As a California resident, the annual ritual of adjusting our clocks for Daylight Saving Time has personally affected my mental well-being and many others. Losing an hour of sleep might seem trivial, but it can be detrimental to our mental health. This is particularly critical for essential workers who cannot afford to be drowsy at their jobs and students who must be at their best to excel in their classes.

Not only did permanent Daylight Saving Time fail in the '70s, but Federal law now prohibits it, creating a huge hurdle for those who want to make it permanent. Permanent Standard Time has no law against it, making it the easier option to stick to. The bill proposed by Roger Niello and Tri Ta aims to abolish Daylight Saving Time and make Standard Time permanent in California. This change would eliminate the biannual disruption caused by clock changes and align us with several other states that plan to make this move.

Research shows that the transition into daylight saving time leads to increased risks of heart attacks, strokes, and other harmful effects due to disrupted sleep patterns (American Academy of Sleep Medicine). Furthermore, a study published in The Journal of Environmental Psychology reveals that Daylight Saving Time does not significantly save energy - one primary reason it was implemented.

We must prioritize our health over outdated practices. Let's urge the California State Legislature to enact this bill to better all Californians' physical and mental health. Please sign this petition today!