After a series of protests by teachers, firefighters, and public transportation workers against a bill that would eliminate collective bargaining for Utah’s public employees, the legislation known as “Public Sector Labor Union Amendments” has now passed both the House and the Senate. Despite receiving opposition from both Democrats and Republicans, the bill achieved majority support in both chambers with votes of 42-32 in the House and 16-13 in the Senate.
The bill, sponsored by Rep. Jordan Teuscher and Sen. Kirk Cullimore, has sparked widespread protests and calls for Republican Gov. Spencer Cox to veto the legislation. The Utah Education Association and public unions are urging Cox to listen to public employees and teachers by vetoing the bill. A protest is planned at the Capitol Rotunda on Friday afternoon.
In order to override a potential veto, two-thirds of the members in both the House and Senate would need to vote for the legislation. Additional votes would be needed to secure this level of support. The bill’s passage has been met with mixed reactions and ongoing calls for action from various groups and individuals.
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