A bill to provide for the elimination of daylight saving time in this state; and to provide for a referendum.
The proposed legislation aims to eliminate the observance of daylight saving time throughout the state of Michigan. This change would apply to all political subdivisions within the state, effectively exempting Michigan from the federal mandate outlined in 15 USC 260a, which governs the advancement of time. The bill stipulates that this change will only take effect if it is approved by a majority of voters in a referendum scheduled for the general election on November 5, 2024. Should the electorate approve the measure, the act will become effective 30 days following the official declaration of the vote. The referendum will be conducted in accordance with the Michigan election law, specifically the 1954 PA 116, MCL 168.1 to 168.992.
Introduced
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Referred to the Committee on Government Operations
