Amendment history for N.J.S.A. Title 11A
Every dated enactment, amendment and repeal in the New Jersey Civil Service Act, with the session law that made each change, linked to the section it changed.
Every dated enactment, amendment and repeal in N.J.S.A. Title 11A: 273 of them across 157 sections, from 1986 to 2026. Each entry names the session law that made the change, linked to the section it changed, including the 9 sections the Legislature has repealed.
2026 1 change
- N.J.S.A. 11A:4-15Amended
Working test period
2025 1 change
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-11.1Amended
Title changes in the career service
2023 2 changes
- N.J.S.A. 11A:9-11Enacted
Animal Health Technician, credit hours, required
- N.J.S.A. 11A:7-16Enacted
Civil service law enforcement mentoring program; establishment, maintenance
2022 11 changes
- N.J.S.A. 11A:4-1.3Amended
Certain entry-level law enforcement applicants, exemption from examination requirement
- N.J.S.A. 11A:7-13.1Enacted
Findings, declarations
- N.J.S.A. 11A:7-13.2Enacted
Fast track hiring, advancement process developed, qualified persons with significant disabilities
- N.J.S.A. 11A:7-13.3Enacted
Guidelines, criteria
- N.J.S.A. 11A:7-13.4Enacted
Appointing to an unclassified service position, noncompetitive temporary, permanent position in civil service
- N.J.S.A. 11A:7-13.5Enacted
Request for an interview; eligibility, qualifications
- N.J.S.A. 11A:7-13.6Enacted
Findings, declarations
- N.J.S.A. 11A:7-13.7Enacted
State as a Model Employer of People with Disabilities program developed; purpose, responsibilities
- N.J.S.A. 11A:7-13.8Enacted
Report to Governor, Legislature
- N.J.S.A. 11A:5-1Amended
Definitions
- N.J.S.A. 11A:5-1.1Amended
Veteran status determined for civil service preference
2021 5 changes
- N.J.S.A. 11A:6-17Amended
Supplemental compensation; employees of Rutgers, The State University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rowan University, Montclair State University, and Kean University
- N.J.S.A. 11A:6-6Amended
State administrative leave
- N.J.S.A. 11A:4-1.4Enacted
Development, maintenance of database of entry-level law enforcement officer candidates
- N.J.S.A. 11A:4-1.5Enacted
Notification of candidate status; certification notifications
- N.J.S.A. 11A:4-1.3Enacted
Certain entry-level law enforcement applicants, exemption from examination requirement
2020 10 changes
- N.J.S.A. 11A:6-24.1Amended
Paid holidays granted to State government employees
- N.J.S.A. 11A:6-24.2Enacted
Furlough days taken on paid holiday
- N.J.S.A. 11A:6-24.3Enacted
Inapplicability of chapter 8 of Title 11A
- N.J.S.A. 11A:6-5.2Enacted
Leave of absence for State employee for purpose of donating organ, bone marrow
- N.J.S.A. 11A:7-3Amended
Equal employment opportunity and affirmative action program
- N.J.S.A. 11A:7-15Enacted
Toll-free telephone hotline for State employees to report incidents of discrimination, harassment in the workplace
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-11Amended
Powers and duties of the commission
- N.J.S.A. 11A:3-4.1Enacted
Rules, regulations concerning recordkeeping, record retention
- N.J.S.A. 11A:7-14Enacted
Additional training for public employees responsible for managing and investigating complaints of harassment or discrimination
- N.J.S.A. 11A:8-1Amended
Layoff; inapplicable to those on certain military leave
2019 1 change
- N.J.S.A. 11A:6-5.1Enacted
Donated leave for State employees
2018 2 changes
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-11.1Enacted
Title changes in the career service
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-6aEnacted
Definitions relative to uniform domestic violence policies for public employers
2017 10 changes
- N.J.S.A. 11A:5-6.1Amended
Addition of names of certain servicemembers to certain civil service eligibility lists.
- N.J.S.A. 11A:5-11Amended
Veterans not to be discriminated against because of physical disability.
- N.J.S.A. 11A:6-17Amended
Supplemental compensation; employees of Rutgers, The State University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rowan University, Montclair State University, and Kean University
- N.J.S.A. 11A:6-6Amended
State administrative leave
- N.J.S.A. 11A:7-1Amended
Equal employment opportunity
- N.J.S.A. 11A:7-12Amended
Equal Employment Opportunity Advisory Commission
- N.J.S.A. 11A:7-13Amended
Accommodation for persons with disabilities; waiver of examination.
