Arizona Administrative Code
The Arizona Administrative Code is where the official rules of the state of Arizona are published. The Code is the official compilation of rules that govern state agencies, boards and commissions. The Arizona State Retirement System is responsible for ensuring that all ASRS rules, five-year-review reports and substantive policy statements meet statutory requirements and are clear, concise and understandable. ASRS official rules are published in the Arizona Administrative Code, and can be found in Title 2, Administration, Chapter 8, State Retirement System Board, of the Code. The Secretary of State provides an on-line version of the Code at: Arizona Administrative Code
Please be aware that Arizona Administrative Code is only updated every three months, and that newer rules may be in effect than the ones published in the Code. For newer rules, please access the Arizona Administrative Register.
Each year, the ASRS publishes a Regulatory Agenda listing the rulemaking actions the agency plans to take in the coming year. Below are the annual (calendar year) ASRS Regulatory Agendas:
Information on Rules
Explanation of Rules
Explanation of Substantive Policy Statements
ASRS Rules Procedures
Rulemaking Moratorium
Public Participation
There are multiple opportunities for members of the public to participate in and comment on the rulemaking process. Members of the public are welcome to contact the ASRS at any time to comment on existing rules. The public may also participate on proposed rules through written and oral comments. The ASRS schedules an Oral Proceeding for each rulemaking that is open to the public for comment. Oral Proceedings on ASRS proposed rules are generally held at the ASRS Phoenix office, and noticed on this page, under the Rules Under Development column.
For information or to comment on ASRS rules, please contact the ASRS Rules Writer at [email protected]
(Please note: Correspondence to and from this or other ASRS email addresses may be subject to public disclosure under the Arizona Public Records Law.)
Additional Resources
The Arizona Administrative Code is where the official rules of the state of Arizona are published. Please be aware that updates are published every three months and newer rules may be in effect.
Arizona Administrative Register
The Arizona Administrative Register is the official publication for tracking rulemaking actions from concept to completion. It is published regularly by the Secretary of State.
The Secretary of State is the official publisher of the Arizona Administrative Code and the Arizona Administrative Register. The Secretary of State does not interpret or enforce administrative rules.
Governor's Regulatory Review Council
The Governor's Regulatory Review Council (GRRC) is a council of seven members appointed by the Governor to review agency rulemakings and Five-year Review Reports. Before submitting a Notice of Final Rulemaking to the Secretary of State for publication in the Arizona Administrative Register, an agency must obtain approval from GRRC. The council meets twice a month.
ASRS Five-year Review Report
Every five years, the ASRS is required to review its rules and submit a Five-year Review Report to the GRRC. If the agency does not review a rule as scheduled, the rule will expire by operation of laws. The schedule of the Five-year Review Report due dates can be viewed on the GRRC website.
In 2026, the ASRS reviewed all of its rules in 2 A.A.C. 8, Articles 6, 7, and 9 and obtained approval from the GRRC at the May 5, 2026 GRRC meeting. The final report approved by the GRRC is located in the documents below.
ASRS Five-year Review Summary - Articles 6, 7, and 9
In 2025, the ASRS reviewed all of its rules in 2 A.A.C 8, Articles 1, 2, 4 and 5 and obtained approval from the GRRC at the October 7, 2025 GRRC meeting. The final report approved by the GRRC is located in the document below.
ASRS Five-year Review Summary - Articles 1, 2, 4, and 5
In 2022, the ASRS reviewed all of its rules in 2 A.A.C. 8, Articles 3 and 8 and obtained approval from the GRRC at the April 4, 2023 GRRC meeting. The final report approved by the GRRC is located in the document below.
ASRS Five-year Review Summary - Articles 3 & 8
In 2021, the ASRS reviewed all of its rules in 2 A.A.C 8, Articles 6 and 7 and obtained approval from the GRRC at the April 6, 2021 GRRC meeting. The final report approved by the GRRC is located in the document below.
ASRS Five-year Review Summary - Articles 6 & 7
Expired Rules
The ASRS has allowed the following rules to expire and these rules are no longer in effect:
R2-8-113 R2-8-516
R2-8-114 R2-8-517
R2-8-119 R2-8-708
Required Notices
To Petition an agency Rule
A person may petition the ASRS and/or the Governor’s Regulatory Review Council to review an agency rule or agency practice pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1033.
To submit a petition to the Governor’s Regulatory Review Council, visit the council’s website.
To submit a petition to the ASRS, please contact the ASRS Rules Writer at [email protected].
(Please note: Correspondence to and from this or other ASRS email addresses may be subject to public disclosure under the Arizona Public Records Law.)
Rules Under Development
The ASRS is currently engaged in updating its rules related to Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Overpayments. The ASRS filed a Notice of Docket Opening and a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking with the Secretary of State which can be viewed below.
Notice of Docket Opening related to LTD and Overpayments
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking related to LTD and Overpayments
The ASRS will accept comments during business hours as provided in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking through the end of the oral proceeding June 3, 2026. Comments will also be accepted via email at the email address provided in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. Mailed written comments shall be postmarked within 30 days of the published Notice.
An oral proceeding regarding the proposed rules will be held as follows:
Date: June 3, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Virtual Meeting through Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/zwi-kgdbuqu?hs=122&authuser=0 Join by phone: 302-404-6620; PIN: 855 820 331#.
Recent Rules Approved
ASRS official rules are published in the Arizona Administrative Code and can be found in Title 2, Administration, Chapter 8, State Retirement System Board, of the Code.
The following rules were recently updated and will be effective April 18, 2026:
R2-8-104 Notice of Final Rulemaking related to Domestic Relations Orders
Economic Impact Statement - Domestic Relations Orders
R2-8-403 Notice of Final Rulemaking related to Appeals
Economic Impact Statement - Appeals
R2-8-903 Notice of Final Rulemaking related to Average Monthly Salary
