The proposed 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. Furthermore, the bill introduces a definition for "budget unit," specifying that it includes various state departments and agencies that handle state funds, while explicitly excluding certain entities such as the Arizona Department of Corrections and community colleges. The language of the bill also makes conforming changes to ensure consistency with the new provisions. Overall, if enacted, this bill would enhance accountability regarding state employment and budget management by addressing long-term vacancies in state positions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-708, 41-710.04