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 the state 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, mandating that these resources be conserved, protected, and maintained for the benefit of all people, including both present and future generations. The state is required to protect these rights and the 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 approval during the next statewide general election. The resolution outlines the procedures for publishing the amendment in local newspapers and conducting the necessary town, ward, and district meetings to facilitate the voting process. The proposed amendment is set to take effect on January 1, 2027, should it receive voter approval.