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