The resolution HCR 2024 proposes an amendment to the Arizona Constitution regarding the method of capital punishment. If approved by voters, it would mandate that the death penalty be carried out by firing squad instead of the current method of lethal injection. However, for defendants sentenced to death for crimes committed before November 23, 1992, they would retain the option to choose between the firing squad or lethal gas. The amendment also stipulates that executions must be conducted under prescribed legal procedures and within the confines of a state prison.

Additionally, the resolution directs the Secretary of State to present this proposed amendment to the voters during the next general election, ensuring that the decision on this significant change in capital punishment practices is made democratically. This amendment reflects a shift in the state's approach to executing death sentences, emphasizing the need for legislative and public input on such a critical issue.