This bill amends section 14-102 of the Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, to enhance the powers of cities of the metropolitan class in Nebraska, particularly regarding housing authorities and air pollution control. It introduces new provisions that empower these cities to implement and enforce an air pollution control program in alignment with the federal Clean Air Act, which includes the authority to impose injunctive relief, civil penalties, and criminal fines. The bill also establishes enhanced oversight and accountability measures for housing authorities, including code enforcement, pest control measures, regular property inspections, and a requirement for properties to be registered under any rental registration ordinance adopted by the city.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that air pollution control can be managed through resolutions, ordinances, or regulations that do not conflict with state regulations. It repeals the original section 14-102, which may have contained outdated provisions, thereby modernizing the legal framework for metropolitan cities. The amendments aim to ensure that these cities have the necessary authority to effectively address contemporary issues related to housing and environmental health.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 14-102