- N.J.S.A. 11A:7-3Amended
Equal employment opportunity and affirmative action program
- N.J.S.A. 11A:7-5Amended
Department responsibilities
- N.J.S.A. 11A:3-5Amended
Political subdivision unclassified service.
2015 1 change
- N.J.S.A. 11A:4-9Amended
Types of eligible lists
2013 2 changes
- N.J.S.A. 11A:6-17Amended
Supplemental compensation; employees of Rutgers, The State University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rowan University, Montclair State University, and Kean University
- N.J.S.A. 11A:6-6Amended
State administrative leave
2012 4 changes
- N.J.S.A. 11A:5-6.1Enacted
Addition of names of certain servicemembers to certain civil service eligibility lists.
- N.J.S.A. 11A:11-2Amended
Department of Personnel abolished
- N.J.S.A. 11A:11-3Amended
Names
- N.J.S.A. 11A:11-4Amended
Rules
2010 3 changes
- N.J.S.A. 11A:4-1.1Amended
Application fee for examinations; additional fees; uses
- N.J.S.A. 11A:6-19.2Enacted
Cap on compensation for unused sick leave under Title 11A
- N.J.S.A. 11A:6-8Amended
Sick leave injury in State service
2008 93 changes
- N.J.S.A. 11A:10-1Amended
Disapproval of salary
- N.J.S.A. 11A:10-2Amended
Criminal violation of title or order
- N.J.S.A. 11A:10-3Amended
Noncompliance
- N.J.S.A. 11A:10-4Amended
Action for enforcement
- N.J.S.A. 11A:11-1Amended
Merit System Board
- N.J.S.A. 11A:11-2Amended
Department of Personnel abolished
- N.J.S.A. 11A:11-3Amended
Names
- N.J.S.A. 11A:11-4Amended
Rules
- N.J.S.A. 11A:11-5Amended
Pending actions
- N.J.S.A. 11A:11-6Amended
Transfer
- N.J.S.A. 11A:12-1Amended
Inconsistent laws
- N.J.S.A. 11A:12-4Repealed
Implementation
- N.J.S.A. 11A:12-5Repealed
Annual report
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-1Amended
Civil Service Commission established
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-10Repealed
Compensation
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-11Amended
Powers and duties of the commission
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-12Amended
Delegation
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-13Amended
Opportunity for appointing authority hearing, alternative procedures
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-14Amended
Notice to employee of right to appeal, alternative procedures
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-15Amended
Appeal procedure
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-16Amended
Appeal procedure for suspension or fine of five days or less
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-18Amended
Representation
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-19Amended
Authority to increase or decrease penalty imposed
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-2Amended
Implementation
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-20Amended
Forms of disciplinary action
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-22Amended
Back pay, benefits, seniority and reasonable attorney fees
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-24Amended
Protection against reprisals
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-25Repealed
“Law Enforcement Officer Crisis Intervention Services” telephone hotline, “Blue Heart Law Enforcement Assistance Program.”
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-26Repealed
Preparation of referral list
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-27Repealed
Consultation in establishment of hotline
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-28Amended
Law enforcement officers, certain, participation in intergovernmental transfer program
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-3Amended
Members; term; quorum; vacancies; chairperson
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-4Amended
Removal of a commission member other than chairperson of the commission
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-5Amended
Compensation
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-6Amended
Powers and duties
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-7Amended
Subpenas; oaths
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-8Repealed
Commissioner of personnel
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-9Repealed
Term
- N.J.S.A. 11A:3-1Amended
Classification
- N.J.S.A. 11A:3-2Amended
Career service
- N.J.S.A. 11A:3-3Amended
Senior executive service
- N.J.S.A. 11A:3-4Amended
State unclassified service
- N.J.S.A. 11A:3-5Amended
Political subdivision unclassified service.
