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Smart Practices. Sustainable Solutions. Irrigation Association CAIA 2016 Irrigation Association The Irrigation Association is the leading membership organization for water management companies and professionals in agriculture, landscape and golf. 2013 STRATEGIC PLAN Approved September 2013 MISSION: To promote efficient irrigation VISION: To be the recognized authority on irrigation CORE STRATEGIC INITIATIVES ADVOCACY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Government Standards & Public Affairs Education Training Certification Affairs Codes CORE SUPPORT INITIATIVES Irrigation Membership Show California Agriculture Advisory Group Draft framework by January 10, 2017 Parts will be a legislative package to implement the recommendations Key elements – Importance of SGMA (possible BMPs) Methodology of quantifying efficient water use Groundwater storage in wet years Breaking down silos within state government and regulations (nitrate, carbon, CDFA, DWR, etc.) 2016 CONGRESSIONAL CALENDAR Congressional Calendar For The Rest of 2016 ■ House in session ■ Senate in session ■ Both chambers in session September October 123 1 45678910 2345678 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 101112131415 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 House Senate 30 31 33 43 Days Left Days Left November December in Session in Session 12345 123 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 5678910 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Possible Actions, Timing Unknown Criminal Justice Reform: Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act of 2015 may be voted on by the end of the year Defense Appropriations: Senate is expected to vote on NDAA when they get back from August recess Energy: Congress hopes to bring comprehensive energy bill to president’s desk after August recess, possibly not until November Gun Control: Following its passage in the House, the Countering Terrorist Radicalization Act is expected to receive vote in Senate; it is expected to pass International Trade: Congressional vote on TPP to happen after November election LGBT Rights: Rep. Maloney (D‐NY) expected to reintroduce anti‐discrimination amendment Mental Health Reform: Congressional consideration of Mental Health Reform Act of 2015 expected this fall Opioid Epidemic: House and Senate pass an opioid bill, but funding will be determined this fall Zika: Congress hoping to agree on funding to combat virus after August recess Source: National Journal Research, 2016. 2016 CONGRESSIONAL CALENDAR With Focus on Election, Few Dates Set for 2016 Legislative and Regulatory Battles Known Legislative and Regulatory Dates in 2016 ■ Legislative ■ Regulatory ■ Other September October 123 1 ■ Sep. 6: Congress returns from August recess ■ Oct. 1: Fiscal Year 2017 begins (deadline for 456 78910 234567 8 appropriations) 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 101112131415 ■ Oct. 7: Congress enters recess prior to elections ■ Month of October: SEC to finalize “pay for performance” 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 rule on executive pay transparency 25 26 27 28 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ■ Nov. 8: Election day ■ Nov. 14: Congress returns from recess 30 31 ■ Month of November/December: Congress likely to vote on Trans‐Pacific Partnership trade agreement November December (approximate date according to Congressional aides) ■ Dec. 16: Congress ends 2016 session 12345 1 23 ■ Month of December: EPA is expected to reach an 678 9101112 45678910 agreement on hydrofluorocarbon regulation 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Source: National Journal Research, 2016. Congress – Looking Ahead Taxes Water Conservation Through Capital Investments Tax Incentives for Voluntary Donations of Water Farm Bill EQIP/AWEP Research Coalitions Western Agriculture and Conservation Coalition Agricultural Sustainability North American Climate Smart Agriculture Alliance - Part of Solutions from the Land – Co-chaired by AG Kawamura 1) Educate agricultural and forestry leaders on the potential impacts of climate change in ways relevant to their daily lives; 2) Equip producers with the tools and knowledge they need to make informed decisions and manage new risks under changing conditions; 3) Mobilize thought leaders to advocate for needed changes in land use practices, research, education and policy; and 4) Inspire agricultural and forest sector leaders to become leaders in the broader discussion of climate change, including adaptation and mitigation Challenges 2016 SENATE ELECTIONS Republicans Hold Majority of Senate Seats Up for Election in 2016 2016 U.S. Senate Elections by Incumbent Party ■ Democratic‐Held Seats ■ Republican‐Held Seats ■ Open Seats WA ME MT ND OR MN ID SD WI NY WY MI IA PA NE NV OH UT IL IN WV CO CA VA KS MO KY NC TN AZ OK NM AR SC MS AL GA AK TX