http://www.365gay.com/newscon04/12/121504oreCourt.htmThe fate of nearly 3,000 marriage licenses issued to gay and lesbian couples is up to the Oregon Supreme Court when it meets Wednesday to hear a case that began with a decision by Multnomah County last March to become the first county in the nation to authorize same-sex unions.
The court could decide that voter approval of a state constitutional amendment banning gay marriage renders the case moot and the licenses are invalid. Or it could ask the Legislature to consider civil unions as an alternative. Or it could order counties to allow the existing marriage licenses to stand.
A ruling is not expected until next year, and likely will not be the final word.
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