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NJ A6046
NJ A6046Allows appointing authorities in Civil Service to hire from or promote within top five eligible candidates.
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Introduced
11/17/2025
11/17/2025
In Committee
11/17/2025
11/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill amends current law to allow appointing authorities in Civil Service to hire from or promote within the top five eligible candidates. Under current law, appointing authorities regulated by the Civil Service Commission must follow a "rule of three." This rule requires the authority to choose from one of the top three eligible candidates from an open competitive or promotional list, taking into consideration veterans' preference. This bill amends current law to allow appointing authorities regulated by the Civil Service Commission to choose from one of the top five eligible candidates from an open competitive or promotional list, taking into consideration veterans' preference.
AI Summary
This bill amends New Jersey Civil Service law to expand the number of eligible candidates from which appointing authorities can select when filling a position, changing the existing "rule of three" to a new "rule of five." Specifically, the bill modifies N.J.S.11A:4-8 to allow certification and appointment from the top five highest-ranked candidates on an open competitive or promotional list, instead of the current top three. This means that when a job vacancy occurs, the Civil Service Commission will now certify five (instead of three) top-ranked candidates, and appointing authorities can choose from among those five candidates. The bill maintains existing provisions about handling tied scores and allows provisional appointments if a permanent appointment is not made from the certified list. The change provides more flexibility to hiring authorities while still preserving the merit-based selection process by drawing from the top-ranked candidates. The bill will take effect immediately upon enactment.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 11/17/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A6046 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A6500/6046_I1.HTM |
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