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ID H0264
Bill
AI Summary
HB 264 Summary
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Clarifies definitions of "disabled veteran" (10% or more service-connected disability or Purple Heart recipients), "honorable conditions," and "preference eligible" in Idaho Code Chapter 65
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Adds 5 percentage points to exam ratings for veterans and surviving spouses; adds 10 percentage points for disabled veterans with 10% or more service-connected disabilities
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Requires disabled veterans with 30% or more service-connected disabilities to be offered an interview if they rank in the top 10 qualified applicants, with employers required to interview no more than 10 total applicants
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Establishes employer obligations to notify applicants of veteran preference eligibility requirements, accept late applications from service members (within 120 days of discharge), and allow disabled veterans to apply until selection is made
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Creates new appeal process allowing applicants to file directly in district court if public employer fails to establish internal appeal process within 35 days of written request
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Authorizes Division of Veterans Services and Department of Labor to provide education and technical assistance regarding veteran preference provisions
Legislative Description
Amends and adds to existing law relating to veteran preferences to remove provisions relating to employer obligations relating to veteran preferences; to provide for employer obligations relating to veteran preferences; to revise provisions relating to applicants who are preference eligible; to provide for the application of preference in civil service positions; to revise provisions relating to the addition of points to earned ratings; to revise provisions relating to placement on the register; to revise provisions relating to veterans discharged under honorable conditions who have certain service-connected disabilities; to revise appeal provisions; and to provide for certain education and technical assistance by the Division of Veterans Services and the Department of Labor.
VETERAN PREFERENCES
Last Action
Governor signed Session Law Chapter 284 Effective: 07/01/11
4/11/2011