California 20252026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 3 R cosponsors

SB 1197 — Permanent standard time.

Last action — May 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 32% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Existing state law, Proposition 7, an initiative measure approved by the voters at the November 6, 2018, statewide general election, sets the standard time for California and sets daylight saving time to begin each March and end each November, as specified. Proposition 7 authorizes the Legislature to amend these provisions by a 23 vote to change the dates and times of the daylight saving time period, consistent with federal law, and authorizes the Legislature to amend these provisions by a 23 vote to provide for the application of year-round daylight saving time when authorized by federal law. This bill would repeal daylight saving time in the state and the provisions regarding the Legislature's authority to amend the above-described provisions by a 23 vote. The bill would instead require the state and all political subdivisions of the state to observe year-round standard time. The bill would exempt the state and all political subdivisions of the state from the provisions of federal law that establish the advancement of time. If the federal government adopts year-long daylight saving time, the bill would require the state and all political subdivisions of the state to set time to conform with that adoption, as specified. The bill would make related findings and declarations.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

1 added · 1 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill SB 1197 includes some new lines of text, while also removing certain parts that may have been outdated or unnecessary. These changes can help clarify the bill's intent and improve its effectiveness. Overall, these updates matter because they ensure that the legislation is more straightforward and better meets the needs it aims to address.

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Action History

  1. May 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.

  2. Set for hearing May 14.

  3. April 20 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.

  4. Set for hearing April 20.

  5. From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 10. Noes 1. Page 3756.) (April 7). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  6. Set for hearing April 7.

  7. Referred to Com. on E., U & C.

  8. From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 22.

  9. Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (119)

119 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

Passed 10 Yea · 1 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 8104
Republican 2002
Total 10106
% of votes cast 59%6%0%35%
How each member voted (17)
Member Party Vote
Allen, Benjamin Democratic Not Voting
Archuleta, Bob Democratic Yea
Arreguín, Jesse Democratic Not Voting
Becker, Josh Democratic Yea
Caballero, Anna M. Democratic Yea
Gonzalez, Lena A. Democratic Yea
Hurtado, Melissa Democratic Yea
McNerney, Jerry Democratic Yea
Reyes, Eloise Gómez Democratic Yea
Richardson, Laura Democratic Not Voting
Rubio, Susan Democratic Not Voting
Stern, Henry I. Democratic Nay
Wahab, Aisha Democratic Yea
Dahle, Megan Republican Not Voting
Grove, Shannon Republican Not Voting
Ochoa Bogh, Rosilicie Republican Yea
Strickland, Tony Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety transportation technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1197 do?
Existing state law, Proposition 7, an initiative measure approved by the voters at the November 6, 2018, statewide general election, sets the standard time for California and sets daylight saving time to begin each March and end each November, as specified. Proposition 7 authorizes the Legislature to amend these provisions by a 23 vote to change the dates and times of the daylight saving time period, consistent with federal law, and authorizes the Legislature to amend these provisions by a 23 vote to provide for the application of year-round daylight saving time when authorized by federal law. This bill would repeal daylight saving time in the state and the provisions regarding the Legislature's authority to amend the above-described provisions by a 23 vote. The bill would instead require the state and all political subdivisions of the state to observe year-round standard time. The bill would exempt the state and all political subdivisions of the state from the provisions of federal law that establish the advancement of time. If the federal government adopts year-long daylight saving time, the bill would require the state and all political subdivisions of the state to set time to conform with that adoption, as specified. The bill would make related findings and declarations.
Who sponsors SB 1197?
SB 1197 is sponsored by Jones, Brian W. (Republican), Choi, Steven S. (Republican), and Niello, Roger W. (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1197?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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