§7054-B. Veteran preference
1.
Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
A.
"Gold star spouse" means a surviving spouse of a veteran who is eligible to receive a gold star lapel pin under 10 United States Code, Section 1126 (2010).
[RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. B, §70 (COR).]
B.
"Veteran" means a person who has served on active duty in the United States Armed Forces including the Reserves of the United States Armed Forces and the National Guard and received a discharge other than dishonorable.
[PL 2015, c. 438, §2 (NEW).]
C.
"Eligible service member" means a person who is serving on active duty in the United States Armed Forces including the Reserves of the United States Armed Forces and the National Guard and a person actively serving in the Reserves of the United States Armed Forces or the National Guard.
[PL 2025, c. 634, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2025, c. 634, §1 (AMD).]
2.
Interview.
In filling any position in the classified service, the employing agency shall offer an interview to any veteran, gold star spouse or spouse of an eligible service member who meets the minimum qualifications established for the position.
[PL 2025, c. 634, §2 (AMD).]
3.
Retention preference.
In any reduction in personnel in the state service, employees who are veterans, gold star spouses or spouses of eligible service members must be retained in preference to all other competing employees in the same classification with equal seniority, status and performance reviews.
[PL 2025, c. 634, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 438, §2 (NEW). RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. B, §70 (COR). PL 2025, c. 634, §§1-3 (AMD).