Relates to childcare and dependent care reimbursement for volunteer members of public bodies
This bill requires municipalities to reimburse volunteer members of public bodies (such as school boards or community committees) for actual childcare and dependent care expenses incurred while attending official meetings or performing duties. Volunteers must submit documentation of these costs to their municipality for reimbursement. It amends existing laws to explicitly include childcare and dependent care as allowable expenses for unpaid public service roles. The policy directly affects unpaid volunteers who face caregiving costs while fulfilling public service obligations.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 21, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
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Mar 21, 2025
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REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
lower
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Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
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