The 136th General Assembly of Ohio has introduced a concurrent resolution urging the United States Congress to make daylight saving time a permanent standard. This resolution, sponsored by Senator Koehler and co-sponsored by Senators Wilson, Lang, and Brenner, highlights the historical context of daylight saving time, which was first adopted during World War I and has been utilized during various crises to support economic and energy needs. The resolution outlines the benefits of maintaining daylight saving time, including increased evening daylight, enhanced outdoor activities for children, economic growth, energy conservation, improved traffic safety, and reduced crime rates.

Currently, federal law prevents states from establishing permanent daylight saving time, as it mandates uniformity across time zones. The resolution references the Sunshine Protection Act (H.R. 139), which aims to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide. The Ohio General Assembly calls on Congress to enact this legislation and plans to send copies of the resolution to key federal officials and the Ohio media to raise awareness and support for the initiative.