SSB 1233 Iowa Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the judicial branch.

This bill appropriates over $220 million from the state's general fund to the judicial branch for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. The funds are allocated to cover salaries for judges and court staff, jury and witness fees, and reimbursements for state public defender attorney fees. It also designates specific amounts for court-ordered services for juveniles, including school-based supervision and delinquent graduated sanctions programs. Additionally, the bill includes funding for the creation of a business court and establishes requirements for financial reporting and the operation of clerk of district court offices.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 28, 2025 Last action May 6, 2025
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Committee
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May 6, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 648.
legislature
Apr 29, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.
legislature
Apr 28, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 04/29/2025 1:00PM Senate Lounge.
legislature
Apr 28, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee: Garrett, Knox, and Reichman.
legislature
Apr 28, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Appropriations.
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