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- Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs
- Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs
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BILL NUMBER:S1630
Title of bill
An act to amend the civil service law, in relation to veterans credits on competitive examinations
Purpose or general idea of bill
Veterans shall be entitled to receive additional points for competitive examination for original appointment and additional credit in a competitive examination for promotion.
Summary of specific provisions
Disabled veterans shall be entitled to receive 13 points instead of the present 10 for competitive examination for original appointment and 6 points instead of the present 5 in a competitive examination for promotion. Non-disabled veterans shall be entitled to receive 8 points instead of the present 5 in competitive examination for original appointment and 3 1/2 points instead of the present 2 for competitive examination for promotion.
Effects of present law which this bill would alter
Subparagraphs one and two of paragraph (a) of subdivision two of section eighty-five of the civil service law as added by chapter seven hundred ninety of the laws of nineteen hundred fifty-eight.
Justification
New York State residents who sacrifice their lives and often delay personal and professional growth so that the overwhelming majority of our citizens may enjoy peace and prosperity deserve our gratitude and compassion.
Prior legislative history
S.1902 of 2007 01/29/08 Referred to Veterans, Homeland Security & Military Affairs S.91 of 2009 01/07/09 Referred to Veterans, Homeland Security & Military Affairs 01/06/10 Referred to Veterans, Homeland Security & Military Affairs
Effective date
Immediately.
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