Washington HB2119 would move the state to permanent standard time.

Washington HB2119 would amend state law to move Washington to permanent standard time. The bill cites health and safety benefits, including reduced cardiac events, workplace injuries, traffic collisions, and increased productivity. It also notes cost savings for businesses, school districts, transit agencies, healthcare systems, and governments. The bill repeals previous laws related to daylight saving time and prohibits local governments from observing it.

Washington HB2119 would move the state to permanent standard time.

Washington HB2119 would amend state law to move Washington to permanent standard time. The bill cites health and safety benefits, including reduced cardiac events, workplace injuries, traffic collisions, and increased productivity. It also notes cost savings for businesses, school districts, transit agencies, healthcare systems, and governments. The bill repeals previous laws related to daylight saving time and prohibits local governments from observing it.