A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the justice system, including a corrections capital reinvestment fund, the funding of activities relating to consumer education and litigation, and a corrections federal receipts fund, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.
SSB 1224 is an appropriations bill allocating state funds for Iowa's justice system during fiscal year 2025-2026. It provides $6.02 million for victim assistance grants (including $1 million specifically for human trafficking victims' court-related expenses) and $2.63 million for legal services for low-income Iowans. The bill also funds corrections facility operations ($46.58M for Fort Madison, $39.40M for Anamosa, $59.08M for Oakdale), cybersecurity upgrades ($202,060), and consumer advocacy services ($3.76M). These funds come primarily from the state general fund and are designated for specific existing programs without creating new policies.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 8, 2025
Last action Apr 8, 2025
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2
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Committee
1
Apr 8, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee: Garrett, Knox, and Reichman.
legislature
Apr 8, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Appropriations.
legislature
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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