Judicial retirement; mandating retirement of certain judicial officers upon certain age; authorizing completion of certain term. Effective date.

Senate Bill 1118 requires Oklahoma judges (including Supreme Court justices, appellate judges, and district court judges) to retire upon reaching age 75, though they may finish their current term if they choose. The bill mandates that current judges must retire on the bill’s effective date but allows them to complete their existing term. It references existing retirement benefits and prohibits re-election, retention, or appointment of judges who have reached 75. The bill failed in committee on March 27, 2025, with 18 votes in favor and 26 against.