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HI SB2672
Bill
Status
3/6/2018
Primary Sponsor
Kalani English
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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