DST Ends Early: States Push for Permanent Daylight Saving Time
Daylight saving time (DST) will conclude earlier than usual this year, on November 2. This has sparked renewed debate about the merits of permanent DST, with several United States states pushing for legislation to make the change. Currently, 19 states have passed bills advocating for permanent DST, including California, Washington, Oregon, and Florida. However, no state has yet secured federal approval to enact this change independently. Texas and Maine are the latest United States states to join this push, having recently enacted legislation. Ten states have already approved legislation for permanent DST, awaiting federal approval. Meanwhile, Hawaii and most of Arizona (excluding the Navajo Nation) have adopted year-round standard time. The contentious nature of the issue is evident, with Delaware and Wyoming's legislation contingent on neighboring United States states' actions. Florida was the first United States state to propose year-round DST in 2018. The end of DST on November 2 has reignited discussions about the potential benefits and drawbacks of permanent DST. With several United States states already having passed legislation, the pressure is on for federal approval to make this change a reality.
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