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NJ SCR107
NJ SCR107Proposes constitutional amendment authorizing Legislature to extend civil service hiring preference to veterans who did not serve in time of war.
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Introduced
06/03/2024
06/03/2024
In Committee
06/03/2024
06/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This concurrent resolution proposes an amendment to the New Jersey Constitution to allow the Legislature to enact a law to extend the preference given to veterans for hiring for civil service positions. The law would determine the eligibility of veterans for the purpose of hiring preferences for civil service positions. Currently, only veterans who served in time of war receive a hiring preference when applying for civil service positions. This amendment would allow veterans who did not serve in time of war also to receive a hiring preference for civil service positions.
AI Summary
This concurrent resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to modify the existing hiring preferences for veterans in New Jersey's civil service system. Currently, only veterans who served during wartime are eligible for hiring preferences in civil service positions. The proposed amendment would remove the "in time of war" restriction, allowing the state Legislature to potentially extend hiring preferences to all veterans, regardless of whether they served during an official war period. This change would give the Legislature the flexibility to create laws that provide civil service hiring advantages to veterans who served during peacetime or in non-war military operations. If approved by voters in a general election, the amendment would broaden the scope of veteran hiring preferences, potentially creating more employment opportunities for a wider range of veterans in New Jersey's government and public sector jobs. The resolution includes provisions for how the proposed amendment would be presented on the ballot, with a clear explanation for voters about the potential change to veteran hiring preferences.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 06/03/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/SCR107 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/SCR/107_I1.HTM |
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