"State Sen. Kathleen Kauth introduced two hostile amendments Tuesday in the Nebraska legislature after her standalone proposals failed to secure debate time. Neither amendment survived."
"One would have imposed bathroom restrictions based on a person's sex assigned at birth in government buildings. The other sought to revive restrictions on gender-affirming care for transgender minors by attaching them to unrelated legislation."
"Speaker John Arch has declined to schedule some of Kauth's bills without proof they can clear a filibuster. Republican Sen. Merv Riepe has repeatedly denied her that margin, opposing bathroom restrictions and frustrating his party's leadership."
A Nebraska lawmaker's attempt to revive anti-trans legislation failed, highlighting the state's political tensions over LGBTQ+ rights. State Sen. Kathleen Kauth introduced two amendments aimed at imposing bathroom restrictions and reviving gender-affirming care limitations for minors. Both amendments were rejected, with one causing the withdrawal of a medical cannabis bill. Speaker John Arch has withheld scheduling Kauth's bills without assurance they can overcome a filibuster. Republican Sen. Merv Riepe has opposed Kauth's proposals, indicating internal party conflicts. Kauth plans to reintroduce the measures next year.
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