Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing year-round standard time or daylight saving time and authorizing the legislature to enact legislation that gives effect to the preferred option.
Impact
If passed, SJR67 would fundamentally alter how time is observed throughout the state by enabling voters to decide their preference directly. This measure seeks to address the ongoing debate regarding the effectiveness and necessity of daylight saving time, reflecting a growing trend among various states looking to move towards standard time permanently. The shift towards allowing voter input on such legislative matters is indicative of a broader effort to enhance participatory governance and ensure that state laws align with the preferences of the populace.
Summary
SJR67 proposes a constitutional amendment to the Texas Constitution that would allow for a statewide referendum. This referendum is intended to gauge voter preferences between observing standard time year-round or continuing to observe daylight saving time year-round. The resolution articulates that based on the results of this referendum, the Texas Legislature would be authorized to enact legislation in alignment with the voters' preference, thereby giving effect to the majority's choice reflected in the referendum's outcome.
Contention
Potential areas of contention surrounding SJR67 include the implications of permanently shifting to one time standard versus the traditional biannual clock adjustment. Proponents of the bill may argue that aligning with standard time could lead to numerous benefits, such as improved health outcomes from more stable sleep patterns and potential economic benefits due to adjustments in business operation hours. Conversely, opponents may raise concerns about the disruption caused by changing established time practices, particularly in relation to existing schedules and their economic impacts, highlighting the importance of further discussions on this topic.
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Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round.
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Relating to authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing year-round standard time or daylight saving time.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing year-round standard time or daylight saving time and authorizing the legislature to enact legislation that gives effect to the preferred option.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing daylight saving time year-round.
Relating to observing standard time year-round and authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round.
Relating to authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round.
Relating to authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round.