State government unfilled positions appropriation reduction required, and law enforcement exception provided.

HF 2174 requires Minnesota state agencies to reduce funding for any unfilled positions that remain vacant for 180 days or more after being posted, applying to positions posted in fiscal years 2023-2025. This reduces general fund and nongeneral fund appropriations by the salary and benefits savings from those unfilled roles, with the cuts reflected in agency budgets for 2026-2027. The bill excludes law enforcement and public safety positions from this requirement and mandates the commissioner of management and budget to report annual savings to legislative finance committees.