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OK HB1223

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kevin West

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Oklahoma would adopt year-round standard time for the entire state and all political subdivisions beginning November 2, 2025, eliminating the twice-yearly clock changes

  • The act is officially named the "Wyman West Actual Lock the Clock Act"

  • Amends existing 2024 legislation that previously required federal authorization before Oklahoma could adopt permanent daylight saving time, removing that federal approval requirement

  • Removes previous exemptions for interstate commerce carriers and federal agency time requirements that were in the original law

  • Effective date is November 1, 2025, with the state transitioning upon returning to standard time on November 2, 2025

Legislative Description

Daylight saving time; mandating year-round standard time; effective date.

Last Action

Third Reading, Measure failed: Ayes: 40 Nays: 54

3/25/2025

Committee Referrals

General Government2/4/2025
Government Oversight2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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