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KS SB1
Bill
Status
3/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kenny Titus
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AI Summary
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Kansas would stop observing daylight saving time starting at 2:00 AM on the first Sunday of November 2025, becoming exempt from federal DST provisions under 15 U.S.C. § 260a(a)
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The exemption would automatically end if Missouri enacts a similar law exempting itself from daylight saving time, with the Kansas Secretary of State required to monitor and publish notice of such enactment
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If Congress passes a law requiring year-round central daylight saving time, Kansas would transition to permanent daylight saving time instead of remaining on standard time
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The Secretary of State must monitor federal legislation and publish notices in the Kansas Register when triggering conditions are met
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Federal time requirements for interstate commerce, U.S. government operations, and matters under federal jurisdiction are not affected by the state's time change
Legislative Description
Exempting the state of Kansas from daylight saving time but providing for moving to permanent daylight saving time upon an act of Congress requiring such move.
Last Action
House Hearing: Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 9:00 AM Room 346-S
3/17/2026