Includes persons holding positions by appointment or employment in the organized militia of the state as public employees

This bill amends New York's civil service law to explicitly include individuals holding positions by appointment or employment in the state's organized militia (such as the National Guard) within the definition of "public employee." It directly affects militia members serving in these roles by classifying them as public employees under the law. The change modifies the legal definition but excludes these individuals from certain provisions related to collective bargaining (sections 210 and 211) while including them in the general definition for other purposes. The amendment takes effect immediately upon passage.