Iowa Restaurant Association
Registered on 163 bills since the 88th General Assembly.
74
supported · 35 became law (47%)24
opposed · 4 became law anyway (17%)64
undecided4
lobbyistsHow legislators voted on its bills
91st General Assembly · 3 contested bills it took a side on. Republicans voted its way 99% of the time · Democrats voted its way 18% of the time.
House
The bills
- SF 2508 Modifying the major economic growth attraction program, and including effective date provisionsFor House 75–17
- SF 2508 Modifying the major economic growth attraction program, and including effective date provisionsFor Senate 28–19
- SSB 1230 Relating to and making appropriations involving state government entities associated with agriculture, natural resources, and environmental protectionFor House 63–28
- SSB 1230 Relating to and making appropriations involving state government entities associated with agriculture, natural resources, and environmental protectionFor Senate 34–14
- SSB 1238 Relating to and making appropriations from the rebuild Iowa infrastructure fund and technology reinvestment fund, providing for related matters including county payment for district court furnishings, establishing the Iowa major events and tourism program and fund, and eliminating the sports tourism marketing program and fund, and including effective date provisionsFor House 58–24
Each legislator’s last floor vote on a bill is compared with the side the organization registered on it (its latest declaration; undecided doesn’t count). Only contested votes count, where at least a tenth of the chamber voted the other way, since most bills pass nearly unanimously. A vote on an amended bill may not be the version that was lobbied. Legislators with fewer than 3 such votes aren’t listed.
What it paid lobbyists
- July 2025 – June 2026$39,360Eric Goranson $39,360 · filed June 29, 2026
- July 2024 – June 2025$37,500Eric Goranson $37,500 · filed July 17, 2025
- July 2023 – June 2024$35,700Eric Goranson $35,700 · filed July 24, 2024
- July 2022 – June 2023$31,800Eric Goranson $31,800 · filed July 18, 2023
- July 2021 – June 2022$28,800Eric Goranson $28,800 · -Karla Fultz McHenry · filed July 7, 2022
- July 2020 – June 2021$28,800Eric Goranson $28,800 · Karla Fultz McHenry · Michael Triplett · filed July 1, 2021
- July 2019 – June 2020$28,800Eric Goranson $28,800 · Karla Fultz McHenry · Michael Triplett · filed July 1, 2020
From client reports filed with the Legislature each July. Every organization →
Bills, newest first
- HF 2801 Modifying the major economic growth attraction program, and including effective date provisionsFor91st GA · declared October 2, 2026 · Signed by Governor
- HSB 785 Modifying the major economic growth attraction program, and including effective date provisionsFor91st GA · declared October 2, 2026 · Became law (new number)
- SF 2508 Modifying the major economic growth attraction program, and including effective date provisionsFor91st GA · declared October 2, 2026 · Became law (new number)
- HF 2780 Relating to alcoholic beverage control by providing for certificates of compliance and the issuance …For91st GA · declared May 1, 2026 · Signed by Governor
- HF 2444 Providing for the sale and distribution of certain food, making penalties applicable, and including …Undecided91st GA · declared April 7, 2026 · Renumbered as HF 2767
- HF 2748 Relating to agriculture, including by providing for the powers and duties of the department of agric…Undecided91st GA · declared March 31, 2026 · Died when the session ended
- SF 2441 Concerning locally imposed hotel and motel taxes for tourism development and tourism promotionFor91st GA · declared February 25, 2026 · Died when the session ended
- HF 2403 Repealing the state monopoly on the importation of alcoholic liquor, and including effective date an…For91st GA · declared February 17, 2026 · Died when the session ended
- SSB 3114 Concerning locally imposed hotel and motel taxes for tourism development and tourism promotionFor91st GA · declared February 12, 2026 · Renumbered as SF 2441
- HF 2325 Permitting a city to create social districts allowing for the possession or consumption of alcoholic…For91st GA · declared February 6, 2026 · Died when the session ended
- HF 2074 Permitting a city to create entertainment districts allowing for the possession or consumption of al…For91st GA · declared February 4, 2026 · Renumbered as HF 2325
