Advocacy on the Move
Rocky Road as Idaho Legislature Works to Close out the 2021 Session
It is time for the Idaho Legislature to complete their work and adjourn for the year, as the tone and tenor of political wrangling has become unruly and unproductive.
Updating CDC COVID Masking Guidelines in Multiple Oregon Counties
Two important announcements credit union leadership should be aware of.
House Passed Multiple Bipartisan Financial Services Bills This Week
A total of 6 bills passed the chamber with bipartisan support, and they now must navigate the Senate.
Oregon Credit Union Priority Bills Take Another Step Toward Passage
The Senate Committee on Labor and Business held a hearing on the bills today, and the next step is a Senate vote.
House to Likely to Vote Next Week on SAFE Banking Act
It is likely that the House of Representative will bring the SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 1996) to floor for a vote next Wednesday, April 21.
The Biden Administration Preps Executive Order on Climate & Finance
This has been a focus of key Northwest congressional delegation members like Chairman Wyden (D – OR) and Senator Merkley (D – OR) for many years.
Key Hearings on Credit Union Priorities in Congress This Week
This week there we a number of key hearings in both the Senate Banking Committee and the House Financial Services Committee.
Gov. Inslee signs public funds bill into law
The bill cleared the Legislature last week with a 68-30 vote by the House of Representatives, which came after a 40-7 vote in the Senate earlier this year.
More than 130 Oregon Advocates Swarm the Capitol – Via Zoom
Personal meetings with dozens of lawmakers continue this week.
Governor Little Signs Legislation Developed and Supported by NWCUA
Senate Bill 1131, which was a collaboration of the NWCUA and the Idaho Banker’s Association, was drafted in an effort to reduce the administrative burdens in how our credit unions manage court ordered garnishments.
Northwest Leadership on the Joint Committee on Taxation
The 117th Committee on Taxation has been set with 3 key Northwest delegation members.
Prospects for the SAFE Banking Act
The SAFE Banking Act has been formally introduced in the House (H.R. 1996) and Senate (S. 910), both are bipartisan and well positioned.
Governmental Affairs Committee Co-Chairs Advocate for Capital Relief
The Co-Chairs from our three state Governmental Affairs Committees penned a letter to the CUNA Advocacy Committee this week.
Legislature Passes Legislation Sought by Idaho’s Credit Unions
After returning from a two and half week hiatus, which was caused by an outbreak of COVID-19, the Idaho Legislature quickly dug back into their work.
HB2009A Mortgage Foreclosure Protections Bill Update
HB2009A, the bill related to mortgage foreclosure protections passed the Oregon House on Tuesday by a vote of 38-21.
Legislature gives final approval for public funds priority legislation
The measure, sponsored by Sen. Marko Liias, D-Lynnwood, and Sen. Ann Rivers, R-La Center, cleared the Senate with broad bipartisan support in February by a 40-7 vote.
SCOTUS Decision on TCPA Case is a Legal Advocacy Win for Credit Unions
The NWCUA and other credit union system partners have long advocated that the definition be narrowed, and on behalf of the system, CUNA filed an amicus brief in the case.
Washington Vaccine Eligibility to Expand April 15
3.3 million Washingtonians have received their first dose.
Senate Passes PPP Extension to May 31st
A big win for the credit unions offering the Paycheck Protection Program.