This joint resolution from the South Dakota legislature seeks to apply to the United States Congress for a convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, with the specific aim of proposing an amendment that would establish term limits for members of Congress. The resolution 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. It 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.

The resolution outlines the procedural steps for this application, including the requirement for the Secretary of State to transmit copies of the application to various federal and state officials. It also states that this application will remain active until two-thirds of state legislatures have made similar applications, which is necessary to compel Congress to convene for the purpose of establishing term limits. Importantly, this application is designated as a "continuing application" and cannot be combined with other applications addressing different issues.