The resolution is a joint application from the South Dakota Legislature to the United States Congress, requesting a convention of the states to propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution. The proposed amendments aim to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit its power and jurisdiction, and establish term limits for members of Congress and other federal officials. The resolution emphasizes the role of state legislators as guardians of liberty against federal overreach and highlights concerns over the national debt and federal mandates that infringe upon state authority.

Additionally, the resolution outlines specific conditions and limitations regarding the convention, including that Congress should only perform ministerial duties in calling the convention and that any amendments proposed must not alter the Bill of Rights. It also asserts that the convention should be limited to the specified topics and that each state should have one vote. The South Dakota Legislature intends for this application to remain active until two-thirds of the states have made similar applications, ensuring a collective effort to address these constitutional concerns.