Many of the recommendations in a report spurred on by Illinois’ governor to reform the state’s criminal justice system can be implemented by the executive without lawmakers getting involved.

Governor Bruce Rauner says the report from the Commission on Criminal Justice and Sentencing Reform released at the end of last year is meaningful and some of the recommendations can be accomplished without lawmakers passing legislation.

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Rauner says reforms that may require legislation should be supported on a bipartisan basis. The 46 page report provides recommendations to reduce the number of prison admissions, reduce the length of prison stays, and reduce recidivism rates, among others suggestions.