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SB 94

Exempts the State of Nevada from provisions of federal law relating to daylight saving time. (BDR 19-25)

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Robin Titus

Nevada bill exempts state from federal daylight saving time requirements, enabling potential shift to year-round standard time or alternative schedule.

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Bill Summary · SB 94

Legislative bill overview

SB 94 would exempt Nevada from federal Uniform Time Act provisions that require states observing daylight saving time to maintain it year-round. This would theoretically allow Nevada to establish its own daylight saving time schedule, potentially including year-round standard time or other alternatives to federal requirements.

Why is this important

Daylight saving time is a contentious policy affecting sleep patterns, health, commerce, and public safety. Nevada residents and businesses have debated whether current time practices serve the state's interests, particularly given its geographic location and economy. This bill represents an attempt to reclaim state authority over timekeeping policy rather than accepting federal mandates.

Potential points of contention

  • Interstate commerce complications: Neighboring states' different time zones create scheduling complications for transportation, utilities, and business operations across state lines
  • Limited practical authority: Federal law constrains state options—Nevada cannot simply opt out; it could only choose standard time year-round or follow modified daylight saving schedules within narrow federal parameters
  • Unclear implementation details: The bill lacks specifics on what alternative time schedule Nevada would actually adopt, making its real-world consequences uncertain

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

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