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FL H0061

Bill

Status

Failed

6/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kelly Skidmore

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 106.1405, Florida Statutes, to authorize candidates to use campaign account funds to pay for child care expenses directly related to campaign activities, such as attending campaign events, canvassing, debates, and meetings with constituents or donors
  • Prohibits use of campaign funds for child care unrelated to campaign activities, including personal errands or routine child care, and requires the expense would not exist but for the candidate's campaign
  • Defines "eligible child care provider" as any individual or licensed organization
  • Requires candidates to maintain receipts or invoices from child care providers, along with proof of payment, for at least 3 years after the campaign ends for auditing purposes
  • Requires candidates to disclose child care expenditures in regular campaign finance reports, specifying amounts and dates, with an effective date of July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Use of Campaign Funds for Child Care Expenses

Last Action

Died in Government Operations Subcommittee

6/16/2025

Committee Referrals

Government Operations Subcommittee1/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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