Ohio requires appointing authorities to eliminate permanent full-time state civil service positions vacant for 90 days or more

Original title: Regards the elimination of vacant state civil service positions

Last action · May 20, 2026: Referred to General GovernmentSponsors: Tex Fischer and 5 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Ohio state agencies and appointing authorities must review vacant positions every 30 days and eliminate any permanent full-time position that has been vacant for 90 days or longer. The must notify the director of administrative services, who will then update the state accordingly.

Why it matters

State agencies face mandatory workforce reductions by cutting long-term vacant civil service positions, altering how state departments manage staffing levels and administrative resources.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

appointing authorities

Must conduct mandatory 30-day vacancy reviews and eliminate permanent full-time positions vacant for 90 days or more.

Directly affected

Director of Administrative Services

Must receive elimination notices and update the state job classification plan.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How often must state appointing authorities review vacant positions?

Appointing authorities must review vacant positions every thirty days.

What triggers the mandatory elimination of a position?

A permanent full-time position must be eliminated if it has been vacant for ninety days or more.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

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May 20, 2026HouseCommittee
Referred to General Government
May 19, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced

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