Oregon lawmakers are once again attempting to make daylight saving time permanent this legislative session. Senate bills SB 566 and SB 1038 aim to abolish the switch to daylight saving time and maintain Pacific Time year-round, but only if Washington state and California do the same. Public testimony on the bills has been divided, with some advocating for permanent standard time for health reasons, while others prefer the extra sunlight in the evenings. Senators Andersen and Thatcher are sponsoring the bills, emphasizing the need to align with the natural circadian rhythms of the body. However, even if the bills are passed in Oregon, they would not take effect unless Washington and California also agree to the change. A similar bill last year was passed by the Senate, but was not considered further due to time constraints. The bills aim to eliminate the bi-annual time changes that occur each year and provide consistency in timekeeping throughout the year.
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