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This resolution urges the United States Congress to pass legislation making daylight saving time (DST) permanent nationwide. The resolution highlights the historical context of DST, which was first adopted during World War I and World War II to support war industries, and notes its potential benefits including additional evening daylight, increased outdoor time for children, economic opportunities, energy savings, improved traffic safety, and crime reduction. Currently, federal law prevents states from establishing permanent daylight saving time, requiring uniform time zone application across the country. The resolution specifically references the Sunshine Protection Act (H.R. 139) in the 119th Congress, which aims to make DST permanent. By passing this resolution, the Ohio General Assembly is formally requesting that the U.S. Congress enact legislation to end the biannual time changes and maintain daylight saving time year-round. The resolution also directs the House Clerk to send authenticated copies of the resolution to various federal officials, including the President, congressional leadership, Ohio's congressional delegation, and Ohio news media.

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/scr6