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Provisions

III.5-a of 1970 • Definition of inhabitants

APPROVED

The Text

For the purpose of apportioning senate and assembly districts pursuant to the foregoing provisions of this article, the term “inhabitants, excluding aliens” shall mean the whole number of persons.


A Few Facts

• Joined the Constitution in 1970

• In Article III: Legislature

• Has 29 words

• Was proposed by the Legislature

• Went to NYS voters as proposed amendment 4 of 1969

• Is a new addition

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