Expands eligibility for veterans' civil service preference; creates additional preference benefits.

This bill expands New Jersey's civil service hiring preferences for veterans who qualify under federal standards but not current state definitions. It grants disabled veterans meeting federal criteria (5 U.S.C. §2108) 10 extra points on state exam scores, and other veterans meeting federal criteria 5 extra points. These benefits apply only to those passing open competitive exams after the bill's effective date (July following enactment). A constitutional amendment must first be approved by voters to allow the disabled veteran point increase.