This bill aims to repeal the existing provisions related to Daylight Saving Time in Idaho and establish exemptions for both the Mountain Time Zone and Pacific Time Zone portions of the state. Specifically, it repeals Chapter 96, Title 67 of the Idaho Code and introduces two new sections—73-123 and 73-124—into Chapter 1, Title 73. These sections provide that Idaho will exempt the Mountain Time Zone and Pacific Time Zone from Daylight Saving Time, aligning with federal law that allows states to opt out of the biannual clock changes. Additionally, the bill stipulates that Idaho will conform to any future federal legislation that mandates permanent Daylight Saving Time.

The legislative intent behind this bill emphasizes the negative impacts of changing clocks on health, safety, education, and the economy. It highlights the historical context of permanent Daylight Saving Time and the recommendations from various sleep research organizations advocating for permanent Standard Time. The bill also includes contingency effective dates, which will activate the new provisions following similar exemptions in neighboring states, Oregon and Washington.