Washington SB5001 proposes to make Pacific Standard Time the year-round standard for Washington, eliminating daylight saving time.

Washington SB5001 seeks to repeal laws that mandate observing daylight saving time and establish Pacific Standard Time as the year-round standard. The bill cites research linking the twice-yearly time changes to negative public health impacts, increased accidents and crime, and economic disruptions. The legislation aims to provide consistency and predictability by remaining on standard time throughout the year. The bill also repeals related statutes and takes effect upon a contingency in another law.

Washington SB5001 proposes to make Pacific Standard Time the year-round standard for Washington, eliminating daylight saving time.

Washington SB5001 seeks to repeal laws that mandate observing daylight saving time and establish Pacific Standard Time as the year-round standard. The bill cites research linking the twice-yearly time changes to negative public health impacts, increased accidents and crime, and economic disruptions. The legislation aims to provide consistency and predictability by remaining on standard time throughout the year. The bill also repeals related statutes and takes effect upon a contingency in another law.