This bill proposes to amend Alaska's current timekeeping laws by establishing that the state and its political subdivisions will observe daylight saving time year-round, specifically by advancing Alaska standard time by one hour. This change is contingent upon a future amendment to federal law that permits states to adopt daylight saving time throughout the entire year. The bill includes a provision requiring the attorney general to notify the revisor of statutes if such a federal amendment occurs.

Additionally, the bill outlines that the new timekeeping measure will only take effect on the first Sunday in November following the enactment of the federal law, with specific conditions for implementation based on the timing of the federal law's effective date. This ensures that Alaska's transition to year-round daylight saving time is aligned with federal regulations.

Statutes affected:
HB0041A, AM HB 41, introduced 01/17/2025: