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Hawaii

Grown in Hawaii Bill on Governor’s Desk

Awaiting gubernatorial action, S.B. 263 addresses the parameters under which the “Grown in Hawaii with Aloha” phrase may be used in advertising. Read More

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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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Massachusetts

MA Sales Termination Bill Intro’d

House Bill 440 relates to the termination of sales to wholesalers by suppliers of alcoholic beverages. Read More

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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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Arkansas

Off-Premise Container Size Addressed in AR

House Bill 1950 sets a minimum container size of sixteen ounces for beer to be sold for off-premises consumption. Read More

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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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Idaho

ID Revenue Redistribution Bill Signed into Law

Signed by the Governor, House Bill 232 authorizes over the course of three years, 5% of tax revenues derived from “strong beer” to be reallocated from the Idaho Grape Growers and Wine Producers Commission to the Idaho Hop Growers Commission. Read More

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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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West Virginia

Alcohol Licensees Sales Abilities Enhanced in WV

Passed by the legislature, House Bill 2025 provides liquor, wine, and beer licensees with new concepts developed during the State of Emergency utilizing new technology to provide greater freedom to operate in a safe and responsible manner. Read More

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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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Wisconsin

Online Sales for Pickup Bill Amended in WI

Amended prior to passing the Senate, S.B. 56 would allow most alcohol beverage retailers to make online or telephone sales of alcohol beverages to be picked up by the customer at parking spaces that are part of the retail licensed …Read More

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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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Wyoming

Wyoming Satellite Permit Bill Signed

Signed by the Governor, H.B. 159 increases from one to two the number of satellite permits that a local government may issue to a liquor manufacturer. Read More

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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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Texas

Texas Expanded Brewpub Priviliges Bill Amended

Amended in committee to remove contract brewing provisions, Senate Bill 1226 would allow brewpubs to conduct tastings and samplings at retailer locations. Read More

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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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Texas

Proposal Seeks to Abolish Texas ABC

Referred to subcommittee, House Bill 4069 and companion S.B. 1975 seek to abolish the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission and the transfer of the regulation of alcoholic beverages to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Read More

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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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Texas

Texas Brewers Guild and Director Honored

H.R. 565 honors Charles Vallhonrat and the members of the State Craft Brewers Guild for providing vital help to their neighbors during Winter Storm Uri. Read More

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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.

See Pete Johnson's Articles
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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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