The proposed resolution seeks to amend the New Jersey Constitution by adding a new paragraph to Article IV, Section IV, which mandates that all bills and joint resolutions introduced in the Legislature must be referred to a standing reference committee in the house of introduction. Furthermore, it stipulates that these bills and resolutions must be heard at a public meeting of the committee within the two-year legislative term. This amendment aims to ensure that every legislative proposal receives a formal review and public discussion before any further action is taken.

Once the amendment is agreed upon, it will be submitted to the public for a vote during the next general election, which must occur more than three months after the final agreement. The resolution outlines the process for notifying the public, including the requirement for publication in local newspapers. Voters will be presented with a clear question on the ballot regarding their support or opposition to the proposed amendment, thereby allowing citizens to have a direct say in the legislative process.