Montana lawmakers have been discussing the future of daylight saving time in the state, with a bill approved in 2021 for year-round daylight saving time pending approval from the US Department of Transportation and three other western states. The history of daylight saving time in the US dates back to World War I, when it was implemented to save energy costs. Since then, national rules were established in 1966, allowing states to opt out of the time change. Hawaii and most of Arizona have already chosen to do so.
In Montana, discussions about eliminating the time change have taken place in several legislative sessions, but no significant action has been taken. A bill draft was requested for the 2025 session but did not progress. As a result, Montanans continue to adjust their clocks twice a year, despite ongoing debate about the necessity and benefits of daylight saving time. The topic remains relevant as lawmakers and residents contemplate the future of timekeeping in the state.
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