The proposed resolution seeks to amend the New Jersey Constitution to require that all bills and joint resolutions be made available to the public on the Legislature's website for a minimum of seven days before a final vote can take place. Currently, the Constitution mandates that bills be read three times in each house before passage, with a one-day waiting period between the second and third readings. This amendment would extend that waiting period to seven days, ensuring that the public has adequate time to review the legislation before it is voted on. The only exception to this rule would be if a bill is deemed an emergency measure, which would still allow for a quicker vote if three-fourths of the members in either house agree.

If the amendment is approved, it will be submitted to the public for a vote in the next general election, following a three-month notice period. The sponsors of the resolution believe that this change will enhance transparency in the legislative process, allowing citizens to be better informed about the bills being considered and to participate more actively in governance. The amendment aims to limit the potential for rushed votes on legislation without sufficient public scrutiny.