Committee asks sponsor for research, visuals and outreach before advancing HB 709 referendum
After testimony on House Bill 709, the committee requested that the sponsor circulate research, visuals showing sunrise/sunset impacts and talking points to members; the sponsor said a Senate companion would be filed and the committee will meet again before any decision.
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Committee members emphasized that a non‑binding referendum requires clear public education to ensure voters understand the consequences of a change in time policy. Representative Wes Cantrell agreed to email members talking points and visuals illustrating earliest sunset and sunrise scenarios and said he had printed copies to distribute.
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