The proposed constitutional amendment seeks to modify Article IV, Section III of the New Jersey Constitution to ensure that legislative districts are drawn in a way that fosters competition between the two major political parties. It establishes an Apportionment Commission, composed of ten members appointed by the state chairpersons of the two major parties, to oversee the creation of Senate and Assembly districts following each decennial census. The commission is tasked with creating districts that do not favor any political party by more than 10 percentage points, using the results of the last two gubernatorial elections as a basis for estimating future electoral outcomes. The goal is to ensure that the party receiving the majority of statewide votes for each legislative house is elected to a corresponding majority of seats.

Additionally, the amendment grants any registered voter the right to challenge the districts established by the commission if they believe the districts do not adequately promote competition. The New Jersey Supreme Court will have original jurisdiction to hear such challenges, and a successful challenge must demonstrate that more competitive districts could be drawn. If the court rules in favor of the challenger, it will mandate the adoption of the proposed districts. The amendment stipulates that new districts will be established in the next odd-numbered year after its adoption and subsequently every ten years, aligning with the constitutional requirements for redistricting.