This 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 typically designated for time advancement each year. Specifically, it adds a new section to AS 44.12, stating that Alaska will not observe daylight saving time as outlined in 15 U.S.C. 260a. Additionally, the bill includes a petition to the United States Department of Transportation to change Alaska's time zone to Pacific Standard Time, following the procedures established under the Uniform Time Act of 1966.

The bill also stipulates that the exemption from daylight saving time will only take effect if the United States Department of Transportation successfully places all of Alaska within the Pacific Standard Time zone by January 1, 2035. Furthermore, the petition to the Department of Transportation will take effect immediately, while the exemption will only be enacted upon the successful time zone change.

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