- SF 2107 Permitting a city to create entertainment districts allowing for the possession or consumption of al…Undecided91st GA · declared February 4, 2026 · Died when the session ended
- HSB 588 Relating to agriculture, including by providing for the powers and duties of the department of agric…Undecided91st GA · declared February 3, 2026 · Renumbered as HF 2340
- SSB 1238 Relating to and making appropriations from the rebuild Iowa infrastructure fund and technology reinv…For91st GA · declared May 5, 2025 · Became law (new number)
- SSB 1230 Relating to and making appropriations involving state government entities associated with agricultur…For91st GA · declared April 30, 2025 · Became law (new number)
- SF 640 Relating to economic development by establishing the Iowa major events and tourism program and fund,…For91st GA · declared April 24, 2025 · Died when the session ended
- SSB 1229 Excluding interchange fees imposed upon certain taxes at points of saleFor91st GA · declared April 18, 2025 · Died when the session ended
- HF 1030 Exempting qualified tips from the individual income tax, and including applicability provisionsFor91st GA · declared April 18, 2025 · Died when the session ended
- SF 621 Relating to economic development by establishing the Iowa major events and tourism program and fund,…For91st GA · declared April 16, 2025 · Renumbered as SF 640
- SF 584 Concerning alcoholic beverage controlUndecided91st GA · declared March 28, 2025 · Died when the session ended
- HF 268 Exempting cash tips from the individual income tax, and including applicability provisionsFor91st GA · declared March 27, 2025 · Renumbered as HF 1030
- HF 830 Concerning the wholesale price of alcoholic liquor offered for sale by the department of revenueAgainst91st GA · declared March 25, 2025 · Died when the session ended
- SF 613 Concerning the regulation and support of leisure activities, including by providing for gambling enf…For91st GA · declared March 21, 2025 · Renumbered as SF 625
- SSB 1157 Concerning the regulation and support of leisure activities, including by providing for gambling gam…For91st GA · declared March 19, 2025 · Renumbered as SF 613
- HF 767 Concerning private sector employee drug testingUndecided91st GA · declared March 8, 2025 · Signed by Governor
- HF 760 Authorizing cities to establish self-supported entertainment areasUndecided91st GA · declared March 8, 2025 · Renumbered as HF 1051
- SSB 1193 Concerning alcoholic beverage controlFor91st GA · declared March 4, 2025 · Renumbered as SF 584
- SF 405 Regarding restrictions on alcoholic beverage sales, including a voluntary exclusion programUndecided91st GA · declared February 27, 2025 · Died when the session ended
- SF 404 Creating the Iowa tourism advertising fund, and making appropriationsUndecided91st GA · declared February 25, 2025 · Died when the session ended
- HF 38 Authorizing cities to establish self-supported entertainment areasUndecided91st GA · declared February 5, 2025 · Renumbered as HF 760
- HSB 26 Concerning private sector employee drug testingUndecided91st GA · declared February 5, 2025 · Became law (new number)
- SF 110 Concerning private sector employee drug testingUndecided91st GA · declared February 5, 2025 · Became law (new number)
- SSB 1014 Concerning private sector employee drug testingUndecided91st GA · declared February 5, 2025 · Became law (new number)
- SF 2427 Relating to the duties and responsibilities of the department of revenue including sports wagering, …Undecided90th GA · declared April 5, 2024 · Died when the session ended
- SF 2425 Relating to civil liability and associated insurance requirements of alcoholic beverage licensees or…Undecided90th GA · declared April 5, 2024 · Died when the session ended
- SSB 3179 SSB 3179Undecided90th GA · declared April 3, 2024 · Renumbered as SF 2427
- SF 2419 Relating to economic development by establishing the Iowa major events and tourism program and fund,…For90th GA · declared March 29, 2024 · Died when the session ended
- SSB 3195 SSB 3195Undecided90th GA · declared March 27, 2024 · Renumbered as SF 2425
- SF 2417 Establishing an excise tax on the sales price of consumable hemp products sold or purchased at bars …Against90th GA · declared March 22, 2024 · Died when the session ended
- HF 2669 Relating to the sale of wine, including private wine sales and wine auction permits, providing fees,…For90th GA · declared March 21, 2024 · Signed by Governor
