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NJ S3480

Concerns definition of veteran for civil service hiring preference.


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Introduced
02/23/2021
In Committee
02/23/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

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.

AI Summary

This bill changes the definition of "veteran" for civil service hiring preference in New Jersey. It removes the requirement of serving for a specific length of time and broadens the specified locations for eligibility. The bill also adds a definition of "disabled veteran" and "veteran" to include those who served in the active military, were discharged under other than dishonorable conditions, apply for the preference on or after the bill's enactment, and meet the federal criteria. The changes will expand the number of veterans eligible for the civil service preference, but for those who did not serve in wartime, the changes will only apply if the state constitution is amended to permit such veterans to receive the benefit.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

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

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