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AZ SCR1040

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Shope

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Amends Article VI, Section 39 to declare judicial offices vacant when justices or judges reach 75 years of age rather than the current 70

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules3/5/2026
Judiciary3/2/2026
Rules2/3/2026
Judiciary and Elections2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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