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A 8106

Establishes the task force on daylight saving time

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Clyde Vanel

Establishes a state Task Force on Daylight Saving Time to study its impacts and policy options, guiding future decisions for timing and related costs.

REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
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Bill Summary · A 8106

Summary of Bill A 8106 — Establishes the Task Force on Daylight Saving Time

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 8106
  • Title: Establishes the task force on daylight saving time
  • Sponsor: Clyde Vanel (primary)
  • Introduced: April 30, 2025
  • Status: Referred to Governmental Operations (on 2025-04-30)
  • Related Bills (prior-session): A 11190, A 1690, A 3837, A 2626

The bill would create a dedicated task force to study daylight saving time. The material provided does not include the full text, so details on the task force’s composition, duties, funding, reporting requirements, or specific deadlines are not specified here.

Key Provisions (as stated or implied)

  • Creation of a Task Force: Establishes a formal group to examine daylight saving time.
  • Scope and Details: The provided information does not specify:
    • the size or composition of the task force (members, appointment process, or representatives)
    • the tasks the group must perform (e.g., studying impacts, costs, benefits, or recommending policy changes)
    • duration of the task force and reporting timelines
    • funding or administrative support
    • required findings or reporting to the Legislature

Full understanding of these provisions requires access to the bill’s text.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • State Government and Policy Makers: The creation of a task force implies involvement by state agencies and legislators in daylight saving time policy.
  • Stakeholders with Interest in Time Policy: Businesses, schools, transportation, energy sectors, and the general public could be indirectly affected by any policy recommendations or changes that arise from the task force’s work.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • The bill has been referred to the Governmental Operations committee, indicating it is in the early stage of the legislative process.
  • There are duplicate entries for the same action, suggesting a possible clerical duplication in the record (both noting “2025-04-30: REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS”).
  • No dates for committee hearings, votes, or final floor action are provided in the available information.

Context and Related Legislation

  • The presence of several prior-session related bills (A 11190, A 1690, A 3837, A 2626) indicates ongoing interest in daylight saving policy within this body, and that this bill may be part of a broader, continuing dialogue on whether to study, modify, or adopt changes to daylight saving time.

Next Steps for Readers

  • Review the full bill text to confirm:
    • the task force’s composition and appointment process
    • the scope of duties and specific study topics
    • funding and administrative support
    • reporting requirements and timeline
  • Monitor committee hearings and subsequent actions in the Governmental Operations committee.
  • Consider related bills (A 11190, A 1690, A 3837, A 2626) for a broader understanding of past or concurrent legislative efforts on daylight saving time.

This summary provides a concise, accessible overview based on the information available; the complete bill text will clarify the substantive provisions and potential impacts.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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