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Committee backs bill to stop twice-yearly clock shifts, move Utah toward permanent standard time
Summary
The committee unanimously recommended passage of House Bill 120, which would move Utah to permanent standard time (ending the twice-yearly clock change) unless federal law later allows permanent daylight time; testimony ranged from parents and sleep advocates to the golf industry.
The House committee voted unanimously to favorably recommend House Bill 120, which would end Utah’s twice-yearly clock changes by putting the state on permanent standard time unless federal law later authorizes a different national approach.
Sponsor Representative Lisonbee told the committee the bill does not advocate for daylight saving time but instead gives Utah control: "This bill simply solves a very simple problem ... the majority of Utahns want us to stop moving the clocks," he said, adding the measure moves to standard time until Congress acts on a nationwide daylight-saving change.
Why it matters: The bill would stop the spring and fall clock changes that citizens, parents and some health experts say disrupt sleep and routines. Opponents and some businesses warned of economic impacts tied to reduced evening daylight for activities such as golf.
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