The resolution SCR1031 proposes an amendment to the Arizona Constitution that mandates the Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) to conduct a state census every decade, specifically in years ending in zero, to ensure legislative districts are created based on equal citizen populations. To support this initiative, the resolution establishes a State Census Fund, which will receive annual transfers of $5 million from the Citizens Clean Elections Fund. The census will focus on counting U.S. citizens residing in Arizona and their residences, and the IRC is required to use this data for mapping districts, ensuring that the process is independent and not influenced by federal practices that conflict with Arizona's requirements.

Furthermore, the resolution outlines the structure and responsibilities of the IRC, which will consist of five members with specific qualifications to maintain impartiality and political balance. The commission will create districts based on equal citizen population, geographic compactness, and respect for communities of interest, while excluding party registration and voting history from the initial mapping process. The resolution emphasizes the importance of timely completion of the census by December 31 of each decade-ending year, with provisions for using the most current U.S. Census Bureau data if necessary. The resolution will take effect only if approved by voters and proclaimed by the Governor, ultimately aiming to enhance the integrity and fairness of the redistricting process in Arizona.