This bill proposes significant updates to the Arizona Revised Statutes regarding the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS). It introduces provisions that allow part-time municipal police officers, state highway patrol officers, and county sheriffs and deputies to participate in the PSPRS, provided they meet specific criteria, including having at least three years of credited service prior to part-time employment and working between 20 to 30 hours per week. The bill also establishes that part-time employees must enter into a written agreement with their employer before July 1, 2031, to work part-time due to qualifying events, such as the birth or adoption of a child or caring for a serious health condition of an immediate family member.

Additionally, the bill modifies the definition of "credited service" to include compensated periods of part-time service, calculated on a pro-rata basis, and prohibits part-time employees from performing off-duty work for other employers. It also clarifies terms related to immediate family members and qualifying events, ensuring that the new provisions align with existing retirement benefits and regulations. Overall, these changes aim to enhance the retirement options for part-time public safety personnel while maintaining the integrity of the PSPRS.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 38-842, 38-865, 38-865.01, 38-867.02, 38-846.01, 38-843, 38-844.01, 48-803, 48-804, 48-805.01, 28-8423, 28-8424, 28-8426, 9-951, 9-973, 9-911, 9-934, 38-848, 38-881, 38-842.01, 38-881.01, 38-843.04, 38-895.01
Senate Engrossed Version: 38-842, 38-842.03, 38-845, 38-845.03, 38-846.01, 38-865, 38-865.01, 38-867.02, 38-843, 38-844.01, 48-803, 48-804, 48-805.01, 28-8423, 28-8424, 28-8426, 9-951, 9-973, 9-911, 9-934, 38-846, 38-856.05, 38-857, 38-848, 38-881, 38-842.01, 38-881.01, 38-843.04, 38-895.01