A Resolution designating the week of March 15 through 21, 2026, as "Sunshine Week" in Pennsylvania.
This resolution designates the week of March 15-21, 2026, as "Sunshine Week" in Pennsylvania. It symbolically recognizes the importance of open government and public access to information, aligning with an annual observance started in 2005 by news organizations and open-government groups. The resolution urges all Pennsylvania residents to participate in raising awareness about transparency in government, without creating new laws or policies. It is a non-binding gesture supporting existing efforts to promote civic engagement around open records and meetings.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 26, 2026
Last action Feb 4, 2026
Floor votes · House Feb 4, 2026
How they voted
194–4
Passed
Total votes 198
Feb 4, 2026
D
Democratic100
100% Yea
R
Republican98
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Feb 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Jan 26, 2026
Committee
Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations
lower
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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