You think that question will become a Missouri conversation starter?
HJR 39, introduced on Thursday by Representative Ann Kelley (r):
HJR 39
Proposes a constitutional amendment that establishes daylight saving time as new standard time
Sponsor: Kelley, Ann (127)
Proposed Effective Date: 8/28/2019
LR Number: 1802H.01I
Last Action: 02/07/2019 – Introduced and Read First Time (H)
Bill String: HJR 39
Next House Hearing: Hearing not scheduled
Calendar: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONS FOR SECOND READING
The summary [pdf] for HJR 39:
HJR 39 — DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
SPONSOR: Kelley (127)Upon voter approval, this Constitutional amendment specifies that on the first Sunday in March, 2020, the last clock change in accordance with federal daylight saving time will occur and thereafter the state of Missouri will not recognize daylight saving time under 15 U.S.C. Section 260a for any public purpose or as the official time for Missouri.
The bill will go into effect only if two adjacent states adopt the same or highly similar proposal.
And, HB 871, introduced on Thursday by Representative Aaron Griesheimer (r):
HB 871
Requires the state to observe daylight saving time as the year-round standard time if 15 U.S.C. Section 260a is amended
Sponsor: Griesheimer, Aaron (061)
Proposed Effective Date: 8/28/2019
LR Number: 1888H.01I
Last Action: 02/07/2019 – Introduced and Read First Time (H)
Bill String: HB 871
Next House Hearing: Hearing not scheduled
Calendar: HOUSE BILLS FOR SECOND READING
The text for HB 871:
FIRST REGULAR SESSION
HOUSE BILL NO. 871 [pdf]
100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLYINTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE GRIESHEIMER. 1888H.01I DANA RADEMAN MILLER, Chief Clerk
AN ACT
To amend chapter 1, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to daylight saving time.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the state of Missouri, as follows:
Section A. Chapter 1, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 1.350, to read as follows:
1.350. If the United States Congress amends 15 U.S.C. Section 260a to authorize states to observe daylight saving time year-round, this state shall observe daylight saving time as the year-round standard time of the entire state and all of its political subdivisions.
[emphasis in original]
Or, will “turn the clock back” become a permanent metaphor for Missouri? Just asking.
One of the great trivia question where the answer is Missouri is “What state shares the most borders with other states?” The answer is Missouri. It is bordered by Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Illinois.
If it goes into effect and Kansas is not one of the two states, the KC metro area will be confusing when there are two times to pay attention.