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No, it would require an amendment to the Uniform Time Act [1]. Under current law, states can opt out of DST (subject to some conditions), but the federal execut
by _delirium 7y ago
No, it would require an amendment to the Uniform Time Act [1]. Under current law, states can opt out of DST (subject to some conditions), but the federal executive branch can't unilaterally force them to opt out.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uniform_Time_Act https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uniform_Time_Act
- dexterdog 7y agoSo then you create an executive order and then withhold federal funds from the states that don't comply. I wish states would have a backbone but with the lion's share of taxes going to DC they are just powerless.
- ianai 7y agoI know you mean well but that software would just not be used.
- ianai 7y agoPretty sure that’s just a simple majority vote in the senate, too. Good to know. I hope this changes someday.