The New Jersey State Bar Association supports S2817 (Gopal)/A4624 (Downey), which allows active duty service members to provide a document other than a DD-214 when claiming a veterans’ preference for civil service.
The Association supports this proposed legislation because it will help active duty service members seeking veterans’ preferences for civil service purposes as they anticipate their discharge from active duty. The bill ultimately provides active duty service members the opportunity to begin the process of securing a veterans’ preference on a civil service application before receipt of a DD-214, making for a smoother transition from active duty to civil service.
For the reasons set forth above, the New Jersey State Bar Association supports S2817/A4624 and urges you to vote yes to this legislation.