This resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the state regarding suffrage, which will be submitted to the qualified electors for approval during the next statewide general election. The amendment aims to replace the existing Article II, Sections 1 and 2, with new provisions that modify the voting eligibility criteria. Specifically, it eliminates the thirty-day residency requirement for voters and allows individuals to register to vote on or by election day. Additionally, it stipulates that individuals who have been lawfully adjudicated as non compos mentis or those incarcerated due to felony convictions will not be permitted to vote until their discharge.

Furthermore, the resolution outlines that the general assembly will establish laws for the nomination of candidates, ensuring that only those who have been qualified electors in Rhode Island for at least thirty days can file a declaration of candidacy. It also mandates a uniform system for permanent voter registration, exemptions for military personnel and their families, provisions for absentee voting, and regulations to prevent voting abuse and fraud. The resolution emphasizes the importance of publicizing the proposed amendment and conducting the necessary town, ward, and district meetings in accordance with existing laws.