The proposed bill aims to establish a new section in the North Dakota Century Code that mandates the state to observe standard daylight saving time year-round. It includes the insertion of language that specifies the state and its political subdivisions shall observe daylight saving time as the standard time for the entire state. Additionally, the bill outlines the official standard times for regions within the central and mountain time zones, while clarifying that this new observance will not interfere with federal regulations regarding time for interstate commerce or federal actions.

Furthermore, the bill repeals section 40-01-20 of the North Dakota Century Code, which previously addressed daylight saving time. It also includes a contingent effective date, stipulating that the law will take effect only after the U.S. Congress amends relevant federal law to allow states to adopt year-round daylight saving time and after neighboring states—Minnesota, Montana, and South Dakota—begin observing this practice.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 40-01-20
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Representative Maki: 40-01-20
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 40-01-20
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senator Roers: 40-01-20