House Convenes, Reports Two Bills from Committee, and Introduces Numerous Measures

The House of Representatives convened for a routine session on February 17, 2026. The day's proceedings included the designation of a Speaker pro tempore, a prayer, approval of the Journal, and the Pledge of Allegiance. The chamber also received executive communications from the President, reported two bills from committees, and saw the introduction of several new public bills and resolutions. No votes were taken on legislative measures during this session.

This session was primarily administrative and procedural, focusing on the introduction of new legislation and the reporting of bills from committees. No substantive legislative measures were debated or brought to a vote, indicating a routine day of legislative activity without immediate consequential dispositions.