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NJ A781
NJ A781Allows 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 amends existing Civil Service law to allow appointing authorities, those responsible for hiring and promotions within government agencies, to select from a larger pool of qualified candidates. Previously, under the "rule of three," these authorities were restricted to choosing from the top three eligible individuals on a list of candidates who passed an exam or were promoted from within. This bill expands that selection pool to the top five eligible candidates, still taking into account veterans' preference, which gives preference to eligible veterans in hiring and promotion. This change applies to both open competitive lists, for external hiring, and promotional lists, for internal advancement, and aims to provide appointing authorities with more flexibility in filling positions.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A781 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1000/781_I1.HTM |
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