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HI SB2152

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Karl Rhoads

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending Article VI, Section 3 of the Hawaii State Constitution to raise the mandatory retirement age for state justices and judges from 70 to 75 years old.

  • Requires the amendment to be placed on the ballot with the question: "Shall the mandatory retirement age for all state court justices and judges be increased from seventy to seventy-five years of age?"

  • Applies to justices and judges of the supreme court, intermediate appellate court, circuit courts, and district courts.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2050, contingent upon voter approval in accordance with constitutional amendment procedures under Article XVII, Section 3.

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

Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Tuesday, 03-17-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs3/10/2026
Ways and Means2/11/2026
Judiciary1/22/2026

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