Gov. Jared Polis vetoes bills dealing with state budget, social media measure tied to Evergreen High School shooting

Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday issued the first vetoes of the 2026 legislation, striking down a social media bill that he also rejected a year ago.

He rejected a total of four, including a bill that was intended to help balance the 2026-27 state budget. The measure — House Bill 1355 — was among the 64 “orbitals,” bills intended to change state law in order to balance the budget.

The state constitution requires the Colorado General Assembly to pass a balanced budget every year…

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