HJR 199 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Proposes a constitutional amendment changing the retirement age of judges

HJR 199 proposes amending Missouri's constitution to raise the mandatory retirement age for judges from 70 to 75 years. The bill directly affects all Missouri judges, including circuit judges and supreme court justices, by changing the age at which they must retire unless they qualify for earlier retirement under existing law. Key provisions include allowing judges to retire earlier under current retirement plans and permitting retired judges to serve as senior judges with full judicial authority when assigned by the Supreme Court. This is a procedural constitutional amendment requiring voter approval, not a direct policy change.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 27, 2026 Last action May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Feb 27, 2026
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Holly Jones
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