The resolution from the Ohio General Assembly seeks to apply to the United States Congress for a Convention of the States under Article V of the U.S. Constitution. This convention would be specifically limited to proposing amendments that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, restrict its power and jurisdiction, and set term limits for federal officials and Members of Congress. The resolution emphasizes the role of state legislators as guardians of liberty against federal overreach and expresses concern over the national debt and federal mandates that infringe upon state authority.

Furthermore, the resolution outlines that this application is a continuing request until at least two-thirds of state legislatures have made similar applications. It includes specific reservations regarding the powers of Congress in calling the convention, asserting that Congress can only set the time and place for the convention and cannot dictate its rules or delegate selection. The Ohio General Assembly also emphasizes that the convention's focus will be strictly limited to the specified topics and that any amendments related to individual rights are excluded from consideration. The resolution directs the Clerk of the Ohio Senate to send authenticated copies of the application to relevant federal and state officials to seek their cooperation.