The resolution SCR1031 proposes that, pending voter approval, the Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) will conduct a census every decade in years ending in zero to create legislative districts with equal citizen populations. It establishes the State Census Fund, which will receive $5 million annually from the Citizens Clean Elections Fund to finance the census. The census will specifically count U.S. citizens residing in Arizona and their residences, and the IRC is required to use this data to ensure that legislative districts are mapped based on equal citizen population rather than total population. The resolution also outlines procedures for the census, including a completion deadline of December 31 for each census year, and mandates that the IRC must use the most current data from the U.S. Census Bureau if the census is not completed on time.

Furthermore, the resolution seeks to amend the Arizona Constitution to clarify the structure of the Arizona Senate and House of Representatives, with one member from each of the thirty legislative districts in the Senate and two members from each district in the House. It emphasizes the need for an independent redistricting commission to ensure an impartial redistricting process every ten years, focusing on equal population, geographic compactness, and respect for communities of interest. The resolution also includes guidelines for the appointment and qualifications of commission members, as well as procedures for public input on proposed district maps. Overall, SCR1031 aims to enhance the integrity and fairness of Arizona's redistricting process, ensuring that legislative representation accurately reflects the state's citizen population.