The resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the State of West Virginia, specifically targeting Section 1 of Article IV, to explicitly prohibit non-U.S. citizens from voting in any elections held within the state. The amendment aims to clarify the voting rights of citizens and ensure that only individuals who are recognized as citizens of the United States are entitled to participate in elections. The proposed amendment will be submitted to the voters of West Virginia for ratification or rejection during the next general election in 2024.

The amendment is designated as "Amendment 1" and is referred to as the "Citizens Voting Amendment." Its purpose is summarized as recognizing that individuals who are not U.S. citizens cannot vote in West Virginia elections. The resolution outlines the specific language changes to be made in the state constitution, reinforcing the existing voting eligibility criteria while adding the prohibition against non-citizen voting.