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Rep. Alfieri introduces RS 32,004 to make standard time permanent in Idaho
Summary
Representative Joe Alfieri introduced RS 32,004 to end twice-yearly clock changes and move Idaho to permanent standard time, citing health and safety concerns and national discussion; the committee voted to introduce the measure by voice vote.
Representative Joe Alfieri of Coeur D'Alene introduced RS 32,004, a bill to end the twice-yearly clock changes and make standard time permanent in the state.
Alfieri told the committee there is "a great deal of evidence that the yearly change back and forth is unhealthy," citing the American Medical Association and other medical groups as supporters of eliminating the clock changes. He said the idea is gaining traction nationally and that while Idaho cannot adopt daylight saving time on its own (that requires congressional action), the state "can move to standard time and that's what this measure is about."
Committee members did not raise substantive objections in the transcript. Representative Scott moved to introduce RS 32,004; the committee approved the motion by voice vote and the motion was declared carried. The transcript contains no roll-call tally.
After the introduction, the committee concluded its business and stood adjourned in the transcript.
