The proposed bill, if enacted, would 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 a new provision 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 affecting their eligibility for retirement benefits. This change is marked by the insertion of new language that defines "prosecutor" to include various legal roles such as county attorneys and municipal prosecutors.

Additionally, the bill makes several technical adjustments, including the removal of outdated language and the clarification of existing provisions. It deletes certain references to previous statutes and expands the definition of "prosecutor" to encompass assistant or deputy roles. The bill also modifies the acknowledgment requirement for retired members returning to work, ensuring that they must file an acknowledgment with their employer within thirty days of their return. Overall, these updates aim to streamline the process for retired ASRS members wishing 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