Loading chat...

HI SB2671

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2018

Primary Sponsor

Kalani English

Click for details

Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Codifies Hawaii's commitment to United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10 (reducing inequalities) by adding a new section to Chapter 226, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

  • Requires all state agencies to take action toward achieving the goal of reducing inequalities by 2030 through five specific measures: progressively achieving income growth for the bottom 40% of the population at a rate higher than the national average; promoting social, economic, and political inclusion; ensuring equal opportunity and reducing discriminatory practices; adopting fiscal and social protection policies; and facilitating orderly migration and mobility.

  • Recognizes Hawaii's history as a leader in sustainability through existing initiatives including the Aloha+ Challenge (six goals by 2030), the Sustainable Hawaii Initiative (five goals), and the World Conservation Congress Hawaii Commitments of 2016.

  • Takes effect upon approval with no appropriation of funds required.

Legislative Description

Relating To Sustainable Development Goals.

Sustainable Development Goals

Last Action

The committee(s) on EDB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

3/14/2018

Committee Referrals

Economic Development & Business3/8/2018
Ways and Means2/9/2018
Judiciary1/24/2018

Full Bill Text

No bill text available