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

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

Effective 5/6/2026
72-10-1303.  Spaceport Exploration Committee duties.
(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

Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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