Bill > H0414

This bill introduces the Idaho Personnel Reduction Act and establishes new transparency requirements for state government spending and travel. The first section requires state departments to identify and report on vacant full-time equivalent (FTP) positions that have been unfilled for more than 180 days, with the intent of eliminating these positions and reducing associated budget allocations. Departments must provide detailed information about each vacant position, including job title, length of vacancy, job description, funding availability, and reasons for remaining unfilled. The second section mandates comprehensive reporting of state employee travel expenses, requiring departments to detail total travel costs, purposes, destinations, specific expense breakdowns, and travel dates in their annual budget submissions. The third section focuses on travel transparency for state officials, requiring candidates, elected officials, and officers-elect to report any travel paid for by external entities that is related to governmental purposes or public policy, with a $25 daily late fee for failing to file required reports within 30 days. The bill aims to increase government efficiency, reduce waste, and promote public confidence by enhancing financial and travel-related transparency across Idaho state government.

Budget and Finance

Ways and Means Committee (H)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0414/