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MO HJR199

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Holly Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Raises the mandatory retirement age for Missouri judges from 70 to 75 years old, excluding municipal judges
  • Submits the constitutional amendment to voters at the November 2026 general election or a special election called by the governor
  • Amends Section 26, Article V of the Missouri Constitution
  • Adds gender-neutral language ("his or her," "he or she") to provisions regarding senior judge assignments
  • Preserves existing provisions allowing judges to retire earlier than the mandatory age and to serve as senior judges after retirement

Legislative Description

Proposes a constitutional amendment changing the retirement age of judges

Last Action

Read Second Time (H)

3/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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