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Assembly Bill Stalls in Senate (Image Credits: Unsplash)
Nevada – Residents face another disruptive spring forward this weekend, even as state efforts to abandon daylight saving time encounter fresh setbacks.[1]
Assembly Bill Stalls in Senate
The Nevada Legislature saw promise in Assembly Bill 81, dubbed the Lock the Clock Act, during its 2025 session. Sponsored by Assemblywoman Selena La Rue Hatch, a Democrat from Reno, the measure aimed to exempt the state from federal daylight saving requirements. It would have locked Nevada on Pacific Standard Time year-round, sparing residents the biannual clock adjustments.[2][3]
Lawmakers in the Assembly approved the bill on April 17, 2025, with a 27-15 vote. The proposal then moved to the Senate Committee on Government Affairs. However, it failed to advance before a key deadline on May 17, effectively ending its chances for that session.[2] This outcome echoed previous attempts, leaving Nevada aligned with 48 other states that observe the time shift.
Health Toll from Disrupted Rhythms
Experts highlight serious consequences from the lost hour of sleep. UNLV professor Manoj Sharma, a physician specializing in social and behavioral health, pointed to the disruption of circadian rhythms. “When you change the time, it disrupts the circadian rhythm,” Sharma explained. The shift alters sleep patterns and triggers a range of issues.[1]
Studies link the change to several risks. Heart attacks spike on the following Monday. Car…
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Author : Matthias Binder
Publish date : 2026-03-05 21:07:00
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