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Self-Distribution Expansion Proposed in Illinois

S.B. 2216 provides, among several provisions, that a class 3 brewer licensee who meets certain criteria may obtain a self-distribution exemption to allow the sale of not more than 77,500 (instead of 6,200) gallons of beer from each in-state or …Read More

IL Alc/Non-Alc Crossover Display Prohibition Floated

Senate Bill 2433 seeks to prohibit the display of any alcopop beverage in premises licensed to sell alcoholic liquor at retail adjacent to soft drinks, fruit juices, bottled water, candy, or snack foods portraying cartoons or youth-orientated photos. Read More

Direct to Consumer Bill Intro’d in IL

Senate Bill 2193 creates a brewer shipper’s license that allows a person with a brewer, class 1 brewer, class 2 brewer, class 3 brewer, or brewpub license or who is licensed to make beer under the laws of another state …Read More

IL Craft Tax Credit Amendments Considered in Committee

With proposed amendments under committee consideration, House Bill 4327 creates an income tax credit for Illinois licensed craft brewers and wine manufacturers awarded on the basis of costs related to the purchase of crops used in the manufacture of beer …Read More

IL Craft Tax Credit Considered in Committee

Assigned to committee, House Bill 4327 creates an income tax credit for Illinois licensed craft brewers and wine manufacturers awarded on the basis of costs related to the purchase of crops used in the manufacture of beer or wine that …Read More

Tax Credit Considered in IL

House Bill 4327 creates an income tax credit for Illinois licensed craft brewers and wine manufacturers awarded on the basis of costs related to the purchase of crops used in the manufacture of beer or wine that are grown and …Read More

Illinois Governor Signs Bill with BEER Act Provisions

Signed by the Governor, House Bill 2620, includes certain provisions of the Brewers Economic Equity & Relief Act. The legislation provides for continued curbside pick-up for all licensed brewers, addresses issues related to limited brewpub self-distribution, and codifies the …Read More

Illinois BEER Act Provisions Await Gubernatorial Action

House Bill 2620, amended to include certain provisions the Brewers Economic Equity & Relief Act, awaits action by the Governor. The legislation provides for continued curbside pick-up for all licensed brewers, addresses issues related to limited brewpub self-distribution, and …Read More

Illinois BEER Act Provisions Await Gubernatorial Action

House Bill 2620, amended to include certain provisions the Brewers Economic Equity & Relief Act, has been sent to the Governor. The legislation provides for continued curbside pick-up for all licensed brewers, addresses issues related to limited brewpub self-distribution, …Read More

BEER Act Provisions Before IL Governor

House Bill 2620, amended to include certain provisions of the Brewers Economic Equity & Relief Act, has passed the legislature. The legislation provides for continued curbside pick-up for all licensed brewers, addresses issues related to limited brewpub self-distribution, and …Read More

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Pete Johnson

State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

Pete Johnson serves as the State & Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA). He joined the BA at its inception in 2005, having previously worked as Programs Director for the Brewers Association of America. Before coming to the small brewing industry in 2001, Pete worked for 14 years with both state and federal elected officials in Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.

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