A bill for an act relating to state policies, programs, and licenses with race, gender, or citizenship requirements.

This bill amends Iowa's state employment laws to strengthen equal opportunity and affirmative action requirements. It requires state agencies, universities (via the Board of Regents), and school districts to develop and implement affirmative action plans addressing underrepresentation in hiring, establish training programs for staff, and submit annual reports on progress. The bill also authorizes the Department of Administrative Services to impose sanctions on entities failing to comply with these equal opportunity standards. These changes directly affect all state government employers and their hiring practices across Iowa.