The proposed resolution seeks to amend the New Jersey State Constitution by instituting a requirement for a two-thirds majority vote in both houses of the Legislature to advance certain legislation during a lame duck session. This session is defined as the period starting from the first day voters can cast ballots in the November general election for General Assembly members until the commencement of the next Legislature in January. Currently, legislation only requires a simple majority to pass, which is 21 votes in the Senate and 41 in the General Assembly. Under the new amendment, this would change to 27 votes in the Senate and 54 in the Assembly for bills and joint resolutions to be read or acted upon.

Additionally, the amendment stipulates that any bill or joint resolution that has been conditionally vetoed by the Governor would also require a two-thirds majority to be amended and reenacted during this period. The resolution outlines the process for submitting this proposed amendment to the public for a vote at the next general election, ensuring that it is adequately publicized in local newspapers prior to the election. This change aims to enhance legislative accountability and prevent hasty decision-making during the politically sensitive lame duck period.