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HSB 710

A bill for an act modifying the number of class “C” retail alcohol licenses or special class “C” retail native wine licenses allowed for a native winery.

2025-2026 Regular Session

The bill changes how many Class C and special Class C native wine licenses Iowa native wineries may hold, setting new limits for license caps.

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2648.
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Bill Summary · HSB 710

Summary of Bill: HSB 710 (Session 2025-2026) – Iowa

Purpose and intent

  • This bill modifies the number of certain alcohol licenses available to native wineries in Iowa.
  • Specifically, it concerns class “C” retail alcohol licenses and special class “C” retail native wine licenses, restricting or adjusting the annual limits for native wineries.

Key provisions and changes

  • The primary change is the alteration of the allowable quantity of:
    • Class “C” retail alcohol licenses, and
    • Special class “C” retail native wine licenses
  • The bill sets new numeric limits (the exact new caps or ratios are not stated in the provided summary; the text would specify the revised maximums and any conditions tied to those limits).
  • The adjustment applies to native wineries, potentially affecting how many licenses they can obtain or hold within the state.

Who or what is affected

  • Native wineries in Iowa seeking to operate or expand retail alcohol sales under:
    • Class “C” licenses (general retail alcohol licenses) and/or
    • Special class “C” licenses specific to native wines
  • Stakeholders likely impacted include:
    • Native wineries and their operations
    • License applicants and holders
    • License distributors and retailers connected to native wine sales
    • State regulatory agencies overseeing alcohol licensing

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and referral:
    • Introduced on February 10, 2026 and referred to State Government.
  • Subcommittee process:
    • Subcommittee met on February 11, 2026; members: Lundgren, Baeth, and Smith.
    • Subcommittee recommended passage.
  • Committee action:
    • Subcommittee reported favorably on February 11–12, 2026.
    • Committee reported favorably on February 18, 2026; bill renumbered as HF 2648.
    • Committee vote: 18 Yeas, 3 Nays, 2 Excused (Feb 18, 2026).
  • Next steps:
    • As HF 2648, the bill would proceed to floor debate and potential passage by the Iowa House, then onward to the Senate (subject to Senate rules and amendments).

Practical impact to expect

  • If enacted, licensed native wineries would operate under revised caps for Class C and special Class C native wine licenses.
  • Potential outcomes include:
    • Greater or fewer licensing opportunities for native wineries, depending on whether the new limits increase or decrease the existing quota.
    • Impacts on market access for native wines and related retail operations.
    • Possible need for wineries to adjust business plans, licensing strategies, or cooperation with retailers to comply with new limits.

Note: The summary above reflects the information available from the bill’s action history and description. The exact numerical changes (the new license caps) would be specified in the bill’s text. Readers should consult the bill’s current text or final engrossed version (HF 2648) for precise figures and conditions.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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