Bill > HB2036

This bill amends the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) statutes to expand credit for service to include temporary personnel service by federal agencies, alongside existing provisions for military service. The bill allows ASRS members who are called to active military service or appointed as temporary personnel by a federal agency to receive credited service for up to 60 months. Members can qualify for this service credit if they were an active ASRS member before their service, are part of the military reserves or national guard (or appointed as temporary personnel), and meet specific return-to-work or disability/death conditions. The bill enables employers to continue making contributions based on the member's expected compensation during their absence, and ensures that this temporary service period counts toward total credited service for retirement benefits and eligibility. The changes are designed to provide job and retirement protection for members who serve in military or temporary federal personnel roles, mirroring protections already in place for military service members. The bill is set to be approved and filed on July 1, 2025, and incorporates provisions from federal laws like the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act and the Civilian Reservist Emergency Workforce Act of 2021.

Budget and Finance

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/81693