Oregon Advocacy
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.
U.S. DOL Issues Emergency Temporary Standard for Large Employers to Implement COVID-19 Vaccination or Testing Policy
NWCUA’s Compliance team breaks down the new standard and provides insight on state-specific responses.
NCUA Issues Guidance on ECIP 30-Year Maturity Date Utilization
In a statement from the letter NCUA outlines, “Low-income credit unions may receive 30-year subordinated debt investments from the ECIP.
Grassroots Response: IRS Reporting Requirement Proposal
A recent IRS data collection proposal taken up in the Reconciliation package in congress has brought us yet another opportunity to show up and make our collective voices heard.
Oregon State Legislation Special Session Update
The Oregon Legislature went into a special session on Monday, September 20th with the primary goal of approving the new Congressional and Legislative maps to send to Governor Brown. This “redistricting” session came after months of meetings and hours of public comment.
Action Alert: IRS Reporting Requirements Proposal
This effort is intended to improve taxpayer compliance and increase federal revenues by $463 billion over the next ten years.
August Virtual Hike Meetings
In focus for these meetings are the potential threats to the credit card interchange system being floated in the Senate.
Oregon Legislative Updates
The Oregon Legislature is on a fast track to finalize a redistricting bill by September 27th.
OR Legislators, Staff & Lobby Mourn Passing of Two
Rep. Gary Leif and community servant Lawanda Manning are missed by the Oregon Credit Union Movement.
Oregon Legislature Adjourns; 2021 Session Saw Credit Union Wins
In an unprecedented session requiring mostly virtual connection, the advocacy agenda still moved forward.
Oregon House Takes Unprecedented Move to Expel Member
The Oregon Legislature is in the final weeks of the 2021 Legislative Session.
Oregon CU Priority Bills Pass, Head to Governor’s Desk
The legislation modernizes the OR Credit Union Act, & helps credit unions’ loan and membership application processes.
Credit Union Priority Bills Head to the Senate Floor
The Northwest Credit Union Association’s two priority bills, HB3079 and HB3080, passed with unanimous votes out of the Senate Labor and Business Committee and will head to the Senator floor.
Critical Information for OR CU’s Regarding Mortgage Foreclosure Legislation
What you need to know about HB2009A as it moves through the legislature.
Updating CDC COVID Masking Guidelines in Multiple Oregon Counties
Two important announcements credit union leadership should be aware of.
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.
More than 130 Oregon Advocates Swarm the Capitol – Via Zoom
Personal meetings with dozens of lawmakers continue this week.
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.
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.