This Resolution recognizes the pertinent work of social workers throughout Delaware and the entire country, encourages the creation and expansion of Social Work programs, and recognizes March 2024 as Social Work Month in the State of Delaware.
This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes March 2024, as "Kidney Month" in Delaware.
This Concurrent Resolution recognizes The Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation, known as “DEMEC,” and community-owned, not-for-profit electric utilities throughout Delaware for their dedication to serving communities with programs that save energy and money, and with renewable projects that lower emissions to benefit the environment. This Resolution also celebrates DEMEC’s upcoming 45th anniversary and over 100 years of reliable and safe electric service from Delaware’s local public power utilities by proclaiming March 27, 2024, as "DEMEC Day."
This resolution recognizes March 25th as "Greek Independence Day" in Delaware.
This resolution recognizes the week of April 7 - 13, 2024 as Delaware Saves Week.
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 Senate Concurrent Resolution proclaims Monday, October 28, 2024, as “National First Responders Day” in the State of Delaware.
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 Concurrent Resolution recognizes Christian Holy Week and Passover in the State of Delaware.
This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes the month of March 2024 as “Multiple Sclerosis Month” in the State of Delaware.
