SR12: Resolution Text

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2003 - 2004 LEGISLATURE

2003 Senate RESOLUTION 12

July 16, 2003 - Introduced by Senators Schultz, Wirch and Risser. Referred to Committee on Homeland Security, Veterans and Military Affairs and Government Reform.

SR12,1,2 Relating to: memorializing Congress to establish daylight savings time year-round throughout the United States.

SR12,1,4 Whereas, many persons enjoy daylight savings time during part of the year; and

SR12,1,6 Whereas, daylight savings time accords better with the rhythms of human life and allows people to spend more time in outdoor activities in the evening; and

SR12,1,9 Whereas, daylight savings time increases productivity, improves health, increases recreational activities, and reduces auto accidents, crime, and energy consumption; and

SR12,1,12 Whereas, during World Wars I and II and during the oil crises of 1974 and 1975, our nation turned to year-round daylight savings time as an economy measure to conserve energy and improve the quality of life; and

SR12,1,14 Whereas, arguments against daylight savings time, such as the claim that it is dangerous in the morning, are not supported by statistics; and

SR12,2,2 Whereas, the department of transportation has found a significant decrease in traffic accidents and fatalities during extended periods of evening daylight; and

SR12,2,4 Whereas, changing clocks and schedules twice a year is considered a burden by many citizens and businesses; and

SR12,2,6 Whereas, under current federal law the states may not have permanent daylight savings time throughout the year; now, therefore, be it

SR12,2,9 Resolved by the senate, That the Wisconsin senate hereby memorializes Congress to pass legislation that would establish daylight savings time year-round in the United States; and, be it further

SR12,2,14 Resolved, That the senate chief clerk shall provide a copy of this resolution to the governor of Wisconsin, to each member of the Wisconsin congressional delegation, to the President and Vice President of the United States, to each member of the President's cabinet, and to the secretary of the U.S. senate and the clerk of the U.S. house of representatives.

SR12,2,15 (End)