IA SF2138

Bill

A bill for an act relating to prohibited activities in the administration of alcoholic beverage control by the department of revenue, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SSB 3037.)

Introduced
01/28/2026

In Committee

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead

Introduced Session

91st General Assembly

Bill Summary

This bill relates to prohibited activities in the administration of alcoholic beverage control by the department of revenue (IDR). The bill specifies that not more than two members of the alcoholic beverages commission (member) shall directly or indirectly have an interest in alcohol-related enterprises, except as institutional investors. The bill prohibits a member from influencing, persuading, or inducing others to adopt political views of the member or favor any particular elective or appointive candidates. The bill prohibits the director of revenue from having any interest in alcohol-related enterprises, except as an institutional investor. The bill prohibits an IDR employee from licensing, permitting, or participating in the licensing or permitting of a person, business, or organization under the laws governing alcoholic beverages, if the employee has an ownership interest related to that person, business, or organization, or is in a position to exercise any control over the purchasing of alcoholic beverages through a position of employment with the person, business, or organization. The bill also prohibits an IDR employee from enforcing any law or rule governing alcoholic beverages against a person, business, or organization, if the employee has an ownership interest related to that person, business, or organization, or is in a position to exercise any control over the purchasing of alcoholic beverages through a position of employment with the person, business, or organization. The bill provides the director of revenue or an IDR employee who violates the bill shall, in addition to any other penalties provided by law, be subject to disciplinary action up to and including discharge from employment. The bill does not prohibit a member, the director of revenue, or an IDR employee from lawfully purchasing and keeping an alcoholic beverage in the person’s possession. The bill takes effect upon enactment.

AI Summary

This bill aims to strengthen regulations on individuals involved in the administration of alcoholic beverage control within the Department of Revenue (IDR) to prevent conflicts of interest and undue influence. Specifically, it limits the number of members on the alcoholic beverages commission (commission) who can have direct or indirect financial interests in alcohol-related businesses, with an exception for institutional investors (large, professional investment firms). It also prohibits commission members from using their position to promote their political views or support specific political candidates. Furthermore, the director of revenue is barred from having any interest in alcohol-related enterprises, again with the institutional investor exception. The bill also imposes restrictions on IDR employees, preventing them from licensing or enforcing laws related to alcoholic beverages if they have an ownership stake or control over alcohol purchasing for the businesses they are regulating. Violations of these provisions by the director or employees can lead to disciplinary action, including termination. Importantly, the bill clarifies that these restrictions do not prevent individuals from lawfully purchasing and possessing alcoholic beverages for personal use, and the changes take effect immediately upon enactment.

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

State Government (Senate)

Last Action

Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 163. (on 01/28/2026)

Official Document

https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF2138

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF2138
BillText	https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/SF2138.html

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HF2200	A bill for an act relating to prohibited activities in the administration of alcoholic beverage control by the department of revenue, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 587.)	Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 173.	Similar To
HSB587	A bill for an act relating to prohibited activities in the administration of alcoholic beverage control by the department of revenue, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 2200.)	House State Government Subcommittee (12:30:00 2/4/2026 RM 304)	Related
SSB3037	A bill for an act relating to prohibited activities in the administration of alcoholic beverage control by the department of revenue, and including effective date provisions.(See SF 2138.)	Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2138.	Related

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