Campaign Funds

Arkansas Lawmakers Pass Bill Allowing Campaign Funds To Go For Childcare Expenses

By SARAH KELLOGG

The Arkansas Legislature has given final approval to a bill that would allow campaign funds to be used for childcare services in certain circumstances.

The Senate on Tuesday voted 24-6, with 5 present, to pass House Bill 1728. It now goes to Gov. Asa Hutchinson.

The legislation, which has had bipartisan support, makes the distinction that the use of campaign funds to pay for a candidate’s childcare expenses would not be considered as a "taking of campaign funds as personal income" as long as the childcare being paid for because the candidate is engaging in campaign activity.

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Sen. Breanne Davis, R-Russellville, presents House Bill 1728 to the Senate floor.CREDIT ARKANSAS SENATE

Sen. Breanne Davis, R-Russellville, presents House Bill 1728 to the Senate floor.

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