During her speech, the assemblywoman revealed Nevada has made “unprecedented progress in being a more equitable home for our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community.” The assemblywoman summarised how Nevada was recognised as the best US state for the LGBTQ+ community to live in, according to USA Today.
Adding: “Yesterday, this body passed the Equal Rights Amendment that if passed by voters would enshrine in our state’s constitution equal rights for all Nevadans.” However, while the lawmaker championed progress, she used her time on the floor to address on-going barriers, specifically discrimination “based on their orientation or gender identity in daily life.” Access to healthcare and fair treatment was a priority in Peters’