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A 4769

Relates to additional credit allowed veterans in competitive examinations

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Karl Brabenec

Authorizes extra exam credit for veterans in competitive exams for state/local jobs, boosting veterans' chances of securing public-sector positions.

REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
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Bill Summary · A 4769

Legislative Summary: Assembly Bill A 4769 – Additional Credit for Veterans in Competitive Examinations

Overview

A 4769 is a New York State bill titled “Relates to additional credit allowed veterans in competitive examinations.” The bill would authorize an additional credit for veterans when taking competitive examinations for public sector positions. The bill is currently in the committee stage, having been referred to the Governmental Employees committee on February 6, 2025.

Purpose and Intent

  • The core aim is to recognize veterans’ military service by providing them with additional credit in the scoring of competitive examinations for state or local government positions.
  • This aligns with veteran preference policies by offering a scorings boost intended to facilitate veterans’ access to public-sector employment.

Key Provisions (Based on Title and Filing Information)

  • The bill would authorize the awarding of additional credit to veterans in the scoring of competitive examinations.
  • Specific details—such as eligibility criteria (which veterans qualify), the amount or unit of credit (points or percentage), how the credit interacts with other preferences, and the timing of when the credit applies—would be defined in the bill’s text.
  • As introduced, the exact mechanisms and thresholds are not provided in the summary materials available.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Veterans who apply for competitive examinations for state or local government positions.
  • State and local agencies administering civil service or competitive exams.
  • Entities responsible for implementing veteran preference policies and scoring rules.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: February 6, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Governmental Employees committee.
  • Legislative actions recorded: Two identical referrals on February 6, 2025 (both listed as REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES).
  • Sponsor: Karl Brabenec (primary).

Related Legislation

  • Related Assembly bills from prior sessions: A 5821, A 5563, A 5549, A 5626, A 5451.
  • Companion Senate bill: S 6726 (listed as a companion in two entries).
  • The presence of multiple related bills suggests ongoing interest in veteran credit within competitive examinations across sessions.

Potential Impact and Considerations

  • Public Sector Hiring: If enacted, could increase veteran representation in state and local government by giving veterans an advantage in competitive exams.
  • Administrative Implementation: Will require rules or amendments to existing civil service scoring systems to incorporate the additional credit.
  • Fiscal Implications: The credit could have cost implications depending on the magnitude of the credit and its effect on hiring outcomes; fiscal analysis would be needed as the bill advances.
  • Interaction with Other Preferences: The bill would need to clarify how the veteran credit interacts with existing veteran preference policies and any other scoring adjustments.

Next Steps

  • Monitor committee hearings and subsequent floor actions for the exact text, eligibility details, credit amount, and implementation timeline.
  • Compare with related bills (A 5821, A 5563, A 5549, A 5626, A 5451, and S 6726) to understand harmonized or differing approaches to veteran credit in examinations.

Note: This summary reflects information available from the bill’s introductory data. The full bill text is necessary to provide precise provisions, qualification criteria, and numeric credits.

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

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