The Joint Resolution proposes an amendment to the Rhode Island Constitution by adding a new section to Article 1, known as the "Green Amendment." This amendment asserts that all people in Rhode Island have an inherent, inalienable, indefeasible, and self-executing right to clean air, clean water, healthy and uncontaminated soil, a life-supporting climate, and the preservation of the environment's natural, scenic, and recreational values. It designates the state as a trustee of Rhode Island's natural resources, responsible for conserving, protecting, and maintaining these resources for the benefit of all people, including both present and future generations. The state is required to protect these rights and natural resources equitably for all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or socioeconomic status.

The resolution outlines the process for submitting this proposed amendment to the electorate for approval during the next statewide general election. It mandates that the Secretary of State publish the amendment in local newspapers and include it in the notices for town, ward, or district meetings, which will be conducted in accordance with existing laws for general officer elections. If approved, the amendment would take effect on January 1, 2027.