For a little historical perspective here's how the state House and Senate have totally reversed over the past fifteen years:
Current Senate: GOP 22-11 (1 GOP vacant, Dolan resigns 11/05)
YEAR SENATE
2006 GOP 22-11 (1 vac)
2005 GOP 23-11
2004 GOP 20-14
2003 GOP 20-14
2002 GOP 18-16
2001 GOP 18-16
2000 DEM 18-1
1999 DEM 18-16
1997 DEM 19-15
1995 DEM 19-15
1993 DEM 19-15
1991 DEM 23-11
Current House: GOP 97-66
YEAR HOUSE
2006 GOP 97-66
2005 GOP 98-64 (1 vac)
2004 GOP 90-73
2003 GOP 90-73
2002 DEM 87-75 (1 vac)
2001 DEM 86-74 (3 vac)
2000 DEM 85-76 (2 vac)
1999 DEM 86-76-1 Ind
1997 DEM 87-75-1 Ind
1995 DEM 87-76
1993 DEM 96-65 (2 vac)
1991 DEM 98-65
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