Prisoner labor bill withdrawn in Legislature

LINCOLN – Sen. Mark Christensen of Imperial withdrew his bill (LB52) Wednesday that would allow certain organizations to hire prisoners for labor without pay.

Christensen said he received phone calls and emails throughout Tuesday after an amendment eliminating organizations that discriminate based on sexual orientation was adopted.

He said that, even with his phone ringing all day after the legislative session, he wants his constituents to be able to contact him about these issues.

“I could have stood on the floor boldly and said, you know, I’ll kill this bill if you pass it [Chambers’ sexual...