Bill
S 6139
Overview: S 6139, "Entitles every veteran or disabled veteran who has served in more than one time of war additional credit in competitive exams", REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SE
Overview: S 6139, "Entitles every veteran or disabled veteran who has served in more than one time of war additional credit in competitive exams", REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS, Introduced on March 05, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this bill is to provide additional employment opportunities and recognition for veterans who have served in multiple wars or conflicts by granting them additional credit in competitive civil service examinations.
Key Provisions:
- Entitles every veteran or disabled veteran who has served in more than one time of war to receive additional credit in competitive civil service exams
- Specifies that the additional credit shall be 5 points for non-disabled veterans and 10 points for disabled veterans
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Veterans and disabled veterans who have served in multiple wars or conflicts will benefit from the additional exam credits, potentially improving their chances of securing civil service positions
- State and local governments may see an increase in the number of veteran applicants for civil service jobs
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been referred to the Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs Committee for further review. If passed by the legislature and signed into law, the provisions would take effect immediately.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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