The proposed joint resolution seeks to amend the Constitution of South Dakota by introducing a requirement for an intervening general election before voters can consider any initiated constitutional amendment or measure that addresses the same subject as a previously rejected initiative. This amendment aims to ensure that if an initiated measure is determined to be substantially similar to one that has already been voted on and rejected, it cannot be placed on the ballot until at least one general election has occurred since the previous rejection. The resolution outlines changes to Articles III, V, and XXIII of the state constitution to incorporate this new stipulation.

Additionally, the resolution clarifies the legislative power of the state, the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court regarding initiated measures, and the process for proposing amendments by initiative. It emphasizes that the Supreme Court will have the authority to determine if an initiated measure is similar to a previously rejected one, thereby preventing redundant proposals from being submitted to voters. The resolution also maintains the existing rights of the Legislature and the people to propose measures and ensures that any amendments must be distinct and voted on separately if multiple amendments are presented at the same election.