151st New York State Legislature
The 151st New York State Legislature, consisting of the New York State Senate and the New York State Assembly, met from January 4 to March 22, 1928, during the sixth year of Al Smith's second tenure as Governor of New York, in Albany. Background Under the provisions of the New York Constitution of 1894, re-apportioned in 1917, 51 Senators and 150 assemblymen were elected in single-seat districts; senators for a two-year term, assemblymen for a one-year term. The senatorial districts consisted either of one or more entire counties; or a contiguous area within a single county. The counties which were divided into more than one senatorial district were New York (nine districts), Kings (eight), Bronx (three), Erie (three), Monroe (two), Queens (two) and Westchester (two). The Assembly districts were made up of contiguous area, all within the same county. At this time there were two major political parties: the Republican Party and the Democratic Party. The Socialist Party also nominated tickets. Elections The New York state election, 1927, was held on November 8. The only statewide elective office up for election was a judgeship on the New York Court of Appeals which was carried by the incumbent Democrat John F. O'Brien who was nominated by the Democrats and endorsed by the Republicans. Assemblywoman Rhoda Fox Graves (Rep.), of Gouverneur, a former school teacher who after her marriage became active in women's organisations and politics, was re-elected, and remained the only woman legislator. Sessions The Legislature met for the regular session at the State Capitol in Albany on January 4, 1928; and adjourned on March 22. Joseph A. McGinnies (Rep.) was re-elected Speaker. State Senate Districts Members The asterisk (*) denotes members of the previous Legislature who continued in office as members of this Legislature. Note: For brevity, the chairmanships omit the words "...the Committee on (the)..." Employees Clerk: Ernest A. Fay Sergeant-at-Arms: Charles R. Hotaling State Assembly Assemblymen Note: For brevity, the chairmanships omit the words "...the Committee on (the)..." Employees Clerk: Fred W. Hammond References Sources Members of the New York Senate (1920s) at Political Graveyard Members of the New York Assembly (1920s) at Political Graveyard ASSEMBLY CREATES AIR COMMITTEE in The New York Times on January 10, 1928 (subscription required) 151 1928 in New York (state) New York