RELATING TO VACANT STATE POSITIONS.

SB 645 requires that any state public service position left unfilled for more than two years be automatically removed from the state budget. This directly affects state agencies and budget planners by mandating the elimination of vacant roles that exceed this timeframe. The key mechanism is a strict two-year vacancy threshold triggering automatic budget removal, without requiring additional legislative action. The bill focuses on budget efficiency by preventing long-term funding for positions that remain unfilled. It does not alter hiring processes or create new positions, only addressing budget allocation for existing vacancies.