2. Raise public awareness of the causes and nature of cervical cancer, personal risk factors, value of prevention, early detection, options for testing, treatment costs, new technology and medical care reimbursement;

3. Identify preventive strategies and new technologies, including newly introduced vaccines that are effective in preventing and controlling the risk of cervical cancer;

4. Identify and examine the limitations of existing laws, regulations, programs and services regarding coverage and awareness of cervical cancer;

5. Develop, in consultation with the Department of Health and Human Services, a statewide comprehensive cervical cancer prevention plan and strategies for plan implementation and for promoting the plan to the general public, state and local elected officials and various public and private organizations, associations, businesses, industries and agencies;

6. Facilitate coordination and communication among state and local agencies and organizations regarding their involvement in achieving the aims of the task force plan; and

7. Consider reports and testimony from individuals, local health departments, community-based organizations, voluntary health organizations and other public and private organizations statewide to learn more about their contributions to cervical cancer diagnosis, prevention and treatment and their ideas for improving prevention, diagnosis and treatment in Maine; and be it further

Sec. 8. Staff assistance. Resolved: That the Legislative Council shall provide necessary staffing services to the task force; and be it further

Sec. 9. Compensation. Resolved: That public members not otherwise compensated by their employers or other entities that they represent are entitled to receive reimbursement of necessary expenses for their attendance at authorized meetings of the task force; and be it further

Sec. 10. Report. Resolved: That, no later than April 1, 2006, the task force shall submit an initial report that includes its findings and recommendations, including suggested legislation, for presentation to the Joint Standing Committee on