New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S09458

Introduced
3/13/26  

Caption

Allows Steven Kobie Jackson to be eligible to take the civil service exam for the position of police officer for the town of Woodstock police department.

Impact

The enactment of S09458 has specific implications for the civil service laws in New York State, particularly concerning eligibility criteria for police officers. By allowing this exemption, the bill directly addresses employment opportunities within local law enforcement, highlighting the importance of facilitating pathways for individuals already serving in part-time capacities to advance their careers. It reflects a trend towards increasing the accessibility of police positions for current part-time officers who are already integrated into their communities.

Summary

Bill S09458 proposes to amend existing civil service law provisions to make Steven Kobie Jackson eligible to take the civil service examination for the position of a police officer within the Town of Woodstock Police Department. This legal change is significant as it overrides specific legal restrictions typically applying to civil service examinations and creates a pathway for Jackson to transition from a part-time to a full-time role as a police officer contingent on his performance in the civil service exam.

Contention

While there may not be explicit contention documented in the available summaries regarding S09458, such individual-based bills often raise discussions about fairness, transparency, and merit in the civil service examination processes. Proponents likely argue that allowing Jackson to sit for the exam enhances the local policing framework by promoting knowledgeable officers familiar with the community, while opponents could question the precedent it sets in providing exemptions based on personal circumstances rather than standardized qualifications.

Companion Bills

NY A10704

Same As Allows Steven Kobie Jackson to be eligible to take the civil service exam for the position of police officer for the town of Woodstock police department.

Previously Filed As

NY A10704

Allows Steven Kobie Jackson to be eligible to take the civil service exam for the position of police officer for the town of Woodstock police department.

NY A07959

Allows Christopher Collins to be eligible to take the civil service exam for the position of police officer with the Saugerties police department.

NY A10941

Authorizes John Raftery to take the competitive civil service exam for the position of police officer and be placed on the eligible civil service list for employment as a full-time police officer for the town of Shawangunk.

NY S09836

Authorizes John Raftery to take the competitive civil service exam for the position of police officer and be placed on the eligible civil service list for employment as a full-time police officer for the town of Shawangunk.

NY S08398

Authorizes Daniel Montalto to take the competitive civil service exam for the position of police officer and be placed on the eligible civil service list for employment as a full-time police officer for the town of Shawangunk.

NY A02733

Authorizes Daniel Montalto to take the competitive civil service exam for the position of police officer and be placed on the eligible civil service list for employment as a full-time police officer for the town of Shawangunk.

NY S09250

Authorizes Janay Gasparini, a part-time police officer, with the town of New Paltz police department to take the civil service examination and be eligible for appointment as a full time police officer for the town of New Paltz.

NY A10303

Authorizes Janay Gasparini, a part-time police officer, with the town of New Paltz police department to take the civil service examination and be eligible for appointment as a full time police officer for the town of New Paltz.

NY S08281

Authorizes Matthew Terpening to take the competitive civil service examination for the position of police officer and be placed on the eligible list for employment as a full-time police officer for the town of Webb, county of Herkimer.

NY A08732

Authorizes Matthew Terpening to take the competitive civil service examination for the position of police officer and be placed on the eligible list for employment as a full-time police officer for the town of Webb, county of Herkimer.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.