Nate Gustafson, Wisconsin State Representative of 55th District | Facebook
Nate Gustafson, Wisconsin State Representative of 55th District | Facebook
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "eliminating daylight saving time in Wisconsin".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill eliminates daylight saving time in Wisconsin, allowing the state to observe standard time year-round. Under the current law, daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. on the second Sunday in March and ends at 2 a.m. on the first Sunday in November each year. Federal law generally restricts states from deviating from standard time or eliminating daylight saving time; however, it permits states entirely within one timezone, like Wisconsin, to opt for continuous standard time. The bill also amends statutes concerning operating hours for premises with specific alcohol licenses, removing provisions that allowed extended hours on the Sunday daylight saving time begins. This legislation takes effect on the first January 1 following its publication.
The bill was co-authored by Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (Republican-19th District), Representative Clinton M. Anderson (Democrat-45th District), Representative Elijah R. Behnke (Republican-6th District), Representative Lindee Rae Brill (Republican-27th District), Representative Brienne Brown (Democrat-43rd District). It was co-sponsored by Senator Chris Larson (Democrat-7th District), along five other co-sponsors.
Nate L. Gustafson has co-authored or authored another 15 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Gustafson graduated from Fox Valley Technical College in 2018 with an AS.
Gustafson, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2023 to represent the state's 55th Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Rachael Cabral-Guevara.
In Wisconsin, the legislative process starts when a senator, constituent, group, or agency proposes an idea for a bill. After drafting, the bill is introduced, numbered, and referred to a committee for review and public input. If approved, it moves through three readings and votes in both the Senate and Assembly. Once both chambers pass the same version, the bill goes to the governor, who can sign it, veto it, or let it become law without a signature. Only a small share of bills introduced each session ultimately become law. You can learn more about the Wisconsin legislative process here.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| AB160 | 04/02/2025 | Eliminating daylight saving time in Wisconsin |
| AB56 | 02/24/2025 | Requiring the display of the national motto in public schools and on public buildings. (FE) |
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