Relating to the collection and publication of judicial officer performance information

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 28, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 28, 2026
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 19, 2026
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   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 4, 202673–19
5. Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

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What’s in it

This bill relates to the collection and publication of judicial officer performance information. The bill requires the state court administrator to annually collect and publish performance information for district court judges. The performance information must include information relating to pretrial discretion, sentencing outcomes, appellate review, and courtroom efficiency. The judicial branch must create and maintain an internet site that includes a county and name search interface, performance information, average performance statistics for each judicial district, and a space for each judge’s personal statement.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Changed since by amendment H-8115; see Amendments. Full bill text

House subcommittee

Named January 28, 2026. On February 5, 2026 it recommended passage.

• Rep. Charley Thomson REmail
• Rep. Dr. Megan L. Srinivas DEmail
• Rep. John H. Wills REmail

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Fiscal note

House File 2719 is expected to result in increased costs to the Judicial Branch. 5 to 4 years. 5 million. • Website development – $100,000 to $250,000. • Training and process administration – $150,000 to $300,000. The annual ongoing costs are estimated to be $350,000 to $700,000 per year. These costs include the following: • Additional staffing for data analysis and web support – $200,000 to $400,000 annually.

• Judicial Performance Information · March 3, 2026 · $700,000

Nonpartisan cost estimates from the Legislative Services Agency’s Fiscal Services Division. The newest is first. Reading a fiscal note

Iowa Code it changes

Creates§602.1219

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