216A.1 Department of human rights — purpose. 1. A department of human rights is created, with the following divisions and offices: a. Division of community advocacy and services, with the following offices: (1) Office of Latino affairs. (2) Office on the status of women. (3) Office of persons with disabilities. (4) Office of deaf services. […]
216A.101 Emergency weatherization fund. Repealed by 2010 Acts, ch 1031, §168, 170.
216A.102 Energy crisis fund. 1. An energy crisis fund is created in the state treasury. Moneys deposited in the fund shall be used to assist low-income families who qualify for the low-income home energy assistance program to avoid loss of essential heating. 2. The fund may receive moneys including, but not limited to, the following: […]
216A.103 Iowa affordable heating program established. Repealed by 2010 Acts, ch 1031, §168, 170.
216A.104 Energy utility assessment and resolution program. 1. The general assembly finds that provision of assistance to prevent utility disconnections will also prevent the development of public health risks due to such disconnections. The division shall establish an energy utility assessment and resolution program administered by each community action agency for persons with low incomes […]
216A.107 Family development and self-sufficiency — council and grant program. 1. A family development and self-sufficiency council is established within the department of human rights. The council shall consist of the following persons: a. The director of the department of human services or the director’s designee. b. The director of the department of public health […]
216A.11 Definitions. For purposes of this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Commission” means the commission of Latino affairs. 2. “Office” means the office of Latino affairs of the department of human rights. 86 Acts, ch 1245, §1205 C87, §601K.11 90 Acts, ch 1180, §6 C93, §216A.11 2010 Acts, ch 1031, §106, 107, 170
216A.111 Definitions. For purposes of this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Commission” means the commission of deaf services. 2. “Office” means the office of deaf services of the department of human rights. 86 Acts, ch 1245, §1250 C87, §601K.111 C93, §216A.111 2010 Acts, ch 1031, §136, 137, 170
216A.112 Office of deaf services. The office of deaf services is established, and shall do all of the following: 1. Serve as the central permanent agency to advocate for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing. 2. Coordinate and cooperate with the efforts of state departments and agencies to serve the needs of persons […]
216A.113 Deaf services commission established. 1. The commission of deaf services is established, and shall consist of seven voting members appointed by the governor, subject to confirmation by the senate pursuant to section 2.32. Membership of the commission shall include at least four members who are deaf and at least one member who is hard […]
216A.114 Commission powers and duties. The commission shall have the following powers and duties: 1. Study the changing needs and opportunities for the deaf and hard-of-hearing people in this state. 2. Serve as a liaison between the office and the public, sharing information and gathering constituency input. 3. Recommend to the board for adoption rules […]
216A.115 Powers. Repealed by 2010 Acts, ch 1031, §168, 170 .
216A.116 Report. Repealed by 2010 Acts, ch 1031, §168, 170.
216A.117 Interpretation services account. Repealed by 2010 Acts, ch 1031, §168, 170.
216A.12 Commission of Latino affairs established. 1. The commission of Latino affairs consists of seven members, appointed by the governor, and subject to confirmation by the senate pursuant to section 2.32. Commission members shall be appointed in compliance with sections 69.16 and 69.16A. Commission members shall reside in the state. 2. The members of the […]
216A.121 Iowa Abraham Lincoln bicentennial commission. Repealed by its own terms; 2007 Acts, ch 99, §1.
216A.13 Commission of Latino affairs — duties. The commission shall have the following duties: 1. Study the opportunities for and changing needs of the Latino population of this state. 2. Serve as liaison between the department of human rights and the public, sharing information and gathering constituency input. 3. Recommend to the board the adoption […]
216A.131 Definitions. For the purpose of this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Administrator” means the administrator of the division of criminal and juvenile justice planning. 2. “Board” means the justice advisory board. 3. “Department” means the department of human rights. 4. “Division” means the division of criminal and juvenile justice planning. 88 Acts, […]
216A.131A Division of criminal and juvenile justice planning. The division of criminal and juvenile justice planning is established to fulfill the responsibilities of this subchapter, including the duties specified in sections 216A.135, 216A.136, 216A.137, 216A.138, and 216A.140. 2010 Acts, ch 1031, §141, 170; 2019 Acts, ch 156, §3
216A.132 Board established — terms — compensation. 1. A justice advisory board is established consisting of twenty-eight members who shall all reside in the state. a. The governor shall appoint nine voting members each for a four-year term beginning and ending as provided in section 69.19 and subject to confirmation by the senate as follows: […]
