Bill > HB905

This bill modifies the retirement provisions for judges in Missouri by updating the requirements and benefits for judicial retirement. For judges who first become judges on or after January 1, 2011, the bill establishes two primary retirement pathways: first, judges who are at least 67 years old and have served an aggregate of 12 years can receive full retirement benefits, with a prorated option for those who have served less than 12 years; second, judges who are at least 62 years old and have served an aggregate of 20 years can also receive retirement benefits, similarly with a prorated option for those with less service. The bill introduces a key provision allowing judges who are required to retire at 70 to complete the remainder of their current term. Judges are required to contribute 4% of their compensation to the retirement system, with the state picking up and paying these contributions, which are then treated as employer contributions for tax purposes. The bill also includes detailed provisions about contribution tracking, interest crediting, refund eligibility, and restrictions on receiving retirement compensation while working in certain judicial or government roles. The new provisions will only become effective upon the passage of a corresponding constitutional amendment modifying judicial retirement rules.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB905&year=2025&code=R