HB266 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Greg Wren

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Daylight savings, permanent conversion in Alabama

Summary

HB266 would make daylight saving time the year-round standard time for Alabama, with schools allowed to adjust start times and the agriculture department allowed to study farming practices under this change.

What This Bill Does

If passed, Alabama would keep daylight saving time year-round for the whole state and its local governments. School districts could shift start times to align with daylight and safety. The Department of Agriculture and Industries could study how year-round daylight saving time would affect agricultural practices.

Who It Affects

• The general population and state/local governments in Alabama, who would experience year-round daylight saving time as the standard time.
• School districts and the Department of Agriculture and Industries, who could adjust school start times and study agricultural practices, respectively.

Key Provisions

• Daylight saving time becomes the year-round standard time for Alabama and its political subdivisions.
• Each school district may adjust school start times based on daylight and safety considerations.
• The Department of Agriculture and Industries may study adjustments in standard agricultural practices due to the year-round observance.
• The act becomes effective immediately after passage and approval by the Governor.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Daylight Saving Time