MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2016 Regular Session

To: Interstate Cooperation

By: Representative Gipson

House Bill 155

AN ACT TO EXEMPT THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI FROM THE PROVISIONS OF FEDERAL LAW PROVIDING FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

     BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:

     SECTION 1.  In accordance with the Uniform Time Act of 1966, the State of Mississippi is hereby exempt from the provisions of 15 USCS Section 260a(a), which provide for the advancement of standard time by one hour during the period commencing at 2 o'clock antemeridian on the second Sunday of March of each year and ending at 2 o'clock antemeridian on the first Sunday of November of each year.

     SECTION 2.  This act shall take effect and be in force from and after November 15, 2016.