Alaska House panel hears competing plans to end clock changes as tourism and health experts clash On March 28 the Alaska House State Affairs Committee held introductory hearings on SB 26 and HB 229, two opposing bills to end twice-yearly clock changes: SB 26 would exempt Alaska from DST and petition USDOT to move the state to Pacific Standard Time; HB 229 would set permanent Alaska Standard Time without federal approval. Testimony split between tourism and business groups backing SB 26 and medical and public-health experts backing HB 229.

Alaska's lawmakers are facing off over whether to end the twice-yearly clock change, with tourism leaders pushing for evening daylight and health experts advocating for permanent standard time!

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Alaska Senate discusses SB 26 to end daylight savings and shift to Pacific Time Alaska Senate considers SB 26 to eliminate daylight savings and align with Pacific Time.

Alaska's Senate is taking a bold step to end the confusing clock changes by potentially shifting the state to Pacific Time, promising brighter mornings and smoother daily life for residents!

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