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Iowa Senate Bill SSB1214

Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa Senate Bill SSB1214

Introduced
3/29/23  
Introduced
3/29/23  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to appropriations to the justice system.(See SF 562.)

Impact

By prioritizing funding for departments like justice and public safety, SSB1214 seeks to improve the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the Iowa justice system. The allocated resources are intended to support law enforcement operations, provide assistance to victims of crime, and ensure that adequate resources are available for legal representation of those in need. The appropriations, as defined in the bill, are critical for maintaining and enhancing services essential for community safety and justice administration.

Summary

Senate Study Bill 1214 relates to appropriations for the justice system in Iowa for the fiscal year 2023-2024. This bill allocates funding from the state’s general fund to several key departments, including justice, corrections, public defense, public safety, and homeland security. It outlines specific amounts designated for various purposes such as salaries, maintenance, and support services essential for the effective operation of these departments. Notably, the bill emphasizes the importance of continuing support for programs that aid crime victims and safety enhancements across the state.

Contention

Despite its focus on funding and support for essential services, there are varying perspectives on the bill's implications. Some critics argue that the proposed allocations may not fully address the rising needs within specific areas such as mental health services and rehabilitation programs within the correctional system. Additionally, there are concerns over how funds are distributed, with advocates for more direct victim support urging for greater transparency and accountability in how appropriated moneys will be utilized by the various departments.

Latest SSB1214 Activity

Companion Bills

IA SF562

Replaced by A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the justice system, including by providing for payments associated with indigent defense and representation, the funding of activities relating to consumer fraud and antitrust, a corrections capital reinvestment fund, an Iowa law enforcement academy study, a human trafficking study, and the funding of peace officer retirement, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions. (Formerly SSB 1214.) Effective date: Enactment, 06/01/2023, 06/30/2023, 07/01/2023. Applicability date: 07/01/2022.

IA HSB251

Related A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the justice system, including by providing for payments associated with indigent defense and representation, the funding of activities relating to consumer fraud and antitrust, a corrections capital reinvestment fund, an Iowa law enforcement academy study, a human trafficking study, and the funding of peace officer retirement, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.(See HF 727.)

IA HF727

Replaced by A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the justice system, including by providing for payments associated with indigent defense and representation, the funding of activities relating to consumer fraud and antitrust, a corrections capital reinvestment fund, an Iowa law enforcement academy study, a human trafficking study, and the funding of peace officer retirement, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.(Formerly HSB 251.)

Previously Filed As

IA SSB3200

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the justice system.(See SF 2434.)

IA SSB1232

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the justice system.

Similar Bills

IA HF2693

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the justice system, and including effective date provisions. Effective date: 05/09/2024, 07/01/2024.

IA SF2434

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the justice system.(Formerly SSB 3200.)

IA SSB3200

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the justice system.(See SF 2434.)

IA SF562

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the justice system, including by providing for payments associated with indigent defense and representation, the funding of activities relating to consumer fraud and antitrust, a corrections capital reinvestment fund, an Iowa law enforcement academy study, a human trafficking study, and the funding of peace officer retirement, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions. (Formerly SSB 1214.) Effective date: Enactment, 06/01/2023, 06/30/2023, 07/01/2023. Applicability date: 07/01/2022.

IA SSB3191

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the justice system.

IA SSB1232

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the justice system.

IA SSB1224

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the justice system, including a corrections capital reinvestment fund, the funding of activities relating to consumer education and litigation, and a corrections federal receipts fund, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.

IA HF727

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the justice system, including by providing for payments associated with indigent defense and representation, the funding of activities relating to consumer fraud and antitrust, a corrections capital reinvestment fund, an Iowa law enforcement academy study, a human trafficking study, and the funding of peace officer retirement, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.(Formerly HSB 251.)