Notable Bill in Effect July 1, 2012

Notable Bills July 1 2012

Infused Drinks Legal on July 1

This year, the standing appropriations bill (House File 2465) contained a provision legalizing the mixing, storing, and dispensing of mixed drinks, cocktails and alcohol infusions that are not for immediate consumption. Examples of these premixed drinks might include sangria or fruit-infused vodkas. Serving these drinks will become legal on July 1, 2012 for on-premises liquor licensees.
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News Briefing-Tuesday, July 3, 2012

  • Branstad cool to Medicaid expansion: WCFCOURIER
  • Flashing yellow arrow traffic signals now in Iowa: RADIO IOWA
  • Iowa seeing more boating fatalities this summer: GAZETTE
  • Iowa City shelter wins grant to help homeless vets: GLOBEGAZETTE
  • Crop conditions drop again in heat: RADIO IOWA
  • Young lawyers gain divers experience in small-town practices: GAZETTE
  • State wins one year freeze of No Child Left Behind standards: RADIO IOWA
  • Smoke from Colorado wildfires drifting over Iowa: GAZETTE
  • Insurance offer draws applause, criticism: GAZETTE
  • Creighton report shows Midwest economy is weakening: RADIO IOWA
  • Iowa groups oppose abortion emergency rules request: GAZETTE
  • DOT seeks input on interstate rest areas: GLOBEGAZETTE
  • Grassley 11th most mentioned senator; Harkin tied for 61st: QCTIMES
  • Health care ruling ensures $8.1M for Iowa health centers: SCJOURNAL
  • Policy makes it too hard for ex-felons to vote: SCJOURNAL

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