The resolution HCR 2016 from the Arizona House of Representatives formally applies to the U.S. Congress to call a convention under Article V of the Constitution. The purpose of this convention would be to propose an amendment that sets term limits for members of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. This action is in response to the desire of Arizona's citizens and lawmakers to restore rotation in office for congressional members, especially after previous state efforts to limit ballot access for congressional candidates based on their terms served were overruled by the Supreme Court.

The resolution outlines several key provisions, including the directive for the Arizona Secretary of State to transmit copies of the resolution to various congressional leaders and state legislative officers. It emphasizes that Arizona's application should be considered alongside similar applications from other states, aiming to reach the two-thirds majority required to convene a convention. Additionally, the resolution establishes that it will remain active until at least two-thirds of the states have submitted applications on the same subject, ensuring a collective effort towards implementing congressional term limits.