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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas’ governor has vetoed legislation that would require the state to refund fines imposed on businesses violating coronavirus safety rules.
Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday vetoed the bill, which he said would have sent the wrong message to businesses that complied with the state’s safety measures.
The sponsor of the bill said on Tuesday he’ll seek an override, which will only require a simple majority of the Legislature.
The bill was vetoed as the state saw its virus cases and hospitalizations continue to drop.
