Authorizes Nicole Longo to take the competitive civil service examination for the position of police sergeant

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Shelley Mayer

Authorizes Nicole Longo to sit for the police sergeant civil service exam as a targeted exception, not altering broader eligibility rules.

REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS

S 7991 — Summary

What the bill would do

S 7991 would authorize a specific individual, Nicole Longo, to take the competitive civil service examination for the position of police sergeant. In other words, it creates a targeted authorization allowing her to participate in the standard competitive testing process for that rank.

Purpose and intent

The bill appears to be a targeted exception or permission aimed at enabling Nicole Longo to compete for the police sergeant position through the normal civil service examination process. It does not appear to establish a general policy change affecting all applicants or broad eligibility rules.

Key provisions

The central provision would authorize Nicole Longo to sit for (take) the competitive civil service examination for the police sergeant position.

The text provided does not indicate any additional changes to eligibility rules, scoring, appointment procedures, or related civil service policies beyond enabling this particular examination participation.

Who would be affected

Primary beneficiary: Nicole Longo (the named individual) would be permitted to participate in the police sergeant examination.

Civil Service and Pensions agencies/commissions would administer or oversee the examination under existing civil service rules.

Potential impact on the pool of candidates for the police sergeant position would be limited to this authorized participant, rather than altering broad hiring or eligibility standards.

Procedural and timeline notes

Introduced: May 15, 2025.

Status: Referred to the Senate Committee on Civil Service and Pensions.

Legislative actions listed: two entries on 2025-05-15 both showing “REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS.”

Sponsor: Shelley Mayer (primary).

Related measures: Companion bill in the Assembly, A 8643 (listed twice as companions).

Additional context and implications

This is a highly targeted bill, focused on a single individual’s eligibility to participate in a specific examination. If enacted, it would not automatically alter broader civil service rules but could raise considerations about individualized waivers or exceptions within the competitive examination framework. See the companion Assembly bill (A 8643) for parallel language and potential policy implications.

Next steps would typically include committee consideration, potential amendments, and votes by both houses, followed by any necessary gubernatorial action to become law.