IL SR1472

Declares March 11-18, 2018 as "Sunshine Week" in Illinois to celebrate government openness and transparency, honoring James Madison's birthday and the principles of open democracy.

Affirms that citizens have an inherent right to access government meetings and public records as part of participatory democracy and the First Amendment.

Commits the Illinois Senate to work throughout the year to enhance public access to government records and information.

Pledges to ensure all meetings of deliberative bodies and committees are fully noticed and open to the public.