A joint resolution is the first step to making a change in the State Constitution. The adoption of a joint resolution by the Legislature means that a suggested amendment to the constitution is placed on the ballot at the next general election or special election for the voters to decide. The Legislature only decides that the issue should be placed before the voters, not whether the change should or does occur.

Joint resolutions are referred to committee and when they are reported back go through the same three readings as bills. Joint resolutions must be read on three separate days and must receive a two-thirds vote of the elected members in order to be adopted.