The bill amends K.S.A. 20-2608 to update the retirement age and service requirements for judges in Kansas. Judges may now retire at age 65, or at 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 at age 75, although those who reach this age may complete their current term. A specific provision is included for district magistrate judges in counties with populations of 10,000 or fewer, requiring them to retire at 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 the previous 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 for judges retiring before the age of 62, ensuring that the retirement benefits are adjusted based on their age and years of service. The act will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 20-2608