Michigan’s mandatory retirement age is something of a misnomer. A judge who reaches the age of 70 isn’t forced to retire that day, month, year, or even term, they just aren’t allowed to run for or be appointed to judicial office again. Or, as the state’s constitution puts it
No person shall be elected or appointed to a judicial office after reaching the age of 70 years.
Under HJR G of 2017, however, that restriction would be repealed. The repeal plan advanced out of the House Judiciary Committee on April 25.
HJR G is just the latest attempt to bring forth such a repeal.
- HJR S and SJR J of 2015/2016 House: Died in committee. Senate: Approved by Senate Judiciary Committee. Died on Senate floor.
- SJR F of 2013/2014 Approved by Senate Judiciary Committee. Died on Senate floor.
- SJR U of 2011/2012 Approved by Senate Judiciary Committee. Died on Senate floor.
- HJR FF of 2007/2008 Filed, never taken up.
