private-sector perspectives of a large marketing enterprise. 30 4. No officer or employee of the authority department under 31 this chapter shall be a member of the board. 32 6. A majority of members in office shall constitute a quorum 33 -1303- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1303/ 1568
H.F. _____ for the transaction of any business and for the exercise of any 34 power or function of the authority board . 35 13. Board members shall not have any direct or indirect 1 interest in an undertaking that puts their personal interest 2 in conflict with that of the authority department under this 3 chapter including but not limited to an interest in a major 4 procurement contract or a participating retailer. 5 Sec. 2346. Section 99G.8, subsection 15, Code 2023, is 6 amended by striking the subsection and inserting in lieu 7 thereof the following: 8 15. The board shall adopt game-specific rules. The 9 promulgation of game-specific rules shall not be subject to 10 the requirements of chapter 17A. However, game-specific rules 11 shall be made available to the public prior to the time the 12 games go on sale and shall be kept on file at the office of the 13 department. 14 Sec. 2347. Section 99G.9, Code 2023, is amended by striking 15 the section and inserting in lieu thereof the following: 16 99G.9 Department duties —— rules. 17 1. The department, in consultation with the board, shall 18 adopt policies and procedures and promulgate administrative 19 rules pursuant to chapter 17A relating to the management and 20 operation of the department under this chapter. 21 2. Administrative rules promulgated pursuant to this 22 section may include but shall not be limited to the following: 23 a. The type of games to be conducted. 24 b. The sale price of tickets or shares and the manner 25 of sale, including but not limited to authorization of sale 26 of tickets or shares at a discount for marketing purposes; 27 provided, however, that a retailer may accept payment by cash, 28 check, money order, debit card, or electronic funds transfer 29 and shall not extend or arrange credit for the purchase of a 30 ticket or share. As used in this section, “cash” means United 31 States currency. 32 c. The number and amount of prizes, including but not 33 -1304- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1304/ 1568
H.F. _____ limited to prizes of free tickets or shares in lottery games 34 conducted by the department and merchandise prizes. The 35 department shall maintain and make available for public 1 inspection at its offices during regular business hours a 2 detailed listing of the estimated number of prizes of each 3 particular denomination that are expected to be awarded in 4 any game that is on sale or the estimated odds of winning the 5 prizes and, after the end of the claim period, shall maintain 6 and make available a listing of the total number of tickets 7 or shares sold in a game and the number of prizes of each 8 denomination that were awarded. 9 d. The method and location of selecting or validating 10 winning tickets or shares. 11 e. The manner and time of payment of prizes, which may 12 include lump-sum payments or installments over a period of 13 years. 14 f. The manner of payment of prizes to the holders of winning 15 tickets or shares after performing validation procedures 16 appropriate to the game and as specified by the board. 17 g. The frequency of games and drawings or selection of 18 winning tickets or shares. 19 h. The means of conducting drawings, provided that drawings 20 shall be open to the public and witnessed by an independent 21 certified public accountant. Equipment used to select winning 22 tickets or shares or participants for prizes shall be examined 23 by an independent certified public accountant prior to and 24 after each drawing. 25 i. The manner and amount of compensation to lottery 26 retailers. 27 j. Any and all other matters necessary, desirable, or 28 convenient toward ensuring the efficient and effective 29 operation of lottery games, the continued entertainment and 30 convenience of the public, and the integrity of the lottery. 31 3. The department shall perform such other functions as 32 specified by this chapter. 33 -1305- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1305/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 2348. Section 99G.10, Code 2023, is amended by striking 34 the section and inserting in lieu thereof the following: 35 99G.10 Lottery personnel. 1 1. The director shall have the sole power to designate 2 particular employees as key personnel, but may take advice 3 from the department of administrative services in making any 4 such designations. All key personnel shall be exempt from 5 the merit system described in chapter 8A, subchapter IV. The 6 director shall have the sole power to employ, classify, and fix 7 the compensation of key personnel. All other employees shall 8 be employed, classified, and compensated in accordance with 9 chapter 8A, subchapter IV, and chapter 20. 10 2. An employee of the department under this chapter shall 11 not have a financial interest in any vendor doing business 12 or proposing to do business with the department under this 13 chapter. However, an employee may own shares of a mutual fund 14 which may hold shares of a vendor corporation provided the 15 employee does not have the ability to influence the investment 16 functions of the mutual fund. 17 3. An employee of the department with decision-making 18 authority under this chapter shall not participate in any 19 decision involving a retailer with whom the employee has a 20 financial interest. 21 4. A background investigation shall be conducted by 22 the department of public safety, division of criminal 23 investigation, on each applicant who has reached the final 24 selection process prior to employment by the department under 25 this chapter. For positions not designated as sensitive by the 26 department, the investigation may consist of a state criminal 27 history background check, work history, and financial review. 28 The department shall identify those sensitive positions of the 29 department under this chapter which require full background 30 investigations, which positions shall include, at a minimum, 31 any officer of the department under this chapter, and any 32 employee with operational management responsibilities, security 33 -1306- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1306/ 1568
H.F. _____ duties, or system maintenance or programming responsibilities 34 related to the department’s data processing or network 35 hardware, software, communication, or related systems under 1 this chapter. In addition to a work history and financial 2 review, a full background investigation may include a 3 national criminal history check through the federal bureau of 4 investigation. The screening of employees through the federal 5 bureau of investigation shall be conducted by submission of 6 fingerprints through the state criminal history repository to 7 the federal bureau of investigation. The results of background 8 investigations conducted pursuant to this section shall not be 9 considered public records under chapter 22. 10 5. A person who has been convicted of a felony or bookmaking 11 or other form of illegal gambling or of a crime involving moral 12 turpitude shall not be employed by the department under this 13 chapter. 14 6. The department shall bond employees with access to 15 authority funds or lottery revenue under this chapter in such 16 an amount as provided by the department and may bond other 17 employees under this chapter as deemed necessary. 18 Sec. 2349. Section 99G.11, subsections 1, 2, and 3, Code 19 2023, are amended to read as follows: 20 1. A member of the board, any officer, or other employee of 21 the authority department under this chapter shall not directly 22 or indirectly, individually, as a member of a partnership or 23 other association, or as a shareholder, director, or officer 24 of a corporation have an interest in a business that contracts 25 for the operation or marketing of the lottery as authorized by 26 this chapter , unless the business is controlled or operated by 27 a consortium of lotteries in which the authority department has 28 an interest. 29 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 68B , a person 30 contracting or seeking to contract with the state to supply 31 gaming equipment or materials for use in the operation of the 32 lottery, an applicant for a license to sell tickets or shares 33 -1307- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1307/ 1568
H.F. _____ in the lottery, or a retailer shall not offer a member of 34 the board, any officer, or other employee of the authority 35 department under this chapter , or a member of their immediate 1 family a gift, gratuity, or other thing having a value of 2 more than the limits established in chapter 68B , other than 3 food and beverage consumed at a meal. For purposes of this 4 subsection , “member of their immediate family” means a spouse, 5 child, stepchild, brother, brother-in-law, stepbrother, 6 sister, sister-in-law, stepsister, parent, parent-in-law, or 7 step-parent of the board member, the officer, or other employee 8 who resides in the same household in the same principal 9 residence of the board member, officer, or other employee. 10 3. If a board member, officer, or other employee of the 11 authority department under this chapter violates a provision of 12 this section , the board member, officer, or employee shall be 13 immediately removed from the office or position. 14 Sec. 2350. Section 99G.12, subsection 2, paragraphs a and b, 15 Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 16 a. The self-service kiosk shall be owned or leased by the 17 authority department . 18 b. The self-service kiosk shall only be located in a retail 19 location licensed by the authority department pursuant to this 20 chapter . The authority department shall determine, in its sole 21 discretion, the placement of the self-service kiosk. 22 Sec. 2351. Section 99G.21, subsections 1, 3, 4, and 5, Code 23 2023, are amended to read as follows: 24 1. Funds of the state shall not be used or obligated to pay 25 the expenses or prizes of the authority department under this 26 chapter . 27 3. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any 28 purchase of real property and any borrowing of more than one 29 million dollars by the authority department for purposes of 30 this chapter shall require written notice from the authority 31 department to the general assembly’s standing committees on 32 government oversight and the prior approval of the executive 33 -1308- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1308/ 1568
H.F. _____ council. 34 4. The powers enumerated in this section are cumulative of 35 and in addition to those powers enumerated elsewhere in this 1 chapter and no such powers limit or restrict any other powers 2 of the authority department under this chapter . 3 5. Departments, boards, commissions, or other agencies of 4 this state shall provide reasonable assistance and services to 5 the authority department for purposes of this chapter upon the 6 request of the chief executive officer director . 7 Sec. 2352. Section 99G.21, subsection 2, unnumbered 8 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 9 The authority department shall have any and all powers 10 necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the 11 purposes and provisions of this chapter which are not in 12 conflict with the Constitution of the State of Iowa, including, 13 but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the 14 following powers: 15 Sec. 2353. Section 99G.21, subsection 2, paragraphs f, l, p, 16 and q, Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 17 f. To enter into written agreements with one or more other 18 states or territories of the United States, or one or more 19 political subdivisions of another state or territory of the 20 United States, or any entity lawfully operating a lottery 21 outside the United States for the operation, marketing, and 22 promotion of a joint lottery or joint lottery game. For 23 the purposes of this subsection , any lottery with which the 24 authority reaches an agreement or compact shall meet the 25 criteria for security, integrity, and finance set by the board 26 department . 27 l. To enter into contracts of any and all types on such 28 terms and conditions as the authority department may determine 29 necessary. 30 p. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the 31 contrary, to purchase meals for attendees at authority business 32 meetings of the department pursuant to this chapter . 33 -1309- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1309/ 1568
H.F. _____ q. To exercise all powers generally exercised by private 34 businesses engaged in entrepreneurial pursuits necessary to 35 administer this chapter , unless the exercise of such a power 1 would violate the terms of this chapter or of the Constitution 2 of this state. 3 Sec. 2354. Section 99G.22, subsections 1, 3, 5, and 6, Code 4 2023, are amended to read as follows: 5 1. The authority department shall investigate the financial 6 responsibility, security, and integrity of any lottery system 7 vendor who is a finalist in submitting a bid, proposal, or 8 offer as part of a major procurement contract. Before a major 9 procurement contract is awarded, the division of criminal 10 investigation of the department of public safety shall 11 conduct a background investigation of the vendor to whom the 12 contract is to be awarded. The chief executive officer and 13 board director shall consult with the division of criminal 14 investigation and shall provide for the scope of the background 15 investigation and due diligence to be conducted in connection 16 with major procurement contracts. At the time of submitting 17 a bid, proposal, or offer to the authority department on a 18 major procurement contract, the authority department shall 19 require that each vendor submit to the division of criminal 20 investigation appropriate investigation authorization to 21 facilitate this investigation, together with an advance 22 of funds to meet the anticipated investigation costs. If 23 the division of criminal investigation determines that 24 additional funds are required to complete an investigation, 25 the vendor will be so advised. The background investigation 26 by the division of criminal investigation may include a 27 national criminal history check through the federal bureau of 28 investigation. The screening of vendors or their employees 29 through the federal bureau of investigation shall be conducted 30 by submission of fingerprints through the state criminal 31 history repository to the federal bureau of investigation. 32 3. A major procurement contract shall not be entered into 33 -1310- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1310/ 1568
H.F. _____ with any lottery system vendor who has not complied with the 34 disclosure requirements described in this section , and any 35 contract with such a vendor is voidable at the option of the 1 authority department . Any contract with a vendor that does 2 not comply with the requirements for periodically updating 3 such disclosures during the tenure of the contract as may be 4 specified in such contract may be terminated by the authority 5 department . The provisions of this section shall be construed 6 broadly and liberally to achieve the ends of full disclosure 7 of all information necessary to allow for a full and complete 8 evaluation by the authority department of the competence, 9 integrity, background, and character of vendors for major 10 procurements. 11 5. A major procurement contract shall not be entered into 12 with any vendor if such vendor has an ownership interest in an 13 entity that had supplied consultation services under contract 14 to the authority department under this chapter regarding the 15 request for proposals pertaining to those particular goods or 16 services. 17 6. If, based on the results of a background investigation, 18 the board department determines that the best interests of 19 the authority department , including but not limited to the 20 authority’s department’s reputation for integrity, would be 21 served thereby, the board department may disqualify a potential 22 vendor from contracting with the authority department for a 23 major procurement contract or from acting as a subcontractor in 24 connection with a contract for a major procurement contract. 25 Sec. 2355. Section 99G.23, Code 2023, is amended to read as 26 follows: 27 99G.23 Vendor bonding, tax filing, and competitive bidding. 28 1. The authority department may purchase, lease, or 29 lease-purchase such goods or services as are necessary for 30 effectuating the purposes of this chapter . The authority 31 department may make procurements that integrate functions 32 such as lottery game design, lottery ticket distribution to 33 -1311- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1311/ 1568
H.F. _____ retailers, supply of goods and services, and advertising. In 34 all procurement decisions under this chapter , the authority 35 department shall take into account the particularly sensitive 1 nature of the lottery and shall act to promote and ensure 2 security, honesty, fairness, and integrity in the operation and 3 administration of the lottery and the objectives of raising net 4 proceeds for state programs. 5 2. Each vendor shall, at the execution of the contract 6 with the authority department pursuant to this chapter , post 7 a performance bond or letter of credit from a bank or credit 8 provider acceptable to the authority department in an amount 9 as deemed necessary by the authority department for that 10 particular bid or contract. 11 3. Each vendor shall be qualified to do business in this 12 state and shall file appropriate tax returns as provided by the 13 laws of this state. 14 4. All major procurement contracts must be competitively 15 bid pursuant to policies and procedures approved by the board 16 department unless there is only one qualified vendor and that 17 vendor has an exclusive right to offer the service or product. 18 Sec. 2356. Section 99G.24, Code 2023, is amended to read as 19 follows: 20 99G.24 Retailer compensation —— licensing. 21 1. The general assembly recognizes that to conduct a 22 successful lottery, the authority department must develop and 23 maintain a statewide network of lottery retailers that will 24 serve the public convenience and promote the sale of tickets 25 or shares and the playing of lottery games while ensuring the 26 integrity of the lottery operations, games, and activities. 27 2. The board department shall determine the compensation 28 to be paid to licensed retailers. Compensation may include 29 provision for variable payments based on sales volume or 30 incentive considerations. 31 3. The authority department shall issue a license 32 certificate to each person with whom it contracts as a retailer 33 -1312- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1312/ 1568
H.F. _____ for purposes of display as provided in this section . Every 34 lottery retailer shall post its license certificate, or a 35 facsimile thereof, and keep it conspicuously displayed in a 1 location on the premises accessible to the public. No license 2 shall be assignable or transferable. Once issued, a license 3 shall remain in effect until canceled, suspended, or terminated 4 by the authority department . 5 4. A licensee under this section shall cooperate with the 6 authority department by using point-of-purchase materials, 7 posters, and other marketing material when requested to do so 8 by the authority department . Lack of cooperation is sufficient 9 cause for revocation of a retailer’s license. 10 5. The board department shall develop a list of objective 11 criteria upon which the qualification of lottery retailers 12 shall be based. Separate criteria shall be developed to govern 13 the selection of retailers of instant tickets and on-line 14 retailers. In developing these criteria, the board department 15 shall consider such factors as the applicant’s financial 16 responsibility, security of the applicant’s place of business 17 or activity, accessibility to the public, integrity, and 18 reputation. The criteria shall include but not be limited to 19 the volume of expected sales and the sufficiency of existing 20 licensees to serve the public convenience. 21 6. The applicant shall be current in filing all applicable 22 tax returns to the state of Iowa and in payment of all taxes, 23 interest, and penalties owed to the state of Iowa, excluding 24 items under formal appeal pursuant to applicable statutes. The 25 department of revenue is authorized and directed to provide 26 this information to the authority those employees of the 27 department performing duties pursuant to this chapter and 28 designated to receive this information . 29 7. A person, partnership, unincorporated association, 30 authority, or other business entity shall not be selected as 31 a lottery retailer if the person or entity meets any of the 32 following conditions: 33 -1313- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1313/ 1568
H.F. _____ a. Has been convicted of a criminal offense related to 34 the security or integrity of the lottery in this or any other 35 jurisdiction. 1 b. Has been convicted of any illegal gambling activity, 2 false statements, perjury, fraud, or a felony in this or any 3 other jurisdiction. 4 c. Has been found to have violated the provisions of 5 this chapter or any regulation, policy, or procedure of the 6 authority or of the lottery division department for purposes 7 of this chapter unless either ten years have passed since the 8 violation or the board department finds the violation both 9 minor and unintentional in nature. 10 d. Is a vendor or any employee or agent of any vendor doing 11 business with the authority department under this chapter . 12 e. Resides in the same household as an officer of the 13 authority department under this chapter . 14 f. Is less than eighteen years of age. 15 g. Does not demonstrate financial responsibility sufficient 16 to adequately meet the requirements of the proposed enterprise. 17 h. Has not demonstrated that the applicant is the true 18 owner of the business proposed to be licensed and that all 19 persons holding at least a ten percent ownership interest in 20 the applicant’s business have been disclosed. 21 i. Has knowingly made a false statement of material fact to 22 the authority department . 23 8. Persons applying to become lottery retailers may be 24 charged a uniform application fee for each lottery outlet. 25 9. Any lottery retailer contract executed pursuant to 26 this section may, for good cause, be suspended, revoked, or 27 terminated by the chief executive officer director or the 28 chief executive officer’s director’s designee if the retailer 29 is found to have violated any provision of this chapter or 30 objective criteria established by the board department . Cause 31 for suspension, revocation, or termination may include, but is 32 not limited to, sale of tickets or shares to a person under the 33 -1314- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1314/ 1568
H.F. _____ age of twenty-one and failure to pay for lottery products in a 34 timely manner. 35 Sec. 2357. Section 99G.25, Code 2023, is amended to read as 1 follows: 2 99G.25 License not assignable. 3 Any lottery retailer license certificate or contract shall 4 not be transferable or assignable. The authority department 5 may issue a temporary license when deemed in the best interests 6 of the state. A lottery retailer shall not contract with any 7 person for lottery goods or services, except with the approval 8 of the board department . 9 Sec. 2358. Section 99G.26, Code 2023, is amended to read as 10 follows: 11 99G.26 Retailer bonding. 12 The authority department may require any retailer to post an 13 appropriate bond, as determined by the authority department , 14 using a cash bond or an insurance company acceptable to the 15 authority department . 16 Sec. 2359. Section 99G.27, Code 2023, is amended to read as 17 follows: 18 99G.27 Lottery retail licenses —— cancellation, suspension, 19 revocation, or termination. 20 1. A lottery retail license issued by the authority 21 department pursuant to this chapter may be canceled, suspended, 22 revoked, or terminated by the authority department for reasons 23 including , but not limited to , any of the following: 24 a. A violation of this chapter , a regulation, or a policy or 25 procedure of the authority department under this chapter . 26 b. Failure to accurately or timely account or pay for 27 lottery products, lottery games, revenues, or prizes as 28 required by the authority department . 29 c. Commission of any fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation. 30 d. Insufficient sales. 31 e. Conduct prejudicial to public confidence in the lottery. 32 f. The retailer filing for or being placed in bankruptcy or 33 -1315- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1315/ 1568
H.F. _____ receivership. 34 g. Any material change as determined in the sole discretion 35 of the authority department in any matter considered by 1 the authority department in executing the contract with the 2 retailer. 3 h. Failure to meet any of the objective criteria established 4 by the authority department pursuant to this chapter . 5 i. Other conduct likely to result in injury to the property, 6 revenue, or reputation of the authority department under this 7 chapter . 8 2. A lottery retailer license may be temporarily suspended 9 by the authority department without prior notice if the 10 chief executive officer director or designee determines that 11 further sales by the licensed retailer are likely to result in 12 immediate injury to the property, revenue, or reputation of the 13 authority department . 14 3. The board department shall adopt administrative rules 15 governing appeals of lottery retailer licensing disputes. 16 Sec. 2360. Section 99G.28, Code 2023, is amended to read as 17 follows: 18 99G.28 Proceeds held in trust. 19 All proceeds from the sale of the lottery tickets or shares 20 shall constitute a trust fund until paid to the authority 21 department directly, through electronic funds transfer to the 22 authority department , or through the authority’s department’s 23 authorized collection representative. A lottery retailer 24 and officers of a lottery retailer’s business shall have a 25 fiduciary duty to preserve and account for lottery proceeds and 26 lottery retailers shall be personally liable for all proceeds. 27 Proceeds shall include unsold products received but not paid 28 for by a lottery retailer and cash proceeds of the sale of any 29 lottery products net of allowable sales commissions and credit 30 for lottery prizes paid to winners by lottery retailers. Sales 31 proceeds of pull-tab tickets shall include the sales price 32 of the lottery product net of allowable sales commission and 33 -1316- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1316/ 1568
H.F. _____ prizes contained in the product. Sales proceeds and unused 34 instant tickets shall be delivered to the authority department 35 or its authorized collection representative upon demand. 1 Sec. 2361. Section 99G.29, Code 2023, is amended to read as 2 follows: 3 99G.29 Retailer rental calculations —— lottery ticket sales 4 treatment. 5 If a lottery retailer’s rental payments for the business 6 premises are contractually computed, in whole or in part, on 7 the basis of a percentage of retail sales and such computation 8 of retail sales is not explicitly defined to include sales 9 of tickets or shares in a state-operated or state-managed 10 lottery, only the compensation received by the lottery retailer 11 from the authority department may be considered the amount of 12 the lottery retail sale for purposes of computing the rental 13 payment. 14 Sec. 2362. Section 99G.30, Code 2023, is amended to read as 15 follows: 16 99G.30 Ticket sales requirements —— penalties. 17 1. Lottery tickets or shares may be distributed by the 18 authority department for promotional purposes. 19 2. A ticket or share shall not be sold at a price other than 20 that fixed by the authority department and a sale shall not be 21 made other than by a retailer or an employee of the retailer 22 who is authorized by the retailer to sell tickets or shares. A 23 person who violates a provision of this subsection is guilty 24 of a simple misdemeanor. 25 3. A ticket or share shall not be sold to a person who has 26 not reached the age of twenty-one. Any person who knowingly 27 sells a lottery ticket or share to a person under the age of 28 twenty-one shall be guilty of a simple misdemeanor. It shall 29 be an affirmative defense to a charge of a violation under this 30 section that the retailer reasonably and in good faith relied 31 upon presentation of proof of age in making the sale. A prize 32 won by a person who has not reached the age of twenty-one but 33 -1317- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1317/ 1568
H.F. _____ who purchases a winning ticket or share in violation of this 34 subsection shall be forfeited. This section does not prohibit 35 the lawful purchase of a ticket or share for the purpose 1 of making a gift to a person who has not reached the age of 2 twenty-one. The board department shall adopt administrative 3 rules governing the payment of prizes to persons who have not 4 reached the age of twenty-one. 5 4. Except for the authority department , a retailer shall 6 only sell lottery products on the licensed premises and not 7 through the mail or by technological means except as the 8 authority department may provide or authorize. 9 5. The retailer may accept payment by cash, check, money 10 order, debit card, or electronic funds transfer. The retailer 11 shall not extend or arrange credit for the purchase of a ticket 12 or share. As used in this subsection , “cash” means United 13 States currency. 14 6. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit 15 the authority department from designating certain of its 16 agents and employees to sell or give lottery tickets or shares 17 directly to the public. 18 7. No elected official’s name shall be printed on tickets. 19 Sec. 2363. Section 99G.31, subsections 1 and 2, Code 2023, 20 are amended to read as follows: 21 1. The chief executive officer director shall award the 22 designated prize to the holder of the ticket or share upon 23 presentation of the winning ticket or confirmation of a winning 24 share. The prize shall be given to only one person as provided 25 in this section ; however, a prize shall be divided between 26 holders of winning tickets if there is more than one winning 27 ticket. 28 2. The authority department shall only pay prizes for 29 lottery tickets or shares that the authority department 30 determines were legally purchased, legally possessed, and 31 legally presented. 32 Sec. 2364. Section 99G.31, subsection 3, unnumbered 33 -1318- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1318/ 1568
H.F. _____ paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 34 The authority department shall adopt administrative rules, 35 policies, and procedures to establish a system of verifying 1 the validity of tickets or shares claimed to win prizes and 2 to effect payment of such prizes, subject to the following 3 requirements: 4 Sec. 2365. Section 99G.31, subsection 3, paragraphs b, d, f, 5 g, h, and i, Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 6 b. A prize shall not be paid arising from claimed tickets 7 that are stolen, counterfeit, altered, fraudulent, unissued, 8 produced or issued in error, unreadable, not received, or 9 not recorded by the authority department within applicable 10 deadlines; lacking in captions that conform and agree with the 11 play symbols as appropriate to the particular lottery game 12 involved; or not in compliance with such additional specific 13 administrative rules, policies, and public or confidential 14 validation and security tests of the authority department 15 appropriate to the particular lottery game involved. 16 d. Unclaimed prize money for the prize on a winning ticket 17 or share shall be retained for a period deemed appropriate by 18 the chief executive officer, subject to approval by the board 19 director . If a valid claim is not made for the money within the 20 applicable period, the unclaimed prize money shall be added to 21 the pool from which future prizes are to be awarded or used for 22 special prize promotions. Notwithstanding this subsection , the 23 disposition of unclaimed prize money from multijurisdictional 24 games shall be made in accordance with the rules of the 25 multijurisdictional game. 26 f. The authority department is discharged of all liability 27 upon payment of a prize pursuant to this section . 28 g. No ticket or share issued by the authority department 29 shall be purchased by and no prize shall be paid to any member 30 of the board of directors; any officer or employee of the 31 authority department under this chapter ; or to any spouse, 32 child, brother, sister, or parent residing as a member of the 33 -1319- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1319/ 1568
H.F. _____ same household in the principal place of residence of any such 34 person. 35 h. No ticket or share issued by the authority department 1 shall be purchased by and no prize shall be paid to any 2 officer, employee, agent, or subcontractor of any vendor or 3 to any spouse, child, brother, sister, or parent residing 4 as a member of the same household in the principal place of 5 residence of any such person if such officer, employee, agent, 6 or subcontractor has access to confidential information which 7 may compromise the integrity of the lottery. 8 i. The proceeds of any lottery prize shall be subject to 9 state and federal income tax laws. An amount deducted from the 10 prize for payment of a state tax, pursuant to section 422.16, 11 subsection 1 , shall be transferred by the authority to the 12 department of revenue on behalf of the prize winner. 13 Sec. 2366. Section 99G.32, Code 2023, is amended to read as 14 follows: 15 99G.32 Authority Department legal representation —— lottery . 16 The authority department shall retain the services of legal 17 counsel to advise the authority department and the board 18 under this chapter and to provide representation in legal 19 proceedings. The authority department may retain the attorney 20 general or a full-time assistant attorney general in that 21 capacity and provide reimbursement for the cost of advising and 22 representing the board and the authority department . 23 Sec. 2367. Section 99G.33, Code 2023, is amended to read as 24 follows: 25 99G.33 Law enforcement investigations. 26 The department of public safety, division of criminal 27 investigation, shall be the primary state agency responsible 28 for investigating criminal violations under this chapter . 29 The chief executive officer director shall contract with 30 the department of public safety for investigative services, 31 including the employment of special agents and support 32 personnel, and procurement of necessary equipment to carry out 33 -1320- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1320/ 1568
H.F. _____ the responsibilities of the division of criminal investigation 34 under the terms of the contract and this chapter . 35 Sec. 2368. Section 99G.34, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 1 2023, is amended to read as follows: 2 The records of the authority department under this chapter 3 shall be governed by the provisions of chapter 22 , provided 4 that, in addition to records that may be kept confidential 5 pursuant to section 22.7 , the following records shall be kept 6 confidential, unless otherwise ordered by a court, by the 7 lawful custodian of the records, or by another person duly 8 authorized to release such information: 9 Sec. 2369. Section 99G.34, subsections 1, 4, and 7, Code 10 2023, are amended to read as follows: 11 1. Marketing plans, research data, and proprietary 12 intellectual property owned or held by the authority department 13 for purposes of this chapter under contractual agreements. 14 4. Security records pertaining to investigations and 15 intelligence-sharing information between lottery security 16 officers and those of other lotteries and law enforcement 17 agencies, the security portions or segments of lottery 18 requests for proposals, proposals by vendors to conduct 19 lottery operations, and records of the security division of 20 the authority department under this chapter pertaining to game 21 security data, ticket validation tests, and processes. 22 7. Security reports and other information concerning bids 23 or other contractual data, the disclosure of which would impair 24 the efforts of the authority department to contract for goods 25 or services on favorable terms under this chapter . 26 Sec. 2370. Section 99G.35, Code 2023, is amended to read as 27 follows: 28 99G.35 Security. 29 1. The authority’s department’s chief security officer 30 and investigators under this chapter shall be qualified by 31 training and experience in law enforcement to perform their 32 respective duties in support of the activities of the security 33 -1321- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1321/ 1568
H.F. _____ office. The chief security officer and investigators shall not 34 have sworn peace officer status. The lottery security office 35 shall perform all of the following activities in support of the 1 authority mission of the department under this chapter : 2 a. Supervise ticket or share validation and lottery 3 drawings, provided that the authority department may enter 4 into cooperative agreements with multijurisdictional lottery 5 administrators for shared security services at drawings and 6 game show events involving more than one participating lottery. 7 b. Inspect at times determined solely by the authority 8 department the facilities of any vendor or lottery retailer in 9 order to determine the integrity of the vendor’s product or the 10 operations of the retailer in order to determine whether the 11 vendor or the retailer is in compliance with its contract. 12 c. Report any suspected violations of this chapter to 13 the appropriate county attorney or the attorney general and 14 to any law enforcement agencies having jurisdiction over the 15 violation. 16 d. Upon request, provide assistance to any county attorney, 17 the attorney general, the department of public safety, or any 18 other law enforcement agency. 19 e. Upon request, provide assistance to retailers in meeting 20 their licensing contract requirements and in detecting retailer 21 employee theft. 22 f. Monitor authority division operations for compliance with 23 internal security requirements. 24 g. Provide physical security at the authority’s central 25 operations facilities used by the department for purposes of 26 this chapter . 27 h. Conduct on-press product production surveillance, 28 testing, and quality approval for printed scratch and pull-tab 29 tickets. 30 i. Coordinate employee and retailer background 31 investigations conducted by the department of public safety, 32 division of criminal investigation. 33 -1322- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1322/ 1568
H.F. _____ 2. The authority department may enter into 34 intelligence-sharing, reciprocal use, or restricted use 35 agreements for purposes of this chapter with the federal 1 government, law enforcement agencies, lottery regulation 2 agencies, and gaming enforcement agencies of other 3 jurisdictions which provide for and regulate the use of 4 information provided and received pursuant to the agreement. 5 3. Records, documents, and information in the possession of 6 the authority department received under this chapter pursuant 7 to an intelligence-sharing, reciprocal use, or restricted 8 use agreement entered into by the authority department with 9 a federal department or agency, any law enforcement agency, 10 or the lottery regulation or gaming enforcement agency of any 11 jurisdiction shall be considered investigative records of a law 12 enforcement agency and are not subject to chapter 22 and shall 13 not be released under any condition without the permission of 14 the person or agency providing the record or information. 15 Sec. 2371. Section 99G.36, subsection 5, Code 2023, is 16 amended to read as follows: 17 5. No person shall knowingly or intentionally make 18 a material false statement in any lottery prize claim, 19 make a material false statement in any application for a 20 license or proposal to conduct lottery activities, or make a 21 material false entry in any book or record which is compiled 22 or maintained or submitted to the authority or the board 23 department pursuant to the provisions of this chapter . Any 24 person who violates the provisions of this subsection shall be 25 guilty of a class “D” felony. 26 Sec. 2372. Section 99G.37, Code 2023, is amended to read as 27 follows: 28 99G.37 Competitive bidding. 29 1. The authority department shall enter into a major 30 procurement contract pursuant to competitive bidding. The 31 requirement for competitive bidding does not apply in the 32 case of a single vendor having exclusive rights to offer a 33 -1323- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1323/ 1568
H.F. _____ particular service or product. The board department shall 34 adopt procedures for competitive bidding. Procedures adopted 35 by the board department shall be designed to allow the 1 selection of proposals that provide the greatest long-term 2 benefit to the state, the greatest integrity for the authority 3 department , and the best service and products for the public. 4 2. In any bidding process under this chapter , the authority 5 department may administer its own bidding and procurement or 6 may utilize the services of the department of administrative 7 services or other state agency. 8 Sec. 2373. Section 99G.38, Code 2023, is amended to read as 9 follows: 10 99G.38 Authority Lottery finance —— self-sustaining. 11 1. The authority department may borrow, or accept and 12 expend, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter , such 13 moneys as may be received from any source, including income 14 from the authority’s department’s operations, for effectuating 15 its business purposes under this chapter , including the payment 16 of the initial expenses of initiation, administration, and 17 operation of the authority department under this chapter and 18 the lottery. 19 2. The authority department as it relates to the lottery 20 shall be self-sustaining and self-funded. Moneys in the 21 general fund of the state shall not be used or obligated to pay 22 the expenses of the authority department under this chapter 23 or prizes of the lottery, and no claim for the payment of an 24 expense of the lottery or prizes of the lottery may be made 25 against any moneys other than moneys credited to the authority 26 department operating account pursuant to this chapter . 27 3. The state of Iowa offset program, as provided in section 28 8A.504 , shall be available to the authority to facilitate 29 receipt of funds owed to the authority department under this 30 chapter . 31 Sec. 2374. Section 99G.39, subsections 1 and 3, Code 2023, 32 are amended to read as follows: 33 -1324- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1324/ 1568
H.F. _____ 1. Upon receipt of any revenue, the chief executive officer 34 director shall deposit the moneys in the lottery fund created 35 pursuant to section 99G.40 . At least fifty percent of the 1 projected annual revenue accruing from the sale of tickets 2 or shares shall be allocated for payment of prizes to the 3 holders of winning tickets. After the payment of prizes, the 4 expenses of conducting the lottery shall be deducted from the 5 authority’s department’s revenue under this chapter prior to 6 disbursement. Expenses for advertising production and media 7 purchases shall not exceed four percent of the authority’s 8 department’s gross revenue under this chapter for the year. 9 3. Two million five hundred thousand dollars in lottery 10 revenues shall be transferred each fiscal year to the veterans 11 trust fund established pursuant to section 35A.13 prior to 12 deposit of the lottery revenues in the general fund pursuant 13 to section 99G.40 . However, if the balance of the veterans 14 trust fund is fifty million dollars or more, the moneys shall 15 be appropriated to the department of revenue for distribution 16 to county directors of veteran affairs, with fifty percent 17 of the moneys to be distributed equally to each county and 18 fifty percent of the moneys to be distributed to each county 19 based upon the population of veterans in the county, so long 20 as the moneys distributed to a county do not supplant moneys 21 appropriated by that county for the county director of veteran 22 affairs. 23 Sec. 2375. Section 99G.39, subsection 6, paragraph b, Code 24 2023, is amended to read as follows: 25 b. The treasurer of state shall, each quarter, prepare 26 an estimate of the gaming revenues and lottery revenues that 27 will become available during the remainder of the appropriate 28 fiscal year for the purposes described in paragraph “a” . The 29 department of management and the department of revenue shall 30 take appropriate actions to provide that the amount of gaming 31 revenues and lottery revenues that will be available during the 32 remainder of the appropriate fiscal year is sufficient to cover 33 -1325- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1325/ 1568
H.F. _____ any anticipated deficiencies. 34 Sec. 2376. Section 99G.40, Code 2023, is amended to read as 35 follows: 1 99G.40 Audits and reports —— lottery fund. 2 1. To ensure the financial integrity of the lottery, the 3 authority department shall do all of the following: 4 a. Submit quarterly and annual reports to the governor, 5 state auditor, and the general assembly disclosing the total 6 lottery revenues, prize disbursements, and other expenses 7 of the authority department under this chapter during the 8 reporting period. The fourth quarter report shall be included 9 in the annual report made pursuant to this section . The annual 10 report shall include a complete statement of lottery revenues, 11 prize disbursements, and other expenses, and recommendations 12 for changes in the law that the chief executive officer 13 director deems necessary or desirable for purposes of this 14 chapter . The annual report shall be submitted within one 15 hundred twenty days after the close of the fiscal year. The 16 chief executive officer director shall report immediately to 17 the governor, the treasurer of state, and the general assembly 18 any matters that require immediate changes in the law in order 19 to prevent abuses or evasions of this chapter or rules adopted 20 or to rectify undesirable conditions in connection with the 21 administration or operation of the lottery. 22 b. Maintain weekly or more frequent records of lottery 23 transactions, including the distribution of tickets or shares 24 to retailers, revenues received, claims for prizes, prizes 25 paid, prizes forfeited, and other financial transactions of the 26 authority department under this chapter . 27 c. The authority department shall deposit in the lottery 28 fund created in subsection 2 any moneys received by retailers 29 from the sale of tickets or shares less the amount of any 30 compensation due the retailers. The chief executive officer 31 director may require licensees to file with the authority 32 department reports of receipts and transactions in the sale 33 -1326- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1326/ 1568
H.F. _____ of tickets or shares. The reports shall be in the form and 34 contain the information the chief executive officer director 35 requires. 1 2. A lottery fund is created in the office of the treasurer 2 of state and shall exist as the recipient fund for authority 3 department receipts under this chapter . The fund consists 4 of all revenues received from the sale of lottery tickets or 5 shares and all other moneys lawfully credited or transferred 6 to the fund. The chief executive officer director shall 7 certify quarterly that portion of the fund that has been 8 transferred to the general fund of the state under this chapter 9 and shall cause that portion to be transferred to the general 10 fund of the state. However, upon the request of the chief 11 executive officer director and subject to the approval by 12 the treasurer of state, an amount sufficient to cover the 13 foreseeable administrative expenses of the lottery for a period 14 of twenty-one days may be retained from the lottery fund. 15 Prior to the quarterly transfer to the general fund of the 16 state, the chief executive officer director may direct that 17 lottery revenue shall be deposited in the lottery fund and in 18 interest-bearing accounts designated by the treasurer of state. 19 Interest or earnings paid on the deposits or investments is 20 considered lottery revenue and shall be transferred to the 21 general fund of the state in the same manner as other lottery 22 revenue. 23 3. The chief executive officer director shall certify 24 before the last day of the month following each quarter 25 that portion of the lottery fund resulting from the previous 26 quarter’s sales to be transferred to the general fund of the 27 state. 28 4. For informational purposes only, the chief executive 29 officer shall submit to the department of management by October 30 1 of each year a proposed operating budget for the authority 31 for the succeeding fiscal year. This budget proposal shall 32 also be accompanied by an estimate of the net proceeds to 33 -1327- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1327/ 1568
H.F. _____ be deposited into the general fund during the succeeding 34 fiscal year. This budget shall be on forms prescribed by the 35 department of management. A copy of the information required 1 to be submitted to the department of management pursuant to 2 this subsection shall be submitted to the general assembly’s 3 standing committees on government oversight and the legislative 4 services agency by October 1 of each year. 5 5. 4. The authority shall adopt the same fiscal year as 6 that used by state government and activities of the department 7 under this chapter shall be audited annually as part of the 8 audit of the department by the auditor of state or a certified 9 public accounting firm appointed by the auditor. The auditor 10 of state or a designee conducting an audit of the activities 11 of the department under this chapter shall have access and 12 authority to examine any and all records of licensees necessary 13 to determine compliance with this chapter and the rules adopted 14 pursuant to this chapter . The cost of audits and examinations 15 conducted by the auditor of state or a designee shall be paid 16 for by the authority as provided in chapter 11 . 17 Sec. 2377. Section 99G.41, Code 2023, is amended to read as 18 follows: 19 99G.41 Prize offsets —— garnishments. 20 1. Any claimant agency may submit to the authority 21 department a list of the names of all persons indebted to such 22 claimant agency or to persons on whose behalf the claimant 23 agency is acting. The full amount of the debt shall be 24 collectible from any lottery winnings due the debtor without 25 regard to limitations on the amounts that may be collectible 26 in increments through garnishment or other proceedings. Such 27 list shall constitute a valid lien upon and claim of lien 28 against the lottery winnings of any debtor named in such list. 29 The list shall contain the names of the debtors, their social 30 security numbers if available, and any other information that 31 assists the authority department in identifying the debtors 32 named in the list. 33 -1328- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1328/ 1568
H.F. _____ 2. The authority department is authorized and directed 34 to withhold any winnings paid out directly by the authority 35 department subject to the lien created by this section and 1 send notice to the winner. However, if the winner appears 2 and claims winnings in person, the authority department shall 3 notify the winner at that time by hand delivery of such action. 4 The authority department shall pay the funds over to the agency 5 administering the offset program. 6 3. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 99G.34 7 which prohibit disclosure by the authority department of 8 certain portions of the contents of prize winner records or 9 information, and notwithstanding any other confidentiality 10 statute, the authority department may provide to a claimant 11 agency all information necessary to accomplish and effectuate 12 the intent of this section . 13 4. The information obtained by a claimant agency from 14 the authority department in accordance with this section 15 shall retain its confidentiality and shall only be used by a 16 claimant agency in the pursuit of its debt collection duties 17 and practices. Any employee or prior employee of any claimant 18 agency who unlawfully discloses any such information for any 19 other purpose, except as otherwise specifically authorized by 20 law, shall be subject to the same penalties specified by law 21 for unauthorized disclosure of confidential information by 22 an agent or employee of the authority department under this 23 chapter . 24 5. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter , 25 attachments, garnishments, or executions authorized and issued 26 pursuant to law shall be withheld if timely served upon the 27 authority department . 28 6. The provisions of this section shall only apply to prizes 29 paid directly by the authority department and shall not apply 30 to any retailers authorized by the board department to pay 31 prizes of up to six hundred dollars after deducting the price 32 of the ticket or share. 33 -1329- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1329/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 2378. Section 99G.42, Code 2023, is amended to read as 34 follows: 35 99G.42 Compulsive gamblers —— treatment program information. 1 The authority department shall cooperate with the gambling 2 treatment program administered by the Iowa department of public 3 health to incorporate information regarding the gambling 4 treatment program and its toll-free telephone number in printed 5 materials distributed by the authority department pursuant to 6 this chapter . 7 Sec. 2379. IOWA LOTTERY —— TRANSITION PROVISIONS. 8 1. For purposes of this section, unless the context 9 otherwise requires: 10 a. “Department” means the department of revenue. 11 b. “Iowa lottery authority” means the Iowa lottery 12 authority established pursuant to 2003 Iowa Acts, chapter 178, 13 section 66. 14 2. The department shall be the legal successor to the 15 Iowa lottery authority and, as such, shall assume all rights, 16 privileges, obligations, and responsibilities of the Iowa 17 lottery authority. The promulgated rules of the Iowa lottery 18 authority shall remain in full force and effect as the rules of 19 the department until amended or repealed by the department. In 20 addition, the department may continue the security practices 21 and procedures utilized by the Iowa lottery authority until 22 amended or repealed by the department. 23 3. At 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 2023, the department shall 24 become the legal successor to the Iowa lottery authority. 25 4. Personnel of the Iowa lottery authority employed on 26 July 1, 2023, shall transition to the department as department 27 employees under chapter 99G. The chief executive officer 28 of the Iowa lottery authority on July 1, 2023, shall be the 29 lottery administrator, as provided in this Act, on that date 30 without the requirement to be reappointed by the governor. 31 5. The department shall function as the legal successor to 32 the Iowa lottery authority and shall assume all of the assets 33 -1330- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1330/ 1568
H.F. _____ and obligations of the Iowa lottery authority, and funds of the 34 state shall not be used or obligated to pay the expenses or 35 prizes of the department or its predecessor, the Iowa lottery 1 authority. 2 6. In order to effect an immediate and efficient transition 3 of the lottery from the Iowa lottery authority to the 4 department, as soon as practicable, the department shall do all 5 of the following: 6 a. Take such steps and enter into such agreements as 7 the director of the department may determine are necessary 8 and proper in order to effect the transfer, assignment, and 9 delivery to the department from the Iowa lottery authority 10 of all the tangible and intangible assets constituting the 11 lottery, including the exclusive right to operate the lottery 12 and the assignment to and assumption by the department of all 13 agreements, covenants, and obligations of the Iowa lottery 14 authority and other agencies of the state, relating to the 15 operation and management of the lottery. 16 b. Receive as transferee from the Iowa lottery authority all 17 of the tangible and intangible assets constituting the lottery 18 including, without limitation, the exclusive authorization 19 to operate a lottery in the state of Iowa and ownership of 20 annuities and bonds purchased prior to the date of transfer and 21 held in the name of the Iowa lottery for payment of lottery 22 prizes, and shall assume and discharge all of the agreements, 23 covenants, and obligations of the Iowa lottery authority 24 entered into and constituting part of the operation and 25 management of the lottery. In consideration for such transfer 26 and assumption, the department shall transfer to the state all 27 net profits of the department under chapter 99G, at such times 28 and subject to such financial transfer requirements as are 29 provided in this division of this Act. 30 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL 31 Sec. 2380. Section 123.3, subsections 1, 15, and 19, Code 32 2023, are amended by striking the subsections. 33 -1331- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1331/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 2381. Section 123.3, Code 2023, is amended by adding 34 the following new subsections: 35 NEW SUBSECTION . 16A. “Council” means the alcoholic 1 beverages council established by this chapter. 2 NEW SUBSECTION . 16B. “Department” means the department of 3 revenue. 4 NEW SUBSECTION . 17A. “Director” means the director of the 5 department of revenue or the director’s designee. 6 Sec. 2382. Section 123.3, subsections 6, 14, 16, 26, 29, 30, 7 and 38, Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 8 6. “Application” means a written request for the issuance 9 of a permit, license, or certificate that is supported by a 10 verified statement of facts and submitted electronically, or in 11 a manner prescribed by the administrator director . 12 14. “Commercial establishment” means a place of business 13 which is at all times equipped with sufficient tables and 14 seats to accommodate twenty-five persons at one time, and 15 the licensed premises of which conform to the standards and 16 specifications of the division department . 17 16. “Completed application” means an application where all 18 necessary fees have been paid in full, any required bonds have 19 been submitted, the applicant has provided all information 20 requested by the division department , and the application 21 meets the requirements of section 123.92, subsection 2 , if 22 applicable. 23 26. The terms “in accordance with the provisions of this 24 chapter , “pursuant to the provisions of this title” , or similar 25 terms shall include all rules and regulations of the division 26 department adopted to aid in the administration or enforcement 27 of those provisions. 28 29. “Licensed premises” or “premises” means all rooms, 29 enclosures, contiguous areas, or places susceptible of precise 30 description satisfactory to the administrator director where 31 alcoholic beverages, wine, or beer is sold or consumed under 32 authority of a retail alcohol license, wine permit, or beer 33 -1332- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1332/ 1568
H.F. _____ permit. A single licensed premises may consist of multiple 34 rooms, enclosures, areas, or places if they are wholly within 35 the confines of a single building or contiguous grounds. 1 30. “Local authority” means the city council of any 2 incorporated city in this state, or the county board of 3 supervisors of any county in this state, which is empowered by 4 this chapter to approve or deny applications for retail alcohol 5 licenses; empowered to recommend that such licenses be granted 6 and issued by the division department ; and empowered to take 7 other actions reserved to them by this chapter . 8 38. “Permit” or “license” means an express written 9 authorization issued by the division department for the 10 manufacture or sale, or both, of alcoholic liquor, wine, or 11 beer. 12 Sec. 2383. Section 123.3, subsection 40, paragraphs a and d, 13 Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 14 a. The person has such financial standing and good 15 reputation as will satisfy the administrator director that the 16 person will comply with this chapter and all laws, ordinances, 17 and regulations applicable to the person’s operations under 18 this chapter . However, the administrator director shall not 19 require the person to post a bond to meet the requirements of 20 this paragraph. 21 d. The person has not been convicted of a felony. However, 22 if the person’s conviction of a felony occurred more than 23 five years before the date of the application for a license 24 or permit, and if the person’s rights of citizenship have 25 been restored by the governor, the administrator director 26 may determine that the person is of good moral character 27 notwithstanding such conviction. 28 Sec. 2384. Section 123.4, Code 2023, is amended by striking 29 the section and inserting in lieu thereof the following: 30 123.4 Alcoholic beverage control. 31 The department of revenue shall administer and enforce the 32 laws of this state concerning alcoholic beverage control. 33 -1333- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1333/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 2385. Section 123.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 34 follows: 35 123.5 Alcoholic beverages commission council created —— 1 appointment —— removal —— vacancies. 2 1. An alcoholic beverages commission council is created 3 within the division department . The commission council is 4 composed of five members, not more than three of whom shall 5 belong to the same political party. 6 2. Members shall be appointed by the governor, subject 7 to confirmation by the senate. Appointments shall be for 8 five-year staggered terms beginning and ending as provided by 9 section 69.19 . A member may be reappointed for one additional 10 term. 11 3. Members of the commission council shall be chosen on 12 the basis of managerial ability and experience as business 13 executives. Not more than two members of the commission 14 council may be the holder of or have an interest in a permit or 15 license to manufacture alcoholic liquor, wine, or beer or to 16 sell alcoholic liquor, wine, or beer at wholesale or retail. 17 4. Any commission council member shall be subject to removal 18 for any of the causes and in the manner provided by chapter 66 19 relating to removal from office. Removal shall not be in lieu 20 of any other punishment that may be prescribed by the laws of 21 this state. 22 5. Any vacancy on the commission council shall be filled 23 in the same manner as regular appointments are made for the 24 unexpired portion of the regular term. 25 Sec. 2386. Section 123.6, Code 2023, is amended to read as 26 follows: 27 123.6 Commission Council meetings. 28 The commission council shall meet on or before July 1 of 29 each year for the purpose of selecting one of its members 30 as chairperson for the succeeding year. The commission 31 council shall otherwise meet quarterly or at the call of the 32 chairperson or administrator director or when three members 33 -1334- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1334/ 1568
H.F. _____ file a written request for a meeting. Written notice of the 34 time and place of each meeting shall be given to each member of 35 the commission. A majority of the commission council members 1 shall constitute a quorum. 2 Sec. 2387. Section 123.7, Code 2023, is amended by striking 3 the section and inserting in lieu thereof the following: 4 123.7 Duties of director. 5 The director shall supervise the daily operations of the 6 department under this chapter and shall execute the alcoholic 7 beverage control policies of the department. 8 Sec. 2388. Section 123.8, Code 2023, is amended to read as 9 follows: 10 123.8 Duties of commission and administrator council . 11 1. The commission council , in addition to the duties 12 specifically enumerated in this chapter , shall act as 13 a division policy-making body and serve in an advisory 14 capacity to the administrator director and department . The 15 administrator shall supervise the daily operations of the 16 division and shall execute the policies of the division as 17 determined by the commission. 18 2. The commission council may advise and review and affirm, 19 reverse, or amend all actions of the administrator director 20 under this chapter , including but not limited to the following 21 instances: 22 a. Purchases of alcoholic liquor for resale by the division 23 department . 24 b. The establishment of wholesale prices of alcoholic 25 liquor. 26 Sec. 2389. Section 123.9, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 27 2023, is amended to read as follows: 28 The administrator director , in executing divisional the 29 alcoholic beverage control functions of the department , shall 30 have the following duties and powers: 31 Sec. 2390. Section 123.9, subsections 1, 4, and 7, Code 32 2023, are amended to read as follows: 33 -1335- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1335/ 1568
H.F. _____ 1. To receive alcoholic liquors on a bailment system for 34 resale by the division department in the manner set forth in 35 this chapter . 1 4. To appoint clerks, agents, or other employees required 2 for carrying out the provisions of this chapter ; to dismiss 3 employees for cause; to assign employees to bureaus as created 4 by the administrator director within the division department ; 5 and to designate their title, duties, and powers. All 6 employees of the division department appointed for purposes of 7 this chapter are subject to chapter 8A, subchapter IV , unless 8 exempt under section 8A.412 . 9 7. To accept alcoholic liquors ordered delivered to the 10 alcoholic beverages division department pursuant to chapter 11 809A , and offer for sale and deliver the alcoholic liquors to 12 class “E” retail alcohol licensees, unless the administrator 13 director determines that the alcoholic liquors may be 14 adulterated or contaminated. If the administrator director 15 determines that the alcoholic liquors may be adulterated or 16 contaminated, the administrator director shall order their 17 destruction. 18 Sec. 2391. Section 123.10, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 19 2023, is amended to read as follows: 20 The administrator director , with the approval of the 21 commission and subject to chapter 17A , may adopt rules as 22 necessary to carry out this chapter . The administrator’s 23 director’s authority under this chapter extends to, but is not 24 limited to, the following: 25 Sec. 2392. Section 123.10, subsections 1, 6, 14, and 15, 26 Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 27 1. Prescribing the duties of officers, clerks, agents, or 28 other employees of the division department under this chapter 29 and regulating their conduct while in the discharge of their 30 duties. 31 6. Providing for the issuance and electronic distribution 32 of price lists which show the price to be paid by class 33 -1336- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1336/ 1568
