Bill > SF90

This bill establishes daylight saving time (DST) as the permanent, year-round official time in the state of Iowa, effectively eliminating the biannual time changes that currently occur in the spring and fall. Specifically, the bill amends existing state law to remove references to "standard time" and replace them with permanent daylight saving time. The changes impact multiple sections of the state code, including definitions of time in sections related to insurance policies and normal business hours. By making daylight saving time the standard time throughout the year, the bill would keep Iowa's clocks one hour ahead of the traditional central standard time, which could potentially provide more daylight during evening hours. This change would align with a growing national trend of states seeking to eliminate the twice-yearly time shifts, which have been criticized for potential negative health and productivity impacts. The bill does not specify a start date for implementing this permanent daylight saving time, but would take effect as part of the 2025 Code of Iowa.

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https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF90