This bill amends section 14-102 of the Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, to enhance the powers of cities of the metropolitan class concerning 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, which includes powers related to injunctive relief, civil penalties, and criminal fines. The bill also deletes the word "and" from the list of powers, indicating a restructuring of the legal language for clarity or to accommodate the new provisions. The overall goal is to empower metropolitan cities to better manage air quality and public health, as well as to expand their regulatory capabilities in housing and environmental health.

Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions for regulating housing authorities, enhancing oversight and accountability for properties managed by these authorities. Key insertions include the establishment of code enforcement and pest control measures, regular inspections of properties, and a requirement for all managed properties to be registered under any rental registration ordinance adopted by the city. The bill allows for penalties for code violations and mandates 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, while repealing the original section 14-102 to streamline the legal framework surrounding these regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 14-102