Bill > SR37

This resolution designates the week of March 16 through 22, 2025, as "Sunshine Week" in Pennsylvania, highlighting the importance of government transparency and public access to information. The resolution provides context by referencing two key pieces of legislation: the Sunshine Act and the Right-to-Know Law, both of which originated in the Pennsylvania Senate. These laws ensure that public agencies hold open meetings, allow public comments, and provide access to government records. The Sunshine Act mandates that public agencies conduct meetings openly when a quorum is present and record these meetings, while the Right-to-Know Law presumes that government records are public and provides a mechanism for residents to appeal denied information requests. By designating this specific week, the resolution aims to raise awareness about the fundamental principles of open government and encourages all Pennsylvania residents to participate in observing and supporting transparency in governmental processes.

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https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=S&type=R&bn=37