The resolution from the Ohio House of Representatives calls for state and federal legislators, as well as local 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 American 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 money with speech, which it claims undermines the principle of equal representation in democracy and allows wealthy corporations to exert disproportionate influence over political processes.
Furthermore, the resolution encourages public education and discussion about the threats posed by corporate personhood to democracy, urging communities to adopt similar resolutions and take action to reclaim the rights of citizens. It highlights the need for a collective movement, referencing the growing support for the Move to Amend campaign, which seeks to restore the democratic process to the people by limiting corporate influence in politics. The resolution concludes with a directive for the Clerk of the House to share authenticated copies with relevant state and federal officials.