#ditchtheswitch — Public Fediverse posts

It's time for the twice-annual groaning about the time change with #DaylightSavingTime ending for the year in the US & Canada Sunday morning, November 2. A way we can resist/rebel is to develop software so our own computers + devices can opt-out of DST, and still interact with those required to use it. See my LongitudeTZ project on GitHub. Lots to do but it won't get anywhere without supporters. https://github.com/ikluft/LongitudeTZ #OpenSource #software #tech #PermanentStandardTime #DitchTheSwitch #DitchDST

It's time for the twice-annual groaning about the time change with #DaylightSavingTime ending for the year in the US & Canada Sunday morning, November 2. A way we can resist/rebel is to develop software so our own computers + devices can opt-out of DST, and still interact with those required to use it. See my LongitudeTZ project on GitHub. Lots to do but it won't get anywhere without supporters. https://github.com/ikluft/LongitudeTZ #OpenSource #software #tech #PermanentStandardTime #DitchTheSwitch #DitchDST

It's time for the twice-annual groaning about the time change with #DaylightSavingTime ending for the year in the US & Canada Sunday morning, November 2. A way we can resist/rebel is to develop software so our own computers + devices can opt-out of DST, and still interact with those required to use it. See my LongitudeTZ project on GitHub. Lots to do but it won't get anywhere without supporters. https://github.com/ikluft/LongitudeTZ #OpenSource #software #tech #PermanentStandardTime #DitchTheSwitch #DitchDST

It's time for the twice-annual groaning about the time change with #DaylightSavingTime ending for the year in the US & Canada Sunday morning, November 2. A way we can resist/rebel is to develop software so our own computers + devices can opt-out of DST, and still interact with those required to use it. See my LongitudeTZ project on GitHub. Lots to do but it won't get anywhere without supporters. https://github.com/ikluft/LongitudeTZ #OpenSource #software #tech #PermanentStandardTime #DitchTheSwitch #DitchDST

It's time for the twice-annual groaning about the time change with #DaylightSavingTime ending for the year in the US & Canada Sunday morning, November 2. A way we can resist/rebel is to develop software so our own computers + devices can opt-out of DST, and still interact with those required to use it. See my LongitudeTZ project on GitHub. Lots to do but it won't get anywhere without supporters. https://github.com/ikluft/LongitudeTZ #OpenSource #software #tech #PermanentStandardTime #DitchTheSwitch #DitchDST

I watched as #Oregon SB566 #PermanentStandardTime bill apparently died. I didn't realize it was replaced by #SB1038 until that passed the Senate today. On to the House.

The new bill is weird. It'll go along with permanent Standard or Daylight time as long as both CA & WA adopt same in 10 years. Permanent DST would require an act of Congress first, since states aren't allowed to choose it. Excludes Mountain Time portion of Oregon in Malheur County. https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB1038 #DitchTheSwitch #PNW

Texas: New: SB 516 seeks illegal, unsafe, permanent Daylight Saving Time. Filed by Senator Mayes Middleton (R-Galveston), who previously sponsored bills seeking pDST and bills seeking legal, safe, permanent Standard Time. Permanent DST would put TX sunrise past 8am 3–5 months, later even then 9am! When last tried, it cost lives and business, and Texans rejected it. Please urge him and your own state legislators to #DitchTheSwitch the quick, safe, and lasting way, with permanent Standard Time, not permanent DST! #DitchDST #TXLeg #MAHA

Read Senator Niello’s complete statement in the Sacramento Bee here. #DitchTheSwitch #CALeg #DaylightSavingTime https://www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-ed/article294891724.html

California Senate approves the amended SB-1413. Originally filed by Senator Niello to #DitchDST, #DitchTheSwitch, and restore permanent Standard Time, it was amended by committee only to study energy effects of such action. It next goes to #CALeg Assembly. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZjjkyLq2QE

California State Senate passed #SB1413 #PermanentStandardTime bill after it was amended down to a study due 2027, not repeal of DST. Slightly better than nothing. In the western states this year, Oregon got the farthest with Senate passing #DitchTheSwitch #DitchDST bill #SB1548.

California (#CALeg) Senate’s Energy Committee and Appropriations Committee have rewritten SB-1413.

Originally filed to #DitchDST, #DitchTheSwitch, and restore permanent Standard Time, in 2024, at no cost—it would now only *study* Daylight Saving Time, in 2027, for $600,000.

