A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the judicial branch, including judicial officer salaries and interpreter or translator fees, and including effective date provisions.

HF 1048 is a bill that makes appropriations to the judicial branch for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. It allocates over $202 million for the salaries of supreme court justices, judges, magistrates, and judicial staff, as well as for court administration and general expenses. The bill also appropriates funds for jury and witness fees, interpreter and translator services, and various court-ordered services for juveniles, including school-based supervision and graduated sanctions programs. Additionally, it mandates financial reporting requirements for the judicial branch and emphasizes the collection of delinquent fines and penalties.