"It says what probably shouldn't need to be said and puts in the rules what probably shouldn't need to be put in the rules that the gals' restroom will be used only by gals and the guys' restroom will be used only by [guys]," Republican Rep. Jerry Schillinger, who proposed the measure, said at Tuesday's meeting. This quote emphasizes the redundancy and potential discrimination inherent in the proposed bathroom rule.
"Understand that we have one representative right now but in the future, we could have many," Republican Rep. Jedediah Hinkle, a supporter of the measure, said on Tuesday. This statement reflects concerns among supporters about potential future implications for other transgender representatives.
Critics also maintained that the accommodations made during the legislature's last session were sufficient and questioned the need for such a measure, expressing concerns around the enforcement and effectiveness of the proposed rule.
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