Bill Summary#
This bill would provide that Alabama would observe Daylight Saving Time year-round upon an act by Congress to amend the existing prohibition in federal law
Relating to Daylight Saving Time; to provide that Alabama would observe Daylight Saving Time year-round upon an act by Congress to amend the existing prohibition in federal law.
Bill Text#
This bill would provide that Alabama would observe Daylight Saving Time year-round upon an act by Congress to amend the existing prohibition in federal law
Relating to Daylight Saving Time; to provide that Alabama would observe Daylight Saving Time year-round upon an act by Congress to amend the existing prohibition in federal law.
Section 1
If the United States Congress amends 15 U.S.C. § 260a to authorize states to observe Daylight Saving Time year-round, the State of Alabama shall adopt Daylight Saving Time as the year-round standard of time for the entire state and all of its political subdivisions.
Section 2
This act shall become effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor, or its otherwise becoming law.
Bill Actions#
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2018 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on State Government |
Bill Documents#
| Document Type | Document Location |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/ALISON/SearchableInstruments/2018RS/PrintFiles/HB508-int.pdf |