The proposed resolution seeks to amend the New Jersey Constitution to require legislative consent for the state to be bound by any international trade agreement. It aims to enhance the role of the State Legislature in trade policy by designating four members as State Legislative Points of Contact, who will serve as official liaisons with the federal government and the Governor on trade-related matters. The amendment also establishes a Citizens Commission on Trade and Democracy, which will monitor trade negotiations, assess their impacts, and hold public hearings to ensure transparency and public involvement in the decision-making process regarding trade agreements.

The resolution emphasizes the need for thorough analysis and public discourse on the potential social, environmental, economic, and legal effects of trade agreements before any state consent is granted. It outlines specific requirements for the Legislature to receive analyses from relevant state agencies and mandates public hearings conducted by the Citizens Commission. This amendment is positioned as a means to protect New Jersey's interests in the global economy, ensuring that trade agreements do not undermine the state's authority to safeguard public health, safety, and welfare, while also addressing concerns about labor and environmental standards.