1. WaterPRO, 2015 Oklahoma City
Legislative Update
WaterPRO, 2015
Oklahoma City

2. Current Funding Levels
$ Millions Last Year House Senate
Circuit Rider
Source Water
EPA Technical Assistance

4. 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

5. Rural Water’s End Game
Increases in Omnibus & Level in CR

6. “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…