Advocacy on the Move
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Oregon Legislature Adjourns Short Session
Today, the Oregon Legislature adjourned “sine die,” a little before noon. By constitution, they had until midnight on Monday night to complete their work
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BREAKING: Credit Union Priority Bill Clears Legislature — Heads to Governor’s Desk for Signature
Credit union advocates should be incredibly proud of their cooperative effort, which led to this morning’s passage of House Bill 1165 by the Washington State Senate by a broad bipartisan majority of 43-5.
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Oregon Legislative Update
The Oregon Legislature is completing the third week of the 2022 “short” legislative session. There are rumors of possible adjournment next week but with the requirement to read each bill in full, the session may go until the constitutional deadline of March 7th.
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Priority Legislation Clears Senate Committee Unanimously
House Bill 1165 took another major step forward Tuesday morning after receiving a unanimous 7-0 vote by the Senate Financial Institutions Committee.
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Video Update: Latest Report from Boise
Find out where things stand and what lies ahead in the 2022 legislative session live from the Idaho State Capitol in Boise.
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Video Update: Latest Report from Olympia
Find out where things stand and what lies ahead in the 2022 legislative session live from the Washington State Capitol campus in Olympia.
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Not too late to register for WA Virtual Credit Union Day at the Capitol
Gather with your colleagues from throughout the state to learn more about the 2022 legislative session and credit union priority issues.
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Video Update from the Washington State Capitol
Check out an update on the 2022 legislative session, credit union priority legislation, and Washington’s Virtual Credit Union Day at the Capitol from Olympia, WA.
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The 2022 Oregon Legislative Session Begins
Advocates will have the opportunity to share the Credit Union Difference with lawmakers at the Oregon CU Legislative Luncheon Feb. 17
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Idaho Legislative Redistricting Map Upheld by Idaho Supreme Court
In its ruling, stated that the four separate lawsuits against the legislative maps failed to showcase or make a convincing argument.
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Contact Your Local Representatives to Ask for Support of Credit Union Priority Legislation
The State House voted to pass HB 1165 the evening of Jan. 26 so this opportunity to ask for your local House member’s support has closed.
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WA House Votes to Delay Much Discussed Long Term Care Program
The later deadline gives lawmakers more time to work through some of the policy and implementation challenges that have been raised by employees, employers, and policymakers over the last year.
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Credit union legislation approved by House Committee
Credit union priority legislation unanimously cleared the House Consumer Protection and Business Committee on the fourth day of the 2022 legislative session.
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ID Governor Kicks Off 2022 Legislative Season with Optimistic State of the State
The speech was highlighted by an optimistic view of Idaho’s economy and job outlook, but specifically by the $1.9 billion budget surplus that the Governor announced in his speech.
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2022 Washington Legislative Session Underway
The Washington State Legislature officially gaveled in today for its 60-day session that will see lawmakers attempt to tackle a number of important issues without much time to get them done.
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Major Leadership Changes in Oregon Legislature
House Speaker Tina Kotek will resign this month to focus on the Governor’s race, and Senate President Peter Courtney will retire at the end of the year.
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Credit Union Advocates Meet with Chairman Wyden – IRS Reporting Update
On Tuesday afternoon credit union advocates in the northwest met virtually with Senator Wyden (D – OR) the current Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee.
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Updates from the Oregon Capitol
Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday, Nov. 30, that she will be calling the Legislature into special session on Dec. 13 to address eviction protections for renters.