HSB 71

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedJanuary 20, 2023
2. ✓
   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 20, 2023
3. ✓
   Done: House committeeFebruary 1, 2023
4. –
   Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 205
5. Next: Senate committee
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Became HF 205 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 205 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill provides that barrel tax revenues on beer manufactured by a special class “A” beer permittee which operates a brewpub that is sold at retail at the manufacturing premises shall be credited to the barrel tax fund. Current law provides that moneys in the barrel tax fund are appropriated to the economic development authority for the promotion of Iowa wine and beer.

Full bill text · What changed before it passed¹

House subcommittee

Named January 20, 2023. On January 25, 2023 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 3-0.

• Rep. Michael V. Sexton R
• Rep. Brian Best R
• Rep. John Forbes D

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Fiscal note

AI summary This bill changes where certain beer tax money from brewpubs is deposited, moving it from the State General Fund to the Wine and Beer Promotion Board Fund. This change is projected to decrease State General Fund revenue by $60,000 in fiscal year 2024 and future fiscal years, while increasing Wine and Beer Promotion Board Fund revenues by the same amount. The Alcoholic Beverages Division will face an initial cost of less than $20,000 for information technology updates, which will be paid for by the Liquor Control Act Fund.²

From the note: Changing the destination of beer tax revenue generated from beer manufactured and sold at retail by Iowa brewpubs from the State General Fund to the Wine and Beer Promotion Board Fund is projected to decrease General Fund tax revenue by $60,000 in FY 2024 and future fiscal years. Revenues deposited to the Wine and Beer Promotion Board Fund will increase by the same projected amount.

• Final Fiscal Note — Barrel Tax Revenues, Brewpubs · May 12, 2023 · $60,000
• Barrel Tax Revenues, Brewpubs · February 14, 2023
• Barrel Tax Revenues, Brewpubs · February 13, 2023

Reading a fiscal note³

Iowa Code it changes

Amends§123.143

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