The proposed bill aims to establish a new chapter in Title 37 of the North Dakota Century Code, focusing on the creation of military impact zones and military compatibility committees. It defines "encroachment" as actions that negatively affect military operations and readiness, including environmental issues, noise pollution, and urban development around military installations. The bill outlines that military impact zones will be geographic areas surrounding military bases, determined by compatible use studies, and will facilitate the work of military compatibility committees.

These committees, which can be created by the agriculture commissioner, will consist of representatives from local governments within military impact zones, including counties, townships, and cities, as well as a voluntary representative from each military installation. The committees are tasked with providing guidance on military compatibility practices, establishing a uniform process for coordinating land use and infrastructure projects, and ensuring that local developments do not interfere with military operations. This initiative aims to promote the sustainability of military operations in North Dakota while balancing local development needs.