This bill proposes the elimination of daylight saving time in Nebraska and makes corresponding amendments to various sections of the state's statutes. Specifically, it amends sections 49-1301 and 49-1302 to establish that Nebraska will not observe daylight saving time, thereby exempting the state from the provisions of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 that allow for the advancement of time. The bill also introduces a condition that this change will take effect only after neighboring states—namely Iowa, Kansas, South Dakota, and Wyoming—adopt similar laws. Additionally, the bill modifies the polling hours for elections in the mountain and central time zones, ensuring that they align with the new standard time.

Furthermore, the bill updates the language regarding the time references in sections related to sick leave and vacation leave for state employees, changing "Central Standard Time" to "central time." It also clarifies the process for the payment of unused vacation leave upon retirement or death of a state employee, ensuring that beneficiaries receive payment for any accumulated leave. The original sections of the statutes that are being amended will be repealed, streamlining the legal framework surrounding time observance and employee leave policies in Nebraska.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 32-908, 49-1301, 49-1302, 81-1323, 81-1328
Final Reading: 32-908, 49-1301, 49-1302, 81-1323, 81-1328