Senate Bill 165 aims to eliminate daylight saving time in Wisconsin by repealing the existing statute that governs its observance. The bill amends several sections of the statutes, specifically removing references to daylight saving time in relation to the closing hours for establishments with Class B and Class C licenses. Notably, it deletes the provision that allowed for extended closing hours on the Sunday when daylight saving time begins, thereby standardizing the closing hours to be consistent throughout the year.

Additionally, the bill repeals section 175.095 entirely, which previously outlined the specifics of daylight saving time in Wisconsin. It also updates the definition of "time" in section 990.001 (12) to refer solely to standard time, removing any mention of daylight saving time. The proposed changes are set to take effect on the first January 1 following the bill's publication, aligning Wisconsin's timekeeping practices with those of states that do not observe daylight saving time.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 125.32(3)(a), 125.32, 125.68(4)(c)1, 125.68, 175.095, 990.001(12), 990.001