The resolution proposes an amendment to Rule 34(b) of the Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, specifically addressing the conditions under which members may abstain from voting. It stipulates that all members present are required to vote unless they request to abstain for specific reasons, particularly if they believe their vote would violate the Legislative Ethics Act (AS 24.60). Members wishing to abstain must make their request before the house divides or before the call for votes begins, and they may provide a brief statement explaining their reasons, including relevant provisions of the Ethics Act.

Additionally, the resolution clarifies that the decision to allow a member to abstain must be made without further debate and requires a majority vote from the membership. It also emphasizes that members cannot explain their votes or discuss the matter during the voting process, and once the roll call results are announced, votes cannot be changed. Furthermore, members not present in the chamber during the vote will not be counted, reinforcing the importance of participation in the legislative process.