91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026

HSB 631: Relating to the collection and publication of judicial officer performance information

Became HF 2719 · Its progress continues under the new number.

What it does

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.

Cost

See the 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 $…

House subcommittee · named January 28, 2026

Rep. Charley Thomson (R) · charley.thomson@legis.iowa.gov
Rep. Dr. Megan L. Srinivas (D) · megan.srinivas@legis.iowa.gov
Rep. John H. Wills (R) · john.wills@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 2 for, 2 against

For: Iowa Baptists For Biblical Values; VALOR Iowa

Against: Iowa Insurance Associates; Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council

In plain words

January 28, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Judiciary committee
January 28, 2026House subcommittee named: Thomson, C., Srinivas, Wills and J
February 5, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
February 19, 2026Approved by the House committee
February 19, 2026Committee vote: 14–6
February 24, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2719