Nebraska bill to ban transgender students from the bathrooms and sports of their choice advances
- Nebraska lawmakers advanced a bill Tuesday regarding transgender students' access to facilities and athletics.
- Proponents claimed the measure safeguards women's areas like bathrooms and sports from transgender individuals.
- Passage through the first stage required Senator Merv Riepe's Tuesday commitment for the necessary 33rd vote.
- Senator Riepe conditioned his support, stating to sponsors, "They know if they don't, I'll kill it."
- This conditional backing permits the bill's movement to subsequent debate rounds for potential amendment.
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Nebraska bill to ban transgender students from the bathrooms and sports of their choice advances
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska bill that would bar transgender students from bathrooms, locker rooms and sports teams that correspond with their gender identity has advanced from the first of three rounds of debate — but with a caveat.
Bill to define male, female in state law advances in Nebraska Legislature
LINCOLN — State lawmakers advanced a proposal Tuesday seeking to define “male” and “female” in state law targeted for K-12 or collegiate bathrooms, sports teams and locker rooms. Legislative Bill 89, the “Stand With Women Act” from State Sen. Kathleen…
Bill to define male, female in state law advances in Nebraska Legislature • Nebraska Examiner
State Sens. Merv Riepe of Ralston and Kathleen Kauth of the Millard area meet on the floor of the Nebraska Legislature. April 22, 2025. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner)LINCOLN — State lawmakers advanced a proposal Tuesday seeking to define “male” and “female” in state law targeted for K-12 or collegiate bathrooms, sports teams and locker rooms. Legislative Bill 89, the “Stand With Women Act” from State Sen. Kathleen Kauth of Omaha, advanced 33-…
Coalition of Colorado educators demands CHSAA ban transgender athletes from girls sports, but association maintains “neutral” stance
A coalition of Colorado district administrators and school board members are calling on CHSAA to ban transgender athletes from girls sports.
Nebraska bill to ban transgender students from the bathrooms and sports of their choice advances - The Morning Sun
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska bill that would bar transgender students from bathrooms, locker rooms and sports teams that correspond with their gender identity has advanced from the first of three rounds of debate — but with a caveat. Sen. Merv Riepe, who helped tank an effort to pass a similar bill last year, agreed Tuesday to provide the 33rd vote needed to break a filibuster against the bill. But only if the bill's sponsor agrees to support…
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