NJ S227

Bill

Permits certain applicants to submit personal statement of veteran status, in lieu of determination of veteran status, prior to issuance of civil service eligible list; requires submission of determination of status prior to employment.

Introduced
01/11/2022

In Committee
01/11/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill permits, for the purpose of receiving veterans' preference in civil service hiring, a person who is in federal active service with the Armed Forces of the United States or a reserve component thereof on the eighth day prior to the issuance of an open competitive eligible list, for which that person received a passing score on an examination, to submit no later than eight days prior to the issuance of that open competitive eligible list a personal sworn statement, in lieu of the Adjutant General's determination of status as a disabled veteran or veteran, certifying that the person will meet the requirements for veterans' preference and receive the determination of status no later than three days prior to employment. Under current law, an applicant for a civil service examination must submit sufficient evidence of veteran or disabled veteran status to the Adjutant General of the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs and receive a determination of status no later than eight days prior to the issuance of a civil service eligible list for which that individual received a passing score on an examination.

AI Summary

This bill permits, for the purpose of receiving veterans' preference in civil service hiring, a person who is in active federal service on the eighth day prior to the issuance of an open competitive eligible list to submit a personal sworn statement, in lieu of the Adjutant General's determination of status as a disabled veteran or veteran, certifying that the person will meet the requirements for veterans' preference and receive the determination of status no later than three days prior to employment. Under current law, an applicant must submit evidence of veteran or disabled veteran status and receive a determination from the Adjutant General no later than eight days prior to the issuance of the eligible list.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Joe Pennacchio (R)*,

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 01/11/2022)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S227

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S227
BillText	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S0500/227_I1.HTM
Bill	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S0500/227_I1.PDF

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A1356	Permits certain applicants to submit personal statement of veteran status, in lieu of determination of veteran status, prior to issuance of civil service eligible list; requires submission of determination of status prior to employment.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee	Carry Over
A2241	Permits certain applicants to submit personal statement of veteran status, in lieu of determination of veteran status, prior to issuance of civil service eligible list; requires submission of determination of status prior to employment.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee	Same As
S1396	Permits certain applicants to submit personal statement of veteran status, in lieu of determination of veteran status, prior to issuance of civil service eligible list; requires submission of determination of status prior to employment.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee	Carry Over

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