Don't know if folks have seen this - but I think this rocks!
http://www.statesmanjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070418/LEGISLATURE/704180332
"In a landmark day for gay rights in Oregon, the state House of Representatives approved a pair of bills Tuesday that grant marriage-style benefits to same-sex couples and bar discrimination because of sexual orientation.
"Both bills now move to the Senate, where they are expected to pass easily and then get signed into law by Gov. Ted Kulongoski."
cheers!
Carol