PA SR246

Designates March 15-21, 2026 as "Sunshine Week" in Pennsylvania to recognize government transparency principles

Recognizes Pennsylvania's Sunshine Act (originally passed 1998) requiring public agencies to hold open meetings when a quorum deliberates or takes official action

Recognizes the Right-to-Know Law (passed as Senate Bill No. 1 in 2008) establishing that government records are presumed public and must be provided to citizens

Highlights that the Right-to-Know Law provides residents a fair, simple, no-cost appeals process when records requests are denied

Urges all Pennsylvania residents to observe the principles of open and accessible government