Bill Overview
Title: Don’t Mess with Arizona Act
Description: This bill expresses the sense of Congress that Arizona, and any other state that has exempted itself from observing Daylight Saving Time as in effect on March 15, 2022, should be able to (1) continue to observe permanent standard time, and (2) elect to observe daylight saving time in the future.
Sponsors: Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8]
Target Audience
Population: Individuals in U.S. states that have exempted themselves from Daylight Saving
Estimated Size: 10000000
- The bill directly affects states like Arizona that have exempted themselves from Daylight Saving Time.
- Arizona has a population approximately 7.5 million people.
- The legislation allows provision for other U.S. states that have similarly opted-out or might consider opting out from Daylight Saving Time to have flexibility in their choice.
- States that currently observe Daylight Saving Time are indirectly affected if they decide to change their observance in the future, as the bill sets a precedent.
Reasoning
- The primary group directly influenced by the legislation is the population of Arizona, where about 7.5 million people live and have opted out of Daylight Saving Time.
- Other states in the U.S. that might choose in the future to exempt themselves could also be affected.
- States that observe Daylight Saving Time might not be immediately affected, but the precedent could influence future legislative decisions.
- The budget of $0 USD indicates that there are no direct monetary costs associated with this policy, focusing purely on the legal and operational aspects of time change decisions.
- Given the nature of the policy, it's crucial to include perspectives both from within Arizona and from adjacent states or those considering adopting similar measures.
Simulated Interviews
Software Engineer (Phoenix, Arizona)
Age: 45 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I appreciate not having to change the clocks every year, it keeps my schedule consistent.
- I like that we have the option to consider Daylight Saving Time in the future.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
Teacher (Tucson, Arizona)
Age: 36 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I am glad Arizona respects our current preference for standard time.
- Switching clocks would confuse my kids' sleep schedules and my lesson planning.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
Graduate Student (Flagstaff, Arizona)
Age: 29 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I like the stability in observing standard time; it allows more daylight for my outdoor activities after classes.
- Being able to decide this as a state feels empowering.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 7 |
Business Owner (Portland, Oregon)
Age: 54 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Changing times between states is mildly annoying and disrupts meetings.
- Having uniformity in time practices would make business smoother.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Retired (Nashville, Tennessee)
Age: 65 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 9
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I love hearing that Arizona doesn't have the hassle of changing clocks.
- I visit often, and it's nice they retain their choice on this.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 2 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 3 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 9 |
College Student (Albuquerque, New Mexico)
Age: 22 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 20.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- If I move to Arizona, the policy means less confusion over time changes.
- Hard to explain why all states don’t follow a similar practice.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 6 |
Lifestyle Blogger (Los Angeles, California)
Age: 39 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The option for Arizona to choose is beneficial; it aligns with diverse traveler preferences in my content.
- Uniform time is preferable when booking cross-state itineraries.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Finance Analyst (Manhattan, New York)
Age: 47 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 14/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Arizona's decision barely affects me.
- I'm concerned if it influences other markets like New York but open to fixed daylight options.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
Nurse (Denver, Colorado)
Age: 32 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 20.0 years
Commonness: 11/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Whenever visiting Arizona, it's nice not having to adjust watches.
- Simplifies keeping track of family schedules in one timezone.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 6 |
Retired Military (Phoenix, Arizona)
Age: 60 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 9
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 9/20
Statement of Opinion:
- We should keep things as is—time shifts are disruptive.
- Proud of our state's decision to stick with one time year-round.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 2 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 3 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 9 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 2: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 3: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 5: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 10: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 100: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Key Considerations
- The bill's preference retains state sovereignty over time observance without inducing additional administrative burden or cost.
- Potential for non-quantifiable influence on regional synchronization and operational convenience for multi-state businesses remains hypothetical.