SB1501Introduced in the Senate
Relating to the Moda Center; and declaring an emergency.
Introduced by Rob Wagner, District 19
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The Act allows DAS to enter into agreements to own and operate the Moda Center. The Act sends certain tax revenue to a fund to pay for costs of the Moda Center. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.9). Authorizes the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to enter into agreements to own and 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.
Where it stands
Effective date, March 31, 2026.
April 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Third Reading · March 6, 2026
42
Yes
14
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
60 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Court Boice | 1 | Absent |
| Virgle Osborne | 2 | No |
| Dwayne Yunker | 3 | No |
| Alek Skarlatos | 4 | No |
| Pam Marsh | 5 | Yes |
| Kimberly Wallan | 6 | Yes |
| John Lively | 7 | No |
| Lisa Fragala | 8 | Yes |
| Boomer Wright | 9 | Yes |
| David Gomberg | 10 | No |
Bill history
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Rules.
Public Hearing held.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.)
Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President.
Assigned to Subcommittee On Capital Construction.
Work Session held.
Work Session held.
Returned to Full Committee.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)
Second reading.
Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by President Wagner, Lieber. Passed. Ayes, 24; Nays, 6--Hayden, Linthicum, Patterson, Pham, Robinson, Thatcher.
Vote explanation(s) filed by Frederick, Patterson, Pham, Sollman.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Ways and Means.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Bowman. Passed. Ayes, 42; Nays, 14--Boshart Davis, Cate, Chaichi, Chotzen, Diehl, Gomberg, Helfrich, Lewis, Lively, McDonald, Osborne, Scharf, Skarlatos, Yunker; Excused, 4--Boice, Hartman, Levy B, Valderrama.
Vote explanation(s) filed by Chotzen.
President signed.
Speaker signed.
Governor signed.
Chapter 74, 2026 Laws.
Effective date, March 31, 2026.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oregon Legislature website
- Senate Committee On Rules Amendment #-3 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Rules Amendment #-3 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Rules Amendment #-5 (amendment)
- Joint Subcommittee On Capital Construction Amendment #-A7 (amendment)
- Joint Subcommittee On Capital Construction Amendment #-A11 (amendment)
- Joint Subcommittee On Capital Construction Amendment #-A12 (amendment)
- Joint Committee On Ways and Means Amendment #-A13 (amendment)
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