HF1944 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Recognition of federal standard time year-round beginning in 2025 and expiring upon enactment of a federal law authorizing states to recognize advanced standard time year-round provided.
Related bill: SF2403
AI Generated Summary
This bill proposes that Minnesota recognize federal standard time year-round beginning in 2025. However, this provision would expire upon the enactment of a federal law allowing states to adopt advanced standard time (also known as daylight saving time) year-round. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 645.071 to ensure that all time references in state laws adhere to federal standard time or advanced standard time as established by federal law. Additionally, it prohibits state agencies and local governments from using or enforcing any other time standard.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 04, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | State Government Finance and Policy |
| March 09, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Authors added | |
| March 10, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Authors added | |
| March 19, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Provides for the recognition of federal standard time year-round, until federal law allows advanced standard time year-round."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill amends section 645.071 to align state standard time with federal time standards.",
"modified": [
"Clarifies the prohibition on employing or adopting any time different from federal standard or advanced standard time by state departments and local governments."
]
},
"citation": "645.071"
}
]