California SB51 would establish permanent standard time in California, exempting the state from federal daylight saving time laws.

California SB51 proposes to make Pacific standard time the permanent standard time for the state, exempting California from federal daylight saving time laws. The bill cites health, safety, and educational concerns associated with time changes, supported by medical and sleep research organizations. It also notes that neighboring states are considering similar measures, emphasizing the need for coordinated timekeeping. The bill amends the Government Code to reflect this change.

California SB51 would establish permanent standard time in California, exempting the state from federal daylight saving time laws.

California SB51 proposes to make Pacific standard time the permanent standard time for the state, exempting California from federal daylight saving time laws. The bill cites health, safety, and educational concerns associated with time changes, supported by medical and sleep research organizations. It also notes that neighboring states are considering similar measures, emphasizing the need for coordinated timekeeping. The bill amends the Government Code to reflect this change.