The resolution from the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, introduced by Senators Smith and Antonio, calls for state and federal legislators, as well as various communities, to support an amendment to the United States Constitution aimed at abolishing corporate personhood and the doctrine of money as speech. It emphasizes the importance of self-governance and free elections as fundamental democratic values, arguing that corporations, as legal entities created by the government, should not possess the same rights as human beings. The resolution critiques the Supreme Court's interpretation that equates corporate spending in political campaigns with free speech, asserting that this undermines the principle of equal representation and allows wealth to disproportionately influence the political process.

Furthermore, the resolution encourages grassroots movements, such as the Move to Amend campaign, which advocates for constitutional amendments to reclaim democracy for individuals rather than corporations. It calls for increased public awareness regarding the threats posed by corporate personhood and urges communities to adopt similar resolutions to foster discussion and action against these issues. The Senate of Ohio aims to unite citizens and local governments in this effort to restore the rights of human persons in the democratic process.