The Joint Resolution proposes an amendment to the Rhode Island Constitution that establishes residency and voter registration requirements for certain state offices. Specifically, it stipulates that no person shall hold office as governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general, or general treasurer unless that person has been a resident and a registered voter in the State of Rhode Island for at least two years continuously prior to taking office.

If approved by a majority of the General Assembly, the proposed amendment will be submitted to the state's qualified electors for their approval or rejection during the next statewide general election. The resolution outlines the process for publicizing the amendment, including its publication in newspapers and inclusion in notices for town, ward, or district meetings, ensuring that voters are adequately informed about the proposed changes to the qualifications for office. The amendment is set to take effect on January 1, 2027, if passed.