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Committee advances bill letting military retirees apply for firefighter jobs beyond current age limit
CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE - SENATE · January 29, 2019
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Summary
The committee passed SB54 to allow military retirees three years from retirement to apply for firefighter positions, aiming to ease the transition for veterans; supporters said physical standards remain unchanged and the change simply allows veterans to test for jobs.
Senate Bill 54, sponsored by Senator Jane English, received committee approval after testimony from Assistant Chief Beau Buford of the North Little Rock Fire Department. The bill would adjust the maximum-applicant-age rules so that…
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