H.F. _____ “E” retail alcohol licensees for each brand, class, or 34 variety of liquor kept for sale by the division department , 35 providing for the filing or posting of prices charged in sales 1 between class “A” beer and class “A” wine permit holders and 2 retailers, as provided in this chapter , and establishing or 3 controlling the prices based on minimum standards of fill, 4 quantity, or alcoholic content for each individual sale of 5 alcoholic beverages as deemed necessary for retail or consumer 6 protection. However, the division department shall not 7 regulate markups, prices, discounts, allowances, or other terms 8 of sale at which alcoholic liquor may be purchased by the 9 retail public or retail alcohol licensees from class “E” retail 10 alcohol licensees or at which wine may be purchased and sold 11 by class “A” and retail wine permittees, or change, nullify, 12 or vary the terms of an agreement between a holder of a vintner 13 certificate of compliance and a class “A” wine permittee. 14 14. Prescribing the uniform fee to be assessed against 15 a retail alcohol licensee, except a class “B”, special class 16 “B”, or class “E” retail alcohol licensee, to cover the 17 administrative costs incurred by the division department 18 resulting from the failure of the licensee to maintain dramshop 19 liability insurance coverage pursuant to section 123.92, 20 subsection 2 , paragraph “a” . 21 15. Prescribing the uniform fee, not to exceed one hundred 22 dollars, to be assessed against a licensee or permittee under 23 this chapter for a contested case hearing conducted by the 24 division department or by an administrative law judge from 25 the department of inspections and appeals which results in 26 administrative action taken against the licensee or permittee 27 by the division department . 28 Sec. 2393. Section 123.11, Code 2023, is amended to read as 29 follows: 30 123.11 Compensation and expenses. 31 Members of the commission council , the administrator 32 director , and other employees of the division department shall 33 -1337- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1337/ 1568
H.F. _____ be allowed their actual and necessary expenses while traveling 34 on business of the division department under this chapter 35 outside of their place of residence, however, an itemized 1 account of such expenses shall be verified by the claimant and 2 approved by the administrator director . If such account is 3 paid, the same shall be filed with the division department and 4 be and remain a part of its permanent records. Each member 5 appointed to the commission council is entitled to receive 6 reimbursement of actual expenses incurred while attending 7 meetings. Each member of the commission council may also be 8 eligible to receive compensation as provided in section 7E.6 . 9 All expenses and salaries of commission council members, the 10 administrator director , and other employees shall be paid from 11 appropriations for such purposes and the division department 12 shall be subject to the budget requirements of chapter 8 . 13 Sec. 2394. Section 123.12, Code 2023, is amended to read as 14 follows: 15 123.12 Exemption from suit. 16 No commission A council member or officer or employee of 17 the division department shall not be personally liable for 18 damages sustained by any person due to the act of such member, 19 officer, or employee performed in the reasonable discharge of 20 the member’s, officer’s, or employee’s duties as enumerated in 21 this chapter . 22 Sec. 2395. Section 123.13, Code 2023, is amended to read as 23 follows: 24 123.13 Prohibitions on commission council members and 25 employees. 26 1. Commission Council members, officers, and employees of 27 the division department under this chapter shall not, while 28 holding such office or position, do any of the following: 29 a. Hold any other office or position under the laws of this 30 state, or any other state or territory or of the United States. 31 b. Engage in any occupation, business, endeavor, or activity 32 which would or does conflict with their duties under this 33 -1338- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1338/ 1568
H.F. _____ chapter . 34 c. Directly or indirectly, use their office or employment 35 to influence, persuade, or induce any other officer, employee, 1 or person to adopt their political views or to favor any 2 particular candidate for an elective or appointive public 3 office. 4 d. Directly or indirectly, solicit or accept, in any manner 5 or way, any money or other thing of value for any person 6 seeking an elective or appointive public office, or to any 7 political party or any group of persons seeking to become a 8 political party. 9 2. Except as provided in section 123.5, subsection 3 , a 10 commission council member or division department employee 11 under this chapter shall not, directly or indirectly, 12 individually, or as a member of a partnership or shareholder 13 in a corporation, have any interest in dealing in or in the 14 manufacture of alcoholic liquor, wine, or beer, and shall 15 not receive any kind of profit nor have any interest in the 16 purchase or sale of alcoholic liquor, wine, or beer by persons 17 so authorized under this chapter . However, this subsection 18 does not prohibit any member or employee from lawfully 19 purchasing and keeping alcoholic liquor, wine, or beer in the 20 member’s or employee’s possession for personal use. 21 3. Any officer or employee violating this section or any 22 other provisions of this chapter shall, in addition to any 23 other penalties provided by law, be subject to suspension or 24 discharge from employment. Any commission council member 25 shall, in addition to any other penalties provided by law, be 26 subject to removal from office as provided by chapter 66 . 27 Sec. 2396. Section 123.14, Code 2023, is amended to read as 28 follows: 29 123.14 Alcoholic beverage control law enforcement. 30 1. The department of public safety is the primary alcoholic 31 beverage control law enforcement authority for this state. 32 2. The county attorney, the county sheriff and the sheriff’s 33 -1339- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1339/ 1568
H.F. _____ deputies, and the police department of every city, and the 34 alcoholic beverages division of the department of commerce , 35 shall be supplementary aids to the department of public safety 1 for purposes of alcoholic beverage control law enforcement . 2 Any neglect, misfeasance, or malfeasance shown by any peace 3 officer included in this section shall be sufficient cause 4 for the peace officer’s removal as provided by law. This 5 section shall not be construed to affect the duties and 6 responsibilities of any county attorney or peace officer with 7 respect to law enforcement. 8 3. The department of public safety shall have full access 9 to all records, reports, audits, tax reports and all other 10 documents and papers in the alcoholic beverages division 11 department pertaining to liquor licensees and wine and beer 12 permittees and their business. 13 Sec. 2397. Section 123.16, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 14 2023, is amended to read as follows: 15 The commission department shall cause to be prepared an 16 annual report to the governor of the state, ending with June 30 17 of each fiscal year, on the operation and financial position of 18 the division department under this chapter for the preceding 19 fiscal year. The report shall include but is not limited to 20 the following information: 21 Sec. 2398. Section 123.16, subsections 1 and 7, Code 2023, 22 are amended to read as follows: 23 1. Amount of profit or loss from division department 24 operations under this chapter . 25 7. Amount of fees paid to the division department from 26 retail alcohol licenses, wine permits, and beer permits, in 27 gross, and the amount of retail alcohol license fees returned 28 to local subdivisions of government as provided under this 29 chapter . 30 Sec. 2399. Section 123.17, Code 2023, is amended to read as 31 follows: 32 123.17 Beer and liquor control fund —— allocations to 33 -1340- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1340/ 1568
H.F. _____ substance abuse programs —— use of civil penalties. 34 1. There shall be established within the office of 35 the treasurer of state a fund to be known as the beer and 1 liquor control fund. The fund shall consist of any moneys 2 appropriated by the general assembly for deposit in the fund 3 and moneys received from the sale of alcoholic liquors by the 4 division department , from the issuance of permits and licenses, 5 and of moneys and receipts received by the division department 6 from any other source under this chapter . 7 2. a. The director of the department of administrative 8 services shall periodically transfer from the beer and liquor 9 control fund to the general fund of the state those revenues 10 of the division department which are not necessary for the 11 purchase of liquor for resale by the division department , 12 or for remittances to local authorities or other sources as 13 required by this chapter , or for other obligations and expenses 14 of the division department which are paid from such fund. 15 b. All moneys received by the division department from 16 the issuance of vintner’s certificates of compliance and wine 17 permits shall be transferred by the director of the department 18 of administrative services to the general fund of the state. 19 3. Notwithstanding subsection 2 , if gaming revenues under 20 sections 99D.17 and 99F.11 are insufficient in a fiscal year to 21 meet the total amount of such revenues directed to be deposited 22 in the revenue bonds debt service fund and the revenue bonds 23 federal subsidy holdback fund during the fiscal year pursuant 24 to section 8.57, subsection 5 , paragraph “e” , the difference 25 shall be paid from moneys deposited in the beer and liquor 26 control fund prior to transfer of such moneys to the general 27 fund pursuant to subsection 2 and prior to the transfer of such 28 moneys pursuant to subsections 5 and 6 . If moneys deposited in 29 the beer and liquor control fund are insufficient during the 30 fiscal year to pay the difference, the remaining difference 31 shall be paid from moneys deposited in the beer and liquor 32 control fund in subsequent fiscal years as such moneys become 33 -1341- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1341/ 1568
H.F. _____ available. 34 4. The treasurer of state shall, each quarter, prepare 35 an estimate of the gaming revenues and of the moneys to be 1 deposited in the beer and liquor control fund that will become 2 available during the remainder of the appropriate fiscal year 3 for the purposes described in subsection 3 . The department 4 of management, the department of inspections and appeals, and 5 the department of commerce shall take appropriate actions to 6 provide that the sum of the amount of gaming revenues available 7 to be deposited into the revenue bonds debt service fund and 8 the revenue bonds federal subsidy holdback fund during a fiscal 9 year and the amount of moneys to be deposited in the beer and 10 liquor control fund available to be deposited into the revenue 11 bonds debt service fund and the revenue bonds federal subsidy 12 holdback fund during such fiscal year will be sufficient to 13 cover any anticipated deficiencies. 14 5. After any transfer provided for in subsection 3 is 15 made, the department of commerce shall transfer into a special 16 revenue account in the general fund of the state, a sum of 17 money at least equal to seven percent of the gross amount 18 of sales made by the division department from the beer and 19 liquor control fund on a monthly basis but not less than nine 20 million dollars annually. Of the amounts transferred, two 21 million dollars, plus an additional amount determined by the 22 general assembly, shall be appropriated to the Iowa department 23 of public health for use by the staff who administer the 24 comprehensive substance abuse program under chapter 125 for 25 substance abuse treatment and prevention programs. Any amounts 26 received in excess of the amounts appropriated to the Iowa 27 department of public health for use by the staff who administer 28 the comprehensive substance abuse program under chapter 125 29 shall be considered part of the general fund balance. 30 6. After any transfers provided for in subsections 3 and 31 5 , the department of commerce shall receive a transfer to the 32 division from the beer and liquor control fund and before any 33 -1342- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1342/ 1568
H.F. _____ other transfer to the general fund, an amount sufficient to pay 34 the costs incurred by the division department for collecting 35 and properly disposing of the liquor containers. 1 7. After any transfers provided for in subsections 3, 5, 2 and 6 , and before any other transfer to the general fund, 3 the department of commerce shall transfer to the economic 4 development authority from the beer and liquor control fund 5 two million dollars annually for statewide tourism marketing 6 services and efforts pursuant to section 15.275 . 7 8. After any transfers provided for in subsections 3, 5, 6, 8 and 7 , and before any other transfer to the general fund, the 9 department of commerce shall transfer from the beer and liquor 10 control fund one million dollars to the Iowa department of 11 public health for distribution pursuant to section 125.59 . 12 9. Civil penalties imposed and collected by the division 13 department under this chapter shall be credited to the general 14 fund of the state. The moneys from the civil penalties shall 15 be used by the division department , subject to appropriation by 16 the general assembly, for the purposes of providing educational 17 programs, information and publications for alcoholic 18 beverage licensees and permittees, local authorities, and law 19 enforcement agencies regarding the laws and rules which govern 20 the alcoholic beverages industry, and for promoting compliance 21 with alcoholic beverage laws and rules. 22 Sec. 2400. Section 123.18, Code 2023, is amended to read as 23 follows: 24 123.18 Appropriations. 25 Division Department appropriations for purposes of this 26 chapter shall be paid by the treasurer of state upon the orders 27 of the administrator director , in such amounts and at such 28 times as the administrator director deems necessary to carry on 29 operations in accordance with the terms of this chapter . 30 Sec. 2401. Section 123.22, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 31 amended to read as follows: 32 1. The division department has the exclusive right of 33 -1343- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1343/ 1568
H.F. _____ importation into the state of all forms of alcoholic liquor, 34 except as otherwise provided in this chapter , and a person 35 shall not import alcoholic liquor, except that an individual of 1 legal age may import and have in the individual’s possession 2 an amount of alcoholic liquor not exceeding nine liters per 3 calendar month that the individual personally obtained outside 4 the state. Alcoholic liquor imported by an individual pursuant 5 to this subsection shall be for personal consumption only in 6 a private home or other private accommodation. A distillery 7 shall not sell alcoholic liquor within the state to any person 8 but only to the division department , except as otherwise 9 provided in this chapter . This section vests in the division 10 department exclusive control within the state as purchaser of 11 all alcoholic liquor sold by distilleries within the state 12 or imported, except beer and wine, and except as otherwise 13 provided in this chapter . The division department shall 14 receive alcoholic liquor on a bailment system for resale by the 15 division department in the manner set forth in this chapter . 16 The division department shall act as the sole wholesaler of 17 alcoholic liquor to class “E” retail alcohol licensees. 18 Sec. 2402. Section 123.23, subsections 1, 2, 3, and 5, Code 19 2023, are amended to read as follows: 20 1. Any manufacturer, distiller, or importer of alcoholic 21 liquors shipping, selling, or having alcoholic liquors brought 22 into this state for resale by the state shall, as a condition 23 precedent to the privilege of so trafficking in alcoholic 24 liquors in this state, annually make application for and hold 25 a distiller’s certificate of compliance which shall be issued 26 by the administrator director for that purpose. No brand of 27 alcoholic liquor shall be sold by the division department 28 in this state unless the manufacturer, distiller, importer, 29 and all other persons participating in the distribution of 30 that brand in this state have obtained a certificate. The 31 certificate of compliance shall expire at the end of one year 32 from the date of issuance and shall be renewed for a like 33 -1344- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1344/ 1568
H.F. _____ period upon application to the administrator director unless 34 otherwise suspended or revoked for cause. Each completed 35 application for a certificate of compliance or renewal shall 1 be submitted electronically, or in a manner prescribed by the 2 administrator director , and shall be accompanied by a fee 3 of two hundred dollars payable to the division department . 4 However, this subsection need not apply to a manufacturer, 5 distiller, or importer who ships or sells in this state no more 6 than eleven gallons or its case equivalent during any fiscal 7 year as a result of “special orders” which might be placed, as 8 defined and allowed by divisional departmental rules adopted 9 under this chapter . 10 2. At the time of applying for a certificate of compliance, 11 each applicant shall submit to the division department 12 electronically, or in a manner prescribed by the administrator 13 director , the name and address of its authorized agent 14 for service of process which shall remain effective until 15 changed for another, and a list of names and addresses of all 16 representatives, employees, or attorneys whom the applicant has 17 appointed in the state of Iowa to represent it for any purpose. 18 The listing shall be amended by the certificate holder as 19 necessary to keep the listing current with the division 20 department . 21 3. The administrator director and the attorney general 22 are authorized to require any certificate holder or person 23 listed as the certificate holder’s representative, employee, 24 or attorney to disclose such financial and other records and 25 transactions as may be considered relevant in discovering 26 violations of this chapter or of rules and regulations of 27 the division department under this chapter or of any other 28 provision of law by any person. 29 5. This section shall not require the listing of those 30 persons who are employed on premises where alcoholic liquors 31 are manufactured, processed, bottled, or packaged in Iowa or 32 persons who are thereafter engaged in the transporting of such 33 -1345- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1345/ 1568
H.F. _____ alcoholic liquors to the division department . 34 Sec. 2403. Section 123.24, Code 2023, is amended to read as 35 follows: 1 123.24 Alcoholic liquor sales by the division department —— 2 dishonored payments —— liquor prices. 3 1. The division department shall sell alcoholic liquor at 4 wholesale only. The division department shall sell alcoholic 5 liquor to class “E” retail alcohol licensees only. The 6 division department shall offer the same price on alcoholic 7 liquor to all class “E” retail alcohol licensees without regard 8 for the quantity of purchase or the distance for delivery. 9 2. The price of alcoholic liquor sold by the division 10 department shall consist of the following: 11 a. The manufacturer’s price. 12 b. A markup of up to fifty percent of the wholesale price 13 paid by the division department for the alcoholic liquor. 14 The division department may increase the markup on selected 15 kinds of alcoholic liquor sold by the division department if 16 the average return to the division department on all sales of 17 alcoholic liquor does not exceed the wholesale price paid by 18 the division department and the fifty percent markup. 19 c. A split case charge in an amount determined by the 20 division department when alcoholic liquor is sold in quantities 21 which require a case to be split. 22 d. A bottle surcharge in an amount sufficient, when added to 23 the amount not refunded to class “E” retail alcohol licensees 24 pursuant to section 455C.2 , to pay the costs incurred by the 25 division department for collecting and properly disposing of 26 the liquor containers. The amount collected pursuant to this 27 paragraph, in addition to any amounts not refunded to class “E” 28 retail alcohol licensees pursuant to section 455C.2 , shall be 29 deposited in the beer and liquor control fund established under 30 section 123.17 . 31 3. a. The division department may accept from a class 32 “E” retail alcohol licensee electronic funds transferred by 33 -1346- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1346/ 1568
H.F. _____ automated clearing house, wire transfer, or another method 34 deemed acceptable by the administrator director , in payment of 35 alcoholic liquor. If a payment is subsequently dishonored, 1 the division department shall cause a notice of nonpayment 2 and penalty to be served upon the class “E” retail alcohol 3 licensee or upon any person in charge of the licensed premises. 4 The notice shall state that if payment or satisfaction for 5 the dishonored payment is not made within ten days of the 6 service of notice, the licensee’s retail alcohol license may 7 be suspended under section 123.39 . The notice of nonpayment 8 and penalty shall be in a form prescribed by the administrator 9 director , and shall be sent by certified mail. 10 b. If upon notice and hearing under section 123.39 and 11 pursuant to the provisions of chapter 17A concerning a 12 contested case hearing, the administrator director determines 13 that the class “E” retail alcohol licensee failed to satisfy 14 the obligation for which the payment was issued within ten days 15 after the notice of nonpayment and penalty was served on the 16 licensee as provided in paragraph “a” of this subsection , the 17 administrator director may suspend the licensee’s class “E” 18 retail alcohol license for a period not to exceed ten days. 19 4. The administrator director may refuse to sell alcoholic 20 liquor to a class “E” retail alcohol licensee who tenders a 21 payment which is subsequently dishonored until the outstanding 22 obligation is satisfied. 23 Sec. 2404. Section 123.25, Code 2023, is amended to read as 24 follows: 25 123.25 Consumption on premises. 26 An officer, clerk, agent, or employee of the division 27 department employed in a state-owned warehouse under this 28 chapter shall not allow any alcoholic beverage to be consumed 29 on the premises, nor shall a person consume any alcoholic 30 liquor on the premises except for testing or sampling purposes 31 only. 32 Sec. 2405. Section 123.26, Code 2023, is amended to read as 33 -1347- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1347/ 1568
H.F. _____ follows: 34 123.26 Restrictions on sales —— seals —— labeling. 35 Alcoholic liquor shall not be sold by a class “E” retail 1 alcohol licensee except in a sealed container with identifying 2 markers as prescribed by the administrator director and affixed 3 in the manner prescribed by the administrator director , and no 4 such container shall be opened upon the premises of a state 5 warehouse. The division department shall cooperate with the 6 department of natural resources so that only one identifying 7 marker or mark is needed to satisfy the requirements of this 8 section and section 455C.5, subsection 1 . Possession of 9 alcoholic liquors which do not carry the prescribed identifying 10 markers is a violation of this chapter except as provided in 11 section 123.22 . 12 Sec. 2406. Section 123.27, Code 2023, is amended to read as 13 follows: 14 123.27 Sales and deliveries prohibited. 15 It is unlawful to transact the sale or delivery of alcoholic 16 liquor in, on, or from the premises of a state warehouse: 17 1. After the closing hour as established by the 18 administrator director . 19 2. On any legal holiday except those designated by the 20 administrator director . 21 3. During other periods or days as designated by the 22 administrator director . 23 Sec. 2407. Section 123.28, subsections 1 and 2, Code 2023, 24 are amended to read as follows: 25 1. It is lawful to transport, carry, or convey alcoholic 26 liquors from the place of purchase by the division department 27 to a state warehouse or depot established by the division 28 department or from one such place to another and, when so 29 permitted by this chapter , it is lawful for the division 30 department , a common carrier, or other person to transport, 31 carry, or convey alcoholic liquor sold from a state warehouse, 32 depot, or point of purchase by the state to any place to which 33 -1348- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1348/ 1568
H.F. _____ the liquor may be lawfully delivered under this chapter . 34 2. The division department shall deliver alcoholic liquor 35 purchased by class “E” retail alcohol licensees. Class “E” 1 retail alcohol licensees may deliver alcoholic liquor purchased 2 by class “C”, class “D”, or class “F” retail alcohol licensees, 3 and class “C”, class “D”, or class “F” retail alcohol licensees 4 may transport alcoholic liquor purchased from class “E” retail 5 alcohol licensees. 6 Sec. 2408. Section 123.29, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 7 amended to read as follows: 8 1. This chapter does not prohibit the sale of patent and 9 proprietary medicines, tinctures, food products, extracts, 10 toiletries, perfumes, and similar products, which are not 11 susceptible of use as a beverage, but which contain alcoholic 12 liquor, wine, or beer as one of their ingredients. These 13 products may be sold through ordinary wholesale and retail 14 businesses without a license or permit issued by the division 15 department . 16 Sec. 2409. Section 123.30, subsections 1 and 2, Code 2023, 17 are amended to read as follows: 18 1. a. A retail alcohol license may be issued to any person 19 who is of good moral character as defined by this chapter . 20 b. As a condition for issuance of a retail alcohol license 21 or wine or beer permit, the applicant must give consent 22 to members of the fire, police, and health departments 23 and the building inspector of cities; the county sheriff 24 or deputy sheriff; members of the department of public 25 safety; representatives of the division department and of 26 the department of inspections and appeals; certified police 27 officers; and any official county health officer to enter upon 28 areas of the premises where alcoholic beverages are stored, 29 served, or sold, without a warrant during business hours of 30 the licensee or permittee to inspect for violations of this 31 chapter or ordinances and regulations that cities and boards 32 of supervisors may adopt. However, a subpoena issued under 33 -1349- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1349/ 1568
H.F. _____ section 421.17 or a warrant is required for inspection of 34 private records, a private business office, or attached living 35 quarters. Persons who are not certified peace officers shall 1 limit the scope of their inspections of licensed premises 2 to the regulatory authority under which the inspection is 3 conducted. All persons who enter upon a licensed premises to 4 conduct an inspection shall present appropriate identification 5 to the owner of the establishment or the person who appears 6 to be in charge of the establishment prior to commencing 7 an inspection; however, this provision does not apply to 8 undercover criminal investigations conducted by peace officers. 9 c. As a further condition for the issuance of a class “E” 10 retail alcohol license, the applicant shall post a bond in 11 a sum of not less than five thousand nor more than fifteen 12 thousand dollars as determined on a sliding scale established 13 by the division department ; however, a bond shall not be 14 required if all purchases of alcoholic liquor from the division 15 department by the licensee are made by means that ensure that 16 the division department will receive full payment in advance of 17 delivery of the alcoholic liquor. 18 d. A class “E” retail alcohol license may be issued to a 19 city council for premises located within the limits of the city 20 if there are no class “E” retail alcohol licensees operating 21 within the limits of the city and no other applications for a 22 class “E” license for premises located within the limits of 23 the city at the time the city council’s application is filed. 24 If a class “E” retail alcohol license is subsequently issued 25 to a private person for premises located within the limits of 26 the city, the city council shall surrender its license to the 27 division department within one year of the date that the class 28 “E” retail alcohol licensee begins operating, liquidate any 29 remaining assets connected with the liquor store, and cease 30 operating the liquor store. 31 2. A retail alcohol license shall not be issued for premises 32 which do not constitute a safe and proper place or building 33 -1350- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1350/ 1568
H.F. _____ and which do not conform to all applicable laws, ordinances, 34 resolutions, and health and fire regulations. A licensee 35 shall not have or maintain any interior access to residential 1 or sleeping quarters unless permission is granted by the 2 administrator director in the form of a living quarters permit. 3 Sec. 2410. Section 123.30, subsection 3, paragraph d, 4 subparagraphs (1) and (5), Code 2023, are amended to read as 5 follows: 6 (1) A class “E” retail alcohol license may be issued and 7 shall authorize the holder to purchase alcoholic liquor in 8 original unopened containers from the division department 9 only, wine from a class “A” wine permittee only, and beer from 10 a class “A” beer permittee only; to sell alcoholic liquor, 11 wine, and beer in original unopened containers at retail to 12 patrons for consumption off the licensed premises; and to sell 13 alcoholic liquor and high alcoholic content beer at wholesale 14 to other retail alcohol licensees, provided the holder has 15 filed with the division department a basic permit issued by the 16 alcohol and tobacco tax and trade bureau of the United States 17 department of the treasury. 18 (5) The division department may issue a class “E” retail 19 alcohol license for premises covered by a retail alcohol 20 license for on-premises consumption under any of the following 21 circumstances: 22 (a) If the premises are in a county having a population 23 under nine thousand five hundred in which no other class 24 “E” retail alcohol license has been issued by the division 25 department , and no other application for a class “E” retail 26 alcohol license has been made within the previous twelve 27 consecutive months. 28 (b) If, notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the 29 contrary, the premises covered by a retail alcohol license is a 30 grocery store that is at least five thousand square feet. 31 Sec. 2411. Section 123.31, subsection 1, unnumbered 32 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 33 -1351- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1351/ 1568
H.F. _____ A person applying for a retail alcohol license shall submit a 34 completed application electronically, or in a manner prescribed 35 by the administrator director , which shall set forth under oath 1 the following: 2 Sec. 2412. Section 123.31, subsection 1, paragraphs e and g, 3 Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 4 e. When required by the administrator director , and in 5 such form and containing such information as the administrator 6 director may require, a description of the premises where the 7 applicant intends to use the license, to include a sketch or 8 drawing of the premises and, if applicable, the number of 9 square feet of interior floor space which comprises the retail 10 sales area of the premises. 11 g. Any other information as required by the administrator 12 director . 13 Sec. 2413. Section 123.31, subsection 2, paragraph d, Code 14 2023, is amended to read as follows: 15 d. That the premises where the applicant intends to use the 16 license conforms to all applicable laws, health regulations, 17 and fire regulations, and constitutes a safe and proper place 18 or building and that the applicant shall not have or maintain 19 any interior access to residential or sleeping quarters unless 20 permission is granted by the administrator director in the form 21 of a living quarters permit. 22 Sec. 2414. Section 123.31A, subsection 3, unnumbered 23 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 24 Subject to the rules of the division department , sales made 25 pursuant to this section may be made in a container other 26 than the original container only if all of the following 27 requirements are met: 28 Sec. 2415. Section 123.31A, subsection 3, paragraph d, Code 29 2023, is amended to read as follows: 30 d. The container to be sold shall be securely sealed 31 by a method authorized by the division department that is 32 designed so that if the sealed container is reopened or the 33 -1352- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1352/ 1568
H.F. _____ seal tampered with, it is visibly apparent that the seal on the 34 container of beer or wine has been tampered with or the sealed 35 container has otherwise been reopened. 1 Sec. 2416. Section 123.31A, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 2 amended to read as follows: 3 4. A container of beer or wine other than the original 4 container that is sold and sealed in compliance with the 5 requirements of subsection 3 and the division’s department’s 6 rules shall not be deemed an open container subject to the 7 requirements of sections 321.284 and 321.284A if the sealed 8 container is unopened and the seal has not been tampered with, 9 and the contents of the container have not been partially 10 removed. 11 Sec. 2417. Section 123.32, subsection 1, paragraph b, 12 unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 13 follows: 14 A completed application for a class “D” retail alcohol 15 license and for any of the following certificates, licenses, 16 or permits shall be submitted to the division department 17 electronically, or in a manner prescribed by the administrator 18 director , which shall proceed in the same manner as in the case 19 of an application approved by local authorities: 20 Sec. 2418. Section 123.32, subsections 2, 6, 7, 8, and 9, 21 Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 22 2. Action by local authorities. The local authority 23 shall either approve or disapprove the issuance of a retail 24 alcohol license, shall endorse its approval or disapproval 25 on the application, and shall forward the application with 26 the necessary fee and bond, if required, to the division 27 department . There is no limit upon the number of retail 28 alcohol licenses which may be approved for issuance by local 29 authorities. 30 6. Action by administrator director . 31 a. Upon receipt of an application having been disapproved by 32 the local authority, the administrator director shall notify 33 -1353- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1353/ 1568
H.F. _____ the applicant that the applicant may appeal the disapproval of 34 the application to the administrator director . The applicant 35 shall be notified by certified mail or personal service, and 1 the application, the fee, and any bond shall be returned to the 2 applicant. 3 b. Upon receipt of an application having been approved by 4 the local authority, the division department shall make an 5 investigation as the administrator director deems necessary to 6 determine that the applicant complies with all requirements 7 for holding a license, and may require the applicant to appear 8 to be examined under oath to demonstrate that the applicant 9 complies with all of the requirements to hold a license. If 10 the administrator director requires the applicant to appear 11 and to testify under oath, a record shall be made of all 12 testimony or evidence and the record shall become a part of the 13 application. The administrator director may appoint a member 14 of the division department or may request an administrative 15 law judge of the department of inspections and appeals to 16 receive the testimony under oath and evidence, and to issue a 17 proposed decision to approve or disapprove the application for 18 a license. The administrator director may affirm, reverse, 19 or modify the proposed decision to approve or disapprove the 20 application for the license. If the application is approved by 21 the administrator director , the license shall be issued. If 22 the application is disapproved by the administrator director , 23 the applicant shall be so notified by certified mail or 24 personal service and the appropriate local authority shall 25 be notified electronically, or in a manner prescribed by the 26 administrator director . 27 7. Appeal to administrator director . An applicant for a 28 retail alcohol license may appeal from the local authority’s 29 disapproval of an application for a license or permit to the 30 administrator director . In the appeal the applicant shall 31 be allowed the opportunity to demonstrate in an evidentiary 32 hearing conducted pursuant to chapter 17A that the applicant 33 -1354- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1354/ 1568
H.F. _____ complies with all of the requirements for holding the license 34 or permit. The administrator director may appoint a member of 35 the division department or may request an administrative law 1 judge from the department of inspections and appeals to conduct 2 the evidentiary hearing and to render a proposed decision to 3 approve or disapprove the issuance of the license or permit. 4 The administrator director may affirm, reverse, or modify the 5 proposed decision. If the administrator director determines 6 that the applicant complies with all of the requirements 7 for holding a license or permit, the administrator director 8 shall order the issuance of the license or permit. If the 9 administrator director determines that the applicant does not 10 comply with the requirements for holding a license or permit, 11 the administrator director shall disapprove the issuance of the 12 license or permit. 13 8. Judicial review. The applicant or the local 14 authority may seek judicial review of the action of the 15 administrator director in accordance with the terms of the Iowa 16 administrative procedure Act, chapter 17A . Notwithstanding 17 the terms of the Iowa administrative procedure Act, chapter 18 17A , petitions for judicial review may be filed in the 19 district court of the county where the premises covered by the 20 application are situated. 21 9. Suspension by local authority. A retail alcohol licensee 22 whose license has been suspended or revoked or a civil penalty 23 imposed by a local authority for a violation of this chapter 24 or suspended by a local authority for violation of a local 25 ordinance may appeal the suspension, revocation, or civil 26 penalty to the administrator director . The administrator 27 director may appoint a member of the division department or 28 may request an administrative law judge from the department 29 of inspections and appeals to hear the appeal which shall 30 be conducted in accordance with chapter 17A and to issue a 31 proposed decision. The administrator director may review the 32 proposed decision upon the motion of a party to the appeal or 33 -1355- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1355/ 1568
H.F. _____ upon the administrator’s director’s own motion in accordance 34 with chapter 17A . Upon review of the proposed decision, the 35 administrator director may affirm, reverse, or modify the 1 proposed decision. A retail alcohol licensee or a local 2 authority aggrieved by a decision of the administrator director 3 may seek judicial review of the decision pursuant to chapter 4 17A . 5 Sec. 2419. Section 123.33, Code 2023, is amended to read as 6 follows: 7 123.33 Records. 8 Every holder of a license or permit under this chapter 9 shall maintain records, in printed or electronic format, 10 which include income statements, balance sheets, purchase and 11 sales invoices, purchase and sales ledgers, and any other 12 records as the administrator director may require. The records 13 required and the premises of the licensee or permittee shall be 14 accessible and open to inspection pursuant to section 123.30, 15 subsection 1 , during normal business hours of the licensee or 16 permittee. 17 Sec. 2420. Section 123.34, subsection 1, paragraph a, Code 18 2023, is amended to read as follows: 19 a. The administrator director may issue eight-month seasonal 20 class “C”, special class “C”, class “D”, and class “F” retail 21 alcohol licenses. 22 Sec. 2421. Section 123.34, subsection 2, paragraph a, Code 23 2023, is amended to read as follows: 24 a. The administrator director may issue fourteen-day class 25 “C”, special class “C”, class “D”, and class “F” retail alcohol 26 licenses. 27 Sec. 2422. Section 123.34, subsection 3, paragraph a, Code 28 2023, is amended to read as follows: 29 a. The administrator director may issue five-day class “C”, 30 special class “C”, class “D”, and class “F” retail alcohol 31 licenses. 32 Sec. 2423. Section 123.35, subsection 2, unnumbered 33 -1356- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1356/ 1568
H.F. _____ paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 34 Notwithstanding section 123.31 and any other provision 35 of this chapter to the contrary, a class “E” retail alcohol 1 license shall automatically renew without the endorsement of 2 a local authority or approval by the administrator director 3 upon collection of the annual fee by the division department , 4 provided all of the following conditions are met since the 5 preceding license was issued: 6 Sec. 2424. Section 123.35, subsection 2, paragraphs a, e, 7 and h, Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 8 a. The licensee has given written consent to the division 9 department to have the license automatically renewed as 10 provided in this section . 11 e. The licensee has not submitted payment for alcoholic 12 liquor to the division department that was subsequently 13 dishonored. 14 h. A local authority has not notified the division 15 department , in a manner established by the division department 16 and made available to local authorities, that automatic renewal 17 should not occur and that further review of the licensee by 18 the division department and the applicable local authority is 19 warranted. 20 Sec. 2425. Section 123.35, subsection 3, unnumbered 21 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 22 Notwithstanding sections 123.23 , 123.135 , 123.180 , and any 23 other provision of this chapter to the contrary, a distiller’s, 24 brewer’s, or vintner’s certificate of compliance shall 25 automatically renew without approval by the administrator 26 director upon collection of the annual fee by the division 27 department , provided all of the following conditions are met 28 since the preceding certificate was issued: 29 Sec. 2426. Section 123.35, subsection 3, paragraph a, Code 30 2023, is amended to read as follows: 31 a. The certificate holder has given written consent to 32 the division department to have the certificate automatically 33 -1357- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1357/ 1568
H.F. _____ renewed as provided in this section . 34 Sec. 2427. Section 123.35, subsection 4, unnumbered 35 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 1 Notwithstanding section 123.187 and any other provision of 2 this chapter to the contrary, a wine direct shipper’s permit 3 shall automatically renew without approval by the administrator 4 director upon collection of the annual fee by the division 5 department , provided all of the following conditions are met 6 since the preceding permit was issued: 7 Sec. 2428. Section 123.35, subsection 4, paragraph a, Code 8 2023, is amended to read as follows: 9 a. The permittee has given written consent to the division 10 department to have the permit automatically renewed as provided 11 in this section . 12 Sec. 2429. Section 123.36, subsection 1, unnumbered 13 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 14 The following fees shall be paid to the division department 15 annually for retail alcohol licenses issued under section 16 123.30 : 17 Sec. 2430. Section 123.36, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 18 amended to read as follows: 19 2. The division department shall credit all fees to the beer 20 and liquor control fund. The division department shall remit 21 to the appropriate local authority a sum equal to sixty-five 22 percent of the fees collected for each class “B”, class “C”, 23 or class “F” license except special class “C” licenses or 24 class “E” licenses, covering premises located within the local 25 authority’s jurisdiction. The division department shall remit 26 to the appropriate local authority a sum equal to seventy-five 27 percent of the fees collected for each special class “C” 28 license covering premises located within the local authority’s 29 jurisdiction. Those fees collected for each class “E” retail 30 alcohol license shall be credited to the beer and liquor 31 control fund. 32 Sec. 2431. Section 123.37, subsections 2, 3, and 4, Code 33 -1358- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1358/ 1568
H.F. _____ 2023, are amended to read as follows: 34 2. The administrator director may compromise and settle 35 doubtful and disputed claims for taxes imposed under 1 this chapter or for taxes of doubtful collectibility, 2 notwithstanding section 7D.9 . The administrator director may 3 enter into informal settlements pursuant to section 17A.10 to 4 compromise and settle doubtful and disputed claims for taxes 5 imposed under this chapter . The administrator director may 6 make a claim under a licensee’s or permittee’s penal bond for 7 taxes of doubtful collectibility. Whenever a compromise or 8 settlement is made, the administrator director shall make a 9 complete record of the case showing the tax assessed, reports 10 and audits, if any, the licensee’s or permittee’s grounds for 11 dispute or contest, together with all evidence of the dispute 12 or contest, and the amounts, conditions, and settlement or 13 compromise of the dispute or contest. 14 3. A licensee or permittee who disputes the amount of tax 15 imposed must pay all tax and penalty pertaining to the disputed 16 tax liability prior to appealing the disputed tax liability to 17 the administrator director . 18 4. The administrator director shall adopt rules 19 establishing procedures for payment of disputed taxes imposed 20 under this chapter . If it is determined that the tax is not 21 due in whole or in part, the division department shall promptly 22 refund the part of the tax payment which is determined not to 23 be due. 24 Sec. 2432. Section 123.38, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 25 amended to read as follows: 26 1. A retail alcohol license, wine permit, or beer permit 27 is a personal privilege and is revocable for cause. It is not 28 property nor is it subject to attachment and execution nor 29 alienable nor assignable, and it shall cease upon the death 30 of the permittee or licensee. However, the administrator of 31 the division director may in the administrator’s director’s 32 discretion allow the executor or administrator director of the 33 -1359- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1359/ 1568
H.F. _____ estate of a permittee or licensee to operate the business of 34 the decedent for a reasonable time not to exceed the expiration 35 date of the permit or license. Every permit or license shall 1 be issued in the name of the applicant and no person holding a 2 permit or license shall allow any other person to use it. 3 Sec. 2433. Section 123.38, subsection 2, paragraph a, 4 unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 5 follows: 6 Any licensee or permittee, or the executor or administrator 7 director of the estate of a licensee or permittee, or any 8 person duly appointed by the court to take charge of and 9 administer the property or assets of the licensee or permittee 10 for the benefit of the licensee’s or permittee’s creditors, 11 may voluntarily surrender a license or permit to the division 12 department . When a license or permit is surrendered , the 13 division department shall notify the local authority, and the 14 division department or the local authority shall refund to the 15 person surrendering the license or permit, a proportionate 16 amount of the fee received by the division department or the 17 local authority for the license or permit as follows: 18 Sec. 2434. Section 123.38, subsection 2, paragraphs b and c, 19 Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 20 b. For purposes of this subsection , any portion of license 21 or permit fees used for the purposes authorized in section 22 331.424, subsection 1 , paragraph “a” , subparagraphs (1) and 23 (2), shall not be deemed received either by the division 24 department or by a local authority. 25 c. No refund shall be made to any licensee or permittee upon 26 the surrender of the license or permit if there is at the time 27 of surrender a complaint filed with the division department 28 or local authority charging the licensee or permittee with a 29 violation of this chapter . 30 Sec. 2435. Section 123.38, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 31 amended to read as follows: 32 3. The local authority may in its discretion authorize a 33 -1360- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1360/ 1568
H.F. _____ licensee or permittee to transfer the license or permit from 34 one location to another within the same incorporated city, 35 or within a county outside the corporate limits of a city, 1 provided that the premises to which the transfer is to be made 2 would have been eligible for a license or permit in the first 3 instance and such transfer will not result in the violation 4 of any law. All transfers authorized, and the particulars 5 of same, shall be reported to the administrator director 6 by the local authority. The administrator director may by 7 rule establish a uniform transfer fee to be assessed by all 8 local authorities upon licensees or permittees to cover the 9 administrative costs of such transfers, such fee to be retained 10 by the local authority involved. 11 Sec. 2436. Section 123.38A, Code 2023, is amended to read 12 as follows: 13 123.38A Confidential investigative records. 14 In order to assure a free flow of information for 15 accomplishing the purposes of section 123.4 and section 16 123.9, subsection 6 , all complaint information, investigation 17 files, audit files, and inspection files, other investigation 18 reports, and other investigative information in the possession 19 of the division department or employees acting under the 20 authority of the administrator director under this chapter 21 are privileged and confidential, and are not subject to 22 discovery, subpoena, or other means of legal compulsion for 23 their release before administrative or criminal charges are 24 filed. However, investigative information in the possession 25 of division department employees under this chapter may be 26 disclosed to the licensing authorities of a city or county 27 within this state, in another state, the District of Columbia, 28 or territory or county in which the licensee or permittee is 29 licensed or permitted or has applied for a license or permit. 30 In addition, the investigative information can be shared with 31 any law enforcement agency or other state agency that also 32 has investigative, regulatory, or enforcement jurisdiction 33 -1361- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1361/ 1568
H.F. _____ authorized by law. Records received by the division department 34 for purposes of this chapter from other agencies which would 35 be confidential if created by the division department are 1 considered confidential. 2 Sec. 2437. Section 123.39, subsections 1 and 4, Code 2023, 3 are amended to read as follows: 4 1. a. (1) The administrator director or the local 5 authority may suspend a class “B”, special class “B” native 6 wine, class “C”, special class “C”, class “E”, or class “F” 7 retail alcohol license, or charity beer, spirits, and wine 8 special event license for a period not to exceed one year, 9 revoke the license, or impose a civil penalty not to exceed one 10 thousand dollars per violation. 11 (2) The administrator director may suspend a certificate 12 of compliance, a class “D” retail alcohol license, a 13 manufacturer’s license, a broker’s permit, a class “A” native 14 distilled spirits license, a class “A” or special class “A” 15 beer permit, a class “A” wine permit, a wine direct shipper’s 16 permit, or a wine carrier permit for a period not to exceed one 17 year, revoke the license, permit, or certificate, or impose a 18 civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars per violation. 19 b. A license, permit, or certificate of compliance issued 20 under this chapter may be suspended or revoked, or a civil 21 penalty may be imposed for any of the following causes: 22 (1) Misrepresentation of any material fact in the 23 application for the license, permit, or certificate. 24 (2) Violation of any of the provisions of this chapter . 25 (3) Any change in the ownership or interest in the business 26 operated under a retail alcohol license which change was not 27 previously reported in a manner prescribed by the administrator 28 director within thirty days of the change and subsequently 29 approved by the local authority, when applicable, and the 30 division department . 31 (4) An event which would have resulted in disqualification 32 from receiving the license, permit, or certificate when 33 -1362- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1362/ 1568
H.F. _____ originally issued. 34 (5) Any sale, hypothecation, or transfer of the license, 35 permit, or certificate. 1 (6) The failure or refusal on the part of any license, 2 permit, or certificate holder to render any report or remit any 3 taxes to the division department under this chapter when due. 4 c. A criminal conviction is not a prerequisite to 5 suspension, revocation, or imposition of a civil penalty 6 pursuant to this section . 7 d. A local authority which acts pursuant to this section , 8 section 123.32 , or section 123.50 shall notify the division 9 department in writing of the action taken, and shall notify the 10 license or permit holder of the right to appeal a suspension, 11 revocation, or imposition of a civil penalty to the division 12 department . 13 e. Before suspension, revocation, or imposition of a civil 14 penalty by the administrator director , the license, permit, 15 or certificate holder shall be given written notice and an 16 opportunity for a hearing. The administrator director may 17 appoint a member of the division department or may request an 18 administrative law judge from the department of inspections 19 and appeals to conduct the hearing and issue a proposed 20 decision. Upon the motion of a party to the hearing or upon 21 the administrator’s director’s own motion, the administrator 22 director may review the proposed decision in accordance 23 with chapter 17A . Upon review of the proposed decision, the 24 administrator director may affirm, reverse, or modify the 25 proposed decision. A license, permit, or certificate holder 26 aggrieved by a decision of the administrator director may seek 27 judicial review of the administrator’s director’s decision in 28 accordance with chapter 17A . 29 f. Civil penalties imposed and collected by the local 30 authority under this section shall be retained by the local 31 authority. Civil penalties imposed and collected by the 32 division department under this section shall be credited to 33 -1363- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1363/ 1568
H.F. _____ the general fund of the state pursuant to section 123.17, 34 subsection 9 . 35 4. If the cause for suspension is a first offense 1 violation of section 123.49, subsection 2 , paragraph “h” , 2 the administrator director or local authority shall impose a 3 civil penalty in the amount of five hundred dollars in lieu of 4 suspension of the license or permit. 5 Sec. 2438. Section 123.41, subsections 1, 2, 3, and 4, Code 6 2023, are amended to read as follows: 7 1. Each completed application to obtain or renew a 8 manufacturer’s license shall be submitted to the division 9 department electronically, or in a manner prescribed by the 10 administrator director , and shall be accompanied by a fee of 11 three hundred dollars payable to the division department . The 12 administrator director may in accordance with this chapter 13 grant and issue to a manufacturer a manufacturer’s license, 14 valid for a one-year period after date of issuance, which shall 15 allow the manufacture, storage, and wholesale disposition and 16 sale of alcoholic liquors to the division department and to 17 customers outside of the state. 18 2. As a condition precedent to the approval and granting 19 of a manufacturer’s license, an applicant shall file with the 20 division department a basic permit issued by the alcohol and 21 tobacco tax and trade bureau of the United States department 22 of the treasury, and a statement under oath that the applicant 23 will faithfully observe and comply with all laws, rules, and 24 regulations governing the manufacture and sale of alcoholic 25 liquor. 26 3. A person who holds an experimental distilled spirits 27 plant permit or its equivalent issued by the alcohol and 28 tobacco tax and trade bureau of the United States department 29 of the treasury may produce alcohol for use as fuel without 30 obtaining a manufacturer’s license from the division 31 department . 32 4. A person who holds a manufacturer’s license shall file 33 -1364- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1364/ 1568
H.F. _____ with the division department , on or before the fifteenth day of 34 each calendar month, all documents filed by the manufacturer 35 with the alcohol and tobacco tax and trade bureau of the United 1 States department of the treasury, including all production, 2 storage, and processing reports. 3 Sec. 2439. Section 123.42, subsections 1 and 2, Code 2023, 4 are amended to read as follows: 5 1. Prior to representing or promoting alcoholic liquor 6 products in the state, the broker shall submit a completed 7 application to the division department electronically, or in a 8 manner prescribed by the administrator director , for a broker’s 9 permit. The administrator director may in accordance with this 10 chapter issue a broker’s permit which shall be valid for one 11 year from the date of issuance unless it is sooner suspended or 12 revoked for a violation of this chapter . 13 2. At the time of applying for a broker’s permit, each 14 applicant shall submit to the division department a list of 15 names and addresses of all manufacturers, distillers, and 16 importers whom the applicant has been appointed to represent 17 in the state of Iowa for any purpose. The listing shall be 18 amended by the broker as necessary to keep the listing current 19 with the division department . 20 Sec. 2440. Section 123.43, subsection 1, unnumbered 21 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 22 A person applying for a class “A” native distilled spirits 23 license shall submit an application electronically, or in a 24 manner prescribed by the administrator director , which shall 25 set forth under oath the following: 26 Sec. 2441. Section 123.43, subsection 1, paragraphs e and g, 27 Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 28 e. When required by the administrator director , and in 29 such form and containing such information as the administrator 30 director may require, a description of the premises where the 31 applicant intends to use the license, to include a sketch or 32 drawing of the premises and, if applicable, the number of 33 -1365- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1365/ 1568
H.F. _____ square feet of interior floor space which comprises the retail 34 sales area of the premises. 35 g. Any other information as required by the administrator 1 director . 2 Sec. 2442. Section 123.43, subsection 2, unnumbered 3 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 4 Except as otherwise provided in this chapter , the 5 administrator director shall issue a class “A” native distilled 6 spirits license to any applicant who establishes all of the 7 following: 8 Sec. 2443. Section 123.43, subsection 2, paragraph d, Code 9 2023, is amended to read as follows: 10 d. That the applicant has filed with the division department 11 a basic permit issued by the alcohol and tobacco tax and trade 12 bureau of the United States department of the treasury, and 13 that the applicant will faithfully observe and comply with all 14 laws, rules, and regulations governing the manufacture and sale 15 of alcoholic liquor. 16 Sec. 2444. Section 123.43A, subsections 1, 3, 4, and 5, Code 17 2023, are amended to read as follows: 18 1. Subject to rules of the division department , a native 19 distillery holding a class “A” native distilled spirits license 20 issued pursuant to section 123.43 may sell or offer for sale 21 native distilled spirits. As provided in this section , sales 22 of native distilled spirits manufactured on the premises may 23 be made at retail for off-premises consumption when sold on 24 the premises of the native distillery that manufactures native 25 distilled spirits. All sales intended for resale in this 26 state shall be made through the state’s wholesale distribution 27 system. 28 3. A native distillery shall not sell native distilled 29 spirits other than as permitted in this chapter and shall 30 not allow native distilled spirits sold for consumption off 31 the premises to be consumed upon the premises of the native 32 distillery. However, native distilled spirits may be tasted 33 -1366- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1366/ 1568
H.F. _____ pursuant to the rules of the division department on the 34 premises where fermented, distilled, or matured, when no charge 35 is made for the tasting. 1 4. The sale of native distilled spirits to the division 2 department for wholesale disposition and sale by the division 3 department shall be subject to the requirements of this chapter 4 regarding such disposition and sale. 5 5. A native distillery issued a class “A” native distilled 6 spirits license shall file with the division department , on or 7 before the fifteenth day of each calendar month, all documents 8 filed by the native distillery with the alcohol and tobacco 9 tax and trade bureau of the United States department of the 10 treasury, including all production, storage, and processing 11 reports. 12 Sec. 2445. Section 123.44, Code 2023, is amended to read as 13 follows: 14 123.44 Gifts prohibited. 15 A manufacturer or broker shall not give away alcoholic 16 liquor at any time in connection with the manufacturer’s or 17 broker’s business except for testing or sampling purposes only. 18 A manufacturer, distiller, vintner, brewer, broker, wholesaler, 19 or importer, organized as a corporation pursuant to the laws of 20 this state or any other state, who deals in alcoholic beverages 21 subject to regulation under this chapter shall not offer or 22 give anything of value to a commission council member, official 23 or employee of the division department under this chapter , 24 or directly or indirectly contribute in any manner any money 25 or thing of value to a person seeking a public or appointive 26 office or a recognized political party or a group of persons 27 seeking to become a recognized political party. 28 Sec. 2446. Section 123.46A, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 29 amended to read as follows: 30 2. Licensees authorized to sell wine, beer, or mixed drinks 31 or cocktails for consumption off the licensed premises in a 32 container other than the original container may deliver the 33 -1367- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1367/ 1568
H.F. _____ wine, beer, or mixed drinks or cocktails to a home or other 34 designated location in this state only if the container other 35 than the original container has been sold and securely sealed 1 in compliance with this chapter or the rules of the division 2 department . Deliveries shall be limited to alcoholic beverages 3 authorized by the licensee’s license or permit. 4 Sec. 2447. Section 123.46A, subsection 3, paragraph g, Code 5 2023, is amended to read as follows: 6 g. Delivery of alcoholic liquor, wine, beer, or mixed drinks 7 or cocktails shall be made by the licensee, the licensee’s 8 employee, or a third party, provided the licensee has entered 9 into a written agreement with the third party that authorizes 10 the third party to act as an agent of the licensee for the 11 purpose of delivering alcoholic liquor, wine, beer, or mixed 12 drinks or cocktails. Each licensee shall submit to the 13 division department electronically, or in a manner prescribed 14 by the administrator director , a list of names and addresses of 15 all third parties it has authorized to act as its agent for the 16 purpose of delivering alcoholic liquor, wine, beer, or mixed 17 drinks or cocktails. The licensee shall provide the division 18 department with amendments to the list as necessary to ensure 19 the division department possesses an accurate, current list. 20 Sec. 2448. Section 123.49, subsection 2, paragraph d, 21 subparagraphs (1), (2), and (3), Code 2023, are amended to read 22 as follows: 23 (1) Keep on premises covered by a retail alcohol license any 24 alcoholic liquor in any container except the original package 25 purchased from the division department , and except mixed drinks 26 or cocktails mixed on the premises for immediate consumption 27 on the licensed premises or as otherwise provided by this 28 paragraph “d” . This prohibition does not apply to holders 29 of a class “D” retail alcohol license or to alcoholic liquor 30 delivered in accordance with section 123.46A . 31 (2) Mixed drinks or cocktails mixed on the premises that are 32 not for immediate consumption may be consumed on the licensed 33 -1368- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1368/ 1568
H.F. _____ premises subject to the requirements of this subparagraph 34 pursuant to rules adopted by the division department . The 35 rules shall provide that the mixed drinks or cocktails be 1 stored, for no longer than seventy-two hours, in a labeled 2 container in a quantity that does not exceed three gallons. 3 The rules shall also provide that added flavors and other 4 nonbeverage ingredients included in the mixed drinks or 5 cocktails shall not include hallucinogenic substances or added 6 caffeine or other added stimulants including but not limited to 7 guarana, ginseng, and taurine. The rules shall also require 8 that the licensee keep records as to when the contents in 9 a particular container were mixed and the recipe used for 10 that mixture. In addition, mixed drinks or cocktails mixed 11 on the premises pursuant to this subparagraph may be sold 12 for consumption off the licensed premises as provided in and 13 subject to the requirements of subparagraph (3). 14 (3) Mixed drinks or cocktails mixed on premises covered 15 by a class “C” retail alcohol license for consumption off the 16 licensed premises may be sold if the mixed drink or cocktail is 17 immediately filled in a sealed container and is promptly taken 18 from the licensed premises prior to consumption of the mixed 19 drink or cocktail. A mixed drink or cocktail that is sold in a 20 sealed container in compliance with the requirements of this 21 subparagraph and rules adopted by the division department shall 22 not be deemed an open container subject to the requirements 23 of sections 321.284 and 321.284A if the sealed container is 24 unopened and the seal has not been tampered with, and the 25 contents of the container have not been partially removed. 26 Sec. 2449. Section 123.50, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 27 amended to read as follows: 28 2. The conviction of any retail alcohol licensee for a 29 violation of any of the provisions of section 123.49 , subject 30 to subsection 3 of this section , is grounds for the suspension 31 or revocation of the license or permit by the division 32 department or the local authority. However, if any retail 33 -1369- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1369/ 1568
H.F. _____ alcohol licensee is convicted of any violation of section 34 123.49, subsection 2 , paragraph “a” or “e” , or any retail 35 alcohol licensee, excluding a special class “B” or class “D” 1 retail alcohol licensee, is convicted of a violation of section 2 123.49, subsection 2 , paragraph “d” , the retail alcohol license 3 shall be revoked and shall immediately be surrendered by the 4 holder, and the bond, if any, of the license holder shall be 5 forfeited to the division department . However, the division 6 department shall retain only that portion of the bond equal 7 to the amount the division department determines the license 8 holder owes the division department . 9 Sec. 2450. Section 123.50, subsection 3, unnumbered 10 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 11 If any retail alcohol licensee or employee of a licensee is 12 convicted or found in violation of section 123.49, subsection 13 2 , paragraph “h” , the administrator director or local authority 14 shall, in addition to criminal penalties fixed for violations 15 by this section , assess a civil penalty as follows: 16 Sec. 2451. Section 123.50, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 17 amended to read as follows: 18 4. In addition to any other penalties imposed under this 19 chapter , the division department shall assess a civil penalty 20 up to the amount of five thousand dollars upon a class “E” 21 retail alcohol licensee when the class “E” retail alcohol 22 license is revoked for a violation of section 123.59 . Failure 23 to pay the civil penalty as required under this subsection 24 shall result in forfeiture of the bond to the division 25 department . However, the division department shall retain 26 only that portion of the bond equal to the amount the division 27 department determines the license or permit holder owes the 28 division department . 29 Sec. 2452. Section 123.50A, subsections 1, 2, and 4, Code 30 2023, are amended to read as follows: 31 1. If sufficient funding is appropriated, the division 32 department shall develop an alcohol compliance employee 33 -1370- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1370/ 1568
H.F. _____ training program, not to exceed two hours in length for 34 employees and prospective employees of licensees and 35 permittees, to inform the employees about state laws and 1 regulations regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages to 2 persons under legal age, and compliance with and the importance 3 of laws regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages to persons 4 under legal age. In developing the alcohol compliance employee 5 training program, the division department may consult with 6 stakeholders who have expertise in the laws and regulations 7 regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages to persons under 8 legal age. 9 2. The alcohol compliance employee training program shall 10 be made available to employees and prospective employees 11 of licensees and permittees at no cost to the employee, 12 the prospective employee, or the licensee or permittee, and 13 in a manner which is as convenient and accessible to the 14 extent practicable throughout the state so as to encourage 15 attendance. Contingent upon the availability of specified 16 funds for provision of the program, the division department 17 shall schedule the program on at least a monthly basis and the 18 program shall be available at a location in at least a majority 19 of counties. 20 4. The division department shall also offer periodic 21 continuing employee training and recertification for employees 22 who have completed initial training and received an initial 23 certificate of completion as part of the alcohol compliance 24 employee training program. 25 Sec. 2453. Section 123.56, subsections 3 and 4, Code 2023, 26 are amended to read as follows: 27 3. Upon filing a suit in equity in district court pursuant 28 to subsection 2 , the county attorney or city attorney shall 29 notify the administrator director of the action. Upon 30 receiving notice, the administrator director shall issue an 31 order reducing the hours during which alcoholic beverages may 32 be sold or consumed at retail on the licensed premises to 33 -1371- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1371/ 1568
H.F. _____ between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. each day of the week during 34 the pendency of the action in equity. The county attorney or 35 city attorney shall notify the administrator director of any 1 final action or judgment entered resulting from the action. 2 4. In an action seeking abatement of a public safety 3 nuisance as provided in this section , evidence of other 4 current violations of this chapter may be received by the 5 court and considered in determining the remedial provisions 6 of any abatement order. In addition, evidence of prior 7 sanctions, violations of law, nuisance behavior, or general 8 reputation relating to the licensed premises may be admissible 9 in determining the reasonableness of remedial provisions of an 10 abatement order. However, evidence of a prior conviction of 11 the licensee, managers, employees, or contemporaneous patrons 12 and guests is not necessary for purposes of considering or 13 issuing an abatement order under this section . In an action 14 under this section , the administrator director may submit 15 to the court a report as evidence on behalf of the division 16 department regarding the compliance history of the licensee or 17 permittee for consideration by the court. 18 Sec. 2454. Section 123.57, Code 2023, is amended to read as 19 follows: 20 123.57 Examination of accounts. 21 The financial condition and transactions of all offices, 22 departments, warehouses, and depots of concerning the division 23 alcohol beverage control activities of the department shall be 24 examined at least once each year by the state auditor and at 25 shorter periods if requested by the administrator director , 26 governor, commission council , or the general assembly’s 27 standing committees on government oversight. 28 Sec. 2455. Section 123.58, Code 2023, is amended to read as 29 follows: 30 123.58 Auditing. 31 All provisions of sections 11.6 , 11.11 , 11.14 , 11.21 , 32 11.31 , and 11.41 , relating to auditing of financial records 33 -1372- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1372/ 1568
H.F. _____ of governmental subdivisions which are not inconsistent with 34 this chapter are applicable to the division department and its 35 offices, warehouses, and depots under this chapter . 1 Sec. 2456. Section 123.92, subsection 1, paragraph a, Code 2 2023, is amended to read as follows: 3 a. Subject to the limitation amount specified in paragraph 4 “c” , if applicable, any third party who is not the intoxicated 5 person who caused the injury at issue and who is injured in 6 person or property or means of support by an intoxicated person 7 or resulting from the intoxication of a person, has a right of 8 action for damages actually sustained, severally or jointly 9 against any licensee or permittee, whether or not the license 10 or permit was issued by the division department or by the 11 licensing authority of any other state, who sold and served any 12 alcoholic beverage directly to the intoxicated person, provided 13 that the person was visibly intoxicated at the time of the sale 14 or service. 15 Sec. 2457. Section 123.92, subsection 2, paragraphs a and c, 16 Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 17 a. Every retail alcohol licensee, except a class “B”, 18 special class “B”, or class “E” retail alcohol licensee, shall 19 furnish proof of financial responsibility by the existence of 20 a liability insurance policy in an amount determined by the 21 division department . If an insurer provides dramshop liability 22 insurance at a new location to a licensee or permittee who has 23 a positive loss experience at other locations for which such 24 insurance is provided by the insurer, and the insurer bases 25 premium rates at the new location on the negative loss history 26 of the previous licensee at that location, the insurer shall 27 examine and consider adjusting the premium for the new location 28 not less than thirty months after the insurance is issued, 29 based on the loss experience of the licensee at that location 30 during that thirty-month period of time. 31 c. The purpose of dramshop liability insurance is to provide 32 protection for members of the public who experience damages as 33 -1373- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1373/ 1568
H.F. _____ a result of licensees serving patrons any alcoholic beverage 34 to a point that reaches or exceeds the standard set forth in 35 law for liability. Minimum coverage requirements for such 1 insurance are not for the purpose of making the insurance 2 affordable for all licensees regardless of claims experience. 3 A dramshop liability insurance policy obtained by a licensee 4 shall meet the minimum insurance coverage requirements as 5 determined by the division department and is a mandatory 6 condition for holding a license. 7 Sec. 2458. Section 123.95, subsection 2, paragraph a, Code 8 2023, is amended to read as follows: 9 a. The holder of an annual class “C” retail alcohol license 10 may act as the agent of a private social host for the purpose 11 of providing and serving alcoholic beverages as part of a food 12 catering service for a private social gathering in a private 13 place, provided the licensee has applied for and been granted a 14 catering privilege by the division department . The holder of 15 an annual special class “C” retail alcohol license shall not 16 act as the agent of a private social host for the purpose of 17 providing and serving wine and beer as part of a food catering 18 service for a private social gathering in a private place. An 19 applicant for a class “C” retail alcohol license shall state 20 on the application for the license that the licensee intends 21 to engage in catering food and alcoholic beverages for private 22 social gatherings and the catering privilege shall be noted on 23 the license. 24 Sec. 2459. Section 123.125, Code 2023, is amended to read 25 as follows: 26 123.125 Issuance of beer permits. 27 The administrator director shall issue class “A” and special 28 class “A” beer permits and may suspend or revoke permits for 29 cause as provided in this chapter . 30 Sec. 2460. Section 123.126A, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 31 amended to read as follows: 32 2. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the 33 -1374- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1374/ 1568
H.F. _____ contrary, a manufacturer of beer may obtain and possess 34 alcoholic liquor from the division department for the purpose 35 of manufacturing canned cocktails. 1 Sec. 2461. Section 123.127, subsection 1, unnumbered 2 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 3 A person applying for a class “A” or special class “A” beer 4 permit shall submit a completed application electronically, or 5 in a manner prescribed by the administrator director , which 6 shall set forth under oath the following: 7 Sec. 2462. Section 123.127, subsection 1, paragraphs e and 8 g, Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 9 e. When required by the administrator director , and in 10 such form and containing such information as the administrator 11 director may require, a description of the premises where 12 the applicant intends to use the permit, to include a sketch 13 or drawing of the premises and, if applicable, the number of 14 square feet of interior floor space which comprises the retail 15 sales area of the premises. 16 g. Any other information as required by the administrator 17 director . 18 Sec. 2463. Section 123.127, subsection 2, unnumbered 19 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 20 The administrator director shall issue a class “A” or 21 special class “A” beer permit to any applicant who establishes 22 all of the following: 23 Sec. 2464. Section 123.127, subsection 2, paragraphs d and 24 g, Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 25 d. That the applicant has filed with the division department 26 a basic permit issued by the alcohol and tobacco tax and trade 27 bureau of the United States department of the treasury, and 28 that the applicant will faithfully observe and comply with all 29 laws, rules, and regulations governing the manufacture and sale 30 of beer. 31 g. That the applicant has submitted a bond in the amount 32 of ten thousand dollars in a manner prescribed by the 33 -1375- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1375/ 1568
H.F. _____ administrator director with good and sufficient sureties to be 34 approved by the division department conditioned upon compliance 35 with this chapter . 1 Sec. 2465. Section 123.130, subsection 1, paragraph a, Code 2 2023, is amended to read as follows: 3 a. Any person holding a class “A” beer permit issued by 4 the division department shall be authorized to manufacture 5 and sell, or sell at wholesale, beer for consumption off the 6 premises, such sales within the state to be made only to 7 persons holding a subsisting class “A” beer permit, or retail 8 alcohol licenses, excluding a special class “B” retail native 9 wine license, issued in accordance with the provisions of this 10 chapter . However, a person holding a class “A” beer permit 11 issued by the division department who also holds a brewer’s 12 notice issued by the alcohol and tobacco tax and trade bureau 13 of the United States department of the treasury shall be 14 authorized to sell, at wholesale, no more than thirty thousand 15 barrels of beer on an annual basis for consumption off the 16 premises to a licensee authorized under this chapter to sell 17 beer at retail. 18 Sec. 2466. Section 123.130, subsection 5, Code 2023, is 19 amended to read as follows: 20 5. A manufacturer of beer issued a class “A” or special 21 class “A” beer permit shall file with the division department , 22 on or before the fifteenth day of each calendar month, all 23 documents filed with the alcohol and tobacco tax and trade 24 bureau of the United States department of the treasury, 25 including all brewer’s operation and excise tax return reports. 26 Sec. 2467. Section 123.135, subsections 1, 2, and 3, Code 27 2023, are amended to read as follows: 28 1. A manufacturer, brewer, bottler, importer, or vendor of 29 beer, or any agent thereof, desiring to ship or sell beer, or 30 have beer brought into this state for resale by a class “A” 31 beer permittee, shall first make application for and be issued 32 a brewer’s certificate of compliance by the administrator 33 -1376- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1376/ 1568
H.F. _____ director for that purpose. The certificate of compliance 34 expires at the end of one year from the date of issuance and 35 shall be renewed for a like period upon application to the 1 administrator director unless otherwise revoked for cause. 2 Each completed application for a certificate of compliance or 3 renewal of a certificate shall be submitted electronically, 4 or in a manner prescribed by the administrator director , and 5 shall be accompanied by a fee of two hundred dollars payable 6 to the division department . Each holder of a certificate 7 of compliance shall furnish the information in a manner the 8 administrator director requires. 9 2. At the time of applying for a certificate of compliance, 10 each applicant shall file with the division department a list 11 of all class “A” beer permittees with whom it intends to do 12 business and shall designate the geographic area in which its 13 products are to be distributed by such permittee. The listing 14 of class “A” beer permittees and geographic area as filed with 15 the division department shall be amended by the holder of a 16 certificate of compliance as necessary to keep the listing 17 current with the division department . 18 3. All class “A” beer permit holders shall sell only 19 those brands of beer which are manufactured, brewed, 20 bottled, shipped, or imported by a person holding a current 21 certificate of compliance. Any employee or agent working for 22 or representing the holder of a certificate of compliance 23 within this state shall submit electronically, or in a manner 24 prescribed by the administrator director , the employee’s or 25 agent’s name and address with the division department . 26 Sec. 2468. Section 123.137, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 27 amended to read as follows: 28 1. A person holding a class “A” or special class “A” beer 29 permit shall, on or before the tenth day of each calendar month 30 commencing on the tenth day of the calendar month following 31 the month in which the person is issued a beer permit, make a 32 report under oath to the division department electronically, or 33 -1377- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1377/ 1568
H.F. _____ in a manner prescribed by the administrator director , showing 34 the exact number of barrels of beer, or fractional parts of 35 barrels, sold by the beer permit holder during the preceding 1 calendar month. The report shall also state information the 2 administrator director requires, and beer permit holders shall 3 at the time of filing a report pay to the division department 4 the amount of tax due at the rate fixed in section 123.136 . 5 Sec. 2469. Section 123.138, Code 2023, is amended to read 6 as follows: 7 123.138 Records required —— keg identification label. 8 1. Each class “A” or special class “A” beer permittee shall 9 keep proper records showing the amount of beer sold by the 10 permittee, and these records shall be at all times open to 11 inspection by the administrator director and to other persons 12 pursuant to section 123.30, subsection 1 . Each retail alcohol 13 licensee as described in section 123.30 shall keep proper 14 records showing each purchase of beer made by the licensee, and 15 the date and the amount of each purchase and the name of the 16 person from whom each purchase was made, which records shall be 17 open to inspection pursuant to section 123.30, subsection 1 , 18 during normal business hours of the licensee. 19 2. a. Each retail alcohol licensee who sells beer for 20 off-premises consumption shall affix to each keg of beer an 21 identification label provided by the administrator director . 22 The label provided shall allow for its full removal when 23 common external keg cleaning procedures are performed. For 24 the purposes of this subsection , “keg” means all durable and 25 disposable containers with a liquid capacity of five gallons or 26 more. Each retail alcohol licensee shall also keep a record 27 of the identification label number of each keg of beer sold by 28 the licensee with the name and address of the purchaser and 29 the number of the purchaser’s driver’s license, nonoperator’s 30 identification card, or military identification card, if 31 the military identification card contains a picture and 32 signature. This information shall be retained by the licensee 33 -1378- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1378/ 1568
H.F. _____ for a minimum of ninety days. The records kept pursuant to 34 this subsection shall be available for inspection by any law 35 enforcement officer during normal business hours. 1 b. (1) The division department shall provide the keg 2 identification labels described in paragraph “a” and shall, 3 prior to utilizing a label, notify licensed brewers and 4 licensed beer importers of the type of label to be utilized. 5 Each label shall contain a number and the following statement: 6 It is unlawful to sell, give, or otherwise supply any 7 alcoholic beverage, wine, or beer to any person under legal 8 age. Any person who defaces this label shall be guilty of 9 criminal mischief punishable pursuant to section 716.6 . 10 (2) The identification label shall be placed on the keg at 11 the time of retail sale. The licensee shall obtain the labels 12 referred to in this subsection from the division department . 13 The cost of the labels to licensees shall not exceed the 14 division’s department’s cost of producing and distributing 15 the labels. The moneys collected by the division department 16 relating to the sale of labels shall be credited to the beer 17 and liquor control fund. 18 c. The provisions of this subsection shall be implemented 19 uniformly throughout the state. The provisions of this 20 subsection shall preempt any local county or municipal 21 ordinance regarding keg registration or the sale of beer in 22 kegs. In addition, a county or municipality shall not adopt or 23 continue in effect an ordinance regarding keg registration or 24 the sale of beer in kegs. 25 Sec. 2470. Section 123.143, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 26 amended to read as follows: 27 1. All permit fees collected by the division department 28 under this subchapter shall accrue to the beer and liquor 29 control fund, except as otherwise provided. All taxes 30 collected by the division department under this subchapter 31 shall accrue to the state general fund, except as otherwise 32 provided. 33 -1379- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1379/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 2471. Section 123.173, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 34 amended to read as follows: 35 3. A class “A” wine permittee shall be required to deliver 1 wine to a retail alcohol licensee, and a retail alcohol 2 licensee shall be required to accept delivery of wine from a 3 class “A” wine permittee, only at the licensed premises of the 4 retail alcohol licensee. Except as specifically permitted by 5 the division department upon good cause shown, delivery or 6 transfer of wine from an unlicensed premises to a licensed 7 retail alcohol licensee’s premises, or from one licensed retail 8 alcohol licensee’s premises to another licensed retail alcohol 9 licensee’s premises, even if there is common ownership of all 10 of the premises by one retail permittee, is prohibited. 11 Sec. 2472. Section 123.173A, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 12 amended to read as follows: 13 2. Upon application to the division department and receipt 14 of a charity beer, spirits, and wine special event license, an 15 authorized nonprofit entity may conduct a charity special event 16 subject to the requirements of this section . 17 Sec. 2473. Section 123.173A, subsection 4, paragraph a, 18 Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 19 a. The charity event shall be conducted on a premises 20 covered by a valid retail alcohol license issued by the 21 division department . 22 Sec. 2474. Section 123.173A, subsection 5, paragraph b, 23 Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 24 b. The retail alcohol license number issued by the division 25 department for the premises where a charity event is to be 26 conducted, if applicable. 27 Sec. 2475. Section 123.174, Code 2023, is amended to read 28 as follows: 29 123.174 Issuance of wine permits. 30 The administrator director shall issue wine permits as 31 provided in this chapter , and may suspend or revoke a wine 32 permit for cause as provided in this chapter . 33 -1380- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1380/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 2476. Section 123.175, subsection 1, unnumbered 34 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 35 A person applying for a class “A” wine permit shall submit a 1 completed application electronically, or in a manner prescribed 2 by the administrator director , which shall set forth under oath 3 the following: 4 Sec. 2477. Section 123.175, subsection 1, paragraphs e and 5 g, Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 6 e. When required by the administrator director , and in 7 such form and containing such information as the administrator 8 director may require, a description of the premises where the 9 applicant intends to use the permit, to include a sketch or 10 drawing of the premises. 11 g. Any other information as required by the administrator 12 director . 13 Sec. 2478. Section 123.175, subsection 2, unnumbered 14 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 15 The administrator director shall issue a class “A” wine 16 permit to any applicant who establishes all of the following: 17 Sec. 2479. Section 123.175, subsection 2, paragraphs d and 18 g, Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 19 d. That the applicant has filed with the division department 20 a basic permit issued by the alcohol and tobacco tax and trade 21 bureau of the United States department of the treasury, and 22 that the applicant will faithfully observe and comply with all 23 the laws, rules, and regulations governing the manufacture and 24 sale of wine. 25 g. That the applicant has submitted a bond in the amount 26 of five thousand dollars in a manner prescribed by the 27 administrator director with good and sufficient sureties to be 28 approved by the division department conditioned upon compliance 29 with this chapter . 30 Sec. 2480. Section 123.176, subsections 1, 2, 7, and 8, Code 31 2023, are amended to read as follows: 32 1. Subject to rules of the division department , 33 -1381- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1381/ 1568
H.F. _____ manufacturers of native wines from grapes, cherries, other 34 fruits or other fruit juices, vegetables, vegetable juices, 35 dandelions, clover, honey, or any combination of these 1 ingredients, holding a class “A” wine permit as required by 2 this chapter , may sell, keep, or offer for sale and deliver the 3 wine. Notwithstanding section 123.24, subsection 2 , paragraph 4 “b” , or any other provision of this chapter , manufacturers 5 of native wine may obtain and possess grape brandy from the 6 division department for the sole purpose of manufacturing wine. 7 2. Native wine may be sold at retail for off-premises 8 consumption when sold on the premises of the manufacturer, or 9 in a retail establishment operated by the manufacturer. Sales 10 may also be made to class “A” or retail alcohol licensees as 11 authorized by sections 123.30 and 123.177 . A manufacturer of 12 native wines shall not sell the wines other than as permitted 13 in this chapter and shall not allow wine sold to be consumed 14 upon the premises of the manufacturer. However, prior to 15 sale, native wines may be tasted pursuant to the rules of the 16 division department on the premises where made, when no charge 17 is made for the tasting. 18 7. A manufacturer may use the space and equipment of another 19 manufacturer for the purpose of manufacturing native wine, 20 provided that such an alternating proprietorship arrangement 21 is approved by the alcohol and tobacco tax and trade bureau 22 of the United States department of the treasury. A separate 23 class “A” wine permit shall be issued to each manufacturer, 24 and each manufacturer shall be subject to the provisions 25 of this chapter and the rules of the division department . 26 Notwithstanding subsection 5 , not more than one class “C” 27 retail alcohol license shall be issued to a premises with 28 alternating proprietorships. 29 8. A manufacturer of native wines shall file with the 30 division department , on or before the fifteenth day of each 31 calendar month, all documents filed with the alcohol and 32 tobacco tax and trade bureau of the United States department of 33 -1382- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1382/ 1568
H.F. _____ the treasury, including all wine premises operations and excise 34 tax return reports. 35 Sec. 2481. Section 123.180, subsections 1, 2, and 3, Code 1 2023, are amended to read as follows: 2 1. A manufacturer, vintner, bottler, importer, or vendor of 3 wine, or an agent thereof, desiring to ship, sell, or have wine 4 brought into this state for sale at wholesale by a class “A” 5 permittee shall first make application for and shall be issued 6 a vintner’s certificate of compliance by the administrator 7 director for that purpose. The vintner’s certificate of 8 compliance shall expire at the end of one year from the 9 date of issuance and shall be renewed for a like period upon 10 application to the administrator director unless otherwise 11 revoked for cause. Each completed application for a vintner’s 12 certificate of compliance or renewal of a certificate shall 13 be submitted electronically, or in a manner prescribed by the 14 administrator director , and shall be accompanied by a fee of 15 two hundred dollars payable to the division department . Each 16 holder of a vintner’s certificate of compliance shall furnish 17 the information required by the administrator director in the 18 form the administrator director requires. A vintner or wine 19 bottler whose plant is located in Iowa and who otherwise holds 20 a class “A” wine permit to sell wine at wholesale is exempt 21 from the fee, but not the other terms and conditions. The 22 holder of a vintner’s certificate of compliance may also hold a 23 class “A” wine permit. 24 2. At the time of applying for a vintner’s certificate 25 of compliance, each applicant shall file with the division 26 department a list of all class “A” wine permittees with 27 whom it intends to do business. The listing of class “A” 28 wine permittees as filed with the division department shall 29 be amended by the holder of the certificate of compliance 30 as necessary to keep the listing current with the division 31 department . 32 3. All class “A” wine permit holders shall sell only those 33 -1383- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1383/ 1568
H.F. _____ brands of wine which are manufactured, bottled, fermented, 34 shipped, or imported by a person holding a current vintner’s 35 certificate of compliance. An employee or agent working for 1 or representing the holder of a vintner’s certificate of 2 compliance within this state shall register the employee’s 3 or agent’s name and address with the division department . 4 These names and addresses shall be filed with the division’s 5 department’s copy of the certificate of compliance issued 6 except that this provision does not require the listing of 7 those persons who are employed on the premises of a bottling 8 plant, or winery where wine is manufactured, fermented, 9 or bottled in Iowa or the listing of those persons who are 10 thereafter engaged in the transporting of the wine. 11 Sec. 2482. Section 123.184, Code 2023, is amended to read 12 as follows: 13 123.184 Report of gallonage sales —— penalty. 14 1. Each class “A” wine permit holder on or before the 15 tenth day of each calendar month commencing on the tenth day 16 of the calendar month following the month in which the person 17 is issued a permit, shall make a report under oath to the 18 division department electronically, or in a manner prescribed 19 by the administrator director , showing the exact number of 20 gallons of wine and fractional parts of gallons sold by that 21 permit holder during the preceding calendar month. The report 22 also shall state whatever reasonable additional information 23 the administrator director requires. The permit holder at 24 the time of filing this report shall pay to the division 25 department the amount of tax due at the rate fixed in section 26 123.183 . A penalty of ten percent of the amount of the tax 27 shall be assessed and collected if the report required to be 28 filed pursuant to this subsection is not filed and the tax paid 29 within the time required by this subsection . 30 2. Each wine direct shipper license holder shall make a 31 report under oath to the division department electronically, 32 or in a manner prescribed by the administrator director , on 33 -1384- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1384/ 1568
H.F. _____ or before the tenth day of the calendar months of June and 34 December, showing the exact number of gallons of wine and 35 fractional parts of gallons sold and shipped pursuant to 1 section 123.187 during the preceding six-month calendar period. 2 The report shall also state whatever reasonable additional 3 information the administrator director requires. The license 4 holder at the time of filing this report shall pay to the 5 division department the amount of tax due at the rate fixed 6 in section 123.183 . A penalty of ten percent of this amount 7 shall be assessed and collected if the report required to be 8 filed pursuant to this subsection is not filed and the tax paid 9 within the time required by this subsection . 10 Sec. 2483. Section 123.186, subsections 1 and 2, Code 2023, 11 are amended to read as follows: 12 1. The division department shall adopt as rules the 13 substance of the federal regulations 14 27 C.F.R. pt. 6 , 27 C.F.R. pt. 8, 27 C.F.R. pt. 10 , and 27 C.F.R. pt. 11 . 15 2. The division department shall adopt as rules the 16 substance of 27 C.F.R. §6.88 , to permit a manufacturer of 17 alcoholic beverages, wine, or beer, or an agent of such 18 manufacturer, to provide to a retailer without charge wine and 19 beer coil cleaning services, including carbon dioxide filters 20 and other necessary accessories to properly clean the coil and 21 affix carbon dioxide filters. The rules shall provide that the 22 manufacturer shall be responsible for paying the costs of any 23 filters provided. 24 Sec. 2484. Section 123.187, subsection 2, paragraphs b and 25 d, Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 26 b. A wine manufacturer applying for a wine direct 27 shipper permit shall submit an application for the permit 28 electronically, or in a manner prescribed by the administrator 29 director , accompanied by a true copy of the manufacturer’s 30 current alcoholic beverage license or permit issued by the 31 state where the manufacturer is primarily located and a copy 32 -1385- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1385/ 1568
H.F. _____ of the manufacturer’s basic permit issued by the alcohol and 33 tobacco tax and trade bureau of the United States department of 34 the treasury. 35 d. A permit issued pursuant to this section may be 1 renewed annually by submitting a renewal application with 2 the administrator director in a manner prescribed by the 3 administrator director , accompanied by the twenty-five dollar 4 permit fee. 5 Sec. 2485. Section 123.187, subsection 3, paragraph c, Code 6 2023, is amended to read as follows: 7 c. All containers of wine shipped directly to a resident 8 of this state shall be conspicuously labeled with the words 9 “CONTAINS ALCOHOL: SIGNATURE OF PERSON AGE 21 OR OLDER 10 REQUIRED FOR DELIVERY” or shall be conspicuously labeled with 11 alternative wording preapproved by the administrator director . 12 Sec. 2486. Section 123.187, subsections 4 and 5, Code 2023, 13 are amended to read as follows: 14 4. A wine direct shipper permittee shall remit to the 15 division department an amount equivalent to the wine gallonage 16 tax on wine subject to direct shipment at the rate specified 17 in section 123.183 for deposit as provided in section 123.183, 18 subsections 2 and 3 . The amount shall be remitted at the time 19 and in the manner provided in section 123.184, subsection 20 2, and the ten percent penalty specified therein shall be 21 applicable. 22 5. A wine direct shipper permittee shall be deemed to have 23 consented to the jurisdiction of the division department or any 24 other agency or court in this state concerning enforcement of 25 this section and any related laws, rules, or regulations. A 26 permit holder shall allow the division department to perform an 27 audit of shipping records upon request. 28 Sec. 2487. Section 123.188, subsections 1, 2, and 3, Code 29 2023, are amended to read as follows: 30 1. A person desiring to deliver wine subject to direct 31 shipment within this state pursuant to section 123.187 shall 32 -1386- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1386/ 1568
H.F. _____ submit an application for a wine carrier permit electronically, 33 or in a manner prescribed by the administrator director , which 34 shall be accompanied by a fee in the amount of one hundred 35 dollars. 1 2. The administrator director may in accordance with this 2 chapter issue a wine carrier permit which shall be valid 3 for one year from the date of issuance unless it is sooner 4 suspended or revoked for a violation of this chapter . 5 3. A permit issued pursuant to this section may be 6 renewed annually by submitting a renewal application with 7 the administrator director in a manner prescribed by the 8 administrator director , accompanied by the one hundred dollar 9 permit fee. 10 Sec. 2488. Section 123.188, subsection 4, paragraph c, Code 11 2023, is amended to read as follows: 12 c. A wine carrier permittee shall maintain records of wine 13 shipped which include the permit number and name of the wine 14 manufacturer, quantity of wine shipped, recipient’s name and 15 address, and an electronic or paper form of signature from 16 the recipient of the wine. Records shall be submitted to the 17 division department on a monthly basis in a form and manner to 18 be determined by the division department . 19 Sec. 2489. Section 321.19, subsection 1, paragraph c, 20 subparagraph (3), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 21 (3) Persons in the department of justice, the alcoholic 22 beverages division of the department of commerce, disease 23 investigators of the Iowa department of public health, the 24 department of inspections and appeals, and the department of 25 revenue, who are regularly assigned to conduct investigations 26 which cannot reasonably be conducted with a vehicle displaying 27 “official” state registration plates. 28 Sec. 2490. Section 453A.2, subsections 4, 6, and 7, Code 29 2023, are amended to read as follows: 30 4. The alcoholic beverages division of the department of 31 commerce , a county, or a city may directly enforce this section 32 -1387- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1387/ 1568
H.F. _____ in district court and initiate proceedings pursuant to section 33 453A.22 before a permit-issuing authority which issued the 34 permit against a permit holder violating this section . 35 6. If a county or a city has not assessed a penalty pursuant 1 to section 453A.22, subsection 2 , for a violation of subsection 2 1 , within sixty days of the adjudication of the violation, 3 the matter shall be transferred to and be the exclusive 4 responsibility of the alcoholic beverages division of the 5 department of commerce . Following transfer of the matter, if 6 the violation is contested, the alcoholic beverages division 7 of the department of commerce shall request an administrative 8 hearing before an administrative law judge, assigned by the 9 division of administrative hearings of the department of 10 inspections and appeals in accordance with the provisions of 11 section 10A.801 , to adjudicate the matter pursuant to chapter 12 17A . 13 7. A tobacco compliance employee training fund is 14 created in the office of the treasurer of state. The fund 15 shall consist of civil penalties assessed by the alcoholic 16 beverages division of the department of commerce under 17 section 453A.22 for violations of this section . Moneys in 18 the fund are appropriated to the alcoholic beverages division 19 of the department of commerce and shall be used to develop 20 and administer the tobacco compliance employee training 21 program under section 453A.5 . Moneys deposited in the fund 22 shall not be transferred, used, obligated, appropriated, or 23 otherwise encumbered except as provided in this subsection . 24 Notwithstanding section 8.33 , any unexpended balance in the 25 fund at the end of the fiscal year shall be retained in the 26 fund. 27 Sec. 2491. Section 453A.5, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 28 amended to read as follows: 29 1. The alcoholic beverages division of the department of 30 commerce shall develop a tobacco compliance employee training 31 program not to exceed two hours in length for employees and 32 -1388- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1388/ 1568
H.F. _____ prospective employees of retailers, as defined in sections 33 453A.1 and 453A.42 , to inform the employees about state and 34 federal laws and regulations regarding the sale of tobacco, 35 tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, vapor 1 products, and cigarettes to persons under twenty-one years of 2 age and compliance with and the importance of laws regarding 3 the sale of tobacco, tobacco products, alternative nicotine 4 products, vapor products, and cigarettes to persons under 5 twenty-one years of age. 6 Sec. 2492. Section 453A.13, subsection 2, paragraph c, Code 7 2023, is amended to read as follows: 8 c. The department, or a A city or county , shall submit 9 a duplicate of any application for a retail permit to the 10 alcoholic beverages division of the department of commerce 11 within thirty days of the issuance. The alcoholic beverages 12 division of the department of commerce shall submit the current 13 list of all retail permits issued to the Iowa department of 14 public health by the last day of each quarter of a state fiscal 15 year. 16 Sec. 2493. Section 453A.22, subsection 2, unnumbered 17 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 18 If a retailer or employee of a retailer has violated section 19 453A.2 or section 453A.36, subsection 6 , the department or 20 local authority, or the alcoholic beverages division of the 21 department of commerce following transfer of the matter to the 22 alcoholic beverages division of the department of commerce 23 pursuant to section 453A.2, subsection 6 , in addition to the 24 other penalties fixed for such violations in this section , 25 shall assess a penalty upon the same hearing and notice as 26 prescribed in subsection 1 as follows: 27 Sec. 2494. Section 453A.22, subsection 6, Code 2023, is 28 amended to read as follows: 29 6. The department or local authority shall report the 30 suspension or revocation of a retail permit under this section 31 to the alcoholic beverages division of the department of 32 -1389- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1389/ 1568
H.F. _____ commerce within thirty days of the suspension or revocation of 33 the retail permit. 34 Sec. 2495. Section 453A.47A, subsection 6, Code 2023, is 35 amended to read as follows: 1 6. Issuance. Cities may issue retail permits to retailers 2 located within their respective limits. County boards of 3 supervisors may issue retail permits to retailers located in 4 their respective counties, outside of the corporate limits of 5 cities. The city or county shall submit a duplicate of any 6 application for a retail permit to the alcoholic beverages 7 division of the department of commerce within thirty days of 8 issuance of a permit. The alcoholic beverages division of the 9 department of commerce shall submit the current list of all 10 retail permits issued to the Iowa department of public health 11 by the last day of each quarter of a state fiscal year. 12 Sec. 2496. Section 455C.3, subsections 2 and 5, Code 2023, 13 are amended to read as follows: 14 2. A distributor shall accept and pick up from a 15 participating dealer served by the distributor or a redemption 16 center for a dealer served by the distributor at least weekly, 17 or when the distributor delivers the beverage product if 18 deliveries are less frequent than weekly, any empty beverage 19 container of the kind, size, and brand sold by the distributor, 20 and shall pay to the participating dealer or redemption center 21 the refund value of a beverage container and the reimbursement 22 as provided under section 455C.2 within one week following 23 pickup of the containers or when the participating dealer 24 normally pays the distributor for the deposit on beverage 25 products purchased from the distributor if less frequent than 26 weekly. A distributor or employee or agent of a distributor is 27 not in violation of this subsection if a redemption center is 28 closed when the distributor attempts to make a regular pickup 29 of empty beverage containers. This subsection does not apply 30 to a distributor selling alcoholic liquor to the alcoholic 31 beverages division of the department of commerce revenue . 32 -1390- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1390/ 1568
H.F. _____ 5. The alcoholic beverages division of the department 33 of commerce revenue shall provide for the disposal of 34 empty beverage containers as required under subsection 35 2 . The division department of revenue shall give priority 1 consideration to the recycling of the empty beverage containers 2 to the extent possible, before any other appropriate disposal 3 method is considered or implemented. 4 CONFORMING CHANGES 5 Sec. 2497. Section 7E.5, subsection 1, paragraph c, Code 6 2023, is amended to read as follows: 7 c. The department of revenue, created in section 421.2 , 8 which has primary responsibility for revenue collection 9 and revenue law compliance , the Iowa lottery, and alcoholic 10 beverage control . 11 Sec. 2498. Section 421.17, Code 2023, is amended by adding 12 the following new subsection: 13 NEW SUBSECTION . 39. Administer chapters 99G and 123. 14 Sec. 2499. REPEAL. Section 546.9, Code 2023, is repealed. 15 DIVISION XIII 16 DEPARTMENT FOR THE BLIND 17 Sec. 2500. Section 216B.2, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 18 amended to read as follows: 19 1. The commission for the blind is established consisting 20 of three members appointed by the governor, subject to 21 confirmation by the senate. Members of the commission shall 22 serve three-year terms beginning and ending as provided in 23 section 69.19 . The members of the commission shall appoint 24 officers for the commission. A majority of the members of the 25 commission shall constitute a quorum. 26 Sec. 2501. NEW SECTION . 216B.3A Director —— duties. 27 1. The director of the department shall be appointed by 28 the governor, subject to confirmation by the senate, and shall 29 serve at the pleasure of the governor. The governor shall set 30 the salary of the director within the applicable salary range 31 established by the general assembly. 32 -1391- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1391/ 1568
H.F. _____ 2. The director shall be the executive officer of the 33 commission and shall be responsible for implementing policy set 34 by the commission. The director shall carry out programs and 35 policies as determined by the commission. 1 Sec. 2502. Section 216B.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 2 follows: 3 216B.5 Commission employees. 4 The commission may employ staff who shall be qualified by 5 experience to assume the responsibilities of the offices. The 6 director shall be the administrative officer of the commission 7 and shall be responsible for implementing policy set by the 8 commission. The director shall carry out programs and policies 9 as determined by the commission. 10 DIVISION XIV 11 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 12 IOWA BRAILLE AND SIGHT SAVING SCHOOL AND IOWA SCHOOL FOR THE 13 DEAF 14 Sec. 2503. Section 70A.14, subsection 3, paragraph c, Code 15 2023, is amended by striking the paragraph. 16 Sec. 2504. Section 70A.17A, subsection 1, paragraph 17 d, subparagraph (3), Code 2023, is amended by striking the 18 subparagraph. 19 Sec. 2505. NEW SECTION . 256.95 Iowa braille and sight 20 saving school and Iowa school for the deaf. 21 The department shall do all of the following: 22 1. Govern the Iowa braille and sight saving school. 23 2. Govern the Iowa school for the deaf. 24 3. Establish a hall of fame for distinguished graduates at 25 the Iowa braille and sight saving school and at the Iowa school 26 for the deaf. 27 Sec. 2506. NEW SECTION . 256.103 Employees —— contracts —— 28 termination and discharge procedures. 29 Sections 279.12 through 279.19 and section 279.27 apply 30 to employees of the Iowa braille and sight saving school and 31 the Iowa school for the deaf, who are licensed pursuant to 32 -1392- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1392/ 1568
H.F. _____ subchapter VII, part 3. In following those sections in chapter 33 279, the references to boards of directors of school districts 34 shall be interpreted to apply to the department. 35 Sec. 2507. NEW SECTION . 256.104 Students residing on 1 state-owned land. 2 The department shall pay to the local school boards the 3 tuition payments and transportation costs, as otherwise 4 authorized by statutes for the elementary or high school 5 education of students residing on land owned by the state and 6 under the control of the department. Such payments shall be 7 made from moneys appropriated to the department. 8 Sec. 2508. NEW SECTION . 256.105 Transfer of a student to 9 the university of Iowa hospitals and clinics. 10 The department may send any student of the Iowa braille 11 and sight saving school or the Iowa school for the deaf to 12 the university of Iowa hospitals and clinics for treatment 13 and care. The department shall pay the traveling expenses of 14 such student, and when necessary the traveling expenses of an 15 attendant for the student, out of funds appropriated for the 16 use of the department. 17 Sec. 2509. NEW SECTION . 256.107 Administrative rules. 18 The state board shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A to 19 administer this subchapter. 20 Sec. 2510. Section 256B.2, subsection 2, paragraph c, Code 21 2023, is amended to read as follows: 22 c. For those children who cannot adapt to the regular 23 educational or home living conditions, and who are attending 24 facilities under chapters chapter 263 , 269 , and 270 or chapter 25 256, subchapter V , upon the request of the board of directors 26 of an area education agency, the department of human services 27 shall provide residential or detention facilities and the area 28 education agency shall provide special education programs and 29 services. The area education agencies shall cooperate with 30 the board of regents department of education to provide the 31 services required by this chapter . 32 -1393- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1393/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 2511. Section 256B.10, subsection 1, paragraph a, Code 33 2023, is amended to read as follows: 34 a. The department of education shall work with the state 35 Iowa school for the deaf, the area education agencies, school 1 districts, and the early hearing detection and intervention 2 program in the Iowa department of public health for purposes 3 of coordinating, developing, and disseminating resources for 4 use by parents or guardians, early hearing detection and 5 intervention programs, the state Iowa school for the deaf, 6 area education agencies, school districts, and accredited 7 nonpublic schools to inform deaf and hard-of-hearing children’s 8 expressive and receptive language acquisition or development. 9 Sec. 2512. Section 256B.10, subsection 1, paragraph b, 10 unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 11 follows: 12 The duties of the department of education shall, at a 13 minimum, include all of the following: 14 Sec. 2513. Section 256B.10, subsection 3, unnumbered 15 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 16 The department of education , in consultation with the state 17 Iowa school for the deaf, the area education agencies, school 18 districts, and the early hearing detection and intervention 19 program in the Iowa department of public health, shall select 20 existing tools or assessments that may be used by qualified 21 educators to assess American sign language and English language 22 and literacy development of deaf and hard-of-hearing children 23 from birth through age eight. 24 Sec. 2514. Section 256B.10, subsections 4 and 7, Code 2023, 25 are amended to read as follows: 26 4. The department of education shall disseminate the parent 27 resource developed pursuant to this section to parents and 28 guardians of deaf and hard-of-hearing children and, consistent 29 with federal law, shall disseminate the educator tools and 30 assessments selected pursuant to subsection 3 to early hearing 31 detection and intervention programs, area education agencies, 32 -1394- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1394/ 1568
H.F. _____ school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, and the 33 state Iowa school for the deaf for use in the development and 34 modification of individualized family service or individualized 35 education program plans, and shall provide materials and 1 training on the use of such materials to assist deaf and 2 hard-of-hearing children in kindergarten readiness using 3 American sign language or English, or both, from birth through 4 age eight. 5 7. The department of education shall annually compile, 6 and publish on the department’s internet site, a report using 7 existing data reported in compliance with the state performance 8 plan on pupils with disabilities, required under federal law, 9 that is specific to language and literacy development in deaf 10 and hard-of-hearing children from birth through age eight, 11 including those children who are deaf or hard of hearing and 12 have other disabilities, relative to the children’s peers who 13 are not deaf or hard of hearing. 14 Sec. 2515. Section 256B.10, subsection 5, paragraphs a, b, 15 and e, Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 16 a. If moneys are appropriated by the general assembly for 17 a fiscal year for the purpose provided in this subsection , 18 the department of education shall develop guidelines for a 19 comprehensive family support mentoring program that meets the 20 language and communication needs of families. 21 b. The department of education shall work with the early 22 hearing detection and intervention program in the Iowa 23 department of public health, the state Iowa school for the 24 deaf, and the area education agencies when developing the 25 guidelines. The department of education , in consultation with 26 the Iowa school for the deaf, shall administer the family 27 support mentoring program for deaf or hard-of-hearing children. 28 e. The department of education shall coordinate family 29 support mentoring activities with the early hearing detection 30 and intervention program in the Iowa department of public 31 health, the state Iowa school for the deaf, the area education 32 -1395- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1395/ 1568
H.F. _____ agencies, and nonprofit organizations that provide family 33 support mentoring to parents with deaf or hard-of-hearing 34 children. 35 Sec. 2516. Section 256B.10, subsection 5, paragraph d, 1 unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 2 follows: 3 In establishing the family support mentoring program, the 4 department of education may do all of the following: 5 Sec. 2517. Section 261E.2, subsection 8, Code 2023, is 6 amended to read as follows: 7 8. “Student” means any individual enrolled in grades nine 8 through twelve in a school district who meets the criteria in 9 section 261E.3, subsection 1 . “Student” includes an individual 10 attending an accredited nonpublic school or the Iowa school 11 for the deaf or the Iowa braille and sight saving school for 12 purposes of sections 261E.4 and 261E.6 . 13 Sec. 2518. Section 261E.6, subsections 3, 4, and 6, Code 14 2023, are amended to read as follows: 15 3. Authorization. To participate in this program, an 16 eligible student shall make application to an eligible 17 postsecondary institution to allow the eligible student to 18 enroll for college credit in a nonsectarian course offered at 19 the institution. A comparable course, as defined in rules 20 adopted by the board of directors of the school district 21 consistent with department administrative rule, must not be 22 offered by the school district or accredited nonpublic school 23 the student attends. A course is ineligible for purposes 24 of this section if the school district has a contractual 25 agreement with the eligible postsecondary institution under 26 section 261E.8 that meets the requirements of section 257.11, 27 subsection 3 , and the course may be delivered through such an 28 agreement in accordance with section 257.11, subsection 3 . 29 If the postsecondary institution accepts an eligible student 30 for enrollment under this section , the institution shall send 31 written notice to the student, the student’s parent or legal 32 -1396- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1396/ 1568
H.F. _____ guardian in the case of a minor child, and the student’s school 33 district or accredited nonpublic school and the school district 34 in the case of a nonpublic school student, or the Iowa school 35 for the deaf or the Iowa braille and sight saving school . The 1 notice shall list the course, the clock hours the student will 2 be attending the course, and the number of hours of college 3 credit that the eligible student will receive from the eligible 4 postsecondary institution upon successful completion of the 5 course. 6 4. Credits. 7 a. A school district, the Iowa school for the deaf, the 8 Iowa braille and sight saving school, or accredited nonpublic 9 school shall grant high school credit to an eligible student 10 enrolled in a course under this chapter if the eligible student 11 successfully completes the course as determined by the eligible 12 postsecondary institution. The board of directors of the 13 school district, the board of regents department of education 14 for the Iowa school for the deaf and the Iowa braille and 15 sight saving school , or authorities in charge of an accredited 16 nonpublic school shall determine the number of high school 17 credits that shall be granted to an eligible student who 18 successfully completes a course. Eligible students may take 19 up to seven semester hours of credit during the summer months 20 when school is not in session and receive credit for that 21 attendance, if the student pays the cost of attendance for 22 those summer credit hours. 23 b. The high school credits granted to an eligible 24 student under this section shall count toward the graduation 25 requirements and subject area requirements of the school 26 district of residence, the Iowa school for the deaf, the Iowa 27 braille and sight saving school, or accredited nonpublic school 28 of the eligible student. Evidence of successful completion 29 of each course and high school credits and college credits 30 received shall be included in the student’s high school 31 transcript. 32 -1397- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1397/ 1568
H.F. _____ 6. Definition. For purposes of this section and section 33 261E.7 , unless the context otherwise requires, “eligible 34 student” means a student classified by the board of directors 35 of a school district, by the state board of regents department 1 of education for pupils of the Iowa school for the deaf and the 2 Iowa braille and sight saving school , or by the authorities 3 in charge of an accredited nonpublic school as a ninth or 4 tenth grade student who is identified according to the school 5 district’s gifted and talented criteria and procedures, 6 pursuant to section 257.43 , as a gifted and talented child, 7 or an eleventh or twelfth grade student, during the period 8 the student is participating in the postsecondary enrollment 9 options program. 10 Sec. 2519. Section 261E.7, subsection 1, unnumbered 11 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 12 Not later than June 30 of each year, a school district 13 shall pay a tuition reimbursement amount to a postsecondary 14 institution that has enrolled its resident eligible 15 students under this chapter , unless the eligible student is 16 participating in open enrollment under section 282.18 , in which 17 case, the tuition reimbursement amount shall be paid by the 18 receiving district. However, if a child’s residency changes 19 during a school year, the tuition shall be paid by the district 20 in which the child was enrolled as of the date specified in 21 section 257.6, subsection 1 , or the district in which the child 22 was counted under section 257.6, subsection 1 , paragraph “a” , 23 subparagraph (6). For students enrolled at the Iowa school 24 for the deaf and the Iowa braille and sight saving school , 25 the state board of regents department of education shall pay 26 a tuition reimbursement amount by June 30 of each year. The 27 amount of tuition reimbursement for each separate course shall 28 equal the lesser of: 29 Sec. 2520. Section 262.7, subsections 4 and 5, Code 2023, 30 are amended by striking the subsections. 31 Sec. 2521. Section 262.9, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 32 -1398- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1398/ 1568
H.F. _____ amended to read as follows: 33 2. Elect a president of each of the institutions of higher 34 learning; a superintendent of each of the other institutions; 35 a treasurer and a secretarial officer for each institution 1 annually; professors, instructors, officers, and employees; 2 and fix their compensation. Sections 279.12 through 279.19 3 and section 279.27 apply to employees of the Iowa braille and 4 sight saving school and the Iowa school for the deaf, who are 5 licensed pursuant to chapter 272 . In following those sections 6 in chapter 279 , the references to boards of directors of 7 school districts shall be interpreted to apply to the board of 8 regents. 9 Sec. 2522. Section 262.9, subsection 21, Code 2023, is 10 amended by striking the subsection. 11 Sec. 2523. Section 262.43, Code 2023, is amended to read as 12 follows: 13 262.43 Students residing on state-owned land. 14 The state board of regents shall pay to the local school 15 boards the tuition payments and transportation costs, as 16 otherwise authorized by statutes for the elementary or high 17 school education of students residing on land owned by the 18 state and under the control of the state board of regents. 19 Such payments for the three institutions of higher learning, 20 the state university of Iowa, the Iowa state university of 21 science and technology, and the university of northern Iowa, 22 shall be made from the funds of the respective institutions 23 other than state appropriations , and for the two noncollegiate 24 institutions, the Iowa braille and sight saving school and the 25 Iowa school for the deaf, the payments and costs shall be paid 26 from moneys appropriated to the state board of regents . 27 Sec. 2524. Section 263.21, Code 2023, is amended to read as 28 follows: 29 263.21 Transfer of patients from state institutions. 30 The director of the department of human services, in respect 31 to institutions under the director’s control, the administrator 32 -1399- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1399/ 1568
H.F. _____ of any of the divisions of the department, in respect to 33 the institutions under the administrator’s control, and the 34 director of the department of corrections, in respect to the 35 institutions under the department’s control, and the state 1 board of regents, in respect to the Iowa braille and sight 2 saving school and the Iowa school for the deaf, may send any 3 inmate, student, or patient of an institution, or any person 4 committed or applying for admission to an institution, to the 5 university of Iowa hospitals and clinics for treatment and 6 care. The department of human services , and the department of 7 corrections , and the state board of regents shall respectively 8 pay the traveling expenses of such patient, and when necessary 9 the traveling expenses of an attendant for the patient, out of 10 funds appropriated for the use of the institution from which 11 the patient is sent. 12 Sec. 2525. Section 269.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 13 follows: 14 269.1 Admission —— Iowa braille and sight saving school . 15 Any resident of the state under twenty-one years of age who 16 has a visual disability too severe to acquire a satisfactory 17 education in a regular educational environment shall be 18 entitled to an education in the Iowa braille and sight saving 19 school at the expense of the state. Nonresidents also may 20 be admitted to the Iowa braille and sight saving school if 21 their presence would not be prejudicial to the interests of 22 residents, upon such terms as may be fixed by the state board 23 of regents department . 24 Sec. 2526. Section 270.3, Code 2023, is amended to read as 25 follows: 26 270.3 Admission —— Iowa school for the deaf . 27 Any resident of the state less than twenty-one years of 28 age who has a hearing loss which is too severe to acquire an 29 education in the public schools is eligible to attend the Iowa 30 school for the deaf. Nonresidents similarly situated may be 31 admitted to an education therein the Iowa school for the deaf 32 -1400- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1400/ 1568
H.F. _____ upon such terms as may be fixed by the state board of regents 33 department . The fee for nonresidents shall be set by the state 34 board of regents department . 35 Sec. 2527. Section 270.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 1 follows: 2 270.4 Clothing and prescriptions. 3 The superintendent of the Iowa school for the deaf shall 4 provide students, who would otherwise be without, with clothing 5 or prescription refills, and shall bill the student’s parent 6 or guardian, if the student is a minor, or the student if the 7 student has attained the age of majority, for any clothing or 8 prescription refills provided. The bill shall be presumptive 9 evidence in all courts. 10 Sec. 2528. Section 270.8, Code 2023, is amended to read as 11 follows: 12 270.8 Residence during vacation. 13 The residence of indigent or homeless children may, by order 14 of the state board of regents department , be continued during 15 vacation months. 16 Sec. 2529. Section 270.9, Code 2023, is amended to read as 17 follows: 18 270.9 Iowa school for the deaf and the Iowa braille and sight 19 saving school —— transportation reimbursement . 20 Funds appropriated to the Iowa school for the deaf and 21 the Iowa braille and sight saving school for payments to the 22 parents or guardians of pupils in either institution shall be 23 expended as follows: 24 1. Transportation reimbursement at a rate established 25 annually by the state board of regents department to the 26 parents or guardians of children who do not reside in the 27 institution, but are transported to the institution on a daily 28 basis. 29 2. Transportation reimbursement at a rate established 30 annually by the state board of regents department to the 31 parents or guardians for transportation from the institution 32 -1401- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1401/ 1568
H.F. _____ to the residence of the parent or guardian and return to the 33 institution for children who reside in the institution. 34 Sec. 2530. Section 331.381, subsection 9, Code 2023, is 35 amended to read as follows: 1 9. Comply with chapters 269 and 270 chapter 256, subchapter 2 V, in regard to the payment of costs for pupils at the Iowa 3 braille and sight saving school and the Iowa school for the 4 deaf. 5 Sec. 2531. REPEAL. Section 270.10, Code 2023, is repealed. 6 Sec. 2532. CODE EDITOR DIRECTIVE. 7 1. The Code editor is directed to make the following 8 transfers: 9 a. Section 256B.10 to section 256.106. 10 b. Section 269.1 to section 256.96. 11 c. Section 269.2 to section 256.97. 12 d. Section 270.1 to section 256.99. 13 e. Section 270.3 to section 256.98. 14 f. Section 270.4 to section 256.100. 15 g. Section 270.8 to section 256.101. 16 h. Section 270.9 to section 256.102. 17 2. The Code editor shall correct internal references in the 18 Code and in any enacted legislation as necessary due to the 19 enactment of this section. 20 3. The Code editor may designate sections 256.95 through 21 256.107, as amended or enacted in this division of this Act, as 22 new subchapter V within chapter 256, entitled “Iowa braille and 23 sight saving school and Iowa school for the deaf”. 24 Sec. 2533. TRANSITION PROVISIONS. 25 1. The property and records in the custody of the state 26 board of regents relating to the Iowa braille and sight saving 27 school, the Iowa school for the deaf, the hall of fame for 28 distinguished graduates at the Iowa braille and sight saving 29 school, and the hall of fame for distinguished graduates at the 30 Iowa school for the deaf shall be transferred to the department 31 of education. 32 -1402- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1402/ 1568
H.F. _____ 2. All employees of the Iowa braille and sight saving school 33 established pursuant to chapter 269 and the Iowa school for the 34 deaf established pursuant to chapter 270 shall be considered 35 employees of the department of education on the effective date 1 of this division of this Act without incurring any loss in 2 salary, benefits, or accrued years of service. 3 INNOVATION DIVISION 4 Sec. 2534. Section 268.7, Code 2023, is amended to read as 5 follows: 6 268.7 Science, Innovation division —— science, technology, 7 engineering, and mathematics collaborative initiative. 8 1. The innovation division of the department of education 9 is created. The chief administrative officer of the division 10 is the administrator who shall be a highly qualified science, 11 technology, engineering, and mathematics advocate and shall be 12 appointed by the director. 13 2. The administrator shall do all of the following: 14 a. Direct and organize the activities of the division, 15 including the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics 16 collaborative initiative created in subsection 3. 17 b. Control all property of the division. 18 c. Perform other duties imposed by law. 19 1. 3. A science, technology, engineering, and mathematics 20 collaborative initiative is established at the university of 21 northern Iowa within the innovation division for purposes 22 of supporting activities directly related to recruitment of 23 prekindergarten through grade twelve mathematics and science 24 teachers for ongoing mathematics and science programming for 25 students enrolled in prekindergarten through grade twelve. 26 2. 4. The collaborative initiative shall prioritize 27 student interest in achievement in science, technology, 28 engineering, and mathematics; reach every student and teacher 29 in every school district in the state; identify, recruit, 30 prepare, and support the best mathematics and science teachers; 31 and sustain exemplary programs through the university’s Iowa 32 -1403- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1403/ 1568
H.F. _____ mathematics and science education partnership . The university 33 innovation division shall collaborate with the community 34 colleges to develop science, technology, engineering, and 35 mathematics professional development programs for community 1 college instructors and for purposes of science, technology, 2 engineering, and mathematics curricula development. 3 3. 5. Subject to an appropriation of funds moneys by the 4 general assembly, the initiative innovation division shall 5 administer the following: 6 a. Regional science, technology, engineering, and 7 mathematics networks for Iowa, the purpose of which is to 8 equalize science, technology, engineering, and mathematics 9 education enrichment opportunities available to learners 10 statewide. The initiative innovation division shall establish 11 six geographically similar regional science, technology, 12 engineering, and mathematics networks across Iowa that 13 complement and leverage existing resources, including but 14 not limited to extension service assets, area education 15 agencies, state accredited postsecondary institutions, 16 informal educational centers, school districts, economic 17 development zones, and existing public and private science, 18 technology, engineering, and mathematics partnerships. Each 19 network shall be managed by a highly qualified science, 20 technology, engineering, and mathematics advocate positioned 21 at a network hub to be determined through a competitive 22 application process. Oversight for each regional network 23 shall be provided by a regional advisory board. Members of 24 the board shall be appointed by the governor. The membership 25 shall represent prekindergarten through grade twelve school 26 districts and schools, and higher education, business, 27 nonprofit organizations, youth agencies, and other appropriate 28 stakeholders. 29 b. A focused array of the best science, technology, 30 engineering, and mathematics enrichment opportunities, selected 31 through a competitive application process, that can be expanded 32 -1404- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1404/ 1568
H.F. _____ to meet future needs. A limited, focused list of selected 33 exemplary programs shall be made available to each regional 34 network. 35 c. Statewide science, technology, engineering, and 1 mathematics programming designed to increase participation of 2 students and teachers in successful learning experiences; to 3 increase the number of science, technology, engineering, and 4 mathematics-related teaching majors offered by the state’s 5 universities; to elevate public awareness of the opportunities; 6 and to increase collaboration and partnerships. 7 4. 6. The initiative innovation division shall evaluate the 8 effectiveness of programming to document best practices. 9 7. The state board shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A 10 to administer this section. 11 Sec. 2535. CODE EDITOR DIRECTIVE. 12 1. The Code editor is directed to make the following 13 transfer: 14 Section 268.7 to section 256.111. 15 2. The Code editor shall correct internal references in the 16 Code and in any enacted legislation as necessary due to the 17 enactment of this section. 18 3. The Code editor may designate section 256.111, as enacted 19 in this division of this Act, as new subchapter VI within 20 chapter 256, entitled “Innovation Division”. 21 Sec. 2536. TRANSITION PROVISIONS. 22 1. The property and records in the custody of the state 23 board of regents or the university of northern Iowa relating 24 to the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics 25 collaborative initiative shall be transferred to the department 26 of education on or before the effective date of this division 27 of this Act. 28 2. All employees of the university of northern Iowa whose 29 primary workplace is located at the university of northern Iowa 30 under the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics 31 collaborative initiative established pursuant to section 268.7 32 -1405- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1405/ 1568
H.F. _____ shall be considered employees of the innovation division of the 33 department of education on the effective date of this division 34 of this Act without incurring any loss in salary, benefits, or 35 accrued years of service. 1 3. The state board of regents and the university of 2 northern Iowa shall assist the department of education in 3 implementing this division of this Act by providing for an 4 effective transition of powers and duties from one entity 5 to another under section 268.7, chapters 256 and 262, and 6 related administrative rules. To the extent requested by 7 the department of education, such assistance shall include 8 assisting in cooperating with federal agencies such as the 9 United States department of education. 10 4. Any contract issued or entered into by the state board 11 of regents or the university of northern Iowa relating to the 12 provisions of section 268.7, in effect on the effective date 13 of this division of this Act, shall continue in full force and 14 effect pending transfer of such contract to the innovation 15 division of the department of education. 16 5. Federal funds utilized by the state board of regents or 17 the university of northern Iowa prior to the effective date of 18 this division of this Act to employ personnel necessary for 19 the administration of the science, technology, engineering, 20 and mathematics collaborative initiative established pursuant 21 to section 268.7 shall be applied to and be available for the 22 transfer of such personnel from the state board of regents or 23 the university of northern Iowa to the innovation division of 24 the department of education. 25 HIGHER EDUCATION DIVISION AND MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES 26 Sec. 2537. Section 256.1, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 27 amended by adding the following new paragraphs: 28 NEW PARAGRAPH . g. The Iowa braille and sight saving school. 29 NEW PARAGRAPH . h. The Iowa school for the deaf. 30 NEW PARAGRAPH . i. The science, technology, engineering, 31 and mathematics collaborative initiative within the innovation 32 -1406- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1406/ 1568
H.F. _____ division of the department. 33 NEW PARAGRAPH . j. The college student aid commission within 34 the higher education division of the department. 35 NEW PARAGRAPH . k. The board of educational examiners within 1 the higher education division of the department. 2 NEW PARAGRAPH . l. Career and technical education programs 3 offered by school districts or community colleges. 4 Sec. 2538. Section 256.7, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 5 2023, is amended to read as follows: 6 Except for the college student aid commission, higher 7 education division; the bureaus, boards, and commissions within 8 the higher education division; the commission of libraries and 9 division of library services , ; and the public broadcasting 10 board and division, the state board shall: 11 Sec. 2539. Section 256.9, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 12 2023, is amended to read as follows: 13 Except for the college student aid commission, higher 14 education division; the bureaus, boards, and commissions within 15 the higher education division; the commission of libraries and 16 division of library services , ; and the public broadcasting 17 board and division, the director shall: 18 Sec. 2540. NEW SECTION . 256.121 Higher education division 19 created. 20 1. The higher education division of the department of 21 education is created. The chief administrative officer of the 22 division is the administrator who shall be appointed by the 23 director. 24 2. The administrator shall do all of the following: 25 a. Administer and coordinate all of the following bureaus, 26 boards, and commissions within the higher education division: 27 (1) The career and technical education bureau under part 2. 28 (2) The board of educational examiners under part 3. 29 (3) The college student aid commission under part 4. 30 (4) The community colleges bureau under chapter 260C. 31 b. Direct and organize the activities of the division. 32 -1407- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1407/ 1568
H.F. _____ c. Control all property of the division. 33 d. Hire and control the personnel employed by the division, 34 including personnel under the control of the board of 35 educational examiners or the college student aid commission. 1 e. Perform other duties imposed by law. 2 Sec. 2541. CODE EDITOR DIRECTIVE. The Code editor may 3 designate section 256.121 as new subchapter VII within chapter 4 256, entitled “Higher Education Division”, and new part 1 5 within new subchapter VII entitled “General Provisions”. 6 CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION BUREAU 7 Sec. 2542. Section 256.7, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 8 amended to read as follows: 9 2. Constitute the state board for career and technical 10 education under chapter 258 subchapter VII, part 2 . 11 Sec. 2543. Section 256.11, subsection 5, paragraph h, 12 subparagraph (2), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 13 (2) Instructional programs provided under subparagraph (1) 14 shall comply with the provisions of chapter 258 subchapter VII, 15 part 2, relating to career and technical education, and shall 16 be articulated with postsecondary programs of study and include 17 field, laboratory, or on-the-job training. Each sequential 18 unit shall contain a portion of a career and technical 19 education program approved by the department. Standards for 20 instructional programs shall include but not be limited to new 21 and emerging technologies; job-seeking, job-adaptability, and 22 other employment, self-employment and entrepreneurial skills 23 that reflect current industry standards and labor-market needs; 24 and reinforcement of basic academic skills. 25 Sec. 2544. Section 257.51, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 26 amended to read as follows: 27 3. The department of education shall adopt rules to 28 establish and administer a career academy grant program 29 to provide for the allocation of money in the fund in 30 the form of competitive grants, not to exceed one million 31 dollars per grant, to school corporations for career academy 32 -1408- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1408/ 1568
H.F. _____ infrastructure, career academy equipment, or both, in 33 accordance with the goals of this section and to further the 34 goals of the establishment and operation of career academies 35 under section 258.15 . The rules adopted by the department 1 of education shall specify the eligibility of applicants 2 and eligible items for grant funding. Priority for grants 3 shall first be given to applications to establish new career 4 academies that are organized as regional centers pursuant to 5 chapter 258 256, subchapter VII, part 2 . Subsequent priority 6 shall be given to applications for expanding existing career 7 academies. 8 Sec. 2545. Section 258.3, Code 2023, is amended to read as 9 follows: 10 258.3 Personnel Career and technical education bureau —— 11 personnel . 12 The director of the department of education shall appoint 13 the bureau chief of the career and technical education bureau, 14 and the bureau chief shall direct the work of personnel as 15 necessary to carry out this chapter part . 16 Sec. 2546. Section 258.3A, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 17 amended to read as follows: 18 3. Adopt rules prescribing standards for approval of school 19 district career and technical education programs; and community 20 colleges with career and technical education programs; and 21 practitioner preparation schools, departments, and classes, 22 applying for federal and state moneys under this chapter part . 23 Sec. 2547. Section 258.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 24 follows: 25 258.4 Duties of director bureau chief . 26 The director bureau chief of the department of education 27 career and technical education bureau shall do all of the 28 following: 29 1. Develop and submit to the state board for approval the 30 multiyear state plan developed in accordance with federal laws 31 and regulations governing career and technical education. 32 -1409- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1409/ 1568
H.F. _____ 2. Provide for making studies and investigations relating 33 to career and technical education. 34 3. Promote and aid in the establishment of career and 35 technical education programs in local communities, school 1 districts, and community colleges. 2 4. Cooperate with local communities, school districts, and 3 community colleges in the maintenance of career and technical 4 education programs. 5 5. Make recommendations to the board of educational 6 examiners relating to the enforcement of rules prescribing 7 standards for teachers of career and technical education 8 service areas. 9 6. Cooperate in the maintenance of practitioner preparation 10 schools, departments, and classes, supported and controlled by 11 the public, for the training of career and technical education 12 teachers and supervisors. 13 7. Review and approve career and technical education 14 programs to ensure that the programs meet standards adopted 15 by the state board pursuant to section 258.3A . The director 16 bureau chief shall annually review at least twenty percent 17 of the approved career and technical programs as a basis 18 for continuing approval to ensure that the programs meet 19 board standards and are compatible with educational reform 20 efforts, are capable of responding to technological change and 21 innovation, and meet the educational needs of students and the 22 employment community. The review shall include an assessment 23 of the extent to which the competencies in the program 24 are being mastered by the students enrolled, the costs are 25 proportionate to educational benefits received, the career and 26 technical education curriculum is articulated and integrated 27 with other curricular offerings required of all students, 28 the programs would permit students with career and technical 29 education backgrounds to pursue other educational interests in 30 a postsecondary institutional setting, and the programs remove 31 barriers for both traditional and nontraditional students to 32 -1410- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1410/ 1568
H.F. _____ access educational and employment opportunities. 33 8. Facilitate the process established by the state board 34 for the implementation of a statewide system of regional career 35 and technical education planning partnerships that utilize 1 the services of local school districts, community colleges, 2 sector partnerships, and other resources to assist local school 3 districts in meeting career and technical education standards 4 while avoiding unnecessary duplication of services. The 5 director bureau chief shall also review and approve regional 6 planning partnerships and regional centers to ensure that the 7 partnerships and centers meet the standards adopted by the 8 state board pursuant to section 258.3A, subsection 5 . 9 9. Enforce rules adopted by the state board pursuant to 10 section 258.3A . 11 10. Notwithstanding the accreditation process contained 12 in section 256.11 , permit school districts that provide a 13 program which does not meet the standards for accreditation 14 for career and technical education to cooperate with the 15 regional career and technical education planning partnership 16 and contract for an approved program under this chapter part 17 without losing accreditation. A school district that fails 18 to cooperate with the regional career and technical education 19 planning partnership and contract for an approved program 20 shall, however, be subject to section 256.11 . 21 11. Prescribe standards and procedures for the approval of 22 career academies as defined in section 258.6 . 23 Sec. 2548. Section 258.5, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 24 amended to read as follows: 25 3. The director bureau chief may use federal funds 26 to reimburse approved practitioner preparation schools, 27 departments, or classes for the training of teachers of 28 agriculture, food, and natural resources; arts, communications, 29 and information systems; applied sciences, technology, 30 engineering, and manufacturing; health sciences; human 31 services; and business, finance, marketing, and management. 32 -1411- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1411/ 1568
H.F. _____ The director bureau chief may also use such funds to reimburse 33 approved practitioner preparation schools, departments, or 34 classes for the training of guidance counselors. 35 Sec. 2549. Section 258.6, Code 2023, is amended to read as 1 follows: 2 258.6 Definitions. 3 As used in this chapter part : 4 1. “Approved career and technical education program” means 5 a career and technical education program offered by a school 6 district or community college and approved by the department 7 bureau which meets the standards for career and technical 8 education programs adopted by the state board under this 9 chapter part . 10 2. “Approved practitioner preparation school, department, 11 or class” means a school, department, or class approved by the 12 state board as entitled under this chapter part to federal 13 moneys for the training of teachers of career and technical 14 education subjects. 15 3. “Approved regional career and technical education 16 planning partnership” means a regional entity that meets the 17 standards for regional career and technical education planning 18 partnerships adopted by the state board pursuant to section 19 258.3A and section 258.14 . 20 4. “Career academy” means a career academy established under 21 section 258.15 . 22 5. “Career and technical education service area” means 23 any one of the service areas specified in section 256.11, 24 subsection 5 , paragraph “h” . 25 6. “Department” means the department of education. 26 7. “Director” means the director of the department of 27 education. 28 8. 6. “Sector partnership” means a regional industry sector 29 partnership established pursuant to section 260H.7B . 30 9. 7. “State board” means the state board for career and 31 technical education as provided in section 258.2 . 32 -1412- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1412/ 1568
H.F. _____ 10. 8. “Work-based learning” means opportunities and 33 experiences that include but are not limited to tours, job 34 shadowing, rotations, mentoring, entrepreneurship, service 35 learning, internships, and apprenticeships. 1 11. 9. “Work-based learning intermediary network” means the 2 statewide work-based learning intermediary network established 3 pursuant to section 256.40 . 4 Sec. 2550. Section 258.9, subsections 1 and 2, Code 2023, 5 are amended to read as follows: 6 1. The board of directors of a school district or community 7 college that maintains a career and technical education 8 program receiving federal or state funds under this chapter 9 part shall, as a condition of approval by the state board, 10 appoint a local advisory council for each career and technical 11 education program offered by the school district or community 12 college. However, a school district and a community college 13 that maintain a career and technical education program 14 receiving federal or state funds may create a joint local 15 advisory council. The membership of each local advisory 16 council shall consist of public members with expertise in 17 the occupation or occupational field related to the career 18 and technical education program. The local advisory council 19 shall give advice and assistance to the board of directors, 20 administrators, and instructors in the establishment and 21 maintenance of the career and technical education program. 22 2. Notwithstanding subsection 1 , a regional advisory 23 council established by a regional career and technical 24 education planning partnership approved by the department 25 bureau pursuant to section 258.4 may serve in place of a local 26 advisory council. 27 Sec. 2551. Section 258.11, Code 2023, is amended to read as 28 follows: 29 258.11 Salary and expenses for administration. 30 The director bureau chief may make expenditures for salaries 31 and other expenses as necessary to the proper administration of 32 -1413- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1413/ 1568
H.F. _____ this chapter part . 33 Sec. 2552. Section 258.14, subsection 3, paragraph d, Code 34 2023, is amended to read as follows: 35 d. Reviewing career and technical education programs of 1 school districts within the region based on standards adopted 2 by the state board, and recommending to the department bureau 3 career and technical education programs for approval. 4 Sec. 2553. Section 258.15, subsection 1, unnumbered 5 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 6 A career academy may be established under an agreement 7 between a single school district and a community college, or 8 by multiple school districts and a community college organized 9 into a regional career and technical education planning 10 partnership pursuant to section 258.14 . A career academy 11 established under this section shall be a career-oriented or 12 occupation-oriented program of study that includes a minimum 13 of two years of secondary education, which may fulfill the 14 sequential unit requirement in one of the four service areas 15 required under section 256.11, subsection 5 , paragraph “h” , 16 is articulated with a postsecondary education program, and is 17 approved by the director bureau chief under section 258.4 . A 18 career academy shall do all of the following: 19 Sec. 2554. Section 260C.14, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 20 amended to read as follows: 21 1. Determine the curriculum to be offered in such school or 22 college subject to approval of the director and ensure that all 23 career and technical education offerings are competency-based, 24 provide any minimum competencies required by the department 25 of education, comply with any applicable requirements in 26 chapter 258 256, subchapter VII, part 2 , and are articulated 27 with local school district career and technical education 28 programs. If an existing private educational institution or an 29 existing vocational institution offering a career and technical 30 education program within the merged area has facilities and 31 curriculum of adequate size and quality which would duplicate 32 -1414- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1414/ 1568
H.F. _____ the functions of the area school, the board of directors shall 33 discuss with the institution the possibility of entering into 34 contracts to have the existing institution offer facilities 35 and curriculum to students of the merged area. The board of 1 directors shall consider any proposals submitted by the private 2 institution for providing such facilities and curriculum. The 3 board of directors may enter into such contracts. In approving 4 curriculum, the director shall ascertain that all courses 5 and programs submitted for approval are needed and that the 6 curriculum being offered by an area school does not duplicate 7 programs provided by existing public or private facilities in 8 the area. In determining whether duplication would actually 9 exist, the director shall consider the needs of the area 10 and consider whether the proposed programs are competitive 11 as to size, quality, tuition, purposes, and area coverage 12 with existing public and private educational or vocational 13 institutions within the merged area. If the board of directors 14 of the merged area chooses not to enter into contracts with 15 private institutions under this subsection , the board shall 16 submit a list of reasons why contracts to avoid duplication 17 were not entered into and an economic impact statement relating 18 to the board’s decision. 19 Sec. 2555. Section 598.21B, subsection 2, paragraph e, 20 subparagraph (1), subparagraph division (c), Code 2023, is 21 amended to read as follows: 22 (c) The parent is attending a career and technical education 23 program approved pursuant to chapter 258 256, subchapter VII, 24 part 2 . 25 Sec. 2556. EMERGENCY RULES. The state board of education 26 may adopt emergency rules under section 17A.4, subsection 3, 27 and section 17A.5, subsection 2, paragraph “b”, to implement 28 the provisions of this division of this Act pertaining to the 29 career and technical education bureau and the rules shall 30 be effective immediately upon filing unless a later date is 31 specified in the rules. Any rules adopted in accordance with 32 -1415- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1415/ 1568
H.F. _____ this section shall also be published as a notice of intended 33 action as provided in section 17A.4. 34 Sec. 2557. CODE EDITOR DIRECTIVE. 35 1. The Code editor is directed to make the following 1 transfers: 2 a. Section 258.1 to section 256.126. 3 b. Section 258.2 to section 256.127. 4 c. Section 258.3 to section 256.128. 5 d. Section 258.3A to section 256.129. 6 e. Section 258.4 to section 256.130. 7 f. Section 258.5 to section 256.131. 8 g. Section 258.6 to section 256.125. 9 h. Section 258.9 to section 256.132. 10 i. Section 258.10 to section 256.133. 11 j. Section 258.11 to section 256.134. 12 k. Section 258.12 to section 256.135. 13 l. Section 258.14 to section 256.136. 14 m. Section 258.15 to section 256.137. 15 2. The Code editor shall correct internal references in the 16 Code and in any enacted legislation as necessary due to the 17 enactment of this section. 18 3. The Code editor may designate sections 256.125 through 19 256.137, as amended or enacted in this division of this Act, 20 as new part 2 entitled “Career and Technical Education Bureau” 21 within the subchapter entitled “Higher Education Division” as 22 enacted by another division of this Act. 23 Sec. 2558. TRANSITION PROVISIONS. 24 1. Any contract issued or entered into by the state board 25 of education or the department of education relating to the 26 provisions of chapter 258, in effect on the effective date 27 of this division of this Act, shall continue in full force 28 and effect pending transfer of such contract to the higher 29 education division of the department of education. 30 2. All employees of the department of education who work 31 under the career and technical education program established 32 -1416- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1416/ 1568
H.F. _____ pursuant to chapter 258 shall be considered employees of the 33 career and technical education bureau of the higher education 34 division of the department of education on the effective date 35 of this division of this Act without incurring any loss in 1 salary, benefits, or accrued years of service. 2 BOARD OF EDUCATIONAL EXAMINERS 3 Sec. 2559. Section 20.17, subsection 10, paragraph a, Code 4 2023, is amended to read as follows: 5 a. In the absence of an impasse agreement negotiated 6 pursuant to section 20.19 which provides for a different 7 completion date, public employees represented by a certified 8 employee organization who are teachers licensed under chapter 9 272 256, subchapter VII, part 3, and who are employed by a 10 public employer which is a school district or area education 11 agency shall complete the negotiation of a proposed collective 12 bargaining agreement not later than May 31 of the year 13 when the agreement is to become effective. The board shall 14 provide, by rule, a date on which impasse items in such cases 15 must be submitted to binding arbitration and for such other 16 procedures as deemed necessary to provide for the completion 17 of negotiations of proposed collective bargaining agreements 18 not later than May 31. The date selected for the mandatory 19 submission of impasse items to binding arbitration in such 20 cases shall be sufficiently in advance of May 31 to ensure that 21 the arbitrator’s award can be reasonably made by May 31. 22 Sec. 2560. Section 20.19, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 23 amended to read as follows: 24 1. As the first step in the performance of their duty to 25 bargain, the public employer and the employee organization 26 shall endeavor to agree upon impasse procedures. Such 27 agreement shall provide for implementation of these impasse 28 procedures not later than one hundred twenty days prior to 29 the certified budget submission date of the public employer. 30 However, if public employees represented by the employee 31 organization are teachers licensed under chapter 272 256, 32 -1417- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1417/ 1568
H.F. _____ subchapter VII, part 3 , and the public employer is a school 33 district or area education agency, the agreement shall provide 34 for implementation of impasse procedures not later than one 35 hundred twenty days prior to May 31 of the year when the 1 collective bargaining agreement is to become effective. If the 2 public employer is a community college, the agreement shall 3 provide for implementation of impasse procedures not later than 4 one hundred twenty days prior to May 31 of the year when the 5 collective bargaining agreement is to become effective. If 6 the public employer is not subject to the budget certification 7 requirements of section 24.17 and other applicable sections, 8 the agreement shall provide for implementation of impasse 9 procedures not later than one hundred twenty days prior 10 to the date the next fiscal or budget year of the public 11 employer commences. If the parties fail to agree upon impasse 12 procedures under the provisions of this section , the impasse 13 procedures provided in sections 20.20 and 20.22 shall apply. 14 Sec. 2561. Section 20.20, Code 2023, is amended to read as 15 follows: 16 20.20 Mediation. 17 In the absence of an impasse agreement negotiated pursuant 18 to section 20.19 or the failure of either party to utilize its 19 procedures, one hundred twenty days prior to the certified 20 budget submission date, or one hundred twenty days prior to 21 May 31 of the year when the collective bargaining agreement 22 is to become effective if public employees represented by the 23 employee organization are teachers licensed under chapter 24 272 256, subchapter VII, part 3, and the public employer is 25 a school district or area education agency, the board shall, 26 upon the request of either party, appoint an impartial and 27 disinterested person to act as mediator. If the public 28 employer is a community college, and in the absence of an 29 impasse agreement negotiated pursuant to section 20.19 or 30 the failure of either party to utilize its procedures, one 31 hundred twenty days prior to May 31 of the year when the 32 -1418- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1418/ 1568
H.F. _____ collective bargaining agreement is to become effective, the 33 board, upon the request of either party, shall appoint an 34 impartial and disinterested person to act as mediator. If the 35 public employer is not subject to the budget certification 1 requirements of section 24.17 or other applicable sections and 2 in the absence of an impasse agreement negotiated pursuant 3 to section 20.19 , or the failure of either party to utilize 4 its procedures, one hundred twenty days prior to the date the 5 next fiscal or budget year of the public employer commences, 6 the board, upon the request of either party, shall appoint an 7 impartial and disinterested person to act as a mediator. It 8 shall be the function of the mediator to bring the parties 9 together to effectuate a settlement of the dispute, but the 10 mediator may not compel the parties to agree. 11 Sec. 2562. Section 235A.15, subsection 2, paragraph e, 12 subparagraph (9), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 13 (9) To the board of educational examiners created under 14 chapter 272 256 for purposes of determining whether a license, 15 certificate, or authorization should be issued, denied, or 16 revoked. 17 Sec. 2563. Section 235B.6, subsection 2, paragraph e, 18 subparagraph (13), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 19 (13) To the board of educational examiners created under 20 chapter 272 256 for purposes of determining whether a license, 21 certificate, or authorization should be issued, denied, or 22 revoked. 23 Sec. 2564. Section 256.7, subsection 26, paragraph a, 24 subparagraph (2), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 25 (2) The rules shall allow a school district or accredited 26 nonpublic school to award high school credit to an enrolled 27 student upon the demonstration of required competencies for 28 a course or content area, as approved by a teacher licensed 29 under chapter 272 subchapter VII, part 3 . The school district 30 or accredited nonpublic school shall determine the assessment 31 methods by which a student demonstrates sufficient evidence of 32 -1419- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1419/ 1568
H.F. _____ the required competencies. 33 Sec. 2565. Section 256.7, subsection 32, paragraph c, Code 34 2023, is amended to read as follows: 35 c. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection shall require 1 that online learning coursework offered by school districts, 2 accredited nonpublic schools, and area education agencies be 3 rigorous, high-quality, aligned with the Iowa core and core 4 content requirements and standards and the national standards 5 of quality for online courses issued by an internationally 6 recognized association for kindergarten through grade twelve 7 online learning, and taught by a teacher licensed under chapter 8 272 subchapter VII, part 3, who has specialized training or 9 experience in online learning, including but not limited to an 10 online-learning-for-Iowa-educators-professional-development 11 project offered by area education agencies, a teacher 12 preservice program, or comparable coursework. 13 Sec. 2566. Section 256.9, subsection 55, Code 2023, is 14 amended to read as follows: 15 55. Develop and maintain a list of approved online 16 providers that provide course content through an online 17 learning platform taught by a teacher licensed under chapter 18 272 subchapter VII, part 3, who has specialized training or 19 experience in online learning including but not limited to an 20 online-learning-for-Iowa-educators-professional-development 21 project offered by area education agencies, a teacher 22 preservice program, or comparable coursework, and whose online 23 learning coursework meets the requirements established by 24 rule pursuant to section 256.7, subsection 32 , paragraph “c” . 25 Providers shall apply for approval annually or as determined 26 by the department. 27 Sec. 2567. Section 256.11, subsections 9, 9A, and 9B, Code 28 2023, are amended to read as follows: 29 9. Beginning July 1, 2006, each school district shall have a 30 qualified teacher librarian who shall be licensed by the board 31 of educational examiners under chapter 272 subchapter VII, 32 -1420- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1420/ 1568
H.F. _____ part 3 . The state board shall establish in rule a definition 33 of and standards for an articulated sequential kindergarten 34 through grade twelve media program. A school district that 35 entered into a contract with an individual for employment as a 1 media specialist or librarian prior to June 1, 2006, shall be 2 considered to be in compliance with this subsection until June 3 30, 2011, if the individual is making annual progress toward 4 meeting the requirements for a teacher librarian endorsement 5 issued by the board of educational examiners under chapter 6 272 subchapter VII, part 3 . A school district that entered 7 into a contract with an individual for employment as a media 8 specialist or librarian who holds at least a master’s degree in 9 library and information studies shall be considered to be in 10 compliance with this subsection until the individual leaves the 11 employ of the school district. 12 9A. Beginning July 1, 2007, each school district shall have 13 a qualified guidance counselor who shall be licensed by the 14 board of educational examiners under chapter 272 subchapter 15 VII, part 3 . Each school district shall work toward the 16 goal of having one qualified guidance counselor for every 17 three hundred fifty students enrolled in the school district. 18 The state board shall establish in rule a definition of and 19 standards for an articulated sequential kindergarten through 20 grade twelve guidance and counseling program. 21 9B. Beginning July 1, 2007, each school district shall have 22 a school nurse to provide health services to its students. 23 Each school district shall work toward the goal of having one 24 school nurse for every seven hundred fifty students enrolled in 25 the school district. For purposes of this subsection , “school 26 nurse” means a person who holds an endorsement or a statement of 27 professional recognition for school nurses issued by the board 28 of educational examiners under chapter 272 subchapter VII, part 29 3 . 30 Sec. 2568. Section 256.11, subsection 17, paragraph a, 31 subparagraph (1), subparagraph division (a), Code 2023, is 32 -1421- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1421/ 1568
H.F. _____ amended to read as follows: 33 (a) The school district or accredited nonpublic school 34 makes every reasonable and good faith effort to employ a 35 teacher licensed under chapter 272 subchapter VII, part 3, for 1 the specified subject and is unable to employ such a teacher. 2 Sec. 2569. Section 256.11, subsection 17, paragraph c, 3 subparagraphs (1) and (3), Code 2023, are amended to read as 4 follows: 5 (1) An online learning platform if the course is developed 6 by the school district or accredited nonpublic school itself 7 or is developed by a partnership or consortium of schools 8 that have developed the course individually or cooperatively, 9 provided the course is taught and supervised by a teacher 10 licensed under chapter 272 subchapter VII, part 3, who has 11 online learning experience and the course content meets the 12 requirements established by rule pursuant to section 256.7, 13 subsection 32 , paragraph “c” . A partnership or consortium of 14 schools may include two or more school districts or accredited 15 nonpublic schools, or any combination thereof. 16 (3) An online learning platform offered, subject to the 17 initial availability of federal funds, by the department in 18 collaboration with one or more area education agencies or in 19 partnership with school districts and accredited nonpublic 20 schools. The online learning platform may deliver distance 21 education to students, including students receiving competent 22 private instruction under chapter 299A , provided such students 23 register with the school district of residence and the 24 coursework offered by the online learning platform is taught 25 and supervised by a teacher licensed under chapter 272 26 subchapter VII, part 3, who has online learning experience and 27 the course content meets the requirements established by rule 28 pursuant to section 256.7, subsection 32 , paragraph “c” . The 29 department and the area education agencies operating online 30 learning programs pursuant to section 273.16 shall coordinate 31 to ensure the most effective use of resources and delivery 32 -1422- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1422/ 1568
H.F. _____ of services. Federal funds, if available, may be used to 33 offset what would otherwise be costs to school districts for 34 participation in the program. 35 Sec. 2570. Section 256.16, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 1 amended to read as follows: 2 2. A person initially applying for a license shall 3 successfully complete a practitioner preparation program 4 approved under section 256.7, subsection 3 , and containing the 5 subject matter specified in this section , before the initial 6 action by the board of educational examiners under chapter 272 7 subchapter VII, part 3, takes place. 8 Sec. 2571. Section 256.41, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 9 amended to read as follows: 10 2. Online learning curricula shall be provided and 11 supervised by a teacher licensed under chapter 272 subchapter 12 VII, part 3 . 13 Sec. 2572. Section 256.43, subsection 1, paragraph d, Code 14 2023, is amended to read as follows: 15 d. High-quality online instruction taught by teachers 16 licensed under chapter 272 subchapter VII, part 3 . 17 Sec. 2573. Section 256.43, subsection 2, paragraph a, Code 18 2023, is amended to read as follows: 19 a. At the discretion of the school board or authorities in 20 charge of an accredited nonpublic school, after consideration 21 of circumstances created by necessity, convenience, and 22 cost-effectiveness, courses developed by private providers may 23 be utilized by the school district or school in implementing a 24 high-quality online learning program. Courses obtained from 25 private providers shall be taught by teachers licensed under 26 chapter 272 subchapter VII, part 3 . 27 Sec. 2574. Section 256.43, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 28 amended to read as follows: 29 3. Grading. Grades in online courses shall be based, 30 at a minimum, on whether a student mastered the subject, 31 demonstrated competency, and met the standards established 32 -1423- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1423/ 1568
H.F. _____ by the school district. Grades shall be conferred only by 33 teachers licensed under chapter 272 subchapter VII, part 3 . 34 Sec. 2575. Section 256C.3, subsection 2, paragraph a, 35 subparagraph (2), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 1 (2) The individual is appropriately licensed under chapter 2 272 256, subchapter VII, part 3, and meets requirements under 3 chapter 284 . 4 Sec. 2576. Section 256E.7, subsection 4, paragraph b, 5 subparagraphs (1), (2), and (3), Code 2023, are amended to read 6 as follows: 7 (1) An administrator who holds a valid license under chapter 8 272 256, subchapter VII, part 3 . 9 (2) A teacher who holds a valid license under chapter 272 10 256, subchapter VII, part 3 . 11 (3) An individual who holds an authorization to be a 12 charter school administrator issued by the board of educational 13 examiners under chapter 272 256, subchapter VII, part 3 . The 14 board of educational examiners shall adopt rules for the 15 issuance of such authorizations not later than December 31, 16 2021, and such authorizations shall only be valid for service 17 or employment as a charter school administrator. 18 Sec. 2577. Section 257.11, subsection 3, paragraph c, 19 subparagraph (1), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 20 (1) The school district has made every reasonable and good 21 faith effort to employ a teacher licensed under chapter 272 22 256, subchapter VII, part 3, for the science or mathematics 23 unit, as applicable, and is unable to employ such a teacher. 24 For purposes of this paragraph “c” , “good faith effort” means 25 the same as defined in section 279.19A, subsection 9 . 26 Sec. 2578. Section 260C.48, subsection 1, paragraph a, 27 subparagraph (2), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 28 (2) For purposes of subparagraph (1), subparagraph 29 divisions (b) and (c), if the instructor is a licensed 30 practitioner who holds a career and technical endorsement 31 under chapter 272 256, subchapter VII, part 3 , relevant work 32 -1424- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1424/ 1568
H.F. _____ experience in the occupational area includes but is not limited 33 to classroom instruction in a career and technical education 34 subject area offered by a school district or accredited 35 nonpublic school. 1 Sec. 2579. Section 261.1, subsection 2, paragraph d, 2 subparagraph (5), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 3 (5) One member shall represent practitioners licensed under 4 chapter 272 256, subchapter VII, part 3 . When appointing 5 this member, the governor shall give careful consideration to 6 any person nominated by an Iowa teacher association or other 7 education stakeholder organization. 8 Sec. 2580. Section 261E.4, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 9 amended to read as follows: 10 3. A school district shall ensure that advanced placement 11 course teachers or instructors are appropriately licensed 12 by the board of educational examiners in accordance with 13 chapter 272 256, subchapter VII, part 3, and meet the minimum 14 certification requirements of the national organization that 15 administers the advanced placement program. 16 Sec. 2581. Section 261H.2, subsection 3, paragraph b, Code 17 2023, is amended to read as follows: 18 b. If it is determined, after exhaustion of all available 19 administrative and judicial appeals, that a faculty member 20 knowingly and intentionally restricts the protected speech or 21 otherwise penalizes a student in violation of this subsection , 22 the faculty member shall be subject to discipline by the 23 institution through the normal disciplinary processes of the 24 institution, and such discipline may include termination 25 depending on the totality of the facts. If the faculty member 26 is licensed by the board of educational examiners under chapter 27 272 256, subchapter VII, part 3 , the board of educational 28 examiners shall conduct a hearing pursuant to section 272.13 , 29 and the faculty member may be subject to disciplinary action 30 by the board. 31 Sec. 2582. Section 272.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 32 -1425- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1425/ 1568
H.F. _____ follows: 33 272.1 Definitions. 34 As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: 35 1. “Administrator” means a person who is licensed to 1 coordinate, supervise, or direct an educational program or the 2 activities of other practitioners. 3 2. “Board” means the board of educational examiners. 4 3. “Certificate” means limited recognition to perform 5 instruction and instruction-related duties in school, other 6 than those duties for which practitioners are licensed. A 7 certificate is nonexclusive recognition and does not confer the 8 exclusive authority of a license. 9 4. “Department” means the state department of education. 10 5. 4. “License” means the authority that is given to allow 11 a person to legally serve as a practitioner, a school, an 12 institution, or a course of study to legally offer professional 13 development programs, other than those programs offered by 14 practitioner preparation schools, institutions, courses of 15 study, or area education agencies. A license is the exclusive 16 authority to perform these functions. 17 6. 5. “Offense directly relates” refers to either of the 18 following: 19 a. The actions taken in furtherance of an offense are 20 actions customarily performed within the scope of practice of 21 a licensed profession. 22 b. The circumstances under which an offense was committed 23 are circumstances customary to a licensed profession. 24 7. 6. “Para-educator” means a person who is certified to 25 assist a teacher in the performance of instructional tasks to 26 support and assist classroom instruction and related school 27 activities. 28 8. 7. “Practitioner” means an administrator, teacher, 29 or other licensed professional, including an individual who 30 holds a statement of professional recognition, who provides 31 educational assistance to students. 32 -1426- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1426/ 1568
H.F. _____ 9. 8. “Practitioner preparation program” means a program 33 approved by the state board of education which prepares a 34 person to obtain a license as a practitioner. 35 10. 9. “Principal” means a licensed member of a school’s 1 instructional staff who serves as an instructional leader, 2 coordinates the process and substance of educational and 3 instructional programs, coordinates the budget of the school, 4 provides formative evaluation for all practitioners and other 5 persons in the school, recommends or has effective authority 6 to appoint, assign, promote, or transfer personnel in a school 7 building, implements the local school board’s policy in a 8 manner consistent with professional practice and ethics, and 9 assists in the development and supervision of a school’s 10 student activities program. 11 11. 10. “Professional development program” means a course or 12 program which is offered by a person or agency for the purpose 13 of providing continuing education for the renewal or upgrading 14 of a practitioner’s license. 15 12. 11. “School” means a school under section 280.2 , an 16 area education agency, and a school operated by a state agency 17 for special purposes. 18 13. 12. “School administration manager” means a person 19 who is authorized to assist a school principal in performing 20 noninstructional administrative duties. 21 14. 13. “School service personnel” means those persons 22 holding a practitioner’s license who provide support services 23 for a student enrolled in school or to practitioners employed 24 in a school. 25 15. 14. “Student” means a person who is enrolled in 26 a course of study at a school or practitioner preparation 27 program, or who is receiving direct or indirect assistance from 28 a practitioner. 29 16. 15. “Superintendent” means an administrator 30 who promotes, demotes, transfers, assigns, or evaluates 31 practitioners or other personnel, and carries out the policies 32 -1427- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1427/ 1568
H.F. _____ of a governing board in a manner consistent with professional 33 practice and ethics. 34 17. 16. “Teacher” means a licensed member of a school’s 35 instructional staff who diagnoses, prescribes, evaluates, 1 and directs student learning in a manner which is consistent 2 with professional practice and school objectives, shares 3 responsibility for the development of an instructional program 4 and any coordinating activities, evaluates or assesses student 5 progress before and after instruction, and who uses the student 6 evaluation or assessment information to promote additional 7 student learning. 8 18. 17. “Work-based learning program supervisor” means a 9 person who is certified pursuant to section 272.16 to supervise 10 students’ opportunities and experiences related to workplace 11 tours, job shadowing, rotations, mentoring, entrepreneurship, 12 service learning, internships, and apprenticeships. 13 Sec. 2583. Section 272.2, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 14 2023, is amended to read as follows: 15 The board of educational examiners is created within the 16 higher education division of the department of education to 17 exercise the exclusive authority to: 18 Sec. 2584. Section 272.2, subsection 1, paragraph a, Code 19 2023, is amended to read as follows: 20 a. License practitioners, which includes the authority to 21 establish do all of the following: 22 (1) Establish criteria for the licenses ; establish . 23 (2) Establish issuance and renewal requirements, provided 24 that a continuing education requirement may be completed by 25 electronic means ; create . 26 (3) Create application and renewal forms ; create . 27 (4) Create licenses that authorize different instructional 28 functions or specialties ; develop . 29 (5) Develop a code of professional rights and 30 responsibilities, practices, and ethics, which shall, among 31 other things, address the all of the following: 32 -1428- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1428/ 1568
H.F. _____ (a) The failure of a practitioner to fulfill contractual 33 obligations under section 279.13 , the . In addressing the 34 failure of a practitioner to fulfill contractual obligations, 35 the board shall consider factors beyond the practitioner’s 1 control. 2 (b) The failure of an administrator to protect the safety of 3 staff and students , the . 4 (c) The failure of an administrator to meet mandatory 5 reporter obligations , the . 6 (d) The refusal of a practitioner to implement provisions of 7 an individualized education program or behavioral intervention 8 plan , and habitual . 9 (e) Habitual nonparticipation in professional development ; 10 and develop . 11 (f) The development of any other classifications, 12 distinctions, and procedures which may be necessary to exercise 13 licensing duties. In addressing the failure of a practitioner 14 to fulfill contractual obligations, the board shall consider 15 factors beyond the practitioner’s control. 16 Sec. 2585. Section 272.2, subsections 4 and 24, Code 2023, 17 are amended to read as follows: 18 4. Enforce rules adopted by the board through revocation 19 or suspension of a license, or by other disciplinary action 20 against a practitioner or professional development program 21 licensed by the board of educational examiners . The 22 board shall designate who may or shall initiate a licensee 23 disciplinary investigation and a licensee disciplinary 24 proceeding, and who shall prosecute a disciplinary proceeding 25 and under what conditions, and shall state the procedures for 26 review by the board of findings of fact if a majority of the 27 board does not hear the disciplinary proceeding. However, in a 28 case alleging failure of a practitioner to fulfill contractual 29 obligations, the person who files a complaint with the board, 30 or the complainant’s designee, shall represent the complainant 31 in a disciplinary hearing conducted in accordance with this 32 -1429- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1429/ 1568
H.F. _____ chapter part . 33 24. By August 1, 2021, adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A , 34 developed in consultation with the department, establishing a 35 statement of professional recognition for behavior analysts 1 licensed under chapter 154D . 2 Sec. 2586. Section 272.2, subsection 7, Code 2023, is 3 amended by striking the subsection. 4 Sec. 2587. Section 272.2, subsection 14, paragraph d, Code 5 2023, is amended to read as follows: 6 d. An applicant for a license or certificate under this 7 chapter part shall demonstrate that the requirements of 8 the license or certificate have been met and the burden of 9 proof shall be on the applicant. However, if the executive 10 director of the board receives notice from the director of the 11 department of education under section 256.9, subsection 17 , 12 that an error in the basic education data survey submission 13 resulted in an incorrect determination relating to licensure 14 of a practitioner, the executive director shall initiate 15 corrective action with the board and the findings of the 16 director of the department of education shall be sufficient 17 evidence to correct such error. 18 Sec. 2588. Section 272.3, subsection 1, unnumbered 19 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 20 The board of educational examiners consists of twelve 21 members. Two must shall be members of the general public, one 22 must shall be the director of the department of education or 23 the director’s designee, and the remaining nine members must 24 shall be licensed practitioners. One of the public members 25 shall have served on a school board. The public members shall 26 never have held a practitioner’s license, but shall have a 27 demonstrated interest in education. The nine practitioners 28 shall be selected from the following areas and specialties of 29 the teaching profession: 30 Sec. 2589. Section 272.3, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 31 amended to read as follows: 32 -1430- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1430/ 1568
H.F. _____ 2. A majority of the licensed practitioner members shall 33 be nonadministrative practitioners. Four of the members shall 34 be administrators. Membership of the board shall comply with 35 the requirements of sections 69.16 and 69.16A . A quorum of the 1 board shall consist of six members. Members shall elect a 2 chairperson of the board. Members, except for the director of 3 the department of education or the director’s designee, shall 4 be appointed by the governor subject to confirmation by the 5 senate. 6 Sec. 2590. Section 272.4, subsection 1, unnumbered 7 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 8 Members, except for the director of the department of 9 education or the director’s designee, shall be appointed to 10 serve staggered terms of four years. A member shall not serve 11 more than two consecutive terms, except for the director of the 12 department of education or the director’s designee, who shall 13 serve until the director’s term of office expires. A member of 14 the board, except for the two public members and the director 15 of the department of education or the director’s designee, 16 shall hold a valid practitioner’s license during the member’s 17 term of office. A vacancy exists when any of the following 18 occur: 19 Sec. 2591. Section 272.5, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 20 amended to read as follows: 21 2. The governor director shall appoint an executive 22 director of the board of educational examiners subject to 23 confirmation by the senate . The executive director shall 24 possess a background in education licensure and administrative 25 experience and shall serve at the pleasure of the governor . 26 The board of educational examiners director shall set the 27 salary of the executive director within the range established 28 for the position by the general assembly . 29 Sec. 2592. Section 272.9, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 30 amended to read as follows: 31 1. A certificate which was issued by the board of 32 -1431- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1431/ 1568
H.F. _____ educational examiners to a practitioner before July 1, 1989, 33 continues to be in force as long as the certificate complies 34 with the rules and statutes in effect on July 1, 1989. 35 Requirements for the renewal of licenses, under this chapter 1 part , do not apply retroactively to renewal of certificates. 2 However, this section does not limit the duties or powers of 3 a school board to select or discharge practitioners or to 4 terminate practitioners’ contracts. 5 Sec. 2593. Section 272.9A, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 6 amended to read as follows: 7 3. An administrator formerly employed by an accredited 8 nonpublic school or formerly employed as an administrator in 9 another state or country is exempt from the mentoring and 10 induction requirement under subsection 1 if the administrator 11 can document two years of successful administrator experience 12 and meet or exceed the requirements contained in rules adopted 13 pursuant to this chapter part for endorsement and licensure. 14 However, if an administrator cannot document two years of 15 successful administrator experience when hired by a school 16 district, the administrator shall meet the requirements of 17 subsection 1 . 18 Sec. 2594. Section 272.10, subsections 1, 2, and 5, Code 19 2023, are amended to read as follows: 20 1. It is the intent of the general assembly that licensing 21 fees established by the board of educational examiners be 22 sufficient to finance the activities of the board under this 23 chapter part . 24 2. Licensing fees are payable to the treasurer of state and 25 shall be deposited with the executive director of the board. 26 The executive director shall deposit twenty-five percent of 27 the fees collected annually with the treasurer of state and 28 the fees shall be credited to the general fund of the state. 29 The remaining licensing fees collected during the fiscal year 30 shall be retained by and are appropriated to the board for 31 the purposes related to the board’s duties. Notwithstanding 32 -1432- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1432/ 1568
H.F. _____ section 8.33 , licensing fees retained by and appropriated to 33 the board pursuant to this section that remain unencumbered or 34 unobligated at the close of the fiscal year shall not revert 35 but shall remain available for expenditure for the activities 1 of the board as provided in this chapter part until the close 2 of the succeeding fiscal year. 3 5. The fees established by the board for the administrative 4 costs of processing complaints and conducting hearings pursuant 5 to section 272.2, subsection 23 , may include a fee for personal 6 service by a sheriff, a fee for legal notice when placed in a 7 newspaper, transcription service or court reporter fee, and 8 other fees assessed as costs by the board. The fees collected 9 annually in accordance with this subsection shall be retained 10 by and are appropriated to the board for the purposes related 11 to the board’s duties. Notwithstanding section 8.33 , fees 12 retained by and appropriated to the board pursuant to this 13 subsection that remain unencumbered or unobligated at the close 14 of the fiscal year shall not revert but shall remain available 15 for expenditure for the activities of the board as provided 16 in this chapter part until the close of the succeeding fiscal 17 year. 18 Sec. 2595. Section 272.11, Code 2023, is amended to read as 19 follows: 20 272.11 Expenditures and refunds. 21 Expenditures and refunds made by the board under this 22 chapter part shall be certified by the executive director of 23 the board to the director of the department of administrative 24 services, and if found correct, the director of the department 25 of administrative services shall approve the expenditures and 26 refunds and draw warrants upon the treasurer of state from the 27 funds appropriated for that purpose. 28 Sec. 2596. Section 272.12, Code 2023, is amended to read as 29 follows: 30 272.12 Para-educator certificates. 31 The board of educational examiners shall adopt rules 32 -1433- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1433/ 1568
H.F. _____ pursuant to chapter 17A relating to a voluntary certification 33 system for para-educators. The rules shall specify rights, 34 responsibilities, levels, and qualifications for the 35 certificate. Applicants shall be disqualified for any reason 1 specified in section 272.2, subsection 14 , or in administrative 2 rule. Notwithstanding section 272.2, subsection 14 , paragraph 3 “b” , subparagraph (2), the board may issue a para-educator 4 certificate to a person who is at least eighteen years of age. 5 A person holding a para-educator certificate shall not perform 6 the duties of a licensed practitioner. A certificate issued 7 pursuant to this chapter part shall not be considered a teacher 8 or administrator license for any purpose specified by law, 9 including the purposes specified under this chapter part or 10 chapter 279 . 11 Sec. 2597. Section 272.15, subsections 2 and 4, Code 2023, 12 are amended to read as follows: 13 2. If, in the course of performing official duties, an 14 employee of the department becomes aware of any alleged 15 misconduct by an individual licensed under this chapter part , 16 the employee shall report the alleged misconduct to the board 17 of educational examiners under rules adopted pursuant to 18 subsection 1 . 19 4. If the executive director of the board verifies through 20 a review of official records that a teacher who holds a 21 practitioner’s license under this chapter part is assigned 22 instructional duties for which the teacher does not hold the 23 appropriate license or endorsement, either by grade level or 24 subject area, by a school district or accredited nonpublic 25 school, the executive director may initiate a complaint 26 against the teacher and the administrator responsible for the 27 inappropriate assignment of instructional duties. 28 Sec. 2598. Section 272.16, subsections 1, 2, and 3, Code 29 2023, are amended to read as follows: 30 1. The board of educational examiners shall adopt rules 31 pursuant to chapter 17A relating to a certification system 32 -1434- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1434/ 1568
H.F. _____ for work-based learning program supervisors. The rules shall 33 specify rights, responsibilities, levels, and qualifications 34 for the certificate. The certificate shall not require more 35 than fifteen contact hours, which shall be available over 1 the internet and which shall provide instruction related to 2 fundamentals in career education, curriculum, assessment, and 3 the evaluation of student participation. 4 2. Applicants shall be disqualified for any reason 5 specified in section 272.2, subsection 14 , or in rules adopted 6 by the board of educational examiners . 7 3. A certificate issued pursuant to this section shall 8 not be considered a teacher or administrator license for any 9 purpose specified by law, including the purposes specified 10 under this chapter part or chapter 279 . 11 Sec. 2599. Section 272.20, Code 2023, is amended to read as 12 follows: 13 272.20 National certification. 14 The board of educational examiners shall review the 15 standards for teacher’s certificates adopted by the national 16 board for professional teaching standards, a nonprofit 17 corporation created as a result of recommendations of the 18 task force on teaching as a profession of the Carnegie 19 forum on education and the economy. In those cases in 20 which the standards required by the national board for an 21 Iowa endorsement or license meet or exceed the requirements 22 contained in rules adopted under this chapter part for that 23 endorsement or license, the board of educational examiners 24 shall issue endorsements or licenses to holders of certificates 25 issued by the national board who request the endorsement or 26 license. 27 Sec. 2600. Section 272.28, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 28 amended to read as follows: 29 2. A teacher from an accredited nonpublic school or another 30 state or country is exempt from the requirement of subsection 1 31 if the teacher can document three years of successful teaching 32 -1435- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1435/ 1568
