Bill > H2405

This bill aims to prevent the state system of higher education from reducing its permanent employee positions, specifically those funded under the "01 salaries, Permanent Positions" account, by transferring those funds to accounts for contracted services, such as "03 Contracted Employees Salaries" and "07 Laboratory and Medical Supplies and Expenses," when the intention is to outsource work previously done by state employees. It also stipulates that a "03" consultant, which refers to contracted employees, cannot be hired for a position that would normally be filled by a permanent employee ("01" position) within the higher education system without adhering to the standard procedures for filling job vacancies, including properly advertising the positions.