The bill amends K.S.A. 20-2608 to update the retirement age and eligibility criteria for judges in Kansas. Judges may now retire upon reaching age 65, or age 62 with 10 years of credited service, or when the sum of their age and years of service equals 85. Additionally, judges must retire upon reaching age 75, although they can complete their current term if they turn 75 during that term. A specific provision is included for district magistrate judges in counties with populations of 10,000 or fewer, who must retire upon reaching age 78. The bill also allows judges to retire at age 60 with 10 years of service, with adjustments to their retirement annuity based on their age at retirement.

Furthermore, the bill repeals K.S.A. 20-2608, indicating a significant overhaul of the existing retirement provisions for judges. The new language clarifies the retirement process and annuity calculations for judges retiring before the age of 62, ensuring that the retirement system is updated and streamlined. The act will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 20-2608