The bill proposes to exempt the state of Alaska from observing daylight saving time, which involves advancing the clock during a specific period each year as outlined in federal law (15 U.S.C. 260a). A new section, AS 44.12.400, is added to the state statutes, stating that Alaska will instead observe standard time throughout the year, without the time change associated with daylight saving time.

The effective date for this change is set for November 4, 2025, allowing for a transition period before the new timekeeping practice is implemented statewide.

Statutes affected:
SB0102A, AM SB 102, introduced 02/19/2025: