California SB1197 establishes permanent standard time in California, exempting it from daylight saving time changes.

California SB1197 amends the Government Code to set permanent standard time in California, exempting it from daylight saving time changes. The bill specifies that California will observe Pacific standard time year-round, except for adjustments if federal law mandates year-round daylight saving time. The legislation cites health, safety, and education concerns as reasons for the change, supported by medical and sleep societies. The bill also allows the Legislature to modify the daylight saving time period with a two-thirds vote, aligning with federal law.

California SB1197 establishes permanent standard time in California, exempting it from daylight saving time changes.

California SB1197 amends the Government Code to set permanent standard time in California, exempting it from daylight saving time changes. The bill specifies that California will observe Pacific standard time year-round, except for adjustments if federal law mandates year-round daylight saving time. The legislation cites health, safety, and education concerns as reasons for the change, supported by medical and sleep societies. The bill also allows the Legislature to modify the daylight saving time period with a two-thirds vote, aligning with federal law.