This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 645.071, to establish that the state will recognize federal standard time year-round starting in 2025. The bill specifies that this recognition will remain in effect until a federal law is enacted that allows states to adopt advanced standard time year-round. The current references to "advanced standard time" are removed from the statute, ensuring that only federal standard time is recognized for all legal time references in the state.

Additionally, the bill includes a provision that outlines 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 expire when the amendments made by a previous law take effect. This legislative change aims to streamline timekeeping practices within the state government and local jurisdictions.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 645.071