Bill > S3480

Introduced Session

Under current law, a veteran is eligible for a civil service hiring preference if the person served during specified dates or in specified locations, and in some instances, for a specific length of time. This bill changes the definition of veteran for civil service hiring preference by removing the requirement of service for specific lengths of time and broadens the specified locations for eligibility. This bill also adds a definition of disabled veteran and veteran to include persons who served in the active military of the Armed Forces of the United States, was discharged or released under other than dishonorable conditions, applies for civil service preference on or after the date of enactment of this bill, and meets the criteria set forth in the definition of disabled veteran or veteran under federal law. This bill will not impact the eligibility status of any veteran currently eligible for a civil service preference. The bill will expand the number of veterans eligible for a civil service preference. For veterans who would be eligible under federal law pursuant to this bill but who did not serve in time of war or conflict, the changes provided by this bill will apply only if an amendment to the State constitution is approved by the voters to permit such veterans to receive the benefit.

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Kristin Corrado (R)*, 

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 02/23/2021)