Bill Text: CA SB1563 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Chaptered
Bill Title: Civil service examinations: veterans' preference.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2012-09-29 - Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 768, Statutes of 2012. [SB1563 Detail]
Download: California-2011-SB1563-Chaptered.html
BILL NUMBER: SB 1563 CHAPTERED
BILL TEXT
CHAPTER 768
FILED WITH SECRETARY OF STATE SEPTEMBER 29, 2012
APPROVED BY GOVERNOR SEPTEMBER 29, 2012
PASSED THE SENATE AUGUST 21, 2012
PASSED THE ASSEMBLY AUGUST 16, 2012
AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY AUGUST 6, 2012
INTRODUCED BY Senator Cannella
FEBRUARY 24, 2012
An act to amend Section 18978 of the Government Code, relating to
civil service.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SB 1563, Cannella. Civil service examinations: veterans'
preference.
The California Constitution authorizes the Legislature to provide
preferences for veterans in civil service positions. Existing civil
service law further requires that veterans be allowed preference
points for civil service employment, as specified. Existing law
provides that disabled veterans who become eligible for certification
from eligible lists by attaining the passing mark established for an
entrance examination held on an open, nonpromotional basis are
allowed 15 additional points. Other veterans are allowed 10
additional points.
This bill would specify that veterans who have completed
acceptable training in the United States Armed Forces as military law
enforcement officers shall be allowed 15 additional points for any
entrance examination for a peace officer position. The bill would
require the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training to
establish, by regulation, what constitutes "acceptable training" for
purposes of this provision. The bill would also declare the
Legislature's intent to simplify and expedite the process by which
veterans who have completed acceptable training in the United States
Armed Forces may become California peace officers.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. It is the intent of the Legislature to simplify and
expedite the process by which veterans who have completed acceptable
training in the United States Armed Forces may become California
peace officers.
SEC. 2. Section 18978 of the Government Code is amended to read:
18978. (a) For any entrance examination held on an open,
nonpromotional basis pursuant to Section 18950, a veteran who becomes
eligible for certification from eligible lists by attaining the
passing mark established for the examination, shall be allowed the
following additional credits:
(1) Disabled veterans, 15 points.
(2) Veterans who have completed acceptable training in the United
States Armed Forces as military law enforcement officers, 15 points,
for an entrance examination for a peace officer position. The
Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training shall establish,
by regulation, what constitutes "acceptable training" for purposes of
this paragraph.
(3) Other veterans, 10 points.
(b) For purposes of this section, "veteran" and "disabled veteran"
have the same meaning as those terms are used in Sections 18973 and
18973.1.
(c) Individuals who received veterans points under this section
are not eligible for career credits pursuant to Sections 18950.1,
18951, and 18951.5.
