This bill amends section 14-102 of the Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, to enhance the powers of cities of the metropolitan class in relation to housing authorities and air pollution control. It introduces new legal language that empowers these cities to implement and enforce an air pollution control program in alignment with the federal Clean Air Act, granting them authority over injunctive relief, civil penalties, criminal fines, and burden of proof. The bill also repeals the original section 14-102, indicating a significant overhaul of the existing legal framework and providing metropolitan cities with more comprehensive tools to address housing and environmental issues.

In addition to air quality management, the bill establishes new provisions for regulating housing authorities, enhancing oversight and accountability. It mandates code enforcement and pest control for properties owned by the housing authority, requires regular inspections, and stipulates that properties must be registered under any rental registration ordinance adopted by the city. The bill sets penalties for code violations and requires monthly updates to the city council regarding property management. It also clarifies that air pollution control can be managed through resolutions, ordinances, or regulations that do not conflict with state regulations, further streamlining the legal framework surrounding these issues.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 14-102