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Witness urges committee to oppose SCR 6, citing health and safety risks of year-round daylight time
Summary
A Safe Standard Time board member testified against Senate Concurrent Resolution 6, which would move the state toward year-round daylight saving time, arguing standard time better aligns with circadian rhythms and winter morning safety.
The Government Oversight and Reform Committee heard opponent testimony on Senate Concurrent Resolution 6 from Michael Garahan, a board member of Safe Standard Time, who urged members not to advance the resolution.
Garahan told the committee that moving the clock ahead year round reduces morning light and undermines circadian signals that help people wake and sleep. He said an abundance of…
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