Legislation passed the Pa. House today which would require public agencies to publish meeting agendas no later than 24 hours prior to the start of a meeting.
Sponsored by State Representative Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence), the bill would also amend the state’s public meeting transparency law – known as the Sunshine Act — to prohibit an agency from taking official action on items not on the meeting agenda unless added by a majority vote.
“I believe that we understand the intent and importance of the Sunshine Act in maintaining and enhancing the transparency of government decision-making and to allow Pennsylvanians to participate in their government,” said Bernstine. “Unfortunately, there are instances in which this important law is not used as intended.”
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