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PA HR398
PA HR398Designating the week of March 15 through 21, 2026, as "Sunshine Week" in Pennsylvania.
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Introduced
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
In Committee
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A Resolution designating the week of March 15 through 21, 2026, as "Sunshine Week" in Pennsylvania.
AI Summary
This resolution designates the week of March 15 through 21, 2026, as "Sunshine Week" in Pennsylvania, urging all residents to observe this time to highlight the fundamental principles of open government and public access to government records and meetings. This initiative, which began in 2005 and is supported by organizations like the American Society of News Editors and the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association (representing various news publications), aims to foster discussion about the importance of transparency in government, aligning with the constitutional guarantees of freedom of speech and the press.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (10)
Rob Matzie (D)*,
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Joe Ciresi (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Jeremy Shaffer (R),
Arvind Venkat (D),
Dan Williams (D),
Last Action
Adopted (194-4) (on 02/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr398 |
| BillText | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/HR0398/PN2795 |
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