The bill mandates a reduction in appropriations for state government positions that remain unfilled for at least 180 days. Specifically, it stipulates that the general fund and nongeneral fund appropriations for agency operations for the biennium ending June 30, 2025, will be reduced by the amount saved in salary and benefits for any unfilled positions posted during fiscal years 2023, 2024, and 2025. However, this reduction does not apply to positions requiring law enforcement training or any public safety positions. Additionally, the reductions must be reflected in the agency's base budgets for the following fiscal years, 2026 and 2027.

Furthermore, the bill requires the commissioner of management and budget to report to the finance committees of both the Senate and the House of Representatives regarding the spending reductions achieved by each agency under this new provision. The effective date of this section is set for the day following its final enactment.