MA S386

Bill

MA S386

Supporting working parents who choose to run for public office

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to support working parents who choose to run for public office. Election Laws.

AI Summary

This bill aims to support working parents who choose to run for public office by amending existing election laws. Specifically, it would allow candidates to use campaign funds to cover expenses related to providing child care services while they are performing campaign-related work or attending events. This change is intended to help make it more feasible for working parents, particularly those with young children, to participate in the electoral process as candidates.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (5)

Mike Connolly (D), Jamie Eldridge (D), Ken Gordon (D), Pat Jehlen (D), Jason Lewis (D),

Last Action

Accompanied H2898 (on 04/09/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S386

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S386
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S386.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H111	Relative to the licensure and regulation of au pair and nanny agencies by the Department of Early Education and Care	Accompanied a study order, see H4792	Similar To
H1215	Promoting radon testing	No further action taken	Similar To
H1488	Establishing a child care tax credit	Accompanied a study order, see H4244	Similar To
H2796	Providing immediate childcare assistance to homeless families	Accompanied a new draft, see H4293	Similar To
H2898	Supporting working parents who choose to run for public office	No further action taken	Replaced by
H799	Increasing parental involvement with childcare	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
S1243	Relative to radon testing	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1589	Establishing a tax credit for child care	Accompanied a study order, see S2497	Similar To
S257	Providing immediate childcare assistance to homeless families	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To

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