The Coalition for Permanent Standard Time (CpST) is gearing up for a critical phase in our legislative advocacy. As state and national sessions heat up this spring, several bills and action items require our immediate attention. Here is a roundup of the top priority legislative efforts we are tracking, with guidance on how you can get involved. As always, please visit our Action Center to see what messages you can send. Even if you have sent a message before, new messages are needed every time a bill advances the the next committee.
National Message
U.S. Congress: “Daylight Act” (H.R. 7378) & “Sunshine Protection Act” (H.R.139/S.29): Congressman GregSteube’s new “Daylight Act” would make permanent half-DST across all U.S. time zones. While this would end seasonal clock changes, it could complicate international trade and computing, and permanent Standard Time remains the optimal choice for health and safety. Additionally, the sponsors of the Sunshine Protection Act are still seeking to make daylight saving time permanent. Tell the President and Congress to support Standard Time!
Priority States
- Kansas: SB 1 – Permanent Standard Time (pST) Pact with Missouri
SB 1 has already passed the Kansas Senate and now awaits a hearing in the House. Time is of the essence: the legislative session adjourns on March 20. Send a message to the Kansas legislature.
- Virginia: SB 541 – pST Pact with Maryland & D.C.
Fresh from passing the Senate in February, SB 541 now needs a hearing in the Virginia House. The session ends March 14, but the bill could carry over to next year. Send a message to the Virginia legislature.
- Alaska: SB 26 (pDST) & HB 229 (pST)
Alaska’s SB 26, which would enact permanent daylight saving time, has passed the Senate and seeks House approval by May 20. Meanwhile, HB 229 for permanent Standard Time is still in the initial stages. Send a message to the Alaska legislature.
- California: pST Bill introduced
Senator Roger Niello has introduced SB-1197 to adopt pST. Send a message to the California legislature.
- Illinois: HB1400, HB5400, and SB2926
HB1400 (pDST) has moved to a new committee, while HB5400 and SB2926 (pST) await referrals. Send a message to the Illinois legislature.
- New Jersey: S293 and S3236
S293 (pST) is still in its early stages, while S3236 (pDST) has gained new sponsorship. Send a message to the New Jersey legislature.
This is a pivotal moment for standard time advocates, and your voice can make a difference. Consider joining our community efforts on social media or by subscribing to our email list. Together, we can help secure healthy, permanent Standard Time for all!