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Bill > A2557
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would require counties and municipalities that have not adopted the provisions of Title 11A, Civil Service, of the New Jersey Statutes to provide a hiring preference to veterans. In order to be eligible for preferential treatment when applying for employment with a county or municipality, the veteran must be at least equally qualified with any non-veteran candidate for the position to be filled. The bill does not modify any provision of chapter 14 of Title 40A of the New Jersey Statutes concerning preference given to veterans with regard to employment in police and fire departments.
AI Summary
This bill would require counties and municipalities in New Jersey that have not adopted the state's civil service system to provide a hiring preference to veterans, as long as the veteran and non-veteran candidates are equally qualified for the position. The bill does not modify existing laws that give preference to veterans applying for positions in police and fire departments.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A2557 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A3000/2557_I1.HTM |
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