Q1 2026 Commission Meeting
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Quarter 1, 2026 Full Commission Meeting
Date: February 11, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM Eastern Time
Location: Virtual Attendance Only
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This meeting is open to the public. Public notice is provided consistent with the Compact’s open meeting and notice provisions. See Compact Section 10(B)(4), with notice given in the manner required under Section 12 (Rulemaking).
Proposed Agenda
- Call to Order and Welcome, Commissioner Kinney (IN), Chair
- Commissioner Roll Call, Commissioner Herrera (UT), Secretary
- Declare Quorum Present, Kinney
- Introduce New Commissioners, Kinney
- Missouri, pending
- Wyoming, pending
- 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 and Bylaws Committee, Commissioner Joe Schminder (TX)
- Database Administrator Report, Ray Mollers (NREMT)
- Old Business
- Action: Approve Q4 2025 Meeting Minutes, Herrera
- New Business
- Position Paper 2601, Criminal Convictions and Licensure of EMS Personnel
- NGO and Stakeholder Partner Updates
- Adjourn Meeting
Position Paper Clarification
Position papers are advisory and informational. They do not constitute Commission rules and are not binding. Any binding requirements of the Commission may be established only through the Compact’s formal rulemaking process (Compact Section 12).
2026 Commission Meetings
| Executive Committee | Stakeholder Advisory Committee | Bylaws and Rules Committee | Full Commission |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 14, 2026 | |||
| February 18, 2026 | TBD | February 11, 2026 | |
| March 11, 2026 | |||
| 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 |
Member States
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, and Wyoming.
Public Participation and Meeting Norms
Public and stakeholder attendance is encouraged. Public comment periods are included on the agenda, and the Chair may open additional agenda items for public comment at their discretion. All times are approximate, and the Chair may modify the agenda during the meeting.
- All attendee microphones will be muted upon entry.
- Please place your name and agency or organization in the chat.
- To request to speak during public comment, use the “raise hand” function. Staff will unmute microphones in order.
- If attending by phone, press *9 to raise your hand and *6 to unmute when recognized.
- Please state your name and organization before speaking.
- Public comments are limited to two minutes.
- In the case of background noise, disruptive behavior, or comments exceeding two minutes, your microphone may be muted.
Compact authority reference: Meetings are open to the public, and public notice is provided consistent with Compact Section 10(B)(4) and Section 12.
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:
- Committee members are requested to join by video when possible.
- Public Attendees:
- Public attendance is encouraged. Members of the public may request to speak during public comment periods by using the “raise hand” function that is found on the menu bar at the bottom of the screen. Staff will unmute your microphone. If you are attending by phone, press *9 to raise your hand and *6 to unmute. Public comments are limited to two minutes or less. Public attendees should announce their name and organization before speaking.
- Microphones for all attendees will be muted upon arrival.
- In the case of background noise, disruptive behavior, or comments exceeding two minutes, your microphone will be muted.
Full meeting book
The complete packet for this meeting: agenda, supporting materials, and exhibits in one PDF.