Enacts Article 8, Standard Time, to GS Chapter 81A. Enacts GS 81A-100, designating the standard time of the State to be the time designated by the US Department of Transportation pursuant to the Uniform Time Act of 1966. Subject to the authorization of Congress, directs the State and its political subdivisions to observe Daylight Saving Time throughout the year.
Directs the Commissioner of Agriculture (Commissioner) to notify the Governor within 60 days of Congressional authorization. Directs the Governor to implement GS 81A-100 by executive order or otherwise upon notification by the Commissioner.
NC TIME ZONE/OBSERVE DST ALL YEAR.
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AN ACT TO DESIGNATE THE TIME ZONE OF NORTH CAROLINA AND TO ADOPT DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME YEAR-ROUND IF AUTHORIZED BY CONGRESS.Intro. by Hise, Sawyer.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate action) (Feb 12 2025)
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Tue, 11 Feb 2025 Senate: Filed(link is external)
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Wed, 12 Feb 2025 Senate: Passed 1st Reading(link is external)
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