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Human Rights Commission Minutes October 17, 2012 — Draft Minutes Page 8 of 9 319 Commissioner Lindsey stated this was a great question. He then commented on the Thurgood 320 Marshall Supreme Court decision. He understood that if the Marriage Amendment were to fail it 321 would be a temporary setback and that work would continue in this area. 322 323 Youth Commissioner Siliciano asked if there was a process to change these amendments if either 324 were to pass. Commissioner Lindsey stated an amendment would require a majority vote from 325 the House and Senate in order to be placed on the ballot for a majarity vote from the residents of 326 Minnesota. Another statewide election would not be held unti12014. 327 328 329 330 331 332 333 334 335 Commissioner Singleton questioned the last time the Minnesota Constitution was amended. Commissioner Lindsey stated the Constitution was amended with regard to fish and game two years ago. Chair Grefenberg commented the complicated questions being placed on the ballot could be disruptive to the three equal branches of government. He did not see why these issues were being left to the majority as it was a radical departure from typical government. 336 Commissioner Lindsey indicated the State Constitution would have to be in alignment with the 337 United States Constitution because of the �'� supremacy clause within the United States 338 Constitution. He then discussed court case Ma�be�ry versus Madison and the implications it had 339 on the interactions between the three branches of government. 340 341 Chair Grefenberg inquired if the City could be made aware of the discrimination complaints filed 342 with the State involving *'��* �� Roseville residents. He stated this would assist �1�� in 343 evaluating if progress was being made. Commissioner Lindsey stated this information could be 344 made available on a quarterly basis. 345 346 Chair Grefenberg asked how the Roseville HRC was doing as a partner to the State. 347 Commissioner Lindsey stated he was working to grow these partnerships. He indicated local 348 human rights organizations addressed issues with new residents along with resolving disputes 349 with the local police department. He saw the benefit of growing the relationships between 35o human rights organizations as each had a unique focus. 351 352 353 354 355 356 Chair Grefenberg thanked Commissioner Lindsey for his time and for the information provided to the Commission this evening. Future Agenda Items 357 Chair Grefenberg ��t�� asked if there were any items the Commission would like placed on 358 a future agenda. He noted the next meeting would be held after the upcoming election. He �c� 359 added that-a Chair and Vice-Chair would be ��elected in November. He encouraged those 36o interested in serving for either position to speak with staff and provide a brief statement, which 361 would be included in the November packet. He� said he was interested in continuing 362 to serve as t� Chair. 363