Polis Vetoes Swipe Fee Bill

Governor Jared Polis just set a new personal record with 12 vetoes this year, including a high-profile bill that would have banned credit card swipe fees on sales tax — a move fiercely opposed by the banking industry, which spent millions lobbying against it. The bill, backed by small businesses who argued it was unfair to pay fees for collecting taxes, still passed both chambers but was ultimately vetoed. Polis called it legally complex and politically fraught, while also rejecting other bills — including one that would have expanded cancer coverage for firefighters and another that would allow lawsuits against federal agents. With more bills pending until June 12, the governor’s veto pen is still poised to strike, highlighting the ongoing tug-of-war between small business interests and powerful industry lobbies. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4f49eb8f7a0565b7