State: other; participation in daylight saving time; eliminate. Creates new act. Provides for a referendum.
SB 126 would eliminate Michigan's participation in daylight saving time (DST), meaning the state would no longer advance clocks in spring or set them back in fall. It directly affects all Michiganders and state government entities by changing how time is observed statewide. The bill requires voter approval through a referendum at the November 2026 general election; if approved, it would take effect 30 days after the election results are certified. This change would exempt Michigan from federal DST rules under 15 USC 260a.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 6, 2025
Last action Mar 11, 2025
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1
Mar 6, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
upper
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR THOMAS ALBERT
upper
1 primary · 12 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Thomas Albert
RRepublican
Co
Aric Nesbitt
RRepublican
Co
Dan Lauwers
RRepublican
Co
Jeff Irwin
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Bellino
RRepublican
Co
John Cherry
DDemocratic
Co
Jon Bumstead
RRepublican
Co
Jonathan Lindsey
RRepublican
Co
Kevin Daley
RRepublican
Co
Lana Theis
RRepublican
Co
Rosemary Bayer
DDemocratic
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