A majority is more than half of a total; however, the term is commonly used with other meanings, as explained in the "Related terms" section below.
It is a subset of a set consisting of more than half of the set's elements. For example, if a group consists of 31 individuals, a majority would be 16 or more individuals, while having 15 or fewer individuals would not constitute a majority.
The New York State Legislature consists of the two houses that act as the state legislature of the U.S. state of New York: the New York State Senate and the New York State Assembly. The Constitution of New York does not designate an official term for the two houses together; it says only that the state's legislative power "shall be vested in the senate and assembly". Session laws passed by the Legislature are published in the official Laws of New York. Permanent New York laws of a general nature are codified in the Consolidated Laws of New York. As of 2025, the Democratic Party holds majorities in both houses of the New York State Legislature, which is the highest paid state legislature in the country.
Legislative elections are held in November of every even-numbered year. Both Assembly members and Senators serve two-year terms.