Veterans - As introduced, requires local governmental entities to invite honorably discharged veterans who apply for employment or promotion to interview; requires preference be given to such veteran if the minimum qualifications and the skills, abilities, competencies, and knowledge of the veteran and any another applicant being interviewed for the position are equal; requires state and local application forms to provide the option for an applicant to declare veteran status. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 51; Title 8, Chapter 30, Part 3 and Title 58, Chapter 2.

Looking ahead

No hearings or votes scheduled.

History

1. 2026
   1. Mar 31Failed in Senate State and Local Government CommitteeLatest
      • Vote recorded SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Failed in Senate State and Local Government Committee 3/31/2026 Failed. Result: fail.Upper
   2. Mar 30Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/31/2026
   3. Mar 25Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/25/2026
   4. Mar 25Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/31/2026
   5. Mar 25Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/31/2026
   6. Mar 24Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/25/2026
   7. Mar 24Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/25/2026
   8. Mar 18Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
   9. Mar 17Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/24/2026
   10. Mar 11Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
   11. Feb 5Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government CommitteeMinor
   12. Feb 2Filed for introductionMinor
   13. Feb 2Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationIntroduced