The bill proposes to exempt the state of Washington from observing daylight saving time by implementing year-round Pacific Standard Time. It highlights the negative impacts of switching between standard time and daylight saving time, including adverse effects on public health, increased traffic accidents, and disruptions to agriculture and economic growth. The legislation intends to exercise rights under the Uniform Time Act, allowing Washington to remain on standard time year-round, contingent upon federal authorization, which has not yet been granted.

Key amendments include changes to RCW 1.20.050, which now establishes that Washington will reject daylight saving time and maintain standard time, with specific provisions preventing local governments from adopting daylight saving time unless established nationally. The bill also repeals RCW 1.20.051, which previously governed daylight saving time, and introduces new sections that outline the effective date of the act as November 3, 2025, along with contingencies related to prior legislation.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 1.20.050, 35A.21.190