The proposed amendment would annul Article 49 of the Articles of Amendment to the Constitution and substitute a new amendment which declares that the people have the right to clean air and water, freedom from excessive and unnecessary noise, and the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic qualities of their environment. It further declares that the protection of the right to the conservation, development and utilization of the agricultural, mineral, forest, water, air and other natural resources is a public purpose.

The Legislature is authorized to adopt necessary legislation and to provide for eminent domain takings where required for the purpose of the amendment. Any property so taken may only be used for other purposes or disposed of upon a two-thirds vote of the Legislature.