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Panel approves change to let some retired ASRS members return as prosecutors after six months without suspending benefits
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Summary
The committee sent SB1034 forward with a due‑pass recommendation. The bill allows a retired Arizona State Retirement System member who returns to work as a state, county, city or town prosecutor after six months of retirement to continue receiving retirement benefits while employed.
Senate Bill 1034 advances from the Appropriations Committee after the committee approved a due‑pass recommendation.
Senate staff described SB1034 as a limited change permitting a retired member of the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) who returns to work after six months to serve as a state, county, city or town prosecutor and continue to receive retirement benefits. The staff analyst noted there are existing return‑to‑work carve‑outs for teachers and others; this bill targets prosecutors to address hiring shortages in some rural areas.
Katya Pratt, assistant analyst with Senate Research, outlined the bill and answered committee questions. Joan Murphy, speaking about rural needs, said the change is aimed at helping counties with prosecutor shortages and described the change as a small tweak to the current law.
Sponsor commentary: Senator Ashley said she would propose an amendment to align the bill with ASRS language and indicated she would hold the bill in committee if a House bill with broader language advances; she told members she intended to amend the bill in committee calendar to reflect ASRS preferences.
The committee approved SB1034; the roll call recorded a majority in favor and one recorded nay. The committee chair moved the bill with a due‑pass recommendation for further action.
