Colorado Governor Polis Vetoes Multiple Bills Amid Mixed Reactions
Governor Jared Polis has set a personal record for vetoing legislation, turning down bills that aimed to limit credit card swipe fees and support firefighters affected by cancer. His recent vetoes have sparked disappointment among Main Street Coloradans who sought relief from high swipe fees. In contrast, the Electronic Transactions Association praised Polis for protecting consumers and small businesses. Critics argue that the vetoed legislation would unfairly burden small businesses, likening it to a big-box gift. Additionally, Polis vetoed a bill allowing Coloradans to sue federal immigration officials and one that would have ended credit card fees on sales tax.
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