Daylight saving time; exempts Virginia from observing. (HB303)
Introduced By
Del. Nick Freitas (R-Culpeper) with support from co-patron Del. Michael Webert (R-Marshall)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Elimination of daylight saving time in Virginia. Exempts Virginia from observing daylight saving time, thereby making Eastern Standard Time the standard time in Virginia year-round. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/11/2022 | Committee |
| 01/11/2022 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22103195D |
| 01/11/2022 | Referred to Committee on General Laws |
| 01/16/2022 | Impact statement from DPB (HB303) |
| 01/18/2022 | Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #1 |
| 02/03/2022 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N) |
| 02/15/2022 | Left in General Laws |
Comments
Del. Freitas,
This is an excellent bill and should become law. You can't fool Mother Nature. The number of daylight hours stays the same no matter that the Federal govt or Commonwealth say. A study shows that daylight "saving" time" doesn't "save" time or money. You are to be congratulated for introducing the bill
Mike Albin
Springfield
Board Member, Fairfax County Taxpayers Alliance
Don’t agree with Del. Freitas on much, but I do on this bill. Changing the clock messes with a person’s circadian rhythm and creates sleep issues for a week or so after the change. Some studies point to hearth heath and stroke issues as well. Ditto with auto accidents. There is a commercial cost to these artificial clock adjustments as well. I prefer standard time year around, but DST year around is preferable to the current system of changing the time spring and fall.
I probably would prefer the study bill but I am inclined to make the change. The other option is to stick with DST year-round. One issue that comes up with year-round DST is it is so dark in the morning with kids going to school. But schools could open an hour later for a few months.
It is time to put this outdated concept to bed and this bill is the answer. Regardless of the history behind DLS, it is disruptive and useless today. I wholeheartedly support this bill and Del. Freitas.
I support this bill to the fullest. BYE-BYE DLS
Its just absolutely ridiculous and outdated to keep changing the clocks. Its so simple pick a time and leave it alone