SSB 1146: SSB 1146

What it does

This bill concerns the creation, administration, and termination of adult and minor guardianships and conservatorships. The bill provides that the juvenile court has exclusive jurisdiction in proceedings for appointment of a guardian for a minor and concerning the guardianship of a minor. The bill requires that, in addition to stating why a limited guardianship is appropriate, a petition for guardianship of a minor must also state whether a conservatorship for the minor is already in place.304. The bill allows the court to appoint a court visitor for the minor in a minor guardianship proceeding.

Senate subcommittee · named February 9, 2023

• Sen. Dan Dawson (R) · dan.dawson@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Tony Bisignano (D) · tony.bisignano@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Tom Shipley (R) · tom.shipley@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 26 for, 5 against

For: AARP Iowa; Autism Speaks; Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa; Disability Consulting, LC; Easterseals Iowa; EveryStep; Hills and Dales; Hope Haven, Inc; IA Mental Health Planning Council; Iowa APSE; Iowa Alliance of Surety Companies; Iowa Association of Area Agencies on Aging; and 14 more

Against: Community Bankers of Iowa; Iowa Bankers Association; Iowa Trust Association; League of Women Voters of Iowa; The Iowa Academy of Trust and Estate Counsel

In plain words

1. February 9, 2023Filed in the Senate and sent to the Judiciary committee
2. February 9, 2023Senate subcommittee named: Dawson, Bisignano and Shipley
3. February 14, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
4. February 15, 2023Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 295