This bill amends Chapter 35, Title 67 of the Idaho Code by introducing two new sections: Section 67-3520, known as the Idaho Personnel Reduction Act, and Section 67-3520A, which addresses the reporting of state employee travel expenses. The Idaho Personnel Reduction Act aims to enhance government efficiency by requiring state departments to identify and report vacant full-time equivalent positions (FTP) that have been unfilled for over a year. Departments must submit this information annually by September 1, detailing the job title, duration of vacancy, job description, funding availability, reasons for vacancy, and any requests to retain the positions. The legislature has the authority to eliminate these vacant positions if deemed necessary.

Section 67-3520A focuses on the transparency of state employee travel expenses, mandating that all departments report their travel costs from the previous fiscal year in their annual budget submissions. This includes a breakdown of total travel expenses, purposes of travel, destinations, and specific costs such as airfare and lodging. The intent behind both sections is to reduce government waste and increase public confidence in the state's financial management. The bill declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.