Permanent standard time.
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No
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill would permanently establish California to observe standard time year-round, effectively ending daylight saving time. It repeals existing provisions allowing the legislature to change daylight saving time dates and times. The bill also exempts California and its local governments from federal laws requiring time advancements.
Key provisions
- Repeals daylight saving time provisions.
- Establishes year-round standard time for California.
- Exempts California from federal laws regarding time advancements.
- Requires the state and its political subdivisions to observe standard time.
- Acknowledges the potential disruption of switching between time zones.
- Lists supporting organizations (medical associations, sleep societies) advocating for standard time.
- References historical precedent of standard time lasting without incident.
- Notes the consideration of similar measures in neighboring states.
Who is affected
- California residents
- Businesses in California
- Local governments in California
- Federal government (due to exemption)
- Neighboring states (due to coordination considerations)
Notable changes
- Eliminates the practice of switching between standard time and daylight saving time.
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