This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes March 2024, as "Kidney Month" in Delaware.
This resolution extends thoughts and prayers from the people of Delaware to our sister state of Maryland, to the victims’ families, and to the first responders who are assisting with the search and recovery efforts.
This Act does all of the following: Requires a conviction before forfeiture. (plea of guilty or no contest, conviction, or dismissal because of completion of a diversion program all count) Puts the burden on the state to prove all facts by clear and convincing evidence. Requires the state to prove by clear and convincing evidence that a non-defendant owner knew about or consented to the unlawful activity before the property may be forfeit. Strikes the presumption that cash with trace amount of drugs on it is presumed to be drug proceeds. Strikes the presumption that money that is in proximity to controlled substances is drug proceeds. The state can still forfeit money if they have other evidence or circumstances that show it is drug proceeds. Prohibits the use of the civil asset forfeiture proceeding for cash in any amount less that $1,000. Changes the process so there is always a hearing before forfeiture. Under current law, there is only a hearing if an owner affirmatively requests one be held. Requires the court to conduct a proportionality analysis prior to ordering a forfeiture – i.e., is the value of the property sought to be forfeit in line with the gravity of the crime. Requires the State to pay reasonable attorney fees to a prevailing party in a forfeiture proceeding. Directs forfeiture proceeds into the General Fund, rather than SLEAF to eliminate the perception that law enforcement might pursue a forfeiture for personal gain. Retains SLEAF and the process of application and distribution, but only where the General Assembly funds it in the regular appropriations process. Makes changes to Title 11 provisions relating to vehicle forfeitures to align with the Title 16 process and the same new procedural protections. Prohibits directing seized property to federal agencies for forfeiture and equitable sharing except for currency in excess of $100,000. Requires the Attorney General to annualy compile and publish a report regarding the number and type of forfeiture cases, case outcomes, and demographic data on persons whose property is seized pursuant to civil forfeiture laws. Directs the Office of Defense Services to provide representation in forfeiture proceedings to a defendant they represent in a related criminal matter.
This Act requires all individual, blanket, and group health insurance policies to cover annual ovarian cancer screening tests for women at risk for ovarian cancer. It further expands the scope of monitoring tests available to women subsequent to ovarian cancer treatment.
This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes March 21st, 2024, as "Rosie the Riveter Day" in the State of Delaware.
This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes the month of March 2024 as “Multiple Sclerosis Month” in the State of Delaware.
This resolution recognizes the week of March 17 through March 23, 2024, as “National Agriculture Week” in Delaware
This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes March 14, 2024 as “Be The One Day" in the State of Delaware.
This Concurrent Resolution recognizes March 13, 2024, as Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated or “Kappa Alpha Psi Day at the Capitol” in Delaware.
This resolution designates the week of March 11 through March 15, 2024, as “Civic Learning Week” in the State of Delaware to encourage schools and civic organizations to hold educational programs regarding civic duty and urge Delawareans to reflect upon the importance of their civic duty and responsibilities.
