House Sponsors: MENDOZA-ACEVEDO-YARBROUGH. Short description: MWRD-VETERANS PREFERENCE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Act. Rewrites and simplifies the provisions relating to veteran's preference. Provides that veterans are entitled to a preference of 5 points to be added to their final grade on any promotional examination held on or after the effective date. Deletes a provision prohibiting a person from receiving a veterans' preference more than once. Deletes a provision that a person entitled to a preference does not have to furnish evidence of honorable discharge from the armed forces before the examination. Effective January 1, 2002. STATE MANDATES NOTE (Dept. of Commerce and Community Affairs) In the opinion of DCCA, HB 473 does not create a State mandate under the State Mandates Act. HOME RULE NOTE (Dept. of Commerce and Community Affairs) This legislation does not relate to a home rule unit of local government. Therefore, in the opinion of DCCA, HB 473 does not pre-empt home rule authority. FISCAL NOTE (Dept. of Commerce and Community Affairs) HB 473 will not impose a fiscal impact on DCCA. According to information provided by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, the legislation simplifies the statute that relates to veteran's preference for promotional appointment and will impose only minor administrative costs. Therefore, HB 473 does not impose a significant fiscal impact on the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. Last action on Bill: THIRD READING/STANDARD DEBATE/LOST 036-066-014 Last action date: APR-05-2001 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status