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HI HB1528

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Garrett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending Article VI, Section 3 of the Hawaii State Constitution to raise the mandatory retirement age for all state justices and judges from 70 to 75 years old
  • The amendment would apply to justices and judges of the supreme court, intermediate appellate court, circuit courts, and district courts
  • Voters would decide the amendment through a ballot question asking whether to approve the increase in mandatory retirement age
  • The amendment takes effect upon compliance with Article XVII, Section 3 of the Hawaii State Constitution, which governs the constitutional amendment process

Legislative Description

Proposing An Amendment To Article Vi, Section 3, Of The Hawaii State Constitution To Increase The Mandatory Retirement Age For State Justices And Judges.

Constitutional Amendment

Last Action

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/12/2026
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs1/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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