The resolution is a formal application by the South Dakota legislature to the United States Congress, invoking Article V of the U.S. Constitution to call for a convention aimed at proposing an amendment that would establish term limits for members of Congress. It emphasizes the framers' intent for a part-time legislature composed of citizen legislators and highlights the responsibility of state legislatures to safeguard liberty against potential federal overreach. The resolution also references a Supreme Court ruling that prevents states from imposing additional qualifications on congressional candidates, reinforcing the need for a constitutional amendment to implement term limits.

Furthermore, the resolution outlines the procedural steps for transmitting this application to various federal and state officials, ensuring that it is recognized as a continuing application until two-thirds of state legislatures have made similar requests. It specifies that this application is solely focused on establishing term limits and cannot be combined with other proposals for a convention. The overarching goal is to gather sufficient support from state legislatures to compel Congress to convene for the purpose of amending the Constitution regarding congressional term limits.