DIGEST
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Edwards HB No. 96
Abstract: Removes the mandatory retirement age of judges.
Present constitution provides that a judge shall not remain in office beyond his 70
th
birthday and
provides that a judge who attains the age of 70 while serving a term of office shall be allowed to
complete that term of office.
Proposed constitutional amendment deletes this language.
Provides for submission of the proposed constitutional amendment to the voters at the statewide
election to be held on November 4, 2014.
(Amends Const. Art. V, ยง23)