Alaska · 34th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill

SB 26: An Act petitioning the United States Department of Transportation to change the time zones of Alaska; exempting the state from daylight saving time; and providing for an effective date.

Passed one chamber Last action May 18, 2026: (H) <Bill Hearing Canceled> -- Delayed to a Call of the Chair --

Plain-language summary

SB 26 is a bill introduced in the Alaska Senate on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act petitioning the United States Department of Transportation to change the time zones of Alaska; exempting the state from daylight saving time; and providing for an effective date. Primary sponsor: Kelly Merrick (Republican). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 18, 2026): (H) <Bill Hearing Canceled> -- Delayed to a Call of the Chair --.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Kelly Merrick (Republican). 7 co-sponsors.