HB2788

THE CONTEXT: In 2015 the member states of the United Nations adopted the following goals as the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: 1) no poverty; 2) zero hunger; 3) good health and well-being; 4) quality education; 5) gender equality; 6) clean water and sanitation; 7) affordable and clean energy; 8) decent work and economic growth; 9) industry, innovation and infrastructure; 10) reduced inequalities; 11) sustainable cities and communities; 12) responsible consumption and production; 13) climate action; 14) life below water; 15) life on land; 16) peace, justice and strong institutions; and 17) partnerships for the goa...

WHAT THE BILL DID: The final vetoed version would prohibit this state or any political subdivisions from spending public monies to adopt, enforce or implement the goals adopted in 2015 by the member states of the United Nations as the 2030 agenda for sustainable development.

WHY IT MATTERED: The practical reason for this bill was to set a clear legal boundary for united nations instead of leaving the conduct unaddressed. It would prohibit this state or any political subdivisions from spending public monies to adopt, enforce or implement the goals adopted in 2015 by the member states of the United Nations as the 2030 agenda for sustainable development, rather than leave the current rule unchanged.