91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026
HF 830: Concerning the wholesale price of alcoholic liquor offered for sale by the department of revenue
Died when the session ended · The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died.
What it does
Under current law, the price of alcoholic liquor sold by the department of revenue (department) to class “E” retail alcohol licensees (licensees) consists of, among other things, the manufacturer’s price and a markup of up to percent of the wholesale price paid by the department for the alcoholic liquor. The department is the sole wholesaler of alcoholic liquor sold to licensees located in this state. Licensees are authorized to sell liquor, wine, and beer in original unopened containers at retail to patrons for consumption off the licensed premises.
Sponsors
Rep. Austin Baeth (D), Rep. Hans C. Wilz (R)
Cost
No fiscal note
Lobbying · 0 for, 3 against
Against: Central City Liquors, Inc.; Iowa Restaurant Association; Steven Mark Ebelsheiser
In plain words
- March 7, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the State Government committee
From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Monday, November 9, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/91/HF830