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OR SB1501

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rob Wagner

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Origin

Senate

2026 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Oregon Department of Administrative Services may negotiate agreements with public bodies or management entities to establish a joint authority to own and operate the Moda Center arena at 1 Center Court Street, Portland

  • Creates the Oregon Arena Fund in the State Treasury to pay for construction, renovation, capital improvements, arena operations, and debt service; agreements cannot pledge state taxing power, full faith and credit, or create unconstitutional debt

  • Dedicates income tax withholdings from Rose Quarter operating organizations, Moda Center construction workers, and performer income taxes to the fund, with transfers contingent on a men's professional basketball team signing a lease

  • Requires quarterly reporting to the legislative ways and means committee on renovation progress, expenditures, and revenues; reporting requirement expires January 2, 2032

  • Tax revenue dedication applies to tax years beginning on or after July 1, 2027; declared an emergency measure effective upon passage

Legislative Description

Relating to the Moda Center; and declaring an emergency.

Last Action

Speaker signed.

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/4/2026
Capitol Construction2/27/2026
Ways and Means2/27/2026
Rules2/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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