2007 Senate Bill 524

Increase judges' pensions

Introduced in the Senate

May 23, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Bruce Patterson (R-7)

To increase the pensions of retired judges up to $900 annually if the balance in the pension fund is considered to be sufficient to prudently support the increase. Also, to increase by 67 percent the pension benefits of a certain narrow class of retired judges.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 6, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Jan. 17, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that does not contain the provison to increase the pensions of retired judges up to $900 annually if the balance in the pension fund is considered to be sufficient to prudently support the increase.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Jan. 22, 2008

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To increase by 67 percent the pension benefits of a certain narrow class of retired judges (those who served less than the 12 years that earns a more generous pension and also had two years of military service - essentially this applies to one judge).

Received in the House

Jan. 22, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary