Iowa Vote on Iowa Brewery Equality Bill (SF2091)

Lower Case T · Post by **Lower Case T** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 6:48 pm

Not sure about this one. This could be from last year. Senator Black has now said he'd like to cap it at 10 % ABW. We're working on a "form letter" to send to the representatives to try and get back some of this ABW. it went from 20 to 17 last year. then this year it went from 12 to 10. the senate seems to have OK'd 12 but the house wants 10. thats the word on the street anyway.

But I hope this info is absolutely correct.

On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 6:20 PM, tony b <brew-events@crbeernuts.org (brew-events@crbeernuts.org)> wrote:

Here's the House version, note the "on premise" provision:

House File 21 - Introduced

HOUSE FILE
BY ZIRKELBACH

Passed House, Date Passed Senate, Date
Vote: Ayes Nays Vote: Ayes Nays
Approved

A BILL FOR

1 An Act allowing certain manufacturers of beer to sell higher
2 alcohol content beer for consumption on the premises of the
3 manufacturer.
4 BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:
5 TLSB 1080HH 83
6 ec/nh/5

PAG LIN

1 1 Section 1. Section 123.130, unnumbered paragraph 3, Code
1 2 2009, is amended to read as follows:
1 3 A person who holds a special class "A" permit for the same
1 4 location at which the person holds a class "C" liquor control
1 5 license or class "B" beer permit may manufacture and sell beer
1 6 and high alcohol content beer to be consumed on the premises,
1 7 and may sell beer to a class "A" permittee for resale
1 8 purposes. For purposes of this section, "high alcohol content
1 9 beer" means beer with an alcohol content by weight of more
1 10 than five percent, but less than twenty percent.
1 11 EXPLANATION
1 12 This bill allows a person who holds a special class "A"
1 13 permit for the same location at which the person holds a class
1 14 "C" liquor control license or class "B" beer permit to
1 15 manufacture and sell high alcohol content beer to be consumed
1 16 on the premises. High alcohol content beer is defined as beer
1 17 with an alcohol content by weight of more than 5 percent but
1 18 less than 20 percent.
1 19 LSB 1080HH 83
1 20 ec/nh/5

Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy! Ben Franklin

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Prost!
Travis Scheidecker
Head Brewer
Third Base Brewery
500 Blairs Ferry Rd NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Tel. 319-378-9090 Fax: 319-378-9697
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Post by **JimPotts** » Wed Feb 10, 2010 1:53 pm

Nice picture in the Gazette, btw. -Jim

On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 6:52 PM, Lower Case T <brew-events@crbeernuts.org (brew-events@crbeernuts.org)> wrote:

Not sure about this one. This could be from last year. Senator Black has now said he'd like to cap it at 10 % ABW. We're working on a "form letter" to send to the representatives to try and get back some of this ABW. it went from 20 to 17 last year. then this year it went from 12 to 10. the senate seems to have OK'd 12 but the house wants 10. thats the word on the street anyway.

But I hope this info is absolutely correct.

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Lower Case T · Post by **Lower Case T** » Wed Feb 10, 2010 2:14 pm

Thanks! They got my bad side though...... My face

On Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 2:02 PM, JimPotts <brew-events@crbeernuts.org (brew-events@crbeernuts.org)> wrote:

Nice picture in the Gazette, btw. -Jim

On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 6:52 PM, Lower Case T brew-events@crbeernuts.org (brew-events@crbeernuts.org))> wrote:

: Not sure about this one. This could be from last year. Senator Black has now said he'd like to cap it at 10 % ABW. We're working on a "form letter" to send to the representatives to try and get back some of this ABW. it went from 20 to 17 last year. then this year it went from 12 to 10. the senate seems to have OK'd 12 but the house wants 10. thats the word on the street anyway.

But I hope this info is absolutely correct.

--
Prost!
Travis Scheidecker
Head Brewer
Third Base Brewery
500 Blairs Ferry Rd NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Tel. 319-378-9090 Fax: 319-378-9697
http://twitter.com/3rdBaseBrewery

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daveR · Post by **daveR** » Thu Feb 11, 2010 2:23 pm

Iowa Beer Equality Bill Supporters:

Representative Mark Smith (D-District #43) has offered an amendment H 8084 to SF 2088 that would end up striking the provisions for high alcohol beer. It will be debated this afternoon - 5:30 p.m. in the House.
You need to call or e-mail your House member and ask them to oppose the Smith Amendment -- this is a free/open vote in the Democratic Caucus which means they will not be persuaded how to vote.
Representative Smith is concerned about increased consumption and substance abuse.

