House Joint Memorial No. 1 expresses the Idaho Legislature's formal rejection of the Supreme Court's decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. The memorial argues that the ruling contradicts the U.S. Constitution and the foundational principles of individual liberty, asserting that the definition of marriage as a union between one man and one woman has been a longstanding tradition. It contends that the decision undermines the inherent dignity of individuals by suggesting that rights come from the government rather than being innate.

Furthermore, the memorial calls on the Supreme Court to reverse the Obergefell decision and restore the authority of states to regulate marriage according to their own laws and the will of their voters. It emphasizes that marriage should be defined and enforced at the state level, rather than dictated by federal court rulings, which the memorial characterizes as an overreach of judicial power. The Chief Clerk of the House is directed to send a copy of this memorial to the Supreme Court to formally communicate Idaho's position.