Massachusetts H34 proposes a constitutional amendment to set a 7-year term for judicial officers, with eligibility for reappointment every 7 years.

Massachusetts H34 proposes a legislative amendment to the state Constitution to change the term of judicial officers. Under the proposal, all judicial officers would hold their offices for a term of 7 years. After the initial term, they would be eligible for reappointment every 7 years, contingent on a majority vote by the council following a public hearing. The governor, with council consent, could remove or retire a judicial officer for cause or due to advanced age or disability. Judges reaching 70 years of age would be retired, subject to pension or allowance provisions.

Massachusetts H34 proposes a constitutional amendment to set a 7-year term for judicial officers, with eligibility for reappointment every 7 years.

Massachusetts H34 proposes a legislative amendment to the state Constitution to change the term of judicial officers. Under the proposal, all judicial officers would hold their offices for a term of 7 years. After the initial term, they would be eligible for reappointment every 7 years, contingent on a majority vote by the council following a public hearing. The governor, with council consent, could remove or retire a judicial officer for cause or due to advanced age or disability. Judges reaching 70 years of age would be retired, subject to pension or allowance provisions.