H.F. _____ experience and meet or exceed the requirements contained in 33 rules adopted under this chapter part for endorsement and 34 licensure. 35 Sec. 2601. Section 272.29, Code 2023, is amended to read as 1 follows: 2 272.29 Annual administrative rules review —— triennial 3 report. 4 The executive director of the board shall annually review 5 the administrative rules adopted pursuant to this chapter part 6 and related state laws. The executive director shall submit 7 the executive director’s findings and recommendations in a 8 report every three years to the board and the general assembly 9 by January 15. 10 Sec. 2602. Section 272C.15, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 11 amended to read as follows: 12 1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the 13 contrary, except for chapter 272 256, subchapter VII, part 3 , a 14 person’s conviction of a crime may be grounds for the denial, 15 revocation, or suspension of a license only if an unreasonable 16 risk to public safety exists because the offense directly 17 relates to the duties and responsibilities of the profession 18 and the appropriate licensing board, agency, or department does 19 not grant an exception pursuant to subsection 4 . 20 Sec. 2603. Section 273.3, subsections 11 and 25, Code 2023, 21 are amended to read as follows: 22 11. Employ personnel to carry out the functions of the 23 area education agency which shall include the employment of an 24 administrator who shall possess a license issued under chapter 25 272 256, subchapter VII, part 3 . The administrator shall 26 be employed pursuant to section 279.20 and sections 279.23 , 27 279.24 , and 279.25 . The salary for an area education agency 28 administrator shall be established by the board based upon 29 the previous experience and education of the administrator. 30 Section 279.13 applies to the area education agency board 31 and to all teachers employed by the area education agency. 32 -1436- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1436/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sections 279.23 , 279.24 , and 279.25 apply to the area education 33 board and to all administrators employed by the area education 34 agency. Section 279.69 applies to the area education agency 35 board and employees of the board, including part-time, 1 substitute, or contract employees, who provide services to a 2 school or school district. 3 25. Require, by July 1, 2024, any person employed by 4 the area education agency who holds a license, certificate, 5 statement of recognition, or authorization other than a 6 coaching authorization, issued by the board of educational 7 examiners under chapter 272 256, subchapter VII, part 3 , to 8 complete the Iowa reading research center dyslexia overview 9 module. Such persons employed after July 1, 2024, shall 10 complete the module within one year of the employee’s initial 11 date of hire. 12 Sec. 2604. Section 279.13, subsection 1, paragraph b, 13 subparagraph (1), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 14 (1) Prior to entering into an initial contract with a 15 teacher who holds a license other than an initial license 16 issued by the board of educational examiners under chapter 272 17 256, subchapter VII, part 3 , the school district shall initiate 18 a state criminal history record check of the applicant through 19 the division of criminal investigation of the department of 20 public safety, submit the applicant’s fingerprints to the 21 division for submission to the federal bureau of investigation 22 for a national criminal history record check, and review the 23 sex offender registry information under section 692A.121 24 available to the general public, the central registry for 25 child abuse information established under section 235A.14 , and 26 the central registry for dependent adult abuse information 27 established under section 235B.5 for information regarding the 28 applicant for employment as a teacher. 29 Sec. 2605. Section 279.19B, subsection 1, paragraph a, 30 unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 31 follows: 32 -1437- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1437/ 1568
H.F. _____ The board of directors of a school district may employ for 33 head coach of any interscholastic athletic activities or for 34 assistant coach of any interscholastic athletic activity, an 35 individual who possesses a coaching authorization issued by the 1 board of educational examiners or possesses a teaching license 2 with a coaching endorsement issued pursuant to chapter 272 256, 3 subchapter VII, part 3 . However, a board of directors of a 4 school district shall consider applicants with qualifications 5 described below, in the following order of priority: 6 Sec. 2606. Section 279.50A, subsection 1, paragraph a, Code 7 2023, is amended to read as follows: 8 a. The school district has made every reasonable and 9 good faith effort to employ a teacher licensed under chapter 10 272 256, subchapter VII, part 3, for the unit of science or 11 mathematics, as applicable, and is unable to employ such a 12 teacher. For purposes of this subsection , “good faith effort” 13 means the same as defined in section 279.19A, subsection 9 . 14 Sec. 2607. Section 279.72, Code 2023, is amended to read as 15 follows: 16 279.72 Training on dyslexia. 17 By July 1, 2024, the board of directors of a school 18 district shall require all persons employed by the school 19 district who hold a teaching license with an endorsement 20 for prekindergarten, prekindergarten or elementary special 21 education, or prekindergarten through grade three levels 22 issued under chapter 272 256, subchapter VII, part 3 , all 23 practitioners and paraprofessionals assigned as Title I 24 teachers and Title I paraprofessionals under the federal Every 25 Student Succeeds Act, Pub. L. No. 114-95, and all practitioners 26 endorsed to teach English as a second language to complete the 27 Iowa reading research center dyslexia overview module. Such 28 persons employed by the school district after July 1, 2024, 29 shall complete the module within one year of the employee’s 30 initial date of hire. 31 Sec. 2608. Section 279.73, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 32 -1438- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1438/ 1568
H.F. _____ amended to read as follows: 33 2. If the board of directors of the school district or 34 a court finds that an employee of the school district who 35 holds a license, certificate, statement of recognition, or 1 authorization issued by the board of educational examiners 2 under chapter 272 256, subchapter VII, part 3, discriminated 3 against a student or employee in violation of this section , 4 the employee found to be in violation under this section shall 5 be subject to a hearing conducted by the board of educational 6 examiners pursuant to section 272.2, subsection 14 , which may 7 result in disciplinary action and the employee’s employment may 8 be terminated. 9 Sec. 2609. Section 284.2, subsections 1, 7, and 11, Code 10 2023, are amended to read as follows: 11 1. “Beginning teacher” means an individual serving under 12 an initial or intern license, issued under chapter 272 256, 13 subchapter VII, part 3 , who is assuming a position as a 14 teacher. “Beginning teacher” includes an individual who is 15 an initial teacher. For purposes of the beginning teacher 16 mentoring and induction program created pursuant to section 17 284.5 , “beginning teacher” also includes preschool teachers 18 who are licensed under chapter 272 256, subchapter VII, part 19 3, and are employed by a school district or area education 20 agency. “Beginning teacher” does not include a teacher whose 21 employment with a school district or area education agency is 22 probationary unless the teacher is serving under an initial or 23 teacher intern license issued under chapter 272 256, subchapter 24 VII, part 3 . 25 7. “Mentor” means an individual employed by a school 26 district or area education agency as a teacher or a retired 27 teacher who holds a valid license issued under chapter 272 256, 28 subchapter VII, part 3 . The individual must have a record of 29 three years of successful teaching practice, must be employed 30 on a nonprobationary basis, and must demonstrate professional 31 commitment to both the improvement of teaching and learning and 32 -1439- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1439/ 1568
H.F. _____ the development of beginning teachers. 33 11. “Teacher” means an individual who holds a practitioner’s 34 license issued under chapter 272 256, subchapter VII, part 35 3 , or a statement of professional recognition issued under 1 chapter 272 256, subchapter VII, part 3, who is employed in 2 a nonadministrative position by a school district or area 3 education agency pursuant to a contract issued by a board of 4 directors under section 279.13 . A teacher may be employed in 5 both an administrative and a nonadministrative position by a 6 board of directors and shall be considered a part-time teacher 7 for the portion of time that the teacher is employed in a 8 nonadministrative position. 9 Sec. 2610. Section 284.10, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 10 amended to read as follows: 11 2. An administrator licensed under chapter 272 256, 12 subchapter VII, part 3, who conducts evaluations of teachers 13 for purposes of this chapter shall complete the evaluator 14 training program. A practitioner licensed under chapter 272 15 256, subchapter VII, part 3, who is not an administrator 16 may enroll in the evaluator training program. Enrollment 17 preference shall be given to administrators. Upon successful 18 completion, the provider shall certify that the administrator 19 or other practitioner is qualified to conduct evaluations 20 for employment, make recommendations for licensure, and make 21 recommendations that a teacher is qualified to advance from one 22 career path level to the next career path level pursuant to 23 this chapter . Certification is for a period of five years and 24 may be renewed. 25 Sec. 2611. Section 284.15, subsection 2, paragraph a, 26 subparagraph (1), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 27 (1) The salary for an initial teacher who has successfully 28 completed an approved practitioner preparation program as 29 defined in section 272.1 or holds an initial or intern teacher 30 license issued under chapter 272 256, subchapter VII, part 3, 31 shall be at least thirty-three thousand five hundred dollars, 32 -1440- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1440/ 1568
H.F. _____ which shall also constitute the minimum salary for an Iowa 33 teacher. 34 Sec. 2612. Section 284.15, subsection 2, paragraph b, 35 unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 1 follows: 2 A career teacher is a teacher who holds a statement of 3 professional recognition issued under chapter 272 256, 4 subchapter VII, part 3, or who meets all of the following 5 requirements: 6 Sec. 2613. Section 284.15, subsection 2, paragraph b, 7 subparagraph (2), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 8 (2) Holds a valid license issued under chapter 272 256, 9 subchapter VII, part 3 . 10 Sec. 2614. Section 284.15, subsection 2, paragraphs d and e, 11 Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 12 d. Mentor teacher. A mentor teacher is a teacher who 13 is evaluated by the school district as demonstrating the 14 competencies and superior teaching skills of a mentor teacher, 15 and has been recommended for a one-year assignment as a mentor 16 teacher by a site-based review council appointed pursuant to 17 subsection 4 . In addition, a mentor teacher shall hold a 18 valid license issued under chapter 272 256, subchapter VII, 19 part 3 , participate in teacher professional development as 20 outlined in this chapter , demonstrate continuous improvement in 21 teaching, and possess the skills and qualifications to assume 22 leadership roles. A mentor teacher shall have a teaching load 23 of not more than seventy-five percent student instruction to 24 allow the teacher to mentor other teachers. A school district 25 shall designate at least ten percent of its teachers as mentor 26 teachers, though the district may enter into an agreement with 27 one or more other districts or an area education agency to meet 28 this requirement through a collaborative arrangement. The 29 terms of the teaching contracts issued under section 279.13 to 30 mentor teachers shall exceed by ten days the terms of teaching 31 contracts issued under section 279.13 to career teachers, and 32 -1441- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1441/ 1568
H.F. _____ the ten additional contract days shall be used to strengthen 33 instructional leadership in accordance with this subsection . A 34 mentor teacher shall receive annually a salary supplement of 35 at least five thousand dollars. 1 e. Lead teacher. A lead teacher is a teacher who holds a 2 valid license issued under chapter 272 256, subchapter VII, 3 part 3, and has been recommended for a one-year assignment 4 as a lead teacher by a site-based review council appointed 5 pursuant to subsection 4 . The recommendation from the council 6 must assert that the teacher possesses superior teaching 7 skills and the ability to lead adult learners. A lead 8 teacher shall assume leadership roles that may include but 9 are not limited to the planning and delivery of professional 10 development activities designed to improve instructional 11 strategies; the facilitation of an instructional leadership 12 team within the lead teacher’s building, school district, or 13 other school districts; the mentoring of other teachers; and 14 participation in the evaluation of student teachers. A lead 15 teacher shall have a teaching load of not more than fifty 16 percent student instruction to allow the lead teacher to spend 17 time on co-teaching; co-planning; peer reviews; observing 18 career teachers, model teachers, and mentor teachers; and other 19 duties mutually agreed upon by the superintendent and the lead 20 teacher. A school district shall designate at least five 21 percent of its teachers as lead teachers, though the district 22 may enter into an agreement with one or more other districts 23 or an area education agency to meet this requirement through a 24 collaborative arrangement. The terms of the teaching contracts 25 issued under section 279.13 to lead teachers shall exceed by 26 fifteen days the terms of teaching contracts issued under 27 section 279.13 to career teachers, and the fifteen additional 28 contract days shall be used to strengthen instructional 29 leadership in accordance with this subsection . A lead teacher 30 shall receive annually a salary supplement of at least ten 31 thousand dollars. 32 -1442- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1442/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 2615. Section 284.16, subsection 1, paragraph a, 33 subparagraphs (1) and (2), Code 2023, are amended to read as 34 follows: 35 (1) Has successfully completed an approved practitioner 1 preparation program as defined in section 272.1 or holds an 2 intern teacher license issued under chapter 272 256, subchapter 3 VII, part 3 . 4 (2) Holds an initial or intern teacher license issued under 5 chapter 272 256, subchapter VII, part 3 . 6 Sec. 2616. Section 284.16, subsection 1, paragraph b, 7 unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 8 follows: 9 A career teacher is a teacher who holds a statement 10 of professional recognition issued under chapter 272 11 256, subchapter VII, part 3, or who meets the following 12 requirements: 13 Sec. 2617. Section 284.16, subsection 1, paragraph b, 14 subparagraph (3), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 15 (3) Holds a valid license issued under chapter 272 256, 16 subchapter VII, part 3 . 17 Sec. 2618. Section 284A.2, subsections 1, 2, and 7, Code 18 2023, are amended to read as follows: 19 1. “Administrator” means an individual holding a 20 professional administrator license issued under chapter 272 21 256, subchapter VII, part 3, who is employed in a school 22 district administrative position by a school district or area 23 education agency pursuant to a contract issued by a board of 24 directors under section 279.23 and is engaged in instructional 25 leadership. An administrator may be employed in both an 26 administrative and a nonadministrative position by a board of 27 directors and shall be considered a part-time administrator 28 for the portion of time that the individual is employed in an 29 administrative position. 30 2. “Beginning administrator” means an individual serving 31 under an administrator license, issued by the board of 32 -1443- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1443/ 1568
H.F. _____ educational examiners under chapter 272 256, subchapter VII, 33 part 3 , who is assuming a position as a school district 34 principal or superintendent for the first time. 35 7. “Mentor” means an individual employed by a school 1 district or area education agency as a school district 2 administrator or a retired administrator who holds a valid 3 license issued under chapter 272 256, subchapter VII, part 3 . 4 The individual must have a record of four years of successful 5 administrative experience and must demonstrate professional 6 commitment to both the improvement of teaching and learning and 7 the development of beginning administrators. 8 Sec. 2619. Section 284A.6, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 9 amended to read as follows: 10 2. In cooperation with the administrator’s evaluator, the 11 administrator who has a professional administrator license 12 issued by the board of educational examiners pursuant to 13 chapter 272 256, subchapter VII, part 3, and is employed 14 by a school district or area education agency in a school 15 district administrative position shall develop an individual 16 administrator professional development plan. The purpose 17 of the plan is to promote individual and group professional 18 development. The individual plan shall be based, at a minimum, 19 on the needs of the administrator, the Iowa standards for 20 school administrators adopted pursuant to section 256.7, 21 subsection 27 , and the student achievement goals of the 22 attendance center and the school district as outlined in the 23 comprehensive school improvement plan. 24 Sec. 2620. Section 284A.7, Code 2023, is amended to read as 25 follows: 26 284A.7 Evaluation requirements for administrators. 27 A school district shall conduct an annual evaluation of an 28 administrator who holds a professional administrator license 29 issued under chapter 272 256, subchapter VII, part 3, for 30 purposes of assisting the administrator in making continuous 31 improvement, documenting continued competence in the Iowa 32 -1444- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1444/ 1568
H.F. _____ standards for school administrators adopted pursuant to 33 section 256.7, subsection 27 , or to determine whether the 34 administrator’s practice meets school district expectations. 35 The evaluation shall include, at a minimum, an assessment of 1 the administrator’s competence in meeting the Iowa standards 2 for school administrators and the goals of the administrator’s 3 individual professional development plan, including supporting 4 documentation or artifacts aligned to the Iowa standards for 5 school administrators and the individual administrator’s 6 professional development plan. 7 Sec. 2621. Section 299A.2, Code 2023, is amended to read as 8 follows: 9 299A.2 Competent private instruction by licensed 10 practitioner. 11 If a licensed practitioner provides competent instruction 12 to a school-age child, the practitioner shall possess a valid 13 license or certificate which has been issued by the state board 14 of educational examiners under chapter 272 256, subchapter VII, 15 part 3, and which is appropriate to the ages and grade levels 16 of the children to be taught. Competent private instruction 17 may include but is not limited to a home school assistance 18 program which provides instruction or instructional supervision 19 offered through an accredited nonpublic school or public school 20 district by a teacher, who is employed by the accredited 21 nonpublic school or public school district, who assists and 22 supervises a parent, guardian, or legal custodian in providing 23 instruction to a child. If competent private instruction is 24 provided through a public school district, the child shall be 25 enrolled and included in the basic enrollment of the school 26 district as provided in section 257.6 . Sections 299A.3 through 27 299A.7 do not apply to competent private instruction provided 28 by a licensed practitioner under this section . However, the 29 reporting requirement contained in section 299A.3, subsection 30 1 , shall apply to competent private instruction provided by 31 licensed practitioners that is not part of a home school 32 -1445- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1445/ 1568
H.F. _____ assistance program offered through an accredited nonpublic 33 school or public school district. 34 Sec. 2622. Section 622.10, subsection 8, Code 2023, is 35 amended to read as follows: 1 8. A qualified school guidance counselor, who is licensed 2 by the board of educational examiners under chapter 272 256, 3 subchapter VII, part 3, and who obtains information by reason 4 of the counselor’s employment as a qualified school guidance 5 counselor, shall not be allowed, in giving testimony, to 6 disclose any confidential communications properly entrusted 7 to the counselor by a pupil or the pupil’s parent or guardian 8 in the counselor’s capacity as a qualified school guidance 9 counselor and necessary and proper to enable the counselor to 10 perform the counselor’s duties as a qualified school guidance 11 counselor. 12 Sec. 2623. Section 709.15, subsection 1, paragraph g, 13 subparagraph (1), subparagraph divisions (a) and (b), Code 14 2023, are amended to read as follows: 15 (a) A person who holds a license, certificate, or statement 16 of professional recognition issued under chapter 272 256, 17 subchapter VII, part 3 . 18 (b) A person who holds an authorization issued under chapter 19 272 256, subchapter VII, part 3 . 20 Sec. 2624. Section 714.19, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 21 amended to read as follows: 22 4. Private and nonprofit elementary or secondary schools 23 recognized by the department of education or the board of 24 directors of a school district for the purpose of complying 25 with chapter 299 and employing teachers licensed under chapter 26 272 256, subchapter VII, part 3 . 27 Sec. 2625. CODE EDITOR DIRECTIVE. 28 1. The Code editor is directed to make the following 29 transfers: 30 a. Section 272.1 to section 256.145. 31 b. Section 272.2 to section 256.146. 32 -1446- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1446/ 1568
H.F. _____ c. Section 272.3 to section 256.147. 33 d. Section 272.4 to section 256.148. 34 e. Section 272.5 to section 256.149. 35 f. Section 272.6 to section 256.150. 1 g. Section 272.7 to section 256.151. 2 h. Section 272.8 to section 256.152. 3 i. Section 272.9 to section 256.153. 4 j. Section 272.9A to section 256.154. 5 k. Section 272.10 to section 256.155. 6 l. Section 272.11 to section 256.156. 7 m. Section 272.12 to section 256.157. 8 n. Section 272.13 to section 256.158. 9 o. Section 272.14 to section 256.159. 10 p. Section 272.15 to section 256.160. 11 q. Section 272.16 to section 256.161. 12 r. Section 272.20 to section 256.162. 13 s. Section 272.28 to section 256.163. 14 t. Section 272.29 to section 256.164. 15 u. Section 272.31 to section 256.165. 16 2. The Code editor shall correct internal references in the 17 Code and in any enacted legislation as necessary due to the 18 enactment of this section. 19 3. The Code editor may designate sections 256.145 through 20 256.165, as enacted in this division of this Act, as new part 3 21 entitled “Board of Educational Examiners” within the subchapter 22 entitled “Higher Education Division” as enacted by another 23 division of this Act. 24 Sec. 2626. TRANSITION PROVISIONS. 25 1. Any license, certificate, or authorization issued by 26 the board of education examiners pursuant to chapter 272 prior 27 to the effective date of this division of this Act is valid 28 and shall continue as provided in the terms of the license, 29 certificate, or authorization. 30 2. Federal funds utilized by the board of educational 31 examiners prior to the effective date of this division of this 32 -1447- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1447/ 1568
H.F. _____ Act to employ personnel necessary for the administration of the 33 board of educational examiners’ programs shall be applied to 34 and be available for the transfer of such personnel from the 35 board of educational examiners to the higher education division 1 of the department of education. 2 Sec. 2627. APPLICABILITY. This division of this Act applies 3 to individuals appointed as the executive director of the board 4 of educational examiners before, on, or after the effective 5 date of this division of this Act. 6 COLLEGE STUDENT AID COMMISSION 7 Sec. 2628. Section 8A.504, subsection 1, paragraph d, 8 subparagraph (2), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 9 (2) An amount that is due because of a default on a loan 10 under chapter 261 256, subchapter VII, part 4 . 11 Sec. 2629. Section 8A.504, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 12 amended to read as follows: 13 4. The director shall have the authority to enter into 14 reciprocal agreements with the departments of revenue of other 15 states that have enacted legislation that is substantially 16 equivalent to the setoff procedure provided in this section for 17 the recovery of an amount due because of a default on a loan 18 under chapter 261 256, subchapter VII, part 4 . A reciprocal 19 agreement shall also be approved by the college student aid 20 commission. The agreement shall authorize the department to 21 provide by rule for the setoff of state income tax refunds 22 or rebates of defaulters from states with which Iowa has a 23 reciprocal agreement and to provide for sending lists of 24 names of Iowa defaulters to the states with which Iowa has 25 a reciprocal agreement for setoff of that state’s income tax 26 refunds. 27 Sec. 2630. Section 261.1, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 28 amended to read as follows: 29 1. There is hereby created within the higher education 30 division of the department a commission to be known as the 31 “College Student Aid Commission” of the state of Iowa. 32 -1448- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1448/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 2631. Section 261.1, subsection 2, paragraphs a and b, 33 Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 34 a. A member of the state board of regents to be named by the 35 state board of regents , or the executive director of the state 1 board of regents if so appointed by the state board of regents , 2 who shall serve for a four-year term or until the expiration 3 of the member’s term of office. 4 b. The director of the department of education or the 5 director’s designee. 6 Sec. 2632. Section 261.1, subsection 4, paragraph a, Code 7 2023, is amended to read as follows: 8 a. Vacancies on the commission shall be filled for the 9 unexpired term of such vacancies , if applicable, in the same 10 manner as the original appointment. 11 Sec. 2633. Section 261.1, Code 2023, is amended by adding 12 the following new subsection: 13 NEW SUBSECTION . 5. The director shall appoint an executive 14 director of the commission. The director shall set the salary 15 of the executive director. 16 Sec. 2634. Section 261.2, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 17 amended to read as follows: 18 2. Administer the tuition grant program under this chapter 19 part . 20 Sec. 2635. Section 261.3, Code 2023, is amended to read as 21 follows: 22 261.3 Organization —— bylaws. 23 1. The commission is an autonomous state agency which is 24 attached to the department of education for organizational 25 purposes only. 26 2. 1. The commission , under the authority of the higher 27 education division of the department, shall determine its 28 own organization, draw up its own bylaws, adopt rules under 29 chapter 17A , and do such other things as may be necessary 30 and incidental in the administration of this chapter part , 31 including the housing , employment, and fixing the compensation 32 -1449- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1449/ 1568
H.F. _____ and bond of persons required to carry out its functions and 33 responsibilities. A decision of the commission is final agency 34 action under chapter 17A . 35 3. 2. The commission shall function at the seat of 1 government or such other place as it the commission might 2 designate. 3 Sec. 2636. Section 261.5, subsection 2, unnumbered 4 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 5 Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter part , in 6 the event of a national emergency declared by the president of 7 the United States by reason of terrorist attack, the commission 8 may waive or modify any statutory or regulatory provision 9 applicable to state financial aid programs established pursuant 10 to this chapter part to ensure, with regard to affected 11 individuals, that the following occurs: 12 Sec. 2637. Section 261.5, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 13 amended to read as follows: 14 3. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter 15 part , in the event of a national emergency declared by the 16 president of the United States by reason of terrorist attack, 17 the commission may grant temporary relief from requirements 18 rendered infeasible or unreasonable, including due diligence 19 requirements and reporting deadlines, by the national 20 emergency, to an institution of higher education under the 21 state board of regents, a community college, an accredited 22 private institution as defined in section 261.9 , eligible 23 lenders, and other entities participating in the state student 24 assistance programs in accordance with this chapter part , that 25 are located in, or whose operations are directly affected 26 by, areas that are declared disaster areas by any federal, 27 state, or local official in connection with the national 28 emergency. If the commission issues a waiver in accordance 29 with this section , the report prepared by the commission 30 pursuant to section 17A.9A, subsection 5 , shall include 31 examples of measures that a postsecondary institution may take 32 -1450- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1450/ 1568
H.F. _____ in the appropriate exercise of discretion, as provided in 20 33 U.S.C. §1087tt, to adjust financial need and aid eligibility 34 determinations for affected individuals. 35 Sec. 2638. Section 261.9, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 1 2023, is amended to read as follows: 2 When used in this subchapter subpart , unless the context 3 otherwise requires: 4 Sec. 2639. Section 261.9, subsection 1, paragraph b, Code 5 2023, is amended to read as follows: 6 b. Is accredited by the higher learning commission, is 7 exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal 8 Revenue Code, and annually provides a matching aggregate amount 9 of institutional financial aid equal to at least seventy-five 10 percent of the amount received in a fiscal year by the 11 institution’s students for Iowa tuition grant assistance under 12 this chapter part . Commencing with the fiscal year beginning 13 July 1, 2006, the matching aggregate amount of institutional 14 financial aid shall increase by the percentage of increase each 15 fiscal year of funds appropriated for Iowa tuition grants under 16 section 261.25, subsection 1 , to a maximum match of one hundred 17 percent. The institution shall file annual reports with the 18 commission prior to receipt of tuition grant moneys under this 19 chapter part . An institution whose income is not exempt from 20 taxation under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code and 21 whose students were eligible to receive Iowa tuition grant 22 money in the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2003, shall meet the 23 match requirements of this paragraph no later than June 30, 24 2005. 25 Sec. 2640. Section 261.9, subsection 8, Code 2023, is 26 amended to read as follows: 27 8. “Tuition grant” means an award by the state of Iowa to a 28 qualified student under this subchapter subpart . 29 Sec. 2641. Section 261.15, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 30 amended to read as follows: 31 2. Adopt rules and regulations for determining financial 32 -1451- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1451/ 1568
H.F. _____ need, defining tuition and mandatory fees, defining residence 33 for the purposes of this subchapter subpart , processing and 34 approving applications for tuition grants, and determining 35 priority of grants. The commission may provide for proration 1 of funds if the available funds are insufficient to pay all 2 approved grants. Such proration shall take primary account of 3 the financial need of the applicant. In determining who is a 4 resident of Iowa, the commission’s rules shall be at least as 5 restrictive as those of the board of regents. 6 Sec. 2642. Section 261.16A, subsection 7, Code 2023, is 7 amended to read as follows: 8 7. Reports to commission. An eligible institution shall 9 file annual reports with the commission, as required by the 10 commission and under section 261.9 , prior to receipt of tuition 11 grant moneys under this chapter part . 12 Sec. 2643. Section 261.17, subsection 5, Code 2023, is 13 amended to read as follows: 14 5. A vocational-technical tuition grant shall be awarded 15 on an annual basis, requiring reapplication by the student for 16 each year. Payments under the grant shall be allocated equally 17 among the semesters or quarters of the year upon certification 18 by the institution that the student is in full-time or 19 part-time attendance in a vocational-technical or career option 20 program, as defined under rules of the department of education . 21 If the student discontinues attendance before the end of any 22 term after receiving payment of the grant, the entire amount of 23 any refund due that student, up to the amount of any payments 24 made under the annual grant, shall be paid by the institution 25 to the state. 26 Sec. 2644. Section 261.20, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 27 amended to read as follows: 28 1. A scholarship and tuition grant reserve fund is created 29 to assure that financial assistance will be available to all 30 students who are awarded scholarships or tuition grants through 31 programs funded under this chapter part . The fund is created 32 -1452- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1452/ 1568
H.F. _____ as a separate fund in the state treasury, and moneys in the 33 fund shall not revert to the general fund unless, and then 34 only to the extent that, the funds exceed the maximum allowed 35 balance. 1 Sec. 2645. Section 261.35, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2 2023, is amended to read as follows: 3 As used in this subchapter subpart , unless the context 4 otherwise requires: 5 Sec. 2646. Section 261.36, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 6 2023, is amended to read as follows: 7 The commission shall have necessary powers to carry out its 8 purposes and duties under this subchapter subpart , including 9 but not limited to the power to: 10 Sec. 2647. Section 261.37, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 11 2023, is amended to read as follows: 12 The duties of the commission under this subchapter subpart 13 shall be as follows: 14 Sec. 2648. Section 261.37, subsections 5 and 7, Code 2023, 15 are amended to read as follows: 16 5. To adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A to implement 17 the provisions of this subchapter subpart, including 18 establishing standards for educational institutions, lenders, 19 and individuals to become eligible institutions, lenders, and 20 borrowers. Notwithstanding any contrary provisions in chapter 21 537 , the rules and standards established shall be consistent 22 with the requirements provided in the Higher Education Act of 23 1965. 24 7. To establish an effective system for the collection of 25 delinquent loans, including the adoption of an agreement with 26 the department of administrative services to set off against 27 a defaulter’s income tax refund or rebate the amount that is 28 due because of a default on a loan made under this subchapter 29 subpart . The commission shall adopt rules under chapter 17A 30 necessary to assist the department of administrative services 31 in the implementation of the student loan setoff program as 32 -1453- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1453/ 1568
H.F. _____ established under section 8A.504 . The commission shall apply 33 administrative wage garnishment procedures authorized under the 34 federal Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended and codified 35 in 20 U.S.C. §1071 et seq., for all delinquent loans, including 1 loans authorized under section 261.38 , when a defaulter who is 2 financially capable of paying fails to voluntarily enter into a 3 reasonable payment agreement. In no case shall the commission 4 garnish more than the amount authorized by federal law for 5 all loans being collected by the commission, including those 6 authorized under section 261.38 . 7 Sec. 2649. Section 261.42, Code 2023, is amended to read as 8 follows: 9 261.42 Short title. 10 This subchapter subpart shall be known and may be cited as 11 the “Iowa Guaranteed Loan Program” . 12 Sec. 2650. Section 261.43A, Code 2023, is amended to read 13 as follows: 14 261.43A Security interest in education loans. 15 A nonprofit organization qualifying for tax-exempt status 16 under the Internal Revenue Code, as defined in section 422.3 , 17 that provides or acquires education loans in the organization’s 18 normal course of business shall, notwithstanding any contrary 19 provision of chapter 554 or other state law, establish and 20 perfect a security interest and establish priority over other 21 security interests in such education loans by filing in the 22 same manner as provided for perfecting a security interest in 23 a student loan pursuant to 20 U.S.C. §1082(m)(1)(E). This 24 section applies to education loans provided under this chapter 25 part by such nonprofit organizations and other education loans 26 provided by such nonprofit organizations. 27 Sec. 2651. Section 261.87, subsection 1, unnumbered 28 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 29 As used in this subchapter subpart , unless the context 30 otherwise requires: 31 Sec. 2652. Section 261.102, subsection 7, Code 2023, is 32 -1454- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1454/ 1568
H.F. _____ amended to read as follows: 33 7. “Program” means the Iowa minority academic grants 34 for economic success program established in this subchapter 35 subpart . 1 Sec. 2653. Section 261.110, subsections 1 and 5, Code 2023, 2 are amended to read as follows: 3 1. A teach Iowa scholar program is established to provide 4 teach Iowa scholar grants to selected high-caliber teachers. 5 The commission shall administer the program in collaboration 6 with the department of education. 7 5. The commission , in collaboration with the department 8 of education, shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A to 9 administer this section . The rules shall include but shall not 10 be limited to a process for use by the commission to determine 11 which eligible applicants will receive teach Iowa scholar 12 grants. 13 Sec. 2654. Section 261.110, subsection 3, paragraph a, Code 14 2023, is amended to read as follows: 15 a. The applicant was in the top twenty-five percent 16 academically of students exiting a teacher preparation program 17 approved by the state board of education pursuant to section 18 256.7, subsection 3 , or a similar teacher preparation program 19 in another state, or had earned other comparable academic 20 credentials. 21 Sec. 2655. Section 261.111, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 22 amended to read as follows: 23 2. The director of the department of education shall 24 annually designate the areas in which teacher shortages are 25 anticipated. The director shall periodically conduct a survey 26 of school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, and approved 27 practitioner preparation programs to determine current shortage 28 areas and predict future shortage areas. 29 Sec. 2656. Section 261.112, subsections 1 and 2, Code 2023, 30 are amended to read as follows: 31 1. A teacher shortage loan forgiveness program is 32 -1455- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1455/ 1568
H.F. _____ established to be administered by the commission. A teacher 33 is eligible for the program if the teacher is practicing in 34 a teacher shortage area as designated by the department of 35 education pursuant to subsection 2 . A person is ineligible 1 for this program if the person receives a grant under section 2 261.110 or a forgivable loan under section 261.111 . For 3 purposes of this section , “teacher” means an individual holding 4 a practitioner’s license issued under chapter 272 part 3 , who 5 is employed in a nonadministrative position in a designated 6 shortage area by a school district or area education agency 7 pursuant to a contract issued by a board of directors under 8 section 279.13 . 9 2. The director of the department of education shall 10 annually designate the geographic or subject areas experiencing 11 teacher shortages. The director shall periodically conduct a 12 survey of school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, and 13 approved practitioner preparation programs to determine current 14 shortage areas. 15 Sec. 2657. Section 261.130, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 16 amended to read as follows: 17 2. Skilled workforce shortage tuition grants shall be 18 awarded only to students pursuing a career-technical or career 19 option program in an industry identified as having a shortage 20 of skilled workers by a community college after conducting a 21 regional skills gap analysis or as being a high-demand job by 22 the department of workforce development in the department’s 23 department of workforce development’s most recent list of 24 high-demand jobs. If a community college no longer identifies 25 the industry as having a shortage of skilled workers or the 26 department of workforce development no longer identifies the 27 industry as a high-demand job, an eligible student who received 28 a grant for a career-technical or career option program based 29 on that identification shall continue to receive the grant 30 until achieving a postsecondary credential, up to an associate 31 degree, as long as the student is continuously enrolled in 32 -1456- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1456/ 1568
H.F. _____ that program and continues to meet all other eligibility 33 requirements. 34 Sec. 2658. Section 261.131, subsection 1, paragraph b, Code 35 2023, is amended to read as follows: 1 b. “Approved state-recognized work-based learning program” 2 means a structured educational and training program that 3 includes authentic worksite training and is approved by the 4 department of education according to a process established 5 under rules adopted pursuant to section 256.7, subsection 34 . 6 Sec. 2659. Section 261.132, subsection 1, paragraph c, Code 7 2023, is amended to read as follows: 8 c. “Eligible program” means a program of study or an 9 academic major jointly approved by the commission and the 10 department of workforce development, in consultation with the 11 eligible institution, that leads to a bachelor’s degree aligned 12 with a high-demand job designated by the workforce development 13 board pursuant to section 84A.1B, subsection 14 . If the 14 department of workforce development removes a high-demand job 15 from the list created under section 84A.1B, subsection 14 , an 16 eligible student who received a grant for a program based on 17 that high-demand job shall continue to receive the grant until 18 achieving a bachelor’s degree as long as the student continues 19 to meet all other eligibility requirements. 20 Sec. 2660. Section 261B.11A, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 21 amended to read as follows: 22 1. Students attending schools required to register under 23 this chapter are ineligible for state student financial aid 24 programs established under chapter 261 256, subchapter VII, 25 part 4 . 26 Sec. 2661. Section 261F.1, subsection 5, paragraph e, Code 27 2023, is amended to read as follows: 28 e. State education grants, scholarships, or financial aid 29 funds administered under chapter 261 256, subchapter VII, part 30 4 . 31 Sec. 2662. Section 261G.4, subsections 1, 2, and 5, Code 32 -1457- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1457/ 1568
H.F. _____ 2023, are amended to read as follows: 33 1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the 34 contrary, a participating nonresident institution shall not 35 be required to register under chapter 261B or to comply with 1 the registration and disclosure requirements of chapter 261 2 256, subchapter VII, part 4, or chapter 261B or section 714.17, 3 subsections 2 and 3 , or sections 714.18 , 714.20 , 714.21 , and 4 714.23 , or section 714.24, subsections 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 , or 5 section 714.25 , if the provisions of an interstate reciprocity 6 agreement prohibit such registration or compliance. 7 2. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the 8 contrary, a participating resident institution shall be 9 required to register under chapter 261B or to comply with the 10 registration and disclosure requirements of chapter 261 256, 11 subchapter VII, part 4, or chapter 261B or section 714.17, 12 subsections 2 and 3 , or sections 714.18 , 714.20 , 714.21 , and 13 714.23 , or section 714.24, subsections 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 , or 14 section 714.25 , if the provisions of the interstate reciprocity 15 agreement require such registration or compliance. 16 5. Students attending a participating nonresident 17 institution are ineligible for state student financial aid 18 programs established under chapter 261 256, subchapter VII, 19 part 4 . 20 Sec. 2663. CODE EDITOR DIRECTIVE. 21 1. The Code editor is directed to make the following 22 transfers: 23 a. Section 261.1 to section 256.176. 24 b. Section 261.2 to section 256.177. 25 c. Section 261.3 to section 256.178. 26 d. Section 261.4 to section 256.179. 27 e. Section 261.5 to section 256.180. 28 f. Section 261.7 to section 256.181. 29 g. Section 261.8 to section 256.182. 30 h. Section 261.9 to section 256.183. 31 i. Section 261.10 to section 256.184. 32 -1458- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1458/ 1568
H.F. _____ j. Section 261.11 to section 256.185. 33 k. Section 261.12 to section 256.186. 34 l. Section 261.13 to section 256.187. 35 m. Section 261.14 to section 256.188. 1 n. Section 261.15 to section 256.189. 2 o. Section 261.16 to section 256.190. 3 p. Section 261.16A to section 256.191. 4 q. Section 261.17 to section 256.192. 5 r. Section 261.20 to section 256.193. 6 s. Section 261.25 to section 256.194. 7 t. Section 261.35 to section 256.195. 8 u. Section 261.36 to section 256.196. 9 v. Section 261.37 to section 256.197. 10 w. Section 261.38 to section 256.198. 11 x. Section 261.42 to section 256.199. 12 y. Section 261.43 to section 256.200. 13 z. Section 261.43A to section 256.201. 14 aa. Section 261.62 to section 256.202. 15 ab. Section 261.71 to section 256.203. 16 ac. Section 261.72 to section 256.204. 17 ad. Section 261.73 to section 256.205. 18 ae. Section 261.81 to section 256.206. 19 af. Section 261.83 to section 256.207. 20 ag. Section 261.84 to section 256.208. 21 ah. Section 261.85 to section 256.209. 22 ai. Section 261.86 to section 256.210. 23 aj. Section 261.86A to section 256.211. 24 ak. Section 261.87 to section 256.212. 25 al. Section 261.101 to section 256.213. 26 am. Section 261.102 to section 256.214. 27 an. Section 261.103 to section 256.215. 28 ao. Section 261.104 to section 256.216. 29 ap. Section 261.105 to section 256.217. 30 aq. Section 261.110 to section 256.218. 31 ar. Section 261.111 to section 256.219. 32 -1459- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1459/ 1568
H.F. _____ as. Section 261.112 to section 256.220. 33 at. Section 261.113 to section 256.221. 34 au. Section 261.114 to section 256.222. 35 av. Section 261.115 to section 256.223. 1 aw. Section 261.116 to section 256.224. 2 ax. Section 261.117 to section 256.225. 3 ay. Section 261.120 to section 256.226. 4 az. Section 261.130 to section 256.227. 5 ba. Section 261.131 to section 256.228. 6 bb. Section 261.132 to section 256.229. 7 2. The Code editor shall correct internal references in the 8 Code and in any enacted legislation as necessary due to the 9 enactment of this section. 10 3. a. The Code editor may designate sections 256.176 11 through 256.229, as enacted in this division of this Act, as 12 new part 4 entitled “College Student Aid Commission” within the 13 subchapter entitled “Higher education division” as enacted by 14 another division of this Act. 15 b. The Code editor shall designate sections 256.176 through 16 256.229 into the following subparts: 17 (1) Sections 256.176 through 256.182 shall be designated as 18 subpart A and entitled “General Provisions”. 19 (2) Sections 256.183 through 256.194 shall be designated as 20 subpart B and entitled “Tuition Grants to Students”. 21 (3) Sections 256.195 through 256.201 shall be designated as 22 subpart C and entitled “Iowa Guaranteed Loan Program”. 23 (4) Section 256.202 shall be designated as subpart D and 24 entitled “Iowa State Fair Scholarship”. 25 (5) Sections 256.203 through 256.205 shall be designated 26 as subpart E and entitled “Chiropractic Graduate Student 27 Forgivable Loan Program”. 28 (6) Sections 256.206 through 256.209 shall be designated as 29 subpart F and entitled “Work-Study Program”. 30 (7) Sections 256.210 through 256.211 shall be designated as 31 subpart G and entitled “National Guard Educational Assistance”. 32 -1460- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1460/ 1568
H.F. _____ (8) Section 256.212 shall be designated as subpart H and 33 entitled “All Iowa Opportunity Scholarships”. 34 (9) Sections 256.213 through 256.217 shall be designated as 35 subpart I and entitled “Minority Academic Grants for Economic 1 Success”. 2 (10) Sections 256.218 through 256.220 shall be designated 3 as subpart J and entitled “Teach Iowa Scholar Grants and 4 Teacher Shortage Forgivable Loan and Loan Forgiveness 5 Programs”. 6 (11) Sections 256.221 through 256.226 shall be designated 7 as subpart K and entitled “Other Loan Repayment and Forgiveness 8 Programs —— Health Professions”. 9 (12) Sections 256.227 through 256.229 shall be designated 10 as subpart L and entitled “Skilled Workforce Shortage Tuition 11 Grant Program”. 12 Sec. 2664. TRANSITION PROVISIONS. 13 1. Any scholarship, loan, or grant awarded under a 14 program administered by the college student aid commission in 15 accordance with chapter 261 prior to the effective date of this 16 division of this Act is valid and shall continue as provided in 17 the terms of the scholarship, loan, or grant. 18 2. Federal funds utilized by the college student aid 19 commission prior to the effective date of this division of this 20 Act to employ personnel necessary for the administration of the 21 college student aid commission’s programs shall be applied to 22 and be available for the transfer of such personnel from the 23 college student aid commission to the higher education division 24 of the department of education. 25 Sec. 2665. APPLICABILITY. This division of this Act 26 applies to individuals appointed as the executive director of 27 the college student aid commission before, on, or after the 28 effective date of this division of this Act. 29 COMMUNITY COLLEGES BUREAU 30 Sec. 2666. Section 256.9, subsection 36, Code 2023, is 31 amended by striking the subsection. 32 -1461- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1461/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 2667. Section 260C.2, Code 2023, is amended by adding 33 the following new subsections: 34 NEW SUBSECTION . 01. “Bureau” means the community colleges 35 bureau of the higher education division of the department 1 established under section 260C.6. 2 NEW SUBSECTION . 001. “Bureau chief” means the bureau 3 chief of the community colleges bureau of the higher education 4 division of the department. 5 Sec. 2668. Section 260C.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 6 follows: 7 260C.5 Duties of director Community colleges bureau —— duties 8 of bureau chief . 9 The director shall appoint the bureau chief, and the bureau 10 chief shall direct the work of the personnel as necessary to 11 carry out this chapter. The bureau chief shall do all of the 12 following : 13 1. Designate a community college as an “area career and 14 technical education school” within the meaning of, and for the 15 purpose of administering, the federal Carl D. Perkins Career 16 and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006. A community 17 college shall not be so designated by the director bureau chief 18 for the expenditure of funds under 20 U.S.C. §2301 et seq., 19 as amended, which has not been designated and classified as a 20 community college by the state board. 21 2. Change boundaries of director districts in a merged area 22 when the board fails to change boundaries as required by law. 23 3. Make changes in boundaries of merged areas with the 24 approval of the board of directors of each merged area affected 25 by the change. When the boundaries of a merged area are 26 changed, the director of the department of education bureau 27 chief may authorize the board of directors of the merged area 28 to levy additional taxes upon the property within the merged 29 area, or any part of the merged area, and distribute the taxes 30 so that all parts of the merged area are paying their share 31 toward the support of the college. 32 -1462- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1462/ 1568
H.F. _____ 4. Administer, allocate, and disburse federal or state 33 funds made available to pay a portion of the cost of acquiring 34 sites for and constructing, acquiring, or remodeling facilities 35 for community colleges, and establish priorities for the use 1 of such funds. 2 5. Administer, allocate, and disburse federal or state 3 funds available to pay a portion of the operating costs of 4 community colleges. 5 6. Propose administrative rules to carry out this chapter 6 subject to approval of the state board. 7 7. Enter into contracts with local school boards within the 8 area that have and maintain a career and technical education 9 program and with private schools or colleges in the cooperative 10 or merged areas to provide courses or programs of study in 11 addition to or as a part of the curriculum made available in 12 the community college. 13 8. Make arrangements with boards of merged areas and local 14 school districts to permit students attending high school to 15 participate in career and technical education programs and 16 advanced college placement courses and obtain credit for such 17 participation for application toward the completion of a high 18 school diploma. The granting of credit is subject to the 19 approval of the director of the department of education bureau 20 chief . 21 9. Prescribe a uniform system of accounting for community 22 colleges. 23 10. Ensure that community colleges that provide 24 intercollegiate athletics as a part of their program comply 25 with section 216.9 . 26 11. Develop an application and review process for approval 27 of administrative and program sharing agreements between two 28 or more community colleges or a community college and an 29 institution of higher education under the board of regents 30 entered into pursuant to section 260C.46. 31 Sec. 2669. Section 260C.6, Code 2023, is amended to read as 32 -1463- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1463/ 1568
H.F. _____ follows: 33 260C.6 Community colleges division in department bureau in 34 the higher education division . 35 A community colleges division bureau shall be established 1 within the higher education division of the department of 2 education . The division bureau shall exercise the powers and 3 perform the duties conferred by law upon the department with 4 respect to community colleges. 5 Sec. 2670. Section 260C.14, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 6 amended to read as follows: 7 2. Have authority to determine tuition rates for 8 instruction. Tuition for residents of Iowa shall not exceed 9 the lowest tuition rate per semester, or the equivalent, 10 charged by an institution of higher education under the state 11 board of regents for a full-time resident student. However, 12 except for students enrolled under section 261E.6 , if a local 13 school district pays tuition for a resident pupil of high 14 school age, the limitation on tuition for residents of Iowa 15 shall not apply, the amount of tuition shall be determined 16 by the board of directors of the community college with the 17 consent of the local school board, and the pupil shall not 18 be included in the full-time equivalent enrollment of the 19 community college for the purpose of computing general aid to 20 the community college. Tuition for nonresidents of Iowa shall 21 not be less than the marginal cost of instruction of a student 22 attending the college. A lower tuition for nonresidents may be 23 permitted under a reciprocal tuition agreement between a merged 24 area and an educational institution in another state, if the 25 agreement is approved by the director bureau chief . The board 26 may designate that a portion of the tuition moneys collected 27 from students be used for student aid purposes. 28 Sec. 2671. Section 260C.14, subsection 21, paragraph a, 29 unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 30 follows: 31 Annually, by October 1, submit to the department of 32 -1464- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1464/ 1568
H.F. _____ education bureau through the management information system, at 33 a minimum, in the manner prescribed by the department bureau 34 the following information for the previous fiscal year: 35 Sec. 2672. Section 260C.14, subsection 21, paragraph b, 1 Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 2 b. The department of education bureau shall define the 3 annual supplemental financial reporting required of all 4 community colleges regarding revenues received through the 5 delivery of college credit courses to high school students. 6 The board of directors of each community college shall 7 incorporate into their student management information systems 8 the unique student identifier used by school districts as 9 provided by the department of education to school districts. 10 Sec. 2673. Section 260C.18, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 11 amended to read as follows: 12 1. Federal funds made available and administered by the 13 director of the department of education , for purposes provided 14 by federal laws, rules, and regulations. 15 Sec. 2674. Section 260C.28, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 16 amended to read as follows: 17 2. However, the board of directors may annually certify 18 for levy a tax on taxable property in the merged area at a 19 rate in excess of the three cents per thousand dollars of 20 assessed valuation specified under subsection 1 if the excess 21 tax levied does not cause the total rate certified to exceed a 22 rate of nine cents per thousand dollars of assessed valuation, 23 and the excess revenue generated is used for purposes of 24 program sharing between community colleges or for the purchase 25 of instructional equipment. Programs that are shared shall 26 be designed to increase student access to community college 27 programs and to achieve efficiencies in program delivery at the 28 community colleges, including, but not limited to, the programs 29 described under section 260C.46 . Prior to expenditure of the 30 excess revenues generated under this subsection , the board of 31 directors shall obtain the approval of the director of the 32 -1465- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1465/ 1568
H.F. _____ department of education bureau chief . 33 Sec. 2675. Section 260C.35, Code 2023, is amended to read 34 as follows: 35 260C.35 Limitation on land. 1 1. A merged area shall not purchase land which will increase 2 the aggregate of land owned by the merged area, excluding land 3 acquired by donation or gift, to more than three hundred twenty 4 acres without the approval of the director of the department 5 of education bureau chief . The limitation does not apply to 6 a merged area owning more than three hundred twenty acres, 7 excluding land acquired by donation or gift, prior to January 8 1, 1969. 9 2. With the approval of the director of the department of 10 education bureau chief , the board of directors of a merged 11 area at any time may sell any land in excess of one hundred 12 sixty acres owned by the merged area, and an election is not 13 necessary in connection with the sale. The proceeds of the 14 sale may be used for any of the purposes stated in section 15 260C.22 . This subsection is in addition to any authority under 16 other provisions of law. 17 Sec. 2676. Section 260C.36, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 18 amended to read as follows: 19 2. The committee shall submit the plan to the board of 20 directors, which shall consider the plan and, once approved, 21 submit the plan to the department of education bureau and 22 implement the plan not later than July 1, 2003. 23 Sec. 2677. Section 260C.36, subsection 4, unnumbered 24 paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 25 The department of education bureau shall establish the 26 following committees: 27 Sec. 2678. Section 260C.36, subsection 4, paragraphs a and 28 c, Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 29 a. An ad hoc accreditation quality faculty plan protocol 30 committee to advise the department bureau in the development 31 of protocols related to the quality faculty planning process 32 -1466- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1466/ 1568
H.F. _____ to be used by the accreditation teams during site visits. The 33 committee shall, at a minimum, determine what types of evidence 34 need to be provided, develop interview procedures and visit 35 goals, and propose accreditation protocol revisions. 1 c. A community college faculty advisory committee consisting 2 of one member and one alternate from each community college, 3 appointed by the committee established pursuant to subsection 4 1 . The committee membership shall be equally represented by 5 individuals from the liberal arts and sciences faculty and 6 the career and technical faculty. The committee shall, at a 7 minimum, keep faculty informed of higher education issues, 8 facilitate communication between the faculty and the department 9 bureau on an ongoing basis, and serve as an advisory committee 10 to the department bureau and community colleges on faculty 11 issues. 12 Sec. 2679. Section 260C.36, subsection 4, paragraph b, 13 subparagraph (4), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 14 (4) Assist the department bureau and community colleges in 15 developing professional development consortia. 16 Sec. 2680. Section 260C.39, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 17 amended to read as follows: 18 2. If the vote is favorable in each merged area, the boards 19 of each area shall proceed to transfer the assets, liabilities, 20 and facilities of the areas to the combined merged area, and 21 shall serve as the acting board of the combined merged area 22 until a new board of directors is elected. The acting board 23 shall submit to the director of the department of education 24 bureau chief a plan for redistricting the combined merged area, 25 and upon receiving approval from the director bureau chief , 26 shall provide for the election of a director from each new 27 district at the next regular school election. The directors 28 elected from each new district shall determine their terms by 29 lot so that the terms of one-third of the members, as nearly 30 as may be, expire each year. Election of directors for the 31 combined merged area shall follow the procedures established 32 -1467- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1467/ 1568
H.F. _____ for election of directors of a merged area. A combined merged 33 area is subject to all provisions of law and rules governing 34 merged areas. 35 Sec. 2681. Section 260C.46, Code 2023, is amended to read 1 as follows: 2 260C.46 Program and administrative sharing. 3 By September 1, 1990, the department The bureau shall 4 establish guidelines and an approval process for program 5 sharing agreements and for administrative sharing agreements 6 entered into by two or more community colleges or by a 7 community college and a higher education institution under the 8 control of the board of regents. Guidelines established shall 9 be designed to increase student access to programs, enhance 10 educational program offerings throughout the state, and enhance 11 interinstitutional cooperation in program offerings. 12 DIVISION XV 13 COMMERCE 14 CONSUMER ADVOCATE 15 Sec. 2682. Section 475A.3, subsections 1 and 3, Code 2023, 16 are amended to read as follows: 17 1. Office. The office of consumer advocate shall be a 18 separate division of the department of justice and located at 19 the same location as the utilities division of the department 20 of commerce board . Administrative support services may be 21 provided to the consumer advocate division by the department of 22 commerce utilities board . 23 3. Salaries, expenses, and appropriation. The salary of 24 the consumer advocate shall be fixed by the attorney general 25 within the salary range set by the general assembly. The 26 salaries of employees of the consumer advocate shall be at 27 rates of compensation consistent with current standards in 28 industry. The reimbursement of expenses for the employees and 29 the consumer advocate is as provided by law. The appropriation 30 for the office of consumer advocate shall be a separate line 31 item contained in the appropriation from the department of 32 -1468- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1468/ 1568
H.F. _____ commerce revolving fund created in section 546.12 . 33 Sec. 2683. Section 475A.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 34 follows: 35 475A.4 Utilities division board records. 1 The consumer advocate has free access to all the files, 2 records, and documents in the office of the utilities division 3 board except: 4 1. Personal information in confidential personnel records 5 of the utilities division board . 6 2. Records which represent and constitute the work product 7 of the general counsel of the utilities board, and records of 8 confidential communications between utilities board members and 9 their general counsel, where the records relate to a proceeding 10 before the board in which the consumer advocate is a party or 11 a proceeding in any state or federal court in which both the 12 board and the consumer advocate are parties. 13 3. Customer information of a confidential nature which 14 could jeopardize the customer’s competitive status and 15 is provided by the utility to the division board . Such 16 information shall be provided to the consumer advocate by the 17 division board , if the board determines it to be in the public 18 interest. 19 Sec. 2684. Section 475A.6, Code 2023, is amended to read as 20 follows: 21 475A.6 Certification of expenses to utilities division board . 22 1. a. The consumer advocate shall determine the advocate’s 23 expenses, including a reasonable allocation of general office 24 expenses, directly attributable to the performance of the 25 advocate’s duties involving specific persons subject to direct 26 assessment, and shall certify the expenses to the utilities 27 division board not less than quarterly. The expenses shall 28 then be includable in the expenses of the division board 29 subject to direct assessment under section 476.10 . 30 b. The consumer advocate shall annually, within ninety 31 days after the close of each fiscal year, determine the 32 -1469- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1469/ 1568
