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NJ SCR95

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Testa

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending Article VII, Section I, paragraph 2 of the New Jersey Constitution to remove the "in time of war" restriction from civil service hiring preferences for veterans
  • Currently, only veterans who served during wartime are eligible for civil service hiring preferences; this amendment would allow the Legislature to extend that preference to all veterans regardless of when they served
  • Would be placed on the ballot at the next general election occurring more than three months after legislative approval
  • Sponsored by Senator Michael L. Testa, Jr. (District 1) and Senator Raj Mukherji (District 32), introduced February 9, 2026
  • The amendment itself does not automatically grant the preference—it authorizes the Legislature to pass laws extending eligibility to peacetime veterans

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

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation2/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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