An Act To Adopt Eastern Daylight Time Year-Round Contingent On Federal Approval

LD 3 would allow Maine to observe Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) year-round if federal law permits, removing the prior requirement that all eastern time zone states and the District of Columbia also adopt EDT. The Secretary of State must monitor federal approval and issue public notices when the federal condition is met, triggering the time change. This bill directly affects Maine residents and state operations by setting the standard time for the entire state, contingent solely on federal action. The change would take effect immediately upon federal approval without needing other states to follow suit.