The bill amends section 3517.13 of the Revised Code to allow candidates to use campaign funds for specific child care expenses. It introduces new legal language that defines the cost of child care provided by a licensed individual under Chapter 5104 as an ordinary and necessary expense for campaign beneficiaries, as long as these costs are directly related to campaign activities and would not have been incurred otherwise. This amendment aims to assist candidates in managing their campaign responsibilities alongside child care needs, promoting greater inclusivity in the political process.

Additionally, the bill establishes new regulations regarding political contributions and expenditures, particularly concerning foreign nationals. It prohibits candidates, campaign committees, political action committees, and political parties from soliciting or accepting contributions from foreign nationals, with the secretary of state empowered to mandate the return of any such contributions. The bill also sets restrictions on the financial operations of state and county political parties, including limits on fund transfers and caps on contributions from corporations or labor organizations. It further prohibits political parties from accepting gifts over ten thousand dollars from any single entity in a calendar year and restricts certain business dealings related to gubernatorial campaign contributions. Lastly, the bill repeals the existing section 3517.13 of the Revised Code.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 3517.13