H 3407 Session 117 (2007-2008)
H 3407 Concurrent Resolution, By Ott, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Hart, Hosey, Howard,
Jefferson, Knight, McLeod, J.H. Neal, J.E. Smith and Williams
Similar(S 358, S 496)
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REAFFIRM THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S COMMITMENT TO OPEN
GOVERNMENT IN SOUTH CAROLINA; TO RECOGNIZE THE ROLE PLAYED BY THE FREEDOM OF
INFORMATION ACT IN OPEN GOVERNMENT AND TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION TO THE SOUTH
CAROLINA PRESS ASSOCIATION FOR ITS ROLE IN PROMOTING OPEN GOVERNMENT; TO
DECLARE MARCH 11, 2007, AS "SUNSHINE SUNDAY" AND MARCH 11-17, 2007, AS "OPEN
GOVERNMENT WEEK IN SOUTH CAROLINA" AND TO ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN THESE
ACTIVITIES COMMEMORATING OUR OPEN, DEMOCRATIC GOVERNMENT.
01/31/07 House Introduced HJ-21
01/31/07 House Referred to Committee on Invitations and Memorial
Resolutions HJ-22
03/21/07 House Committee report: Favorable Invitations and
Memorial Resolutions HJ-47
03/22/07 House Adopted, sent to Senate HJ-32
03/22/07 Senate Introduced SJ-7
03/22/07 Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary SJ-7
03/23/07 Senate Referred to Subcommittee: Martin (ch), Malloy,
Campsen, Williams
H. 3407
COMMITTEE REPORT
March 21, 2007
H. 3407
Introduced by Reps. Ott, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Hart, Hosey, Howard, Jefferson, Knight, McLeod, J.H. Neal, J.E. Smith and Williams
S. Printed 3/21/07--H.
Read the first time January 31, 2007.
THE COMMITTEE ON
INVITATIONS AND MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS
To whom was referred a Concurrent Resolution (H. 3407) to reaffirm the General Assembly's commitment to open government in South Carolina; to recognize the role played by the Freedom of Information Act in open government, etc., respectfully
REPORT:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass:
ROBERT W. LEACH, SR. for Committee.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
TO REAFFIRM THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S COMMITMENT TO OPEN GOVERNMENT IN SOUTH CAROLINA; TO RECOGNIZE THE ROLE PLAYED BY THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT IN OPEN GOVERNMENT AND TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA PRESS ASSOCIATION FOR ITS ROLE IN PROMOTING OPEN GOVERNMENT; TO DECLARE MARCH 11, 2007, AS "SUNSHINE SUNDAY" AND MARCH 11-17, 2007, AS "OPEN GOVERNMENT WEEK IN SOUTH CAROLINA" AND TO ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN THESE ACTIVITIES COMMEMORATING OUR OPEN, DEMOCRATIC GOVERNMENT.
Whereas, the General Assembly has declared in the Freedom of Information Act "...that it is vital in a democratic society that public business be performed in an open and public manner so that citizens shall be advised of the performance of public officials and of the decisions that are reached in public activity and in the formulation of public policy..."; and
Whereas, the Freedom of Information Act was enacted in 1978 and has provided a means whereby citizens and their representatives may learn and report fully the activities of their public officials at a minimum cost or delay; and
Whereas, the courts of South Carolina have consistently recognized that the purpose of the General Assembly in adopting the Freedom of Information Act was to prevent secret government action at all levels of government in this State; and
Whereas, the South Carolina Press Association is sponsoring and promoting Sunday, March 11, 2007, as "Sunshine Sunday" and March 11-17, 2007, as "Open Government Week in South Carolina"; and
Whereas, it is proper and fitting for the members of the General Assembly to pause in their deliberations to salute open government in South Carolina and to recognize the South Carolina Press Association for its important role in promoting open government. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, reaffirm their commitment to open government, recognize the importance of the Freedom of Information Act in accomplishing open government, and express appreciation to the South Carolina Press Association for its important role in promoting open government.
Be it further resolved that Sunday, March 11, 2007, is declared "Sunshine Sunday" and March 11-17, 2007, as "Open Government Week in South Carolina" and that all citizens are encouraged to participate in activities commemorating our open, democratic government.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the South Carolina Press Association.
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