As North Dakota weighs the future of development near its military bases, a proposed **military compatibility commission** aims to set clear rules for projects in these sensitive areas. Sen. Jeff Barta, the bill’s sponsor, sees it as a way to increase transparency and prevent conflicts between developers and military operations. Supporters argue it will protect vital installations like Minot AFB and Grand Forks AFB, while critics say existing federal oversight and local zoning boards already serves this purpose. With amendments in play and strong opinions on both sides, the bill’s fate now rests with the House.
We’ve previously covered SB 2398 here. The bill has been amended as it advanced, and no longer mandates an area of jurisdiction for the proposed committee.
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),