- HF 2648 Relating to alcoholic beverage licenses, including native distilled spirits alternating proprietorsh…For90th GA · declared March 8, 2024 · Signed by Governor
- SF 2352 Providing for the regulation of hemp and hemp products, providing penalties, and making penalties ap…Undecided90th GA · declared March 6, 2024 · Became law (new number)
- HF 2605 Providing for the regulation of hemp and hemp products, providing penalties, and making penalties ap…Undecided90th GA · declared March 6, 2024 · Signed by Governor
- SF 2394 Relating to economic development by establishing the Iowa major events and tourism program and fund,…For90th GA · declared February 23, 2024 · Renumbered as SF 2419
- SF 2372 Relating to electric transmission lines and electric transmission owners, and including effective da…Undecided90th GA · declared February 21, 2024 · Died when the session ended
- HF 2551 Relating to electric transmission lines and electric transmission owners, and including effective da…Undecided90th GA · declared February 21, 2024 · Died when the session ended
- HSB 515 HSB 515For90th GA · declared February 14, 2024 · Became law (new number)
- HSB 585 HSB 585Undecided90th GA · declared February 14, 2024 · Died when the session ended
- HSB 612 HSB 612For90th GA · declared February 14, 2024 · Became law (new number)
- SF 2109 Relating to the driving privileges of persons under eighteen years of age, and making penalties appl…For90th GA · declared February 14, 2024 · Signed by Governor
- SF 575 Relating to the economic development authority, including renewable chemical production, workforce h…Undecided90th GA · declared February 14, 2024 · Signed by Governor
- SSB 3097 SSB 3097For90th GA · declared February 14, 2024 · Became law (new number)
- HF 2260 Relating to the practices of performing rights societiesFor90th GA · declared February 14, 2024 · Signed by Governor
- HF 2445 Relating to the issuance of five-day retail alcohol and native wine licenses, and providing feesFor90th GA · declared February 14, 2024 · Became law (new number)
- HF 2448 Relating to exceptions to the penalty for supplying an alcoholic beverage to certain persons under l…For90th GA · declared February 14, 2024 · Signed by Governor
- HF 2449 Relating to the sale of wine, including private wine sales and wine auction permits, providing fees,…For90th GA · declared February 14, 2024 · Became law (new number)
- HF 2463 Relating to the driving privileges of persons under eighteen years of age, and making penalties appl…For90th GA · declared February 14, 2024 · Became law (new number)
- HSB 694 HSB 694Undecided90th GA · declared February 14, 2024 · Died when the session ended
- SSB 3115 SSB 3115Undecided90th GA · declared February 8, 2024 · Renumbered as SF 2396
- HSB 629 HSB 629For90th GA · declared February 7, 2024 · Became law (new number)
- HSB 631 HSB 631For90th GA · declared February 6, 2024 · Became law (new number)
- HF 278 Providing for the issuance of annual statewide licenses for certain establishments offering food for…Undecided90th GA · declared January 24, 2024 · Became law (new number)
- HF 346 Relating to consumer data protection, providing civil penalties, and including effective date provis…Undecided90th GA · declared January 24, 2024 · Became law (new number)
- HF 412 Authorizing cities to establish self-supported entertainment areasAgainst90th GA · declared January 24, 2024 · Died when the session ended
- HF 433 Relating to sales of mixed drinks or cocktails for consumption off the premises and including effect…For90th GA · declared January 24, 2024 · Signed by Governor
- SF 349 Relating to required railway crossing signs, signals, and gate armsAgainst90th GA · declared January 24, 2024 · Renumbered as SF 501
- SF 514 Relating to the organization, structure, and functions of state government, providing for salaries o…Undecided90th GA · declared January 24, 2024 · Signed by Governor
- HF 478 Concerning alcoholic beverage control relating to brewpubs and alternating proprietorship arrangemen…Undecided90th GA · declared January 24, 2024 · Signed by Governor
- SF 401 Relating to sales of mixed drinks or cocktails for consumption off the premises and including effect…For90th GA · declared January 24, 2024 · Became law (new number)
- SF 408 Relating to the economic development authority, including certain tax credit programs, the Iowa wine…Undecided90th GA · declared January 24, 2024 · Became law (new number)
