Oregon Governor Tina Kotek is pushing a bold housing bill during the Legislature’s short session. The centerpiece of this legislation, Senate Bill 1537, aims to tackle the state’s intertwined housing and homelessness crisis. But what’s causing a stir? The chance for cities to bypass Oregon’s stringent land-use laws. While conservationists raise eyebrows, Kotek’s bill offers cities a one-time opportunity to sidestep the usual rules and expedite housing construction.