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WA SB5139

WA SB5139
Concerning daylight saving time in Washington state.


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Introduced
01/14/2019
In Committee
03/14/2019
Crossed Over
03/12/2019
Passed
Dead
03/12/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to daylight saving time in Washington state; amending RCW 1.20.051, 35A.21.190, and 35A.21.190; adding a new 3 section to chapter 1.20 RCW; creating a new section; repealing RCW 4 1.20.051 and 1.20.050; providing a contingent effective date; and providing for submission of this act to a vote of the people.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to establish permanent daylight saving time in the state of Washington throughout the calendar year. It amends existing laws to make daylight saving time the standard time for the state, contingent on the United States Congress authorizing states to observe daylight saving time year-round. The bill also directs the state to review the potential impact of changing to the mountain standard time zone if year-round daylight saving time is not authorized by Congress. Additionally, the bill repeals the current law that requires the observance of standard time and biannual clock changes between standard time and daylight saving time.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Senate Rules "X" file. (on 01/13/2020)

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