The bill HB2788 prohibits the State of Arizona and its political subdivisions from using public funds to adopt, implement, or enforce the goals set forth in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which was adopted by United Nations member states in 2015. This includes a range of objectives aimed at addressing global issues such as poverty, hunger, education, and climate change.

The new bill language explicitly states that no public monies may be allocated for these purposes, marking a significant shift from current law, which does not contain such a prohibition. The bill aims to prevent the state from engaging with the United Nations' sustainable development goals, which the Governor has argued could hinder efforts to address critical issues affecting Arizona's residents.