Post by Logan on Feb 12, 2017 16:42:24 GMT -6
BISMARCK (AP) — The North Dakota House has rejected a measure that would prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation.
The bill was defeated 69-22 on Friday, the latest defeat for an idea that’s gone down three other times in recent years.
Fargo Democrat Josh Boschee is the state’s first openly gay legislator and is the main sponsor of the legislation. Boschee and others say that many lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people fear they could lose their jobs or residences under current state law.
Opponents have argued it’s unnecessary and could force businesses and religious organizations to go against their own convictions.
Read more: www.minotdailynews.com/wire/?category=5687&ID=18952
The bill was defeated 69-22 on Friday, the latest defeat for an idea that’s gone down three other times in recent years.
Fargo Democrat Josh Boschee is the state’s first openly gay legislator and is the main sponsor of the legislation. Boschee and others say that many lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people fear they could lose their jobs or residences under current state law.
Opponents have argued it’s unnecessary and could force businesses and religious organizations to go against their own convictions.
Read more: www.minotdailynews.com/wire/?category=5687&ID=18952