MS HB531

Encourages counties and municipalities to cooperate with military installations to prevent incompatible land development near bases and protect military operations and public safety.

Applies to 14 major military installations in Mississippi and their associated counties and municipalities, including Keesler Air Force Base, Naval Air Station Meridian, Columbus Air Force Base, and Camp Shelby.

Requires affected counties and municipalities to transmit information about proposed comprehensive plan changes, zoning amendments, and development applications affecting areas near military installations to base commanding officers for review and comment.

Authorizes commanding officers to provide advisory comments on proposed land use changes based on Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ) standards, noise management programs, Joint Land Use Studies, and potential mission impacts.

Encourages counties and municipalities to consider military installation commanders' comments regarding strategic mission, public safety, and economic vitality while respecting private property rights; effective July 1, 2020.