Editor’s note: This story has been adjusted to clarify the nature of the Massachusetts bill to seek permanent standard time.
A long-standing legislative push by 19 states to permanently eliminate the twice-yearly changing of clocks gained significant momentum recently, following a lopsided vote by a House committee to advance the Sunshine Protection Act.
The House Energy and Commerce Committee voted 48-1 last week to advance the legislation, which would establish year-round daylight saving time nationwide. The vote represents a key procedural milestone for the 19 states that have already enacted local laws to freeze their clocks permanently…