The resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the State of West Virginia, specifically adding a new section to Article III, which focuses on the Bill of Rights. This new section, designated as section 23, aims to establish the right of all individuals to a clean and healthy environment, encompassing clean air, pure water, and a stable climate. It emphasizes the importance of preserving the natural, scenic, recreational, and healthful qualities of the environment, while also mandating the state to protect these rights equitably for all citizens. Furthermore, it asserts that West Virginia's public natural resources are the common property of all people, including future generations, and that the state has a responsibility to conserve and maintain these resources for the benefit of everyone.

The resolution also outlines the process for the proposed amendment to be submitted to voters during the next general election in 2026. It is officially designated as "Amendment No. 1" and titled the "Natural Resources and the Public Estate Amendment." The summarized purpose of this amendment is to ensure that the people of West Virginia have the right to clean air, pure water, and a stable climate, while also safeguarding the state's natural resources for both current and future generations.