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AZ SCR1040
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Shope
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AI Summary
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Proposes amending the Arizona Constitution to raise the mandatory retirement age for justices and judges of courts of record from 70 to 75 years old
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Amends Article VI, Section 20 to require judicial retirement at age 75 instead of 70, while maintaining provisions for retired judges to continue serving temporarily and receive compensation
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Amends Article VI, Section 39 to declare judicial offices vacant when justices or judges reach 75 years of age rather than the current 70
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Requires the proposition to be submitted to Arizona voters at the next general election for approval before taking effect
Legislative Description
Justices; judges; mandatory retirement age
Constitutional Amendments (arizona)
Last Action
House read second time
3/9/2026