This weekend, Louisiana returns to daylight saving time something Haughton Representative Dodie Horton wishes was year-round. Horton passed a bill in 2020 that would make daylight saving time permanent in Louisiana but it only goes into effect if Congress passes the “Sunshine Protection Act”.
“Senator Rubio from Florida has filed it once again. Twenty-six states are ready to implement it full-time,” said Horton.
A 2021 poll conducted by The Associated Press – NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found only 25% of people preferred changing between standard and daylight time.
“What I’ve seen with research is more daylight time is more productive, it’s energy saving and I believe it should be good enough to go year-round,” said Horton.
Horton says reduced crime, decrease in seasonal depression, and child obesity are benefits of a permanent time switch.
“I’m looking forward to it. I can’t wait to see how it will affect everyone overall. I’m looking forward to the day,” said Horton.
Standard time resumes in November. No word on if Congress will take up the “Sunshine Protection Act.”
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