The proposed joint resolution aims to amend the Iowa Constitution to implement a nonpartisan framework for legislative redistricting. It establishes a nonpartisan legislative services agency tasked with creating congressional and legislative districting plans based on federal census data. This agency will collect geographic and political information, develop districting plans, and ensure transparency by making these plans public, complete with maps and population statistics. The resolution also sets a strict timeline for the agency to submit redistricting plans to the General Assembly, which must vote on them promptly with limited amendments to enhance efficiency.

Furthermore, the resolution outlines specific criteria for drawing legislative and congressional districts, focusing on population equality, compactness, and the elimination of partisan gerrymandering. It mandates that districts be created without consideration of incumbents' addresses or political affiliations and encourages alignment with existing political subdivisions. Additionally, it establishes a temporary redistricting advisory commission to oversee the process, ensuring that commission members are nonpartisan and not related to current members of the General Assembly. If approved, the amendment will be published and presented to the next General Assembly for consideration before being put to a public vote for ratification.