The Commission reached consensus on a number of issues, ending on a cooperative and positive note. To begin with, the Commission agreed to a proposal to reclassify certain simple misdemeanors as scheduled violations for overweight trucks. Then it reached consensus on dealing with OWI treatment needs. This includes eliminating the waiting lists, arriving at uniform treatment and increased use of electronic monitoring. Of course, this would require additional fiscal resources in a time of budgetary constraint.
Any bad behavior extends the incarceration period.
Director of Corrections Kautzky claimed this would require an additional appropriation of three million dollars a year to fund the computer system and necessary staff. Again, this was sent off to the legislature for consideration. CBC Director Faust stated that such a program could make a significant reduction in recidivism if it included jobs, schools and treatment but would have no effect if it was looked upon as an intermediate step. The importance of defining the dwelling, as one not occupied by persons, was pointed out by Attorney General Miller. All these proposals were subject to retaining federal funding.