Alaska2026Passed Legislature

HB229

Alaska Bill to Eliminate Daylight Saving Time

Last scannedSep 22, 2026, 12:32 AM

In one sentence

This bill exempts Alaska from observing daylight saving time and requires the state to stay on standard time during periods when other places advance their clocks.

Exempts the entire state of Alaska from observing advanced time, also known as daylight saving time.
Requires the state to observe standard time during the period set by federal law for advancing clocks each year.
Adds a new section (AS 44.12.400) to state law regarding this exemption.
Sets November 3, 2026, as the date this change takes effect.

The bill relies on federal law (15 U.S.C. 260a) to define the specific dates for when clocks would otherwise be advanced.
The official text does not specify how state agencies must implement this change beyond observing standard time.

Plain language

Daylight saving time: Also known as advanced time, it is the period when clocks are moved forward.
Standard time: The regular clock setting used during periods not observing daylight saving time.

Official record

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Read the official summary

ELIMINATE DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME An Act exempting the state from daylight saving time; and providing for an effective date.

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