A bill for an act relating to judicial branch administration, including judicial officer residency, remote proceedings, court reporter supervision and duties, and civil pleadings availability.

This bill amends Iowa's judicial rules to require judges (including district, associate, magistrate, juvenile, and probate judges) to reside in their judicial election district or a contiguous county during their entire term. It also updates court reporter requirements, mandating certification for shorthand reporters and clarifying chief judges' authority to supervise and assign court reporters. Additionally, the bill allows courts to conduct proceedings remotely with party consent, while maintaining in-person court locations as the default. These changes directly affect all judicial officers and court reporters across Iowa's judicial districts.