Authorizes Justin Finkle to take the competitive civil service examination for the position of police officer and be placed on the eligible list for employment as a police officer for the Albany county sheriff

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Pat Fahy

Bill S 4542 allows Justin Finkle to take the police officer exam and be eligible for employment with the Albany County Sheriff's Department, enhancing law enforcement recruitment.

SIGNED CHAP.339

Summary of Bill S 4542

Bill Number: S 4542
Title: Authorizes Justin Finkle to take the competitive civil service examination for the position of police officer and be placed on the eligible list for employment as a police officer for the Albany County Sheriff
Status: Signed into law as Chapter 339
Introduced: February 6, 2025

Purpose and Intent

Bill S 4542 is designed to allow an individual, Justin Finkle, to participate in the competitive civil service examination for the role of police officer. The bill specifically aims to ensure that Mr. Finkle is eligible to be placed on the employment list for the Albany County Sheriff's Department, thereby facilitating his potential employment in law enforcement.

Key Provisions

Eligibility for Examination: The bill explicitly authorizes Justin Finkle to take the civil service examination for the position of police officer.

Placement on Eligible List: Upon successful completion of the examination, Mr. Finkle will be placed on the eligible list for employment as a police officer with the Albany County Sheriff’s Department.

Impact

Individual Impact: The primary beneficiary of this legislation is Justin Finkle, who will gain the opportunity to pursue a career in law enforcement through the Albany County Sheriff's Department.

Law Enforcement Community: This bill may also have broader implications for the Albany County Sheriff's Department by potentially increasing the pool of candidates for police officer positions.

Legislative Timeline

February 6, 2025: The bill was referred to the Civil Service and Pensions Committee.

June 9, 2025: The bill passed in the Senate and was delivered to the Assembly.

June 11, 2025: The bill passed in the Assembly, was substituted for companion bill A 789, and returned to the Senate.

August 15, 2025: The bill was delivered to the Governor and subsequently signed into law as Chapter 339.

Related Bills

A 789: This is the companion bill to S 4542, which addresses similar provisions regarding the eligibility of Justin Finkle for the police officer examination.

This summary provides a clear overview of Bill S 4542, highlighting its purpose, key provisions, and the impact it will have on both the individual and the law enforcement community in Albany County.