This resolve directs the University of Maine System to study and analyze the potential effects on public health and the State's economy of the State's adopting permanent Atlantic Standard Time and determine if that adoption will serve the convenience of commerce as required by the United States Department of Transportation. The University of Maine System must conduct the study within available resources and submit a report with suggested legislation by December 6, 2023 to the Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government, which may submit legislation to the Second Regular Session of the
131st Legislature.