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NJ SCR107
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Introduced
6/3/2024
Primary Sponsor
Michael Testa
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AI Summary
- Proposes an amendment to Article VII, Section I, paragraph 2 of the New Jersey Constitution to remove the "in time of war" requirement for veteran civil service hiring preferences
- Would authorize the Legislature to extend civil service hiring preferences to all veterans who served in any branch of the U.S. military or naval forces, regardless of whether their service occurred during wartime
- Currently, only veterans who served during wartime are eligible for civil service hiring preferences in New Jersey
- If passed by the Legislature, the amendment would be placed on the ballot at the next general election occurring more than three months after final agreement
- The ballot question would ask voters whether to approve broadening the hiring preference to include veterans who did not serve in time of war
Legislative Description
Proposes constitutional amendment authorizing Legislature to extend civil service hiring preference to veterans who did not serve in time of war.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
6/3/2024
Committee Referrals
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation6/3/2024
Full Bill Text
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