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. 

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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.

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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.

ID Capitol

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.

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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.

WA State Capitol

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.

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Senate Passes PPP Extension to May 31st

A big win for the credit unions offering the Paycheck Protection Program.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

ID State Capitol

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. 

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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.