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HI SB2672

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2018

Primary Sponsor

Kalani English

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Codifies Hawaii's commitment to United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) by adding new requirements to Chapter 226 of Hawaii Revised Statutes.

  • Requires all state agencies to take action toward making cities and communities inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable by 2030, including ensuring access to affordable housing, safe transportation, and green spaces.

  • Mandates protection and safeguarding of Hawaii's cultural and natural heritage by linking spirituality, religion, culture, and conservation consistent with the 2016 World Conservation Congress Hawaii Commitments.

  • Requires reduction of environmental impacts in urban areas including air quality and waste management, increased disaster resilience, and integration of climate change mitigation and adaptation into city planning.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2050.

Legislative Description

Relating To Sustainable Development Goals.

Sustainable Development Goals

Last Action

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on EDB with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) DeCoite, Fukumoto, Har, Holt, Nakashima, Souki, Tokioka excused (7).

3/16/2018

Committee Referrals

Economic Development & Business3/16/2018
Water & Land3/8/2018
Ways and Means2/9/2018
Water and Land1/24/2018

Full Bill Text

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