Bill would prevent North Dakota state agencies from filling vacant spots

BISMARCK — North Dakota state agencies would be prevented from filling open positions for the next few months under a bill introduced by Republican legislative leaders.

Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Ray Holmberg, R-Grand Forks, cited constrained state budgets for the proposal. If passed, state agencies and institutions couldn't fill vacant full-time equivalent employee positions until April 30.

"In a time of reductions we shouldn't be hiring new people," Holmberg said.

House Bill 1303 is scheduled for a hearing in the House Appropriations Committee Tuesday, Jan. 17.

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