The proposed resolution seeks to amend the Arkansas Constitution to establish a Board of Pardons, which will be responsible for granting pardons after criminal convictions, excluding cases of treason and impeachment. The amendment outlines the structure of the board, which will consist of five members: two appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, two by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and one by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Members will serve staggered terms, with initial appointments determining varying lengths of service, and subsequent members serving four-year terms. The board will have the authority to create rules for its operations and will be the sole entity to grant pardons, with decisions being final and not subject to appeal.

Additionally, the resolution stipulates that individuals may apply for pardons either through the Board of Pardons or the Governor, but not both. The board is tasked with establishing procedures for the application process and will convene its first meeting within 45 days of the initial appointments. The amendment is set to take effect on January 1, 2025, and will be presented to voters for approval in the next general election. The popular name for the amendment will be "A Constitutional Amendment Creating the Board of Pardons for the Purpose of Granting Pardons After Convictions."