If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes by requiring the Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) to collect and report a list of all vacant full-time equivalent (FTE) positions that have been vacant for at least 150 days. This new requirement would be added to the existing reporting obligations outlined in section 41-708. Additionally, the bill mandates that each budget unit must eliminate any positions that have been vacant for more than 150 days each fiscal year, with the allocated FTEs adjusted accordingly to reflect these eliminations. The bill also introduces a definition for "budget unit," specifying that it includes various state departments and agencies that handle state funds, while explicitly excluding the Arizona Department of Corrections, the Department of Public Safety, the Arizona Board of Regents, and community colleges. The language regarding the adjustment of allocated FTEs remains unchanged, but the bill clarifies the process and requirements for reporting and eliminating vacant positions, thereby updating the current statutes to enhance accountability and efficiency in state employment practices.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-708, 41-710.03
Senate Engrossed Version: 41-708, 41-710.03