Section 25-7-145 - Legislative interim committee on ozone air quality - created - members - repeal(1) Notwithstanding section 2-3-303.3, the legislative interim committee on ozone air quality, referred to in this section as the "committee", is created.(2) The purpose of the committee is to study ozone air quality in the state with a focus on: (a) Investigating the factors that contribute to ozone pollution in the state, including any scientific consensus around the issue of ozone pollution;(b) Analyzing strategies to address and improve ground-level ozone issues; and(c) Developing policy, technical, and financial solutions to improve ozone air quality in the state.(3) The committee consists of:(a) Six members of the senate, with four members appointed by the president of the senate and two members appointed by the minority leader of the senate; and(b) Six members of the house of representatives, with four members appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives and two members appointed by the minority leader of the house of representatives.(4) The appointing authorities shall appoint the members of the committee no later than June 30, 2023. If a vacancy arises on the committee, the appointing authority shall appoint a member to fill the vacancy as soon as possible.(5) The speaker of the house of representatives shall designate the chair of the committee. In the case of a tie vote, the chair of the committee shall cast an additional deciding vote.(6) The chair of the committee shall schedule the first meeting of the committee no later than sixty days after June 30, 2023. The committee may meet up to six times during the 2023 interim, which may include field trips.(7) The legislative council and the office of legislative legal services shall provide staff assistance to the committee.(8) The committee shall seek presentations and comments from affected industries, workers, local governments, relevant state agencies, and impacted communities experiencing ozone pollution.(9) This section is repealed, effective July 1, 2024.Added by 2023 Ch. 401,§ 2, eff. 6/6/2023, app. to conduct occurring on or after the effective date of this act, including determinations of applications pending on the effective date.