8—McClusky Gazette, Thursday, April 8, 2021 Legals Legislative Reports Legislative Briefs the Senate and voted to Notice of Equalization Legislative Report unanimously concur with all Meeting amendments made by the Sen- 3/26/2021 – 4/1/21 ate. This legislation passed McClusky City By Rep. Robin Weisz and both chambers by unanimous The City Board of Equalization will Rep. Jon Nelson votes. The bill ensures that meet on Monday, April 12, 2021, at 6:45 This week the Members of any coronavirus stimulus p.m. in the Council Chambers of Mc- money received is not con- Clusky City Hall. the North Dakota House of Representatives continued sidered countable income for Wayne Houston, elderly individuals on Medic- City Auditor their work on the floor, debat- (4/8, 2021) ing a number of important aid. If these payments were to topics. The House has started be counted as income, it may to receive bills from the Sen- put some Medicaid recipi- Notice to Creditors: ate which have now passed ents over the asset limit for Randy Frueh both chambers. The House the program. With the recent will now either concur in the Coronavirus stimulus pay- STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA changes made by the Senate, ments sent out by the federal COUNTY OF SHERIDAN or the bills will be sent to con- government, the House felt it IN DISTRICT COURT ference committee to work out is vitally important to protect SOUTH CENTRAL JUDICIAL DIS- the differences. Medicaid recipients from hav- TRICT On Friday, the House passed ing their eligibility impacted. Civil No. 42-2021-PR-00002 On Wednesday, the House IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE Senate Bill 2278 by a vote of 78-15. This bill provides CO- passed SB 2233 by a vote of OF RANDY FRUEH, DECEASED 68-25. This bill allows for the NOTICE TO CREDITORS VID-19 liability protections NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the for school districts and school creation of a recruitment pro- undersigned has been appointed per- district employees in our gram designed to bring more Rep. Dan Ruby, of Minot, is a member and former chairman of the sonal representative of the above estate. state. In essence, this legis- attorneys to the rural areas in Bastiat Caucus. “It’s a group of friends and like-minded people All persons having claims against the said lation holds that if a person our state. Supporters of this that want to make sure we’re following the Republican principles deceased are required to present their were to contract COVID-19 legislation pointed out that and that’s all,” he said of the caucus. Photo by Alex Kautzman claims within three (3) months after the North Dakota’s rural cities while on school property, the ity. Members say they are just good. date of the fi rst publication of this notice or and counties face a serious said claims will be forever barred. Claims school and its employee would Republicans and adhere to the “Their agenda and a num- be immune from any potential shortage of attorneys. For ex- must either be presented to Susan Frueh, ample, 87% of the attorneys in party’s principles. ber of extreme things they’ve personal representative of the estate, and lawsuit as a result. Supporters The caucus, founded by Rep. proposed and advocated for her attorney, Brian L. Bergeson, at PO of the bill argued that school our state are located in just 7 counties, and there a number Rick Becker, R-Bismarck, is have certainly been a chal- Box 2196, Bismarck, ND 58502-2196 or employees and administra- named after Frédéric Bastiat, lenge for us this session,” fi led with the Court. tors should not have to face of counties that have no attor- a 19th-century French econo- Boschee said. “We’re trying Dated this 22nd day of March, 2021. lawsuits resulting from deci- neys at all. Attorneys in rural Susan Frueh, sions they believe are best areas play a significant role mist and writer who believed to address the public health Personal Representative for their students. Supporters in assisting with legal issues in small government and per- and economic crisis that our Brian L. Bergeson (ID 05780) also noted that it is not pos- relating to agricultural law, sonal liberty. Becker said he state and the nation (are) fac- GEIERMANN BERGESON & tax law, family law, wills and formed the caucus to be bet- ing and they’re worried about GULER LAW OFFICES, P.C. sible to know for sure where a person contracts COVID-19, probates, and more. It now ter informed and to connect introducing bills about Ten 425 North 5th St., Box 2196 heads to Governor for consid- Bismarck, ND 58502-2196 thus lawsuits against teachers with people who believe in the Commandments in schools (701) 2323-1986 and administrators would