Kansas may see a shift in daylight saving time rules as legislation is introduced for 2025
Topeka: So, there’s some buzz in Kansas about changing how they handle daylight saving time. A Republican senator, Kenny Titus, has put forward a bill for the 2025 session that could shake things up.
This bill, known as Senate Bill 1, aims to let Kansas skip daylight saving time altogether. If it passes, the state would no longer have to change the clocks twice a year. But there’s a catch: if Congress decides to make daylight saving time permanent, Kansas would have to follow suit.
It’s not the first time Kansas has tried to tackle this issue. Over the years, there have been several attempts to change the clock game, but not much has stuck. Other states are also looking into this, but only a few have made real progress.
Interestingly, Arizona and Hawaii are the only states that don’t mess with daylight saving time at all. They keep it simple with standard time all year. And with the political winds shifting, even former President Trump has shown interest in this topic for when he potentially returns to office.
For many Kansans, the clock changes mean losing an hour of sleep in spring and gaining one back in fall. This practice has been around since 1918, thanks to Congress. It’s a bit of a tradition, but not everyone is a fan.
