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Landscape 2013: New & Old Challenges & Opportunities

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Ohio Environmental Council
Ohio Environmental Council

This document summarizes the political landscape and top environmental issues in Ohio for 2013. It identifies the key political figures like the Governor and legislative leaders. It also outlines the major committees that will consider environmental legislation. Ten top issues are highlighted, such as clean water, energy, transportation, and fracking. The document suggests challenges like new lawmakers could become opportunities with education. It indicates important deadlines and resources for advocates to influence policy debates.

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Landscape 2013: New (+ Old) Challenges & Opportunities Jack Shaner OEC Deputy Director @StatehouseJack
“The Big 3” Governor John Kasich House Speaker Senate President (R-Westerville) Bill Batchelder Keith Faber (R-Celina) (R-Medina)
The “Other” Big 3 + 1 ODNR OEPA Director ODA Director PUCO Chairman Director Scott Nally David Daniels Todd Snitchler Jim Zehringer
Major Committees of Interest – Ohio House Finance + Appropriations Committee Chair: Ron Amstutz (R-Wooster) Agriculture + Development Subcommittee Chair: Tim Derrenger (R- Hanover Twp.) Transportation Subcommittee Chair: Ross McGregor (R-Springfield) Agriculture + Natural Resources Committee Chair: Dave Hall (R-Killbuck) Public Utilities Committee Chair: Peter Stautberg (R-Cincinnati)
Major Committees of Interest – Ohio House Senate Finance Committee Chair: Scott Oelslager (R-Canton) General Government Subcommittee Chair: Bob Peterson (R-Sabina) Energy and Natural Resources Chair: Troy Balderson (R-Zanesville) Public Utilities Chair: Bill Seitz (R-Cincinnati)
Top 10 issues to watch in 2013 1. Clean Ohio Fund: $52M or bust! 2. State Nature Preserves: New hope for endangered places 3. Energy Efficiency: First Energy Corp.-Round 2 4. Renewable Energy: ALEC (+ Chair Snitchler?) v. RPS 5. Transportation: “Ohio Highways In Ohio” v. “Transportation Choice” 6. Oil + Gas: “Biggest Thing Since the Plow” v. Local Control, Mega Bill, FrackTracker + Water Sentinels 7. Algal Blooms + Clean Water Rules: Finally off the shelf in 2013? 8. Solid Waste + Recycling: No to mischief, Yes to real 3Rs 9. Agency Consolidation?: Welcome to the “ODO” 10. Regulatory Reform: CSI the game-changer
Turning challenges into opportunities Challenge: Many new lawmakers Opportunity: Educate, educate, educate! Challenge: Grow jobs, cut taxes + spending Opportunity: Green = positive ROI + quality of life Challenge: Common wisdom + cognitive dissonance + the next election Opportunity: Polls, LTEs + “Real People”
High watermarks February 4, 2013: Operating Budget + Transportation Budget unveiled March 31, 2013: Deadline to pass Transportation budget June 30, 2013: Deadline to pass Biennial Operating budget
Putting tools in your toolbox Today’s panel presentations + workshops March 19, 2013 Environmental Lobby Day + Legislative Briefing Book Leverage the big green network
We are GO for liftoff!

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Landscape 2013: New & Old Challenges & Opportunities

  • 1. Landscape 2013: New (+ Old) Challenges & Opportunities Jack Shaner OEC Deputy Director @StatehouseJack
  • 2. “The Big 3” Governor John Kasich House Speaker Senate President (R-Westerville) Bill Batchelder Keith Faber (R-Celina) (R-Medina)
  • 3. The “Other” Big 3 + 1 ODNR OEPA Director ODA Director PUCO Chairman Director Scott Nally David Daniels Todd Snitchler Jim Zehringer
  • 4. Major Committees of Interest – Ohio House Finance + Appropriations Committee Chair: Ron Amstutz (R-Wooster) Agriculture + Development Subcommittee Chair: Tim Derrenger (R- Hanover Twp.) Transportation Subcommittee Chair: Ross McGregor (R-Springfield) Agriculture + Natural Resources Committee Chair: Dave Hall (R-Killbuck) Public Utilities Committee Chair: Peter Stautberg (R-Cincinnati)
  • 5. Major Committees of Interest – Ohio House Senate Finance Committee Chair: Scott Oelslager (R-Canton) General Government Subcommittee Chair: Bob Peterson (R-Sabina) Energy and Natural Resources Chair: Troy Balderson (R-Zanesville) Public Utilities Chair: Bill Seitz (R-Cincinnati)
  • 6. Top 10 issues to watch in 2013 1. Clean Ohio Fund: $52M or bust! 2. State Nature Preserves: New hope for endangered places 3. Energy Efficiency: First Energy Corp.-Round 2 4. Renewable Energy: ALEC (+ Chair Snitchler?) v. RPS 5. Transportation: “Ohio Highways In Ohio” v. “Transportation Choice” 6. Oil + Gas: “Biggest Thing Since the Plow” v. Local Control, Mega Bill, FrackTracker + Water Sentinels 7. Algal Blooms + Clean Water Rules: Finally off the shelf in 2013? 8. Solid Waste + Recycling: No to mischief, Yes to real 3Rs 9. Agency Consolidation?: Welcome to the “ODO” 10. Regulatory Reform: CSI the game-changer
  • 7. Turning challenges into opportunities Challenge: Many new lawmakers Opportunity: Educate, educate, educate! Challenge: Grow jobs, cut taxes + spending Opportunity: Green = positive ROI + quality of life Challenge: Common wisdom + cognitive dissonance + the next election Opportunity: Polls, LTEs + “Real People”
  • 8. High watermarks February 4, 2013: Operating Budget + Transportation Budget unveiled March 31, 2013: Deadline to pass Transportation budget June 30, 2013: Deadline to pass Biennial Operating budget
  • 9. Putting tools in your toolbox Today’s panel presentations + workshops March 19, 2013 Environmental Lobby Day + Legislative Briefing Book Leverage the big green network
  • 10. We are GO for liftoff!