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AK SB26

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kelly Merrick

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Origin

Senate

34th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Alaska would exempt itself from observing daylight saving time and remain on standard time year-round

  • Petitions the U.S. Department of Transportation to move all of Alaska into the Pacific Standard Time zone under the Uniform Time Act of 1966

  • Daylight saving time exemption takes effect only if the federal government approves moving Alaska to Pacific Standard Time by January 1, 2035

  • The petition to the U.S. Department of Transportation takes effect immediately upon the bill's passage

Legislative Description

Eliminate Daylight Saving Time

Time Zones

Last Action

CROSS SPONSOR(S): FOSTER

5/17/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs5/13/2025
Community & Regional Affairs1/22/2025

Full Bill Text

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