Provides for a preference for activated members of the New York army national guard or the New York air national guard serving during declared state disaster emergencies for competitive examinations for original appointment or promotion.
Impact
By implementing this preference, S08365 aims to enhance the employment opportunities for activated National Guard members within the state civil service system. Members who are activated for a cumulative period of sixty days or more will be entitled to additional credit points, which could significantly affect their ranking in competitive exams. This change is expected to improve the successful employment rate for veterans and active military personnel transitioning into civilian careers, thereby reinforcing the state's commitment to support those who have served.
Summary
S08365 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate that amends the civil service law to provide preference for activated members of the New York Army National Guard and the New York Air National Guard during declared state disaster emergencies. The bill seeks to modify existing statutes to ensure that these members receive additional credit when applying for competitive examinations for original appointment or promotion. The objective is to create an advantage for individuals who have served their state in times of emergency, thus recognizing their contributions to public safety and welfare.
Contention
While the bill enjoys support as a means of providing necessary recognition and assistance to activated service members, there may be concerns regarding its implications for equitable hiring practices. Critics could argue that offering preferential treatment based on military service during emergencies might disadvantage other candidates in the competitive exam process. However, the bill does stipulate that additional credit is awarded only if the candidate meets all other eligibility requirements and qualifies in the examination.
Implementation
Should S08365 become law, it will take effect immediately and will apply to all state disaster emergencies declared on or after January 1, 2025. This timeline allows for necessary adjustments in the civil service examination processes and ensures that the state is prepared to support its military members effectively.
Same As
Provides for a preference for activated members of the New York army national guard or the New York air national guard serving during declared state disaster emergencies for competitive examinations for original appointment or promotion.
Provides for a preference for activated members of the New York army national guard or the New York air national guard serving during declared state disaster emergencies for competitive examinations for original appointment or promotion.
Provides for reimbursement for certain insurance premiums for certain members of the naval militia, New York air, army national guard, and New York guard.
Establishes a weekend child day care assistance program to provide for child day care at a child care provider for New York army and air national guard members on drill weekends.
Permits family leave benefits related to the active service of a spouse, domestic partner, child, or parent of the employee in the New York national guard during a declared state of emergency or other ordered active state service.
Includes New York guard members to the recruitment incentive and retention program for members of the New York state organized militia; permits tuition benefits for post-graduate study.