The joint resolution proposes amendments to the South Dakota Constitution that would increase the number of signatures required for citizens to initiate amendments or measures. Specifically, it seeks to amend Article III and Article XXIII, raising the threshold for a petition to propose an initiative from ten percent to fifteen percent of the total votes cast for Governor in the last gubernatorial election. Additionally, the requirement for a petition to submit a law enacted by the Legislature to a vote would increase from five percent to a new, unspecified percentage.

The resolution outlines that these changes will be presented to voters at the next general election for approval. It emphasizes that while the legislative power remains vested in the Legislature, the people retain the right to propose measures and laws, which must be submitted to a vote. The amendments also stipulate that any proposed constitutional amendment must be filed with the Secretary of State at least one year prior to the election and must be distinct enough to allow for separate voting if multiple amendments are presented.