This bill proposes updates to the Arizona Revised Statutes regarding the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) by allowing retired ASRS members to return to work as prosecutors after a minimum of six months post-retirement while still receiving their retirement benefits. Specifically, it introduces new language that permits these retirees to work as county attorneys, municipal prosecutors, or attorneys general, including their assistants or deputies, without the risk of losing their pension benefits. The bill also clarifies the definition of "prosecutor" and makes technical adjustments to existing statutes.

In addition to the new provisions, the bill removes outdated language that specified the conditions under which a retired member could return to work as a prosecutor. It also updates the acknowledgment process for retirees returning to work, ensuring they file the necessary documentation with their employer within thirty days. Overall, the bill aims to modernize the regulations surrounding retired ASRS members' employment options while maintaining their eligibility for retirement benefits.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 38-766.01, 38-766.02, 38-766, 15-536, 15-538, 15-538.01, 15-539, 15-540, 15-541, 15-542, 15-543, 38-736, 38-737, 38-797.05, 15-1628, 38-743, 38-744
Senate Engrossed Version: 38-766.01, 38-766.02, 38-766, 15-536, 15-538, 15-538.01, 15-539, 15-540, 15-541, 15-542, 15-543, 38-736, 38-737, 38-797.05, 15-1628, 38-743, 38-744