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NJ S1259
NJ S1259Permits veterans, for civil service purposes, to be defined as a veteran or disabled veteran under federal or State definition of veteran.
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Introduced
02/03/2022
02/03/2022
In Committee
02/03/2022
02/03/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 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 permits persons who served in the active military of the Armed Forces of the United States and apply for civil service preference on or after the date of enactment of the bill to be defined as a "veteran" or "disabled veteran" for civil service preference, under the federal or the State definitions of "veteran" or "disabled veteran." 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.
AI Summary
This bill permits persons who served in the active military of the Armed Forces of the United States and apply for civil service preference on or after the date of enactment to be defined as a "veteran" or "disabled veteran" for civil service preference, under the federal or the State definitions of those terms. The bill will expand the number of veterans eligible for a civil service preference, without impacting the eligibility status of any veteran currently eligible.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 02/03/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S1259 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S1500/1259_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S1500/1259_I1.PDF |
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