The bill proposes to exempt the state of Alaska from observing daylight saving time, allowing the entire state to adhere to standard time during the period designated for time advancement each year. This change is codified in a new section added to AS 44.12, which states that Alaska will not observe daylight saving time as defined under federal law. Additionally, the bill includes a petition to the United States Department of Transportation to change Alaska's time zone to Pacific Standard Time, in accordance with the Uniform Time Act of 1966.

The implementation of the exemption from daylight saving time is conditional upon the United States Department of Transportation's approval to place Alaska within the Pacific Standard Time zone by January 1, 2035. If this condition is met, the exemption will take effect on the same date that the state is officially moved to the new time zone. The bill also stipulates that the petition to the Department of Transportation will take effect immediately.

Statutes affected:
SB0026A, AM SB 26, introduced 01/10/2025: