The proposed joint resolution seeks to amend Article XXIII of the South Dakota Constitution by establishing new requirements for initiating constitutional amendments through voter petitions. Specifically, it mandates that signatures must be collected from each senatorial district, with a minimum of two percent of the total votes cast for Governor in the last gubernatorial election required from each district. Additionally, the total number of signatures must equal at least ten percent of the total votes cast for Governor. This change aims to ensure broader geographic representation in the petition process.

Furthermore, the resolution stipulates that any proposed amendment must be filed with the Secretary of State at least one year prior to the next general election and must include the text of the amendment along with the names and addresses of its sponsors. It also clarifies that a proposed amendment can only address one subject, although it may amend multiple articles as necessary. If multiple amendments are presented at the same election, they must be clearly distinguished for separate voting. This resolution will be submitted to voters for approval in the upcoming general election.