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1801

When, after the census of 1795, the number of Senators had been increased to 43, the rule was found to be unequal in its operation and, in 1801, the Constitution was amended fixing the number at 32.

1821

Under the Constitution of 1821, the qualifications of both the Senators and the electors were liberalized.

1846

The two-year Senatorial term was established in 1846 when the Constitution of that year divided the State into 32 Senatorial districts and provided for the election of one Senator from each district.

1873

The position of Temporary President was created as a standing office by a constitutional amendment in 1873.

1894

The Constitution of 1894 increased to 50 the number of Senatorial districts, and also provided for reapportionment by legislative determination.

1907

In 1907, the Legislature passed a reapportionment act increasing the number of Senate districts to 51.

1964

In 1964, a new reapportionment law was enacted, increasing the Senate to a membership of 65.

1982

In accordance with federally mandated guidelines on reapportionment, Chapter 455 of the Laws of 1982 increased the number of Senate members to 61 by creating an additional Senate District.

2002

In the 2002 reapportionment, the number of Senate members increased to 62 when another Senate District was added.

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