Kansas bill proposes rules for judges’ retirement and pensions

The bill would set a required retirement age for some judges. This provision covers judges with four-year terms and judges with longer terms. The printed text shows both ages 75 and 78, so the proposed age is unclear. A judge may finish the term in which they reach age 75, according to the printed text.

The bill text ties judges’ contribution rates to service and retirement benefits. The provisions apply to judges who contribute to the judges’ retirement fund. The printed text does not clearly distinguish proposed rates and service thresholds from existing wording.

The bill text sets a maximum for judges’ yearly retirement payments. These annuity rules cover judges retiring under the judges’ retirement system; the calculation varies by service and membership history. The printed text shows both 70% and 80%, so the proposed maximum is unclear.