LINCOLN — The full Nebraska Legislature again signaled majority support Thursday for ending the twice-a-year practice of changing the clocks. However, nearly 30 state senators chose to advance both bills before the Legislature this year would do so differently, delaying a final decision on whether permanent daylight saving time or permanent standard time should be the path forward for the Cornhusker State. Most lawmakers said they could be swayed in either direction.

Legislative Bill 34, from State Sen. Megan Hunt of Omaha, advanced 29-13 to establish year-round daylight saving time. That’s the period between March and November when much of the country “springs forward” one hour and offers later sunsets in the summer. LB 302, from State Sen. Dave Murman of Glenvil, advanced 28-9 for year-round standard time. That’s the current position of clocks after “falling back” one hour for earlier sunrises in the winter.

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