- SF 542 Relating to youth employment, providing for a minor driver’s license interim study committee, and ma…For90th GA · declared January 24, 2024 · Signed by Governor
- HF 641 Relating to the economic development authority, including certain tax credit programs, the Iowa wine…Undecided90th GA · declared January 24, 2024 · Became law (new number)
- HF 661 Providing for the issuance of annual statewide licenses for certain establishments offering food for…Against90th GA · declared January 24, 2024 · Signed by Governor
- HF 679 Relating to the economic development authority, including certain tax credit programs, the Iowa wine…Undecided90th GA · declared January 24, 2024 · Became law (new number)
- SF 381 Regarding special minor’s driver’s licenses, and making penalties applicableFor90th GA · declared January 24, 2024 · Died when the session ended
- HSB 594 HSB 594Undecided90th GA · declared January 24, 2024 · Became law (new number)
- SF 309 Authorizing cities to establish self-supported entertainment areasAgainst90th GA · declared February 16, 2023 · Died when the session ended
- SF 262 Relating to consumer data protection, providing civil penalties, and including effective date provis…Undecided90th GA · declared February 16, 2023 · Signed by Governor
- SSB 1071 SSB 1071Undecided90th GA · declared February 10, 2023 · Became law (new number)
- HF 251 Relating to requirements for and restrictions on special minor’s driver’s licenses, and making penal…For90th GA · declared February 10, 2023 · Died when the session ended
- HSB 134 HSB 134For90th GA · declared February 8, 2023 · Became law (new number)
- SF 191 Concerning alcoholic beverage control relating to alternating proprietorship arrangements for beer m…Undecided90th GA · declared February 4, 2023 · Became law (new number)
- HSB 105 HSB 105Against90th GA · declared January 31, 2023 · Died when the session ended
- HSB 58 HSB 58For90th GA · declared January 31, 2023 · Renumbered as HF 251
- SSB 1080 SSB 1080Undecided90th GA · declared January 31, 2023 · Became law (new number)
- SF 134 Providing for the issuance of an annual statewide license for a farmers market, including a license …Undecided90th GA · declared January 30, 2023 · Became law (new number)
- HF 80 Providing for the issuance of an annual statewide license for a farmers market, including a license …Undecided90th GA · declared January 25, 2023 · Became law (new number)
- SSB 1040 SSB 1040Undecided90th GA · declared January 19, 2023 · Became law (new number)
- HSB 23 HSB 23Undecided90th GA · declared January 19, 2023 · Became law (new number)
- HF 15 Establishing the pathways to education and employment reentry program to be administered by the comm…Undecided90th GA · declared January 19, 2023 · Died when the session ended
- HF 31 Prohibiting employers from entering into noncompete agreements with employees under specified circum…Undecided90th GA · declared January 19, 2023 · Died when the session ended
- HF 14 Relating to the minimum age for employment of persons by a retail alcohol licenseeFor90th GA · declared January 19, 2023 · Died when the session ended
- SSB 1032 SSB 1032Against90th GA · declared January 18, 2023 · Became law (new number)
- HSB 29 HSB 29Against90th GA · declared January 18, 2023 · Became law (new number)
- HF 42 Authorizing cities to establish self-supported entertainment areasAgainst90th GA · declared January 17, 2023 · Renumbered as HF 412
- HF 2431 Relating to the regulation of home-based businesses, including food establishments and home food pro…Undecided89th GA · declared May 24, 2022 · Signed by Governor
- HF 2340 Relating to public safety nuisances concerning licensed premises where alcoholic beverages, wine, or…Undecided89th GA · declared March 17, 2022 · Signed by Governor
- SF 2374 Concerning the regulation of food and beverages, relating to alcoholic beverage control and delivery…For89th GA · declared March 14, 2022 · Signed by Governor
- SF 2350 Relating to alcoholic beverage control and licensing, providing for fees, and including effective da…For89th GA · declared March 8, 2022 · Became law (new number)
- HF 2506 Relating to consumer data protection, providing civil penalties, and including effective date provis…Withdrawn89th GA · declared March 4, 2022 · Died when the session ended
- SF 2320 Relating to the delivery of restaurant food pursuant to a third-party food delivery serviceFor89th GA · declared February 18, 2022 · Died when the session ended
