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The floor session began with members and guests being granted privileges of the floor, followed by a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. Mara Hover was introduced as the doctor of the day, and several representatives introduced guests, including members of the Pima Community Land Trust and the Arizona PTA. A proclamation recognizing February 17th as Kosovo's Independence Day was read, sponsored by Representative Tony Rivero, who highlighted the contributions of the Albanian American community in Arizona. The House resolved into a Committee of the Whole to consider bills. House Bill 2307 was discussed and passed as amended. House Bill 2758 was then considered, with Representative Griffin moving for its passage. Amendments were discussed, including one that increased groundwater transportation limits to La Paz County. Concerns were raised by Representative Mathis about the bill's implications for local residents, but Representative Griffin defended it, stating it included protections for the county. The bill ultimately failed to pass after multiple votes, with 25 in favor and 34 against. The Committee on Education presented House Concurrent Resolution 2003 (HCR 2003), which recommended passage. Representative Gutierrez raised concerns about the implications for transgender athletes, while Representative Dela Santos emphasized focusing on pressing issues like healthcare. Representative Olson supported the resolution, arguing it was necessary to protect women's sports. The resolution passed after a vote. HCR 2047 was also recommended for passage, recognizing the historical significance of Judea and Samaria, and it passed after discussion. H.R. 2002, which also recognized these regions, received support and passed. The meeting included a report from the Committee of the Whole, with House Bill 2758 failing to pass, while HCR 2003, HCR 2047, and H.R. 2002 were recommended for passage. House Bill 2051 and House Bill 2062 both passed. House Bill 2062, which provides for a Buffalo Soldiers Arizona Territorial Monument, passed with unanimous support. House Bill 2072, amending public health regulations, passed with 48 ayes and 9 nays. House Bill 2096, relating to the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority, also passed unanimously. House Bill 2459, addressing utility fee issues in mobile home parks, passed with unanimous support. During personal privilege, various representatives introduced guests and made announcements, including a legislative day for the Arizona Game and Fish Department and a condemnation of vandalism at the University of Arizona Hillel center. Representative Keschel announced a significant child safety bill to be discussed in the Judiciary Committee, and Representative Cruz honored the legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson. The session concluded with a motion to adjourn until February 18, 2026, which passed.