This bill proposes to amend current statutes regarding the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) to allow retired 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 a retired ASRS member who has terminated direct employment for at least six months to work as a prosecutor for the state, county, city, or town without losing their retirement benefits. The definition of "prosecutor" is also expanded to include county attorneys, municipal prosecutors, and attorneys general, along with their assistants or deputies.

Additionally, the bill makes several technical changes, including the removal of certain requirements related to the return to work of retired members and updates the acknowledgment process for returning to work. It also clarifies that the existing contribution rates for employers will apply to retired members returning to work in positions similar to those they previously held. Overall, the bill aims to provide more flexibility for retired ASRS members seeking to re-enter the workforce in prosecutorial roles while maintaining their 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