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Committee approves change allowing part-time PSPRS membership for long-serving officers
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Summary
SB 12-87, which would allow eligible long-serving public-safety employees to move to part‑time status while retaining PSPRS membership and disability eligibility, passed committee with an amendment to define a pro‑rata service formula.
The committee unanimously advanced SB 12-87 after adopting an amendment that creates a pro‑rata formula for part‑time employees who would remain PSPRS (Public Safety Personnel Retirement System) members.
Sponsor Senator Gautman said the change would provide flexibility for experienced officers who need to reduce hours for family care or other personal reasons but want to retain pension eligibility and disability coverage. Supporters from Phoenix and Gilbert police departments and the City of Phoenix said the measure would help retain trained officers who otherwise might resign when family needs arise. Nick Ponder of the League of Arizona Cities and Towns supported the bill and said the amendment avoids actuarial disadvantage by crediting service on a proportional basis.
The committee adopted the Winn amendment and gave the bill a due-pass recommendation with broad support. Members said the change could preserve institutional knowledge and reduce recruitment and training costs.
