Citizen in a RepublicNH House Testimony

HB1149

House · 2026 sessionBipartisanKilled in House

Abolishing daylight saving time

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Provides that New Hampshire shall abolish daylight saving time once Massachusetts, Vermont, Rhode Island, and Maine have all voted to do so.

relative to abolishing daylight saving time.Official record

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32 submissions
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All 12 written submissions were individually written — no organized campaign detected.

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · March 11, 2026
  1. Introduced
  2. House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law
Sponsors, hearings & roll-call votes

The record · every submission as filed

32 submissions
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Sharon Racusin
for Myself
Hanover

please get rid of DST. It's killing us

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Hannah Meiselman
for Myself
Manchester

Ending daylight saving time may simplify schedules for residents and reduce health disruptions, but it is largely procedural and does not affect core social equity or environmental issues.

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Shirley Montgomery
for Myself
Hanover

I think it makes sense for NH to eliminate Daylight Savings Time if the New England states that surround us do.

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Judith Johnson
for Myself
Goffstown

This bill represents the federally approved and most widely supported way to finally end the harmful Daylight Saving Time switch, with implementation coordinated alongside neighboring states. Permanent Standard Time is the natural choice for our bodies and our communities improving sleep, health, mood, safety, learning, and economic stability. It’s time to stop changing the clocks and start prioritizing well-being. Please vote yes on HB1149. Thank you.

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Nancy Miles
for Myself
Hanover

Makes sense for NH to follow our neighboring states when they all have abolished DST.

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Simon Berrio
for Myself
Dalton

If Arizona can do it, why can't we? Don't give me the bit about the other nearby states and how folks cross the boarders all the time. Do something good for THIS state and its residents. Put us on Zulu time for all I care, but please stop messing with the clock.

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Adelina Roddy
for Myself
Wappingers Falls

Please approve HB1149. Permanent Eastern Standard Time is the federally approved and widely endorsed way to ditch the Daylight Saving Time switch. Permanent EST is historically the only clock that lasts, and it’s scientifically best for natural sleep, mental and physical health, safety, education, and economy. This bill’s effective date is coordinated with other states. Yes on HB1149. Thank you!

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Vincent Roddy
for Myself
Wappingers Falls

Please approve HB1149. Permanent Eastern Standard Time is the federally approved and widely endorsed way to ditch the Daylight Saving Time switch. Permanent EST is historically the only clock that lasts, and it’s scientifically best for natural sleep, mental and physical health, safety, education, and economy. This bill’s effective date is coordinated with other states. Yes on HB1149. Thank you!

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Steven LHeureux
for Myself
Woodsville

I am one of the public that is seriously affected by Daylight Savings Time. It wreaks havoc with my biology. Being an early riser, just as it starts getting lighter early in the spring, DST comes around and moves the light back another hour. In addition I am forced to go to work everyday an hour early. Is just isn't natural! DST goes against nature. Please approve HB1149. Permanent Eastern Standard Time is the federally approved and widely endorsed way to ditch the Daylight Saving Time switch. Permanent EST is historically the only clock that lasts, and it’s scientifically best for natural sleep, mental and physical health, safety, education, and economy. This bill’s effective date is coordinated with other states. Yes on HB1149. Thank you!

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Deborah Kozlowski
for Myself
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION

Although I am not a New Hampshire resident, this bill would affect me, and I strongly support it. I would like all New England states to do away with the twice-yearlly clock change and to use Eastern Standard Time year-round. This would be good for residents' convenience, health and well-being.

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Brooke Wish Howe
for Myself
New Hampshire

Please approve HB1149. Permanent Eastern Standard Time is the federally approved and widely endorsed way to ditch the Daylight Saving Time switch. Permanent EST is historically the only clock that lasts, and it’s scientifically best for natural sleep, mental and physical health, safety, education, and economy. This bill’s effective date is coordinated with other states. Yes on HB1149. Thank you!

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Dr. David Levavi
for Myself
Manchester

Please approve HB1149. Permanent Eastern Standard Time is the federally approved and widely endorsed way to ditch the Daylight Saving Time switch. Permanent EST is historically the only clock that lasts, and it’s scientifically best for natural sleep, mental and physical health, safety, education, and economy. This bill’s effective date is coordinated with other states. Yes on HB1149. Thank you!

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CARA CABRAL
for Myself
MADBURY

Position recorded without written comment.

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Ana Fletcher
for Myself
Farmington

Position recorded without written comment.

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Jennifer Tuthill
for Myself
Somersworth

Position recorded without written comment.

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Heather Sheridan
for Myself
Claremont

Position recorded without written comment.

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Margaret` Jernstedt
for Myself
Hanover

Position recorded without written comment.

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Diana Dumais
for Myself
Somersworth

Position recorded without written comment.

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Lily Foss
for Myself
Manchester

Position recorded without written comment.

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Suzanna Derynioski
for Myself
Laconia

Position recorded without written comment.

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isabeth gross
for Myself
hanover

Position recorded without written comment.

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Stephanie Vazzano
for Myself
Concord

Position recorded without written comment.

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Margaret Bowles
for Myself
Hanover

Position recorded without written comment.

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Rep. Timothy Horrigan
for Myself (prime sponsor) & NH House Strafford #10
Durham

Position recorded without written comment.

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ROBERT KEENE
for Myself
HANOVER

Position recorded without written comment.

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