90th General Assembly · Iowa Funnel one-pager · Tuesday, November 10, 2026

SSB 1014: SSB 1014

Became SF 400 · Its progress continues under the new number.

What it does

This bill relates to the use of video conferences in judicial proceedings and certified shorthand reporter audio and video recordings. The bill provides that upon motion of any party, an initial appearance or arraignment shall be conducted by video conference with the parties and other participants if appropriate technology is available. Upon motion of any party, a pretrial conference, scheduling conference, or any other noncontested judicial proceeding shall be conducted by video conference with the parties and other participants if appropriate technology is available, unless the court orders the proceeding to be held in person for good cause.

Cost

See the fiscal note

0 judicial specialist FTE positions to assist with scheduling, filing, and technology management of video conferencing. In addition, SF 2187 is estimated to reduce mileage and the need for mileage reimbursement to the State Public Defender’s Office. Senate Fil…

Senate subcommittee · named January 10, 2023

Sen. Mike Bousselot (R) · mike.bousselot@legis.iowa.gov
Sen. Liz Bennett (D) · liz.bennett@legis.iowa.gov
Sen. Chris Cournoyer (R)

Lobbying · 4 for, 3 against

For: Iowa Association for Justice; Iowa Court Reporters Association; Iowa State Sheriffs' & Deputies' Association; State Public Defender's Office

Against: Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers; Iowa Judges Association; Iowa Judicial Branch - Supreme Court

In plain words

January 10, 2023Filed in the Senate and sent to the Technology committee
January 10, 2023Senate subcommittee named: Bousselot, Bennett and Cournoyer
February 8, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
February 23, 2023Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 400