Category: UFA Updates

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UFA Legislative Update: April 15, 2016

From UFA President Jerry McCune: Wheels that were spinning have gotten some traction in the last few days. We expect lots of late night action here as the legislature enters the final weekend of the regularly scheduled session… Tune in or call in to House Finance Committee meeting this evening at 7:00 PM for public...

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UFA Legislative Update: April 1, 2016

From UFA President Jerry McCune: This week has been busy with committees looking to hear multiple bills, vet appointees for confirmation to state boards, and move forward those that may be headed for passage & confirmation. House Finance was scheduled to hear HB 250 regarding personal income taxes Thursday, but did not get to it...

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UFA Legislative Update: March 25, 2016

From UFA President Jerry McCune: This week the legislature held committee hearings for Board of Fisheries appointees Robert Ruffner and Israel Payton, and House Fisheries will hear Al Cain this coming Tuesday.  House Fisheries made amendments to HB 300concerning shellfish mariculture, similar to those from Senate Resources committee on the companion bill SB 172. UFA supports these bills and the...