The proposed joint resolution seeks to amend the Constitution of South Dakota by increasing the number of signatures required for petitions to initiate amendments or measures. Specifically, it aims to modify Article III and Article XXIII, raising the threshold for a proposed initiative from ten percent to fifteen percent of the total votes cast for Governor in the last gubernatorial election. Additionally, it stipulates that a petition to submit a law enacted by the Legislature for a vote must be signed by at least five percent of the total votes cast for Governor, maintaining the existing requirement for referendums.

The resolution also clarifies that any proposed amendment must be filed with the Secretary of State at least one year before the next general election and must include the text of the proposed amendment along with the sponsor's name and address. Furthermore, it ensures that no proposed amendment can cover more than one subject, and if multiple amendments are presented at the same election, they must be distinguishable for separate voting. This resolution will be submitted to the voters for approval at the next general election.