ARC 0332D

ARC 0332D

VETERANS AFFAIRS, IOWA DEPARTMENT OF[801]

Amended Notice of Intended Action

Providing for a public hearing on rulemaking related to county commissions of veteran affairs fund and training program

    The Notice of Intended Action published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on April 15, 2026, as ARC 0191D proposes to rescind Chapter 7, “County Commissions of Veteran Affairs Fund and Training Program,” Iowa Administrative Code, and to adopt a new Chapter 7 with the same title. In order to receive oral comments concerning ARC 0191D, the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs hereby gives notice that a public hearing will be held as follows:

    Persons who wish to make oral comments at the public hearing may be asked to state their names for the record and to confine their remarks to the subject of this proposed rulemaking.

    Any persons who intend to attend the public hearing and have special requirements, such as those related to hearing or mobility impairments, should contact the Department and advise of specific needs.

Legal Authority for Rulemaking

    This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code sections 35A.5, 35A.16 and 35B.6; 2025 Iowa Acts, House File 250; and Executive Order 10.

State or Federal Law Implemented

    This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code sections 35A.5, 35A.16 and 35B.6; 2025 Iowa Acts, House File 250; and Executive Order 10.

Purpose and Summary

    This proposed rulemaking explains the requirements that county veterans service officers (VSOs) must meet in order to be in compliance with State law, as well as requirements counties must meet to receive funding from the State.

    This Amended Notice of Intended Action provides notice of a second public hearing as required by Executive Order 10.

Fiscal Impact, Jobs Impact, Waivers

    Statements related to the fiscal impact, jobs impact, and waiver of this rulemaking may be found in the preamble of ARC 0191D.

Review by Administrative Rules Review Committee

    The Administrative Rules Review Committee, a bipartisan legislative committee which oversees rulemaking by executive branch agencies, may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this rulemaking at its regular monthly meeting or at a special meeting. The Committee’s meetings are open to the public, and interested persons may be heard as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.8(6).