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FL H0345

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

3/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

Charles McBurney

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes constitutional amendment to Section 8 of Article V to increase the mandatory retirement age for Florida judges and justices from 70 to 75 years old.

  • Judges and justices who reach age 75 may continue serving only through temporary assignment or to complete a term where at least one-half has already been served.

  • Amendment requires approval by Florida voters at the next general election or at an earlier special election authorized by law.

  • Updates constitutional language regarding eligibility requirements for justices and judges of all court levels, including Supreme Court, district courts of appeal, circuit courts, and county courts.

Legislative Description

Revising Age Limits for Judges and Justices

Last Action

Died in Civil Justice Subcommittee

3/9/2012

Committee Referrals

Civil Justice Subcommittee10/28/2011

Full Bill Text

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