The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 76, mandates the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to conduct a study on the levels of hydrilla in state lakes. The purpose of this study is to assess the ecological threat that hydrilla poses to these water bodies and to evaluate the funding necessary for remediation efforts.

This bill aims to address the growing concern regarding the impact of hydrilla, an invasive aquatic plant, on the health of state lakes. By requiring a comprehensive study, the bill seeks to gather critical data that will inform future actions and funding decisions related to the management and remediation of hydrilla in these ecosystems.