Proposes a constitutional amendment changing the retirement age of judges
HJR 65 proposes a constitutional amendment in Missouri that would set a mandatory retirement age of 70 for most state judges, replacing the current system. This change directly affects all Missouri judges except municipal judges, requiring them to retire at 70 unless earlier retirement options under existing law apply. The bill also allows retired judges to be assigned as "senior judges" or special commissioners with full judicial powers, with their consent. The amendment must be approved by voters in a future election to take effect, as it is currently in committee referral.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2025
Last action May 15, 2025
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Actions timeline
Total actions
3
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0
Committee
1
May 15, 2025
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Jan 15, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bill Owen
RRepublican
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