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ACR 98

Proposes constitutional amendment authorizing Legislature to extend civil service hiring preference to veterans who did not serve in time of war.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Dawn Fantasia and 4 co-sponsors

Would amend the state constitution to let lawmakers extend civil-service hiring preferences to peacetime veterans, with details set by future law and voter approval required.

Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
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Bill Summary · ACR 98

ACR 98 — Summary

Overview / Purpose

ACR 98 is presented as a concurrent resolution proposing a state constitutional amendment to authorize the Legislature to extend civil‑service hiring preference to veterans who did not serve during a time of war. As a proposed constitutional amendment, it would not itself set the specific preference rate or mechanics; rather, it would remove or modify a constitutional limitation so the Legislature could enact statutory preferences for peacetime veterans.

Important note: the materials provided contain conflicting content. The formal “Bill Text” included in the packet is a separate concurrent resolution condemning violent interference with federal immigration enforcement in Los Angeles and urging the Governor to restore order. That text appears unrelated to the synopsis and title about veterans’ civil‑service preference. The summary below highlights both the veterans amendment proposal (per the bill title/synopsis) and the unrelated law‑enforcement/immigration resolution text that appears in the submitted version.

Key provisions (as described by the synopsis)

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment that would authorize the state Legislature to extend a civil‑service hiring preference to veterans who did not serve in time of war (i.e., peacetime veterans).
  • The resolution itself does not specify percentage of preference, classes of positions, or implementation details; those would be set later by statute if the constitutional change is approved.
  • Because this is a concurrent resolution proposing a constitutional amendment, further legislative action and placement on a statewide ballot for voter ratification would be required under the state’s constitutional amendment process.

Alternate / conflicting text included

The legislative text included in the packet (unrelated to the veterans amendment) is a separate concurrent resolution that:
- Condemns violent attacks on federal law enforcement officers during immigration enforcement operations in the City of Los Angeles (incident dated June 6, 2025).
- Calls for an immediate end to policies the text describes as obstructing lawful immigration enforcement and urges the Governor to restore law and order and support full cooperation among federal, state, and local law enforcement.
- The packet identifies Fiscal Committee: YES and lists sponsors and co‑sponsors (see below).

Who would be affected

  • Veterans: If the amendment is adopted and implementing legislation is enacted, veterans who served during peacetime could become eligible for civil‑service hiring preferences.
  • State and local civil‑service hiring authorities: Agencies would need to modify hiring rules, certification processes, and applicant scoring to implement any new statutory preferences.
  • Job applicants generally: Expanded preference could change competitive rankings in hiring for covered positions.
  • Fiscal/administrative bodies: Potential administrative costs and small fiscal effects associated with implementing and monitoring preferences.

Procedural status & timeline

  • Introduced: June 12, 2025 (packet lists introduced and to print; “From printer” 2025‑06‑13).
  • Referred to: Assembly Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee (as provided).
  • Classification: concurrent resolution proposing a constitutional amendment — would require further legislative approvals and voter ratification per the state’s amendment process.
  • Fiscal Committee: YES (packet indicates fiscal committee review).

Sponsors / Related bills

  • Listed sponsors in the materials: Assemblywoman Cleopatra G. Tucker (District 28) and Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia (District 24); co‑sponsored by Assemblymen Rumpf, Myhre and Sauickie.
  • Related/companion measure: SCR 107 (companion).

Notes / Recommended next steps

  • The submitted packet contains inconsistent/duplicative material (veterans amendment synopsis vs. an immigration enforcement condemnation resolution). Verify the official bill text with the legislative clerk or bill tracking site to determine which measure is intended under ACR 98 and to obtain the corrected/enacted language.
  • Monitor the Assembly Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee for hearings and any fiscal analyses that would estimate costs or implementation impacts if the amendment and subsequent statutes are adopted.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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