Moving Washington state to permanent standard time.

HB 2119 would move Washington state to permanent standard time, eliminating the biannual clock changes between standard time and daylight saving time (DST). The bill directly affects all Washington residents, businesses, schools, and government agencies by removing the need to adjust schedules twice yearly. Key provisions include amending state law to reject DST observance permanently, repealing existing DST-related statutes, and citing health research showing time changes disrupt sleep cycles and increase safety risks. The legislation aims to reduce health impacts, prevent workplace injuries, and cut administrative costs for organizations managing schedule changes.