The resolution supports the 2030 Census Redistricting Data Program established by the Census Bureau under Public Law 94-171. This program allows states to delineate voting districts and propose census block boundaries for accurate population counts, which are essential for reapportionment and redistricting. The program is nonpartisan and consists of five phases, starting with the Block Boundary Suggestion Project in January 2026, where counties will collaborate with reapportionment offices to identify and suggest census tabulation block boundaries.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of accurate geography for the decennial census and local redistricting, allowing counties to modify geographical features and propose block boundaries to the Legislative Reapportionment Office. It encourages communication between the Census Bureau and the Legislative Reapportionment Office, beginning in May 2025, and calls for training workshops in the fall of 2025. Ultimately, the resolution urges county participation and collaboration to ensure the success of the 2030 Census Redistricting Data Program.