HI SB694

Codifies Hawaii's commitment to the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals by adding a new section to Chapter 226, Hawaii Revised Statutes, directing all state agencies to assist in achieving these goals by 2030 (or 2045 for renewable energy).

Establishes specific indicators and targets for each of the 17 goals, including poverty elimination, food security, health and well-being, quality education, gender equality, clean water, affordable energy, decent work, infrastructure innovation, reduced inequalities, sustainable cities, responsible consumption, climate action, ocean conservation, terrestrial ecosystem protection, justice and institutions, and global partnerships.

References and aligns with existing Hawaii sustainability initiatives including the Aloha+ Challenge, the Sustainable Hawaii Initiative, the Hawaii Commitments from the World Conservation Congress, and Executive Order 18-06.

Specifies measurable targets such as 70% clean energy by 2030 (40% renewable, 30% efficiency), doubling local food production, reducing solid waste by 70%, protecting 30% of priority watersheds, and achieving 100% renewable electricity by 2045.

Takes effect July 1, 2050.