be eration. same platform. and transgender kids playing bbergeson@gbg-lawoffi ce.com improper. The bill now heads On Thursday, the House “I came in (to the Legis- sports.” Attorney for Personal Representative to the Governor’s desk. passed SB 2161 by a vote of 84-9. lature) completely naive,” Republican legislative lead- (3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 2021) On Monday, the House over- This bill has two key features. Becker said. “I thought I was ers did not respond to requests whelmingly voted to pass Sen- First, this legislation directs coming into a group of like- for comment on their working District 14 ate Bill 2344. This bill holds the Department of Human ser- minded people but it turned with members of the Bastiat that no government entity in vices to create and maintain out I was on an island. And caucus. Last month, House a registry of all mental health Republicans our state can limit the hours of so I formed the group just to Majority Leader Chet Pollert, operation of any government programs in our state. These programs will be required to be able to have communica- R-Carrington, led the unprec- Notice of Legislative District 14, owned or privately owned tions with people and so that I edented move to expel Rep. Precinct Caucus shooting range. Additionally, annually to submit a report Notice is hereby given that the Re- on their services to the DHS. wouldn’t feel isolated and feel Luke Simons, R-Dickinson the legislation provides a gov- uninformed.” and a Bastiat member, from publican Party of District 14 will hold ernment entity also cannot Additionally, this bill also their caucus at the Cobblestone Inn and Rep. Dan Ruby, of Minot, is the House for alleged inap- limit the hours of operation directs Legislative Manage- Suites, 402 US-2, Rugby, North Dakota ment to consider studying the a member and former chair propriate behavior. Simons, on April 10, 2021 from the hours of 7:00 of a business which sells or services firearms, unless such implementation of expanded of the caucus. He said during who was expelled when two- p.m. to 9:00 p.m., for the election of the last legislative session, the precinct committeemen and such other limitations apply to all busi- behavioral health services in thirds of House Republicans individuals as may be provided by state nesses equally. Testimony our state. The COVID-19 pan- Bastiats were a more formal voted with Democrats to oust law and district party bylaws. heard in committee indicated demic has shed light on the group with membership dues him, claimed he was targeted Republican Party District Chairman, that this legislation not only importance of adequate men- and speakers at their weekly because of his political views. Ron Hofstrand protects our Second Amend- tal and behavioral health ser- meetings. Now, they are fo- Becker said other Repub- Legislative District 14 vices. Supporters of this leg- cusing on discussion and edu- lican representatives have (3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 2021) ment rights, but it also encour- ages the safe and responsible islation argued this registry cation between like-minded distanced themselves from use of firearms within prop- and the subsequent study will lawmakers. the Bastiats and have warned erly licensed shooting ranges. identify potential weaknesses Ruby said there is no for- freshman lawmakers from as- There was no testimony given and potential improvements mal recruiting process and sociating with them. Becker in opposition to this bill. for North Dakota’s mental that anyone who agrees with said other Republicans label On Tuesday, the House re- health services. Republican principles is wel- the caucus as extremists in or- You can contact Rep. Weisz ceived HB 1326 back from come to join. He joked that der to save face. at [email protected] and Rep. Nelson at [email protected]. there is no secret agenda or “It’s very ironic that some- During the session, mail can rituals being performed. He times even Republicans will Business Directory be sent to us at: ND House said meetings mainly consist say that we’re trying to dam- of Representatives, 600 East of eating pizza and talking age the Republican party or Optometrist Real Estate Boulevard, Bismarck, ND about bills. that we’re not real Republi- 58505-0360. If you want to leave “It’s just information about cans when we are actually the Optometrist Walter M. Lipp, a phone message you can call the bills,” Ruby said. “It’s ones most strongly advocat- Dr. Schindler & Dr. Deis the incoming toll-free num- a group of friends and like- ing for the party platform,” & Dr. Hellebush Attorney ber 1-888-NDLEGIS (1-888-635- minded people that want to Becker said. “If you think 3447).