The resolution SCR1022 seeks to amend the Arizona Constitution to require the Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) to conduct a state census every decade, specifically in years ending in zero, to establish legislative districts based on equal citizen population rather than total population. To support this initiative, the resolution creates the State Census Fund, which will receive annual transfers of $5 million from the Citizens Clean Elections Fund. The census will count U.S. citizens residing in Arizona and their residences, with a completion deadline set for December 31 of each census year. If the census is not completed on time, the IRC must use the most current data from the U.S. Census Bureau, while also prohibiting the use of federal practices that conflict with Arizona's requirements.

Furthermore, the resolution emphasizes the need for an independent and structured redistricting process, addressing concerns about the undercounting of Arizona's population in the 2020 federal census, which impacted representation and funding. It outlines the formation of a five-member independent redistricting commission with specific qualifications to ensure political balance and impartiality. The commission will be responsible for redrawing district lines based on the decennial census of the citizen population, adhering to guidelines that promote fair representation, geographic compactness, and respect for communities of interest. The resolution will be presented to voters in the next general election and will only take effect upon their approval and the Governor's proclamation.