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Senator · Senate District 3
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History
- Reported and committed to rules
- Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs
Companion bill
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Waives application fees for honorably discharged veterans
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Employees · Sponsor Pamela J. Hunter
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the civil service law, in relation to the waiver of application fees for honorably discharged veterans
Purpose
To assist our veteran community in finding and maintaining meaningful employment.
Summary of specific provisions
Section one provides that the state civil service department shall waive the state application fee for civil service exams taken by honorably discharged veterans
Section two provides that this act shall take effect thirty days after becoming law.
Justification
The men and women who have honorably served our country deserve to have every opportunity afforded to them when they return home and search for employment. Waiving the state application fee for taking civil service examinations is one way that we can show are gratitude for their service and sacrifice, and encourage these hardworking men and women to enter state government. The exam fee is currently waived for unemployed heads of households and those receiving public assistance.
Prior legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
No additional cost to the state. Loss of revenue to be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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