LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska senator says public support and backing from the business community for a measure banning workplace discrimination against members of the LGBT community will ensure a stronger showing for the idea in the Legislature, despite staunch opposition from a conservative majority and Gov. Pete Ricketts.

Hundreds of supporters filled the Capitol rotunda in Lincoln on Tuesday to celebrate the measure by Sen. Adam Morfeld of Lincoln to prohibit discrimination against employees based on gender identity or sexual orientation.

Morfeld is gearing up for a second showdown this week after the bill failed to gain enough votes last year. Morfeld said he has crafted a compromise amendment that he said he expects to bring additional votes.

Opponents say discrimination is not enough of a problem to create special protections for certain groups.