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Provisions

I.2 of 1822 • Senate and assembly, how constituted.

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The Text

The senate shall consist of thirty-two members. The senators shall be chosen for four years, and shall be freeholders. The assembly shall consist of one hundred and twenty-eight members, who shall be annually elected.


A Few Facts

• Joined the Constitution in 1822

• In Article I:

• Has 34 words

• Was proposed by the Constitutional Convention

• Went to NYS voters as proposed amendment 1 of 1822

• Changed the text of a previously existing provision

• Amends or builds on:
1801-IV
1801-X

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