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 unfunded 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 asserts that the convention should focus solely on the specified topics and that states should vote on a one-state, one-vote basis. The South Dakota Legislature also reserves the right to instruct and recall its delegates from the convention if necessary. This application is intended to remain active until two-thirds of the states have made similar applications to Congress.