NH House Testimony

HB1149

House · 2026 sessionBipartisanKilled in House

Abolishing daylight saving time

AI

Provides that New Hampshire shall abolish daylight saving time once Massachusetts, Vermont, Rhode Island, and Maine have all voted to do so.

relative to abolishing daylight saving time.

State Government

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · March 11, 2026
  1. Introduced
  2. House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Division of testimony

32 submissions
Support 31Oppose 1Neutral 0
Sharon RacusinSupportHanover, NHfor MyselfFeb 4, 2026

please get rid of DST. It's killing us

Hannah MeiselmanSupportManchester, NHfor MyselfFeb 4, 2026

Ending daylight saving time may simplify schedules for residents and reduce health disruptions, but it is largely procedural and does not affect core social equity or environmental issues.

Shirley MontgomerySupportHanover, NHfor MyselfFeb 4, 2026

I think it makes sense for NH to eliminate Daylight Savings Time if the New England states that surround us do.

Judith JohnsonSupportGoffstown, NHfor MyselfFeb 4, 2026

This bill represents the federally approved and most widely supported way to finally end the harmful Daylight Saving Time switch, with implementation coordinated alongside neighboring states. Permanent Standard Time is the natural choice for our bodies and our communities improving sleep, health, mood, safety, learning, and economic stability. It’s time to stop changing the clocks and start prioritizing well-being. Please vote yes on HB1149. Thank you.

Nancy MilesSupportHanover, NHfor MyselfFeb 4, 2026

Makes sense for NH to follow our neighboring states when they all have abolished DST.

Simon BerrioSupportDalton, NHfor MyselfFeb 4, 2026

If Arizona can do it, why can't we? Don't give me the bit about the other nearby states and how folks cross the boarders all the time. Do something good for THIS state and its residents. Put us on Zulu time for all I care, but please stop messing with the clock.

Adelina RoddySupportWappingers Falls, NYfor MyselfFeb 4, 2026

Please approve HB1149. Permanent Eastern Standard Time is the federally approved and widely endorsed way to ditch the Daylight Saving Time switch. Permanent EST is historically the only clock that lasts, and it’s scientifically best for natural sleep, mental and physical health, safety, education, and economy. This bill’s effective date is coordinated with other states. Yes on HB1149. Thank you!

Vincent RoddySupportWappingers Falls, NYfor MyselfFeb 4, 2026

Please approve HB1149. Permanent Eastern Standard Time is the federally approved and widely endorsed way to ditch the Daylight Saving Time switch. Permanent EST is historically the only clock that lasts, and it’s scientifically best for natural sleep, mental and physical health, safety, education, and economy. This bill’s effective date is coordinated with other states. Yes on HB1149. Thank you!

Steven LHeureuxSupportWoodsville, NHfor MyselfFeb 4, 2026

I am one of the public that is seriously affected by Daylight Savings Time. It wreaks havoc with my biology. Being an early riser, just as it starts getting lighter early in the spring, DST comes around and moves the light back another hour. In addition I am forced to go to work everyday an hour early. Is just isn't natural! DST goes against nature. Please approve HB1149. Permanent Eastern Standard Time is the federally approved and widely endorsed way to ditch the Daylight Saving Time switch. Permanent EST is historically the only clock that lasts, and it’s scientifically best for natural sleep, mental and physical health, safety, education, and economy. This bill’s effective date is coordinated with other states. Yes on HB1149. Thank you!

Deborah KozlowskiSupportWHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VTfor MyselfFeb 4, 2026

Although I am not a New Hampshire resident, this bill would affect me, and I strongly support it. I would like all New England states to do away with the twice-yearlly clock change and to use Eastern Standard Time year-round. This would be good for residents' convenience, health and well-being.

Brooke Wish HoweSupportNew Hampshire, NHfor MyselfFeb 4, 2026

Please approve HB1149. Permanent Eastern Standard Time is the federally approved and widely endorsed way to ditch the Daylight Saving Time switch. Permanent EST is historically the only clock that lasts, and it’s scientifically best for natural sleep, mental and physical health, safety, education, and economy. This bill’s effective date is coordinated with other states. Yes on HB1149. Thank you!

Dr. David LevaviSupportManchester, NHfor MyselfFeb 4, 2026

Please approve HB1149. Permanent Eastern Standard Time is the federally approved and widely endorsed way to ditch the Daylight Saving Time switch. Permanent EST is historically the only clock that lasts, and it’s scientifically best for natural sleep, mental and physical health, safety, education, and economy. This bill’s effective date is coordinated with other states. Yes on HB1149. Thank you!

CARA CABRALSupportMADBURY, NHfor MyselfFeb 4, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Ana FletcherSupportFarmington, NHfor MyselfFeb 4, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Jennifer TuthillSupportSomersworth, NHfor MyselfFeb 4, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Heather SheridanSupportClaremont, NHfor MyselfFeb 4, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Margaret` JernstedtSupportHanover, NHfor MyselfFeb 4, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Diana DumaisSupportSomersworth, NHfor MyselfFeb 4, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Lily FossSupportManchester, NHfor MyselfFeb 4, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Suzanna DerynioskiSupportLaconia, NHfor MyselfFeb 4, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

isabeth grossSupporthanover, NHfor MyselfFeb 4, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Stephanie VazzanoOpposeConcord, NHfor MyselfFeb 4, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Margaret BowlesSupportHanover, NHfor MyselfFeb 4, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Rep. Timothy HorriganSupportDurham, NHfor Myself (prime sponsor) & NH House Strafford #10Feb 4, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

ROBERT KEENESupportHANOVER, NHfor MyselfFeb 4, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.