The 136th General Assembly of Ohio has introduced a concurrent resolution urging the United States Congress to establish permanent daylight saving time. This resolution highlights the historical context of daylight saving time, noting its initial adoption during World War I and its continued use during World War II and the 1973 oil crisis. The resolution outlines several benefits associated with daylight saving time, including increased evening daylight, enhanced outdoor activities for children, economic advantages, energy savings, improved traffic safety, and reduced crime rates.

Currently, federal law prevents states from implementing permanent daylight saving time, as it mandates uniformity across time zones. The resolution references the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025, which aims to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide. The Ohio General Assembly calls on Congress to pass this legislation and plans to send copies of the resolution to key federal officials and the Ohio media to raise awareness of their position.