H.F. _____ advocate’s expenses, including a reasonable allocation of 33 general office expenses, attributable to the performance of the 34 advocate’s duties generally, and shall certify the expenses 35 to the utilities division board . The expenses shall then be 1 includable in the expenses of the division board subject to 2 remainder assessment under section 476.10 . 3 2. The consumer advocate is entitled to notice and 4 opportunity to be heard in any utilities board proceeding 5 on objection to an assessment for expenses certified by the 6 consumer advocate. Expenses assessed under this section shall 7 not exceed the amount appropriated for the consumer advocate 8 division of the department of justice. 9 3. The office of consumer advocate may expend additional 10 funds, including funds for outside consultants, if those 11 additional expenditures are actual expenses which exceed 12 the funds budgeted for the performance of the advocate’s 13 duties. Before the office expends or encumbers an amount in 14 excess of the funds budgeted, the director of the department 15 of management shall approve the expenditure or encumbrance. 16 Before approval is given, the director of the department of 17 management shall determine that the expenses exceed the funds 18 budgeted by the general assembly to the office of consumer 19 advocate and that the office does not have other funds from 20 which such expenses can be paid. Upon approval of the director 21 of the department of management, the office may expend and 22 encumber funds for excess expenses. The amounts necessary 23 to fund the excess expenses shall be collected from those 24 utilities or persons which caused the excess expenditures, 25 and the collections shall be treated as repayment receipts as 26 defined in section 8.2, subsection 8 . 27 IOWA UTILITIES BOARD 28 Sec. 2685. Section 6A.21, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 29 amended to read as follows: 30 2. The limitation on the definition of public use, 31 public purpose, or public improvement does not apply to the 32 -1470- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1470/ 1568
H.F. _____ establishment, relocation, or improvement of a road pursuant 33 to chapter 306 , or to the establishment of a railway under the 34 supervision of the department of transportation as provided in 35 section 327C.2 , or to an airport as defined in section 328.1 , 1 or to land acquired in order to replace or mitigate land used 2 in a road project when federal law requires replacement or 3 mitigation. This limitation also does not apply to utilities, 4 persons, companies, or corporations under the jurisdiction of 5 the Iowa utilities board in the department of commerce or to 6 any other utility conferred the right by statute to condemn 7 private property or to otherwise exercise the power of eminent 8 domain, except to the extent such purpose includes construction 9 of aboveground merchant lines. 10 Sec. 2686. Section 6B.42, subsection 2, paragraphs b and d, 11 Code 2023, are amended to read as follows: 12 b. A person aggrieved by a determination made by a utility 13 as to eligibility for relocation assistance, a payment, or 14 the amount of the payment, upon application, may have the 15 matter reviewed by the utilities division of the department of 16 commerce board . 17 d. A utility or railroad subject to this section that 18 proposes to displace a person shall inform the person of the 19 person’s right to receive relocation assistance and payments, 20 and of an aggrieved person’s right to appeal to the utilities 21 division of the department of commerce board or the state 22 department of transportation. 23 Sec. 2687. Section 6B.45, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 24 amended to read as follows: 25 1. When any real property or interest in real property 26 is to be purchased, or in lieu thereof to be condemned, the 27 acquiring agency or its agent shall submit to the person, 28 corporation, or entity whose property or interest in the 29 property is to be taken, by ordinary mail, at least ten days 30 prior to the date upon which the acquiring agency or its agent 31 contacts the property owner to commence negotiations, a copy 32 -1471- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1471/ 1568
H.F. _____ of the appraisal in its entirety upon such real property or 33 interest in such real property prepared for the acquiring 34 agency or its agent, which shall include, at a minimum, an 35 itemization of the appraised value of the real property or 1 interest in the property, any buildings on the property, all 2 other improvements including fences, severance damages, and 3 loss of access. In determining fair market value of property, 4 the acquiring agency shall not consider only the assessed value 5 assigned to such property for purposes of property taxation. 6 The appraisal sent to the condemnee shall be that appraisal 7 upon which the condemnor will rely to establish an amount 8 which the condemnor believes to be just compensation for the 9 real property. All other appraisals made on the property as a 10 result of the condemnation proceeding shall be made available 11 to the condemnee upon request. In lieu of an appraisal, a 12 utility or person under the jurisdiction of the utilities board 13 of the department of commerce , or any other utility conferred 14 the right by statute to condemn private property, shall provide 15 in writing by certified mail to the owner of record thirty 16 days prior to negotiations, the methods and factors used in 17 arriving at an offered price for voluntary easements including 18 the range of cash amount of each component. An acquiring 19 agency may obtain a signed written waiver from the landowner to 20 allow negotiations to commence prior to the expiration of the 21 applicable waiting period for the commencement of negotiations. 22 Sec. 2688. Section 6B.54, subsections 2 and 3, Code 2023, 23 are amended to read as follows: 24 2. Real property shall be appraised as required by section 25 6B.45 before the initiation of negotiations, and the owner 26 or the owner’s designated representative shall be given 27 an opportunity to accompany at least one appraiser of the 28 acquiring agency during an inspection of the property, except 29 that an acquiring agency may prescribe a procedure to waive the 30 appraisal in cases involving the acquisition of property with 31 a low fair market value. In lieu of an appraisal, a utility 32 -1472- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1472/ 1568
H.F. _____ or person under the jurisdiction of the utilities board of the 33 department of commerce , or any other utility conferred the 34 right by statute to condemn private property, shall provide in 35 writing by certified mail to the owner of record thirty days 1 before negotiations, the methods and factors used in arriving 2 at an offered price for voluntary easements including the range 3 of cash amount of each component. 4 3. Before the initiation of negotiations for real property, 5 the acquiring agency shall establish an amount which it 6 believes to be just compensation for the real property, and 7 shall make a prompt offer to acquire the property for the full 8 amount established by the agency. In no event shall the amount 9 be less than the fair market value the acquiring agency has 10 established for the property or property interest pursuant 11 to the appraisal required in section 6B.45 or less than the 12 value determined under the acquiring agency’s waiver procedure 13 established pursuant to subsection 2 . A purchase offer made 14 by an acquiring agency shall include provisions for payment to 15 the owner of expenses, including relocation expenses, expenses 16 listed in subsection 10 , and other expenses required by law 17 to be paid by an acquiring agency to a condemnee. However, 18 in the alternative, the acquiring agency may make, and the 19 owner may accept, a purchase offer from the acquiring agency 20 that is an amount equal to one hundred thirty percent of the 21 appraisal amount plus payment to the owner of expenses listed 22 in subsection 10 , once those expenses have been determined. If 23 the owner accepts such a purchase offer, the owner is barred 24 from claiming payment from the acquiring agency for any other 25 expenses allowed by law. In the case of a utility or person 26 under the jurisdiction of the utilities board of the department 27 of commerce , or any other utility conferred the right by 28 statute to condemn private property, the amount shall not be 29 less than the amount indicated by the methods and factors used 30 in arriving at an offered price for a voluntary easement. The 31 option to make an alternative purchase offer does not apply 32 -1473- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1473/ 1568
H.F. _____ when property is being acquired for street and highway projects 33 undertaken by the state, a county, or a city. 34 Sec. 2689. Section 8C.2, subsection 3, paragraph b, Code 35 2023, is amended to read as follows: 1 b. The utilities division of the department of commerce 2 board . 3 Sec. 2690. Section 12.10, Code 2023, is amended to read as 4 follows: 5 12.10 Deposits by state officers. 6 Except as otherwise provided, all elective and appointive 7 state officers, boards, commissions, and departments shall, 8 within ten days succeeding the collection, deposit with the 9 treasurer of state, or to the credit of the treasurer of state 10 in any depository designated by the treasurer of state, ninety 11 percent of all fees, commissions, and moneys collected or 12 received. The balance actually collected in cash, remaining 13 in the hands of any officer, board, or department shall not 14 exceed the sum of five thousand dollars and money collected 15 shall not be held more than thirty days. This section does not 16 apply to the state fair board, the state board of regents, the 17 utilities board of the department of commerce , the director of 18 the department of human services, the Iowa finance authority or 19 to the funds received by the state racing and gaming commission 20 under sections 99D.7 and 99D.14 . 21 Sec. 2691. Section 13.7, subsection 1, Code 2023, is amended 22 to read as follows: 23 1. Compensation shall not be allowed to any person for 24 services as an attorney or counselor to an executive department 25 of the state government, or the head of an executive department 26 of state government, or to a state board or commission. 27 However, the executive council may authorize employment of 28 legal assistance, at a reasonable compensation, in a pending 29 action or proceeding to protect the interests of the state, 30 but only upon a sufficient showing, in writing, made by the 31 attorney general, that the department of justice cannot for 32 -1474- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1474/ 1568
H.F. _____ reasons stated by the attorney general perform the service. 33 The reasons and action of the executive council shall be 34 entered upon its records. If the attorney general determines 35 that the department of justice cannot perform legal service 1 in an action or proceeding, the executive council shall 2 request the department involved in the action or proceeding 3 to recommend legal counsel to represent the department. If 4 the attorney general concurs with the department that the 5 person recommended is qualified and suitable to represent the 6 department, the person recommended shall be employed. If the 7 attorney general does not concur in the recommendation, the 8 department shall submit a new recommendation. This subsection 9 does not affect the general counsel for the utilities board of 10 the department of commerce , the legal counsel of the department 11 of workforce development, or the general counsel for the 12 property assessment appeal board. 13 Sec. 2692. Section 15H.6, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 14 amended to read as follows: 15 1. The commission, in collaboration with the department of 16 natural resources, the department of workforce development, 17 and the utilities board of the department of commerce , shall 18 establish an Iowa green corps program. The commission shall 19 work with the collaborating agencies and nonprofit agencies 20 in developing a strategy for attracting additional financial 21 resources for the program from other sources which may include 22 but are not limited to utilities, private sector, and local, 23 state, and federal government funding sources. The financial 24 resources received shall be credited to the community programs 25 account created pursuant to section 15H.5 . 26 Sec. 2693. Section 22.7, subsection 71, Code 2023, is 27 amended to read as follows: 28 71. Information and records related to cyber security 29 information or critical infrastructure, the disclosure of which 30 may expose or create vulnerability to critical infrastructure 31 systems, held by the utilities board of the department of 32 -1475- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1475/ 1568
H.F. _____ commerce or the department of homeland security and emergency 33 management for purposes relating to the safeguarding of 34 telecommunications, electric, water, sanitary sewage, storm 35 water drainage, energy, hazardous liquid, natural gas, or 1 other critical infrastructure systems. For purposes of this 2 subsection, “cyber security information” includes but is not 3 limited to information relating to cyber security defenses, 4 threats, attacks, or general attempts to attack cyber system 5 operations. 6 Sec. 2694. Section 313.4, subsection 4, paragraph b, Code 7 2023, is amended to read as follows: 8 b. The costs of serving freeway lighting for each utility 9 providing the service shall be determined by the utilities 10 division of the department of commerce board , and rates for 11 such service shall be no higher than necessary to recover these 12 costs. Funds received under the provisions of this subsection 13 shall be used solely for the operation and maintenance of a 14 freeway lighting system. 15 Sec. 2695. Section 320.4, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 16 amended to read as follows: 17 1. To lay gas mains in highways outside cities to local 18 municipal distributing plants or companies, but not to pipeline 19 companies. This section shall not apply to or include pipeline 20 companies required to obtain a license from the utilities 21 division of the department of commerce board . 22 Sec. 2696. Section 357A.19, Code 2023, is amended to read 23 as follows: 24 357A.19 Not exempt from other requirements. 25 This chapter does not exempt any district from the 26 requirements of any other statute, whether enacted prior to 27 or subsequent to July 1, 1970, under which the district is 28 required to obtain the permission or approval of, or to notify, 29 the department, the utilities division of the department 30 of commerce board , or any other agency of this state or of 31 any of its political subdivisions prior to proceeding with 32 -1476- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1476/ 1568
H.F. _____ construction, acquisition, operation, enlargement, extension, 33 or alteration of any works or facilities which the district is 34 authorized to undertake pursuant to this chapter . 35 Sec. 2697. Section 364.3, subsection 13, paragraph b, 1 subparagraph (2), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 2 (2) Paragraph “a” does not apply to an ordinance, motion, 3 resolution, or amendment relating to the rates, services, or 4 governance of a public utility providing gas service to the 5 public for compensation and subject to the jurisdiction of 6 the utilities board of the department of commerce pursuant to 7 section 476.1B . 8 Sec. 2698. Section 364.23, Code 2023, is amended to read as 9 follows: 10 364.23 Energy-efficient lighting required. 11 All city-owned exterior flood lighting, including but not 12 limited to street and security lighting but not including era 13 or period lighting which has a minimum efficiency rating of 14 fifty-eight lumens per watt and not including stadium or ball 15 park lighting, shall be replaced, when worn-out, exclusively 16 with high pressure sodium lighting or lighting with equivalent 17 or better energy efficiency as approved in rules adopted by the 18 utilities board within the utilities division of the department 19 of commerce . In lieu of the requirements established for 20 replacement lighting under this section , stadium or ball park 21 lighting shall be replaced, when worn-out, with the most 22 energy-efficient lighting available at the time of replacement 23 which may include metal halide, high-pressure sodium, or other 24 light sources which may be developed. 25 Sec. 2699. Section 384.84, subsection 3, paragraph a, Code 26 2023, is amended to read as follows: 27 a. A city utility or enterprise service to a property or 28 premises, including services of sewer systems, storm water 29 drainage systems, sewage treatment, solid waste collection, 30 water, solid waste disposal, or any of these services, may be 31 discontinued or disconnected if the account for the service 32 -1477- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1477/ 1568
H.F. _____ becomes delinquent. Gas or electric service provided by a city 33 utility or enterprise shall be discontinued or disconnected 34 only as provided by section 476.20, subsections 1 through 35 4, and discontinuance or disconnection of those services 1 is subject to rules adopted by the utilities board of the 2 department of commerce . 3 Sec. 2700. Section 422.93, Code 2023, is amended to read as 4 follows: 5 422.93 Public utility accounting method. 6 Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require the 7 utilities board of the department of commerce to allow or 8 require the use of any particular method of accounting by 9 any public utility to compute its tax expense, depreciation 10 expense, or operating expense for purposes of establishing its 11 cost of service for rate-making purposes and for reflecting 12 operating results in its regulated books of account. 13 Sec. 2701. Section 474.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 14 follows: 15 474.1 Creation of division and board —— organization. 16 1. A utilities division board is created within the 17 department of commerce . The policymaking body for the division 18 is the utilities board which is created within the division. 19 The board is composed shall consist of three members appointed 20 by the governor and subject to confirmation by the senate, not 21 more than two of whom shall be from the same political party. 22 Each member appointed shall serve for six-year staggered terms 23 beginning and ending as provided by section 69.19 . Vacancies 24 shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the term in the 25 same manner as full-term appointments are made. 26 2. a. Subject to confirmation by the senate, the governor 27 shall appoint a member as the chairperson of the board. The 28 chairperson shall be the administrator of the utilities 29 division board . The appointment as chairperson shall be for 30 a two-year term which begins and ends as provided in section 31 69.19 . 32 -1478- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1478/ 1568
H.F. _____ b. The board shall appoint a chief operating officer to 33 manage the operations of the utilities division as directed 34 by the board. The board shall set the salary of the chief 35 operating officer within the limits of the pay plan for exempt 1 positions provided for in section 8A.413, subsection 3 , unless 2 otherwise provided by the general assembly. The board may 3 employ additional personnel as it finds necessary. 4 3. The utilities board shall regulate and supervise public 5 utilities operating in the state. The board shall enforce and 6 implement chapters 476, 476A, 477C, 478, 479, 479A, and 479B 7 and shall perform other duties assigned to it by law. 8 3. 4. As used in this chapter and chapters 475A , 476 , 9 476A , 477C, 478 , 479 , 479A , and 479B , “division” “board” and 10 “utilities division” “utilities board” mean the Iowa utilities 11 division of the department of commerce board . 12 Sec. 2702. Section 476.1, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 13 amended to read as follows: 14 1. The utilities board within the utilities division of the 15 department of commerce shall regulate the rates and services of 16 public utilities to the extent and in the manner hereinafter 17 provided. 18 Sec. 2703. Section 476.1, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 19 amended by striking the subsection. 20 Sec. 2704. Section 476.1A, subsection 1, paragraph a, Code 21 2023, is amended to read as follows: 22 a. Assessment of fees for the support of the division 23 board and the office of consumer advocate, pursuant to section 24 476.10 . 25 Sec. 2705. Section 476.1B, subsection 1, paragraph a, Code 26 2023, is amended to read as follows: 27 a. Assessment of fees for the support of the division board 28 and the office of consumer advocate, as set forth in section 29 476.10 . 30 Sec. 2706. Section 476.3, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 31 amended to read as follows: 32 -1479- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1479/ 1568
H.F. _____ 2. If, as a result of a review procedure conducted under 33 section 476.31 , a review conducted under section 476.32 , a 34 special audit, an investigation by division board staff, or 35 an investigation by the consumer advocate, a petition is 1 filed with the board by the consumer advocate, alleging that 2 a utility’s rates are excessive, the disputed amount shall be 3 specified in the petition. The public utility shall, within 4 the time prescribed by the board, file a bond or undertaking 5 approved by the board conditioned upon the refund in a manner 6 prescribed by the board of amounts collected after the date of 7 filing of the petition in excess of rates or charges finally 8 determined by the board to be lawful. If upon hearing the 9 board finds that the utility’s rates are unlawful, the board 10 shall order a refund, with interest, of amounts collected 11 after the date of filing of the petition that are determined 12 to be in excess of the amounts which would have been collected 13 under the rates finally approved. However, the board shall 14 not order a refund that is greater than the amount specified 15 in the petition, plus interest, and if the board fails to 16 render a decision within ten months following the date of 17 filing of the petition, the board shall not order a refund of 18 any excess amounts that are collected after the expiration of 19 that ten-month period and prior to the date the decision is 20 rendered. 21 Sec. 2707. Section 476.10, Code 2023, is amended to read as 22 follows: 23 476.10 Investigations —— expense —— appropriation. 24 1. a. In order to carry out the duties imposed upon 25 it by law, the board may, at its discretion, allocate and 26 charge directly the expenses attributable to its duties to 27 the person bringing a proceeding before the board, to persons 28 participating in matters before the board, or to persons 29 subject to inspection by the board. The board shall ascertain 30 the certified expenses incurred and directly chargeable by 31 the consumer advocate division of the department of justice 32 -1480- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1480/ 1568
H.F. _____ in the performance of its duties. The board and the consumer 33 advocate separately may decide not to charge expenses to 34 persons who, without expanding the scope of the proceeding 35 or matter, intervene in good faith in a board proceeding 1 initiated by a person subject to the board’s jurisdiction, 2 the consumer advocate, or the board on its own motion. For 3 assessments in any proceedings or matters before the board, the 4 board and the consumer advocate separately may consider the 5 financial resources of the person, the impact of assessment on 6 participation by intervenors, the nature of the proceeding or 7 matter, and the contribution of a person’s participation to the 8 public interest. The board may present a bill for expenses 9 under this subsection to the person, either at the conclusion 10 of a proceeding or matter, or from time to time during its 11 progress. Presentation of a bill for expenses under this 12 subsection constitutes notice of direct assessment and request 13 for payment in accordance with this section . 14 b. The board shall ascertain the total of the division’s 15 board’s expenses incurred during each fiscal year in the 16 performance of its duties under law. The board shall add to 17 the total of the division’s board’s expenses the certified 18 expenses of the consumer advocate as provided under section 19 475A.6 . The board shall deduct all amounts charged directly 20 to any person from the total expenses of the board and the 21 consumer advocate. The board may assess the amount remaining 22 after the deduction to all persons providing service over which 23 the board has jurisdiction in proportion to the respective 24 gross operating revenues of such persons from intrastate 25 operations during the last calendar year over which the board 26 has jurisdiction. For purposes of determining gross operating 27 revenues under this section , the board shall not include gross 28 receipts received by a cooperative corporation or association 29 for wholesale transactions with members of the cooperative 30 corporation or association, provided that the members are 31 subject to assessment by the board based upon the members’ 32 -1481- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1481/ 1568
H.F. _____ gross operating revenues, or provided that such a member is 33 an association whose members are subject to assessment by the 34 board based upon the members’ gross operating revenues. If 35 any portion of the remainder can be identified with a specific 1 type of utility service, the board shall assess those expenses 2 only to the entities providing that type of service over which 3 the board has jurisdiction. The board may make the remainder 4 assessments under this paragraph to some or all persons 5 providing service over which the board has jurisdiction, based 6 upon estimates of the expenditures for the fiscal year for 7 the utilities division board and the consumer advocate. Not 8 more than ninety days following the close of the fiscal year, 9 the utilities division board shall conform the amount of the 10 prior fiscal year’s assessments to the requirements of this 11 paragraph. For gas and electric public utilities exempted from 12 rate regulation pursuant to this chapter , and for providers 13 of telecommunications service required to register with the 14 board pursuant to section 476.95A that are exempted from rate 15 regulation pursuant to this chapter , the remainder assessments 16 under this paragraph shall be computed at one-half the rate 17 used in computing the assessment for other persons. 18 2. a. A person subject to a charge or assessment shall 19 pay the division board the amount charged or assessed against 20 the person within thirty days from the time the division board 21 provides notice to the person of the amount due, unless the 22 person files an objection in writing with the board setting out 23 the grounds upon which the person claims that such charge or 24 assessment is excessive, unreasonable, erroneous, unlawful, or 25 invalid. Upon receipt of an objection, the board shall set the 26 matter for hearing and issue its order in accordance with its 27 findings in the proceeding. 28 b. The order shall be subject to review in the manner 29 provided in this chapter . All amounts collected by the 30 division board pursuant to the provisions of this section 31 shall be deposited with the treasurer of state and credited to 32 -1482- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1482/ 1568
H.F. _____ the department of commerce revolving fund created in section 33 546.12 . Such amounts shall be spent in accordance with the 34 provisions of chapter 8 . 35 3. Whenever the board shall deem it necessary in order 1 to carry out the duties imposed upon it in connection with 2 rate regulation under section 476.6 , investigations under 3 section 476.3 , or review proceedings under section 476.31 , 4 the board may employ additional temporary or permanent staff, 5 or may contract with persons who are not state employees for 6 engineering, accounting, or other professional services, or 7 both. The costs of these additional employees and contract 8 services shall be paid by the public utility whose rates 9 are being reviewed in the same manner as other expenses are 10 paid under this section . Beginning on July 1, 1991, there 11 is appropriated out of any funds in the state treasury not 12 otherwise appropriated, such sums as may be necessary to enable 13 the board to hire additional staff and contract for services 14 under this section . The board shall increase quarterly 15 assessments specified in subsection 1 , paragraph “b” , by 16 amounts necessary to enable the board to hire additional staff 17 and contract for services under this section . The authority to 18 hire additional temporary or permanent staff that is granted to 19 the board by this section shall not be subject to limitation 20 by any administrative or executive order or decision that 21 restricts the number of state employees or the filling of 22 employee vacancies, and shall not be subject to limitation 23 by any law of this state that restricts the number of state 24 employees or the filling of employee vacancies unless that 25 law is made applicable to this section by express reference 26 to this section . Before the board expends or encumbers an 27 amount in excess of the funds budgeted for rate regulation and 28 before the board increases quarterly assessments pursuant to 29 this subsection , the director of the department of management 30 shall approve the expenditure or encumbrance. Before approval 31 is given, the director of the department of management shall 32 -1483- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1483/ 1568
H.F. _____ determine that the expenses exceed the funds budgeted by the 33 general assembly to the board for rate regulation and that 34 the board does not have other funds from which the expenses 35 can be paid. Upon approval of the director of the department 1 of management the board may expend and encumber funds for 2 the excess expenses, and increase quarterly assessments to 3 raise the additional funds. The board and the office of 4 consumer advocate may add additional personnel or contract 5 for additional assistance to review and evaluate energy 6 efficiency plans and the implementation of energy efficiency 7 programs including, but not limited to, professionally trained 8 engineers, accountants, attorneys, skilled examiners and 9 inspectors, and secretaries and clerks. The board and the 10 office of consumer advocate may also contract for additional 11 assistance in the evaluation and implementation of issues 12 relating to telecommunication competition. The board and the 13 office of the consumer advocate may expend additional sums 14 beyond those sums appropriated. However, the authority to add 15 additional personnel or contract for additional assistance 16 must first be approved by the department of management. The 17 additional sums for energy efficiency shall be provided to the 18 board and the office of the consumer advocate by the utilities 19 subject to the energy efficiency requirements in this chapter . 20 Telephone companies shall pay any additional sums needed for 21 assistance with telecommunication competition issues. The 22 assessments shall be in addition to and separate from the 23 quarterly assessment. 24 4. a. Fees paid to the utilities division board shall be 25 deposited in the department of commerce revolving fund created 26 in section 546.12 . These funds shall be used for the payment, 27 upon appropriation by the general assembly, of the expenses of 28 the utilities division board and the consumer advocate division 29 of the department of justice. 30 b. The administrator and consumer advocate shall account 31 for receipts and disbursements according to the separate duties 32 -1484- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1484/ 1568
H.F. _____ imposed upon the utilities board and the consumer advocate 33 divisions division by the laws of this state and each separate 34 duty shall be fiscally self-sustaining. 35 c. All fees and other moneys collected under this section 1 and sections 478.4 , 479.16 , and 479A.9 shall be deposited into 2 the department of commerce revolving fund created in section 3 546.12 and expenses required to be paid under this section 4 shall be paid from funds appropriated for those purposes. 5 Sec. 2708. Section 476.48, subsections 2 and 6, Code 2023, 6 are amended to read as follows: 7 2. Program established. 8 a. The utilities division board shall establish and 9 administer a small wind innovation zone program to optimize 10 local, regional, and state benefits from wind energy and 11 to facilitate and expedite interconnection of small wind 12 energy systems with electric utilities throughout this state. 13 Pursuant to the program, the owner of a small wind energy 14 system located within a small wind innovation zone desiring 15 to interconnect with an electric utility shall benefit 16 from a streamlined application process, may utilize a model 17 interconnection agreement, and can qualify under a model 18 ordinance. 19 b. A political subdivision seeking to be designated a small 20 wind innovation zone shall apply to the division board upon a 21 form developed by the division board . The division board shall 22 approve an application which documents that the applicable 23 local government has adopted the model ordinance or is in the 24 process of amending an existing zoning ordinance to comply with 25 the model ordinance and that an electric utility operating 26 within the political subdivision has agreed to utilize the 27 model interconnection agreement to contract with the small wind 28 energy system owners who agree to its terms. 29 6. Reporting requirements. The division board shall prepare 30 a report summarizing the number of applications received from 31 political subdivisions seeking to be designated a small wind 32 -1485- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1485/ 1568
H.F. _____ innovation zone, the number of applications granted, the number 33 of small wind energy systems generating electricity within 34 each small wind innovation zone, and the amount of wind energy 35 produced, and shall submit the report to the members of the 1 general assembly by January 1 annually. 2 Sec. 2709. Section 476.51, subsection 5, Code 2023, is 3 amended to read as follows: 4 5. Civil penalties collected pursuant to this section from 5 utilities providing water, electric, or gas service shall 6 be forwarded by the chief operating officer of the board to 7 the treasurer of state to be credited to the general fund 8 of the state and to be used only for the low income home 9 energy assistance program and the weatherization assistance 10 program administered by the division of community action 11 agencies of the department of human rights. Civil penalties 12 collected pursuant to this section from utilities providing 13 telecommunications service shall be forwarded to the treasurer 14 of state to be credited to the department of commerce revolving 15 fund created in section 546.12 to be used only for consumer 16 education programs administered by the board. Penalties paid 17 by a rate-regulated public utility pursuant to this section 18 shall be excluded from the utility’s costs when determining 19 the utility’s revenue requirement, and shall not be included 20 either directly or indirectly in the utility’s rates or charges 21 to customers. 22 Sec. 2710. Section 476.63, Code 2023, is amended to read as 23 follows: 24 476.63 Energy efficiency programs. 25 The division board shall consult with the economic 26 development authority in the development and implementation of 27 public utility energy efficiency programs. 28 Sec. 2711. Section 476.87, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 29 amended to read as follows: 30 3. The board shall allocate the costs and expenses 31 reasonably attributable to certification and dispute resolution 32 -1486- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1486/ 1568
H.F. _____ in this section to persons identified as parties to such 33 proceeding who are engaged in or who seek to engage in 34 providing natural gas services or other persons identified as 35 participants in such proceeding. The funds received for the 1 costs and the expenses of certification and dispute resolution 2 shall be remitted to the treasurer of state for deposit in the 3 department of commerce revolving fund created in section 546.12 4 as provided in section 476.10 . 5 Sec. 2712. Section 476.95B, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 6 amended to read as follows: 7 2. In proceedings under 47 U.S.C. §251 254, the board 8 shall allocate the costs and expenses of the proceedings to 9 persons identified as parties in the proceeding who are engaged 10 in or who seek to engage in providing telecommunications 11 service or other persons identified as participants in the 12 proceeding. The funds received for the costs and the expenses 13 shall be remitted to the treasurer of state for deposit in the 14 department of commerce revolving fund created in section 546.12 15 as provided in section 476.10 . 16 Sec. 2713. Section 476.103, subsection 4, paragraph c, Code 17 2023, is amended to read as follows: 18 c. A civil penalty collected pursuant to this subsection 19 shall be forwarded by the chief operating officer of the board 20 to the treasurer of state to be credited to the department of 21 commerce revolving fund created in section 546.12 and to be 22 used only for consumer education programs administered by the 23 board. 24 Sec. 2714. Section 476A.1, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 25 amended to read as follows: 26 2. “Board” means the utilities board within the utilities 27 division of the department of commerce . 28 Sec. 2715. Section 476A.10, Code 2023, is amended to read 29 as follows: 30 476A.10 Costs of proceeding. 31 The applicant for a certificate, or an amendment to 32 -1487- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1487/ 1568
H.F. _____ certificate, shall pay all the costs and expenses incurred by 33 the division board in reaching a decision on the application 34 including the costs of examinations of the site, the hearing, 35 publishing of notice, division board staff salaries, the cost 1 of consultants employed by the division board , and other 2 expenses reasonably attributable to the proceeding. 3 Sec. 2716. Section 476A.14, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 4 amended to read as follows: 5 1. Any person who commences to construct a facility as 6 provided in this subchapter without having first obtained a 7 certificate, or who constructs, operates, or maintains any 8 facility other than in compliance with a certificate issued by 9 the board or a certificate amended pursuant to this subchapter , 10 or who causes any of these acts to occur, shall be liable 11 for a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars 12 for each violation or for each day of continuing violation. 13 Civil penalties collected pursuant to this subsection shall be 14 forwarded by the clerk of court to the treasurer of state for 15 deposit in the department of commerce revolving fund created 16 in section 546.12 . 17 Sec. 2717. Section 476B.1, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 18 amended to read as follows: 19 1. “Board” means the utilities board within the utilities 20 division of the department of commerce . 21 Sec. 2718. Section 476C.1, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 22 amended to read as follows: 23 4. “Board” means the utilities board within the utilities 24 division of the department of commerce . 25 Sec. 2719. Section 477A.1, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 26 amended to read as follows: 27 1. “Board” means the utilities board within the utilities 28 division of the department of commerce . 29 Sec. 2720. Section 477C.2, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 30 amended to read as follows: 31 1. “Board” means the utilities board within the department 32 -1488- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1488/ 1568
H.F. _____ of commerce created in section 474.1 . 33 Sec. 2721. Section 478.1, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 34 amended to read as follows: 35 1. A person shall not construct, erect, maintain, or 1 operate a transmission line, wire, or cable that is capable 2 of operating at an electric voltage of sixty-nine kilovolts 3 or more along, over, or across any public highway or grounds 4 outside of cities for the transmission, distribution, or sale 5 of electric current without first procuring from the utilities 6 board within the utilities division of the department of 7 commerce a franchise granting authority as provided in this 8 chapter . 9 Sec. 2722. Section 478.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 10 follows: 11 478.4 Franchise —— hearing. 12 The utilities board shall consider the petition and any 13 objections filed to it in the manner provided. It shall 14 examine the proposed route or cause any engineer selected 15 by it to do so. If a hearing is held on the petition it may 16 hear testimony as may aid it in determining the propriety of 17 granting the franchise. It may grant the franchise in whole or 18 in part upon the terms, conditions, and restrictions, and with 19 the modifications as to location and route as may seem to it 20 just and proper. Before granting the franchise, the utilities 21 board shall make a finding that the proposed line or lines are 22 necessary to serve a public use and represents a reasonable 23 relationship to an overall plan of transmitting electricity in 24 the public interest. A franchise shall not become effective 25 until the petitioners shall pay, or file an agreement to pay, 26 all costs and expenses of the franchise proceeding, whether 27 or not objections are filed, including costs of inspections 28 or examinations of the route, hearing, salaries, publishing 29 of notice, and any other expenses reasonably attributable to 30 it. The funds received for the costs and the expenses of the 31 franchise proceeding shall be remitted to the treasurer of 32 -1489- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1489/ 1568
H.F. _____ state for deposit in the department of commerce revolving fund 33 created in section 546.12 as provided in section 476.10 . 34 Sec. 2723. Section 478A.7, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 35 amended to read as follows: 1 4. Notwithstanding subsection 1 , commencing January 1, 2 1990, a person may sell or offer for sale in this state a 3 decorative gas lamp manufactured after December 31, 1978, 4 if the utilities board within the utilities division of 5 the department of commerce determines, after notice and an 6 opportunity for interested persons to comment at an oral 7 presentation, that the sale or offer for sale of decorative gas 8 lamps does not violate the public interest. 9 Sec. 2724. Section 479.2, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 10 amended to read as follows: 11 1. “Board” means the utilities board within the utilities 12 division of the department of commerce . 13 Sec. 2725. Section 479.16, Code 2023, is amended to read as 14 follows: 15 479.16 Receipt of funds. 16 All moneys received under this chapter shall be remitted 17 monthly to the treasurer of state and credited to the 18 department of commerce revolving fund created in section 546.12 19 as provided in section 476.10 . 20 Sec. 2726. Section 479A.2, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 21 amended to read as follows: 22 1. “Board” means the utilities board within the utilities 23 division of the department of commerce . 24 Sec. 2727. Section 479A.9, Code 2023, is amended to read as 25 follows: 26 479A.9 Deposit of funds. 27 Moneys received under this chapter shall be credited to the 28 department of commerce revolving fund created in section 546.12 29 as provided in section 476.10 . 30 Sec. 2728. Section 479B.2, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 31 amended to read as follows: 32 -1490- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1490/ 1568
H.F. _____ 1. “Board” means the utilities board within the utilities 33 division of the department of commerce . 34 Sec. 2729. Section 479B.2, subsection 6, Code 2023, is 35 amended by striking the subsection. 1 Sec. 2730. Section 479B.12, Code 2023, is amended to read 2 as follows: 3 479B.12 Use of funds. 4 All moneys received under this chapter , other than civil 5 penalties collected pursuant to section 479B.21 , shall be 6 remitted monthly to the treasurer of state and credited to 7 the department of commerce revolving fund created in section 8 546.12 . 9 Sec. 2731. Section 657.1, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 10 amended to read as follows: 11 2. Notwithstanding subsection 1 , in an action to abate 12 a nuisance against an electric utility, an electric utility 13 may assert a defense of comparative fault as set out in 14 section 668.3 if the electric utility demonstrates that in 15 the course of providing electric services to its customers it 16 has complied with engineering and safety standards as adopted 17 by the utilities board of the department of commerce , and if 18 the electric utility has secured all permits and approvals, 19 as required by state law and local ordinances, necessary to 20 perform activities alleged to constitute a nuisance. 21 Sec. 2732. Section 714D.2, subsection 9, Code 2023, is 22 amended to read as follows: 23 9. “Unfair practice” means the same as defined in section 24 714.16, subsection 1 , and also means any failure of a 25 person to comply with the Telecommunications Act or with any 26 statute or rule enforced by the utilities board within the 27 utilities division of the department of commerce relating to a 28 telecommunications service selection or change. 29 Sec. 2733. Section 714D.6, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 30 amended to read as follows: 31 2. A cause of action under this section shall not apply 32 -1491- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1491/ 1568
H.F. _____ unless, prior to filing the action, the consumer has submitted 33 a complaint to the utilities board within the utilities 34 division of the department of commerce , the utilities board has 35 failed to resolve the complaint to the consumer’s satisfaction 1 within one hundred twenty days of the date the complaint was 2 submitted, and the consumer dismisses the complaint before the 3 utilities board. The requirement that a consumer complaint be 4 submitted to the utilities board and resolved by the utilities 5 board to the consumer’s satisfaction within one hundred twenty 6 days of filing before the consumer may file an action pursuant 7 to this section shall not apply to an action by the attorney 8 general to recover moneys for the consumer pursuant to section 9 714D.7 or any other law. A finding by the utilities board 10 that a respondent has complied with rules governing carrier 11 selection procedures adopted by the utilities board shall be 12 an affirmative defense to any claim brought under this section 13 or section 476.103 or 714D.7 that an unauthorized change in 14 service has occurred. 15 Sec. 2734. Section 714D.7, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 16 amended to read as follows: 17 4. The attorney general shall not file a civil enforcement 18 action under this chapter or under section 714.16 against a 19 person for an act which is the subject of an administrative 20 proceeding to impose a civil penalty which has been initiated 21 against the person by the utilities board within the utilities 22 division of the department of commerce . This subsection shall 23 not be construed to limit the authority of the attorney general 24 to file a civil enforcement or other enforcement action against 25 a person for violating a prior agreement entered into by the 26 person with the attorney general or a court order obtained 27 by the attorney general against the person. This subsection 28 shall not be construed to limit the authority of the attorney 29 general to file a civil enforcement or other enforcement action 30 against the person for acts which are not the subject of an 31 administrative proceeding which has been initiated against the 32 -1492- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1492/ 1568
H.F. _____ person by the utilities board. 33 Sec. 2735. REPEAL. Section 546.7, Code 2023, is repealed. 34 DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 35 Sec. 2736. Section 7E.5, subsection 1, paragraph f, Code 1 2023, is amended to read as follows: 2 f. The department of commerce insurance and financial 3 services , created in section 546.2 , which has primary 4 responsibility for business and professional regulatory, 5 service, and licensing insurance and financial services 6 functions. 7 Sec. 2737. Section 7E.5, subsection 2, paragraph a, Code 8 2023, is amended to read as follows: 9 a. There is a civil rights commission, a public employment 10 relations board, an interstate cooperation commission, an Iowa 11 ethics and campaign disclosure board, an Iowa utilities board, 12 and an Iowa law enforcement academy. 13 Sec. 2738. Section 8A.412, subsections 18 and 19, Code 2023, 14 are amended to read as follows: 15 18. The administrator and the deputy administrator 16 superintendent and deputy superintendent of the credit union 17 division of the department of commerce insurance and financial 18 services , all members of the credit union review board, and all 19 employees of the credit union division. 20 19. The superintendent of the banking division of the 21 department of commerce insurance and financial services , all 22 members of the state banking council, and all employees of 23 the banking division except for employees of the professional 24 licensing and regulation bureau of the division. 25 Sec. 2739. Section 8A.438, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 26 amended to read as follows: 27 1. The director may establish a tax-sheltered investment 28 program for eligible employees. The director may arrange for 29 the provision of investment vehicles authorized under section 30 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code, as defined in section 31 422.3 . The tax-sheltered investment program shall include 32 -1493- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1493/ 1568
H.F. _____ investment vehicles authorized under section 403(b) of the 33 Internal Revenue Code provided by any insurance company or 34 investment company that is recommended for inclusion in the 35 program by a person licensed as an insurance producer under 1 chapter 522B , or registered as a securities agent or investment 2 adviser representative under chapter 502 , by the insurance 3 division of the department of commerce insurance and financial 4 services . The director shall require each insurance company 5 and investment company included in the program to utilize the 6 third party administrator selected by the department and a 7 common remitter, and shall limit the total number of insurance 8 companies and investment companies in the program to no more 9 than thirty. To be eligible for inclusion in the program, an 10 insurance company shall have filed with, and had the company’s 11 contract and forms approved by, the insurance division of the 12 department of commerce insurance and financial services , and 13 an investment company shall be registered with the federal 14 securities and exchange commission. The department may 15 offer the tax-sheltered investment program to eligible public 16 employers in the state of Iowa. 17 Sec. 2740. Section 8E.103, subsection 1, paragraph b, Code 18 2023, is amended to read as follows: 19 b. Each division within the department of commerce insurance 20 and financial services is considered an agency, and each bureau 21 within a division of the department of commerce insurance and 22 financial services is considered a division, as otherwise 23 provided in chapter 7E . 24 Sec. 2741. Section 8F.2, subsection 8, paragraph b, 25 subparagraph (3), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 26 (3) A contract concerning an entity that has contracted 27 with the state and is licensed and regulated by the insurance 28 division of the department of commerce insurance and financial 29 services . 30 Sec. 2742. Section 11.5B, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 31 amended to read as follows: 32 -1494- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1494/ 1568
H.F. _____ 1. Department of commerce insurance and financial services . 33 Sec. 2743. Section 11.6, subsection 1, paragraph c, 34 subparagraph (6), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 35 (6) A joint investment trust organized pursuant to chapter 1 28E shall file the audit reports required by this chapter with 2 the administrator of the securities and regulated industries 3 bureau of the insurance division of the department of commerce 4 insurance and financial services within ten days of receipt 5 from the auditor. The auditor of a joint investment trust 6 shall provide written notice to the administrator of the time 7 of delivery of the reports to the joint investment trust. 8 Sec. 2744. Section 15E.17, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 9 amended to read as follows: 10 4. Subsections 2 and 3 do not apply to the following: 11 a. The utilities division of the department of commerce 12 board insofar as the information relates to public utilities. 13 b. The banking division of the department of commerce 14 insurance and financial services . 15 c. The credit union division of the department of commerce 16 insurance and financial services . 17 Sec. 2745. Section 16.45, subsection 5, Code 2023, is 18 amended to read as follows: 19 5. For purposes of this section , “financial institutions” 20 means the same as defined in section 12C.1 , “lender” means a 21 lender as defined in section 537.1301 that is licensed by the 22 banking division of the department of commerce insurance and 23 financial services , and “manufactured home” or “manufactured 24 housing” means the same as the definition of manufactured home 25 in section 435.1 . 26 Sec. 2746. Section 16.91, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 27 amended to read as follows: 28 3. With the approval of the authority board the division 29 and its board shall consult with the insurance division of 30 the department of commerce insurance and financial services 31 in developing a guaranty contract acceptable to the secondary 32 -1495- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1495/ 1568
H.F. _____ market and developing any other feature of the program with 33 which the insurance division may have special expertise. 34 Except as provided in this subsection , the Iowa title guaranty 35 program is not subject to the jurisdiction of or regulation by 1 the insurance division or the commissioner of insurance. 2 Sec. 2747. Section 20.4, subsections 10 and 11, Code 2023, 3 are amended to read as follows: 4 10. Persons employed by the credit union division of the 5 department of commerce insurance and financial services . 6 11. Persons employed by the banking division of the 7 department of commerce insurance and financial services . 8 Sec. 2748. Section 68B.2, subsection 23, Code 2023, is 9 amended to read as follows: 10 23. “Regulatory agency” means the department of agriculture 11 and land stewardship, department of workforce development, 12 department of commerce insurance and financial services , 13 Iowa department of public health, department of public 14 safety, department of education, state board of regents, 15 department of human services, department of revenue, department 16 of inspections and appeals, department of administrative 17 services, public employment relations board, state department 18 of transportation, civil rights commission, department of 19 public defense, department of homeland security and emergency 20 management, Iowa ethics and campaign disclosure board, 21 utilities board, and department of natural resources. 22 Sec. 2749. Section 85.70, subsection 2, paragraph f, Code 23 2023, is amended to read as follows: 24 f. Beginning on or before December 1, 2018, the department 25 of workforce development, in cooperation with the department of 26 education, the insurance division of the department of commerce 27 insurance and financial services , and all community colleges 28 that are participating in the new career vocational training 29 and education program, shall prepare an annual report for 30 submission to the general assembly that provides information 31 about the status of the program including but not limited to 32 -1496- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1496/ 1568
H.F. _____ the utilization of and participants in the program, program 33 completion rates, employment rates after completion of the 34 program and the types of employment obtained by the program 35 participants, and the effects of the program on workers’ 1 compensation premium rates. 2 Sec. 2750. Section 87.11, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 3 amended to read as follows: 4 2. An employer seeking relief from the insurance 5 requirements of this chapter shall pay to the insurance 6 division of the department of commerce insurance and financial 7 services the following fees: 8 a. A fee of one hundred dollars, to be submitted annually 9 along with an application for relief. 10 b. A fee of one hundred dollars for issuance of the 11 certificate relieving the employer from the insurance 12 requirements of this chapter . 13 c. A fee of fifty dollars, to be submitted with each filing 14 required by the commissioner of insurance, including but not 15 limited to the annual and quarterly financial statements, and 16 material change statements. 17 Sec. 2751. Section 97B.49B, subsection 1, paragraph e, 18 subparagraph (13), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 19 (13) An employee of the insurance division of the department 20 of commerce insurance and financial services who as a condition 21 of employment is required to be certified by the Iowa law 22 enforcement academy and who is required to perform the duties 23 of a peace officer as provided in section 507E.8 . 24 Sec. 2752. Section 100A.1, subsection 1, paragraph j, Code 25 2023, is amended to read as follows: 26 j. The fraud bureau within the insurance division of the 27 department of commerce insurance and financial services . 28 Sec. 2753. Section 256.35A, subsection 2, paragraph b, Code 29 2023, is amended to read as follows: 30 b. In addition, representatives of the department of 31 education, the division of vocational rehabilitation of the 32 -1497- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1497/ 1568
H.F. _____ department of education, the department of public health, 33 the department of human services, the Iowa developmental 34 disabilities council, the division of insurance of the 35 department of commerce insurance and financial services , and 1 the state board of regents shall serve as ex officio members 2 of the advisory council. Ex officio members shall work 3 together in a collaborative manner to serve as a resource to 4 the advisory council. The council may also form workgroups 5 as necessary to address specific issues within the technical 6 purview of individual members. 7 Sec. 2754. Section 502.102, subsection 27A, Code 2023, is 8 amended to read as follows: 9 27A. “Securities and regulated industries bureau” means the 10 securities and regulated industries bureau of the insurance 11 division of the department of commerce insurance and financial 12 services . 13 Sec. 2755. Section 502.321A, subsection 8, paragraph b, 14 subparagraph (3), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 15 (3) An offer in which the target company is an insurance 16 company or insurance holding company subject to regulation 17 by the commissioner of insurance, a financial institution 18 subject to regulation by the superintendent of banking or the 19 superintendent of savings and loan associations, or a public 20 utility subject to regulation by the utilities division of the 21 department of commerce board . 22 Sec. 2756. Section 502.601, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 23 amended to read as follows: 24 1. Administration. This chapter shall be administered by 25 the commissioner of insurance of this state. The administrator 26 shall appoint a deputy administrator who shall be exempt from 27 the merit system provisions of chapter 8A, subchapter IV . The 28 deputy administrator is the principal operations officer of the 29 securities and regulated industries bureau of the insurance 30 division of the department of commerce insurance and financial 31 services . The deputy administrator is responsible to the 32 -1498- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1498/ 1568
H.F. _____ administrator for the routine administration of this chapter 33 and the management of the securities and regulated industries 34 bureau. In the absence of the administrator, whether because 35 of vacancy in the office, by reason of absence, physical 1 disability, or other cause, the deputy administrator shall be 2 the acting administrator and shall, for that period, have and 3 exercise the authority conferred upon the administrator. The 4 administrator may by order delegate to the deputy administrator 5 any or all of the functions assigned to the administrator 6 under this chapter . The administrator shall employ officers, 7 attorneys, accountants, and other employees as needed for the 8 administration of this chapter . 9 Sec. 2757. Section 502A.1, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 10 amended to read as follows: 11 1. “Administrator” means the administrator of the securities 12 and regulated industries bureau of the insurance division of 13 the department of commerce insurance and financial services . 14 Sec. 2758. Section 502A.15, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 15 amended to read as follows: 16 1. This chapter shall be administered by the administrator 17 of the securities and regulated industries bureau of the 18 insurance division of the department of commerce insurance and 19 financial services . 20 Sec. 2759. Section 505.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 21 follows: 22 505.1 Insurance division created. 23 An insurance division is created within the department 24 of commerce insurance and financial services to regulate and 25 supervise the conducting of the business of insurance in the 26 state. The commissioner of insurance is the chief executive 27 officer of the division. As used in this subtitle and chapter 28 502 , “division” means the insurance division. 29 Sec. 2760. Section 505.2, Code 2023, is amended to read as 30 follows: 31 505.2 Appointment and term of commissioner. 32 -1499- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1499/ 1568
H.F. _____ 1. The governor shall appoint subject to confirmation 33 by the senate, a commissioner of insurance, who shall be 34 selected solely with regard to qualifications and fitness to 35 discharge the duties of this position, devote the entire time 1 to such duties, and serve for four years beginning and ending 2 as provided by section 69.19 . The governor may remove the 3 commissioner for malfeasance in office, or for any cause that 4 renders the commissioner ineligible, incapable, or unfit to 5 discharge the duties of the office. 6 2. A vacancy in the office of the commissioner shall be 7 filled for the unexpired portion of the regular term. 8 3. The commissioner of insurance shall also serve as the 9 director of the department of insurance and financial services 10 pursuant to section 546.2. 11 Sec. 2761. Section 505.5, Code 2023, is amended to read as 12 follows: 13 505.5 Expenses —— salary . 14 The commissioner shall be entitled to reimbursement of 15 actual necessary expenses in attending meetings of insurance 16 commissioners of other states, and in the performance of the 17 duties of the office. The commissioner’s salary shall be as 18 fixed by the general assembly. 19 Sec. 2762. Section 505.7, subsections 1 and 3, Code 2023, 20 are amended to read as follows: 21 1. All fees and charges which are required by law to be 22 paid by insurance companies, associations, and other regulated 23 entities shall be payable to the commissioner of the insurance 24 division of the department of commerce insurance and financial 25 services or department of revenue, as provided by law, whose 26 duty it shall be to account for and pay over the same to the 27 treasurer of state at the time and in the manner provided by 28 law for deposit in the department of commerce revolving fund 29 created in section 546.12 . 30 3. Forty percent of the nonexamination revenues payable 31 to the division of insurance or the department of revenue in 32 -1500- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1500/ 1568
H.F. _____ connection with the regulation of insurance companies or other 33 entities subject to the regulatory jurisdiction of the division 34 shall be deposited in the department of commerce revolving 35 fund created in section 546.12 and shall be subject to annual 1 appropriation to the division for its operations and is also 2 subject to expenditure under subsection 6 . The remaining 3 nonexamination revenues payable to the division of insurance 4 or the department of revenue shall be deposited in the general 5 fund of the state. 6 Sec. 2763. Section 507.1, subsection 2, paragraph c, Code 7 2023, is amended to read as follows: 8 c. “Division” means the division of insurance of the 9 department of commerce insurance and financial services . 10 Sec. 2764. Section 507E.8, Code 2023, is amended to read as 11 follows: 12 507E.8 Law enforcement authority. 13 1. An individual employed by the division and designated as 14 a peace officer shall be considered a law enforcement officer 15 as that term is defined in section 80B.3 , and shall exercise 16 the powers of a law enforcement officer as follows: 17 a. For purposes of an arrest resulting from a criminal 18 violation of any provision of the Code subject to the 19 jurisdiction of the commissioner established as a result of an 20 investigation pursuant to this chapter or chapter 502, 502A, 21 507A, 523A, 523C, 523D, or 523I . 22 b. While conducting an investigation or engaged in an 23 assignment authorized by this chapter or ordered by the 24 commissioner chapter 502, 502A, 507A, 523A, 523C, 523D, or 25 523I . 26 c. To protect life if a public offense is committed in the 27 presence of the peace officer. 28 d. While providing assistance to a law enforcement agency or 29 another law enforcement officer. 30 e. While providing assistance at the request of a member of 31 the public. 32 -1501- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1501/ 1568
H.F. _____ 2. Laws applicable to an arrest of an individual by a law 33 enforcement officer of the state shall apply to an individual 34 employed by the division and designated as a peace officer. An 35 individual employed by the division and designated as a peace 1 officer shall have the power to execute arrest warrants and 2 search warrants, serve subpoenas issued for the examination, 3 investigation, and trial of all offenses identified through the 4 course of an investigation conducted pursuant to this section , 5 and arrest upon probable cause without warrant a person found 6 in the act of committing a violation of this chapter or a law 7 of this state. 8 Sec. 2765. Section 514H.2, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 9 amended to read as follows: 10 2. The insurance division of the department of commerce 11 insurance and financial services shall administer the program 12 in cooperation with the division responsible for medical 13 services within the department of human services. Each 14 agency shall take all necessary actions, including filing an 15 appropriate medical assistance state plan amendment to the 16 state Medicaid plan to take full advantage of the benefits and 17 features of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. 18 Sec. 2766. Section 514H.9, Code 2023, is amended to read as 19 follows: 20 514H.9 Rules. 21 The insurance division of the department of commerce 22 insurance and financial services in cooperation with the 23 department of human services shall adopt rules pursuant to 24 chapter 17A as necessary to administer this chapter . 25 Sec. 2767. Section 514I.2, subsection 9, paragraph a, Code 26 2023, is amended to read as follows: 27 a. An entity licensed by the division of insurance of the 28 department of commerce insurance and financial services to 29 provide health insurance in Iowa that has contracted with the 30 department to provide health insurance coverage to eligible 31 children under this chapter . 32 -1502- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1502/ 1568
