Los Angeles officials are considering a pair of Airbnb-backed proposals that would temporarily loosen city regulations on short-term rentals and allow the company to pre-pay a portion of the lodging taxes it collects from tourists. Aaron Schrank explains how the two plans ended up in Mayor Karen Bass' proposed budget.

<p>Los Angeles officials are considering a pair of Airbnb-backed proposals that would temporarily loosen city regulations on short-term rentals and allow the company to pre-pay a portion of the lodging taxes it collects from tourists. Aaron Schrank explains how the two plans ended up in Mayor Karen Bass' proposed budget.</p>