S.B. 2677 Summary

• Codifies Hawaii's commitment to United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 16, focusing on peace, justice, and strong institutions by 2030

• Requires all state agencies to take action to reduce violence, end abuse and trafficking, promote the rule of law, and ensure equal access to justice

• Mandates state institutions work to reduce corruption and bribery, combat organized crime, and strengthen recovery of stolen assets

• Establishes state objectives to develop transparent and accountable institutions, ensure responsive decision-making, broaden citizen participation in governance, and protect access to information and fundamental freedoms

• References Hawaii's existing sustainability initiatives including the Aloha+ Challenge, Sustainable Hawaii Initiative, and World Conservation Congress Hawaii Commitments of 2016