I was almost deciding I had to go to private members' business, but since I have a chance, this is to emphasize the use of SIUs as a last resort rather than a front-line response. It requires written reasons for including alternative options and how they've been explored, and requires that the inmate be provided with a copy of the transfer order.
Senator Pate said there are no requirements, for example, in this bill that the commissioner state what other measures were considered and the reasons they were not considered reasonable. This would help ensure that the segregation units are actually considered only as a last resort, not a front-line response.
I'll leave you with that, and I hope that's enough to persuade you.
Thank you very much.