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BILL NUMBER:S718
Title of bill
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY proposing an amendment to section 6 of article 5 of the constitution, in relation to veterans' credits for civil service appointments and promotions
Purpose or general idea of bill
This legislation increases the point of credit for veterans and disabled veterans with regard to civil service appointments and promotions.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 amends section 85 of the civil service law to increase from 10 to 15 additional points on an appointment exam for disabled veterans, and 7.5 points on a promotional exam. Also increases from 5 to 10 additional credit for non-disabled veterans for original exams, and from 2.5 points to 5 on a promotional exam.
Justification
Veterans across New York State are struggling to find employment in private-sector industries hit hard by the recession. Unemployment among all veterans in New York is over 7 percent. Unemployment has reached a staggering 20 percent for veterans under the age of 30 who recently returned from Iraq and Afghanistan. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a significant number of recently returned veterans have reported service-connected disabilities.
Our servicemen and women put their lives on the line to protect our freedom. We are therefore responsible for enhancing their economic opportunities to provide for themselves and for their families when they return home. This bill will achieve this by providing tax relief to businesses that hire returning and wounded veterans.
Prior legislative history
S.6081 of 2011-2012
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
RESOLVED (if the Assembly concur), That the foregoing be referred to the first regular legislative session convening after the next succeeding general election of members of the assembly, and, in conformity with section 1 of article 19 of the constitution, be published for 3 months previous to the time of such election.
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