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NY S09458

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michelle Hinchey

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Steven Kobie Jackson, a part-time police officer continuously employed by the Town of Woodstock Police Department in Ulster County, would be granted eligibility to take the competitive civil service examination for full-time police officer
  • Waives the age restrictions in Section 58 of the civil service law that would otherwise prevent Jackson from taking the exam
  • Upon passing the examination, Jackson would be eligible for placement on the eligible list for appointment as a full-time police officer with the Woodstock Police Department
  • Jackson must still meet all other merit and fitness requirements under civil service law applicable to full-time police officers
  • Introduced by Senator Hinchey on March 13, 2026, with immediate effective date upon passage

Legislative Description

Allows Steven Kobie Jackson to be eligible to take the civil service exam for the position of police officer for the town of Woodstock police department.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Civil Service and Pensions3/13/2026

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