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Creating temporary class “A” beer permits authorizing native breweries to manufacture and store beer off premises, and providing fees
Sponsored by Rep. John H. Wills (R)
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 14, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 20, 2026
- Stopped: House committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
This bill creates temporary class “A” beer permits authorizing native breweries to manufacture and store beer off premises. A “native brewery” is a business which manufactures beer or high alcoholic content beer and is operated by a person who holds a class “A” beer permit. Currently, a person holding a class “A” beer permit or special class “A” beer permit is not permitted to manufacture or store beer off premises. However, a person holding a class “A” or special class “A” beer permit may manufacture beer off premises using the space and equipment of another permitted manufacturer for the purpose of manufacturing beer, provided the alternating proprietorship arrangement has been approved by the federal alcohol and tobacco tax and trade bureau of the United States department of the treasury.
Read the full explanation
The bill allows a native brewery holding a class “A” beer permit to apply for a temporary class “A” beer permit with the department of revenue. The bill permits a person holding a temporary class “A” beer permit to, on a temporary basis for a period not to exceed nine months, manufacture beer off premises using the person’s own equipment or store beer overnight off premises. A temporary permit under the bill does not authorize the sale of beer off premises.134(2)). The bill prohibits a refund of the fees paid for a temporary permit, and the temporary permit is renewable up to two times.
From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text
House subcommittee
Named January 20, 2026. Meeting: Tuesday, January 27 · 8:15 AM · RM 304.
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Iowa Code it changes
Creates§123.130A
Amends§123.130
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Lobbying
2 for · 0 against · 6 undecided · Who →