DE SB246

Allows State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) members to appoint designees to conduct regular operations, enabling faster action and broader participation.

Clarifies SERC membership to include specific positions: Secretary of Department of Safety and Homeland Security (Chair), State Police Superintendent, Department of Transportation Secretary, Waste and Hazardous Substances Director, State Fire Marshal, Emergency Management Agency Director, Public Health Director, LEPC Chairs, State Fire Prevention Commission Chair, 7 transportation and hazardous materials representatives appointed by the Governor for 2-year terms, Delaware State Fire School Director, and Delaware State Firefighter's Association President.

Requires SERC to meet at least once annually and establishes 11 commissioners as a quorum for conducting business.

Authorizes SERC to establish subcommittees to address specific issues and provide subject matter expertise in promulgating rules, regulations, and compliance standards.

Allows SERC to adopt or amend bylaws with a three-fourths majority vote of commissioners.