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This bill modifies Missouri state law to allow public officials and candidates to use campaign funds to cover childcare expenses directly related to campaigning or performing official duties. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision that permits campaign contributions to be used for child care expenses that would not have been incurred except for campaign activities or official duties. These childcare expenses must provide for the well-being and protection of the child, with one important restriction: no payments can be made to a member of the candidate's or officeholder's household. The bill fits into existing campaign finance regulations that already outline various permissible uses of campaign funds, such as campaign expenses, official duties, constituency engagement, and charitable contributions. By explicitly allowing childcare expenses, the bill aims to reduce financial barriers for public officials and candidates, particularly those with young children, by providing a way to offset the additional childcare costs associated with political service. The modification is made to Section 130.034 of the Missouri Revised Statutes, which governs the use of campaign contributions.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB347&year=2025&code=R