The Assembly districts were made up of entire towns, or city wards,[1] forming a contiguous area, all within the same county.

The commission had four members from each judicial district, appointed by the Governor, and confirmed by the State Senate, equally divided between Democrats and Republicans.

The Legislature met for the regular session at the Old State Capitol in Albany on January 7, 1873; and adjourned on May 30.

William B. Woodin (R) was elected president pro tempore of the State Senate.

The proposed amendments to the Constitution were then debated by the Legislature, and those approved were submitted to the voters for ratification at the next state elections.