Daylight saving time has its champions and its critics, but few industries have a stake in the debate quite like golf. As lawmakers across the country consider locking the clocks—either on standard time or daylight saving—the golf industry is making its case: evening light equals more rounds played, more lessons taught, and more revenue for courses and clubhouses. Without it, they warn, prices could rise, and some courses might even close. As the debate unfolds, the question remains: whose time should take priority?
And this isn’t just a national story; HB 1259 is the ND Legislature’s attempt to shorten our summer evenings and it’s already passed in the house.
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),
