The resolution SCR1022 proposes an amendment to the Arizona Constitution that mandates the independent redistricting commission (IRC) to conduct a census every decade, specifically in years ending in zero, to create legislative districts based on the citizen population rather than total population. The IRC will be responsible for tabulating the number of U.S. citizens residing in Arizona and their residences, using this data to map legislative districts. If the census is not completed by the end of the designated year, the IRC will utilize the most current data from the U.S. Census Bureau. To support this initiative, a State Census Fund will be established, receiving an annual transfer of $5 million from the Citizens Clean Elections Fund, and any member of the legislature will have the authority to enforce the census and mapping requirements.

The resolution also outlines the formation of an independent redistricting commission composed of five members, ensuring political balance and impartiality in the redistricting process. The commission will redraw district lines based on the citizen population census, adhering to principles of equal population, geographic compactness, and respect for communities of interest. The mapping process will initially exclude party registration and voting history data to focus on constitutional compliance. The proposed amendment will be submitted to voters for approval in the next general election and will take effect only if approved by the electorate and proclaimed by the Governor, emphasizing the importance of accurate representation in legislative districts.