A new California bill could put an end to daylight saving time in the Golden State, even though voters approved a similar measure in 2018.
Senate Bill 1413, introduced by Sen. Roger Niello (R-Fair Oaks), would “repeal daylight saving time in the state,” according to the bill’s text.
The American Medical Association says the U.S. should get rid of the seasonal time changes in favor of a standard, year-round time.
“The U.S. should eliminate seasonal time changes in favor of a national, fixed, year-round time,” according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.
Researchers who contributed to the study noted that “current evidence best supports the adoption of year-round standard time, which aligns best with human circadian biology and provides distinct benefits for public health and safety.”
This isn’t the first time California lawmakers have tried to ditch the daylight savings time practice.
In 2018, voters approved Proposition 7, allowing lawmakers to amend the practice if Congress approved it.
However, not everyone is on board with a standard-time proposal. Some argue that daylight saving could be beneficial since the extra hours of sunlight can reduce crime, encourage outdoor activities and positively impact mood and overall health.
