BILL NUMBER: S6708
SPONSOR: WEBER
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the civil service law, in relation to the award of
competitive civil service status for the spouse or children of military
service persons killed in the line of duty
 
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this legislation is to ease the burden on the families of
deceased service members by allowing the spouses and children of mili-
tary members killed in the line of duty the option to apply for civil
service positions under competitive status.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
This bill adds a new section to the civil service law, 8S-d, to allow
any child or spouse of a member of the United States armed forces; who
has died in the performance of-duty in a time of war, to receive compet-
itive civil service status of the state or any city or civil division
 
JUSTIFICATION:
This legislation would make it easier for the family members of those
killed in the tine of duty to obtain and retain gainful employment After
the passing of a family member in a time war it can be difficult for the
family members left behind to remain financially stable. As a matter of
pragmatism and compassion, this law would help to ensure the financial
viability of deceased service member's families directly following their
death and onward, by allowing a means for family members to compete for
state civil service positions. It would further serve to reward the
service members and their families for their sacrifice.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
2024: A5456 Referred to Governmental Employees
None in Senate
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
No Fiscal Implications
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately.