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, establishes the right of all individuals to a clean and healthy environment, encompassing clean air, pure water, a stable climate, and the preservation of the state's natural and recreational qualities. It emphasizes the state's responsibility to protect these rights equitably for all citizens and to conserve and maintain West Virginia's public natural resources as a common property for current and future generations.

The resolution further stipulates that the proposed amendment, referred to as "Amendment No. 1" or the "Natural Resources and the Public Estate Amendment," will be presented to voters during the next general election in 2026. The summarized purpose of the amendment is to ensure the protection of the environment and natural resources for the benefit of all people, including future generations, thereby reinforcing the state's commitment to environmental stewardship.