1. SmokeLess States National Tobacco Policy Initiative:
Mission: Long-term, sustainable reduction in tobacco use through changes in social norms and public policy (ETS, Tax, Cessation services/treatment).

2. SmokeLess States Objectives
Increase Tobacco Excise Taxes
Restrict Public Tobacco Use
Reimbursement for Cessation Services/Treatment
Allocate settlement dollars for tobacco prevention and control

3. Criteria for a SmokeLess State
Strong staff and community network (coalition)
Capable and committed lead agency
Solid environmental assessment
Strategic policy focus
Cutting-edge strategies
Significant match/in-kind resources
No direct lobbying

4. Timeline for New Initiative
Phase I awards 3/1/01 (16 states)
Phase II awards 6/1/01 (24 states)
Phase III applications 11/1/ (10 unfunded states and 2 caps)
Phase III awards 3/1/02
Phase IV applications 2/1/ (6 states)

5. Coalition/Grantee Benchmarks
Realistic and strategic
Appropriate and inclusive
Timely--quarterly/annually
Accountable
Focused and clear

6. State Strategic Timeline
Administrative functions
Assessment and evaluation
Community input and buy-in
Strategic planning
Community education before legislative session
Session work

7. National Partners American Legacy Foundation
CDC/Office on Smoking and Health
RWJF/American Medical Association
Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids
American Cancer Society
American Lung/Heart Associations
National Cancer Institute

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