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Committee adopts resolution supporting permanent standard time
Summary
SCR 7, a nonbinding resolution endorsing permanent standard time on public‑health grounds, was adopted by the Assembly Health Committee with medical groups cited in support.
The committee adopted SCR 7, a nonbinding resolution recognizing public‑health research that favors permanent standard time over biannual clock changes.
The author described circadian and public‑health harms from daylight‑saving transitions and cited endorsements from medical and sleep organizations. Angela Hill of the California Medical Association told the panel that stable standard time better aligns with human sleep patterns and can reduce heart attacks, strokes, collisions, and medical errors (Angela Hill).
Committee members voted to adopt the resolution; members noted many supporting organizations were attending a national conference but sent written or organizational endorsements.
