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KS SB359
Bill
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary
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AI Summary
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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
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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%
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Maximum retirement benefit increases from 70% to 80% of final average salary for judges retiring under the system
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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