BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

SB 5140: Uniform standard time

Concerning uniform standard time for the state of Washington.

Summary

States the intent of the Legislature to move to daylight savings time year-round if authorized by Congress.
Requires Department of Commerce to review the impacts the time zone and daylight savings time have on commerce in the state of Washington and report to the Legislature.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5140), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to uniform standard time for the state of Washington;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 13, 2020By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 14, 2019First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections.
Jan 11, 2019Prefiled for introduction.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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SB 5140 (2013–14) Community custody violations · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5140 (2011–12) Criminal alien offenders · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5140 (2009–10) Language access services · Did not pass · died in committee