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Tax Compliance Requirement Intro’d in IL

Senate Bill 2035 provides that a brewer who is a class 1 brewer, class 2 brewer, or brew pub licensee shall accurately measure the quantity of beer transferred into its final packaging container to determine the brewer’s tax liability by …Read More

ME Direct Shipping Bill Heads to Governor

Passing both legislative chambers, Senate Bill 133 clarifies that licensed Maine manufacturers of spirits, wine, malt liquor and low-alcohol spirits products may sell and ship their products to a person located in another state, as long as the sale and …Read More

Tax Surcharge Proposal Fails in HI

Failing to advance from committee, Senate Bill 1232 sought to establish a three-year surcharge on the liquor tax. Read More

BEER Act Intro’d in Illinois

H.B. 3495 and companion S.B. 532, the Brewers Economic Equity & Relief Act, would allow for the following provisions: limited brewpub self-distribution; permanent delivery for small alcohol producers; direct to consumer shipping for in-state and out-of-state brewers and distillers; and …Read More

HI Beer Definition Bill Passes Senate

Now under consideration in the House, Senate Bill 565 expands the definition of “beer” to specify an alcohol by volume of no less than 0.5 percent and to include alcoholic seltzer beverages. Read More

Indiana Distribution Bill Advances

Passing the Senate and referred to House Committee, Senate Bill 175 requires a primary supplier that wants to amend, cancel, terminate, or refuse to renew a distribution agreement entered into with a beer wholesaler to act in good faith, with …Read More

Hawaii .05 BAC Bill Advances

Passing the Senate, S.B. 754 proposes to lower the threshold blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for the offense of operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant from .08 to .05. Read More

Carryout Sales Addressed in IN Bill

Amended prior to passing the House, H.B. 1396 seeks to allow the holder of a food hall vendor’s permit and a retailer’s permit who also holds a permit for a small brewery, a farm winery, or an artisan distillery to …Read More

Interlock Device Bill Passes Senate

Under House consideration, Senate Bill 765 defines “highly intoxicated driver,” provides the evidentiary standard for establishing that a person was a highly intoxicated driver, and requires that ignition interlock devices be installed and maintained on all vehicles operated by anyone …Read More

Spirits Direct Shipping Considered in IA

House Bill 639 seeks to authorize the direct shipment and delivery of native distilled spirits. 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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