Wednesday, February 28, 2024 | CalOHA.org

Two Bills Introduced to End Daylight Savings Time

Recently, Senator Roger Niello (R – Rocklin) and Assembly Member Tri Ta (R – Orange County) introduced identical bills, SB 1423 and AB 1776, which would end Daylight Savings Time (DST) permanently in California. Six years ago, California voters approved Proposition 7, which granted the Assembly and Senate the right to do so with a 2/3 majority. 

According to Senator Niello, "We are also coordinating this with Western states so that if we're all successful, we won't be on different times. Arizona already is on permanent standard time, as is Hawaii. Washington, Oregon and Idaho are currently working on legislation, as am I, so there's a purposeful coordination on this." The decision to use standard time over DST is based on a federal law that only allows a state to exempt themselves from DST, not choose it permanently.

Would this affect RV Parks and Campgrounds? Switching to permanent standard time would result in it getting dark earlier in the summer. This could be a positive in that events like movie nights and fireworks could start sooner, making them more family friendly. On the other hand, an earlier sunrise would result in heat starting earlier in the day, making outdoor adventures and activities more challenging for campers.

We are tracking the progress of this legislation but have not yet engaged on your behalf. Is this an issue you feel will affect your park? Take the survey below and let us know whether you’d like us to engage on this issue and why. You can also reach out to us at info@CalOHA.org or (530) 885-1624 if you have other comments, questions, or concerns.

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Register Now for Tourism Advocacy Day!

As a board member of the California Travel Association, our president and CEO, Dyana Kelley, ensures that outdoor hospitality is a recognized and valued segment of travel and tourism. As CalOHA members, you are invited to participate in the annual Cal Travel Tourism Advocacy Day at the state capitol on May 14th and 15th in Sacramento. 

Cal Travel is the advocacy arm for all things travel and tourism in California. They work alongside Visit California who markets our state to consumers around the globe. 

The Cal Travel Advocacy Day will feature training sessions, meetings, and receptions with legislators which will help you develop a relationship with your local representatives and get your voice heard at the capital. 

Join Dyana and Cal Travel at the capitol and make sure your legislators know the importance of RV parks and campgrounds to the California economy. Register by clicking the link below! Deadline to register is March 29.

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