S.B. 2613 Summary

• Codifies Hawaii's commitment to the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 226, directing all state agencies to assist in achieving these goals by 2030.

• Establishes specific targets across environmental, social, and economic areas including clean energy (70% by 2030), local food production (doubling by 2030), waste reduction (70%), and renewable electricity (100% by 2045).

• Incorporates existing Hawaii initiatives including the Aloha+ Challenge, Sustainable Hawaii Initiative, and World Conservation Congress Hawaii Commitments into statutory framework.

• Sets measurable indicators for poverty reduction, health outcomes, education access, gender equality, water security, ocean management, and biodiversity protection aligned with international sustainability standards.

• Requires state agencies to implement practices supporting the SDGs while respecting each agency's policy jurisdiction and leadership in establishing sustainability policies.