State: other; participation in daylight saving time; eliminate. Creates new act. Provides for a referendum.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill would permanently eliminate daylight saving time in Michigan. It would exempt the entire state, including its local governments, from observing daylight saving time. To ensure broad support, the bill includes a provision for a statewide referendum, requiring voter approval before the law takes effect. The law would go into effect 30 days after a majority of Michigan voters approve the referendum.
Key provisions
- Eliminates daylight saving time for Michigan.
- Exempts the entire state and its political subdivisions from daylight saving time.
- Requires a statewide referendum on the bill.
- Sets the referendum date for the November 3, 2026, general election.
- Establishes a 30-day period between voter approval and the law's effective date.
Who is affected
- Residents of Michigan
- Businesses in Michigan
- Local governments in Michigan
- Michigan voters
Notable changes
- Michigan would become one of the few states to permanently remain on standard time.
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