SOMERS, CT — State Rep. Kurt Vail is already on the clock and the 2017 legislative session hasn't even begun. Vail, a Republican who represents Somers and Stafford has pre-filed a bill that would exempt Connecticut from observing Daylight Saving Time.

The stated purpose of the daylight saving time, according to New Junkie's research, is to "allow Connecticut to maximize additional daylight in the evening in order for residents, employers, and businesses to get the most beneficial use of their time as a way to increase productivity and create additional consumer opportunities for Connecticut residents."

Connecticut News Junkie on Tuesday reviewed all the pre-filed bills.

Most of Arizona and Hawaii are among the states and U.S. territories not observing Daylight Saving Time.

See the other pre-filed bills for 2017 in the News Junkie report here. The legislative session is scheduled to begin Jan. 4.