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SB 51: Permanent standard time.
What SB 51 does, verified February 3, 2026
This bill would repeal daylight saving time in the state and require year-round standard time instead. The state and all political subdivisions would be exempt from federal law regarding time changes. The bill aims to provide consistency with the existing state law, which was established by Proposition 7 in 2018. It would also make related findings and declarations about the benefits of year-round standard time.
Bill journey
✓IntroducedComplete
2In CommitteeCurrent
3First Chamber FloorPending
4Second ChamberPending
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56. (2026-02-02)Alert me
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| Feb. 02, 2026 | Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56. |
| May. 23, 2025 | May 23 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. |
| May. 16, 2025 | Set for hearing May 23. |
| May. 05, 2025 | May 5 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file. |
| Apr. 25, 2025 | Set for hearing May 5. |