Appropriation reduction for state government positions that have been left unfilled for at least 180 days requirement

SF 1169 requires state agencies to reduce their funding for any unfilled positions that remain vacant for 180 days or more after being posted. This applies to most state agency roles (excluding law enforcement and public safety positions) and reduces the general fund and nongeneral fund appropriations by the amount saved from unfilled salary and benefits. The reduced funding must be reflected in agency budgets for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The bill also mandates that the commissioner of management and budget report these reductions to legislative finance committees.