April 28, 2026
Location
401 Ward Pkwy Kansas City MO 64112
Notes
Q2 2026 Full Commission Meeting Agenda
Location: In Person
Date: April 28, 2026 2PM CT
Venue: InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza, 401 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64112
Virtual Option: Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/22387486651739?p=EVNs1ZHoLcl6nsKaM6
Meeting ID: 223 874 866 517 39 Passcode: hX9UX68J Phone: +1 323-694-9789,,623177296#
Note, this is a primary off-site in-person meeting. This meeting may not be optimized for an optimum hybrid or virtual attendance experience. This meeting is hosted in conjunction with the National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO) Annual Meeting. Individuals attending the ICEMSPP Commission Meeting are not required to attend or register for NASEMSO.
For additional NASEMSO details: https://nasemso.org/2026-annual-meeting
2026 Commission Meetings
The EMS Compact is law in these states: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, & Wyoming.
Meeting Norms:
The Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice is a governmental body established in law. Public and stakeholder attendance is encouraged. Public comment sections are included on the agenda, and the chair may open any agenda item for public comment. To allow for equal participation by all attendees during the meeting, please note the following guidelines for all attendees:
Location: In Person
Date: April 28, 2026 2PM CT
Venue: InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza, 401 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64112
Virtual Option: Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/22387486651739?p=EVNs1ZHoLcl6nsKaM6
Meeting ID: 223 874 866 517 39 Passcode: hX9UX68J Phone: +1 323-694-9789,,623177296#
Note, this is a primary off-site in-person meeting. This meeting may not be optimized for an optimum hybrid or virtual attendance experience. This meeting is hosted in conjunction with the National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO) Annual Meeting. Individuals attending the ICEMSPP Commission Meeting are not required to attend or register for NASEMSO.
For additional NASEMSO details: https://nasemso.org/2026-annual-meeting
- Call to Order & Welcome - Commissioner Kinney (IN), Chair
- Commissioner Roll Call - Commissioner Herrera (UT), Secretary
- Declare Quorum Present - Kinney
- Introduce New Commissioners (Seated since Q1 meeting) – Kinney
- Missouri, Commissioner Sam Vance
- Wyoming, Commissioner Susan Neugebauer
- Adopt Business Agenda - Kinney
- Public Comments Regarding Matters Not on the Agenda - Kinney
- Reports
- Chair’s Report – Kinney
- Treasurer’s Report – Commissioner Brad Vande Lunde (IA)
- Executive Director Report – Woodyard
- Committee Reports
- Stakeholder Advisory Committee Report - Woodyard
- Criminal History and Fitness to Practice Evaluation Committee - Commissioner Jon Jones (SC)
- Rules & Bylaws Committee – Commissioner Joe Schmider (TX)
- Compliance Committee – Commissioner Joe House (KS)
- NHTSA Office of EMS Update
- Database Administrator Report
- Federal Reports
- U.S. DOT NHTSA Office of EMS
- Old Business
- Action: Approve Q1 2026 Meeting Minutes - Herrera
- New Business
- EMS Week Resolution
- EMS For Children Day Resolution
- Discussion on Rural Health Transformation Grant, EMS Representation
- Discussion on National Disaster Preparedness and Interstate Mobility of EMS Personnel
- NGO / Stakeholder Partner Updates
- Adjourn Meeting
2026 Commission Meetings
| Executive Committee | Stakeholder Advisory Committee | Bylaws & Rules Committee | Full Commission |
| April 8, 2026 | April 15, 2026 | April 29, 2026 (Kansas City, MO) | |
| May 13, 2026 | |||
| June 10, 2026 | June 17, 2026 | ||
| July 8, 2026 | |||
| August 12, 2026 | August 18, 2026 | August 19, 2026 | |
| September 9, 2026 | |||
| October 14, 2026 | October 21, 2026 | ||
| November 4, 2026 | November 18, 2026 (Elections) | ||
| December 9, 2026 | December 16, 2026 |
The EMS Compact is law in these states: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, & Wyoming.
Meeting Norms:
The Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice is a governmental body established in law. Public and stakeholder attendance is encouraged. Public comment sections are included on the agenda, and the chair may open any agenda item for public comment. To allow for equal participation by all attendees during the meeting, please note the following guidelines for all attendees:
- Commissioners are requested to attend in person when possible.
- Public Attendees:
- Public attendance is encouraged.
- Public attendees are welcome to observe the meeting in person.
- Please sign in at the registration table upon arrival.
- Members of the public may request to speak during public comment periods by raising their hand. The Chair will recognize speakers in order.
- Public attendees should announce their name and organization before speaking.
- Public comments are limited to two minutes or less.
- In the case of disruptive behavior or comments exceeding two minutes, the Chair may ask the speaker to yield.