The Text

This convention doth further, in the name and by the authority of the good people of this state, ORDAIN, DETERMINE, AND DECLARE, That the Supreme legislative power within this state shall be vested in two separate and distinct bodies of men: the one to be called the assembly of the state of New York; the other to be called the senate of the state of New York: who, together, shall form the legislature, and meet once, at least, in every year for the despatch of business.