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
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2026
Last action May 15, 2026
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Committee
1
May 15, 2026
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Feb 27, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Holly Jones
RRepublican
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