Modifies provisions relating to retirement for certain judges

HB 1378 modifies retirement rules for certain judges, specifically associate circuit judges, magistrate judges, and probate judges (not under the nonpartisan court plan). It allows these judges to continue serving until age 76 if they haven’t completed 12 years of judicial service, provided they petition the retirement commission and are approved as fit to perform duties. The bill sets 76 as the maximum age for continued service, except for completing an elected or appointed term. This directly affects judges nearing retirement who meet the service and age criteria outlined in the legislation.