California’s rewritten SB-1413 would only study energy effects of DST—while ignoring health, safety, education, and productivity.

DST has already been studied hundreds of times. It does not save energy. Even if it did, it would not justify its many greater harms to public well-being.

Please contact California Senate leadership, ask them to restore SB-1413’s original wording. 👉 https://www.senate.ca.gov/senators/senate-leadership

Also contact your own state senator, tell him/her to support permanent Standard Time. 👉 https://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov/

Unfortunately, California State Senate amended #SB1413 #PermanentStandardTime bill to only a report, and removed actual repeal of DST. Unless CA Assembly unexpectedly revives AB1776, this ends any hope for #DitchTheSwitch #DitchDST in the western states that could begin 2025. ☹️

California State Senate advanced #SB1413 #PermanentStandardTime bill to an upcoming floor vote. It needs a 2/3 vote to pass because an amendment added a budgetary cost, requiring a report be written. 2/3 may be steep uphill. 🙁 https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240SB1413 #DitchTheSwitch #DitchDST

California State Senate committee voted #SB1413 #PermanentStandardTime bill out of the "suspense file", a budget & political filter, keeping this one alive. Now we'll see if it goes next to another committee, or entire senate. https://sapro.senate.ca.gov/sites/sapro.senate.ca.gov/files/Hearing_Results%205-16-24%20Suspense.pdf #DitchTheSwitch #DitchDST

All the western states are watching California debate on #SB1413 #PermanentStandardTime bill. CA is only state big enough not to be afraid to go first. Senate committee kept it under consideration of bills vs available budget. https://universeodon.com/@SaveStandard/112396088930312201 #DitchTheSwitch #DitchDST

California State Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh sponsors SB-1413 to #DitchTheSwitch and #DitchDST—thank you!

Please tell your #CALeg members to sponsor SB-1413 for permanent Standard Time, find them here: https://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov/

Californians, please click https://www.votervoice.net/ditchDST/Campaigns/112508/Respond to tell #CALeg to #DitchDST and #DitchTheSwitch for #SleepHealth, thanks!

Click here to send a pre-written message to your #CALeg senator and assemblymember! https://www.votervoice.net/ditchDST/Campaigns/112508/Respond #DitchTheSwitch

California SB-1413 (Niello) for permanent Standard Time is approved by committee! Tell your #CALeg state legislators to sponsor and #DitchTheSwitch the quickest, safest way. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fX_5l4beIIY

California can #DitchTheSwitch in 2024. Tell #CALeg state legislators to sponsor SB-1413 (by Senator Roger Niello) for permanent Standard Time! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeZqyB3-IU4

After a delay in the scheduled hearing, California state senate committee approved 13-0 #SB1413 #PermanentStandardTime bill with recommendation to pass it.
Next steps would need votes by state senate & assembly and governor's signature. #DitchTheSwitch #DitchDST

California #SB1413 #PermanentStandardTime bill scheduled for Tue Apr 2 hearing in state senate. It proposes unilateral change, no conditions on other states. Watch closely: CA is ⅛ of US population - if passed, western states except Arizona will certainly follow. (AZ is already permanent std time.) #DitchTheSwitch #DitchDST

"People Hate Daylight Saving. Science Tells Us Why." by @UndarkMag / @TeresaRCarr - Standard Time is natural time. It puts clock noon at average solar noon, balancing available daylight in morning & evening. https://undark.org/2024/03/11/time-zones-daylight-saving/ #PermanentStandardTime #DitchTheSwitch #DitchDST

Michigan: Tell state legislators: YES on SB 770 to ditch Daylight Saving Time in 2024! #MILeg #DitchTheSwitch #DitchDST https://www.woodtv.com/news/michigan/bill-would-let-voters-decide-whether-to-ditch-the-clock-switch/

Why clocks change, and can it be stopped?   :

There are competing movements. Evening sun lovers want permanent standard time, and say it promotes recreation and family time.
#clock #ditchtheswitch #DST #locktheclock #sleep #StandardTime #timezone
#Miami #news

https://kbindependent.org/2024/03/10/why-clocks-change-and-can-it-be-stopped/

Idaho's #PermanentStandardTime bill #H0584 is scheduled for a vote in the House on Monday. It's statewide, covering Pacific & Mountain Time parts of state. Requires 2+ other western states from MT, UT, WY, OR, WA, CA to join in. https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/H0584/ #DitchTheSwitch #DitchDST

