❌ HB60
Allow use of campaign funds to pay certain child care costs
Current Status: In House Committee (Government Oversight)
Summary
This bill amends section 3517.13 of the Revised Code to allow candidates to use campaign funds to pay for certain child care costs incurred as a direct result of engaging in campaign activities. The bill specifies that the child care must be provided by a licensed individual and that the costs must be legitimate and verifiable.
Rationale
The bill introduces a government-sanctioned use of campaign funds for child care, which may be seen as an expansion of government involvement in personal financial decisions, conflicting with the LP and LPO principles of minimal government interference. However, it does not significantly infringe on individual rights or economic freedoms, leading to a mixed alignment score.
Risks and Concerns
- Potential for misuse of campaign funds
- Increased government regulation of campaign finance
- Encouragement of dependency on campaign funds for personal expenses