The bill amends K.S.A. 20-2608 to update the retirement age and service requirements for judges in Kansas. Judges may 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. Judges must retire at age 75, although those who reach this age may complete their current term. Additionally, district magistrate judges in counties with populations of 10,000 or fewer must retire at age 78. The bill also allows judges to retire at age 60 with 10 years of service, with specific calculations for retirement annuities based on their age at retirement.

Furthermore, the bill repeals the existing K.S.A. 20-2608, indicating a significant overhaul of the retirement provisions for judges. The new language clarifies the retirement process and annuity calculations, ensuring that judges have clear guidelines regarding their retirement options. The act will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 20-2608