Oregon Senate passes key Portland MLB stadium funding bill, House vote is next

Oregon Senate passes 'jock tax' to potentially provide $800 million to fund MLB stadium

Senate Bill 110 passed the Oregon Senate 24-5 on Thursday, April 17, a measure aimed at helping fund a potential Major League Baseball stadium in Portland.

Oregon Senate passes key Portland MLB stadium funding bill, House vote is next

The vote puts the ball in play with the Oregon House.

Oregon Senate votes overwhelmingly for $800 million ‘jock tax’ to fund major league ballpark

Senators from both parties said baseball could be key to Portland's recovery.

Funding for Portland Diamond Project passes in Oregon senate

The push to bring a Major League Baseball team to Portland has rounded another base.

Oregon Senate approves 'jock tax' to pay for Major League Baseball stadium in Portland

Senators overwhelmingly approved $800 million in bonds to finance a potential stadium. That money would come from a "jock tax."