Senate Journal: Page 51: Wednesday, January 10, 1996

         Breaking the back of crime, protecting victims of domestic abuse,
    and turning around the lives of troubled children are high on your
    agenda. We share your concerns and our courts wrestle with these issues
    daily. But right now, these cases have us in a choke-hold with little
    time left for other important cases.

         I want to commend our judges and staff. Theyre working their
    hardest, with the aid of technology and innovative programs, to handle
    the constant barrage of cases. However, we need your continued support.

         As long as the unprecedented demand for court services continues,
    well need more judges, more staff and more support. Our specific budget
    needs and recommendations are contained in our budget request which we
    have submitted to you.

         In addition, adequate compensation to attract and retain good
    judges shores up the strength of our operation. Our judges were
    heartened last year by your attempt to meaningfully respond to the
    recommendations of the judicial compensation commission. We hope that
    issue will be re-examined by you this year.

         You deserve and have our warmest thanks for responding to our
    concerns in the past. We must continue to work together to meet the
    publics need for a fair and effective court system.

         Chief Justice McGiverin was escorted from the House chamber by the
    committee previously appointed.

         Lieutenant Governor Corning was escorted from the House chamber by
    the committee previously appointed.

         Representative Siegrist moved that the joint convention be
    dissolved, which motion prevailed by a voice vote.

         The Senate returned to the Senate chamber and resumed regular
    session, President pro tempore Bisignano presiding.



                                     RECESS

         On motion of Senator Judge, the Senate recessed at 10:22 a.m.,
    until 3:00 p.m.

Iowa General Assembly

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