The proposed resolution seeks to amend the Constitution of the State to establish an individual right for each resident to clean and healthy air, water, soil, ecosystems, and a safe and stable climate, emphasizing the importance of public health, safety, and general welfare. This amendment would ensure that these rights are considered inalienable, meaning they cannot be infringed upon, and allows residents to directly invoke and enforce these rights. Additionally, the state is mandated to make reasonable efforts to protect these rights equitably and to conserve, manage, and maintain the state's natural resources for both current and future generations.

If adopted, the amendment would 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 requires a three-quarters majority in the General Assembly for the amendment to be placed on the 2026 ballot; otherwise, it may be referred to the next legislative session. The estimated cost for printing the ballot is projected to be $35,000, which may shift to a later fiscal year if the requisite votes are not met.