In killing Rep. Woog’s delivery fee repeal bill, Democrats again voted against relief for Coloradans
By Brian Porter | Rocky Mountain Voice
Another Republican measure, which could have made everyday life more affordable for Coloradans trying to get by, has been killed by House Democrats.
House Bill 25-1144, by Rep. Dan Woog, R-Frederick, which would have repealed retail delivery fees, was postponed indefinitely Tuesday — legislative lingo for killed — along party lines. The measure failed, 9-4.
"By voting to keep this delivery fee in place, Democrats are adding to the financial strain that Colorado families and small businesses are already struggling with," Woog said. "This fee is just another example of the hidden costs that make it more difficult for hardworking Coloradans to succeed. Instead of relieving the pressure on our citizens, this vote will only continue to hurt the ve...