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This bill seeks to permanently end daylight saving time in California and require the state and all its political subdivisions to observe year-round standard time. The legislation is motivated by health concerns, citing recommendations from medical and sleep research organizations that argue changing clocks twice a year is disruptive to health, safety, and education. The bill points out that permanent daylight saving time has been historically problematic, having been repealed after trials during World War II and the 1970s, and notes that medical associations recommend permanent standard time. By amending Section 6808 of the Government Code, the bill would exempt California from federal provisions that establish daylight saving time, effectively locking the state into Pacific standard time year-round. The proposed change is also framed as a potential coordinated effort with neighboring states to maintain consistent timekeeping. The bill includes findings that emphasize the potential negative impacts of clock changes and suggests that permanent standard time has been proven to work without significant issues in the past.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

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