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.

If approved by a majority of the General Assembly, this amendment will be submitted to the state's qualified electors for their vote during the next statewide general election. The resolution outlines the procedures for publicizing the amendment, including its publication in local newspapers and its inclusion in the notices for town, ward, and district meetings, in accordance with existing laws governing elections. The proposed amendment is set to take effect on January 1, 2027, should it receive voter approval.