SSB 3185 Iowa Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

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

This bill appropriates state funds to the Iowa judicial branch for the fiscal year 2026-2027, providing approximately $202.7 million for salaries, staff, operations, and various court services. Key provisions include specific funding for juvenile court services, court-ordered services for children, jury and witness fees, and delinquent fine collection efforts. The legislation also requires the judicial branch to use state budget systems, submit monthly financial reports, and maintain district court clerk offices in all 99 counties. Additionally, it establishes reporting requirements for court technology funds and limits on how the judicial branch can modify appropriations without legislative notice.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 11, 2026 Last action Apr 8, 2026
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Apr 8, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2486.
legislature
Apr 1, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends passage.
legislature
Mar 31, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 04/01/2026 11:30AM Senate Lounge.
legislature
Mar 11, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee: Kraayenbrink, Knox, and Reichman.
legislature
Mar 11, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Appropriations.
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