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Introduced
01/16/2025
01/16/2025
In Committee
01/16/2025
01/16/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill establishes a legislative internship program for veterans which will allow members of the Legislature to employ veterans as interns with the approval of the presiding officer of the member's House. The bill requires the veteran legislative internship program to accept applications from veterans who were honorably discharged, released from active duty within the last five years, and at or below the pay grades of E-5 or O-3. Applicants must also have a minimum of a 20 percent service-connected disability rating. Applicants who are Purple Heart recipients are not required to meet the service-connected disability rating to be considered eligible for the program. Any veterans receiving a 20-year or Temporary Early Retirement Authorization retirement are not eligible for the program. Under the bill, veterans who are residents of New Jersey will be granted priority over other applicants to the program. The bill requires participants to complete one work period with the district office of a legislator, which will be established by each legislator prior to employing a veteran as an intern. The legislator may elect to retain the participant for an additional work period if the participant agrees to continue their internship after completion of the initial work period. The duties of the interns are to be decided by the legislator for which they are employed.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a legislative internship program specifically designed to create employment opportunities for veterans in the public policy field in New Jersey. The program allows legislators to hire veterans as interns, with approval from their House's presiding officer, and is open to veterans who have been honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces within the last five years and are at or below pay grades E-5 or O-3. Applicants must have a minimum 20% service-connected disability rating, with an exception for Purple Heart recipients. New Jersey residents will receive priority in the application process. Interns will complete at least one work period in a legislator's district office, with the potential to continue for an additional period. The legislator will determine the specific duties of the intern, which may include participating in legislative activities. The Legislature will seek federal grant funds, such as the "Jobs for Veterans' State Grants" program, to support the internship program and will appropriate necessary funds to implement it. The bill aims to provide veterans with practical experience in legislative work while supporting their professional development.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 01/16/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5204 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5500/5204_I1.HTM |
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