"Oregon’s bid to end daylight saving time is dead for this year" by The Oregonian @OregonLive - After passing in Oregon Senate, Speaker of the House killed #SB1548 #PermanentStandardTime bill. Ran out of time with 4 days left in 2024 session. https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2024/03/oregons-bid-to-end-daylight-saving-time-is-dead-for-this-year.html #DitchTheSwitch #DitchDST

"On a split vote, Oregon Senate passes a switch to standard time – if other West Coast states do" by Oregon Capital Chronicle @ORCapChronicle - #SB1548 #PermanentStandardTime bill passed by Oregon Senate 16-14 https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2024/03/04/on-a-split-vote-oregon-senate-passes-a-switch-to-standard-time-if-other-west-coast-states-do/ #DitchTheSwitch #DitchDST #PNW

#SB1548 #PermanentStandardTime bill passed the Oregon State Senate. It still needs House approval and the Governor's signature. #DitchTheSwitch #DitchDST #PNW

Oregon State Senate postponed votes on several bills including #SB1548 #PermanentStandardTime to Monday March 4. If it passes the Senate, next week is all that's left in Oregon's 2024 legislative session for House to pass it too. #DitchTheSwitch #DitchDST #PNW

Oregon State Senate Rules Committee sends amended #SB1548 #PermanentStandardTime bill to floor with recommendation to pass. Readings scheduled Thu Feb 29 & Fri Mar 1, floor vote Fri Mar 1. https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1548?pubDate=2024-02-28-15-26 #DitchTheSwitch #DitchDST #PNW (cc @SaveStandard )

#SB1548 #PermanentStandardTime bill is in Oregon State Senate. If it passes, it would still need House & Governor to approve. It would not go into effect until CA & WA pass similar laws. Time to knock on or knock down doors in Olympia & Sacramento. #DitchTheSwitch #DitchDST #PNW

"Oregon plan to ditch daylight saving time moves forward with key changes" by @OregonLive (mirror bot) - #SB1548 amended to set #PermanentStandardTime in Oregon only if Washington & California both do too. So far bill is in state Senate. https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2024/02/oregon-bill-to-ditch-daylight-savings-time-moves-forward-with-key-changes.html #DitchTheSwitch #DitchDST #PNW

"Sleep experts call for end of seasonal time changes ahead of ‘springing forward’" by American Academy of Sleep Medicine @AASMorg - AASM press release advises #PermanentStandardTime / #DitchDST as the healthier and safer option to #DitchTheSwitch. https://aasm.org/sleep-experts-call-for-end-of-seasonal-time-changes-ahead-of-springing-forward/

"Why are Oregon lawmakers pushing for #PermanentStandardTime instead of permanent DST?" by @KGWNews NBC Portland - States can't make DST permanent without act of Congress. Also understanding Standard Time is more natural. https://www.kgw.com/article/news/politics/oregon-bill-permanent-standard-time-daylight-saving-clock-change/283-f4bcb96a-3a74-4691-9a23-01a6b5e0ddfb #DitchTheSwitch #DitchDST #PNW

I submitted a statement to the Oregon State Senate in favor of #SB1548 #PermanentStandardTime. https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Downloads/PublicTestimonyDocument/113966 #DitchTheSwitch #DitchDST #PNW

Idaho: Tell state legislators YES on H0548 for permanent Standard Time! #DitchDST #DitchTheSwitch #IDLeg https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/capitol-watch/bill-introduced-to-eliminate-daylight-saving-time-idaho/277-e6535b74-abe1-4fd7-93d9-18f532e86535

Another amendment to Oregon #SB1548 #PermanentStandardTime bill makes it conditional upon Washington OR California (changed requirement of both to any of them) adopting permanent standard time to bring it into effect. CA & OR appear on course to #DitchTheSwitch #DitchDST. #PNW

Make 2024 the last year we change clocks. Tell legislators:
👉 In California YES on AB-1776.
👉 In Oregon YES on SB 1548.
👉 In Idaho YES on H0584.
👉 In Washington YES on SB 5795.
#DitchDST #DitchTheSwitch #CALeg #ORLeg #IDLeg #WALeg https://pluralpolicy.com/find-your-legislator/

Idaho committee today advanced draft legislation to become now an official bill to ditch Daylight Saving Time and restore permanent Standard Time. Tell state legislators to sponsor Rep Alfieri’s RS 30948C1, thank you! #IDLeg #DitchDST #DitchTheSwitch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShwKAVgUuIM