This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that would limit Supreme Court justices to serving no more than 18 years. Currently, Supreme Court justices serve lifetime appointments, and this amendment would fundamentally change that system. If ratified by three-fourths of the states, any sitting justices who have already served 18 or more years would have their terms terminated immediately, with the Chief Justice position filled according to law if affected. The resolution requires approval from two-thirds of both the House and Senate before it can be sent to the states for ratification. The bill contains no specific funding requirements or implementation timeline beyond the standard constitutional amendment ratification process.
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