72-10-1303. Spaceport Exploration Committee duties.
(1) The committee shall: establish key objectives that the state should pursue in establishing a spaceport; evaluate the supported activities that would be most feasible for a spaceport in the state; conduct a spaceport feasibility study; conduct a spaceport siting assessment; evaluate the advantages and disadvantages the state has in establishing a spaceport; and make recommendations to the Legislature regarding whether it is in the state's best interest to establish a spaceport.
(2) The committee may: 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; establish any advisory committees or working groups needed to fulfill the committee's responsibilities; by majority vote, add up to three non-voting committee members; and appoint one or more working groups to advise and assist the committee.
(3) The committee shall: create a report that: details the committee's conclusions on the items described in Subsection; and (1) includes recommendations on legislation needed to implement the committee's conclusions; and report to the Economic Development and Workforce Services Interim Committee and the Transportation Interim Committee no later than November 30, 2026.