Judicial Officer Salaries (1374XD) - Judicial Branch

This bill establishes a formula for setting salaries of Iowa's judicial officers, linking them to the annual salary of a U.S. district judge. Starting July 1, 2025, state district judges will receive 71% of the federal salary, increasing to 75% by 2028, while other judges (like supreme court justices and court of appeals judges) have salaries calculated as specific percentages of the district judge's pay. The bill requires these salaries to be funded from judicial branch appropriations and allows the Supreme Court to reduce payments if funding falls short. It directly affects all Iowa judicial officers, including district judges, supreme court justices, court of appeals judges, and magistrates, with changes taking effect June 20, 2025.