Bill > SB175

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to increase the mandatory retirement age for state court justices and judges in Hawaii from 70 to 75 years old. Currently, justices and judges in the supreme court, intermediate appellate court, circuit courts, and district courts are required to retire upon reaching 70 years of age. The proposed amendment would extend their permitted service by five additional years, allowing them to remain on the bench until they turn 75. If approved, the change would apply to all state court justices and judges across different court levels. The amendment would be placed on a ballot for voter approval, with the specific ballot question reading: "Shall the mandatory retirement age for all state court justices and judges be increased from seventy to seventy-five years of age?" This proposed change is part of the standard constitutional amendment process in Hawaii, which requires voter ratification. The bill aims to potentially keep experienced jurists serving on the bench for a longer period, potentially benefiting the judicial system by retaining seasoned legal professionals.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=175&year=2025