The proposed joint resolution seeks to amend Article XXIII of the South Dakota Constitution by establishing new requirements for initiating constitutional amendments. Specifically, it mandates that petitions for such amendments must gather signatures from qualified voters across 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 in that election. This change aims to ensure broader representation and support across the state when proposing constitutional amendments.

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 emphasizes 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 to allow for separate voting. This resolution will be submitted to voters for approval in the upcoming general election.