North Dakota lawmakers are once again weighing whether to ditch daylight saving time—and this time, the proposal has momentum. House Bill 1259 would keep the state on standard time year-round, joining Arizona and Hawaii in abandoning the twice-yearly clock change. But there’s a catch: the change would only take effect if neighboring states do the same. Supporters say the switch would benefit residents in the western part of the Central Time Zone. Opponents argue it could hurt tourism, evening events, and business near state borders.
Ann Estvold, North Dakota Newspaper Association with North Dakota Monitor has the full story.
HB 1259
A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 1-08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to requiring the state to observe standard time year round; and to repeal section 40-01-20 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to daylight saving time.
House Sponsors: Hauck (R, District 36), Heilman (R, District 7), D. Ruby (R, District 38), M. Ruby (R, District 40), Maki (R, District 26),
Senate Sponsors: Magrum (R, District 8),
