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KS SB359

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Mandatory retirement age for judges with four-year terms increases from 75 to 78, while judges with terms longer than four years retain the existing age 75 requirement with the option to finish their current term

  • Reduced contribution rate eligibility changes from 20 to 30 years of service; judges contribute 6% of salary until reaching 30 years of service and age 65, then contribute 2%

  • Maximum retirement benefit increases from 70% to 80% of final average salary for judges retiring under the system

  • Amends K.S.A. 20-2603, 20-2608, and 20-2610; takes effect upon publication in the statute book

Legislative Description

Increasing the mandatory retirement age for certain judges, requiring more years of service prior to receiving a member contribution reduction and increasing the maximum retirement benefit.

Last Action

Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary

1/22/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/22/2026

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