HJR 65 Missouri House · 2025 Regular Session

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
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 15, 2025 Last action May 15, 2025
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May 15, 2025
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Jan 15, 2025
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Bill Owen
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