SB2678 Summary

• Codifies Hawaii's commitment to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 9, 10, 16, and 17 within the Hawaii State Planning Act (Chapter 226, Hawaii Revised Statutes).

• Requires all state agencies to take action toward strengthening implementation of sustainable development goals by 2030 through partnerships, financial mobilization, technology transfer, and capacity-building support.

• Directs agencies to advance sustainable industrialization and innovation by developing resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive industries, upgrading to clean technologies, and expanding research and development spending.

• Mandates agencies to reduce inequalities by achieving income growth for lower-income populations, ensuring equal opportunity regardless of demographics, and implementing fair fiscal and social protection policies.

• Establishes agency responsibilities for promoting peaceful and inclusive societies by reducing violence, ensuring access to justice, strengthening institutions, combating corruption, and protecting public access to information.