LB89 Advances After Four Hours of Debate

After passionate debate on both sides of the issue, LB89 advanced at the Nebraska Legislature.

The statement of intent of the bill reads:

LB 89 establishes legislative intent that males are biologically different than females, that those biological differences impact athletic performance, and provides guidelines for athletic competition and the use of restrooms and locker rooms in schools and state agencies.

Here's how the senators voted.

Several senators from the region spoke on the issue. Click to listen to their comments below, plus the complete debate.