A Resolution designating the week of March 15 through 21, 2026, as "Sunshine Week" in Pennsylvania.
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This resolution designates the week of March 15 through 21, 2026, as "Sunshine Week" in Pennsylvania. It recognizes the importance of the Sunshine Act and the Right-to-Know Law, which ensure public access to government information and promote transparency. The resolution aims to encourage residents to support open and accessible government practices.
Key provisions
- Designates the week of March 15-21, 2026, as "Sunshine Week".
- Acknowledges the origins of the Sunshine Act (1998) and Right-to-Know Law (2008) in Pennsylvania legislation.
- Highlights the roles of the Sunshine Act in requiring public meetings and comment opportunities.
- Recognizes the Right-to-Know Law's provision for appealing denied record requests.
- Urges residents to support open government principles.
Who is affected
- Residents of Pennsylvania
- Government agencies in Pennsylvania
- Members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly
Notable changes
- The resolution does not represent a change to existing laws, but rather a recognition and celebration of them.
- It emphasizes the importance of established transparency measures.
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- Pn 1501 Html
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6 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Lynda Schlegel Culver
Patrick Stefano
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