IA HSB668

Strikes Section 8A.111, subsection 7, which relates to the Department of Administrative Services' role in diversity or affirmative action programs, and removes "affirmative action, and workforce diversity programs" from the department's listed responsibilities under Section 8A.402.

Eliminates the definition of "affirmative action" in Section 19B.1, subsection 1, and removes state policy language directing the application of affirmative action measures to correct deficiencies in the state employment system.

Restructures Section 19B.3 by striking several administrative responsibilities related to affirmative action, including the designation of a state affirmative action administrator, the proposal of affirmative action standards based on community demographics, data gathering for affirmative action assessments, monitoring of affirmative action plans, and the establishment of a recruitment coordinating committee for affirmative action needs.

Retains equal employment opportunity provisions prohibiting denial of state employment based on race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability, while removing the affirmative action remedial framework built around those protections.

Proposed by the House Judiciary Committee (Chairperson Holt) and amends multiple sections of Iowa Code 2026, including Sections 8A.111, 8A.402, 19B.1, 19B.2, and 19B.3.