LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Three state lawmakers are sponsoring bills that would bar discrimination against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered Nebraskans.

The measures were unveiled Wednesday before a packed crowd at the Capitol.

Sen. Adam Morfeld of Lincoln introduced a measure that would prohibit employers from discriminating based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

A bill by Sen. Sara Howard of Omaha would allow two adults to adopt a child jointly, regardless of marital status.

Sen. Jeremy Nordquist of Omaha is sponsoring a measure that would prevent sexual orientation or gender identity discrimination when placing children in foster care.

A similar bill was voted out of committee last year but died in the Legislature.