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.

Additionally, the resolution outlines specific conditions and limitations regarding the proposed convention, asserting that Congress's role is merely to call the convention and not to dictate its rules or delegate selection. It establishes that the convention will operate on a one-state, one-vote basis and will only consider the specified topics. The Ohio General Assembly intends for this application to remain active until at least two-thirds of state legislatures have made similar applications, and it directs the Clerk of the Ohio House to send copies of the resolution to relevant federal and state officials to seek their cooperation.