SelectPlusGay Marriage on Calif. BallotGay Marriage on Calif. BallotThe Associated PressAn initiative to outlaw gay marriage in California has qualified for the November ballot. The measure would amend the state constitution to define marriage as a union between a man and a woman. (June 3)[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE] Just weeks after the California Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriages, voters in the Golden state may have a chance to outlaw them. An initiative making gay marriage illegal has qualified for the November ballot. If the measure passes, it would amend the state constitution -- defining marriage as a union between a man and a woman. On May 15th, the California Supreme Court legalized gay marriage. Local officials can start issuing marriage applications to gay couples June 17th. Gay couples would still be able to get married between the middle of June and the election unless the court agrees to stay its decision until after the November 4th election. If the measure passes, its unclear if gay marriages in the next five months will be nullified come November. Recent polls have found that California voters are about evenly split in their support the gay marriage ban amendment. If passed, the marriage ban would be similar to ones passed in 26 other states across the country. ___ ___, The Associated Press.(****END****) ANCHOR VOICE: -------------------------VIDEO PRODUCER: Kevin White ------------------------------VIDEO SOURCE: APTN --------------------------VIDEO APPROVAL: File ------------------------------VIDEO RESTRICTIONS: ----------------------------------SCRIPT/WIRE SOURCE: ------------------------------------

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