H.F. _____ Sec. 2768. Section 515A.6, subsection 7, paragraph a, Code 33 2023, is amended to read as follows: 34 a. The commissioner shall provide notice of the filing of 35 the proposed rates at least thirty days before the effective 1 date of the proposed rates by publishing a notice on the 2 internet site of the insurance division of the department of 3 commerce insurance and financial services . 4 Sec. 2769. Section 521H.6, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 5 amended to read as follows: 6 1. Documents, materials, or other information, including 7 a corporate governance annual disclosure, in the possession 8 or control of the insurance division of the department of 9 commerce insurance and financial services , that is obtained 10 by, created by, or disclosed to the commissioner or to any 11 other person pursuant to this chapter , is recognized in this 12 state as being proprietary and containing trade secrets. All 13 such documents, materials, or other information, including the 14 disclosure, shall be confidential and privileged, shall not be 15 subject to chapter 22 , shall be considered confidential under 16 chapter 507 , shall not be subject to subpoena, and shall not be 17 subject to discovery or admissible in evidence in any private 18 civil action. However, the commissioner is authorized to use 19 such documents, materials, or other information, including 20 the disclosure, in the furtherance of any regulatory or legal 21 action brought as a part of the commissioner’s official duties. 22 The commissioner shall not otherwise make the documents, 23 materials, or other information, including the disclosure, 24 public without the prior written consent of the insurer or 25 insurance group that provided the documents, materials, or 26 other information, including the disclosure. Nothing in this 27 section shall be construed to require written consent of 28 the insurer or insurance group before the commissioner may 29 share or receive confidential documents, materials, or other 30 information related to governance of an insurer or insurance 31 group pursuant to subsection 3 to assist in the performance of 32 -1503- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1503/ 1568
H.F. _____ the commissioner’s regular duties. 33 Sec. 2770. Section 522.8, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 34 amended to read as follows: 35 1. Documents, materials, or other information, including 1 an own risk and solvency assessment summary report, in 2 the possession or control of the insurance division of the 3 department of commerce insurance and financial services , that 4 are obtained by, created by, or disclosed to the commissioner 5 or to any other person pursuant to this chapter , are recognized 6 in this state as being proprietary and containing trade 7 secrets. All such documents, materials, or other information, 8 including the summary report, shall be confidential and 9 privileged, shall not be subject to chapter 22 , shall not be 10 subject to subpoena, and shall not be subject to discovery 11 or admissible in evidence in any private civil action. 12 However, the commissioner is authorized to use such documents, 13 materials, or other information, including the summary report, 14 in the furtherance of any regulatory or legal action brought as 15 a part of the commissioner’s official duties. The commissioner 16 shall not otherwise make the documents, materials, or other 17 information, including the summary report, public without 18 the prior written consent of the insurer that provided the 19 documents, materials, or other information, including the 20 summary report. 21 Sec. 2771. Section 523A.807, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 22 amended to read as follows: 23 4. The commissioner shall post on the internet site of the 24 division of insurance of the department of commerce insurance 25 and financial services a list of all persons licensed under 26 this chapter and an index of orders issued by the commissioner 27 pertaining to such persons. 28 Sec. 2772. Section 524.201, Code 2023, is amended to read 29 as follows: 30 524.201 Superintendent of banking. 31 1. The governor shall appoint, subject to confirmation by 32 -1504- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1504/ 1568
H.F. _____ the senate, a superintendent of banking. The appointee shall 33 be selected solely with regard to qualification and fitness 34 to discharge the duties of office, and a person shall not be 35 appointed who has not had at least five years’ experience as an 1 executive officer in a bank. The superintendent shall serve at 2 the pleasure of the governor. 3 2. The superintendent shall have an office at the seat 4 of government. The regular term of office shall be four 5 years beginning and ending as provided by section 69.19 The 6 superintendent shall receive a salary set by the governor 7 within a range established by the general assembly . 8 Sec. 2773. Section 524.206, Code 2023, is amended to read 9 as follows: 10 524.206 Banking division created. 11 The banking division is created within the department of 12 commerce insurance and financial services . 13 Sec. 2774. Section 524.207, subsections 1, 2, 5, and 6, Code 14 2023, are amended to read as follows: 15 1. Except as otherwise provided by statute, all expenses 16 required in the discharge of the duties and responsibilities 17 imposed upon the banking division of the department of commerce 18 insurance and financial services , the superintendent, and the 19 state banking council by the laws of this state shall be paid 20 from fees provided by the laws of this state and appropriated 21 by the general assembly from the department of commerce 22 revolving fund created in section 546.12 . All of these 23 fees are payable to the superintendent. The superintendent 24 shall pay all the fees and other moneys received by the 25 superintendent to the treasurer of state within the time 26 required by section 12.10 and the fees and other moneys shall 27 be deposited into the department of commerce revolving fund 28 created in section 546.12 . 29 2. All fees and assessments generated as the result of a 30 national bank or federal savings association converting to a 31 state bank on or after December 31, 2015, and thereafter, are 32 -1505- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1505/ 1568
H.F. _____ payable to the superintendent. The superintendent shall pay 33 all the fees and assessments received by the superintendent 34 pursuant to this subsection to the treasurer of state within 35 the time required by section 12.10 and the fees and assessments 1 shall be deposited into the department of commerce revolving 2 fund created in section 546.12 . An amount equal to such fees 3 and assessments deposited into the department of commerce 4 revolving fund is appropriated from the department of commerce 5 revolving fund to the banking division of the department of 6 commerce insurance and financial services for the fiscal 7 year in which a national bank or federal savings association 8 converted to a state bank and an amount equal to such 9 annualized fees and assessments deposited into the department 10 of commerce revolving fund in succeeding years is appropriated 11 from the department of commerce revolving fund to the banking 12 division of the department of commerce insurance and financial 13 services for succeeding fiscal years for purposes related to 14 the discharge of the duties and responsibilities imposed upon 15 the banking division of the department of commerce insurance 16 and financial services , the superintendent, and the state 17 banking council by the laws of this state. This appropriation 18 shall be in addition to the appropriation of moneys otherwise 19 described in this section . If a state bank converts to a 20 national bank or federal savings association, any appropriation 21 made pursuant to this subsection for the following fiscal 22 year shall be reduced by the amount of the assessment paid by 23 the state bank during the fiscal year in which the state bank 24 converted to a national bank or federal savings association. 25 5. All fees and moneys collected shall be deposited into the 26 department of commerce revolving fund created in section 546.12 27 and expenses required to be paid under this section shall be 28 paid from moneys in the department of commerce revolving fund 29 and appropriated for those purposes. 30 6. All moneys received by the superintendent pursuant to a 31 multi-state settlement with a provider of financial services 32 -1506- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1506/ 1568
H.F. _____ such as a mortgage lender, a mortgage servicer, or any other 33 person regulated by the banking division of the department of 34 commerce insurance and financial services shall be deposited 35 into the department of commerce revolving fund created in 1 section 546.12 and an amount equal to the amount deposited 2 into the fund is appropriated to the banking division of the 3 department of commerce insurance and financial services for the 4 fiscal year in which such moneys are received and in succeeding 5 fiscal years for the purpose of promoting financial-related 6 education and supporting those duties of the banking 7 division related to financial regulation that are limited to 8 nonrecurring expenses such as equipment purchases, training, 9 technology, and retirement payouts related to the oversight of 10 mortgage lending, state banks, and other financial services 11 regulated by the banking division. This appropriation shall be 12 in addition to the appropriation of moneys otherwise described 13 in this section . The superintendent shall submit a report to 14 the department of management and to the legislative services 15 agency detailing the expenditure of moneys appropriated to the 16 banking division pursuant to this subsection during each fiscal 17 year. The initial report shall be submitted on or before 18 September 15, 2016, and each September 15 thereafter. Moneys 19 appropriated pursuant to this subsection are not subject to 20 section 8.33 and shall not be transferred, used, obligated, 21 appropriated, or otherwise encumbered except as provided in 22 this subsection . 23 Sec. 2775. Section 527.2, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 24 amended to read as follows: 25 2. “Administrator” means and includes the superintendent 26 of banking and the superintendent of credit unions within 27 the department of commerce insurance and financial services 28 and the supervisor of industrial loan companies within the 29 office of the superintendent of banking. However, the powers 30 of administration and enforcement of this chapter shall be 31 exercised only as provided in sections 527.3 , 527.5, subsection 32 -1507- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1507/ 1568
H.F. _____ 7 , sections 527.11 , 527.12 , and any other pertinent provision 33 of this chapter . 34 Sec. 2776. Section 528.2, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 35 amended to read as follows: 1 1. “Administrator” means the superintendent of banking and 2 the superintendent of credit unions within the department of 3 commerce insurance and financial services . 4 Sec. 2777. Section 533.102, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 5 amended to read as follows: 6 4. “Credit union service organization” means a corporation, 7 limited partnership, or limited liability company organized 8 under state law to provide financial and financial-related 9 services for one or more credit unions, each of which owns part 10 of the capital stock of the credit union service organization, 11 as authorized under section 533.301, subsection 5 , paragraph 12 “f” , and which corporation, limited partnership, or limited 13 liability company is subject to examination by the credit union 14 division of the Iowa department of commerce insurance and 15 financial services or a federal supervisory agency. 16 Sec. 2778. Section 533.103, Code 2023, is amended to read 17 as follows: 18 533.103 Credit union division created. 19 A credit union division of the department of commerce 20 insurance and financial services is created to administer this 21 chapter . 22 Sec. 2779. Section 533.104, Code 2023, is amended to read 23 as follows: 24 533.104 Superintendent of credit unions . 25 1. A superintendent of credit unions shall be appointed by 26 the governor to serve at the pleasure of the governor , subject 27 to confirmation by the senate, to regulate credit unions. 28 a. The appointee shall be selected solely with regard to 29 qualification and fitness to discharge the duties of office . 30 b. The and the individual appointed shall have at least 31 five years’ experience as a director or executive officer of 32 -1508- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1508/ 1568
H.F. _____ a credit union, or comparable experience in the regulation or 33 examination of credit unions. For purposes of this paragraph 34 subsection , credit union membership does not qualify as credit 35 union experience. 1 2. The superintendent shall have an office at the seat 2 of government. The superintendent’s term of office shall be 3 four years beginning and ending as provided by section 69.19 . 4 The governor may remove the superintendent for malfeasance 5 in office, or for any cause that renders the superintendent 6 ineligible, incapable, or unfit to discharge the duties of the 7 office. 8 3. The superintendent shall receive a salary set by the 9 governor within a range established by the general assembly. 10 4. A vacancy in the office of superintendent shall be filled 11 for the unexpired portion of the regular term. 12 5. 3. The superintendent may adopt rules as necessary or 13 appropriate to administer this chapter , subject to the prior 14 approval of the rules by the review board . 15 Sec. 2780. Section 533.111, subsections 1, 4, and 5, Code 16 2023, are amended to read as follows: 17 1. a. All expenses required in the discharge of the 18 duties and responsibilities imposed upon the credit union 19 division, the superintendent, and the review board by the laws 20 of this state shall be paid from fees provided by the laws 21 of this state and appropriated by the general assembly from 22 the department of commerce revolving fund created in section 23 546.12 . 24 b. All fees imposed under this chapter are payable to 25 the superintendent, who shall pay all fees and other moneys 26 received to the treasurer of state within the time required by 27 section 12.10 . The treasurer of state shall deposit such funds 28 in the department of commerce revolving fund created in section 29 546.12 . 30 4. a. All fees and other moneys collected shall be 31 deposited into the department of commerce revolving fund 32 -1509- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1509/ 1568
H.F. _____ created in section 546.12 and expenses required to be paid 33 under this section shall be paid from moneys in the department 34 of commerce revolving fund and appropriated for those purposes. 35 b. Funds appropriated to the credit union division shall 1 be subject at all times to the warrant of the director 2 of the department of administrative services, drawn upon 3 written requisition of the superintendent or a designated 4 representative, for the payment of all salaries and other 5 expenses necessary to carry out the duties of the credit union 6 division. 7 5. The credit union division may accept reimbursement of 8 expenses related to the examination of a state credit union 9 from the national credit union administration or any other 10 guarantor or insurance plan authorized by this chapter . These 11 reimbursements shall be deposited into the department of 12 commerce revolving fund created in section 546.12 . 13 Sec. 2781. Section 533A.10, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 14 amended to read as follows: 15 1. The superintendent may examine the condition and 16 affairs of a licensee. In connection with any examination, 17 the superintendent may examine on oath any licensee, and any 18 director, officer, employee, customer, creditor, or stockholder 19 of a licensee concerning the affairs and business of the 20 licensee. The superintendent shall ascertain whether the 21 licensee transacts its business in the manner prescribed by 22 the law and applicable rules. The licensee shall pay the cost 23 of the examination as determined by the superintendent based 24 on the actual cost of the operation of the finance bureau of 25 the banking division of the department of commerce insurance 26 and financial services , including the proportionate share of 27 the administrative expenses in the operation of the banking 28 division attributable to the finance bureau, as determined by 29 the superintendent, incurred in the discharge of duties imposed 30 upon the superintendent by this chapter . Failure to pay the 31 examination fee within thirty days of receipt of demand from 32 -1510- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1510/ 1568
H.F. _____ the superintendent shall subject the licensee to a late fee of 33 up to five percent per day of the amount of the examination fee 34 for each day the payment is delinquent. 35 Sec. 2782. Section 533A.14, Code 2023, is amended to read 1 as follows: 2 533A.14 Fees to state treasurer. 3 All moneys received by the superintendent from fees, 4 licenses, and examinations pursuant to this chapter shall be 5 deposited by the superintendent with the treasurer of state for 6 deposit in the department of commerce revolving fund created 7 in section 546.12 . 8 Sec. 2783. Section 533C.902, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 9 amended to read as follows: 10 1. A financial services licensing fund is created as a 11 separate fund in the state treasury under the authority of the 12 banking division of the department of commerce insurance and 13 financial services . Moneys deposited in the fund shall be used 14 to pay for staffing necessary to perform examinations, audits, 15 and other duties required of the superintendent and the banking 16 division under this chapter . 17 Sec. 2784. Section 533D.11, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 18 amended to read as follows: 19 3. The superintendent shall determine the cost of the 20 examination or investigation based upon the actual cost of the 21 operation of the finance bureau of the banking division of 22 the department of commerce insurance and financial services , 23 including the proportionate share of administrative expenses 24 in the operation of the banking division attributable to the 25 finance bureau as determined by the superintendent, incurred 26 in the discharge of duties imposed upon the superintendent by 27 this chapter . 28 Sec. 2785. Section 535B.1, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 29 amended to read as follows: 30 1. “Administrator” means the superintendent of the division 31 of banking of the department of commerce insurance and 32 -1511- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1511/ 1568
H.F. _____ financial services . 33 Sec. 2786. Section 535B.10, subsection 5, paragraph a, Code 34 2023, is amended to read as follows: 35 a. The licensee shall pay the cost of the examination or 1 investigation as determined by the administrator based on 2 the actual cost of the operation of the finance bureau of 3 the banking division of the department of commerce insurance 4 and financial services , including the proportionate share 5 of administrative expenses in the operation of the banking 6 division attributable to the finance bureau as determined by 7 the administrator, incurred in the discharge of duties imposed 8 upon the administrator by this chapter . 9 Sec. 2787. Section 535C.11, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 10 2023, is amended to read as follows: 11 This chapter does not apply to activities or arrangements 12 expressly approved or regulated by the department of commerce 13 insurance and financial services . 14 Sec. 2788. Section 535D.11, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 15 amended to read as follows: 16 2. The payment of application and renewal fees for licenses 17 through the nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry 18 and any additional fees as determined by the superintendent 19 based on the actual cost of the operation of the finance bureau 20 of the banking division of the department of commerce insurance 21 and financial services , including the proportionate share 22 of administrative expenses in the operation of the banking 23 division attributable to the finance bureau as determined by 24 the superintendent, incurred in the discharge of duties imposed 25 by this chapter . 26 Sec. 2789. Section 536.10, subsection 3, Code 2023, is 27 amended to read as follows: 28 3. A licensee subject to examination, supervision, 29 and regulation by the superintendent shall pay to the 30 superintendent an examination fee based on the actual cost 31 of the operation of the regulated loan bureau of the banking 32 -1512- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1512/ 1568
H.F. _____ division of the department of commerce insurance and financial 33 services and the proportionate share of administrative expenses 34 in the operation of the banking division attributable to the 35 regulated loan bureau as determined by the superintendent. 1 The fee shall apply equally to all licenses and shall not be 2 changed more frequently than annually. A fee change shall be 3 effective on January 1 of the year following the year in which 4 the change is approved. 5 Sec. 2790. Section 536A.2, subsection 9, Code 2023, is 6 amended to read as follows: 7 9. “Superintendent” means the superintendent of banking 8 within the banking division of the department of commerce 9 insurance and financial services . 10 Sec. 2791. Section 536A.15, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 11 amended to read as follows: 12 4. The licensee shall be charged and shall pay the actual 13 costs of the examination as determined by the superintendent 14 based on the actual cost of the operation of the finance bureau 15 of the banking division of the department of commerce insurance 16 and financial services including the proportionate share 17 of administrative expenses in the operation of the banking 18 division attributable to the finance bureau as determined by 19 the superintendent incurred in the discharge of the duties 20 imposed upon the superintendent by this chapter . Failure to 21 pay the examination fee within thirty days of receipt of demand 22 from the superintendent shall subject the licensee to a late 23 fee of five percent of the amount of the examination fee for 24 each day the payment is delinquent. 25 Sec. 2792. Section 537.2501, subsection 2, paragraph b, 26 subparagraph (3), unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2023, is amended 27 to read as follows: 28 The premium rates have been affirmatively approved by the 29 insurance division of the department of commerce insurance and 30 financial services . In approving or establishing the rates, 31 the division shall review the insurance company’s actuarial 32 -1513- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1513/ 1568
H.F. _____ data to assure that the rates are fair and reasonable. The 33 insurance commissioner shall either hire or contract with a 34 qualified actuary to review the data. The insurance division 35 shall obtain reimbursement from the insurance company for the 1 cost of the actuarial review prior to approving the rates. 2 In addition, the rates shall be made in accordance with the 3 following provisions: 4 Sec. 2793. Section 546.1, subsections 1 and 2, Code 2023, 5 are amended to read as follows: 6 1. “Department” means the department of commerce insurance 7 and financial services . 8 2. “Director” means the director of the department of 9 commerce insurance and financial services . 10 Sec. 2794. Section 546.2, subsections 1, 2, and 3, Code 11 2023, are amended to read as follows: 12 1. A department of commerce insurance and financial 13 services is created to coordinate and administer the various 14 regulatory, service, and licensing functions of the state 15 relating to the conducting of business or commerce in the 16 state. 17 2. The chief administrative officer of the department is the 18 director. The director shall be appointed by the governor from 19 among those individuals who serve as heads of the divisions 20 within the department the commissioner of insurance appointed 21 pursuant to section 505.2 . A division head appointed to be the 22 The director shall fulfill the responsibilities and duties of 23 the director of the department in addition to the individual’s 24 director’s responsibilities and duties as the head of a the 25 insurance division. The director shall serve at the pleasure 26 of the governor. If the office of director becomes vacant, 27 the vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the original 28 appointment was made. 29 3. The department is administratively organized into the 30 following divisions: 31 a. Banking. 32 -1514- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1514/ 1568
H.F. _____ b. Credit union. 33 c. Utilities. 34 d. c. Insurance. 35 e. Alcoholic beverages. 1 Sec. 2795. Section 546.12, Code 2023, is amended to read as 2 follows: 3 546.12 Department of insurance and financial services 4 commerce revolving fund. 5 1. A department of commerce revolving fund is created in 6 the state treasury. The fund shall consist of moneys collected 7 by the banking division; credit union division; utilities 8 division board , including moneys collected on behalf of the 9 office of consumer advocate established in section 475A.3 ; 10 and the insurance division of the department; and deposited 11 into an account for that division , board, or office within 12 the fund on a monthly basis. Except as otherwise provided 13 by statute, all costs for operating the office of consumer 14 advocate and the banking division, the credit union division, 15 the utilities division board , and the insurance division of the 16 department shall be paid from the division’s accounts within 17 the fund, subject to appropriation by the general assembly. 18 The insurance division shall administer the fund and all other 19 divisions shall work with the insurance division to make sure 20 the fund is properly accounted and reported to the department 21 of management and the department of administrative services. 22 The divisions shall provide quarterly reports to the department 23 of management and the legislative services agency on revenues 24 billed and collected and expenditures from the fund in a format 25 as determined by the department of management in consultation 26 with the legislative services agency. 27 2. To meet cash flow needs for the office of consumer 28 advocate and the banking division, credit union division, 29 utilities division board , or the insurance division of the 30 department, the administrative head of that division , board, 31 or office may temporarily use funds from the general fund of 32 -1515- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1515/ 1568
H.F. _____ the state to pay expenses in excess of moneys available in 33 the revolving fund for that division , board, or office if 34 those additional expenditures are fully reimbursable and the 35 division , board, or office reimburses the general fund of the 1 state and ensures all moneys are repaid in full by the close 2 of the fiscal year. Notwithstanding any provision to the 3 contrary, the divisions shall, to the fullest extent possible, 4 make an estimate of billings and make such billings as early as 5 possible in each fiscal year, so that the need for the use of 6 general fund moneys is minimized to the lowest extent possible. 7 Periodic billings shall be deemed sufficient to satisfy this 8 requirement. Because any general fund moneys used shall be 9 fully reimbursed, such temporary use of funds from the general 10 fund of the state shall not constitute an appropriation for 11 purposes of calculating the state general fund expenditure 12 limitation pursuant to section 8.54 . 13 3. Section 8.33 does not apply to any moneys credited or 14 appropriated to the commerce revolving fund from any other 15 fund. 16 4. The establishment of the commerce revolving fund 17 pursuant to this section shall not be interpreted in any 18 manner to compromise or impact the accountability of, or limit 19 authority with respect to, an agency or entity under state 20 law. Any provision applicable to, or responsibility of, a 21 division , board, or office collecting moneys for deposit into 22 the fund established pursuant to this section shall not be 23 altered or impacted by the existence of the fund and shall 24 remain applicable to the same extent as if the division , board, 25 or office were receiving moneys pursuant to a general fund 26 appropriation. The divisions of the department of commerce 27 insurance and financial services shall comply with directions 28 by the governor to executive branch departments regarding 29 restrictions on out-of-state travel, hiring justifications, 30 association memberships, equipment purchases, consulting 31 contracts, and any other expenditure efficiencies that the 32 -1516- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1516/ 1568
H.F. _____ governor deems appropriate. 33 Sec. 2796. Section 714E.6, subsection 4, Code 2023, is 34 amended to read as follows: 35 4. Notwithstanding any other provision of this section , 1 an action shall not be brought on the basis of a violation of 2 this chapter , except by an owner against whom the violation was 3 committed or by the attorney general. This limitation does not 4 apply to administrative action by either the attorney general 5 or the superintendent of the banking division of the department 6 of commerce insurance and financial services . 7 Sec. 2797. Section 714F.8, subsection 3, paragraph b, 8 subparagraph (1), Code 2023, is amended to read as follows: 9 (1) Make a payment to the foreclosed homeowner such that the 10 foreclosed homeowner has received consideration in an amount 11 of at least eighty-two percent of the fair market value of the 12 property, as the property was when the foreclosed homeowner 13 vacated the property, within ninety days of either the eviction 14 or voluntary relinquishment of possession of the property by 15 the foreclosed homeowner. The foreclosure purchaser shall make 16 a detailed accounting of the basis for the payment amount, or 17 a detailed accounting of the reasons for failure to make a 18 payment, including providing written documentation of expenses, 19 within this ninety-day period. The accounting shall be on a 20 form prescribed by the attorney general, in consultation with 21 the superintendent of the banking division of the department of 22 commerce insurance and financial services without being subject 23 to the rulemaking procedures of chapter 17A . 24 Sec. 2798. Section 714F.8, subsection 3, paragraph b, 25 subparagraph (2), subparagraph division (b), Code 2023, is 26 amended to read as follows: 27 (b) The time for determining the fair market value amount 28 shall be determined in the foreclosure reconveyance contract 29 as either at the time of the execution of the foreclosure 30 reconveyance contract or at resale. If the contract states 31 that the fair market value shall be determined at the time 32 -1517- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1517/ 1568
H.F. _____ of resale, the fair market value shall be the resale price 33 if it is sold within sixty days of the eviction or voluntary 34 relinquishment of the property by the foreclosed homeowner. 35 If the contract states that the fair market value shall 1 be determined at the time of resale, and the resale is not 2 completed within sixty days of the eviction or voluntary 3 relinquishment of the property by the foreclosed homeowner, the 4 fair market value shall be determined by an appraisal conducted 5 within one hundred eighty days of the eviction or voluntary 6 relinquishment of the property by the foreclosed homeowner 7 and payment, if required, shall be made to the foreclosed 8 homeowner, but the fair market value shall be recalculated as 9 the resale price on resale and an additional payment amount, 10 if appropriate, based on the resale price, shall be made to 11 the foreclosed homeowner within fifteen days of resale, and 12 a detailed accounting of the basis for the payment amount, 13 or a detailed accounting of the reasons for failure to make 14 additional payment, shall be made within fifteen days of 15 resale, including providing written documentation of expenses. 16 The accounting shall be on a form prescribed by the attorney 17 general, in consultation with the superintendent of the banking 18 division of the department of commerce insurance and financial 19 services , without being subject to the rulemaking procedures 20 of chapter 17A . 21 Sec. 2799. Section 714F.9, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 22 amended to read as follows: 23 1. Remedies. A violation of this chapter is an unlawful 24 practice pursuant to section 714.16 , and all the remedies of 25 section 714.16 are available for such an action. A private 26 cause of action brought under this chapter by a foreclosed 27 homeowner is in the public interest. A foreclosed homeowner 28 may bring an action for a violation of this chapter . If 29 the court finds a violation of this chapter , the court shall 30 award to the foreclosed homeowner actual damages, appropriate 31 equitable relief, and the costs of the action, and shall 32 -1518- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1518/ 1568
H.F. _____ award reasonable fees to the foreclosed homeowner’s attorney. 33 Notwithstanding any other provision of this section , an action 34 shall not be brought on the basis of a violation of this 35 chapter except by a foreclosed homeowner against whom the 1 violation was committed or by the attorney general. This 2 limitation does not apply to administrative action by the 3 superintendent of the banking division of the department of 4 commerce insurance and financial services . 5 Sec. 2800. REPEAL. Section 524.202, Code 2023, is repealed. 6 DIVISION XVI 7 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS —— JUDICIAL DISTRICT DEPARTMENTS OF 8 CORRECTIONAL SERVICES AND COMMUNITY-BASED CORRECTIONAL PROGRAMS 9 Sec. 2801. Section 7E.5, subsection 1, paragraph n, Code 10 2023, is amended to read as follows: 11 n. The department of corrections, created in section 12 904.102 , which has primary responsibility for corrections 13 administration, corrections institutions, prison industries, 14 judicial district departments of correctional services and 15 the development, funding, and monitoring of community-based 16 corrections programs. 17 Sec. 2802. Section 8D.2, subsection 5, paragraph a, Code 18 2023, is amended to read as follows: 19 a. “Public agency” means a state agency, an institution 20 under the control of the board of regents, the judicial 21 branch as provided in section 8D.13, subsection 14 , a school 22 corporation, a city library, a county library as provided in 23 chapter 336 , or a judicial district department of correctional 24 services established in section 905.2 , to the extent provided 25 in section 8D.13, subsection 12 , an agency of the federal 26 government, or a United States post office which receives a 27 federal grant for pilot and demonstration projects. 28 Sec. 2803. Section 80D.1, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 29 amended to read as follows: 30 1. The governing body of a city, a county, the state 31 of Iowa, or a judicial district department of correctional 32 -1519- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1519/ 1568
H.F. _____ services the Iowa department of corrections may provide, either 33 separately or collectively through a chapter 28E agreement, for 34 the establishment of a force of reserve peace officers, and may 35 limit the size of the reserve force. In the case of the state, 1 the department of public safety shall act as the governing 2 body. 3 Sec. 2804. Section 80D.6, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 4 amended to read as follows: 5 1. Reserve peace officers shall serve as peace officers 6 on the orders and at the discretion of the chief of police, 7 sheriff, commissioner of public safety or the commissioner’s 8 designee, or director of the judicial district department of 9 correctional services Iowa department of corrections or the 10 director’s designee, as the case may be. 11 Sec. 2805. Section 80D.7, Code 2023, is amended to read as 12 follows: 13 80D.7 Carrying weapons. 14 A member of a reserve force shall not carry a weapon in 15 the line of duty until the member has been approved by the 16 governing body and certified by the Iowa law enforcement 17 academy council to carry weapons. After approval and 18 certification, a reserve peace officer may carry a weapon in 19 the line of duty only when authorized by the chief of police, 20 sheriff, commissioner of public safety or the commissioner’s 21 designee, or director of the judicial district department of 22 correctional services Iowa department of corrections or the 23 director’s designee, as the case may be. 24 Sec. 2806. Section 80D.9, Code 2023, is amended to read as 25 follows: 26 80D.9 Supervision of reserve peace officers. 27 1. Reserve peace officers shall be subordinate to regular 28 peace officers, shall not serve as peace officers unless 29 under the direction of regular peace officers, and shall 30 wear a uniform prescribed by the chief of police, sheriff, 31 commissioner of public safety, or director of the judicial 32 -1520- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1520/ 1568
H.F. _____ district department of correctional services Iowa department of 33 corrections unless that superior officer designates alternate 34 apparel for use when engaged in assignments involving special 35 investigation, civil process, court duties, jail duties, and 1 the handling of mental patients. The reserve peace officer 2 shall not wear an insignia of rank. 3 2. Each department for which a reserve force is established 4 shall appoint a certified peace officer as the reserve force 5 coordinating and supervising officer. A reserve peace 6 officer force established in a judicial district department of 7 correctional services by the Iowa department of corrections 8 must be directly supervised by a certified peace officer who is 9 on duty. That certified peace officer shall report directly 10 to the chief of police, sheriff, commissioner of public safety 11 or the commissioner’s designee, or director of the judicial 12 district department of correctional services Iowa department of 13 corrections or the director’s designee, as the case may be. 14 Sec. 2807. Section 80D.11, Code 2023, is amended to read as 15 follows: 16 80D.11 Employee —— pay. 17 While performing official duties, each reserve peace officer 18 shall be considered an employee of the governing body which the 19 officer represents and shall be paid a minimum of one dollar 20 per year. The governing body of a city, a county, the state, 21 or a judicial district department of correctional services the 22 Iowa department of corrections may provide additional monetary 23 assistance for the purchase and maintenance of uniforms and 24 equipment used by reserve peace officers. 25 Sec. 2808. Section 97B.49B, subsection 3, paragraph f, Code 26 2023, is amended by striking the paragraph. 27 Sec. 2809. Section 331.211, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 28 amended to read as follows: 29 1. The board, at its first meeting in each year, shall : 30 a. Organize by choosing choose one of its members as 31 chairperson who shall preside at all of its meetings during the 32 -1521- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1521/ 1568
H.F. _____ year. The board may also select a vice chairperson who shall 33 serve during the absence of the chairperson. 34 b. Choose one of its members to be a member of the board of 35 directors of the judicial district department of correctional 1 services as provided in section 905.3, subsection 1 , paragraph 2 “a” , subparagraph (1). 3 Sec. 2810. Section 331.321, subsection 1, paragraph x, Code 4 2023, is amended by striking the paragraph. 5 Sec. 2811. Section 904.108, subsection 1, paragraph l, Code 6 2023, is amended to read as follows: 7 l. Adopt rules, policies, and procedures, subject to 8 the approval of the board, pertaining to community-based 9 correctional programs, and the supervision of parole and work 10 release. 11 Sec. 2812. NEW SECTION . 904.301A Appointment of directors. 12 The director shall appoint, subject to the approval of the 13 board, a director for each judicial district department of 14 correctional services established in section 905.2. 15 Sec. 2813. Section 905.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 16 follows: 17 905.1 Definitions. 18 As used in this chapter , unless the context otherwise 19 requires: 20 1. “Administrative agent” means the county selected by the 21 district board to perform accounting, budgeting, personnel, 22 facilities management, insurance, payroll and other supportive 23 services on the behalf of the district board, or the district 24 department itself, if so designated by the district board. 25 2. 1. “Community-based correctional program” means 26 correctional programs and services, under the direction of a 27 director and the Iowa department of corrections, including 28 but not limited to an intermediate criminal sanctions program 29 in accordance with the corrections continuum in section 30 901B.1 , designed to supervise and assist individuals who 31 are charged with or have been convicted of a felony, an 32 -1522- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1522/ 1568
H.F. _____ aggravated misdemeanor or a serious misdemeanor, or who 33 are on probation or parole in lieu of or as a result of a 34 sentence of incarceration imposed upon conviction of any 35 of these offenses, or who are contracted to the district 1 department for supervision and housing while on work release. 2 A community-based correctional program shall be designed by a 3 district department , under the direction and control of the 4 Iowa department of corrections, in a manner that provides 5 services in a manner free of disparities based upon an 6 individual’s race or ethnic origin. 7 3. 2. “Director” means the director of a judicial district 8 department of correctional services , appointed by the director 9 of the Iowa department of corrections, and employed by the Iowa 10 department of corrections . 11 4. 3. “District advisory board” means the advisory board 12 of directors of a judicial district department of correctional 13 services. 14 5. 4. “District department” means a judicial district 15 department of correctional services, under the direction and 16 control of the Iowa department of corrections, established as 17 required by section 905.2 . 18 6. “Project” means a locally functioning part of a 19 community-based correctional program, officed and operating in 20 a physical location separate from the offices of the district 21 department. 22 7. “Project advisory committee” means a committee of no more 23 than seven persons which shall act in an advisory capacity to 24 the director on matters pertaining to the planning, operation, 25 and other pertinent functions of each project in the judicial 26 district. The members of the project advisory committee for 27 each project shall be initially appointed by the director 28 from among the general public. Not more than one half of the 29 project advisory committee shall hold public office or public 30 employment during membership on the committee. A person who 31 holds public office as a county supervisor and serves on the 32 -1523- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1523/ 1568
H.F. _____ board of directors under section 905.3 shall not be a member of 33 a project advisory committee under this section . The terms of 34 the initial members of the project advisory committee shall be 35 staggered to permit the terms of just over half of the members 1 to expire in two years and those of the remaining members to 2 expire in one year. Subsequent appointments to the project 3 advisory committee shall be by vote of a majority of the whole 4 project advisory committee for two-year terms. 5 Sec. 2814. Section 905.2, Code 2023, is amended to read as 6 follows: 7 905.2 District departments established. 8 1. There is established in each judicial district in this 9 state a public agency to be known as the ........ judicial 10 district department of correctional services. Each district 11 department shall furnish or contract for those services 12 necessary to provide a community-based correctional program 13 which meets the needs of that judicial district requirements of 14 the Iowa department of corrections . 15 2. The district department is under the direction of a 16 board of directors the Iowa department of corrections , selected 17 as provided in section 905.3 , and shall be administered by a 18 director employed by the board Iowa department of corrections . 19 A district department is a state agency for purposes of chapter 20 669 . 21 3. All employees of a district department shall be employees 22 of the Iowa department of corrections. 23 Sec. 2815. Section 905.3, Code 2023, is amended to read as 24 follows: 25 905.3 Board of directors —— executive committee District 26 advisory board —— expenses reimbursed. 27 1. a. The board of directors of A district advisory board 28 is established for each district department , which shall serve 29 in an advisory capacity to a director without compensation, and 30 shall be composed as follows: 31 (1) One member shall be chosen appointed annually by a 32 -1524- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1524/ 1568
H.F. _____ director from and by the board of supervisors of each county 33 in the judicial district and shall be so designated annually 34 by the respective boards of supervisors at the organizational 35 meetings held under section 331.211 . 1 (2) One member shall be chosen from each of the project 2 advisory committees within the judicial district, which person 3 shall be designated annually, no later than January 15, by and 4 from the project advisory committee. However, in lieu of the 5 designation of project advisory committee members as members of 6 the district board, the district board may The director shall 7 on or before December 31 appoint two citizen members to serve 8 on the district advisory board for the following calendar year. 9 (3) A number of members equal to the number of authorized 10 board members from project advisory committees or equal to the 11 number of citizen members shall be appointed by the chief judge 12 of the judicial district no later than January 15 of each year 13 on or before December 31 to serve on the district advisory 14 board for the following calendar year . 15 b. Within thirty days after the members of the district 16 board have been so designated for the year, the district 17 board shall organize by election of a chairperson, a vice 18 chairperson, and members of the executive committee as required 19 by subsection 2 . The district advisory board shall meet at 20 least not more often than quarterly during the calendar year 21 but may meet more frequently upon the call of the chairperson 22 or upon a call signed by a majority, determined by weighted 23 vote computed as in subsection 4 , of the members of the board . 24 2. Each district board shall have an executive committee 25 consisting of the chairperson and vice chairperson and at 26 least one but no more than five other members of the district 27 board. Either the chairperson or the vice chairperson shall 28 be a supervisor, and the remaining representation on the 29 executive committee shall be divided as equally as possible 30 among supervisor members, project advisory committee members 31 or citizen members, and judicially appointed members. The 32 -1525- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1525/ 1568
H.F. _____ executive committee may exercise all of the powers and 33 discharge all of the duties of the district board, as 34 prescribed by this chapter , except those specifically withheld 35 from the executive committee by action of the district board. 1 3. 2. The members of the district advisory board and of 2 the executive committee shall be reimbursed from funds of the 3 district department for travel and other expenses necessarily 4 incurred in attending meetings of those bodies, or while 5 otherwise engaged on business of the district department . 6 4. Each member of the district board shall have one vote 7 on the board. However, upon the request of any supervisory 8 member, the vote on any matter before the board shall be 9 taken by weighted vote. In each such case, the vote of the 10 supervisor representative of the least populous county in the 11 judicial district shall have a weight of one unit, and the vote 12 of each of the other supervisor members shall have a weight 13 which bears the same proportion to one unit as the population 14 of the county that supervisor member represents bears to the 15 population of the least populous county in the district. In 16 the event of weighted vote, the vote of each member appointed 17 from a project advisory committee or of each citizen member and 18 of each judicially appointed member shall have a weight of one 19 unit. 20 Sec. 2816. Section 905.4, Code 2023, is amended to read as 21 follows: 22 905.4 Duties of the district advisory board. 23 The district advisory board shall: 24 1. Adopt bylaws and rules for the conduct of its own 25 business and for the government of the district department’s 26 community-based correctional program . 27 2. Employ a director having the qualifications required by 28 section 905.6 to head the district department’s community-based 29 correctional program and, within a range established by the 30 Iowa department of corrections, fix the compensation of and 31 have control over the director and the district department’s 32 -1526- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1526/ 1568
H.F. _____ staff. For purposes of collective bargaining under chapter 33 20 , employees of the district board who are not exempt from 34 chapter 20 are employees of the state, and the employees of all 35 of the district boards shall be included within one collective 1 bargaining unit. 2 3. Designate one of the counties in the judicial district 3 to serve as the district department’s administrative agent 4 to provide, in that capacity, all accounting, personnel, 5 facilities management and supportive services needed by the 6 district department, on terms mutually agreeable in regard 7 to advancement of funds to the county for the added expense 8 it incurs as a result of being so designated. However, the 9 district board may designate the district department itself as 10 the district department’s administrative agent, if the district 11 board determines that it would be more efficient and less 12 costly than designating a county as the administrative agent. 13 4. File with the board of supervisors of each county in the 14 district and with the Iowa department of corrections, within 15 ninety days after the close of each fiscal year, a report 16 covering the district board’s proceedings and a statement of 17 receipts and expenditures during the preceding fiscal year. 18 5. 2. Arrange for, by contract or on such alternative 19 basis as may be mutually acceptable, and equip Advise the 20 director concerning suitable quarters at one or more sites in 21 the district as may be necessary for the district department’s 22 community-based correctional program , provided that the 23 board shall to the greatest extent feasible utilize existing 24 facilities and shall keep capital expenditures for acquisition, 25 renovation and repair of facilities to a minimum. The 26 district board shall not enter into lease-purchase agreements 27 for the purposes of constructing, renovating, expanding, or 28 otherwise improving a community-based correctional facility or 29 office unless express authorization has been granted by the 30 general assembly, and current funding is adequate to meet the 31 lease-purchase obligation . 32 -1527- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1527/ 1568
H.F. _____ 6. Have authority to accept property by gift, devise, 33 bequest or otherwise and to sell or exchange any property 34 so accepted and apply the proceeds thereof, or the property 35 received in exchange therefor, to the purposes enumerated in 1 subsection 5 . 2 7. 3. Recruit , and promote , accept and use local financial 3 support for the district department’s community-based 4 correctional program from private sources such as community 5 service funds, business, industrial and private foundations, 6 voluntary agencies and other lawful sources. 7 8. Accept and expend state and federal funds available 8 directly to the district department for all or any part of the 9 cost of its community-based correctional program. 10 9. Arrange, by contract or on an alternative basis mutually 11 acceptable, and with approval of the director of the Iowa 12 department of corrections or that director’s designee for 13 utilization of existing local treatment and service resources, 14 including but not limited to employment, job training, 15 general, special, or remedial education; psychiatric and 16 marriage counseling; and alcohol and drug abuse treatment and 17 counseling. It is the intent of this chapter that a district 18 board shall approve the development and maintenance of such 19 resources by its own staff only if the resources are otherwise 20 unavailable to the district department within reasonable 21 proximity to the community where these services are needed in 22 connection with the community-based correctional program. 23 10. Establish a project advisory committee to act in an 24 advisory capacity on matters pertaining to the planning, 25 operation, and other pertinent functions of each project in the 26 judicial district. 27 11. Have authority to establish a force of reserve peace 28 officers, either separately or collectively through a chapter 29 28E agreement, as provided in chapter 80D . 30 Sec. 2817. Section 905.6, Code 2023, is amended to read as 31 follows: 32 -1528- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1528/ 1568
H.F. _____ 905.6 Duties of director. 33 The director employed by the district board under section 34 905.4, subsection 2 , Iowa department of corrections shall be 35 qualified in the administration of correctional programs. The 1 director shall: 2 1. Perform the duties and have the responsibilities 3 delegated by the district board or specified by the Iowa 4 department of corrections pursuant to this chapter . 5 2. Manage the district department’s community-based 6 correctional program, in accordance with the policies of the 7 district board and the Iowa department of corrections. 8 3. Employ, with approval of the district board Iowa 9 department of corrections , and supervise the employees of the 10 district department, including reserve peace officers, if a 11 force of reserve peace officers has been established. 12 4. Prepare all budgets and fiscal documents, and certify 13 for payment all expenses and payrolls lawfully incurred by 14 the district department. The director may invest funds which 15 are not needed for current expenses, jointly with one or more 16 cities, city utilities, counties, or rural water districts 17 created under chapter 357A pursuant to a joint investment 18 agreement. All investment of funds shall be subject to 19 sections 12B.10 and 12B.10A and other applicable law. 20 5. Act as secretary to the district advisory board, prepare 21 its agenda and record its proceedings. The district shall 22 provide a copy of minutes from each meeting of the district 23 advisory board to the legislative services agency. 24 6. Develop and submit to the district board Iowa department 25 of corrections a plan for the establishment, implementation, 26 and operation of a community-based correctional program in that 27 judicial district, which program conforms to the guidelines 28 drawn up by the Iowa department of corrections under this 29 chapter and which conform to rules, policies, and procedures 30 pertaining to the supervision of parole and work release 31 adopted by the director of the Iowa department of corrections 32 -1529- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1529/ 1568
H.F. _____ concerning the community-based correctional program. 33 7. Negotiate and, upon approval by the district board 34 Iowa department of corrections , implement contracts or other 35 arrangements for utilization of local treatment and service 1 resources authorized by section 905.4, subsection 9 15 . 2 8. Administer the batterers’ treatment program for domestic 3 abuse offenders required in section 708.2B . 4 9. Notify the board of parole, thirty days prior to release, 5 of the release from a residential facility operated by the 6 district department of a person serving a sentence under 7 section 902.12 . 8 10. File with the director of the Iowa department of 9 corrections, within ninety days after the close of each 10 fiscal year, a report covering the district advisory board’s 11 proceedings and a statement of receipts and expenditures during 12 the preceding fiscal year. 13 11. Arrange for, upon approval of the Iowa department of 14 corrections, by contract or on such alternative basis as may 15 be mutually acceptable, and equip suitable quarters at one or 16 more sites in the district as may be necessary for the district 17 department’s community-based correctional program, provided 18 that the director shall to the greatest extent feasible utilize 19 existing facilities and shall keep capital expenditures for 20 acquisition, renovation, and repair of facilities to a minimum. 21 The director shall not enter into lease-purchase agreements 22 for the purposes of constructing, renovating, expanding, or 23 otherwise improving a community-based correctional facility or 24 office unless express authorization has been granted by the 25 general assembly, and current funding is adequate to meet the 26 lease-purchase obligation. 27 12. Have authority to accept property by gift, devise, 28 bequest, or otherwise, and to sell or exchange any property 29 so accepted and apply the proceeds thereof, or the property 30 received in exchange therefor, to the purposes enumerated in 31 subsection 11. 32 -1530- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1530/ 1568
H.F. _____ 13. Recruit, promote, accept, and use local financial 33 support for the district department’s community-based 34 correctional program from private sources such as community 35 service funds, business, industrial and private foundations, 1 voluntary agencies, and other lawful sources. 2 14. Accept and expend state and federal funds available 3 directly to the district department for all or any part of the 4 cost of its community-based correctional program. 5 15. Arrange, by contract or on an alternative basis mutually 6 acceptable, and with approval of the director of the Iowa 7 department of corrections or that director’s designee for 8 utilization of existing local treatment and service resources, 9 including but not limited to employment, job training, 10 general, special, or remedial education; psychiatric and 11 marriage counseling; and alcohol and drug abuse treatment and 12 counseling. 13 16. Have authority to establish a force of reserve peace 14 officers, either separately or collectively through a chapter 15 28E agreement, as provided in chapter 80D. 16 Sec. 2818. Section 905.9, Code 2023, is amended to read as 17 follows: 18 905.9 Report of review —— sanction. 19 Upon completion of a review of a district community-based 20 correctional program, made under section 905.8 , the Iowa 21 department of corrections shall submit its findings to the 22 district advisory board in writing. If the Iowa department 23 of corrections concludes that the district department’s 24 community-based correctional program fails to meet any of the 25 requirements of this chapter and of the guidelines adopted 26 under section 905.7 , it shall also request in writing a 27 response to this finding from the district advisory board. 28 If a response is not received within sixty days after the 29 date of that request, or if the response is unsatisfactory, 30 the Iowa department of corrections may call a public hearing 31 on the matter. If after the hearing, the Iowa department 32 -1531- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1531/ 1568
H.F. _____ of corrections is not satisfied that the district’s 33 community-based correctional program will expeditiously be 34 brought into compliance with the requirements of this chapter 35 and of the guidelines adopted under section 905.7 , it may 1 assume responsibility for administration of the district’s 2 community-based correctional program on an interim basis. 3 Sec. 2819. REPEAL. Section 905.5, Code 2023, is repealed. 4 Sec. 2820. TRANSITION PROVISIONS. 5 1. Any rule promulgated by a district board of a judicial 6 district department of correctional services as required to 7 administer and enforce the provisions of chapter 905 shall 8 continue in full force and effect until amended, repealed, or 9 supplemented by affirmative action of the Iowa department of 10 corrections. 11 2. Any contract entered into by a district board of a 12 judicial district department of correctional services relating 13 to the provisions of chapter 905 in effect on the effective 14 date of this Act shall continue in full force and effect 15 pending transfer of such contract to the Iowa department of 16 corrections. 17 3. Any moneys remaining in any account or fund under the 18 control of a district board of a judicial district department 19 of correctional services on the effective date of this division 20 of this Act and relating to the provisions of this division of 21 this Act shall be transferred to a comparable fund or account 22 under the control of the Iowa department of corrections. 23 Notwithstanding section 8.33, the moneys transferred in 24 accordance with this subsection shall not revert to the account 25 or fund from which appropriated or transferred. 26 Sec. 2821. TRANSITION —— APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF DISTRICT 27 BOARD MEMBERS. This division of this Act shall not affect the 28 appointment or term of a member serving on a district board 29 of a judicial district department of correctional services 30 immediately prior to the effective date of this division of 31 this Act. 32 -1532- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1532/ 1568
H.F. _____ DIVISION XVII 33 BOARD OF PAROLE 34 Sec. 2822. Section 904A.1, Code 2023, is amended to read as 35 follows: 1 904A.1 Board of parole —— organization . 2 1. The board of parole is created to consist of five 3 members. Each member , except the chairperson and the vice 4 chairperson, shall be compensated on a day-to-day basis shall 5 be appointed by the governor subject to confirmation by the 6 senate . Each member shall serve a term of four years beginning 7 and ending as provided by section 69.19 , except for members 8 appointed to fill vacancies who shall serve for the balance 9 of the unexpired term. The terms shall be staggered. The 10 chairperson and vice chairperson All members of the board shall 11 be full-time, salaried members of the board . A majority of the 12 members of the board constitutes a quorum to transact business. 13 2. The governor shall appoint a member of the board as the 14 chairperson and vice chairperson of the board, each subject to 15 confirmation by the senate. The appointments as chairperson 16 and vice chairperson shall serve at the pleasure of the 17 governor. 18 Sec. 2823. Section 904A.6, Code 2023, is amended to read as 19 follows: 20 904A.6 Salaries and expenses. 21 Each member , except the chairperson and the vice 22 chairperson, of the board shall be paid per diem as determined 23 by the general assembly. The chairperson and vice chairperson 24 of the board shall be paid a salary as determined by the 25 general assembly. Each member of the board and all employees 26 are entitled to receive, in addition to their per diem or 27 salary, their necessary maintenance and travel expenses while 28 engaged in official business. 29 Sec. 2824. REPEAL. Sections 904A.2A and 904A.3, Code 2023, 30 are repealed. 31 Sec. 2825. TRANSITION —— APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF BOARD OF 32 -1533- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1533/ 1568
H.F. _____ PAROLE MEMBERS. This division of this Act shall not affect the 33 appointment or term of a member serving on the board of parole 34 immediately prior to the effective date of this division of 35 this Act. 1 DIVISION XVIII 2 SALARIES OF APPOINTED STATE OFFICERS 3 Sec. 2826. APPOINTED STATE OFFICERS —— SALARY RANGES. 4 1. Unless otherwise provided by law, the governor shall 5 establish a salary for nonelected persons appointed by the 6 governor within the executive branch of state government. 7 In establishing a salary for a person holding a position 8 enumerated in subsection 3 within the range provided, the 9 governor may consider, among other items, the experience of 10 the person in the position, changes in the duties of the 11 position, the incumbent’s performance of assigned duties, 12 and subordinates’ salaries. However, the attorney general 13 shall establish the salary of the consumer advocate, the 14 chief justice of the supreme court shall establish the salary 15 of the state court administrator, the ethics and campaign 16 disclosure board shall establish the salary of the executive 17 director, the Iowa public information board shall establish 18 the salary of the executive director, the board of regents 19 shall establish the salary of the executive director, and the 20 Iowa public broadcasting board shall establish the salary of 21 the administrator of the public broadcasting division of the 22 department of education, each within the salary range provided 23 in subsection 3. 24 2. A person whose salary is established pursuant to this 25 section and who is a full-time, year-round employee of the 26 state shall not receive any other remuneration from the state 27 or from any other source for the performance of that person’s 28 duties unless the additional remuneration is first approved by 29 the governor or authorized by law. However, this subsection 30 does not apply to reimbursement for necessary travel and 31 expenses incurred in the performance of duties or fringe 32 -1534- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1534/ 1568
H.F. _____ benefits normally provided to employees of the state. 33 3. a. The following annual salary ranges for appointed 34 state officers are effective for the positions specified in 35 this subsection for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023, 1 effective for the pay period beginning June 23, 2023, and 2 for subsequent fiscal years until otherwise provided by the 3 general assembly. The governor or other person designated 4 in subsection 1 shall determine the salary to be paid to the 5 person indicated at a rate within the applicable salary range 6 from moneys appropriated by the general assembly for that 7 purpose. 8 SALARY RANGE Minimum Maximum 9 (1) Range 4 . . . . . . $ 63,690 $ 97,460 10 (2) Range 5 . . . . . . $ 73,250 $112,070 11 (3) Range 6 . . . . . . $ 84,240 $128,890 12 (4) Range 7 . . . . . . $100,840 $154,300 13 b. The following are range 4 positions: chairperson and 14 members of the employment appeal board of the department of 15 inspections, appeals, and licensing, director of the Iowa state 16 civil rights commission, director of the department for the 17 blind, executive director of the ethics and campaign disclosure 18 board, executive director of the Iowa public information board, 19 and chairperson, vice chairperson, and members of the board of 20 parole. 21 c. The following are range 5 positions: state public 22 defender, labor commissioner, workers’ compensation 23 commissioner, director of the law enforcement academy, and 24 executive director of the public employment relations board. 25 d. The following are range 6 positions: superintendent of 26 banking, superintendent of credit unions, consumer advocate, 27 and chairperson and members of the utilities board. 28 e. The following are range 7 positions: administrator 29 of the public broadcasting division of the department of 30 education, executive director of the Iowa telecommunications 31 and technology commission, executive director of the state 32 -1535- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1535/ 1568
