Decl. of Rights, Art. XXII
Frequent meetings of the legislature
Duty
The Legislature
Declaration of Rights
Official text rightpowerlimitif conditionlegal term
The legislature ought frequently to assemble for the redress of grievances, for correcting, strengthening and confirming the laws, and for making new laws, as the common good may require.
Simplified explanation
The legislature ought to assemble frequently to redress grievances, to correct, strengthen and confirm the laws, and to make new laws, as the common good may require.