The resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the State of West Virginia, specifically targeting section one of article IV, which pertains to voting rights in elections. The amendment stipulates that only citizens of West Virginia who are also citizens of the United States shall be eligible to vote in elections held within the state. It outlines specific disqualifications for voting, including minors, individuals declared mentally incompetent, those convicted of treason, felony, or bribery in an election, and those who have not resided in the state and county for at least thirty days prior to voting. Additionally, it clarifies that members of the military stationed in West Virginia are not considered residents for voting purposes.

The resolution further designates this proposed amendment as "Amendment No. 1" and refers to it as the "Citizenship Requirement to Vote in West Virginia Elections Amendment." It is set to be submitted to the voters of West Virginia for ratification or rejection during the next general election in 2026. The summarized purpose of the amendment is to ensure that only citizens of the state who are also U.S. citizens are qualified to vote in West Virginia elections.