It’s Baaack! Controversial Housing Bill SB 50 Passes First Test

Unlike its epic failure last year, SB 50 passed its first test this week in the state Senate Housing Committee hearing. The bill introduced by San Francisco Senator Scott Wiener would allow developers to build taller, denser housing near certain transit and job centers. Wiener has support from big city mayors, but not from several San Francisco supervisors. Guest: Guy Marzorati, KQED Politics and Government reporter Get tickets to the Bay's live event on April 26 in San Francisco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices