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HB 366 Original 2022 Regular Session Frieman
Abstract: Increases the mandatory retirement age for judges from 70 to 72 years of age.
Present constitution provides that a judge shall not remain in office beyond his seventieth birthday.
Present constitution further provides that a judge who attains 70 years of age while serving a term
of office shall be allowed to complete that term of office.
Proposed constitution increases the mandatory retirement age from 70 to 72 and allows a judge who
attains 72 years of age while serving a term of office to be allowed to complete that term.
Provides for submission of the proposed amendment to the voters at the statewide election to be held
Nov. 8, 2022.
(Amends Const. Art. V, ยง23(B))