Small Business State Legislative Issues Update
The 2025 state legislative sessions convened with all fifty states in regular session. Like previous sessions, state lawmakers have considered various proposals impacting small businesses.
Oregon Court Blocks Pro-Union Executive Order
NFIB applauds a recent decision by an Oregon court blocking an executive order mandating project labor agreements on state construction projects.
Court Rules in Favor of NFIB, Coalition on Construction Projects
Gov. Tina Kotek’s executive order on project labor agreements put on hold
Small Businesses Support Bipartisan “Right to Repair” Legislation
NFIB sent a letter to Rep. Neal Dunn (FL-02) in strong support of his legislation, the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act.
TAKE ACTION: Tell Your Legislator to End Swipe Fees on Taxes & Tips
A bipartisan bill, HB 1282, would exclude sales tax and tips from costly swipe fees charged by credit card networks.
READ: Wipe the Swipe on Taxes
Arizona State Rep. Jeff Weninger urges Legislature to support HB 2629 and wipe the swipe on taxes.
NFIB Joins Lawsuit Challenging Gov. Tina Kotek’s Order on State Construction Projects
Demanding Project Labor Agreements shuts out competition, raises costs
Colorado Small Businesses Applaud Introduction of Bill to Eliminate Credit Card Swipe Fees on Taxes and Tips
“We commend lawmakers for introducing HB 1282, a bipartisan bill to protect small businesses and their employees from these costly fees on sales taxes and tips.”
Main Street Arizonans Urge Lawmakers to Eliminate Credit Card Swipe Fees on Taxes
“HB 2829 will protect small businesses and keep more resources in Arizona for Arizonans.”
Updated IRS Threshold Requirement for Online Platform Users
The IRS announced an updated threshold reporting requirement for 2024, which will impact small businesses who use online platforms for selling such as eBay, PayPal, Etsy, Venmo, and CashApp.