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Senator Dave Murman (District 38), the bill's introducer, told the committee that daylight saving time ‘‘was first adopted … as a way to conserve energy’’ but that research calls its benefits into question. He said ending clock switching ‘‘has the potential for improved outcomes for public health, safety, and the economy’’ and cited statements by medical groups and academic studies linking the spring time change to increased cardiovascular events and a short-term rise in motor vehicle crashes.

Supporters who testified included representatives of public-health coalitions and individual Nebraskans. JP (first name not provided), president of the nonprofit Safe Standard Time and co‑chair of the Coalition for Permanent Standard Time, told the panel that \"standard time is the real honest to God sundial time\" and argued morning sunlight is especially important for farmers, construction workers and other early‑morning workers. Patrick Greenwood of Omaha, who spoke in favor, summarized research saying the time change reduces daily sleep on average and urged the committee to end clock switching. Grace Jacobson, who testified in support, described personal difficulties with medication schedules and cited the broader evidence of increased heart attacks and strokes after time changes.

Opposition testimony came from industry and community representatives. Joseph Kohout, registered lobbyist for the Nebraska Golf Alliance, said over 300 Nebraska golf courses could lose critical evening revenue under year‑round standard time, and he provided figures collected by courses estimating more than 500 golfers over a summer season produced roughly $700,000 in revenue for municipal courses and that leagues after 4 p.m. accounted for 35–40% of annual revenue at some courses. Jason Jackson, speaking as a parent and youth‑sports participant, said moving daylight away from evening hours could reduce opportunities for after‑school athletics in communities without field lighting. Justin Brady, on behalf of the Nebraska Broadcasters Association, said his group was monitoring the bills and asked the committee to consider regional uniformity if Nebraska acts.

Committee discussion touched on technical drafting questions and the bill’s contingency language. Murman said the bill as amended would allow Nebraska to adopt permanent standard time immediately (unlike permanent daylight time, which under federal law requires Congressional action or multi‑state alignment). He noted neighboring states were also considering similar measures and closed by describing his agricultural background and support for permanent standard time.

For the hearing record the committee counted 31 proponents, 17 opponents and 1 neutral position. The committee did not take a vote during the hearing.

Looking ahead, proponents urged the committee to consider health and safety studies and the immediate feasibility of opting out of clock changes; opponents urged caution because of local economic impacts such as golf revenue and youth‑sports scheduling.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee January 31, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee of the Nebraska Legislature heard testimony on LB302 on a proposal to end the twice‑yearly clock change by making standard time permanent in the state.","taxTitle","2025 Legislature NE, Nebraska","taxId",77675,"location","Nebraska","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6358517,"Committee also hears rival proposal to keep Nebraska on daylight saving time year‑round; proponents point to evening economy, opponents cite health and morning‑",1587,2711000,4298000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2212379-0572beb9a53ec3883fe1e89bea6b48de&start=2711&end=4298","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2212379-0572beb9a53ec3883fe1e89bea6b48de/thumbnail_2711000.jpg","/articles/6358517/Nebraska/Committee-also-hears-rival-proposal-to-keep-Nebraska-on-daylight-saving-time-yearround-proponents-point-to-evening-economy-opponents-cite-health-and-morning","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6358517-c779d8bd42f54aa5cb7f3d3eb706111d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770525239&Signature=gZ3f9YmTkGkFoveG29X4QaW-QHcR3IoXKGO5h-M13nRnK858pmiUPDxQ0GGZxf7egHIDVtcn1RKBW3nNCqub7-QCD-0LXoPhQRu3-CEY3gBvCV1i~d~Vl6aw62Lsi1CqKyV~Ws4HHrbm96rV~a4~vI0K47SWKa8jCv3E3geUd-VZGT0siCwXjClj-tXCxfUEtHd2iEqWOUhEN3pRUNb3Owbd~0N-oRXDbE9KledkOiG60sEof4IQm6lQ~PYk2DDzg8PpqmCG-4DNUIPvkEBSKpo9rRWxNr56QSPT1817Hasz3rOsVbb-0XNu6oBHfaONPisryqJrPnDoXYpj0YqcUg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard LB34, a proposal to keep Nebraska on daylight saving time year‑round if federal authorization and a regional trigger are satisfied.

Senator Megan Hunt (District 8), introducing LB34, said her goal was to end the twice‑yearly clock change and that she favored permanent daylight saving time because she prefers ‘‘more hours of daylight after work.’’ She described studies that link the clock changes themselves to short‑term increases in seizures, heart attacks, workplace injuries and lost productivity, and she cited research and a private sector analysis (JPMorgan Chase) suggesting more evening daylight can raise consumer spending.

Proponents who testified in favor included the Nebraska Golf Alliance, which reversed its position from the earlier hearing and told the committee permanent daylight time would benefit golf by expanding evening play. Joseph Kohout, the alliance’s registered lobbyist, repeated earlier data from courses that reported municipal‑course summer participation that produced roughly $700,000 in revenue and said evening leagues and instruction rely heavily on post‑4 p.m. hours. Jason Jackson, who had opposed LB302, testified in favor of LB34 because he said permanent daylight saving time would preserve after‑school recreational opportunities and youth sports that often take place in the evening.

Opponents included public‑health advocates and the nonprofit Safe Standard Time. JP, president of that group, testified that year‑round daylight saving time is ‘‘a government mandate to wake an hour early’’ and warned that in western or geographically‑wide states sunrise could fall after typical school start times for several months. Patrick Greenwood, who had supported LB302, also testified against LB34, arguing it ‘‘upsets the balance of available sunlight’’ and said federal action is not a requirement for Nebraska to avoid being left behind if Congress acts.

Senator Hunt’s bill includes a contingency: it would become effective only after federal law or an authorization by the U.S. Secretary of Transportation and after a required number of neighboring states adopt compatible changes. Hunt said supporters sought to avoid the twice‑yearly changes and that some economic research supports more evening daylight for consumer activity.

For the hearing record the committee reported 32 proponents, 124 opponents and 1 neutral position. No final vote was taken during the hearing.","The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard LB34, a bill to make daylight saving time permanent in Nebraska contingent on federal action and regional alignment.","actionData","errors"]

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Nebraska committee hears bill to make standard time permanent; supporters cite health benefits, golf industry and youth sports raise concerns

Committee also hears rival proposal to keep Nebraska on daylight saving time year‑round; proponents point to evening economy, opponents cite health and morning‑