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NJ S3781

NJ S3781 Establishes permanent daylight saving time in NJ. Views:In the last 841Week 992Month 8,308Total

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Introduced 05/20/2019 In Committee 05/20/2019 Crossed Over Passed Dead 01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill provides for the State of New Jersey to permanently observe daylight saving time by remaining on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) year-round. For four months, the standard time of New Jersey is Eastern Standard Time (EST), or five hours offset from Coordinated Universal Time. From 2:00 A.M. on the second Sunday in March until 2:00 A.M. on the first Sunday in November, the State participates in the one-hour advancement of time, commonly referred to as "daylight saving time." The people of New Jersey have become more accustomed to the eight months of daylight saving time each year than the four months of standard time. Several studies have shown the biannual change between EST and EDT is disruptive to commerce and to the daily schedules, safety, and health of the citizens of the country, and therefore, the residents of this State. Under the federal "Uniform Time Act of 1966," states are not permitted to observe daylight saving time year-round. If the federal government amends federal law to authorize states to observe daylight saving time year-round, the Legislature shall require that the State of New Jersey observe daylight saving time year-round. Sections 1 and 2 of this bill would take effect immediately. Sections 3, 4, and 5 of this bill would take effect on the first Sunday in November following the effective date of federal authorization to observe daylight saving time year-round.

AI Summary

This bill provides for the State of New Jersey to permanently observe daylight saving time by remaining on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) year-round. The bill states that the residents and businesses of New Jersey have become more accustomed to the eight months of daylight saving time each year than the four months of standard time, and that the biannual change between Eastern Standard Time (EST) and EDT is disruptive to commerce and to the daily schedules, safety, and health of the state's citizens. The bill indicates that it will take effect once the federal government authorizes states to observe daylight saving time year-round.

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Sponsors (1)

Shirley Turner (D)*,

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 05/20/2019)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bills/BillView.asp?BillNumber=S3781

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Version: 05/20/2019

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Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bills/BillView.asp?BillNumber=S3781
BillText	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S4000/3781_I1.HTM
Bill	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S4000/3781_I1.PDF

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