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A 10828

Provides for a preference for activated members of the New York army national guard or the New York air national guard for competitive examinations

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Lester Chang and 1 co-sponsor

New York bill grants hiring preference to active National Guard members in state competitive civil service examinations.

REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
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Bill Summary · A 10828

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 10828 establishes a hiring preference for active members of the New York Army National Guard and Air National Guard when applying for competitive civil service positions in New York State. The bill aims to prioritize military service members in government employment selection processes.

Why is this important

Veterans and active military personnel often face employment challenges during or after service due to deployment schedules and skill-translation issues. Preference policies can improve job prospects for service members while potentially bringing military discipline and experience into state government roles. This directly affects both the service members seeking employment and the composition of the state workforce.

Potential points of contention

  • Fairness concerns: Non-military applicants may argue that preference systems disadvantage qualified civilians and reduce equal opportunity in competitive exams, raising concerns about merit-based hiring
  • Scope and strength unclear: The bill's language doesn't specify whether this is a "tie-breaker" preference (only when qualifications are equal) or a stronger preference that could override more qualified candidates
  • Practical implementation: Defining "activated members" and administering preference across diverse competitive exams statewide creates administrative complexity and potential inconsistency

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

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