The resolution proposes an amendment to the Washington State Constitution that would create two autonomous regions: the Puget Sound region and the Columbia region. The Puget Sound region would include specific counties such as King, Pierce, and Snohomish, with its capital located in Thurston County, while the Columbia region would encompass counties like Spokane, Yakima, and Clark, with its capital in Grant County. Each region would have the authority to draft and adopt its own regional constitution, and legislative powers would be vested in regional legislatures consisting of a senate and a house of representatives. Additionally, executive powers would be held by regional governors for each region.
The resolution outlines the continuation of terms for current elected officials and judges following the adoption of the amendment, ensuring stability during the transition to the new regional governance structure. It also specifies that each region would own its assets and assume state liabilities based on population. The amendment is presented as a single integrated plan, and if deemed separate, the resolution would be void. The Secretary of State is tasked with publishing notice of the proposed amendment in legal newspapers leading up to the next general election for voter approval.