PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Senate has rejected last-minute legislation on a public retirement system issue.

The proposal would have asked voters to authorize the Legislature to halt enrollment in the public pension system for elected officials and judges and create a new defined-contribution plan for new enrollees.

But the measure failed on a 17-13 vote Wednesday as opponents called it a rush-job that needed in-depth study.

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