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SB 21CONNECTICUTSession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

Connecticut bill proposes $150,000 for Housatonic River debris disposal in Stratford

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

Last action · February 4, 2026: Referred to Joint Committee on AppropriationsSponsors: Jason Perillo and 2 others

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What This Bill Proposed

Proposed Bill No. 21 appropriates $150,000 from the to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection for the ending June 30, 2027, to remove surface debris from the mouth of the Housatonic River in Stratford.

Why it matters

The measure allocates state funds specifically for river cleanup operations in a designated coastal town, directly impacting local environmental management and waste removal activities.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

Receives an appropriation of $150,000 to execute debris disposal operations.

Directly affected

Residents of Stratford

Experience changes in local river maintenance and surface debris cleanup at the mouth of the Housatonic River.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money does Proposed Bill No. 21 allocate?

The bill proposes an of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000).

Which state agency receives the funding?

The funds are directed to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in Senate committee.

Procedural history

1 action

Feb 4, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyCommittee
Referred to Joint Committee on Appropriations

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

Who this bill affects and the strongest case for and against it, written only from the bill’s own text.

Connected Entities

General Fund, Housatonic River, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and 3 more

OrganizationGeneral Fund“Source of the proposed state funding.”Map →

locationHousatonic River“Water body targeted for surface debris removal.”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Energy and Environmental Protection“Recipient of the proposed appropriation for debris disposal.”Map →

OrganizationHouse of Representatives“Legislative chamber of origin.”Map →

OrganizationSenate“Legislative chamber of origin.”Map →

locationStratford“Town where the debris disposal is directed.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

cga.ct.gov

Analysis Score

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