This bill proposes the enactment of a new section to chapter 1-08 of the North Dakota Century Code, which mandates that the state and its political subdivisions observe standard time year-round, effectively eliminating the practice of daylight saving time. The new legal language specifies that the official standard time for areas in the central time zone will be six hours behind Greenwich Mean Time, while those in the mountain time zone will be seven hours behind. Additionally, the bill clarifies that this change will not interfere with federal laws regarding time for interstate commerce or actions by U.S. government officials.

Furthermore, the bill includes a repeal of section 40-01-20 of the North Dakota Century Code, which previously governed daylight saving time. This repeal aligns with the new requirement for year-round standard time, ensuring that North Dakota will no longer observe the time changes associated with daylight saving.

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