- N.J.S.A. 11A:3-6Amended
Public hearing required when moving title from career to unclassified service
- N.J.S.A. 11A:3-7Amended
Employee compensation
- N.J.S.A. 11A:3-8Amended
Payroll audits
- N.J.S.A. 11A:4-1Amended
Examinations
- N.J.S.A. 11A:4-1.1Amended
Application fee for examinations; additional fees; uses
- N.J.S.A. 11A:4-1.2Amended
Rules, regulations
- N.J.S.A. 11A:4-11Amended
Removal on criminal record
- N.J.S.A. 11A:4-13Amended
Types of appointment
- N.J.S.A. 11A:4-14Amended
Promotion
- N.J.S.A. 11A:4-15Amended
Working test period
- N.J.S.A. 11A:4-16Amended
Transfer, reassignment and lateral title change
- N.J.S.A. 11A:4-2Amended
Holding of examinations
- N.J.S.A. 11A:4-3Amended
Admission to examinations
- N.J.S.A. 11A:4-4Amended
Eligible lists and certifications
- N.J.S.A. 11A:4-5Amended
Use of eligible list
- N.J.S.A. 11A:4-6Amended
Duration of lists
- N.J.S.A. 11A:4-8Amended
Certification and appointment
- N.J.S.A. 11A:4-9Amended
Types of eligible lists
- N.J.S.A. 11A:5-1.1Amended
Veteran status determined for civil service preference
- N.J.S.A. 11A:5-10Amended
Hearing on dismissal of veteran
- N.J.S.A. 11A:5-11Amended
Veterans not to be discriminated against because of physical disability.
- N.J.S.A. 11A:5-12Amended
Employment or promotion of persons awarded Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Air Force Cross or Navy Cross
- N.J.S.A. 11A:5-13Amended
World War soldiers in employment of a county, municipality or school district; promotion
- N.J.S.A. 11A:5-15Amended
Enforcement
- N.J.S.A. 11A:5-8Amended
Preference in appointment in noncompetitive division
- N.J.S.A. 11A:6-1Amended
Leaves
- N.J.S.A. 11A:6-1.1Amended
Establishment of voluntary furlough program
- N.J.S.A. 11A:6-2Amended
Vacation leave; full-time State employees
- N.J.S.A. 11A:6-23Amended
Supplemental compensation; rules
- N.J.S.A. 11A:6-24Amended
Hours of work, overtime and holiday pay
- N.J.S.A. 11A:6-25Amended
State training programs
- N.J.S.A. 11A:6-25.1Enacted
Programs to improve efficiency, effectiveness of public service
- N.J.S.A. 11A:6-26Amended
Employee career development
- N.J.S.A. 11A:6-27Amended
Political subdivisions
- N.J.S.A. 11A:6-28Amended
Employee performance evaluations
- N.J.S.A. 11A:6-29Amended
Awards committee
- N.J.S.A. 11A:6-3Amended
Vacation leave; full-time political subdivision employees
- N.J.S.A. 11A:6-31Amended
Powers and duties of the committee
- N.J.S.A. 11A:6-8Amended
Sick leave injury in State service
- N.J.S.A. 11A:7-11Amended
Equal Employment Opportunity Advisory Commission; creation
- N.J.S.A. 11A:7-13Amended
Accommodation for persons with disabilities; waiver of examination.
- N.J.S.A. 11A:7-2Amended
Division of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action
- N.J.S.A. 11A:7-3Amended
Equal employment opportunity and affirmative action program
- N.J.S.A. 11A:7-6Amended
Agency affirmative action officer
- N.J.S.A. 11A:7-9Amended
Agency failure to achieve affirmative action goals; penalties
- N.J.S.A. 11A:8-1Amended
Layoff; inapplicable to those on certain military leave
- N.J.S.A. 11A:8-3Amended
Alternatives to layoff
- N.J.S.A. 11A:8-4Amended
Appeals
- N.J.S.A. 11A:9-7Amended
Results certified
- N.J.S.A. 11A:8-1Amended
Layoff; inapplicable to those on certain military leave
2007 4 changes
- N.J.S.A. 11A:5-1Amended
Definitions
- N.J.S.A. 11A:6-19.1Enacted
Payment of accumulated sick leave by political subdivision under civil service
- N.J.S.A. 11A:9-8Repealed
Consolidation of functions
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-25Amended
“Law Enforcement Officer Crisis Intervention Services” telephone hotline, “Blue Heart Law Enforcement Assistance Program.”
2006 2 changes
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-28Enacted
Law enforcement officers, certain, participation in intergovernmental transfer program
- N.J.S.A. 11A:6-12Amended
Leaves of absence for elected and appointed union officials
2005 1 change
- N.J.S.A. 11A:5-1Amended
Definitions
2004 2 changes
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-13Amended
Opportunity for appointing authority hearing, alternative procedures
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-14Amended
Notice to employee of right to appeal, alternative procedures
2003 1 change
- N.J.S.A. 11A:5-1Amended
Definitions
2002 4 changes
- N.J.S.A. 11A:3-5Amended
Political subdivision unclassified service.
