SB19-056
Veterans Employment Preference By Private Employer
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2019 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the ability of private employers to give preference to veterans when making certain employment decisions.
Bill Summary:
The bill allows private employers to give preference to veterans of the armed forces or the National Guard when hiring, promoting, and retaining employees as long as the veterans are as qualified as other individuals. The bill clarifies that employers who adopt a program that gives preferences to veterans are not committing a discriminatory or unfair labor practice.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Committees
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 01/10/2019 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Postpone Senate Bill 19-056 indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 3-2. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 01/30/2019 | Senate | Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely |
| 01/10/2019 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs |