Mississippi 2023 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1132

Introduced
1/16/23  
Refer
1/16/23  

Caption

Child Care For Working Families Study Committee; create.

Impact

The committee is tasked with conducting a comprehensive examination that includes evaluating the total federal revenue received by Mississippi and the state funds allocated for matching or maintaining child care requirements. Among other objectives, the committee is required to assess the economic implications of increasing labor force participation through improved access to child care. This could lead to significant policy changes aimed at reallocating existing resources to better serve working families, which is crucial for economic recovery and growth in the state.

Summary

House Bill 1132 proposes the establishment of the Child Care for Working Families Study Committee. This initiative aims to ensure that every working parent in Mississippi has access to affordable child care, thus enabling their participation in the labor force. The committee will focus on reviewing federal revenues and state expenditures that can be allocated to enhance the Child Care Payment Program (CCPP) administered by the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS). The overarching goal is to develop strategies to increase the number of children and families benefiting from child care assistance, particularly for low- to moderate-income households.

Contention

Key points of contention may arise from differing perspectives on how best to fund and support child care initiatives. As this bill progresses, debates around resource allocation and prioritization of funding for child care versus other state programs are likely. The success of the bill may hinge upon finding a balance between addressing immediate child care needs and ensuring that other critical services are not adversely affected. Additionally, the effectiveness of any strategies proposed by the committee will depend on solid data and analysis regarding current child care assistance and labor participation rates within the state, making this a complex legislative endeavor.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS HB333

Child Care For Working Families Study Committee; create.

MS HB185

Child Care for Working Families Study Committee; establish.

MS HB450

Child Care for Working Families Study Committee; establish.

MS SB1354

Child Care for Working Families Act

MS HB2976

Child Care for Working Families Act

MS AB2774

Childcare for Working Families Act.

MS HB1359

Economic Impact of Recycling Study Committee; create.

MS HR712

House Study Committee on Protecting Working Families; create

MS HB921

Mississippi Transit Corporation; establish and create study committee.

MS HB723

Mississippi Transit Corporation; establish and create study committee.

Similar Bills

MS HB333

Child Care For Working Families Study Committee; create.

MS HB185

Child Care for Working Families Study Committee; establish.

MS HB450

Child Care for Working Families Study Committee; establish.

MS SB2597

Mississippi K-12 and Postsecondary Mental Health Act of 2025; enact, and establish Executive Committee of ICCCY.

MS SC502

Commend former Mississippi Representative Honorable Fred Banks on his receipt of "2021 Lifetime Achievement Award" by MS BAR.

MS SR154

Commend Honorable Cham Trotter III upon his induction into the 2025 University of Mississippi School of Law Hall of Fame.

MS SR15

Celebrate the life and commend civic and business leadership of Carroll V. Hood of Hazlehurst, Mississippi, and extend condolences.

MS HB1431

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