May 8, 2026

WSMA Delegates: Resolutions for the 2026 HOD Meeting Must Be Submitted Via New Online Form

As announced in February, starting this year, WSMA delegates are required to submit resolutions through a new online submission form. This new requirement will modernize and streamline resolution intake and is part of a larger effort by the WSMA to improve the functionality and accessibility of the WSMA House of Delegates.

About these changes
Based on advances in technology as well as feedback from delegates, county and specialty societies, and the broader WSMA membership, the WSMA identified two ways to improve the functionality and accessibility of the House of Delegates.

Expanded use of virtual reference committees - Testimony submitted through the virtual reference committees will now be used by reference committee members to draft preliminary reports in advance of the annual House of Delegates meeting. Those preliminary reports-Reference Committee Reports B and C-will be distributed to delegates ahead of the meeting for review, then presented as consent calendars during Saturday's committee sessions.

Delegates will retain the ability to extract items from the consent calendar for discussion, debate, and amendment during the in-person reference committee meetings. The preliminary reference committee reports will then be revised and considered by the full House on Sunday with the same opportunities for extraction and deliberation.

This change is intended to:

• Increase accessibility for members who are unable to attend in person due to work, family, or other obligations.
• Streamline the House's work by providing reference committee reports in advance of the meeting.
• Allow delegates more time to review and consider policy proposals.
• Allow more time for county societies, specialty societies, and special sections to caucus to discuss the preliminary reference committee reports.

New online submission form for resolutions - As mentioned, this new requirement will modernize and streamline resolution intake, helping to collect necessary information from the start. Use the WSMA Resolution Submittal Form to submit a resolution for the 2026 House of Delegates meeting. Learn more about how to write, format, and find sponsors for your resolution here Per the WSMA Bylaws, Aug. 27 is the final deadline for receipt of on-time resolutions. All resolution submissions approved for acceptance by the on-time deadline will be posted to the virtual reference committee for review and comment. Resolutions received after the deadline will not be posted in the virtual reference committees but will be distributed on Saturday morning of the House of Delegates. They will require consent of two-thirds of the House at opening session to be considered.

If you have questions or would like to share feedback, please contact us at HOD@wsma.org. The 2026 Annual Meeting of the WSMA House of Delegates will take place Sept. 26-27 at the Historic Davenport in Spokane.