SSB 1163: SSB 1163

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.

Senate subcommittee · named February 20, 2023

• Sen. Jeff Taylor (R) · jeff.taylor@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Lynn Evans (R) · lynn.evans@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Izaah Knox (D) · izaah.knox@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 1 for, 1 against

For: Iowa Association of Magistrate Judges

Against: Iowa Judicial Branch - Supreme Court

In plain words

1. February 20, 2023Filed in the Senate and sent to the Judiciary committee
2. February 20, 2023Senate subcommittee named: Taylor, J., Evans and Knox
3. February 23, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. March 1, 2023Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 469