Bill > H3320

This bill proposes to permanently establish Eastern Standard Time as the standard time in South Carolina, effectively eliminating seasonal time changes (also known as Daylight Saving Time). The legislation acknowledges federal laws that allow states to opt out of time changes, specifically referencing 15 U.S.C. Sections 260a through 264. Under the bill, the South Carolina Attorney General is required to request a waiver from the U.S. Secretary of Transportation to approve this permanent time standard. If the waiver is not granted, the provisions of the bill will become null and void. The bill recognizes that South Carolina, which lies entirely within one time zone, has the legal ability to choose to exempt itself from Daylight Saving Time. The new standard time would remain in effect year-round with no further adjustments under state or federal law. The act would take effect upon approval by the Governor, signaling South Carolina's intent to stop changing clocks twice a year and maintain a consistent time throughout the year.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3320&session=126&summary=B