Provides that a veteran must provide evidence of eligibility for veterans' preference in public employment at the time of application for a civil service position.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Representative Evans
Last action: 2025-06-27
Official status: In House Committee
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

2025-06-27 House
In committee upon adjournment.
2025-01-17 House
Referred to Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans.
2025-01-13 House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act says that veterans have to show proof that they can get special preference when they apply for government jobs. They can use any documents that show they qualify. If a public employer decides not to talk with a veteran about being hired for a job, they must write down why they made that choice. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.4).
Provides that a veteran must provide evidence of eligibility for veterans' preference in public employment at the time of application for a civil service position. Provides that evidence may include any documentation demonstrating preference eligibility.
Modifies the law relating to interviews of veterans for vacant civil service positions. Provides that a public employer that does not interview a veteran must provide a written explanation of reasons for the decision.
Relating to: Relating to preferences for veterans in public employment.
Current location: In House Committee