72-10-1303. Spaceport Exploration Committee duties.

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Effective 5/6/2026

(1)The committee shall:

(a)establish key objectives that the state should pursue in establishing a spaceport;

(b)evaluate the supported activities that would be most feasible for a spaceport in the state;

(c)conduct a spaceport feasibility study;

(d)conduct a spaceport siting assessment;

(e)evaluate the advantages and disadvantages the state has in establishing a spaceport; and

(f)make recommendations to the Legislature regarding whether it is in the state's best interest to establish a spaceport.

(2)The committee may:

(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;

(b)establish any advisory committees or working groups needed to fulfill the committee's responsibilities;

(c)by majority vote, add up to three non-voting committee members; and

(d)appoint one or more working groups to advise and assist the committee.

(3)The committee shall:

(a)create a report that:

(i)details the committee's conclusions on the items described in Subsection

(1); and

(ii)includes recommendations on legislation needed to implement the committee's conclusions; and

(b)report to the Economic Development and Workforce Services Interim Committee and the Transportation Interim Committee no later than November 30, 2026.

Amended by Chapter 57 , 2026 General Session