What's Being Discussed

The PABEA (Planning Advisory Board for Elder Affairs) Legislative Committee is meeting on Friday, October 2, 2026, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at the Executive Office on Aging, 250 South Hotel Street, Suite 406, Honolulu. The meeting is also available via Zoom.

• Approval of minutes from the September 4, 2026 meeting
• Guidelines for announcements the committee shares, such as aging-related conferences and important legislative dates
• A proposed change to Hawaii's Sunshine Law as it applies to advisory board meetings
• A letter in support of Social Security — reviewing and discussing its content
• Standards for when PABEA will officially support legislation, guided by Hawaii's State Plan on Aging (2023–2027), which focuses on five goals:
  • Helping older adults live well
  • Preparing older adults for health threats and disasters
  • Ensuring equitable access for underserved groups
  • Supporting safe aging in place for older adults and people with disabilities
  • Providing caregivers with the services and support they need

Decisions Expected

• Approval of the previous meeting's minutes
• Possible decisions on the criteria for what announcements and legislation PABEA will formally support

No new business is scheduled for this meeting.

Who Should Pay Attention

• Older adults and seniors in Hawaii
• Family caregivers and those who support elderly loved ones
• People with disabilities seeking community-based services
• Advocates and organizations focused on aging, elder rights, or elder abuse prevention

Public testimony is welcome in person, by mail, or by email at eoa@doh.hawaii.gov. Submit written testimony at least 24 hours before the meeting when possible.