Nebraska Democrat Faces Ethics Investigation After Hiding Key Information in Transgender Vote

Nebraska state Sen. Megan Hunt, a Democrat, is facing an ethics investigation after a complaint was filed on Wednesday, accusing the senator of a conflict of interest.

The Allegations

The complaint, filed by Omaha lawyer David Begley, alleges that Hunt could benefit financially from the failure of the “Let Them Grow Act,” a measure that would bar health care providers from administering gender-affirming medical care to transgender patients younger than 19.

Begley wrote in the complaint, “Sen. Hunt and her minor child have a slightly more than average of obtaining medical coverage for the child’s gender transition medical services via a lawsuit if LB574 does not become law. If LB574 does not become law, then Sen. Hunt’s immediate family member could receive a financial benefit with Medicaid paying for the medical services necessary to transition genders.”

The Response

Hunt has a young child who is transgender and read Begley’s complaint out loud during the session on Wednesday to her legislative colleagues. She acknowledged the complaint and response to the looming investigation on Twitter.

“Sen. Hunt has the burden of proving that she is exempt from the provisions of Nebraska Statute 49-1499 because LB547 would apply to a broad segment of the public.’”

Conclusion

It remains to be seen how the investigation will unfold, but the allegations against Hunt are serious and could have significant consequences. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.