Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 51; Title 8, Chapter 30, Part 3 and Title 58, Chapter 2.
Tennessee SB2428 requires local governmental entities to interview honorably discharged veterans who apply for employment or promotion and mandates that preference be given to these veterans if their qualifications are equal to those of other candidates. The bill affects local government hiring practices and requires state and local application forms to include an option for applicants to declare their veteran status. Key provisions include the interview requirement for veterans and the preference clause in hiring decisions.
Tennessee SB2428 requires local governmental entities to interview honorably discharged veterans who apply for employment or promotion and mandates that preference be given to these veterans if their qualifications are equal to those of other candidates. The bill affects local government hiring practices and requires state and local application forms to include an option for applicants to declare their veteran status. Key provisions include the interview requirement for veterans and the preference clause in hiring decisions.
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