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Mixed testimony as committee hears bill to end clock changes and adopt permanent standard time
Summary
Representative Roger Mackey opened a hearing on House Bill 1259, which would stop twice‑yearly clock changes and move North Dakota to permanent standard time with contingent triggers tied to neighboring states and federal action.
Representative Roger Mackey, prime sponsor of House Bill 1259, told the State and Local Government Committee the bill’s aim is simple: “stop changing the clock.” Mackey said he amended the bill to add triggers so North Dakota would move to year‑round standard time only when neighboring states (he referenced South Dakota and Montana) coordinated and federal law allowed later change to permanent daylight time if desired.
Supporters framed the measure as a public‑health policy. JP (Mr. P), president of the nonprofit Safe Standard Time and co‑chair of the Coalition for Permanent Standard Time, said, “Daylight saving time does not create daylight. It is…
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