New Jersey A1097 expands the definition of veteran for civil service hiring preference.

New Jersey A1097 amends the definition of veteran for civil service hiring preference by removing the requirement of service for specific lengths of time and broadens the specified locations for eligibility. The bill also adds a definition of disabled veteran and veteran to include persons who served in the active military of the Armed Forces of the United States, was discharged or released under other than dishonorable conditions, applies for civil service preference on or after the date of enactment of this bill, and meets the criteria set forth in the definition of disabled veteran or.

New Jersey A1097 expands the definition of veteran for civil service hiring preference.

New Jersey A1097 amends the definition of veteran for civil service hiring preference by removing the requirement of service for specific lengths of time and broadens the specified locations for eligibility. The bill also adds a definition of disabled veteran and veteran to include persons who served in the active military of the Armed Forces of the United States, was discharged or released under other than dishonorable conditions, applies for civil service preference on or after the date of enactment of this bill, and meets the criteria set forth in the definition of disabled veteran or.