WaterPRO, 2015 Oklahoma City Legislative Update WaterPRO, 2015 Oklahoma City
Current Funding Levels $ Millions Last Year House Senate Circuit Rider 15.9 15.9 16.5 Source Water 5.5 5.5 6.0 EPA Technical Assistance 12.7 12.7 15.0
FY2015 End Game Short Term Continuing Resolution (CR) New Budget Deal to Break Caps or Veto Omnibus Under New Budget Deal No Budget Deal & Long Term CR
Rural Water’s End Game Increases in Omnibus & Level in CR
“Strengthening the Grassroots” Four Big Appropriations Subcommittees Water Pac Champions and Local Connection New Rural Water Champions: The “Wicker-Tonko” Effect New Initiatives: DOE, DHS, CWSRF, Farm Bill…