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IA HF321

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Dean Fisher

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes the current requirement that magistrates in Iowa must be licensed attorneys to be appointed to the position
  • Requires county magistrate appointing commissions to give first consideration to applicants who are admitted to practice law in the state when selecting magistrates
  • Amends Section 602.6404, subsection 3 of the Iowa Code
  • Reverts magistrate qualification standards to those in effect prior to 2009, when a licensed attorney requirement was added for magistrates not already holding office as of April 1, 2009

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to magistrate qualifications.

Last Action

Tabled until future meeting.

2/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/11/2025

Full Bill Text

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