The proposed resolution seeks to amend Article I, paragraph 3 of the New Jersey Constitution to permit the use of public funds for the historic preservation of churches and other places of worship. This amendment is a direct response to a New Jersey Supreme Court ruling in the case of *Freedom From Religion Foundation v. Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders*, which determined that using taxpayer funds for the repair of churches as part of a historic preservation program violated the Religious Aid Clause of the state constitution. The amendment aims to clarify that, despite existing prohibitions, public funds can be allocated for the preservation of these religious sites.

If the amendment is approved, it will be presented to voters in the next general election, following the required publication and notification procedures. The resolution outlines the process for how the amendment will be included on the ballot, ensuring that voters have the opportunity to express their support or opposition to the proposed change. This initiative reflects an effort to balance the preservation of historical religious sites with constitutional considerations regarding the use of public funds.