Asian Pacific Partners for Empowerment, Advocacy and Leadership

APPEAL supports data collection bill in California State Assembly

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 07:00:00 GMT

In March 2010, APPEAL wrote a letter of support for Assembly Bill 1737 (AB 1737) when it was heard in the California State Assembly's Business and Professions committee. This bill would ensure that specified state agencies collect and publish data that are disaggregated into additional Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander ethnic groups, as currently reported by the U.S. Census.

County of Hawai`i Council to consider secondhand smoke legislation

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT

In early March, on the Big Island of Hawai'i, a new Bill was introduced by Puna Councilwoman Emily Naeole-Beason that could make it illegal in the County of Hawai'i for any adult to smoke in a motor vehicle occupied by someone under the age of 18. If passed, smokers who violate this law will be issued a citation.

Guam passes historic tobacco tax legislation

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

On February 5, 2010, Guam passed Bill 150-30 (now Public Law 30-80) which increases tobacco tax rates and earmarks tax revenues for tobacco and cancer prevention and control. This is a significant milestone for Guam, which had the highest adult smoking rate per capita of all U.S. states and territories from 1998-2007.

Palau Strategic Plan on tobacco and health is ready for viewing!

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Palau recently completed its Strategic Plan of Action 2010-2015: Ending the Exploitation of the People of Palau; Eliminating Tobacco and Related Health Disparities.