S.999

Permits veterans, for civil service purposes, to be defined as veteran or disabled veteran under federal or State definition of veteran.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S999 allows veterans to be defined as veteran or disabled veteran under federal or State definitions for civil service purposes.

New Jersey S999 amends the civil service preference law to allow individuals who served in the active military of the United States and apply for civil service preference to be defined as a "veteran" or "disabled veteran" under federal or State definitions. This change applies to those discharged or released under other than dishonorable conditions. The bill does not affect the eligibility status of any veteran currently eligible for a civil service preference.

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Where it stands

Current
Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee