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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.
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.