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Introduced
04/14/2022
04/14/2022
In Committee
04/14/2022
04/14/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to Massachusetts time zones, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2827).
AI Summary
This bill proposes to change Massachusetts' standard time to permanent daylight saving time, pursuant to an exemption in the federal Uniform Time Act of 1966. The bill also requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to convene an educational task force to review the impact of school start times on student academic performance and make recommendations within 12 months. Additionally, the bill directs the governor of Massachusetts to petition the U.S. Department of Transportation, as provided for in the federal Uniform Time Act, within 120 days of the bill's effective date.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (8)
Christine Barber (D),
Tackey Chan (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
John Keenan (D),
Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D),
Christina Minicucci (D),
Jake Oliveira (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight (J)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 04/14/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2827 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2827.pdf |
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