Calls or emails should be made to ALL House members! House switchboard - 515.281.3221 or find e-mail addresses at http://www3.legis.state.ia.us/ga/legisl ... ch=h&ga=83

Lower Case T · Post by **Lower Case T** » Thu Feb 11, 2010 2:28 pm

Yes! Please send emails.

One main point to focus on is the fact that these beers are already in our market! You can buy high proof beer at HyVee. . This bill simply levels the playing field to allow Iowa Brewers to produce beers that we are forced to compete against but can't produce.

Other main points:

Really? Come on now. Some freaking teenager or drunk is gonna buy a $10 bottle of RIS when there is a $ 15 dollar case of bud light or a $10 gallon of vodka right next to it? Not to mention the fact that their sensitive taste buds wouldn't allow something that delicious past their lips anyway.

Or something like that.

If anyone would like I could forward you the letter that I sent. It would need to be eddited to fit your email, but might be a start.

email me at 3bbrewer@gmail.com (3bbrewer@gmail.com)

On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 2:23 PM, daveR <brew-events@crbeernuts.org (brew-events@crbeernuts.org)> wrote:

Iowa Beer Equality Bill Supporters:

Representative Mark Smith (D-District #43) has offered an amendment H 8084 to SF 2088 that would end up striking the provisions for high alcohol beer. It will be debated this afternoon - 5:30 p.m. in the House.
You need to call or e-mail your House member and ask them to oppose the Smith Amendment -- this is a free/open vote in the Democratic Caucus which means they will not be persuaded how to vote.
Representative Smith is concerned about increased consumption and substance abuse.

Calls or emails should be made to ALL House members! House switchboard - 515.281.3221 or find e-mail addresses at http://www3.legis.state.ia.us/ga/legislators.do?ch=h&ga=83

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Prost!
Travis Scheidecker
Head Brewer
Third Base Brewery
500 Blairs Ferry Rd NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Tel. 319-378-9090 Fax: 319-378-9697
http://twitter.com/3rdBaseBrewery

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Lower Case T · Post by **Lower Case T** » Thu Feb 11, 2010 2:41 pm

Here is the bill and the amendment.......http://coolice.legis.state.ia.us/Cool-ICE/default.asp?Category=BillInfo&Service=Billbook&hbill=H8084&ga=83

On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 2:28 PM, Travis Scheidecker <3bbrewer@gmail.com (3bbrewer@gmail.com)> wrote:

Yes! Please send emails.

One main point to focus on is the fact that these beers are already in our market! You can buy high proof beer at HyVee. . This bill simply levels the playing field to allow Iowa Brewers to produce beers that we are forced to compete against but can't produce.

Other main points:

Really? Come on now. Some freaking teenager or drunk is gonna buy a $10 bottle of RIS when there is a $ 15 dollar case of bud light or a $10 gallon of vodka right next to it? Not to mention the fact that their sensitive taste buds wouldn't allow something that delicious past their lips anyway.

Or something like that.

If anyone would like I could forward you the letter that I sent. It would need to be eddited to fit your email, but might be a start.

email me at 3bbrewer@gmail.com (3bbrewer@gmail.com)

On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 2:23 PM, daveR <brew-events@crbeernuts.org (brew-events@crbeernuts.org)> wrote:
Iowa Beer Equality Bill Supporters:

Representative Mark Smith (D-District #43) has offered an amendment H 8084 to SF 2088 that would end up striking the provisions for high alcohol beer. It will be debated this afternoon - 5:30 p.m. in the House.
You need to call or e-mail your House member and ask them to oppose the Smith Amendment -- this is a free/open vote in the Democratic Caucus which means they will not be persuaded how to vote.
Representative Smith is concerned about increased consumption and substance abuse.

Calls or emails should be made to ALL House members! House switchboard - 515.281.3221 or find e-mail addresses at http://www3.legis.state.ia.us/ga/legislators.do?ch=h&ga=83

--
Prost!
Travis Scheidecker
Head Brewer
Third Base Brewery
500 Blairs Ferry Rd NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Tel. 319-378-9090 Fax: 319-378-9697
http://twitter.com/3rdBaseBrewery

--
Prost!
Travis Scheidecker
Head Brewer
Third Base Brewery
500 Blairs Ferry Rd NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Tel. 319-378-9090 Fax: 319-378-9697
http://twitter.com/3rdBaseBrewery

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brownbeard · Post by **brownbeard** » Thu Feb 11, 2010 3:40 pm

Representative Tyler Olson has assured me he will vote no on the amendment.

