Utah Code § 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.