This bill appropriates $11,000,000 from the strategic investment and improvements fund to the North Dakota Department of Commerce for the establishment of a state radar data pathfinder program, which will run until June 30, 2027. The funding is designated as one-time funding and aims to support the integration of federal radar data with state uncrewed aircraft systems, develop security protocols to meet federal requirements, enhance infrastructure, and provide training for state agencies. The Department of Commerce is required to collaborate with the uncrewed aircraft systems test site and participate in the federal radar data pathfinder program administered by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Commerce submit a report to the legislative management and the governor by June 30, 2026, detailing the program's status, integration with federal efforts, expenditures, and its impact on uncrewed aircraft system operations and safety. The bill is declared an emergency measure, indicating its immediate importance for the state.