The only way the laid-off employees will be paid is if the Leg specifically authorizes it. Otherwise, no work no pay. For those on leave (which is paid) they will be taken off of leave-with it put back in their account-and they will be laid off.

WDF used to regularly use the "Close hatchery X" as a ploy to get money for other projects. The leg fixed this practice by making each hatchery budget a line-item; money could only be spent there.

You can't spend money without legislative authorization, even if it is a "special" fund. So, no budget, no spend.