Advocacy on the Move
Update on Advocacy Action Plan Regarding CFPB’s Overdraft Rule
In collaboration with member credit unions, GoWest has a comprehensive advocacy strategy regarding the rule.
HB 86 headed to the Governor in WY
House Bill 86 – Vehicle lien – amendments heads to Governor Gordon for signature after passing the Senate in flying […]
Financial Education Bill Clears Senate
Legislation expanding financial education in Washington’s public schools took another step forward late Thursday night ahead of today’s deadline for […]
Advocating for Credit Unions Impacted by NCUA Call Report Change
Effective March 31st, credit unions with $1billion + will be required to report NSF and Overdraft fees as separate line items — a change not proactively communicated by NCUA.
WA Legislative Turnover Process Already Underway Ahead of 2024 Elections
Retirements, plans not to seek re-election underscore the need for continuous relationship building in advocacy.
Arizona Act Modernization Bill Advances
The measure has already passed in the Senate and cleared a House committee this week.
“Partial” Govt. Shutdown Looms; GoWest has Resources for Credit Unions
GoWest has a resource center to help credit unions serve their members who may be impacted.
Washington Legislature enters final stretch of 2024 session
Today marks the 50th of this year’s 60-day Washington State Legislative session and while there’s little time left the next […]
WY Credit union led bill moves on to third reading in House
House Bill 86 – Vehicle lien – amendments, requiring more timely notification to lienholders when a vehicle is towed and […]
Idaho Legislature Quickly Approaching the All-Important Transmittal Date and More
Next Monday, March 4th, the Idaho legislature will reach the 57th day of the 2024 Idaho Legislature. This critical date […]
Following up on a Great Day at Colorado Credit Union Day at the Captiol
Credit union advocates met with nearly every legislative office in Colorado to share the Credit Union Difference.
Feel the Vibe! It’s Colorado Credit Union Day at the Capitol
We’re wowed by the turnout — by credit union advocates and legislators alike.
OR Dept. of Education seeks rulemaking input on SB3 implementation
The successful passage of Senate Bill 3 in 2023 was not the end of the conversation about how financial education […]
Idaho Credit Union Legislation Unanimously Passes out of Committee
On Tuesday, Senate Bill 1301, which updates the Idaho Credit Union Act, unanimously passed out of the Senate commerce committee. […]
First Deadlines Hit Oregon Legislative Session
It’s hard to believe, but two weeks have already passed in this year’s five-week “Short” Legislative Session. With that, the […]
OR State Treasurer Releases 2024 Financial Empowerment Scorecard
The Oregon Financial Scorecard offers a statistical view of the financial condition, knowledge and decision making of Oregonians, across the […]
Wyoming Towing Notification Legislation Advances
HB 86 unanimously passed the House Transportation Committee and now moves to the Committee of the Whole.
Roadmap for Lien and Titling Modernization Advances in Washington
You’ve seen firsthand the need for a series of modernizations to how auto titles are handled. GoWest is working the channels.
Credit Union Act Modernization Bill Unanimously Passes Arizona Senate
S.B. 1296 is a result of large stakeholder process in 2023, that included the Arizona State Issues Work Group, Arizona Governmental Affairs Committee, and the Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions.
Expect a long Washington ballot in November
Legislative leaders announced today the approach majority Democrats will take on a series of six initiatives to the Legislature that qualified following a signature-gathering process in 2023 and subsequent certification by the Sec. of State in January.