HR 298 Pennsylvania House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

A Resolution designating the week of March 10 through 16, 2024, as "Sunshine Week" in Pennsylvania.

This House Resolution designates the week of March 10 through 16, 2024, as "Sunshine Week" throughout Pennsylvania. The measure aims to highlight the importance of open government and public access to government records and meetings. It encourages residents to participate in this nonpartisan observance, which coincides with James Madison's birthday and is supported by news organizations and civic groups. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal declaration to promote transparency in state governance.
Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Mar 2024
House Passage
Mar 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 31, 2024 Last action Jul 5, 2024
Floor votes · House Mar 19, 2024

How they voted

24–1
Passed
Total votes 25
Mar 19, 2024
D Democratic14
14 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican11
10 Yea 1 Nay
90% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Mar 19, 2024
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (24-1)
house
Mar 19, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Jan 31, 2024
Committee
Referred to State Government
lower
0 primary · 9 co-sponsors

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