This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa that establishes a process for citizen initiatives and referendums. It allows qualified electors to submit petitions to amend the Constitution or the Iowa Code, requiring signatures from at least three-fourths of the congressional districts in the state. Specifically, an initiative petition for constitutional amendments must gather signatures equal to 8 percent of the total votes cast for governor in the previous election, while petitions for laws require 5 percent. The petitions must be submitted to the Secretary of State at least six months before the next general election, and initiatives cannot appropriate funds beyond new revenues created by the initiative itself.

Additionally, the amendment outlines a procedure for citizens to refer bills passed by the general assembly to the electorate for approval. This requires a petition signed by a similar percentage of qualified electors and must be filed within 90 days after the legislative session ends. Certain types of bills, such as those necessary for public safety or current state expenses, are excluded from this referendum process. If the resolution is adopted, it will be published and referred to the next general assembly for further consideration before being submitted to voters for ratification.