A variety of loopholes in Oregon's 2001 statewide indoor-smoking ban have been closed by the state Senate, but some new ones were opened, the Oregon Statesman-Journal reported May 23.

By a 18-12 vote, the Senate agreed to extend the smoking ban to bars, restaurants, bingo halls, and bowling alleys. However, new exceptions have been carved out for smoke shops, cigar bars, and the Portland Meadows race track. The latter move was slammed by public-health officials and some lawmakers, including lead bill sponsor Sen. Ginny Burdick, who said she would urge the House to drop the exemptions.

The Senate rejected a Republican proposal that would have limited the ban only to establishments where children are allowed.

The legislation now moves to the state House of Representatives.