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NY Brewery Supply Store Retail Bill Passes Senate

April 7, 2023

Now under Assembly consideration, Senate Bill 3459 would allow brewery supply stores to sell New York state labelled beer for off-premises consumption. Read More

Written By Pete Johnson , State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

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.

NM DWI Act Passes Committee

April 7, 2023

Substituted and passing committee, H.B. 470 would create the DWI Act, addressing a host of issues related to driving while intoxicated. Read More

Written By Pete Johnson , State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

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.

Interstate Shipping Bill Advances Falters in NM

April 7, 2023

Failing further consideration prior to adjournment, House Bill 343 sought to provide for the direct interstate shipping of beer. The direct beer shipment permit would have allowed two twelve-quart cases of beer to be shipped monthly to a New …Read More

Written By Pete Johnson , State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

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.

Alcohol Tax Increase Lands on NM Gov’s Desk

April 7, 2023

On the Governor’s desk, House Bill 547, comprehensive tax legislation would, in part, raise taxes on all alcoholic beverages with the excise tax imposed on beer manufactured or produced by a microbrewer and sold in this state as follows: eight …Read More

Written By Pete Johnson , State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

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.

NY .05 BAC Proposal Considered

April 7, 2023

A.B. 1627 seeks to lower the blood alcohol concentration required for driving while intoxicated from .08 of one per centum to .05, and for aggravated driving while intoxicated from .18 per centum to .12. Read More

Written By Pete Johnson , State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

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.

NH Nano License Repeal Proposal Back in Committee

April 7, 2023

Rereferred to committee, Senate Bill 137 repeals the nano brewery license and provides that beverage manufacturer license holders with an annual production under 2,500 barrels shall not enter into a contract brewing arrangement with a contract brewer if the licensee …Read More

Written By Pete Johnson , State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

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.

NH Nano Brewery Location Legislation Moves to Senate

April 7, 2023

Now under consideration in the Senate, House Bill 167 removes the requirement that nano breweries manufacture beverages in a public building. Read More

Written By Pete Johnson , State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

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.

Food, Events, and Tours Addressed in NJ Bill

April 7, 2023

Companions Assembly Bill 5270 and Senate Bill 3675 would allow craft alcoholic manufacturer licensees to sell non-alcoholic beverages and food or operate a restaurant on the licensed premises, coordinate with any food vendor, including food trucks, to provide food on …Read More

Written By Pete Johnson , State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

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.

MT Satellite Locations Legislation Gets Senate Hearing

April 7, 2023

The subject of a Senate hearing, House Bill 305 would allow manufacturers, including brewers, to own up to three retail licenses, one of which must be co-located at a manufacturing premises with two available for satellite locations. Read More

Written By Pete Johnson , State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

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.

MT ABV Increase Proposal Dies

April 7, 2023

Missing the transmittal deadline, S.B. 360 sought to amend the definition of certain beers to increase the limit on alcohol by volume from 14% to 19%. Read More

Written By Pete Johnson , State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

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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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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