Rep. Kenney, Straf. 6
February 9, 2021
2021-0291h
06/11
Amendment to CACR 6
Amend the resolution by replacing paragraph I with the following:
I. That article 78 of the second part of the constitution be amended to read as follows:
[Art.] 78. [Judges and Sheriffs, When Disqualified by Age.] No person shall hold the office of [Judge of any Court, or Judge of Probate, or] Sheriff of any county, after he or she has attained the age of seventy years. No person shall hold the office of Judge or serve as a Judge of any court in any case or controversy after he or she has attained the age of 75 years.
Amend the resolution by replacing paragraph IV with the following:
IV. That the wording of the question put to the qualified voters shall be:
"Are you in favor of amending article 78 of the second part of the constitution to read as follows:
[Art.] 78. [Judges and Sheriffs, When Disqualified by Age.] No person shall hold the office of Sheriff of any county, after he or she has attained the age of seventy years. No person shall hold the office of Judge or serve as a Judge of any court in any case or controversy after he or she has attained the age of 75 years."
Amend the resolution by replacing paragraph VII with the following:
VII. Voters' Guide.
AT THE PRESENT TIME, a judge must retire by the age of 70.
IF THE AMENDMENT IS ADOPTED, the retirement age of judges will be raised to 75.
2021-0291h
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This constitutional amendment concurrent resolution extends the time a judge may serve to age 75.
| Date | Body | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 26, 2021 | House | Hearing |
| House | Floor Vote | |
| Jan. 26, 2021 | House | Hearing |
: To Be Introduced and referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
Nov. 3, 2021: To Be Introduced and referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
Feb. 25, 2021: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2021-0291h
: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2021-0291h
Feb. 25, 2021: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 17-4; RC) HC 18 P. 74
: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 17-4; RC) HC 18 P. 74
Jan. 21, 2021: Public Hearing: 01/26/2021 09:30 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/94597513398 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened.
Jan. 26, 2021: Public Hearing: 01/26/2021 09:30 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/94597513398 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened.
Jan. 9, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Judiciary HJ 2 P. 47
Jan. 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Judiciary HJ 2 P. 47