§ 72-10-1303 — Spaceport Exploration Committee duties.

(1) The committee shall:
(1)(a) establish key objectives that the state should pursue in establishing a spaceport;
(1)(b) evaluate the supported activities that would be most feasible for a spaceport in the state;
(1)(c) conduct a spaceport feasibility study;
(1)(d) conduct a spaceport siting assessment;
(1)(e) evaluate the advantages and disadvantages the state has in establishing a spaceport; and
(1)(f) make recommendations to the Legislature regarding whether it is in the state's best interest to establish a spaceport.
(2) The committee may:
(2)(a) authorize the department to contract with one or more consultants to perform research, analysis, and legal work, or to provide other assistance necessary to accomplish the committee's duties;
(2)(b) establish any advisory committees or working groups needed to fulfill the committee's responsibilities;
(2)(c) by majority vote, add up to three non-voting committee members; and
(2)(d) appoint one or more working groups to advise and assist the committee.
(3) The committee shall:
(3)(a) create a report that:
(3)(a)(i) details the committee's conclusions on the items described in Subsection (1); and
(3)(a)(ii) includes recommendations on legislation needed to implement the committee's conclusions; and
(3)(b) report to the Economic Development and Workforce Services Interim Committee and the Transportation Interim Committee no later than September 30, 2026.

Legislative History

Enacted by Chapter 540, 2025 General Session