Florida Could Get Daylight Saving Time Year-Round

TALLAHASSEE, FL — More sunshine for Florida? Legislation that would allow the Sunshine State to remain on daylight saving time year-round has made it to Gov. Rick Scott's desk after the state Senate approved the measure Tuesday by a vote of 33-2. But it's not a done deal even with Scott's approval.

If the governor signs the “Sunshine Protection Act,” the change would not take effect until Congress amends existing federal law. Scott has not said whether he will sign the legislation.

The Sunshine State would have more hours in the sunshine during the winter while other eastern states would be setting their clocks back in the fall.

If Congress approves, the state would join Hawaii and most of Arizona in daylight saving time year-round. Those states are exempt from the Uniform Time Act of 1966. That law established the system of daylight saving time throughout the country.

Floridians will set their clocks ahead one hour this Sunday when Daylight Saving Time begins.

Information from the Associated Press was used in this report.

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