Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research | BILL ANALYSIS |
Government Operations & Elections Committee |
HB 1537
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Brief Description: Addressing a veteran's preference for the purpose of public employment.
Sponsors: Representatives O'Ban, Angel, Hayes, Green, Zeiger, Bergquist, Johnson, Ryu, Morrell and Shea.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 2/13/13
Staff: Jasmine Vasavada (786-7301).
Background:
Honorably discharged veterans receive a preference in public employment, upon separation from the military. In all competitive examinations for state and local public employment other than promotional examinations, veterans with a passing score are given bonus points in the form of an added percentage. The percentage varies based on the veteran's status:
Status | Preference |
Served during a period of war or armed conflict and has not received military retirement | 10 percent |
Served during a period of war or armed conflict and is receiving military retirement | 5 percent |
Did not serve during a period of war or armed conflict | 5 percent |
Was called to active military service from employment with the state or any of its political subdivisions | 5 percent, and applies to promotional examinations until the first promotion |
Summary of Bill:
Changes are made to the preference percentages a veteran receives.
Status | Preference |
Served during a period of war or armed conflict | 10 percent |
Did not serve during a period of war or armed conflict | 5 percent |
Was called to active military service from employment with the state or any of its political subdivisions | 5 percent, and applies to promotional examinations until the first promotion |
Veterans may claim the preference in employment upon receipt of separation orders, if the orders indicate an honorable discharge. The preference status becomes permanent upon actual separation.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is passed.