Revision: Feb. 26, 2021, 11:58 a.m.
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.