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PA SR37
Resolution
Status
3/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Cris Dush
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AI Summary
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Designates March 16-22, 2025 as "Sunshine Week" in Pennsylvania to recognize government transparency and open access principles
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Pennsylvania's Sunshine Act, originally passed in 1998, requires public agencies to hold open meetings whenever a quorum deliberates or takes official action
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Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law, passed as Senate Bill No. 1 in 2008, presumes government records are public and must be provided to citizens
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Right-to-Know Law provides residents a free, simple appeal process when records requests are denied
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Urges all Pennsylvania residents to observe the principles of open and accessible government
Legislative Description
Designating the week of March 16 through 22, 2025, as "Sunshine Week" in Pennsylvania.
Last Action
Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
3/10/2025