The Montana House voted to censure Democratic state Rep Zooey Zephyr, barring her from the rest of the legislative session. Zephyr, who is transgender, hasn't been recognized on the floor since calling out the GOP for trying to ban gender-transition care.
Zephyr, who is transgender, has not been recognized on the House floor since last week, since Zephyr told Republican lawmakers they would be subjecting transgender youth to torture by banning treatment during an April 18 debate on Senate Bill 99.House Republican Majority Leader Sue Vinton responded to Zephyr's comments by saying that the House GOPs would not"be shamed by anyone in this chamber. We are better than that.
The bill passed in the Senate in a 31-17 vote and now awaits Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte's signature, which he has indicated he will sign, according to the Associated Press. The bill would then go into effect on Oct. 1. The Montana Freedom Caucus, made up of 21 Republican lawmakers, released a statement on April 18 insisting on Zephyr's censure.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Zooey Zephyr: Montana transgender state House member says GOP members seeking 'disciplinary consequences'The Democrat has not been allowed to speak on the state House floor since she declared that legislators who voted in favor of a ban on gender-affirming care would have 'blood on your hands.'
Consulte Mais informação »
Montana House cancels session after rally for trans lawmaker Rep. Zooey ZephyrMontana’s House speaker canceled a Tuesday floor session a day after seven protesters were arrested for disrupting proceedings with demands that Rep. Zooey Zephyr, a transgender Democrat silenced by lawmakers for comments against a bill to ban gender-affirming medical care, be allowed to speak.
Consulte Mais informação »
Montana House to consider disciplinary action against transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr, who raised mic to protesters“I have been informed that during tomorrow’s floor session there will be a motion to either censure or expel me,” Zephyr wrote in a tweet on Tuesday.
Consulte Mais informação »
Montana House to consider disciplinary action against transgender lawmaker Zooey ZephyrRepublican lawmakers in Montana are expected to consider disciplinary action against Rep. Zooey Zephyr Wednesday afternoon after the state's only transgender lawmaker spoke out against a bill that would ban gender-affirming care for minors.
Consulte Mais informação »
Montana House to consider disciplinary action against transgender lawmaker Zooey ZephyrHouse lawmakers in Montana are expected to consider disciplinary action against Rep. Zooey Zephyr, the state’s only transgender lawmaker, Wednesday after GOP House leadership accused her of violating House rules this week by holding up a microphone to her supporters.
Consulte Mais informação »
Montana transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr barred from 2023 session by House RepublicansFor the past week, Zephyr has been forbidden from speaking on the House floor.
Consulte Mais informação »