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BILL ANALYSIS |
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HB 1065
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in
their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a
statement of legislative intent.
Brief Description: Revising veterans' scoring criteria in examinations.
Sponsors: Representatives Kelley, Morrell, Haigh, Miloscia, Hunt, Seaquist, Conway, P. Sullivan, McDonald, Haler, Moeller, B. Sullivan, Campbell and Hurst.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 1/16/07
Staff: Colleen Kerr (786-7168).
Background:
State law provides that honorably discharged veterans receive preference in public employment.
Some public employment positions require applicants to take a competitive examination. In
those cases, preference is given to veterans by adding a certain percentage to the passing mark,
grade, or rating of an examination. When scoring competitive exams, the state, including all of
its political subdivisions and municipal corporations, must give the scoring criteria status
(preference), as provided for in statute, to qualified veterans.
Summary of Bill:
Clarifies that agencies or private companies who are contracted to administer competitive
examinations for public employment are included in the list of entities that must give veterans
who take a competitive examination the statutory scoring preference.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.