The process of amending the state Constitution is cumbersome and takes several years: two successively elected crops of lawmakers have to pass a measure that must then be ratified by voters during a November election. (politico.com)
The changes require amending the state constitution, which can be done either at a constitutional convention or by legislative initiative. (timesunion.com)
They found that 71 % of respondents knew that Governor Cuomo and Albany lawmakers were considering amending the state constitution in order to allow the legalization of casino gambling. (nystateofpolitics.com)