NC: Non-Discrimination Bill Introduced in Senate

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3/29/2007 - Yesterday Sen. Charlie Albertson (D-Duplin) introduced Senate Bill 1534, "Non-Discrimination in State Employment." This bill would protect state employees from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity or expression.

Sen. Albertson was joined by 19 co-sponsors, including one Republican. Never before have so many Senators sponsored a pro-equality bill.

"We appreciate the dedication of our supporters who attended Lobby Day last week and helped our professional lobbying team secure this record number of sponsors." said Ian Palmquist, Equality NC's Executive Director. "Now we must continue working hard to get the bill through committee and to the floor for a vote.

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A note from another part of their webpage:

This is the largest list of senators sponsoring pro-LGBT legislation in North Carolina history.