Bill > S04542

This bill provides a special exception for Justin Finkle to take the competitive civil service examination for a police officer position with the Albany County Sheriff's Office, despite potentially not meeting standard age or other requirements under section 58 of the civil service law. The bill specifically allows Finkle to be eligible to take the exam and potentially be placed on the eligible list for appointment as a full-time police officer, contingent upon his performance on the examination. While granting this specific opportunity, the bill also stipulates that Finkle will still be subject to the same merit and fitness provisions of the civil service law that apply to all full-time police officers. This type of legislative action, often called a "personal bill," creates a unique pathway for an individual to pursue a specific employment opportunity by temporarily waiving certain standard legal restrictions. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4542