A plan to create “impact zones” around North Dakota’s military bases is headed to the governor’s desk. The Senate gave final approval to SB 2398 on Wednesday, backing a new committee to review nearby development and protect base missions. The zones will be based on military needs, not fixed distances, and local governments will have a seat at the table. Only one senator opposed the bill, which passed both chambers with broad bipartisan support.
Korrie Wenzel with Grand Forks Herald has the full story, bill details on SB 2398 are below.
SB 2398
A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new chapter to title 37 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the establishment of the military compatibility commission.
House Sponsors: Bolinske (R, District 40), Christianson (R, District 18),
Senate Sponsors: Barta (R, District 43), Castaneda (R, District 40), Sickler (R, District 17),