On Thu 02/11/10 2:46 PM , "Lower Case T" brew-events@crbeernuts.org sent:

Here is the bill and the amendment.......http://coolice.legis.state.ia.us/Cool-ICE/default.asp?Category=BillInfo&Service=Billbook&hbill=H8084&ga=83

On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 2:28 PM, Travis Scheidecker <3bbrewer@gmail.com ([url=javascript:top.opencompose('3bbrewer@gmail.com','','','')]3bbrewer@gmail.com[/url])> wrote:
: Yes! Please send emails.

One main point to focus on is the fact that these beers are already in our market! You can buy high proof beer at HyVee. . This bill simply levels the playing field to allow Iowa Brewers to produce beers that we are forced to compete against but can't produce.

Other main points:

Really? Come on now. Some freaking teenager or drunk is gonna buy a $10 bottle of RIS when there is a $ 15 dollar case of bud light or a $10 gallon of vodka right next to it? Not to mention the fact that their sensitive taste buds wouldn't allow something that delicious past their lips anyway.

Or something like that.

If anyone would like I could forward you the letter that I sent. It would need to be eddited to fit your email, but might be a start.

email me at 3bbrewer@gmail.com ([url=javascript:top.opencompose('3bbrewer@gmail.com','','','')]3bbrewer@gmail.com[/url])

On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 2:23 PM, daveR [url=javascript:top.opencompose('brew-events@crbeernuts.org','','','')]brew-events@crbeernuts.org[/url])> wrote:
: Iowa Beer Equality Bill Supporters:

Representative Mark Smith (D-District #43) has offered an amendment H 8084 to SF 2088 that would end up striking the provisions for high alcohol beer. It will be debated this afternoon - 5:30 p.m. in the House.
You need to call or e-mail your House member and ask them to oppose the Smith Amendment -- this is a free/open vote in the Democratic Caucus which means they will not be persuaded how to vote.
Representative Smith is concerned about increased consumption and substance abuse.

Calls or emails should be made to ALL House members! House switchboard - 515.281.3221 or find e-mail addresses at http://www3.legis.state.ia.us/ga/legislators.do?ch=h&ga=83

--
Prost!
Travis Scheidecker
Head Brewer
Third Base Brewery
500 Blairs Ferry Rd NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Tel. 319-378-9090 Fax: 319-378-9697
http://twitter.com/3rdBaseBrewery

--
Prost!
Travis Scheidecker
Head Brewer
Third Base Brewery
500 Blairs Ferry Rd NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Tel. 319-378-9090 Fax: 319-378-9697
http://twitter.com/3rdBaseBrewery

LCT

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daveR · Post by **daveR** » Thu Feb 11, 2010 3:52 pm

brownbeard wrote:Representative Tyler Olson has assured me he will vote no on the amendment.

Same with me, but none of the others have replied. Hopefully they're getting hammered with opposition emails/calls.

daveR · Post by **daveR** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 1:03 pm

I received email from Nick Wagner today. According to him Rep. Smith is likely to withdraw his amendment.

David,
Thanks for the email. It is my understanding that Rep. Smith will most likely withdraw his amendment and the limit for distribution and sale will be increased to 12%. I am planning on supporting this change.

Thanks,
Nick

Nick Wagner
House District 36

brownbeard · Post by **brownbeard** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 1:11 pm

I have a good feeling about this. I think we are going to get it through.

tony b · Post by **tony b** » Sat Feb 13, 2010 11:39 am

If you didn't get the word, this amendment was not going to receive further consideration. So, in lay terms - it's dead!

Good work to all!!

tompb · Post by **tompb** » Sun Feb 28, 2010 2:50 pm

Has there been any update on the bill? Any bill not voted on by Friday is dead. If nothing has happened we need to flood our representatives with e-mails again.

daveR · Post by **daveR** » Sun Feb 28, 2010 3:06 pm

Last I heard was that the senate passed the bill on Thursday night. They passed a change to the beer section to make it effective immediately instead of waiting until July. So, I guess it's back in the House.

carrisr · Post by **carrisr** » Fri Mar 05, 2010 5:13 pm

If this is still attached to bill 2088 then it has passed the house and is now on to the Governor for his sig! The description I got didn't have any of the ammendments.
Randy

brownbeard · Post by **brownbeard** » Mon Mar 08, 2010 10:51 am

SF 2088 did indeed pass the house and senate, and is on to the governor for signature. It does include the high alcohol beer provisions. And as this was sort of a pet bill for Culver, all indications are that it will be signed immediately. This will be a great time for brewers and beer enthusiast in Iowa.

Cedar Rapids Brewing Society