126th New York State Legislature

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The 126th New York State Legislature met in Albany in 1903, from January 7 to April 23, during the third year of Governor Benjamin B. Odell Jr.’s term. It included the New York State Senate (50 members) and the New York State Assembly (150 members). Senators served two-year terms and Assembly members served one-year terms. Republicans held the majorities in both houses: 28–22 in the Senate and 89–61 in the Assembly.

Key leaders
- Lieutenant Governor: Frank W. Higgins (Republican) – President of the Senate
- Senate President pro tempore: John Raines (Republican)
- Assembly Speaker: S. Frederick Nixon (Republican)

Notable actions
- The session ran from January 7 to April 23, 1903.
- On January 20, the Legislature re-elected Thomas C. Platt (Republican) to a second term as U.S. Senator from New York (six-year term starting March 4, 1903).
- In the 1902 election, Governor Odell was re-elected; Republicans won most statewide offices, with party strength slightly above Democrats.

Other notes
- A number of Assembly members moved to the Senate, including Luke A. Keenan, Jotham P. Allds, and Albert T. Fancher.
- Districts were organized largely by county, with certain arrangements for New York City and surrounding areas due to earlier changes in county borders.