- HF 2408 Relating to the delivery of restaurant food pursuant to a food delivery platform, providing civil pe…For89th GA · declared February 16, 2022 · Died when the session ended
- HF 2379 Relating to alcoholic beverage control concerning the sale of beer and liquor for resaleFor89th GA · declared February 11, 2022 · Died when the session ended
- HF 2236 Authorizing the establishment of entertainment areas within self-supported municipal improvement dis…Against89th GA · declared February 11, 2022 · Died when the session ended
- HF 2314 Relating to the authority granted native distilleriesFor89th GA · declared February 10, 2022 · Died when the session ended
- HSB 688 HSB 688For89th GA · declared February 9, 2022 · Renumbered as HF 2408
- HF 2301 Relating to alcoholic beverage control and matters under the purview of the alcoholic beverages divi…Undecided89th GA · declared February 9, 2022 · Renumbered as HF 2531
- SF 2213 Relating to the delivery of restaurant food pursuant to a third-party food delivery serviceFor89th GA · declared February 9, 2022 · Renumbered as SF 2320
- SF 2190 Relating to the use of child labor for certain bakery machine occupations utilizing pizza dough roll…For89th GA · declared February 4, 2022 · Signed by Governor
- SF 2188 Eliminating specific requirements relating to no smoking signs or symbolsUndecided89th GA · declared February 4, 2022 · Died when the session ended
- SSB 3072 SSB 3072For89th GA · declared February 2, 2022 · Became law (new number)
- SF 2172 Relating to alcoholic beverage control concerning the sale of beer and liquor for resaleFor89th GA · declared February 2, 2022 · Died when the session ended
- HSB 649 HSB 649For89th GA · declared February 2, 2022 · Renumbered as HF 2379
- HSB 633 HSB 633Against89th GA · declared February 1, 2022 · Became law (new number)
- SSB 3030 SSB 3030Undecided89th GA · declared January 31, 2022 · Renumbered as SF 2188
- HSB 602 HSB 602Undecided89th GA · declared January 31, 2022 · Renumbered as HF 2301
- SF 2120 Relating to the authority granted native distilleriesFor89th GA · declared January 28, 2022 · Died when the session ended
- HSB 576 HSB 576For89th GA · declared January 26, 2022 · Renumbered as HF 2247
- SF 609 Relating to the administration and implementation of state taxation matters and credits, including e…For89th GA · declared April 26, 2021 · Died when the session ended
- SF 602 Providing for a one-time waiver or refund of certain license or permit fees collected by the alcohol…For89th GA · declared April 22, 2021 · Died when the session ended
- SF 408 Relating to the delivery of alcoholic beverages by retailersFor89th GA · declared April 21, 2021 · Became law (new number)
- SSB 1269 SSB 1269For89th GA · declared April 21, 2021 · Renumbered as SF 609
- HF 766 Relating to the delivery of alcoholic beverages by retailersUndecided89th GA · declared April 2, 2021 · Signed by Governor
- SF 542 Providing for a one-time waiver or refund of certain license or permit fees collected by the alcohol…For89th GA · declared March 5, 2021 · Renumbered as SF 602
- HF 638 Relating to the production and sale of food on the premises of a residence or farmers market, and ma…Against89th GA · declared March 2, 2021 · Died when the session ended
- HF 627 Relating to interchange fees charged by card issuersFor89th GA · declared March 2, 2021 · Died when the session ended
- SF 475 Providing for an annual transfer of moneys from the beer and liquor control fund and the uses of suc…For89th GA · declared February 26, 2021 · Became law (new number)
- SF 411 Providing a rebate on the renewal of certain licenses or permits for the sale of alcoholic beverages…For89th GA · declared February 24, 2021 · Renumbered as SF 542
- SF 364 Allowing certain deductions relating to the paycheck protection program loan forgiveness, and includ…For89th GA · declared February 22, 2021 · Died when the session ended
- SSB 1175 SSB 1175For89th GA · declared February 22, 2021 · Renumbered as SF 364
- HF 469 Relating to toilet facilities in establishments that serve alcoholic beveragesUndecided89th GA · declared February 17, 2021 · Died when the session ended
- HF 384 Relating to alcohol beverage control concerning certain class “C” liquor control licenses, hours of …For89th GA · declared February 17, 2021 · Signed by Governor
- SSB 1163 SSB 1163Undecided89th GA · declared February 16, 2021 · Became law (new number)
