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NJ A5617
NJ A5617Permits local government unit to grant Length of Service Award Program points to certain activated military members.
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Introduced
06/17/2019
06/17/2019
In Committee
06/17/2019
06/17/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill authorizes a municipal or county governing body to grant Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) points to certain volunteer members of fire departments or first aid squads. Under current law, an active volunteer member of an emergency service organization who is deployed to active duty to serve in either the reserve component of the armed forces of the United States or the New Jersey National Guard is prohibited from earning LOSAP points for the period they are deployed. Under this bill, a local governing body may grant LOSAP points to a volunteer who is on State or federal active duty or active duty for training if the person returns to active volunteer status for a period of time equivalent to the time served, unless the person is unable to resume active volunteer status due to death or serious injury. The points credited would be based on the activated volunteer's LOSAP points granted during the calendar year prior to activation. According to the sponsor, these volunteers should not be penalized because of their active military participation.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes local governments to grant Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) points to volunteer members of fire departments or first aid squads who are called to active duty in the military. Under current law, these volunteers are prohibited from earning LOSAP points during their active duty service. This bill allows local governing bodies to grant them LOSAP points based on the points they received in the prior calendar year, provided they return to active volunteer status for an equivalent amount of time, unless they are unable to do so due to death or serious injury. The goal is to prevent these volunteers from being penalized for their military service.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee (on 06/17/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bills/BillView.asp?BillNumber=A5617 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A9999/5617_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A9999/5617_I1.PDF |
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