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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to Massachusetts time zones. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
AI Summary
This bill aims to establish "Atlantic Standard Time" as the standard time for Massachusetts, exempting the state from observing daylight saving time as per the federal Uniform Time Act of 1966. The bill requires that the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education convene a task force to study the impact of school start times on student academic performance, and the governor must petition the U.S. Department of Transportation to include Massachusetts in the "Atlantic Standard Time" zone. The bill's implementation is contingent on New Hampshire, Maine, and Rhode Island adopting the same "Atlantic Standard Time" agreement.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2569 (on 02/27/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1870 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1870.pdf |
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