Oregon bill speeds siting of emergency shelters, temporary housing May 03 2021 Cities and counties can waive some requirements under a measure that goes to Gov. Kate Brown. Cities and counties are empowered to waive some requirements to allow the siting of emergency shelters and temporary housing under a bill that is headed to Gov. Kate Brown. The Senate passed House Bill 2006 without amendments on a 26-1 vote Monday, May 3. The bill allows local governments to waive design, planning and zoning requirements for shelters or housing operated directly by them, by organizations with at least two years' experience, or by nonprofits that partner with either one.