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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Roseburg shooting victim describes gunman's rampage ... Habitat for Humanity volunteers raise walls and hope for Medford family ... Gold Hill residents say city dawdled as streets flooded ... Roseburg shooting victim describes gunman's rampage ... Habitat for Humanity volunteers raise walls and hope for Medford family ... Gold Hill residents say city dawdled as streets flooded ... LEGISLATURE Oregon senators pass bill tracking toxic chemicals in toys Comment By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Jul. 1, 2015 at 6:00 PM Updated Jul 1, 2015 at 10:13 PM By The Associated Press Posted Jul. 1, 2015 at 6:00 PM Updated Jul 1, 2015 at 10:13 PM » Social News SALEM — Oregon senators have passed legislation requiring a state agency to maintain a list of chemicals that are potentially harmful in children's toys and products. The legislation would also require some large manufacturers to phase out those chemicals from children's products. Supporters said Wednesday the measure would limit children's exposure to dangerous chemicals that are linked to illnesses and birth defects. The chemicals include arsenic and mercury. But opponents argued the bill was overreaching and oversight should happen at the federal level. The measure is similar to a bill senators shelved two years ago after it passed the House. The bill would have set up a database to track the use of 19 chemicals shown to be harmful to children and phased them out after five years. By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Jul. 1, 2015 at 6:00 PM Updated Jul 1, 2015 at 10:13 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501