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OH HCR7
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Engrossed
12/6/2023
Primary Sponsor
Rodney Creech
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AI Summary
- Urges Congress to enact legislation making daylight saving time permanent nationwide
- Cites benefits of daylight saving time including additional evening daylight, increased outdoor playtime for children and youth, expanded economic opportunities, energy savings, improved traffic safety, and crime reduction
- Notes that federal law currently prevents states from establishing permanent daylight saving time and requires the U.S. Secretary of Transportation to enforce uniform application across all time zones
- References the Sunshine Protection Act of 2022 (S. 623) from the 117th Congress as a model for permanent daylight saving time legislation
- Directs the House Clerk to transmit copies of the resolution to the President, Congress, Ohio's Congressional delegation, and Ohio news media
Legislative Description
Urge Congress to make daylight saving time permanent
Transportation
Last Action
Referred to committee: General Government
12/13/2023
Committee Referrals
General Government12/13/2023
State and Local Government3/22/2023
Full Bill Text
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