MA H2898

Bill

Supporting working parents who choose to run for public office

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
04/09/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to child care expenses for candidates while performing work or attending certain campaign events. Election Laws.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend the existing law to allow candidates for public office to use campaign funds to cover expenses related to the provision of child care services while they are performing work or attending events directly related to their campaign. This change aims to support working parents who choose to run for public office by providing them with additional resources to manage the costs associated with their campaign activities.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (11)

Mike Connolly (D)*, Christine Barber (D), Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D), Natalie Higgins (D), Pat Jehlen (D), Jack Lewis (D), Juana Matias (D), Joan Meschino (D), Denise Provost (D), Dave Rogers (D), Bud Williams (D),

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2898

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2898
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2898.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
H1488	Establishing a child care tax credit	Accompanied a study order, see H4244	Similar To
H1509	Establishing a child care tax credit	Accompanied a study order, see H4244	Similar To
H2802	Regarding background checks on foster parents	No further action taken	Similar To
H4046	Requiring Candidates for Mayor and Council in Framingham to Adhere to and Report in Accordance with Section 19 of Chapter 55	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 46 of the Acts of 2018	Similar To
H90	Relative to establishing paternity	Accompanied a study order, see H4792	Similar To
S386	Supporting working parents who choose to run for public office	Accompanied H2898	Replaces

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