Lawmakers change their votes; controversial anti-bias bill will be considered after all

[Omaha Steve]

Source: Omaha World Herald

By Paul Hammel

LINCOLN — A bill banning job discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity is back on the front burner in the Nebraska Legislature

The measure, patterned after an anti-bias ordinance in Omaha, appeared dead in February.

But after a change of heart, a state legislative committee advanced Legislative Bill 485 to debate by the full Legislature.

With only eight days left in the 2014 session, the proposal interjects a new, controversial issue into the mix of contentious decisions yet to be made.

FULL story at link.


Read more: http://www.omaha.com/article/20140331/NEWS/140339717/1685#lawmakers-change-their-votes-controversial-anti-bias-bill-will-be-considered-after-all

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I am shocked with this great news out of the Nebraska Legislature.

Yesterday online voter registration became law.

[2banon]

1. Oh... anti-discrimination... that's good news.. the term "anti-bias" threw me...

I thought it was about an anti-bias law for the the media..


wonder why they chose the term "anti-bias".. ? odd that.

[crim son]

2. Witness the power of shame! n/t

[RKP5637]

3. K&R !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! n/t

[Tom Rinaldo]

4. Is Nebraska sheltering a small reservoir of sane Republicans?

It is difficult to find any habitat left for that endangered species.