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 grants these cities the authority to implement and enforce an air pollution control program in alignment with the federal Clean Air Act, including powers for injunctive relief, civil penalties, and criminal fines. The bill also includes a deletion of the phrase "and" at the end of the previous section, indicating a restructuring of the powers granted to metropolitan cities. The overall aim is to empower these cities with more comprehensive regulatory capabilities to effectively address local housing and environmental issues.

Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions for regulating housing authorities, enhancing oversight and accountability for properties they manage. Key insertions include the establishment of code enforcement and pest control measures, regular property inspections, and a requirement for all managed properties to be registered under any rental registration ordinance adopted by the city. It allows for penalties for code violations and mandates monthly updates from housing authorities to the city council. The bill clarifies that air pollution control can be managed through resolutions, ordinances, or regulations that do not conflict with state regulations, and it repeals the original section 14-102 to streamline the legal framework surrounding these regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 14-102