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WI SB165
Bill
Status
Failed
3/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rachael Cabral-Guevara
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AI Summary
- Repeals Wisconsin statute 175.095, which currently establishes daylight saving time beginning at 2 a.m. on the second Sunday in March and ending at 2 a.m. on the first Sunday in November
- Wisconsin would observe standard time year-round throughout the entire state, as permitted under federal law for states located entirely within one timezone
- Removes special closing hour exceptions for alcohol-licensed premises (Class "B" and Class "C") on the Sunday when daylight saving time would have begun
- Amends statutory time references to only use standard time (s. 175.09) rather than daylight saving time
- Takes effect on the first January 1 after publication
Legislative Description
Eliminating daylight saving time in Wisconsin.
Last Action
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
3/23/2026
Committee Referrals
Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs3/27/2025
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