BILL ANALYSIS

Senate Research Center	S.J.R. 86
88R2258 MCK-D	By: Bettencourt
	State Affairs
	5/17/2023
	As Filed

AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT

S.J.R. 86 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring this state to observe daylight saving time year-round.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency.

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. Amends Article XVI, Texas Constitution, by adding Section 74, as follows:

Sec. 74.� (a) Requires this state to observe daylight saving time year-round throughout the state.

(b) Provides that this section applies to all portions of the state, regardless of time zone.

(c) Provides that if a court finds this state is not authorized by federal law to implement this section, Subsections (a) and (b) of this section have full force and effect on the date the United States Congress enacts legislation that becomes law that authorizes this state to observe daylight saving time as prescribed by this section.

SECTION 2.� Requires that the proposed constitutional amendment be submitted to the voters at an election to be held November 7, 2023. Sets forth the required language of the ballot.