What's Being Discussed

The Tobacco Prevention and Control Advisory Board of the Hawaii Department of Health is meeting on November 5, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The meeting will be held in person at 1250 Punchbowl St, Honolulu, and is also available to join online via Zoom.

• Reviewing and approving minutes from the previous meeting on August 7, 2026
• Discussing the roles and responsibilities of Board members
• Electing a new Chair and Vice Chair for the Board
• Reviewing how well tobacco cessation and prevention programs funded through the Hawaii Community Foundation are working
• Reviewing a proposed budget for the 2027 Tobacco Prevention and Control Trust Fund
• General announcements and public comments

Decisions Expected

• A vote to approve meeting minutes from August 7, 2026
• An election for Chair and Vice Chair positions on the Board
• Possible discussion and action on the 2027 Trust Fund budget proposal

Who Should Pay Attention

• Hawaii residents interested in tobacco prevention and public health policy
• Organizations or nonprofits that receive grants for tobacco cessation or prevention programs
• Anyone who wants to comment on how tobacco prevention funds are spent in Hawaii

To testify, you may attend in person, join via Zoom, submit written testimony by email to luis.barbosaalves@doh.hawaii.gov, or mail comments to the Department of Health. For disability accommodations, contact Luis Alves at (808) 586-4633.