Legislature: Ban of transgender medical procedures for minors passes first round
The Nebraska Legislature finally votes on a bill that a handful of senators fiercely oppose -- gender alterations for minors.
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The Nebraska Legislature finally votes on a bill that a handful of senators fiercely oppose -- gender alterations for minors.
At least two Nebraska senators say they intend to block the passing of any bills during this legislative session - which runs until June - in protest at the advancing of a bill against trans healthcare for kids.
An avowed "petty" Nebraska senator with a transgender child and "a grudge" has joined fellow Democrats in vowing to completely block the legislature until June after it voted for a bill banning gender-affirming care for kids.
Despite Democrats' filibuster that has shut down the legislature, the GOP won't give in and move on.
State Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh vowed to do whatever it took to stop an anti-trans bill from advancing — and she kept her word.