Bill to adopt permanent Daylight Saving Time heads to Oklahoma Gov. Stitt’s desk

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KNWA/KFTA) — An Oklahoma bill that would lead to the state permanently adopting Daylight Saving Time was sent to Gov. Kevin Stitt’s desk.

According to a press release, Senate Bill 1200, created by State Sen. Blake Stephens (R-Tahlequah), was approved in the Oklahoma House on April 23.

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“This legislation has come as a result of input from Oklahomans, lawmakers, health professionals, public safety officials, and countless other individuals who are passionate about ensuring our state lands on the right side of this issue. Practicing permanent Daylight Saving Time will result in a healthier, more productive, and safer state overall. I am incredibly thankful to Speaker McCall for his assistance in the advancement of this key policy and to all the lawmakers who have supported this initiative along the way,” Stephens said.

“There is strength in numbers, and the states in support of permanent DST must continue to push for action at the federal level. I look forward to continued collaboration with Oklahoma’s federal delegation as we continue the journey to officially lock our clock.” Stephens said.

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