Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to reduce government spending by cutting funding for unfilled job positions within state agencies. The intention is to use budget savings from unfilled positions to decrease the state's financial allocations.

Main Provisions

• Reduction in Appropriations: The bill requires that appropriations from both the general fund and nongeneral funds to any state agency be reduced by the amount saved from salary and benefits for positions that remain unfilled for more than 180 days.
• Application Period: This measure applies specifically to positions posted during the fiscal years 2023, 2024, and 2025.
• Exclusions: Positions requiring law enforcement training and public safety roles are exempt from this reduction.
• Budget Adjustments: Savings obtained from these unfilled positions must be reflected in the agency's base budgets for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• This bill introduces a mandatory budget adjustment based on the duration that positions remain unfilled, promoting efficient use of funds within state agencies. It sets a precedent for reallocating budget savings from unfilled positions to potentially influence future financial planning and allocation.

Reporting Requirements

• The commissioner of management and budget is required to report the reductions in spending to the chairs and ranking minority members of the finance committees in both the Minnesota Senate and House of Representatives.

Relevant Terms

unfilled positions, budget reduction, salary savings, fiscal years, public safety positions, law enforcement training, agency base budgets.