The resolution is a formal application by the South Dakota Legislature to the United States Congress, requesting a convention of the states to propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution. The proposed amendments aim to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit its power and jurisdiction, and establish term limits for members of Congress and other federal officials. The resolution emphasizes the role of state legislators as guardians of liberty against federal overreach and highlights concerns over the national debt and federal mandates that infringe upon state authority.

Additionally, the resolution outlines specific conditions and limitations regarding the convention, including that Congress's role is merely to call the convention upon receiving applications from two-thirds of state legislatures. It asserts that the convention must focus solely on the specified topics and that any proposed amendments must be submitted to state legislatures for ratification. Importantly, the resolution explicitly prohibits any amendments that would alter the Bill of Rights. The South Dakota Legislature intends for this application to remain active until a sufficient number of states have made similar requests.