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The updated dress code requires female legislators and staff members in the State House of Representatives to wear a jacket, such as a blazer or a cardigan.
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one of the first orders of business for missouri house of representatives tightening the dresscode for female lawmakers. it requires women to wear a jacket or cardigan or blazer that covers the arms in chamber. >> a republican said it's to make the existing rules for clear but democrats don't like it. >> there are some very serious things in this rule package to debate but we are fighting again for women's right to choose something and this time whether -- how she covers herself. i spent $1,200 on a suit and i can't wear it because i'm told that it is inappropriate. >> missouri state representative ashley aweny. thank you for being here. is that the big difference that
thank you. >> reporter: thank you. the missouri state house is adopting a stricter dress code but just for women. we'll speak to a female representative that doesn't like this one bit. clients in the projectcts that power our economy. fromom the plains to the coast, we help americans invest for their future. and help communities thrive. i'm jonathan lawson here to tell you about life insurance through the colonial penn program. if you're age 50 to 85,
to testify first or virtual testimony or those that can't make it to the capital to testify and instead here we are talking about the sweaters to wear or not wear. >> we are making light of this. seems laughable or overreach but a more sinister feeling with places in the world where women are told they have to cover up and told what to wear. is there a feeling on the house this is a slippery slope of some kind? >> absolutely. in 2019 house republicans passed the abortion ban after the dobbs decision came down fully restricting a women's right to choose in this state and on day one in our legislature they double down on controlling women. it's wild to me. i think it's sending a message that the republican party, the missouri gop doesn't have the