The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current statutes regarding the payment limitations for accumulated sick leave upon retirement for Arizona officers and employees. Specifically, it would increase the maximum payment an officer or employee can receive from $30,000 to $57,600. Additionally, the bill would make technical changes to the language used in the existing statute, including updating the phrasing of percentages from per cent to percent in various sections. The bill retains the current structure of the payment system based on the number of sick leave hours accrued, which includes payments of 25%, 33%, and 50% of the officer's or employee's salary at their current hourly rate for different ranges of sick leave hours. It also maintains the provision that payments can be made either in a lump sum or in installments over a three-year period. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the financial benefits for retiring officers and employees while ensuring clarity in the statutory language.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 38-615
House Engrossed Version: 38-615