Louisiana Legislature again approves a bill that would bar transgender athletes

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For the second consecutive year the Louisiana Legislature on Monday approved a bill that would bar transgender athletes from competing in girls and women's sports.

The Senate voted 32-6 to go along with minor changes made in the House last week after the Senate endorsed it in April 29-6.

The House approved the measure 72-21.

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Gov. John Bel Edward vetoed a similar bill last year and has called it unnecessary and mean-spirited.

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The governor has not said this year whether he would veto the bill again.
However, a second override attempt is likely if that happens.
Any override requires two-thirds majorities in each chamber -- 26 in the Senate and 70 in the House.

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