A group of state lawmakers is making another pitch to get Washington off the twice-a-year time-changing seesaw, but this time with a proposal to adopt permanent standard time instead of daylight saving time .
Driving the news: Sponsored by Sen. Mike Padden (R-Spokane Valley) and 12 other senators from both sides of the aisle, Senate Bill 5795 would exempt the state from daylight saving time by implementing year-round Pacific standard time.
Why it matters: Experts agree that switching the clock back and forth affects our mental and physical health , but the debate is ongoing about which is best long-term: permanent daylight saving time, year-round standard time or the status quo.
- Standard time advocates , including many sleep experts and medical societies, support standard time because it more closely aligns with natural light and promotes circadian rhythm alignment.
- Supporters of daylight saving time, like Steve Calandrillo of the University of Washington School of Law, say more light in the evening contributes to lower crime and better outdoor recreation .