Section 25-9-303 - Preference for veterans in appointment, promotion and layoffs; additional preference for veterans with disabilities(1) The State Personnel Board shall grant each veteran who is fully qualified preference over other applicants for an initial or promotional appointment. Disabled veterans shall be given additional preference.(2) In establishing a layoff formula or procedure, the State Personnel Board shall grant preference to veterans and additional preference to disabled veterans.Laws, 1980, ch. 346, § 2, eff. 2/1/1981.