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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.
Read more: http://www.inforum.com/news/4198615-bill-would-prevent-north-dakota-state-agencies-filling-vacant-spots