Bill to Change Law for Homebrewing Comps in Iowa

Steven P · Post by **Steven P** » Tue Apr 02, 2013 8:23 am

Per their Facebook post I believe IBU has contacted the AHA already. We'll discuss it more tomorrow in the cabinet meeting.

Note that there is really no controversy in the legislature regarding this bill, it passed both chambers in initial form unanimously. They just have to get the amendments straight via committee and send the bill to Terry B for sig. The only question really is on timing of the passage into law.

The majority of the changes relate to the three tier system from what I can tell. That system has a powerful lobby, which should oddly enough help us little guys out in this case.

brownbeard · Post by **brownbeard** » Tue Apr 02, 2013 10:37 am

It looks like the law is sure to be passed. It is all about timing now. The amendment was actually a very minor wording change, which doesn't change the intent of the law in any way. So, it should be unanimous again. Then a governor's signature.

TappedOut · Post by **TappedOut** » Tue Apr 02, 2013 1:21 pm

Something to keep an eye on. Typically (but not always), new laws in the state go into effect July 1.

DrPaulsen · Post by **DrPaulsen** » Wed Apr 03, 2013 11:59 am

Is this issue going to affect our club comps?

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Something to keep an eye on. Typically (but not always), new laws in the state go into effect July 1.

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carrisr · Post by **carrisr** » Wed Apr 03, 2013 12:20 pm

Not likely, as they are not publicly advertised events, and generally take place at someone's home. Technically I suppose it's against the rules, but I can't imagine anyone would cry foul. Right now, it appears the recent change in enforcement is targeted against serving hombrew in bars. But time will tell.

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Is this issue going to affect our club comps?

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Steven P · Post by **Steven P** » Wed Apr 03, 2013 12:29 pm

Check out IBU's Facebook page, they have members who work in the state capitol. It appears this bill has passed and will go into effect 7-1-13 from what I can tell.

brownbeard · Post by **brownbeard** » Wed Apr 03, 2013 2:51 pm

This really is great news. We will be discussing this at the cabinet meeting tonight, among other things. Remember, all club members can attend a cabinet meeting. Understand that cabinet meetings are more like a business meeting than regular club meetings. And the business of the cabinet is first and foremost at the meeting.

tony b · Post by **tony b** » Wed Apr 03, 2013 4:39 pm

The House bill was amended by the Senate, and the House unanimously passed the amended version. The amendment allows homebrew to be taken anywhere, as long as it's not being sold or "offered in exchange for any type of consideration."

Bill History for HF 488

April 3, 2013 House concurred in Senate amendment H-1194. H.J. 742.
April 3, 2013 Passed House, ayes 99, nays none. H.J. 743.
April 3, 2013 Immediate message. H.J. 745.

Don't know if it has to go to the Governor for signature?

carrisr · Post by **carrisr** » Wed Apr 10, 2013 3:03 pm

This bill was signed into law today! WooHoo! Goes into effect on July 1.

tony b · Post by **tony b** » Wed Apr 10, 2013 4:13 pm

Hurray!

The power of the distributors lobby.

DaveCo · Post by **DaveCo** » Thu Apr 11, 2013 8:01 am

FYI - IPR was running a story this morning about El Bait shop pulling Jimmy Carter Night because of this old law. However they made no mention about the bill that was just signed, which I thought was odd. Great to hear that state moved quickly to fix this problem. Dave

Matt F · Post by **Matt F** » Thu Apr 11, 2013 8:41 am

I wonder if it Jimmy Carter at El Bait Shop could come back under the new law if people judged the best beer of the night. Were people buying beer before or was it a giveaway? That's where it is black and white.

CMLarrison · Post by **CMLarrison** » Thu Apr 11, 2013 11:29 am

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/articl ... ck_check=1

Post by **JimPotts** » Thu Apr 11, 2013 12:18 pm

They weren't buying, just sampling, which should be allowed under the new law.

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I wonder if it Jimmy Carter at El Bait Shop could come back under the new law if people judged the best beer of the night. Were people buying beer before or was it a giveaway? That's where it is black and white.

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Matt F · Post by **Matt F** » Thu Apr 11, 2013 3:36 pm

Sounds like the new law puts homebrewing in good shape. Would be fun to go to the party for re-opening of Jimmy Carter Happy Hour.