- N.J.S.A. 11A:6-10Amended
Leaves of absence for convention attendance
- N.J.S.A. 11A:4-1.1Amended
Application fee for examinations; additional fees; uses
- N.J.S.A. 11A:6-10Amended
Leaves of absence for convention attendance
2001 8 changes
- N.J.S.A. 11A:6-2Amended
Vacation leave; full-time State employees
- N.J.S.A. 11A:6-3Amended
Vacation leave; full-time political subdivision employees
- N.J.S.A. 11A:3-7Amended
Employee compensation
- N.J.S.A. 11A:8-1Amended
Layoff; inapplicable to those on certain military leave
- N.J.S.A. 11A:8-2Amended
Pre-layoff actions
- N.J.S.A. 11A:5-1Amended
Definitions
- N.J.S.A. 11A:5-1Amended
Definitions
- N.J.S.A. 11A:5-1.1Enacted
Veteran status determined for civil service preference
2000 2 changes
- N.J.S.A. 11A:5-1Amended
Definitions
- N.J.S.A. 11A:6-10Amended
Leaves of absence for convention attendance
1999 3 changes
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-25Enacted
“Law Enforcement Officer Crisis Intervention Services” telephone hotline, “Blue Heart Law Enforcement Assistance Program.”
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-26Enacted
Preparation of referral list
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-27Enacted
Consultation in establishment of hotline
1998 2 changes
- N.J.S.A. 11A:4-1.1Amended
Application fee for examinations; additional fees; uses
- N.J.S.A. 11A:5-1Amended
Definitions
1996 1 change
- N.J.S.A. 11A:4-1.1Amended
Application fee for examinations; additional fees; uses
1986 97 changes
- N.J.S.A. 11A:1-1Enacted
Short title.
- N.J.S.A. 11A:1-2Enacted
Declaration of policy
- N.J.S.A. 11A:10-2Enacted
Criminal violation of title or order
- N.J.S.A. 11A:10-3Enacted
Noncompliance
- N.J.S.A. 11A:10-4Enacted
Action for enforcement
- N.J.S.A. 11A:10-5Enacted
Resident actions
- N.J.S.A. 11A:11-3Enacted
Names
- N.J.S.A. 11A:11-4Enacted
Rules
- N.J.S.A. 11A:11-5Enacted
Pending actions
- N.J.S.A. 11A:11-6Enacted
Transfer
- N.J.S.A. 11A:12-4Enacted
Implementation
- N.J.S.A. 11A:12-5Enacted
Annual report
- N.J.S.A. 11A:12-6Enacted
Effective date
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-1Enacted
Civil Service Commission established
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-10Enacted
Compensation
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-11Enacted
Powers and duties of the commission
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-12Enacted
Delegation
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-13Enacted
Opportunity for appointing authority hearing, alternative procedures
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-14Enacted
Notice to employee of right to appeal, alternative procedures
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-15Enacted
Appeal procedure
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-16Enacted
Appeal procedure for suspension or fine of five days or less
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-17Enacted
Use immunity
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-18Enacted
Representation
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-19Enacted
Authority to increase or decrease penalty imposed
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-2Enacted
Implementation
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-20Enacted
Forms of disciplinary action
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-21Enacted
Burden of proof
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-22Enacted
Back pay, benefits, seniority and reasonable attorney fees
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-23Enacted
Political activity limited
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-24Enacted
Protection against reprisals
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-3Enacted
Members; term; quorum; vacancies; chairperson
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-4Enacted
Removal of a commission member other than chairperson of the commission
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-5Enacted
Compensation
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-6Enacted
Powers and duties
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-7Enacted
Subpenas; oaths
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-8Enacted
Commissioner of personnel
- N.J.S.A. 11A:2-9Enacted
Term
- N.J.S.A. 11A:3-1Enacted
Classification
- N.J.S.A. 11A:3-2Enacted
Career service
- N.J.S.A. 11A:3-3Enacted
Senior executive service
- N.J.S.A. 11A:3-4Enacted
State unclassified service
- N.J.S.A. 11A:3-5Enacted
Political subdivision unclassified service.
