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Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedJanuary 12, 2023
  2. Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 12, 2023
  3. Done: House committeeFebruary 21, 2023
  4. Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 433
  5. Next: Senate committee
  6. Next: Passes the Senate
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

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What’s in it

This bill concerns the sale of mixed drinks or cocktails mixed on premises covered by a class “C” retail alcohol license for consumption off the licensed premises. The bill eliminates the requirement that the mixed drinks or cocktails be immediately filled in a sealed container and strikes provisions defining a sealed container. Instead, the bill requires the mixed drink or cocktail to be packaged upon receipt of an order in a container with a lid or other method of securing the contents. _____ the bill shall be considered an open container for purposes of restrictions on drivers and passengers possessing a receptacle containing an alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle.

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The bill takes effect upon enactment.

Full bill text · What changed before it passed1

House subcommittee

Named January 12, 2023. On February 20, 2023 it recommended amendment and passage. Vote Total: 3-0.

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Fiscal note

2 million in federal road/bridge improvement funding annually. Source Department of Transportation /s/ Jennifer Acton May 10, 2023 Doc ID 1371803 The fiscal note for this Bill was prepared pursuant to Joint Rule 17 and the Iowa Code. Data used in developing this fiscal note is available from the Fiscal Services Division of the Legislative Services Agency upon request.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§123.49

How the Code works3

Lobbying

6 for · 2 against · 18 undecided · Who →

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