The authority to amend the Constitution of the United States is derived from Article V of the Constitution. This article explores the right of local initiative, the limitations on that right, and the continually greater deference given that right.The District contends this amendment violated the prohibition on gifts of public funds in the California Constitution, Article XVI. ARTICLE IX Amendments. Any classified staff member may recommend to the Senate, in writing, a proposed amendment to the Constitution. A charter, amendment, revision, or repeal thereof shall be published in the official state statutes. Gavin Newsom declared Thursday he will crusade for a 28th Amendment to the US Constitution on gun control. Any provision in the original ordinance relating to its amendment can neither add to nor detract from this power. Smith was the Plaintiff-. Appellant in the courts below.