The proposed bill would amend the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically section 38-745, to expand the eligibility for credited service in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) to include not only active military service but also temporary personnel service appointed by federal agencies. This change would allow members of ASRS who are called to serve as temporary personnel under the Civilian Reservist Emergency Workforce Act of 2021 (CREW Act) to receive credited service for up to sixty months, similar to those who serve in active military roles. The bill also incorporates references to the CREW Act within the statute.

Additionally, the bill makes several technical changes to the existing language, including the removal of outdated terms and the addition of new provisions that clarify the conditions under which contributions are made and credited for both military and temporary personnel service. This includes stipulations regarding employer contributions, the calculation of compensation during service, and the treatment of members who are unable to return to work due to service-related disabilities or death. Overall, the bill aims to modernize the ASRS by recognizing the contributions of temporary personnel in federal service alongside traditional military service.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 38-745