- N.J.S.A. 11A:3-6Enacted
Public hearing required when moving title from career to unclassified service
- N.J.S.A. 11A:3-8Enacted
Payroll audits
- N.J.S.A. 11A:4-1Enacted
Examinations
- N.J.S.A. 11A:4-10Enacted
Arrests and criminal records
- N.J.S.A. 11A:4-11Enacted
Removal on criminal record
- N.J.S.A. 11A:4-12Enacted
Priority of lists
- N.J.S.A. 11A:4-13Enacted
Types of appointment
- N.J.S.A. 11A:4-14Enacted
Promotion
- N.J.S.A. 11A:4-15Enacted
Working test period
- N.J.S.A. 11A:4-16Enacted
Transfer, reassignment and lateral title change
- N.J.S.A. 11A:4-2Enacted
Holding of examinations
- N.J.S.A. 11A:4-3Enacted
Admission to examinations
- N.J.S.A. 11A:4-4Enacted
Eligible lists and certifications
- N.J.S.A. 11A:4-5Enacted
Use of eligible list
- N.J.S.A. 11A:4-6Enacted
Duration of lists
- N.J.S.A. 11A:4-7Enacted
Exceptions to duration of a list
- N.J.S.A. 11A:4-8Enacted
Certification and appointment
- N.J.S.A. 11A:4-9Enacted
Types of eligible lists
- N.J.S.A. 11A:5-10Enacted
Hearing on dismissal of veteran
- N.J.S.A. 11A:5-11Enacted
Veterans not to be discriminated against because of physical disability.
- N.J.S.A. 11A:5-12Enacted
Employment or promotion of persons awarded Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Air Force Cross or Navy Cross
- N.J.S.A. 11A:5-13Enacted
World War soldiers in employment of a county, municipality or school district; promotion
- N.J.S.A. 11A:5-14Enacted
Veteran police officer or fire fighter in city of first class; examination and promotion
- N.J.S.A. 11A:5-15Enacted
Enforcement
- N.J.S.A. 11A:5-2Enacted
Spouse of disabled veteran or deceased veteran
- N.J.S.A. 11A:5-3Enacted
Parent and spouse of veteran who has died in service
- N.J.S.A. 11A:5-4Enacted
Disabled veterans’ preference
- N.J.S.A. 11A:5-5Enacted
Veterans’ preference
- N.J.S.A. 11A:5-6Enacted
Appointment of veterans
- N.J.S.A. 11A:5-7Enacted
Inapplication of statutes to promotions
- N.J.S.A. 11A:5-8Enacted
Preference in appointment in noncompetitive division
- N.J.S.A. 11A:5-9Enacted
Preference to veterans in layoffs
- N.J.S.A. 11A:7-10Enacted
Citation by governor for attaining affirmative action results
- N.J.S.A. 11A:7-11Enacted
Equal Employment Opportunity Advisory Commission; creation
- N.J.S.A. 11A:7-13Enacted
Accommodation for persons with disabilities; waiver of examination.
- N.J.S.A. 11A:7-2Enacted
Division of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action
- N.J.S.A. 11A:7-3Enacted
Equal employment opportunity and affirmative action program
- N.J.S.A. 11A:7-4Enacted
Agency goals
- N.J.S.A. 11A:7-5Enacted
Department responsibilities
- N.J.S.A. 11A:7-6Enacted
Agency affirmative action officer
- N.J.S.A. 11A:7-7Enacted
Agency accountability for affirmative action plan
- N.J.S.A. 11A:7-8Enacted
Agency affirmative action plan
- N.J.S.A. 11A:7-9Enacted
Agency failure to achieve affirmative action goals; penalties
- N.J.S.A. 11A:8-2Enacted
Pre-layoff actions
- N.J.S.A. 11A:8-3Enacted
Alternatives to layoff
- N.J.S.A. 11A:8-4Enacted
Appeals
- N.J.S.A. 11A:9-10Enacted
Seniority rights
- N.J.S.A. 11A:9-2Enacted
Adoption of title; petition
- N.J.S.A. 11A:9-3Enacted
Adoption of title; question placed on ballot; public notice
- N.J.S.A. 11A:9-4Enacted
Refusal to comply
- N.J.S.A. 11A:9-5Enacted
School districts
- N.J.S.A. 11A:9-6Enacted
Adoption of title; elections
- N.J.S.A. 11A:9-7Enacted
Results certified
- N.J.S.A. 11A:9-8Enacted
Consolidation of functions
- N.J.S.A. 11A:9-9Enacted
Status of employees