The unjust bill designed to mess with trans Mainers was soundly defeated in the Maine House on a 81-51 vote which saw 15 Republicans join the Democratic minority in defeating the bill in a late Tuesday night vote.
Rep. Charlie Priest (D-Brunswick) said the individuals "don't want to stand out," they only want to be accepted by the gender they identify with. "It is a bad idea to unravel the Maine Human Rights Act in response to an unjustified fear," Priest said.
House Democratic Leader Emily Cain (D-Orono) where Nicole used to live, applauded the vote.
"Passing this bill in any form , whether in the original form, the committee- amended form or any other form would be a step backwards for Maine and would put an obstacle in front of many people who are simply trying to get to work , go to school and participate like everyone else in our communities/"
Fredette tried to take it to the GOP controlled Maine Senate, where it went down on a 23-11 vote Sen. Phil Bartlett (D-Gorham) called Fredette's bill mean spirited, potentially discriminatory and unworkable.
Thank you Maine legislature. Too bad Kenneth Fredette doesn't get that.
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