An Act Regarding Retirement Benefits And Salary Adjustments For Judicial Employees

This bill allows judicial employees in Maine to retire with 35 years of service instead of waiting until age 65. It requires the state to cover 100% of health insurance premiums for these retirees until they turn 65 or qualify for Medicare. The bill also directs the state to use savings from these retirements to fund salary increases for current judicial branch employees, prioritizing positions identified as underpaid compared to regional and national standards. These changes apply to judicial employees covered under Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 17851.