This bill amends Section 10-11-8 of the New Mexico Statutes to expand the definition of "peace officers" eligible to return to work under specific conditions after retirement. The new language specifies that a "peace officer" includes not only those appointed by the attorney general or district attorney but also any employee of the state with a duty to maintain public order or make arrests for crime, whether that duty is broad or limited to specific crimes. This change aims to clarify and broaden the scope of who qualifies as a peace officer under the law.

Additionally, the bill outlines the conditions under which retired members can be reemployed by affiliated public employers, particularly focusing on positions such as correctional officers, police officers, and firefighters. It stipulates that retired members must not have been employed by the same employer for at least 90 consecutive days before returning, and they will not accrue service credit during their reemployment. The bill also mandates that contributions be made during this period, and it establishes guidelines for tracking and documenting the employment of reemployed retired members. Overall, the bill seeks to provide more flexibility for retired peace officers to return to work while ensuring that their retirement benefits are managed appropriately.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 10-11-8