NJ A2962

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
01/09/2024

In Committee
01/09/2024

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 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 with the Armed Forces or a reserve component on the eighth day prior to the issuance of an open competitive eligible list, for which that person received a passing score, to submit a personal sworn statement certifying they will meet the requirements for veterans' preference, instead of the Adjutant General's determination of status as a disabled veteran or veteran, and to receive the determination of status no later than three days prior to employment. The bill also removes the requirement that the Adjutant General's determination apply only prospectively.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Tennille McCoy (D)*,

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 01/09/2024)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A2962

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A2962
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A3000/2962_I1.HTM

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
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	Carry Over
S227	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
S372	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	Same As

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