- HF 498 Relating to the practices of performing rights societiesFor89th GA · declared February 12, 2021 · Died when the session ended
- HSB 180 HSB 180For89th GA · declared February 10, 2021 · Died when the session ended
- SSB 1171 SSB 1171Undecided89th GA · declared February 10, 2021 · Became law (new number)
- HF 80 Relating to the operation of home bakeries licensed by the department of inspections and appealsAgainst89th GA · declared February 1, 2021 · Died when the session ended
- HF 297 Authorizing local alcohol licensing or permitting authorities to require training for employees who …Against89th GA · declared February 1, 2021 · Died when the session ended
- SF 84 Relating to the employment of unauthorized aliens and providing penaltiesAgainst89th GA · declared January 26, 2021 · Renumbered as SF 339
- HSB 90 HSB 90Undecided89th GA · declared January 26, 2021 · Became law (new number)
- HF 2540 Concerning alcoholic beverage control, establishing a charity beer, spirits, and wine event permit, …For88th GA · declared June 9, 2020 · Signed by Governor
- SSB 3201 SSB 3201Against88th GA · declared June 8, 2020 · Died when the session ended
- SF 2338 Relating to civil actions, including recoverable damages for medical expenses, evidence offered to p…For88th GA · declared June 5, 2020 · Signed by Governor
- HF 2397 Relating to closed captioning in places of public accommodation, and making penalties applicableAgainst88th GA · declared February 19, 2020 · Died when the session ended
- SF 2001 Relating to the operation of home bakeries licensed by the department of inspections and appealsAgainst88th GA · declared February 17, 2020 · Died when the session ended
- HF 2211 Relating to the operation of home bakeries licensed by the department of inspections and appealsAgainst88th GA · declared February 17, 2020 · Died when the session ended
- HSB 645 HSB 645Against88th GA · declared February 17, 2020 · Died when the session ended
- SSB 3127 SSB 3127Against88th GA · declared February 14, 2020 · Died when the session ended
- HF 2306 Relating to public safety nuisances concerning licensed premises where alcoholic beverages, wine, or…Against88th GA · declared February 14, 2020 · Died when the session ended
- HF 2156 Relating to the manufacturing of canned cocktails by a beer manufacturer and including effective dat…Undecided88th GA · declared January 30, 2020 · Became law (new number)
- HF 745 Relating to alcoholic beverage control and matters under the purview of the alcoholic beverages divi…Undecided88th GA · declared April 22, 2019 · Became law (new number)
- SF 618 Relating to alcoholic beverage control and matters under the purview of the alcoholic beverages divi…Undecided88th GA · declared April 16, 2019 · Signed by Governor
- SF 516 Relating to the employment of unauthorized aliens and providing penaltiesAgainst88th GA · declared April 1, 2019 · Died when the session ended
- SF 341 Relating to assistance animals and service animals in housing, service animals and service-animals-i…For88th GA · declared March 19, 2019 · Signed by Governor
- HF 648 Relating to sports gambling and wagering, by providing for fantasy sports contests and sports bettin…Undecided88th GA · declared March 18, 2019 · Became law (new number)
- HF 668 Concerning alcoholic beverage control, relating to limitations on business interests of certain manu…Undecided88th GA · declared March 13, 2019 · Signed by Governor
- HF 641 Relating to alcoholic beverage control and matters under the purview of the alcoholic beverages divi…Undecided88th GA · declared March 13, 2019 · Became law (new number)
- SF 510 Relating to franchisor-franchisee relationships for the purposes of certain employment laws and incl…For88th GA · declared March 12, 2019 · Became law (new number)
- SF 323 Relating to canned cocktails and including effective date provisions. Effective 5-10-19Undecided88th GA · declared February 27, 2019 · Signed by Governor
- SF 303 Relating to the replacement of a person’s driver’s license or nonoperator’s identification card on t…For88th GA · declared February 22, 2019 · Signed by Governor
- SF 277 Relating to manufacturers of alcoholic beveragesUndecided88th GA · declared February 21, 2019 · Died when the session ended
- SF 243 Relating to the employment of unauthorized aliens and providing penaltiesUndecided88th GA · declared February 19, 2019 · Renumbered as SF 516
- HSB 148 HSB 148Undecided88th GA · declared February 19, 2019 · Died when the session ended