❌ HB484
Create Workforce Investment Now (WIN) Child Care pilot program
Current Status: In House Committee (Children and Human Services)
Summary
The bill establishes the Workforce Investment Now (WIN) for Child Care pilot program, which provides publicly funded child care to child care staff members who work at least twenty hours per week. The program will operate during fiscal years 2026 and 2027, with eligibility for funding determined by excluding family income for qualifying applicants. A report on the program's findings is required six months after its conclusion.
Rationale
The bill involves government funding and intervention in the child care sector, which conflicts with the Libertarian principles of minimal government involvement in personal and economic matters. It establishes a publicly funded program that could be seen as an expansion of government control over child care services.
Risks and Concerns
- Increased government dependency on public funding for child care.
- Potential for misallocation of resources in the child care sector.
- Encouragement of government intervention in private employment agreements.