LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — By rejecting bills this session on either side of gay and transgender issues, Nebraska lawmakers acknowledged that while they're willing to take stands on some social issues, they're hesitant to take up matters dealing with gay and transgender rights.
On Friday, Sen. Mark Kolterman of Seward pulled a bill that would protect state funding for faith-based child placement agencies that refuse to work with gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender foster parents. Last week the Legislature rejected a bill that would have provided workplace protections for gay and transgender employees.
Senators say their districts remain divided on the issues and they cannot find compelling evidence to change current law.
Former Speaker of the House Greg Adams says it's not Nebraska's nature to be first on emotional or volatile legislation.
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