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HI HB1528
HI HB1528Proposing An Amendment To Article Vi, Section 3, Of The Hawaii State Constitution To Increase The Mandatory Retirement Age For State Justices And Judges.
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Proposes a constitutional amendment to increase the mandatory retirement age for justices and judges from seventy to seventyfive years of age. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill proposes an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution to increase the mandatory retirement age for all state court justices and judges from seventy to seventy-five years old. The current law, found in Article VI, Section 3 of the Hawaii State Constitution, specifies that justices and judges must retire upon reaching the age of seventy. This bill seeks to change that age to seventy-five, meaning judges and justices can continue serving on the bench for an additional five years. This change would require voter approval, and the bill outlines the question that will be presented on the ballot for citizens to decide.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). (on 02/12/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1528&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1528_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB1528_HD1_HSCR228-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB1528_HD1_HSCR228-26_.pdf |
| HB1528_TESTIMONY_JHA_02-04-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1528_TESTIMONY_JHA_02-04-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1528_.HTM |
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