Finds that there is a need to clarify regional and state mitigation responsibilities and develop regional and state mitigation tools to compensate host communities that are impacted as a result of the siting of essential public facilities.

Finds that those mitigation tools need to be incorporated into regional and statewide planning policies and agreements.

Requires the joint task force on essential public facilities to commence by September 1, 2007. The joint task force shall present a final report, including any legislative recommendations, to the legislature no later than December 1, 2008.