This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 645.071, to establish that all references to time in state law will adhere to federal standard time year-round, starting in 2025. The bill removes the previous provisions that allowed for the use of advanced standard time, ensuring that no state department, county, city, or town can adopt any time other than federal standard time.

Additionally, the bill includes a provision that specifies the effective date of this change, stating that it will take effect when advanced standard time transitions to standard time in 2025, as dictated by federal law. The recognition of federal standard time will remain in effect until a federal law is enacted that permits states to observe advanced standard time year-round.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 645.071