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NJ S753
NJ S753Allows appointing authorities in Civil Service to hire from or promote within top five eligible candidates.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 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 modifies New Jersey's Civil Service hiring process by allowing appointing authorities, who are government officials responsible for filling positions, to select from the top five eligible candidates on a list instead of the current top three. This change applies to both open competitive exams, where anyone can apply, and promotional exams, for existing employees seeking advancement. The existing "rule of three" required these authorities to choose from only the three highest-ranked individuals, while this bill expands that pool to five, still taking into account veterans' preference, which gives eligible veterans an advantage in hiring.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S753 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1000/753_I1.HTM |
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