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applying to the United States Congress for a convention of the states to propose amendments to the United States Constitution regarding the imposition of fiscal restraints on the federal government, further limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limiting the terms of office for members of Congress and other federal officials.

South Dakota is formally asking Congress to call a constitutional convention where states can propose amendments to limit federal spending, reduce federal power over states, and impose term limits on members of Congress and other federal officials. This resolution doesn't change South Dakota state law itself, but rather submits the state's official request to join other states in seeking this national convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution.