Advocacy on the Move
Oregon Credit Union Priority Bills Advance
Two credit union priority bills passed out of the Oregon House Business and Labor Committee this week, and the next step is a vote on the house floor.
House Considers Extension to the PPP and Senate Confirms New Leader for SBA
Today the House took action on H.R. 1799 and it will likely pass the chamber soon with bipartisan support.
Public Funds Legislation Clears Another Key Hurdle
Legislation allowing credit unions to hold unlimited public deposits statewide took another step forward.
House Holds Public Hearing on Public Deposit Legislation
Lawmakers returned to committee to hold hearings on policies that were approved in the opposite chamber.
NWCUA to Testify on Oregon Legislation Authorizing Remote Online Notarization
The Northwest Credit Union Association will provide testimony during Thursday’s hearing on Senate Bill 765.
Credit Union Priority Bills Heard in Oregon State Capitol
The Northwest Credit Union Association testified on two priority bills before the House Business and Labor Committee on Monday.
Important CU Legislation Advances in the Idaho Legislature
It has been a busy week and a half in the Idaho Legislature for important legislation being developed and advocated for by the NWCUA’s Advocacy Team.
Oregon Legislature Holding Few Meetings this Week Because of Weather
The cancellation included the postponement of two credit union priority bills.
Washington Senate Approves Public Funds Legislation
The Washington State Senate today approved legislation by a significant 40-7 margin that would allow credit unions statewide to hold unlimited public deposits from local municipalities and the state.
OR CU Priority Bills Introduced in the House this Week
The Washington State Senate today approved legislation by a significant 40-7 margin that would allow credit unions statewide to hold unlimited public deposits from local municipalities and the state.
Washington House Approves Update to Credit Union Act
The bill now heads to the Senate where it will await a hearing in the Senate Financial Services Committee.
Priority Legislation Advances with Bipartisan Support
Legislation allowing credit unions to accept unlimited public deposits statewide was approved by a Senate Committee with bipartisan support.
Legislative Session Off To A Fast Start
Washington’s virtual 2021 legislative session is off to an incredibly fast start for credit unions.
Interesting Start to the Idaho Legislative Session
The Idaho Legislature appears to be responding to an intense level of frustration.
State Vaccine Protocols & Distribution Work
The federal government and individual states make plans for how to roll out COVID-19 vaccines.
Inslee Introduces “Healthy Washington” Re-Opening Plan
The plan is to follow the state’s modified short-term restrictions that went into place in November.
Oregon Legislature Finishes One-Day Special Session
On Monday, the Oregon Legislature completed a one-day special session, their third special session of 2020.
Congress Passes COVID Relief Legislation Minutes Before Deadline
The Senate and House have now both approved a $900 billion stimulus measure.
Inslee Budget Proposal Invests in Public Health
A proposed $57.9 billion state operating budget is planned for the 2021-23 cycle.
Oregon Legislature to Meet in Special Session Monday
Governor Kate Brown has called the legislature to Salem for its third special session of the year. Read the details from Pam Leavitt