The General Assembly Raised Bill No. 1521 aims to amend the provisions related to the financial management of state officers' agencies, specifically concerning the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management. The bill repeals Section 3 of public act 24-81 and introduces new language that prohibits the Secretary from reducing expenditures, allotment requisitions, or allotments for the State Treasurer, Secretary of the State, State Comptroller, or Attorney General. Additionally, it explicitly states that the Secretary shall not restrict or impair these officers' ability to recruit or employ personnel in order to meet the financial targets set forth in previous legislation during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.

The intent of this bill is to ensure that state constitutional officers can effectively manage their agencies without facing limitations on staffing and resources imposed by the Office of Policy and Management. By safeguarding their ability to recruit and employ personnel, the bill seeks to enhance the operational capacity of these agencies and maintain their effectiveness in serving the public.