SF 469: Relating to magistrate judges

What it does

This bill relates to senior magistrates. The bill requires a senior magistrate to reside in the judicial district of appointment during the senior magistrate’s term of office. The bill provides that a senior magistrate shall serve only in one judicial district, shall serve on a per diem basis, and shall not serve more than days each 12-month period. The bill provides for requirements, appointment, and terms of senior magistrates. A magistrate may be appointed at the discretion of the supreme court, within six months of retirement, after filing the appropriate form and meeting the following requirements: (1) retires from office on or after July 1, 2022; (2) agrees in writing to be available to perform judicial duties as assigned by the supreme court or chief judge of the senior magistrate’s judicial district; (3) submits evidence to the satisfaction of the supreme court that, as of the date of retirement, the magistrate does not suffer from a permanent physical or mental disability which would substantially interfere with the performance of duties.

House subcommittee · named February 21, 2024

• Rep. Brian K. Lohse (R) · brian.lohse@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Taylor R. Collins (R) · taylor.collins@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Rick L. Olson (D) · rick.olson@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 1 for, 1 against

For: Iowa Association of Magistrate Judges

Against: Iowa Judicial Branch - Supreme Court

In plain words

1. March 1, 2023Filed in the Senate
2. March 1, 2023Approved by the Senate committee
3. March 21, 2023Passed the Senate, 49–0
4. March 21, 2023Arrived in the House
5. March 23, 2023House subcommittee named: Lohse, Collins and Olson
6. March 28, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it
7. February 21, 2024House subcommittee named: Lohse, Collins and Olson
8. February 22, 2024Subcommittee recommended passing it