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NJ AJR90

NJ AJR90
Urges United States Department of Defense and New Jersey Civil Service Commission to permit civil service examinations during deployment.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This joint resolution urges the United States Department of Defense and the New Jersey Civil Service Commission to work together to permit deployed military service members to take civil service examinations while deployed. The ability to participate in civil service examinations during deployment would result in service members being in the civil service system when an employment eligibility list is requested by a public employer seeking to hire, increasing their chances of finding employment after their service. Service members would still need to provide proof of veteran status no later than eight days prior to the issuance of an employment list to receive a hiring preference.

AI Summary

This joint resolution urges the United States Department of Defense (DOD) and the New Jersey Civil Service Commission (CSC) to collaborate and allow military service members to take civil service examinations while they are deployed. The resolution recognizes that service members currently cannot participate in civil service tests during active duty, which limits their employment opportunities after returning from military service. By enabling deployed military personnel to take these examinations, the resolution aims to increase their chances of finding employment when they return home by ensuring they are in the civil service system when public employers request employment eligibility lists. The resolution highlights the sacrifices made by military service members and seeks to provide them with additional support in transitioning back to civilian employment. It calls for the DOD to coordinate with the CSC so that military branches and commanding officers can proctor civil service examinations, potentially using existing computer-based testing methods for management and supervisory positions. If passed, copies of the resolution will be sent to New Jersey's congressional representatives, the DOD Secretary, the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, and the CSC chair.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

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

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