Bill Sponsor
Oregon Senate Bill 1501
Session 2026R1
Relating to the Moda Center; declaring an emergency.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 9, 2026
Sponsors
First Action
Feb 9, 2026
Latest Action
Mar 2, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
1501
State
Oregon
Session
2026R1
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Senate Votes (1)
Oregon Leg... (1)
checkPassed on February 26, 2026
Motion Text
Heard and Reported Out with Amendments
Senate Roll Call Votes
Summary
Authorizes the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to enter into agreements to own and [operate] oversee the operations of the Moda Center in the City of Portland. Provides that agreements may not pledge or obligate state moneys except for moneys in the Oregon Arena Fund. Creates the Oregon Arena Fund in the State Treasury. Dedicates certain tax revenues related to work in and around the Moda Center to the fund. Sets forth prerequisite conditions for tax diversion and debt issuance. Sets forth mandatory provisions of agreements relating to the Moda Center. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Actions (11)
03/02/2026
Senate
Returned to Full Committee.
03/02/2026
Senate
Work Session held.
03/02/2026
Senate
Work Session held.
02/27/2026
Senate
Assigned to Subcommittee On Capital Construction.
02/27/2026
Senate
Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President.
02/27/2026
Senate
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.)
02/26/2026
Senate
Work Session held.
02/25/2026
Senate
Public Hearing held.
02/11/2026
Senate
Public Hearing held.
02/09/2026
Senate
Referred to Rules.
02/09/2026
Senate
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Sources
Record Created
Feb 9, 2026 6:54:03 PM
Record Updated
Mar 3, 2026 2:53:50 AM