The proposed resolution seeks to amend the Constitution of the State to establish an individual right for every resident to access clean and healthy air, water, soil, ecosystems, and a safe and stable climate. This amendment emphasizes that these rights are inalienable and may be directly invoked and enforced by residents. It also mandates that the state must not unreasonably infringe upon these rights and must make reasonable efforts to protect them equitably for all residents. Furthermore, the state is required to conserve, manage, and maintain its natural resources, ensuring that no significant environmental degradation occurs that could harm public health or lead to an unsustainable environment.

If adopted, the amendment will be presented to voters during the general election on November 3, 2026. The ballot will ask whether the Constitution should be amended to provide these environmental rights and impose obligations on the state to protect natural resources. The resolution must receive a three-quarters majority in the General Assembly to be placed on the ballot for the 2026 election; otherwise, it may be referred to the next legislative session. The estimated cost for printing the ballot is projected to be $35,000, which will be incurred in the fiscal year 2027 if the amendment is approved.