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40. States can opt out of DST, but they cannot change standard time. And they can't opt for DST year around.

Fri Jul 10, 2026, 11:19 PM

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AZ opts out of DST. Unfortunately, they will not be able to opt out if it becomes permanent. AZ opts out because it is so hot in the late afternoon/early evening.

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House to vote on measure making daylight saving time permanent [View all] BumRushDaShow Friday OP

How I wish changing two or three clocks twice per year was my biggest worry Bengus81 Friday #1

I hate the time change. hamsterjill Friday #2

Not me Polybius Friday #15

Is ten o'clock late enough for you? hamsterjill Friday #17

Here in NYC, it gets dark around 8:45 at peak Polybius Friday #20

South Texas hamsterjill Friday #23

That's almost like Detroit BumRushDaShow Friday #30

The sun sets around 8:45 pm in San Antonio. Followed by civil twilight. It's never been light at 10 pm! LeftInTX Friday #39

The dramatic differences happen along the far western parts of each timezone line BumRushDaShow Yesterday #47

Notice that Central Time goes all the way from Panama City, Fl to El Paso, TX! LeftInTX Yesterday #48

Your north is the reason. Interesting too is NYC has had DLS since Bengus81 Yesterday #55

I love it, too! electric_blue68 Yesterday #41

Move here to Spain. sdfernando Yesterday #44

I expect municipalities in the far north also have more lighting BumRushDaShow 6 hrs ago #65

Healthier question everything Yesterday #56

When I was working, The Madcap Friday #3

God I hope they do this FoxNewsSucks Friday #4

Why can't 'the time' just be the time. ToxMarz Friday #5

Been there. Done that. Try catching a plane on "solar time". The US had 300 time zones at one time. LeftInTX Friday #18

Well I guess there are many considerations when it comes to the time ToxMarz Friday #22

THANK YOU Skittles Yesterday #43

I get confused which is which but whatever one is coming up when we fall back is the one I prefer year round Cheezoholic Friday #6

Cotton is right. NGeorgian Friday #7

He can't be. It is contrary to his nature to be correct about anything. TomSlick Friday #13

dumb. we tried it, it sucked, people BEGGED to go back to the old, intelligent, twice a year shift. Blues Heron Friday #8

I prefer Standard time... all the time. chouchou Friday #9

In a state like Texas where it is so damn hot - I think standard time is better. walkingman Friday #27

Me too don't like how late sunset is in the summer Tree Lady Friday #34

Came here to post this. Qutzupalotl 21 hrs ago #60

They try to do this from time to time. PSPS Friday #10

just shift the damned workday to 8-4 from 9-5, if you are gonna make it permanent, choose normal time not b@st@rd time gfwzig Friday #11

I love DST. Raftergirl Friday #12

Why would Cotton stop it now when he didn't in 2022? SamuelAdams Friday #14

He got them mixed up. He wants what Florida and the golf courses want, which is DST year time. LeftInTX Friday #19

The golf and barbeque cartels A Badger Yesterday #46

I'd prefer the opposite. Skip daylight savings. mzmolly Friday #16

I personally don't care about kids going to school in the dark Polybius Friday #21

But STILL having "morning darkness" at near 8 am (my situation back in the mid-70s going to school) BumRushDaShow Friday #25

No kidding. FoxNewsSucks Friday #37

One of the main reasons PCB66 1 hr ago #67

NOOOOooooooo!!!!!! eom Exp Friday #24

While I like it light longer; science says Standard Time is best for US Callie1979 Friday #26

Why? Not an argument but just asking. efhmc Friday #31

Research Shows Permanent Standard Time Is Healthier Than Daylight Saving Time question everything Yesterday #59

Thank you for posting that Callie1979 15 hrs ago #62

I'm not gonna say Americans of prior years had better judgement than current ones, because each are abysmal RockRaven Friday #28

The clock in my car amerikat Friday #29

No matter what's decided, some will be happy - some will not. Talitha Friday #32

Trivial bullshit LilElf70 Friday #33

Well for once, something to be happy about. Tumbulu Friday #35

States can opt out of DST, but they cannot change standard time. And they can't opt for DST year around. LeftInTX Friday #40

Whatever the reasons for not changing, they don't cause an unnecessary disruption Tumbulu 18 hrs ago #61

my unpopular opinion is that i don't mind (even like) the time changes orleans Friday #36

I like "falling back", FoxNewsSucks Friday #38

I don't mind the time changes either. Dulcinea 15 hrs ago #63

If Tom Cotton doesn't like it BWdem4life Yesterday #42

I thought the Senate already voted on that a few years ago Rhiannon12866 Yesterday #45

The House never did their part back then. BumRushDaShow Yesterday #50

The fact that stuck in my mind was that the Senate vote was unanimous. Now they're arguing?? Rhiannon12866 Yesterday #52

Maybe it's a wedge issue or pandering issue LeftInTX Yesterday #53

Yes, it was just on a voice vote. Never a debate. It went to the house but never voted. question everything Yesterday #58

I'd prefer STANDARD TIME to be permanent... but whatever. QueerDuck Yesterday #49

Then kids would be going to school in the dark. RandySF Yesterday #51

Yes, that has led to children being killed by automobiles. dedl67 Yesterday #54

there is a reason it's called "standard time" Nigrum Cattus Yesterday #57

Split the difference...? GJGCA 14 hrs ago #64

Absolutely no Rebl2 2 hrs ago #66