Urges the general assembly to advance an agenda for environmental protection

HCR 17 is a non-binding resolution urging Missouri's legislature to prioritize environmental and economic policies. It calls for advancing renewable energy (including 100% clean electricity by 2040), supporting farmers with climate-resilient practices, and improving infrastructure for climate resilience. The resolution does not create new laws but encourages the General Assembly to develop and support such policies through future legislation. It specifically emphasizes benefits for rural communities, farmers, and underserved populations affected by environmental challenges.