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DE SB73
DE SB73An Act To Amend Title 1 And Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Standard Time For This State.
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Introduced
04/15/2019
04/15/2019
In Committee
06/13/2019
06/13/2019
Crossed Over
06/12/2019
06/12/2019
Passed
07/01/2019
07/01/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/12/2019
08/12/2019
Introduced Session
150th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Daylight saving time has existed in one form or another for over 100 years. In that time, Delawareans have become accustomed to the 8 months of daylight saving time each year. This Act provides for Delaware to permanently remain on daylight saving time.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to have Delaware permanently observe daylight saving time, rather than the standard eastern time zone. It provides background on the history of daylight saving time and the reasons for making this change, including avoiding the disruptions caused by biannual time changes, as well as the potential benefits of more daylight hours in the evenings. The bill also includes a provision that would have Delaware move to the Atlantic standard time zone, contingent on neighboring states taking similar action. The changes made by this bill would take effect starting the first Sunday in November after certain conditions are met.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (12)
David McBride (D)*,
Bryan Townsend (D)*,
Paul Baumbach (D),
David Bentz (D),
Gerald Brady (D),
Sean Lynn (D),
Trey Paradee (D),
Brian Pettyjohn (R),
Nicole Poore (D),
Mike Ramone (R),
Dave Sokola (D),
Dave Wilson (R),
Last Action
Signed by Governor (on 08/12/2019)
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