District 22 Legislators Say Transgender Bathrooms A Local Issue

2016 CoffeeThe first Coffee with the Legislators Forum was held Saturday at the Huron Municipal Building. District 22 lawmakers took questions from a full house of constituents and other interested parties. Lawmakers commented on a bill regarding transgender restrooms in schools. Democratic Representative Peggy Gibson of Huron says the issue a local school issue….

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The bill passed the House on a 58-10 vote and Republican Senator Jim White of Huron says lawmakers are likely to pass it…

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Republican Representative Dick Werner of Huron got input from those to be affected by the proposed legislation….

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House Bill 1008 is now headed for debate on the Senate Education Commitee.