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SCR-7 • 2026

Permanent standard time.

Permanent standard time.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Niello
Last action
2026-03-16
Official status
Referred to Com. on HEALTH.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The resolution does not make any legal changes but is a statement of opinion.

Permanent Standard Time

A resolution stating that the California Legislature recognizes the health benefits of using standard time all year without changing clocks.

What This Bill Does

  • The Legislature proclaims its acknowledgment of the health benefits associated with permanent standard time.

Who It Names or Affects

  • People who follow California's state government decisions and discussions.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This resolution does not change any laws or rules about daylight saving time.
  • It is a statement of the Legislature’s opinion on permanent standard time.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-16 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Com. on HEALTH.

  2. 2025-03-03 California Legislative Information

    In Assembly. Held at Desk.

  3. 2025-03-03 California Legislative Information

    Read. Adopted. (Ayes 24. Noes 6. Page 304.) Ordered to the Assembly.

  4. 2025-01-22 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Ordered to third reading.

  5. 2024-12-18 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS.

Official Summary Text

SCR 7, as introduced, Niello.
Permanent standard time.
This measure would proclaim that the Legislature acknowledges the health benefits of permanent standard time.

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