AK HJR20

Urges United States Congress to repeal 15 U.S.C. 260a and end daylight saving time nationwide.

Cites a University of California, Santa Barbara study showing daylight saving time increased electricity costs by millions of dollars in Indiana, contradicting its original fuel-saving purpose from World War I.

Notes Alaska's unique geography as the "Land of the Midnight Sun" makes traditional dusk and dawn concepts irrelevant, and daylight saving time becomes pointless within days of implementation due to rapid seasonal daylight changes.

Identifies negative impacts including disruption of circadian rhythms during time transitions, reduced student and national productivity during adjustments, and inconvenience of resetting clocks and devices.

Emphasizes modern communication technology enables consistent business operations across time zones without needing daylight saving time adjustments.