AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE DISPOSAL OF DEBRIS FROM THE MOUTH OF THE HOUSATONIC RIVER.

HB 5825 appropriates $150,000 from the General Fund to the town of Stratford for the disposal of surface debris from the mouth of the Housatonic River. The funds are allocated for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, and 2027, as a grant-in-aid to Stratford's local government. This bill directly affects Stratford by providing state funding for a specific, ongoing debris removal need at the river's mouth. It does not create new environmental regulations or alter existing cleanup procedures - only authorizes the financial support.