House Bill 2693 aims to enhance the management of personal service appropriations for vacant positions within West Virginia's government. The bill introduces a new article, designated as Article 1F, which includes provisions for the transfer of appropriations related to vacant positions to a newly created special fund known as the "Division of Personnel Vacant Position Fund." This fund will consist of appropriations for positions that are currently vacant, and agencies are required to deposit any remaining appropriations for such positions into this fund. Additionally, the bill outlines procedures for transferring appropriations during a state of emergency and mandates that an annual report be submitted detailing the status of vacant positions and appropriations.

The bill also amends existing law by adding a new section, 29-6-23a, which establishes the special fund and specifies the conditions under which disbursements can be made from it. The report required by the bill will include information on the number of vacancies, the amount of unused appropriations, and the duration of each vacancy, among other details. This legislative effort seeks to ensure that appropriations are managed with integrity and transparency, preventing funds from being repurposed outside the Legislature's intent.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 29-6-7, 5-1F-1, 5-1F-2, 5-1F-3, 29-6-23a