The resolution proposes an amendment to the Arizona Constitution by adding Section 38 to Article II, which establishes the right of every individual to a clean and healthy environment. This includes access to clean water, clean air, healthy ecosystems, a safe climate, and the preservation of the natural, cultural, and healthful qualities of the environment. The amendment emphasizes that these rights are inherent and inalienable, belonging to both present and future generations, and mandates that the state and its political subdivisions protect these rights without infringement.
Additionally, the resolution designates the state's natural resources—such as water, air, flora, fauna, and climate—as common property for all people, obligating the state to act as trustees of these resources. It requires the state to conserve, protect, and maintain these resources for the benefit of all, prioritize securing a safe climate system, and provide clean, renewable energy for communities. The amendment is intended to be self-executing and will be submitted to voters for approval in the next general election.