Hill Highlights: Ban on public collective bargaining headed to governor's desk

• Voters would also have to opt-in to vote by mail by filling out a form at the county clerk's office.
• Burton said a majority of Americans support showing a government-issued ID to vote, citing a Pew Research Center poll.
• The House Government Operations Committee advanced it in a 9-4 vote.

The big picture: Utah was an early adopter of mail voting compared to the rest of the nation but state lawmakers are now seeking to pump the brakes after raising concerns about election security.

Catch up quick: Despite protests from teachers, police officers and firefighters, the Senate passed the controversial HB 267 Thursday that would prohibit collective bargaining for public sector unions in a narrow 16-13 vote.

• It's now on its way to the governor's desk.

Between the lines: The bill's sponsors previously said they planned to amend the legislation to find a compromise with unions, but ended up pursuing the original measure after failing to find consensus.

• Seven Republican senators joined Democrats in rejecting the bill.

What we're watching: A bill to permanently keep Utah on standard time, HB 120, is gaining steam after passing the House this week and is headed to the Senate.