SB 19-229 Summary

• Allows candidate committees to use campaign contributions to reimburse candidates for reasonable and necessary dependent care expenses (childcare or care for other dependents) directly incurred during campaign activities within an election cycle.

• Requires candidate committees to disclose dependent care expenditures in the same manner as all other required campaign expenditures under existing disclosure rules.

• Modifies the prohibition on personal use of campaign contributions by adding an exception for dependent care expenses authorized under this law.

• Takes effect September 1, 2019, but subject to referendum petition; if challenged, effectiveness is contingent on voter approval at the November 2020 general election.

• Applies to election cycles and calendar years commencing on or after the effective date.