This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the South Dakota Constitution that would change the requirements for initiating a constitutional amendment. Specifically, it mandates that petitions for such amendments must gather signatures from each county, ensuring that a minimum number of signatures—equal to at least two percent of the total votes cast for Governor in the last gubernatorial election—are collected from each senatorial district. Additionally, the total number of signatures required for the petition must equal at least ten percent of the total votes cast for Governor in that election.

The resolution outlines that the petition must include the text of the proposed amendment and the names and addresses of its sponsors, and it cannot be circulated until it has been filed with the Secretary of State at least one year prior to the next general election. Furthermore, it stipulates that any proposed amendment may only address one subject, although it can amend multiple articles as necessary. If multiple amendments are presented at the same election, they must be clearly distinguished for separate voting. This amendment will be submitted to voters for approval at the next general election.