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S7618Senate2015-2016 SessionSame asA10281

Authorizes Nicholas Cofield to take the competitive exam for police officer and be placed on the eligible list for such position in the town of Niagara

Sponsor Robert OrttSD-62Affects Finance
Status
Senate Floor Calendar
Impact
Pending
Outcome
Companion signed

Bill progress

Signed via A10281

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Robert Ortt

Senator · Senate District 62

Chair, Mental Health And Developmental Disabilities

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History

  1. Substituted by A10281
  2. Ordered to third reading cal.1791
  3. Committee discharged and committed to rules
  4. Print number 7618a
  5. Amend and recommit to civil service and pensions
  6. Referred to civil service and pensions

Companion bill

The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.

A10281Assembly

Authorizes Nicholas Cofield to take the competitive exam for police officer and be placed on the eligible list for such position in the town of Niagara

Signed by Governor · Sponsor John Ceretto

Signed into law

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Sponsor's memo

Title of bill

An act to authorize Nicholas Cofield to take the competitive civil service examination and be placed on the eligible list for appointment as a full-time police officer for the town of Niagara, county of Niagara

Purpose or general idea of bill

Allows Nicholas Cofield currently employed in the Town of Niagara as a part time police officer to be eligible to take the competitive civil service examination for police officers for the town of Niagara.

Summary of specific provisions

Section 1 allows Nicholas Cofield currently employed in the Town of Niagara to be eligible to take the competitive civil service examination for police officers for the town of Niagara

Section 2 states that Nicholas Cofield is subject to the merit and fitness provisions of the civil service law.

Section 3 is the effective date.

Justification

This legislation simply allows Nicholas Cofield who is currently employed in the town of Niagara as a police officer the opportunity to take the competitive civil service examination for police officers for the town of Niagara. Those over the age of 35 are deemed ineligible to take this exam, Nicholas Cofield is 35 years of age.

Prior legislative history

New Bill.

Fiscal implications

None.

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately.

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