LA FL Source: Sabato’s Crystal Ball, “2016 Senate,” University of Virginia Center for Politics, August 24, 2016. Several Swing States Lean Democrat Giving Democrats An Even Greater Advantage in Presidential Election Map of Cook Political Report’s Electoral College Ratings ■ Solid Democrat ■ Likely Democrat ■ Lean Democrat ■ Toss Up ■ Lean Republican ■ Likely Republican ■ Solid Republican WA ME MT ND VT OR MN NH ID SD WI NY MA WY MI RI CT IA PA NE NJ NV OH UT IL IN DE WV DC CO MD CA VA KS MO KY NC TN AZ OK NM AR SC MS AL GA AK TX LA FL Source: Cook Political Report Electoral College Ratings, August 15, 2016. ELECTORAL COLLEGE MAP Barack Obama Wins Presidential Second Term in 2012 2012 Electoral College Map ■ Barack Obama ■ Mitt Romney WA 12 MT ME ND VT 3 3 3 4 OR MN 7 ID NH 4 SD 10 NY 6 WI 29 Barack Obama (D) WY 3 10 MI 3 16 Running Mate: Joe Biden IA PA NE 6 20 MA 11 Popular Vote: 51.1% NV OH 5 IL IN 6 UT 18 States Carried: 26 + DC CA 20 11 WV 6 CO VA RI 4 55 KS 5 9 MO 13 6 10 KY 8 CT 7 NC 15 AZ OK TN 11 NJ 14 Mitt Romney (R) 11 NM 7 AR SC Running Mate: Paul Ryan 5 9 6 DE 3 MS AL GA Popular Vote: 47.2% 6 9 16 MD 10 States Carried: 24 AK TX LA 3 38 8 DC 3 FL HI HI 29 4 4 Source: RealClearPolitics, “Electoral College Map,” 2012. GENFORWARD ELECTION POLL Young Americans Support Clinton Over Trump, Especially Young Adults of Color Support for Presidential Candidates Among Americans Aged 18 – 30, by Race Background ■ ■ ■ ■ Clinton Trump Someone Else Undecided • The GenForward poll was produced by the Black Youth Project at the University of Chicago with The Associated Press‐NORC Center for Public Affairs Research • It was conducted between June 14‐27, and on interviews of 1,965 adults age 18‐30 • The survey is the first of its kind to highlight how race helps shape the opinions of young Americans Source: Cathy J. Cohen, Matthew D. Luttig, and Jon C. Rogowski, “GenForward June 2016 Survey Report,” GenForward, July 12, 2016. 15 GENFORWARD ELECTION POLL Trump Has Lower Favorability Ratings Than Clinton Among Young Adults In All Racial Groups Candidate Net Favorability Rating Among Americans Aged 18-30 ■ Black ■ Asian American ■ Latino/a ■ Non‐Hispanic White Trump Analysis • Clinton is seen much more favorably by Black respondents than by other respondents • All respondents have very unfavorable views of Trump, especially respondents of color • The narrative that both Clinton and Trump have record levels of negative favorability is true only for White respondents Source: Cathy J. Cohen, Matthew D. Luttig, and Jon C. Rogowski, “GenForward June 2016 Survey Report,” GenForward, July 12, 2016. 16 GENFORWARD ELECTION POLL Majority of Young Adults and Overwhelming Majority of Young Adults of Color Think Trump is Racist Percent of Americans Aged 18-30 Who Believe Candidates Are Racist ■ Trump ■ Clinton Source: Cathy J. Cohen, Matthew D. Luttig, and Jon C. Rogowski, “GenForward June 2016 Survey Report,” GenForward, July 12, 2016. 17 GENFORWARD ELECTION POLL Majority of Young Adults Trust Clinton More Than Trump Percent of Americans Aged 18-30 Who Believe Candidates Are Honest ■ Trump ■ Clinton Source: Cathy J. Cohen, Matthew D. Luttig, and Jon C. Rogowski, “GenForward June 2016 Survey Report,” GenForward, July 12, 2016. 18 GENFORWARD ELECTION POLL Majority of Young Adults Dissatisfied with the Two Candidate Options Percent of Americans Aged 18-30 Who Believe a Third Party Candidate Should Run Analysis • The poll found wide‐ranging support for Bernie Sanders among respondents • Sanders topped the presumptive nominees across racial groups in favorability, honesty, as more qualified to be President, and as the candidate that best understands the problems of people like the respondents Source: Cathy J. Cohen, Matthew D. Luttig, and Jon C. Rogowski, “GenForward June 2016 Survey Report,” GenForward, July 12, 2016. 19 TRUMP CAMPAIGN AGRICULTURE ADVISORS Looking to Gain in Rural Swing States, Trump Announces 64-Person Agriculture Advisory Committee Trump’s Agriculture Advisors: Current and Former Governors Terry Branstad Pete Ricketts Background • Governor of Iowa • Governor of Nebraska • Conservative governors from rural areas make up a large part of Trump’s Agriculture Advisory Committee Sam Brownback Jim Gilmore • Trump said he picked many elected • Governor of Kansas • Former Governor of Virginia officials because they were chosen by their communities to solve issues that impact rural areas Jack Dalrymple Dave Heineman • Governor of North Dakota • Former Governor of Nebraska Dennis Daugaard Sonny Perdue • Governor of South Dakota • Former Governor of Georgia Mary Fallin Rick Perry • Governor of Oklahoma • Former Governor of Texas Sources: Ben Kamisar, “Trump’s New Agriculture Brain Trust Includes Rick Perry, Jim Gilmore,” The Hill, August 16, 2016; “Trump Campaign Announces Agricultural Advisory Committee,” Donald J.
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