AN ACT REQUIRING THE STATE TO PAY FOR THE COSTS OF ANY SURVEY OR OTHER MAINTENANCE OF WYASSUP LAKE THAT IS REQUIRED OR CONDUCTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

HB 5131 requires the state to cover all costs for surveys or maintenance of Wyassup Lake conducted by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), shifting these expenses from local residents to the state budget. This bill directly affects residents near Wyassup Lake who previously paid for such state-mandated work. The key provision changes who bears the financial responsibility, ensuring the state pays for DEEP-required surveys or maintenance activities at Wyassup Lake. It does not alter environmental standards or create new regulations, only specifying the state as the payer.