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Representative Todd asks committee to keep state on standard time year-round
Summary
Representative Todd said HB1300 would stop seasonal clock changes by keeping the state on standard time year-round, citing federal constraints and public-health studies on circadian disruption; the committee unanimously advanced the bill to full committee.
Representative Todd, sponsor of HB1300, explained the bill would choose the option the Uniform Time Act allows: remain on standard time year-round. He framed the change as a simple legislative choice and cited research linking daylight-saving clock changes to short-term increases in heart attacks, strokes and traffic accidents.
"This bill does just that," Todd said, describing federal law27s two options for states (opt out and remain on standard time or continue with seasonal changes). Representative Salinas asked whether ‘‘standard time’’ meant the current pre-change clock; Todd confirmed that it did. The clerk later reported a 5–0 vote and the bill was sent to full committee.
