There are two methods of amending the New York State Constitution. This essay examines Article V's procedures for amending the Constitution.It begins with an overview of the historical background of Article V. New Yorkers currently have the opportunity to vote on an amendment to the New York Constitution: Proposal 1, the Equal Rights Amendment (aka Prop 1). Statements in this manual are subject to constitutional, statutory, and other rules. It is up to the states to approve a new amendment, with threequarters of the states voting to ratifying it. Cases, ultimate approval lies in the hands of the voters. Legislative action to change the New York State Constitution: 1. Earlier this year, Mayor Adams rushed through a Charter Revision Commission process to advance ballot proposals that would change the city's constitution. The Legislative Branch.