N.Y. Senate Rules Rule 12, § 1: Resolution to amend the Senate Rules

Section 1. Resolution to amend the Senate Rules. No amendment to the

Senate Rules shall be considered by the Senate unless a resolution for

such amendment, together with a memorandum specifying the purpose of the

proposed amendment, suspension, or rescission, shall be introduced to

the Committee on Rules and reported therefrom to the Senate floor.

Passing of any such rules change shall require an affirmative vote of

three-fifths of all Senators elected.