H.F. _____ board of regents, lottery administrator of the department of 33 revenue, and state court administrator. 34 Sec. 2827. Section 8A.102, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 35 amended to read as follows: 1 2. The person appointed as director shall be professionally 2 qualified by education and have no less than five years’ 3 experience in the field of management, public or private sector 4 personnel administration including the application of merit 5 principles in employment, financial management, and policy 6 development and implementation. The appointment shall be made 7 without regard for political affiliation. The director shall 8 not be a member of any local, state, or national committee 9 of a political party, an officer or member of a committee in 10 any partisan political club or organization, or hold or be a 11 candidate for a paid elective public office. The director is 12 subject to the restrictions on political activity provided 13 in section 8A.416 . The governor shall set the salary of the 14 director within pay grade nine . 15 Sec. 2828. Section 80.2, Code 2023, is amended to read as 16 follows: 17 80.2 Commissioner —— appointment. 18 The chief executive officer of the department of public 19 safety is the commissioner of public safety. The governor 20 shall appoint, subject to confirmation by the senate, a 21 commissioner of public safety, who shall be a person of 22 high moral character, of good standing in the community in 23 which the commissioner lives, of recognized executive and 24 administrative capacity, and who shall not be selected on the 25 basis of political affiliation. The commissioner of public 26 safety shall devote full time to the duties of this office; the 27 commissioner shall not engage in any other trade, business, or 28 profession, nor engage in any partisan or political activity. 29 The commissioner shall serve at the pleasure of the governor , 30 at an annual salary as fixed by the general assembly . 31 Sec. 2829. Section 84A.1, subsection 2, paragraph b, Code 32 -1536- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1536/ 1568
H.F. _____ 2023, is amended to read as follows: 33 b. The governor shall set the salary of the director 34 within the applicable salary range established by the general 35 assembly . 1 Sec. 2830. Section 256.10, subsection 1, Code 2023, is 2 amended to read as follows: 3 1. The salary of the director shall be fixed by the governor 4 within a range established by the general assembly . 5 Sec. 2831. Section 307.11, subsection 2, Code 2023, is 6 amended to read as follows: 7 2. The director shall receive a salary as fixed by the 8 governor within a salary range set by the general assembly . 9 Sec. 2832. Section 455A.3, Code 2023, is amended to read as 10 follows: 11 455A.3 Director —— qualifications. 12 The chief administrative officer of the department is 13 the director who shall be appointed by the governor, subject 14 to confirmation of the senate, and serve at the governor’s 15 pleasure. The governor shall make the appointment based on 16 the appointee’s training, experience, and capabilities. The 17 director shall be knowledgeable in the general field of natural 18 resource management and environmental protection. The salary 19 of the director shall be fixed by the governor within salary 20 guidelines or a range established by the general assembly . 21 Sec. 2833. EFFECTIVE DATE. This division of this Act takes 22 effect June 23, 2023. 23 DIVISION XIX 24 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 25 Sec. 2834. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE —— 26 REPORT. 27 1. A boards and commissions review committee shall be 28 established to study the efficiency and effectiveness of each 29 board, council, commission, committee, or other similar entity 30 of the state established by the Code. The committee shall 31 evaluate the extent to which the goals and objectives of those 32 -1537- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1537/ 1568
H.F. _____ entities are currently being met and make recommendations for 33 the continuation, elimination, consolidation, or reorganization 34 of those entities as needed. 35 2. The committee shall consist of six voting members and 1 four ex officio, nonvoting members. 2 a. The voting members of the committee shall be composed of 3 all of the following: 4 (1) One staff member of the governor’s office, appointed by 5 the governor. 6 (2) The administrative rules coordinator or the 7 coordinator’s designee. 8 (3) The director of the department of management or the 9 director’s designee. 10 (4) The director of the department of inspections, appeals, 11 and licensing or the director’s designee. 12 (5) One assistant attorney general, appointed by the 13 governor upon recommendation of the attorney general. 14 (6) One member of the public, appointed by the governor. 15 b. The ex officio, nonvoting members of the committee shall 16 be two state representatives, one appointed by the speaker of 17 the house of representatives and one by the minority leader 18 of the house of representatives, and two state senators, one 19 appointed by the majority leader of the senate and one by the 20 minority leader of the senate. 21 3. The office of the governor shall provide staffing for 22 the committee. The committee may seek the expertise and 23 services of individuals or entities outside of its membership 24 for research, advice, consultation, support, or other needs in 25 furtherance of its responsibilities. 26 4. The committee shall submit a report containing its 27 findings and recommendations to the governor and the general 28 assembly on or before September 30, 2023. 29 5. All departments, agencies, boards, councils, 30 commissions, committees, or other similar entity of the 31 state established by the Code shall cooperate fully with the 32 -1538- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1538/ 1568
H.F. _____ committee in its review process. 33 DIVISION XX 34 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 35 Sec. 2835. IRRECONCILABLE AMENDMENTS. If an amendment 1 to a statute in this Act is irreconcilable with an amendment 2 made to the same statute that is contained in division I of 3 this Act that implements the transition of the department of 4 human services and the department of public health into the 5 department of health and human services as required in 2022 6 Iowa Acts, chapter 1131, section 51, the amendment to the 7 statute that is not contained in division I of this Act shall 8 prevail over and shall be codified instead of the amendment 9 to the same statute that is contained in division I of this 10 Act that implements the transition of the department of 11 human services and the department of public health into the 12 department of health and human services. 13 Sec. 2836. TRANSITION PROVISIONS. 14 1. Administrative rules. 15 a. Any rule, regulation, form, order, or directive 16 promulgated by any state agency mentioned in this Act, 17 including any agency abolished, merged, or altered in this Act, 18 and in effect on July 1, 2023, shall continue in full force and 19 effect until amended, repealed, or supplemented by affirmative 20 action of the appropriate state agency under the duties and 21 powers of state agencies as established in this Act and under 22 the procedure established in paragraph “b”, if applicable. 23 b. In regard to updating references and format in the 24 Iowa administrative code in order to correspond to the 25 restructuring of state government as established in this Act, 26 the administrative rules coordinator and the administrative 27 rules review committee, in consultation with the administrative 28 code editor, shall jointly develop a schedule for the necessary 29 updating of the Iowa administrative code. 30 2. Legal obligations. 31 a. Any license or permit issued by any state agency 32 -1539- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1539/ 1568
H.F. _____ mentioned in this Act, including any agency abolished, merged, 33 or altered in this Act, and in effect on July 1, 2023, shall 34 continue in full force and effect until expiration or renewal. 35 b. Any loan, grant, or item of value awarded, or contract 1 entered into, as of July 1, 2023, by any state agency mentioned 2 in this Act, including any agency abolished, merged, or altered 3 in this Act, shall continue in full force and effect pursuant 4 to the terms of the award of such loan, grant, item of value, 5 or contract. 6 3. Personnel. Any personnel in the state merit system of 7 employment who are mandatorily transferred due to the effect of 8 this Act shall be so transferred without any loss in salary, 9 benefits, or accrued years of service. 10 4. Funds. Any funds in any account or fund that is 11 altered in this Act, or of a state agency abolished, merged, 12 or altered in this Act, shall be transferred to the comparable 13 fund or account or state agency as provided by this Act. 14 Notwithstanding section 8.33, moneys transferred in accordance 15 with this subsection shall not revert to the account or fund 16 from which appropriated or transferred. 17 5. Litigation. Any administrative hearing, cause of 18 action, or statute of limitation relating to a state agency 19 transferred to another state agency as provided by this Act 20 shall not be affected as a result of the transfer and such 21 cause or statute of limitation shall apply to the successor 22 state agency. 23 6. Boards and commissions. The holder of any position of 24 membership on any board, committee, commission, or council in 25 state government shall continue to hold such position until 26 the end of the member’s term of office, notwithstanding any 27 change in the name or organizational location of such board, 28 committee, commission, or council that is made by this Act. 29 7. Signs and insignia. Any replacement of signs, logos, 30 stationery, insignia, uniforms, and related items that is made 31 due to the effect of this Act should be done as part of the 32 -1540- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1540/ 1568
H.F. _____ normal replacement cycle for such items. 33 Sec. 2837. APPLICABILITY. The transition provisions in 34 this division of this Act, to the extent not inconsistent with 35 alternative provisions specifically provided by law or this 1 Act, shall apply to this Act. 2 EXPLANATION 3 The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with 4 the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly. 5 This bill relates to the organization, structure, and 6 functions of state government. The bill is organized by 7 divisions. 8 DIVISION I —— DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. This 9 division provides the legislative changes for the realignment 10 of the department of human services (DHS) and department of 11 public health (DPH) into the department of health and human 12 services (HHS), as necessary, for consideration by the general 13 assembly during the 2023 legislative session to implement the 14 realignment effective July 1, 2023, as required by 2022 Iowa 15 Acts, chapter 1131, section 51, subsection 6, paragraph “a”. 16 In addition, the bill incorporates into HHS the department 17 on aging (DOA), the department of human rights (DHR), early 18 childhood Iowa, and the Iowa commission on volunteer services. 19 The bill eliminates references to the subunit structure 20 and the heads of such subunits of HHS and other agencies 21 incorporated into HHS below the department level, including 22 divisions, bureaus, and administrators. Some of these include 23 the center for rural health and primary care, the center 24 for congenital and inherited disorders, the oral health and 25 delivery systems bureau, the division of tobacco use prevention 26 and control, the division for records and statistics, the 27 bureau of professional licensure, the division of acute disease 28 prevention and emergency response, the division of mental 29 health and disability services, the administrator assigned to 30 control the state mental health institutes and state resource 31 centers, the administrator of mental health and disability 32 -1541- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1541/ 1568
H.F. _____ services, the division to which the director of DHS had 33 assigned responsibility for income and service programs, the 34 administrator of the child support recovery unit, and the 35 division of adult, children, and family services. Instead, 1 the references are changed so that HHS, the director of HHS, 2 or a designee is responsible for these functions. The bill 3 authorizes the director of HHS to organize HHS into subunits as 4 necessary to most efficiently carry out the responsibilities 5 of HHS. 6 The bill restructures the membership of boards, commissions, 7 and other entities to avoid duplicative representation by more 8 than one person representing HHS following the incorporation of 9 other agencies and units of government into HHS. 10 The bill changes current Code references to “child support 11 recovery unit” to “child support services” and the reference to 12 “foster care recovery unit” to “foster care services”. 13 The bill changes current Code references to “substance 14 abuse”, “drug abuse”, and similar terms, to “substance use 15 disorder”. 16 The bill designates “record check evaluation system” to 17 refer to the process used by HHS to perform child and dependent 18 adult abuse record checks and to evaluate criminal history and 19 abuse records. 20 The bill changes current Code references to “food stamps” to 21 “supplemental nutrition assistance program”. 22 The bill eliminates the state board of health and replaces 23 the board with the council on health and human services, but 24 retains local boards of health and local health departments. 25 The bill amends the membership of the HHS council to expand 26 voting membership from seven to nine members, and requires 27 that at least one of these members is a physician licensed to 28 practice medicine in Iowa. 29 Through incorporation of DHR into HHS, the bill eliminates 30 the division of community advocacy and services, the division 31 of community action agencies, and the division of criminal and 32 -1542- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1542/ 1568
H.F. _____ juvenile justice planning, and assigns the functions of these 33 former divisions to HHS while retaining the underlying offices, 34 commissions, councils, and the human rights board. 35 The bill eliminates current Code references to “service 1 area” and “service area manager” for the delivery of services, 2 but retains references to county offices and advisory boards. 3 The bill moves the Code provision establishing the child 4 abuse prevention advisory committee from a general provision 5 under Code chapter 217 (DHS) to a new provision under Code 6 chapter 235A (child abuse). 7 The bill changes current Code references to the “hawk-i” 8 program and related terms to the “Hawki” program and related 9 terms to reflect current program branding. 10 The bill also moves the function of the Iowa child death 11 review team from the office of the state medical examiner 12 to HHS; establishes the Iowa domestic abuse death review 13 team under HHS rather than as an independent agency of 14 state government; eliminates the reference to Iowa Medicaid 15 enterprise and assigns those functions to the Medicaid program; 16 moves the responsibility for regulation of consumable hemp to 17 HHS from the department of inspections and appeals (DIA); and 18 moves the creation of the child advocacy board from DIA to HHS. 19 The bill updates or eliminates outdated Code provisions. 20 The bill repeals Code chapter 136 (state board of health) 21 and incorporates the functions of the board of health into the 22 council on health and human services. 23 The bill repeals Code sections 135.2 (appointment of 24 director and acting director) under the former DPH; 135.3 25 (disqualifications) relating to the former director of DPH; 26 135.6 (assistants and employees) relating to the former 27 DPH; 135.7 (bonds) relating to bond requirements for certain 28 employees of the former DPH; 135.8 (seal) relating to the 29 official seal of DPH; 135.9 (expenses) relating to travel 30 expenses for employees of the former DPH; 135.10 (office) 31 relating to the location of the former DPH at the seat of 32 -1543- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1543/ 1568
H.F. _____ government; 216A.2 (appointment of department director, 33 deputy director, and administrators —— duties) relating to 34 appointments for the former DHR; 217.7 (administration of 35 divisions); 217.9 (additional duties); 217.10 (administrator 1 of division of mental health and disability services); 2 217.15 (administrator of division of administration) 3 relating to the administrator position under the former DHS; 4 217.16 (cooperation with other divisions) relating to the 5 administrator of the division of administration with others 6 under the former DHS; 217.17 (administrator of division of 7 planning) relating to the administrator under the former 8 DHS; 218.19 (districts) relating to the administrator of 9 institutions having control of an institution under control 10 of the former DHS; 218.20 (place of commitments —— transfers) 11 relating to commitments by district under the former DHS; 12 218.40 (services required) relating to services required to be 13 rendered by residents of institutions; 218.53 (dealers may file 14 addresses) relating to the provision of contact information 15 for those desiring to provide services to institutions; 16 218.54 (samples preserved) relating to the retention of 17 when purchases made by sample at institutions; 222.6 (state 18 districts) relating to districts for resource centers; 227.19 19 (administrator defined) relating to the administrator in 20 control of mental health institutes under the former DHS; 21 231.22 (director —— assistant director) relating to the 22 director and assistant director of former DOA; and 234.2 23 (division created) relating to the division of child and family 24 services under the former DHS. 25 The bill repeals 2022 Iowa Acts, chapter 1098, sections 68 26 and 92, relating to a future amendment to Code section 232.142 27 relating to juvenile detention homes which would have moved 28 administration fully to DHR and the provision making section 68 29 effective July 1, 2023. 30 DIVISION II —— DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES. 31 This division transfers the library services duties of the 32 -1544- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1544/ 1568
H.F. _____ department of education, the state archivist and duties related 33 to state records and archives, and most of the historical 34 division of the department of cultural affairs to the 35 department of administrative services. The bill also provides 1 that the department of administrative services shall undertake 2 responsibilities under Code chapter 305B, concerning museum 3 property, currently provided by the department of cultural 4 affairs. 5 LIBRARY SERVICES. Code sections 256.50 to 256.73, 6 concerning the library services duties of the department of 7 education, are transferred to the department of administrative 8 services in Code chapter 8A. The bill eliminates the library 9 services division of the department of education and transfers 10 duties and responsibilities of the division to the department 11 of administrative services. The state librarian is transferred 12 to the department of administrative services and the bill 13 further provides that the state librarian shall be appointed 14 by the director of the department of administrative services 15 and not by the state commission of libraries. The state 16 commission of libraries is also transferred to the department 17 of administrative services and the bill adds the director of 18 the department of administrative services as a member of the 19 commission. The bill retains the rulemaking authority of the 20 commission as it relates to library services. 21 STATE RECORDS AND ARCHIVES. Code chapter 305, the state 22 records and archives Act, is transferred to Code chapter 8A. 23 The bill transfers the duties currently performed by the 24 department of cultural affairs under that Code chapter to the 25 department of administrative services. The bill also strikes 26 the director of the department of cultural affairs as a member 27 of the state records commission. The bill also provides that 28 the director of the department of administrative services, 29 and not the administrator of the historical division of the 30 department of cultural affairs, shall serve as an ex officio 31 member of the Iowa historical records advisory board. 32 -1545- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1545/ 1568
H.F. _____ HISTORICAL RESOURCES. The bill transfers most of the 33 duties of the historical division of the department of 34 cultural affairs and the administrator of that division to 35 the department of administrative services and the director of 1 the department of administrative services under Code chapter 2 8A. Duties of the historical division described in Code 3 section 303.2 are generally transferred to the department of 4 administrative services. The historic preservation officer, 5 as well as related duties concerning historic properties and 6 historic preservation activities, is not transferred to the 7 department of administrative services. References to the 8 historical division and to the state historical society as an 9 agency of the state are eliminated and those responsibilities 10 are transferred to the department of administrative services. 11 The bill specifically defines the state historical society as 12 a membership organization of the department of administrative 13 services and retains those duties and responsibilities 14 currently assigned to the state historical society as a 15 membership organization with the state historical society. 16 Current references to the state historical society as a 17 state agency are changed to department of administrative 18 services. The bill transfers the Iowa heritage fund and the 19 historical resource development program to the department of 20 administrative services. 21 The bill provides that those duties currently assigned to 22 the department of cultural affairs under Code chapter 305B, 23 concerning museum property, are assigned to the department of 24 administrative services. 25 Finally, the bill also provides that control of the battle 26 flag restoration fund, created in 2012 Iowa Acts, chapter 1136, 27 shall be assigned to the department of administrative services 28 and not the department of cultural affairs. 29 DIVISION III —— DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONS, APPEALS, AND 30 LICENSING. This division of the bill renames the department of 31 inspections and appeals (DIA) the department of inspections, 32 -1546- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1546/ 1568
H.F. _____ appeals, and licensing (DIAL), and modifies the organizational 33 structure and duties of the renamed department. 34 ORGANIZATION —— GENERAL PROVISIONS. Code section 7E.5, 35 listing the principal departments of state government, is 1 amended to reflect the change of DIA to DIAL and to reflect 2 that the duties of the department include licensing, and laws 3 related to employment safety, labor standards, and workers’ 4 compensation. 5 Code chapter 10A, governing the department, is amended to 6 reflect the expanded duties of the department as provided in 7 the bill. The organizational structure of the department is 8 amended to eliminate the investigations and health facilities 9 division of the department and to add a labor services and 10 workers’ compensation division. 11 Code section 10A.104, providing for the powers and duties 12 of the director of DIAL, is amended to reflect the transfer of 13 duties to the director in the bill. The bill also provides for 14 a teleconference option for boards and commissions under the 15 purview of DIAL relating to health-related professions. 16 LABOR SERVICES. The bill transfers the labor services 17 division and labor commissioner, currently under the department 18 of workforce development, to DIAL, including duties of the 19 division and commissioner. 20 The bill provides that the labor commissioner shall 21 serve at the pleasure of the governor and not for a six-year 22 term. The bill also provides that current duties of the 23 labor commissioner under Code chapter 87, governing workers’ 24 compensation, and Code chapter 88, governing occupational, 25 safety, and health, are retained as duties of the labor 26 commissioner under DIAL. All other current labor-related 27 duties of the labor commissioner, except for duties under 28 Code section 73A.21 and Code chapter 94A, are transferred to 29 DIAL and the director of DIAL, and not retained by the labor 30 commissioner. The bill transfers the duties of the labor 31 commissioner under Code section 73A.21 concerning bidder 32 -1547- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1547/ 1568
H.F. _____ preferences to the department of administrative services. 33 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION. The bill transfers the workers’ 34 compensation services division and workers’ compensation 35 commissioner, including duties of the division and 1 commissioner, currently under the department of workforce 2 development, to DIAL. The bill further provides that the 3 workers’ compensation commissioner shall serve at the pleasure 4 of the governor and not for a six-year term. 5 LICENSING AND REGULATION ACTIVITIES. The division 6 transfers several licensing and regulation functions of 7 state government to DIAL. The licensing and regulation of 8 certain fire control and building code-related activities are 9 transferred from the state fire marshal and the commissioner 10 of public safety to DIAL. The licensing and regulation of 11 certain health-related professions are transferred from the 12 department of public health to DIAL. Finally, the licensing 13 and regulation of certain business and commerce-related 14 professions are transferred from the department of commerce and 15 the professional licensing and regulation bureau of the banking 16 division of the department of commerce to DIAL. 17 New Code section 10A.507 creates a licensing and regulation 18 fund under the control of DIAL and provides that moneys in the 19 fund are appropriated to DIAL to fulfill the administration 20 and enforcement responsibilities of the department. The new 21 Code section provides that moneys in the fund shall not revert 22 and that interest and earnings on moneys in the fund shall be 23 credited to the fund. 24 Concerning fire control duties, the bill transfers several 25 duties currently performed by the state fire marshal to 26 DIAL and the DIAL director. Specifically, those duties of 27 the state fire marshal unrelated to arson investigations 28 provided in Code chapter 100 are transferred to DIAL. In 29 addition, duties and responsibilities of the state fire 30 marshal and department of public safety under Code chapter 100C 31 concerning fire extinguishing and alarm systems contractors 32 -1548- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1548/ 1568
H.F. _____ and installers, Code chapter 100D concerning fire protection 33 system installation and maintenance, Code chapter 101 34 concerning combustible and flammable liquids and liquefied 35 gases, Code chapter 101A concerning explosive materials, and 1 Code chapter 101B concerning cigarette fire safety standards, 2 are transferred to DIAL and the DIAL director. Also, state 3 fire marshal duties related to school infrastructure, health 4 care facilities, motor fuel facilities and dispensers, elder 5 group homes, assisted living programs, adult day services, 6 child foster care and child care facilities, children’s 7 residential facilities, board of regents, school child care 8 program facilities, fireworks, and department of corrections 9 institutions, are transferred to DIAL and the director of 10 DIAL. Finally, Code section 12.83, providing for allocation 11 of certain school infrastructure fund moneys, is amended to 12 transfer the allocation to DIAL. 13 Concerning state building code duties, the bill provides 14 that the DIAL director, and not the commissioner of public 15 safety, is the state building code commissioner and is 16 responsible for those duties performed by the state building 17 code commissioner. In addition, duties and responsibilities 18 of the state fire marshal and department of public safety 19 under Code chapter 103 concerning electricians and electrical 20 contractors, are transferred to DIAL and the director of DIAL. 21 Finally, the duties and responsibilities of the department of 22 public health and the state fire marshal under Code chapter 105 23 concerning plumbers, mechanical professionals, and contractors, 24 are transferred to DIAL and the director of DIAL. 25 Concerning health-related professions and other 26 related duties, the bill generally transfers licensing and 27 board-related duties currently under the jurisdiction of 28 the department of public health to DIAL and the director of 29 DIAL. The bill provides that the boards and laws relative to 30 “Health-related Professions”, Title IV, subtitle 3, of the 31 Code, excluding Code chapter 147, are transferred from the 32 -1549- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1549/ 1568
H.F. _____ department of public health to DIAL. The bill eliminates 33 the professional licensure division of the department of 34 public health and provides that the DIAL director, and not 35 the director of public health, shall appoint and supervise 1 a full-time executive director for the board of medicine, 2 the board of nursing, the dental board, and the board of 3 pharmacy. Current responsibilities of the department of public 4 health relating to tattooing, natural hair braiding, and lead 5 abatement are also transferred to DIAL and the DIAL director. 6 Concerning the licensing and regulation of certain business 7 and commerce-related professions, the bill eliminates the 8 professional licensing and regulation bureau of the banking 9 division of the department of commerce and transfers duties 10 of the bureau as well as other department of commerce duties 11 to DIAL and the DIAL director. Specifically, duties and 12 responsibilities of the department of commerce and bureau 13 under Code chapter 542B concerning professional engineers 14 and land surveyors, Code chapter 534B concerning real estate 15 brokers and salespersons, Code chapter 543D concerning real 16 estate appraisals and appraisers, Code chapter 543E concerning 17 real estate appraisal management companies, Code chapter 544A 18 concerning licensed architects, Code chapter 544B concerning 19 landscape architects, and Code chapter 544C concerning 20 registered interior designers, are transferred to DIAL and 21 the DIAL director. Code section 546.10, concerning the 22 professional licensing and regulation bureau, is amended and 23 transferred to Code chapter 10A governing DIAL. The bill also 24 provides that fees currently collected by the department of 25 commerce and bureau related to those boards and Code chapters 26 reassigned to DIAL shall be deposited in the licensing and 27 regulation fund created by the bill and not the general fund of 28 the state or the commerce revolving fund. Provisions governing 29 the current use of fees collected in Code section 546.10 are 30 amended to reflect the changes in the bill. 31 ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES. The division provides that 32 -1550- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1550/ 1568
H.F. _____ administrative law judges utilized for purposes of unemployment 33 security, the civil rights commission, the department of 34 education, special education, and board of educational 35 examiners shall be administrative law judges employed by the 1 division of administrative hearings of DIAL under Code chapter 2 10A. 3 CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION. The division provides that the 4 Iowa state civil rights commission shall be created within 5 DIAL. 6 CONFORMING CHANGES. The division amends the Code as 7 necessary to conform to the changes provided in the division 8 relative to changing the name and duties of the renamed DIAL. 9 DIVISION IV —— DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. This division of 10 the bill relates to the department of justice. The bill 11 eliminates the position of general counsel of the department 12 of transportation and directs the attorney general to provide 13 legal services for the department of transportation. The bill 14 strikes a provision making certain employees of the department 15 of justice and administrative law judges appointed or employed 16 by the public employment relations board subject to the merit 17 system. 18 The bill allows the attorney general to prosecute a criminal 19 proceeding without first receiving a request from a county 20 attorney to act as a county attorney. The bill requires the 21 attorney general to submit a report by January 15 of each year 22 detailing all money settlement awards and court money awards 23 that were awarded to the state of Iowa in the previous year. 24 The bill changes the title of the first assistant attorney 25 general to “chief deputy attorney general”. The bill repeals 26 Code sections allowing the attorney general to appoint 27 assistant attorneys general to perform and supervise the legal 28 work of the department of revenue and the division of child 29 and family services of the department of human services. The 30 bill allows the attorney general to charge state governmental 31 entities for the cost of performing legal services and to 32 -1551- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1551/ 1568
H.F. _____ require state governmental entities to provide office space for 33 an assistant attorney general or other staff providing legal 34 services exclusively for that entity. The bill changes the 35 circumstances under which an entity of the state may employ 1 private legal counsel. 2 The bill grants the attorney general exclusive jurisdiction 3 to prosecute election-related crimes. 4 The bill exempts all employees of the department of justice 5 from Code chapter 20 (public employment relations (collective 6 bargaining)). Currently, nonsupervisory employees of the 7 consumer advocate division who are employed primarily for the 8 purpose of performing technical analysis of nonlegal issues are 9 not exempt. 10 The bill eliminates the position of special assistant 11 attorney general for claims and transfers the duties of the 12 position to the attorney general. 13 The bill strikes a provision requiring the department of 14 public safety to employ an assistant attorney general. 15 The bill changes certain provisions for the appointment 16 and removal of the consumer advocate by the attorney general, 17 including by striking a requirement that the consumer advocate 18 be an attorney. The bill also provides that the attorney 19 general, and not the consumer advocate, may employ attorneys 20 and other employees necessary to discharge the duties of the 21 consumer advocate division. 22 The division takes effect upon enactment. 23 DIVISION V —— ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. This division 24 of the bill concerns the duties and responsibilities of 25 the economic development authority and the director of the 26 authority. 27 CULTURAL AFFAIRS. This division of the bill transfers 28 the responsibilities of the department of cultural affairs, 29 including the arts division and the film office, to the 30 economic development authority (authority). The division 31 eliminates the department of cultural affairs and all related 32 -1552- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1552/ 1568
H.F. _____ internal organizational structure under the department. The 33 division makes conforming changes to Code sections 7E.5, 34 8A.412, 306D.2, 321.252, 404A.1, 404A.3, 404A.6, 423.3, 427.16, 35 465A.2, 465B.2, and 465B.3. 1 STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER. This division of the 2 bill transfers the state historic preservation officer (SHPO), 3 and all related duties of the SHPO, under the authority. 4 IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY. This division of the bill codifies 5 that the director of the authority shall also serve as the 6 director of the Iowa finance authority. The bill also provides 7 that the director of the economic development authority shall 8 serve at the pleasure of the governor and not for a four-year 9 term. 10 DIVISION VI —— ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY —— PARTNER 11 STATE PROGRAM. This division of the bill codifies the partner 12 state program and puts the program under the authority. 13 The division takes effect upon enactment and includes an 14 applicability provision relating to sister state agreements 15 entered into before the effective date of the division. 16 DIVISION VII —— PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS BOARD. This 17 division relates to the public employment relations board 18 (PERB). 19 The bill strikes language providing that when the governor 20 selects members of the PERB, consideration shall be given 21 to their knowledge, ability, and experience in the field 22 of labor-management relations. The bill strikes language 23 providing that members of the PERB shall devote full time to 24 their duties. The bill additionally requires the PERB to meet 25 at least quarterly and modifies language pertaining to the 26 compensation of PERB members and employees. 27 The bill provides for an executive director of the PERB 28 appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the governor 29 and subject to confirmation by the senate. In selecting 30 the executive director, consideration shall be given to the 31 person’s knowledge, ability, and experience in the field of 32 -1553- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1553/ 1568
H.F. _____ labor-management relations. The governor shall set the salary 33 of the executive director within the applicable salary range 34 established by the general assembly. The bill authorizes 35 the PERB to delegate its powers and duties to the executive 1 director or persons employed by the PERB, as appropriate. 2 The bill provides that in a petition for judicial review of 3 a decision of the PERB in a contested case under Code chapter 4 20, the opposing party shall be named the respondent, and the 5 PERB shall not be named as a respondent, notwithstanding Code 6 chapter 17A, the Iowa administrative procedure Act. The bill 7 provides that judicial review of agency action by the PERB 8 under Code chapter 20 is not subject to Code chapter 17A. The 9 bill additionally strikes language providing that the powers 10 and duties of the PERB include preparing legal briefs and 11 presenting oral arguments in court cases affecting the PERB. 12 DIVISION VIII —— DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND 13 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. Under current law, the department 14 of human services administers the disaster aid individual 15 assistance grant fund and the disaster case management grant 16 fund. The bill provides that the department of homeland 17 security and emergency management shall administer the funds. 18 The name of the disaster case management grant fund is changed 19 to the disaster case advocacy grant fund. 20 The bill also provides that the director of the department of 21 homeland security and emergency management shall be subject to 22 confirmation by the senate and shall serve at the pleasure of 23 the governor. 24 The bill makes conforming Code changes. 25 DIVISION IX —— DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. This 26 division relates to the administration of veterans services and 27 the transfer of responsibility for such services. 28 The division requires the department of veterans affairs 29 (IVA) to reimburse the auditor of state for audits and 30 examinations the auditor of state conducts relating to the Iowa 31 veterans home. 32 -1554- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1554/ 1568
H.F. _____ The division combines the duties of the IVA director and 33 the Iowa veterans home commandant into a single position 34 and changes the title of the head of IVA from director to 35 commandant. 1 The division replaces the commission’s authority to 2 supervise the commandant’s administration of operations and 3 conduct of the Iowa veterans home with the authority to review 4 and approve applications for distributions of moneys from the 5 veterans license fee fund and the veterans trust fund. 6 The division makes several conforming Code changes. 7 DIVISION X —— OFFICE OF DRUG CONTROL POLICY. Current law 8 provides that the governor’s office of drug control policy 9 shall be an independent office, located at the same location 10 as the department of public safety. Administrative support 11 services may be provided to the governor’s office of drug 12 control policy by the department of public safety. 13 The division provides that the office of drug control policy 14 is established in the department of public safety. A drug 15 policy director shall be appointed by the commissioner of the 16 department of public safety, and the director shall direct the 17 office of drug control policy. 18 DIVISION XI —— DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. This 19 division modifies duties and responsibilities of the department 20 of workforce development and includes transition provisions. 21 The bill makes conforming changes to Code section 84A.5 to 22 reflect the programs and responsibilities acquired by workforce 23 development. 24 The bill annually appropriates $250,000 to the department 25 of workforce development (workforce development) for the 26 development and implementation of regional industry sector 27 partnerships under Code chapter 260H. 28 The bill transfers administration of the statewide 29 work-based learning intermediary network program under Code 30 section 256.40 from the department of education to workforce 31 development. 32 -1555- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1555/ 1568
H.F. _____ The bill requires workforce development, rather than the 33 authority, to coordinate and review the industrial new jobs 34 training program under Code chapter 260E. 35 The bill transfers jobs training under Code chapter 260F 1 from the authority to workforce development. 2 The bill transfers the workforce development fund program 3 from the authority to workforce development. 4 The bill transfers the accelerated career education program 5 under Code chapter 260G from the authority to workforce 6 development. 7 The bill transfers the older American community service 8 employment program from the department on aging to workforce 9 development. 10 The bill transfers vocational rehabilitation under Code 11 chapter 259 from the department of education to workforce 12 development. 13 The bill transfers the apprenticeship training program under 14 Code chapter 15B from the authority to workforce development. 15 The bill transfers the future ready Iowa registered 16 apprenticeship development program under Code section 15C.1 17 from the authority to workforce development. 18 The bill transfers the future ready Iowa expanded registered 19 apprenticeship opportunities program under Code section 15C.2 20 from the authority to workforce development. 21 The bill transfers employment agencies under Code chapter 22 94A from the labor commissioner to workforce development. 23 The bill transfers responsibility for reports and records 24 under Code section 91.12 from the division of labor services to 25 workforce development. 26 The bill requires workforce development, rather than the 27 department of education, and community colleges to implement 28 adult education and literacy programs. The department 29 of education and community colleges are still required to 30 implement adult education under Code section 260C.50. 31 DIVISION XII —— DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. This division of the 32 -1556- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1556/ 1568
H.F. _____ bill transfers the Iowa lottery authority and the duties of the 33 alcoholic beverages division of the department of commerce to 34 the department of revenue. 35 IOWA LOTTERY. The division eliminates the Iowa lottery 1 authority and transfers authority for operating the Iowa 2 lottery to the department of revenue and the director of 3 the department of revenue. The position of chief executive 4 officer of the lottery authority is replaced by a lottery 5 administrator, with modified duties, and the duties and powers 6 of the lottery board are modified. 7 The bill provides for a lottery administrator, instead of 8 a chief executive officer, who shall direct the day-to-day 9 operations of the lottery as specified by the department of 10 revenue and director. The lottery administrator shall be 11 appointed by the governor, confirmed by the senate, and shall 12 serve at the pleasure of the governor. Under current law, the 13 chief executive officer is appointed by the governor for a 14 four-year term and shall only be removed from office for cause. 15 Compensation of the lottery administrator shall be set by the 16 governor. The division also transfers all duties and powers 17 of the chief executive officer of the Iowa lottery under Code 18 chapter 99G to the director of revenue, to include those duties 19 and powers specified in Code sections 99G.6 and 99G.7. 20 The duties of the board of directors of the Iowa lottery 21 as specified in Code sections 99G.8 and 99G.9 are modified by 22 the bill. The bill limits the responsibility of the board 23 to providing the director of revenue with private-sector 24 perspectives of a large marketing enterprise and adopting 25 lottery game-specific rules. Current duties of the board 26 relating to the administration of the Iowa lottery, approval of 27 a budget, approving major lottery procurements, and adopting 28 administrative rules are transferred to the department of 29 revenue. 30 Code section 99G.10, concerning personnel of the Iowa 31 lottery, is amended. The power to designate particular 32 -1557- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1557/ 1568
H.F. _____ employees as key personnel is transferred from the chief 33 executive officer to the director of revenue and the power of 34 the chief executive officer and the board to determine the 35 number of full-time equivalent positions necessary to carry out 1 the provisions of Code chapter 99G is eliminated. The bill 2 also eliminates the ability to establish incentive programs for 3 employees. 4 Code section 99G.40, concerning audits and reports, is 5 amended. The provision requiring the chief executive officer 6 to submit an informational budget for the lottery authority is 7 amended. In addition, provisions governing the audit of the 8 lottery authority are modified to reflect that any audit will 9 be done as a part of an audit of the department of revenue. 10 The division includes a transition provision governing 11 the transfer of all rights and authority of the Iowa lottery 12 authority to the department of revenue on July 1, 2023. 13 The provision transfers lottery authority employees to the 14 department of revenue and provides that the chief executive 15 officer on the date of the transfer shall become the lottery 16 administrator without requirement of reappointment by the 17 governor. The transition provision also provides that the 18 department of revenue shall take such steps as is necessary 19 to effectuate the transfer of the lottery authority to the 20 department. 21 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL. The division eliminates the 22 alcoholic beverages division of the department of commerce and 23 transfers authority over the duties of the alcoholic beverages 24 division to the department of revenue and the director of the 25 department. 26 The bill eliminates the position of administrator of the 27 alcoholic beverages division and transfers those duties of the 28 administrator to the director of revenue. 29 The bill also modifies the duties of the alcoholic beverages 30 commission and renames the commission as the alcoholic 31 beverages council. The bill provides that the council shall 32 -1558- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1558/ 1568
H.F. _____ act in an advisory capacity only to the department of revenue 33 and director with the ability to advise and review actions of 34 the director. Current duties of the commission to act as a 35 policy-making body for the alcoholic beverages division, to 1 affirm, reverse, or amend all actions of the administrator 2 of the division, and to prepare an annual report concerning 3 the division are eliminated. Instead, the bill transfers 4 this authority and responsibility currently exercised by the 5 commission to the department of revenue. 6 CONFORMING CHANGES. Code section 7E.5, describing the 7 responsibilities of the department of revenue, is amended to 8 reflect the new duties of the department under the division. 9 In addition, Code section 421.17, concerning the powers and 10 duties of the director of revenue, is amended to reflect the 11 new duties of the director under the division. 12 DIVISION XIII —— DEPARTMENT FOR THE BLIND. This division 13 provides that the director of the department of the blind shall 14 be appointed by the governor, subject to confirmation by the 15 senate, and shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. The 16 bill provides that the salary of the director shall be set by 17 the governor within the applicable salary range established by 18 the general assembly. The bill also eliminates the authority 19 for the commission for the blind to appoint officers for the 20 commission. 21 DIVISION XIV —— DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. This division 22 transfers the responsibilities of several governmental entities 23 to the department of education. 24 IOWA BRAILLE AND SIGHT SAVING SCHOOL AND IOWA SCHOOL FOR 25 THE DEAF. Current law establishes the Iowa braille and sight 26 saving school and the Iowa school for the deaf within the state 27 board of regents and requires the board of regents to govern 28 the operations of these schools. The bill transfers the Iowa 29 braille and sight saving school and the Iowa school for the 30 deaf from the board of regents to the department of education. 31 The bill makes conforming changes. The bill establishes the 32 -1559- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1559/ 1568
H.F. _____ responsibilities of the department with respect to the Iowa 33 braille and sight saving school and the Iowa school for the 34 deaf. The bill includes transition provisions. 35 Current law prohibits the board of regents from merging 1 the Iowa school for the deaf with the Iowa braille and sight 2 saving school, or closing either of the schools, until certain 3 requirements are met. The bill repeals this provision. 4 INNOVATION DIVISION. Current Code section 268.7 establishes 5 the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics 6 collaborative initiative (STEM initiative) at the university of 7 northern Iowa. The bill creates the innovation division of the 8 department of education and transfers the STEM initiative from 9 the university of northern Iowa to the innovation division. 10 The bill provides that the chief administrative officer of 11 the innovation division is the administrator, who is appointed 12 by the director of the department. The bill establishes the 13 responsibilities of the administrator and the innovation 14 division. 15 Subject to an appropriation of moneys, the bill requires 16 the innovation division to administer six regional science, 17 technology, engineering, and mathematics networks for Iowa. 18 Oversight for these networks is provided by a regional advisory 19 board, the members of which are appointed by the governor. 20 The bill authorizes the state board of education to adopt 21 rules to administer the STEM initiative. The bill includes 22 transition provisions. 23 HIGHER EDUCATION DIVISION AND MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES. 24 Current Code section 256.1 establishes that the department of 25 education is to act in a policymaking and advisory capacity 26 and to exercise general supervision over the state system 27 of education, including certain specified areas. The bill 28 provides that the department is to act in a policymaking and 29 advisory capacity and to exercise general supervision over 30 the Iowa braille and sight saving school, Iowa school for the 31 deaf, STEM initiative, college student aid commission, board of 32 -1560- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1560/ 1568
H.F. _____ educational examiners, and the career and technical education 33 programs offered by school districts or community colleges. 34 The bill establishes the higher education division 35 within the department. The bill provides that the chief 1 administrative officer of the higher education division is 2 the administrator, who is appointed by the director of the 3 department. 4 The bill establishes all of the following within the higher 5 education division: the career and technical education bureau, 6 the board of educational examiners, the college student aid 7 commission, and the community colleges bureau. The bill 8 requires the administrator of the higher education division to 9 administer and coordinate all of these bureaus, boards, and 10 commissions and to hire and control the personnel employed by 11 the division, including the personnel under the control of 12 the board of educational examiners or the college student aid 13 commission, along with providing for other responsibilities. 14 Current Code sections 256.7 (duties of the state board of 15 education) and 256.9 (duties of the director of the department 16 of education) authorize the state board of education and the 17 director to exercise broad authority over the operations of 18 the department, except with respect to the college student aid 19 commission, the commission of libraries and division of library 20 services, and the public broadcasting board and division. 21 The bill modifies these Code sections to authorize the state 22 board and the director to exercise broad authority over the 23 operations of the department, except with respect to the higher 24 education division; the bureaus, boards, and commissions within 25 the higher education division; the commission of libraries and 26 division of library services; and the public broadcasting board 27 and division. 28 CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION BUREAU. Current Code chapter 29 258 establishes the career and technical education program 30 within the department of education. Current law requires the 31 director of the department to appoint and direct the work of 32 -1561- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1561/ 1568
H.F. _____ personnel as necessary to carry out Code chapter 258. 33 The bill modifies provisions related to the career and 34 technical education program to transfer the program to 35 the career and technical education bureau, which the bill 1 establishes within the higher education division of the 2 department. The bill requires the director of the department 3 to appoint the bureau chief of the career and technical 4 education bureau. The bill tasks the bureau chief with 5 directing the work of personnel as necessary to carry out the 6 responsibilities of the career and technical education program. 7 The bill makes conforming changes. 8 The bill authorizes the state board of education to adopt 9 emergency rules to implement the provisions of the division 10 pertaining to the career and technical education bureau. The 11 bill includes transition provisions. 12 BOARD OF EDUCATIONAL EXAMINERS. Current Code chapter 272 13 creates the board of educational examiners. The bill transfers 14 the board to the purview of the higher education division 15 of the department of education. The bill makes conforming 16 changes. 17 Current law provides that the governor shall appoint an 18 executive director of the board, subject to confirmation by 19 the senate, who shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. 20 Current law also provides that the board shall set the salary 21 of the executive director within the range established by 22 the general assembly. The bill modifies these provisions to 23 provide that the director of the department of education shall 24 appoint the executive director of the board and the director 25 shall set the salary of the executive director. This provision 26 applies to individuals appointed as the executive director 27 of the board before, on, or after the effective date of the 28 division. 29 The bill includes transition provisions. 30 COLLEGE STUDENT AID COMMISSION. Current Code chapter 261 31 creates the college student aid commission. The bill transfers 32 -1562- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1562/ 1568
H.F. _____ the commission to the purview of the higher education division 33 of the department of education. The bill makes conforming 34 changes. 35 Current law provides that the commission is an autonomous 1 state agency that is attached to the department of education 2 for organizational purposes only. The bill strikes this 3 provision. Current law also provides that the commission shall 4 determine its own organization, draw up its own bylaws, adopt 5 rules under Code chapter 17A, and do such other things as may 6 be necessary to carry out its responsibilities. The bill 7 modifies this provision to provide that the commission may draw 8 up its own bylaws, adopt rules, and do other such things as 9 may be necessary to carry out its responsibilities under the 10 authority of the higher education division of the department. 11 The bill provides that the director of the department 12 of education shall appoint an executive director of the 13 commission. The bill requires the director to set the 14 salary of the executive director. This provision applies 15 to individuals appointed as the executive director of the 16 commission before, on, or after the effective date of the 17 division. 18 The bill includes transition provisions. 19 COMMUNITY COLLEGES BUREAU. Current law establishes a 20 community colleges division within the department of education. 21 Current law requires the community college division to exercise 22 the powers conferred upon the department with respect to 23 community colleges. The bill modifies these provisions to 24 transfer the responsibility to govern certain aspects of 25 community colleges to the community colleges bureau, which the 26 bill establishes within the higher education division of the 27 department. 28 The bill requires the director of the department of 29 education to appoint the bureau chief of the community colleges 30 bureau. The bill tasks the bureau chief with directing the 31 work of personnel as necessary to carry out Code chapter 260C 32 -1563- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1563/ 1568
H.F. _____ (community colleges). The bill makes conforming changes. 33 DIVISION XV —— COMMERCE. This division concerns the current 34 organization of the department of commerce. The division 35 renames the department and modifies provisions relating to the 1 office of the consumer advocate, the Iowa utilities board, and 2 the renamed department. 3 CONSUMER ADVOCATE. The bill provides that the office of 4 the consumer advocate shall be administratively supported by 5 the utilities board. Current law provides that administrative 6 support services are provided by the department of commerce. 7 IOWA UTILITIES BOARD. The bill provides that the utilities 8 division of the department of commerce shall be removed as 9 a division of the department and function as a stand-alone 10 board. The utilities board shall continue to participate in 11 the commerce revolving fund. 12 DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES. The bill 13 provides that the department of commerce shall be renamed 14 the department of insurance and financial services. The 15 department shall contain the insurance division, the banking 16 division, and the credit division. The bill provides that the 17 insurance commissioner shall be the director of the department 18 of insurance and financial services. The superintendent of 19 banking and superintendent of credit unions shall report to 20 the insurance commissioner. The bill also provides that the 21 department of commerce revolving fund shall be renamed the 22 commerce revolving fund. 23 The bill provides that the superintendent of banking 24 and the superintendent of credit unions shall serve at the 25 pleasure of the governor and not for a four-year term. The 26 bill also eliminates the provision that the superintendent of 27 credit unions can only be removed from office by the governor 28 for cause. Finally, the bill provides that the salary of 29 the insurance commissioner, superintendent of banking, and 30 superintendent of credit unions shall be set by the governor. 31 The bill updates law enforcement authority under Code 32 -1564- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1564/ 1568
H.F. _____ section 507E.8 to reflect the insurance commissioner’s 33 responsibility to enforce laws under Code chapters 502, 34 502A, 507A, 523A, 523C, 523D, and 523I, which is also the 35 responsibility of the insurance commissioner. 1 DIVISION XVI —— DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS —— JUDICIAL 2 DISTRICT DEPARTMENTS OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES AND 3 COMMUNITY-BASED CORRECTIONAL PROGRAMS. Current law provides 4 that a judicial district of correctional services shall be 5 established in each judicial district of the state which shall 6 provide a community-based correctional program. Each judicial 7 district of correctional services has a board of directors 8 which employs a director for the district. 9 The bill provides that all employees of a judicial district 10 department of correctional services shall be employees of 11 the department of corrections, and that the director of 12 the department of corrections shall appoint, subject to the 13 approval of the board of corrections, a director for each 14 judicial district department of correctional services. 15 The bill amends current law by providing that a district 16 board of a judicial district department of correctional 17 services shall be a district advisory board. Duties which were 18 formerly those of the district board are transferred to the 19 director. 20 The bill makes conforming Code changes and includes 21 transition provisions. 22 DIVISION XVII —— BOARD OF PAROLE. Current law provides 23 that only the chairperson and vice chairperson of the board 24 of parole are salaried and full-time employees. The three 25 additional board members and three alternate board members are 26 compensated on a per diem basis and are part-time employees. 27 The bill eliminates the three alternate board members, and 28 provides that all five members of the board shall be full-time, 29 salaried employees. 30 The bill provides that the governor shall appoint a 31 chairperson and vice chairperson from the membership of the 32 -1565- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1565/ 1568
H.F. _____ board who shall serve at the pleasure of the governor subject 33 to senate confirmation. 34 The bill includes transition provisions for the current 35 board membership. 1 DIVISION XVIII —— SALARIES OF APPOINTED STATE OFFICERS. 2 The general assembly periodically establishes salary ranges 3 for certain appointed state officers and authorizes a person 4 (generally the governor) to establish the salaries of those 5 officers within the ranges provided. These noncodified 6 provisions remain operative until the general assembly 7 subsequently passes new salary ranges. The general assembly 8 last passed such provisions in 2008. 9 Under the bill, the salary amounts set forth for ranges 4 10 through 7 remain the same as those passed in 2008. Ranges 2 11 and 3 no longer apply to any positions and are eliminated. The 12 chairperson and members of the employment appeal board are 13 moved from range 3 to range 4, the executive director of the 14 public employment relations board is added to range 5, and the 15 lottery administrator of the department of revenue is added to 16 range 7. 17 The following positions included in the 2008 salary ranges 18 (as amended) are not included in the bill’s salary ranges, 19 either because the position no longer exists under the bill 20 or because the salary of the position is to be set without 21 a salary range limitation: (range 2) administrator of the 22 arts division of the department of cultural affairs, (range 3) 23 administrator of the division of criminal and juvenile justice 24 planning of the department of human rights, administrator of 25 the division of community action agencies of the department of 26 human rights, (range 4) director of the department of human 27 rights, members of the public employment relations board, 28 (range 5) director of the department of homeland security and 29 emergency management, drug policy coordinator, director of the 30 department of cultural affairs, director of the department 31 on aging, executive director of the department of veterans 32 -1566- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1566/ 1568
H.F. _____ affairs, executive director of the college student aid 33 commission, administrator of the historical division of the 34 department of cultural affairs, (range 6) administrator of the 35 alcoholic beverages division of the department of commerce, 1 director of the department of inspections and appeals, 2 commandant of the Iowa veterans home, commissioner of public 3 safety, commissioner of insurance, executive director of the 4 Iowa finance authority, director of the department of natural 5 resources, (range 7) director of the department of corrections, 6 director of the department of education, director of human 7 services, director of the economic development authority, 8 director of transportation, director of the department of 9 workforce development, director of revenue, director of public 10 health, director of the department of management, and director 11 of the department of administrative services. 12 The bill makes corresponding Code changes. This division 13 takes effect June 23, 2023. 14 DIVISION XIX —— BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. The division 15 establishes a boards and commissions review committee to study 16 the efficiency and effectiveness of each board, council, 17 commission, committee, or other similar entity of the state 18 established by the Code. The committee shall consist of six 19 voting members and four ex officio, nonvoting members. The 20 voting members of the committee shall be composed of one staff 21 member of the governor’s office, appointed by the governor, 22 the administrative rules coordinator or the coordinator’s 23 designee, the director of the department of management or 24 the director’s designee, the director of the department of 25 inspections, appeals, and licensing or the director’s designee, 26 one assistant attorney general, appointed by the governor upon 27 recommendation of the attorney general, and one member of the 28 public, appointed by the governor. The ex officio, nonvoting 29 members of the committee shall be two state representatives and 30 two state senators. The bill provides that the office of the 31 governor shall provide staffing for the committee. Finally, 32 -1567- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1567/ 1568
H.F. _____ the bill provides that the committee shall submit a report 33 containing its findings and recommendations to the governor and 34 the general assembly on or before September 30, 2023. 35 DIVISION XX —— MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. This division 1 includes a provision relating to irreconcilable amendments as 2 well as transition provisions. 3 The bill provides that if an amendment contained in division 4 I of the bill concerning the department of health and human 5 services is irreconcilable to an amendment that is made in the 6 remainder of the bill, the amendment in the remainder of the 7 bill, and not in division I, shall prevail. 8 The bill also includes a transition provision concerning 9 administrative rules, legal obligations, personnel, funds, 10 litigation, boards and commissions, and signs and insignia. 11 The bill provides that the transition provision in the 12 division of the bill applies to the entirety of the bill to the 13 extent that the transition provisions in the division are not 14 inconsistent with alternative provisions specifically provided 15 by law or in other divisions of the bill. 16 -1568- LSB 2073YC (5) 90 ec/jh 1568/ 1568