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Yes: 166 • No: 20
North DakotaSB 23982025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
AN ACT to create and enact a new chapter to title 37 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the establishment of military impact zones and military compatibility committees.
Sponsored By: Jeff Barta (Republican)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
New buffer zones around military bases
The law creates "military impact zones" around each base. Zones extend from the base boundary and must be 5 to 25 miles wide. Set distances: Grand Forks AFB 25 miles; Minot AFB 25 miles; Camp Grafton (South) 5 miles; Cavalier Space Force Station 15 miles. A compatible use study sets the final outer line and considers each base’s mission. The law also defines "encroachment," including noise, new development, airspace or radio use, and urban growth that can harm testing, training, or operations.
State commission reviews base-area projects
The law creates a Military Compatibility Commission. Members include the Governor or designee, one Public Service Commission member, a representative from each county, township, and city in a zone, and one member chosen by the North Dakota League of Cities. Base commanders may join voluntarily. The commission sets zone boundaries based on each base’s mission, reviews development proposals in the zones, and serves as a liaison for encroachment issues. It also sets a uniform process for local governments to coordinate with the U.S. Department of Defense Military Aviation and Installation Assurance Siting Clearinghouse on zoning, construction, energy, telecom, and other projects that could affect radar, airspace, communications, or readiness, following state chapters 11-33, 40-47, 40-48, and section 58-03-12. This gives communities clearer protection, and it adds a required coordination step for projects in these zones.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Jeff Barta
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Macy Bolinske
Republican • House
Nels Christianson
Republican • House
Jose L. Castaneda
Republican • Senate
Jonathan Sickler
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/2/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 1
Yes: 46 • No: 1
House vote • 3/26/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 73 nays 19
Yes: 73 • No: 19
Senate vote • 2/19/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0
Yes: 47 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/08
4/9/2025HouseSigned by Governor 04/08
4/8/2025SenateSent to Governor
4/4/2025SenateSigned by President
4/4/2025SenateSigned by Speaker
4/4/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 1
4/2/2025SenateConcurred
4/2/2025SenateReturned to Senate (12)
3/27/2025SenateSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 73 nays 19
3/26/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
3/24/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 9 5 0
3/21/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 10:30
3/6/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Government and Veterans Affairs Committee
2/21/2025HouseReceived from Senate
2/20/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0
2/19/2025SenateAmendment adopted
2/19/2025SenateAmendment proposed on floor
2/19/2025SenateAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
2/17/2025SenateReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 6 0 0
2/14/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 09:00
2/13/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Committee
1/27/2025Senate
Bill Text
Adopted by the Senate Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Committee
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
INTRODUCED
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senator Barta
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senator Castaneda
SECOND ENGROSSMENT
SECOND ENGROSSMENT with House Amendments
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