The Assembly Government Affairs Committee in Carson City, Nevada, has approved a bill that would allow the state to opt-out of observing daylight saving time. Assembly Bill 81, introduced by Assemblywoman Selena La Rue Hatch of Reno, would keep Nevada on permanent standard time starting in 2026. The bill aims to eliminate the negative health effects and increased car crashes associated with switching the clocks twice a year.
If passed, Nevada would join more than two dozen other states, including neighboring California, in opting out of the time change. Currently, only Arizona and Hawaii do not observe daylight saving time. The bill will now move to the Assembly floor for further consideration.
This decision has sparked a conversation about the impact of daylight saving time on a state’s population and whether opting out could lead to a better quality of life for residents. As discussions continue, it remains to be seen whether Nevada will ultimately make the switch to permanent standard time in the coming years.
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