The House Executive Departments and Administration Committee voted to report HB 727 Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) on Nov. 5, 2025, by a recorded vote of 15-0 with one recusal. Representative Grotta moved ITL, saying the bill’s provisions had been incorporated into HB 2 and signed by the governor during the budget process, rendering HB 727 unnecessary.

Representative Schmidt seconded the ITL motion. During the executive session, members registered no additional debate on the merits once Grotta explained the overlap with enacted budget language. The clerk recorded one recusal (Representative Pearson) and the committee placed the item on the consent calendar along with the recommendation to ITL.

Representative Grotta requested the committee report be provided the same day. The committee then closed its executive session on HB 727 and proceeded to the Senate bills on the agenda.