88th General Assembly · Iowa Funnel one-pager · Tuesday, November 10, 2026
HSB 705: HSB 705
Died when the session ended · The 2020 session adjourned on June 14, 2020, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died.
What it does
This bill concerns alcoholic beverage drink pods.3 is amended by adding a definition for “alcoholic beverage drink pods” and amending the definition of “alcoholic liquor”. “Alcoholic beverage drink pods” is defined as a sealed, plastic capsule that is not readily accessible or intended for consumption unless certain processing procedures are followed that is composed in whole or in part of alcoholic liquor, wine, or beer. _____ volume but not more than percent of alcohol by volume. The definition of “alcoholic liquor” is also amended to exclude alcoholic beverage drink pods.
Sponsors
Not listed
Cost
No fiscal note
House subcommittee · named February 19, 2020
- Rep. Mike Sexton (R)
- Rep. Joe Mitchell (R)
- Rep. Vicki Lensing (D)
Lobbying · 2 for, 2 against
For: Anheuser Busch; Doll Distributing
Against: Distilled Spirits Council of the United States; Wine Institute
In plain words
- February 19, 2020House subcommittee named: Sexton, Mitchell and Lensing
- February 20, 2020Subcommittee recommended passing it
From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Iowa Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Tuesday, November 10, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/88/HSB705