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Amended and passing second reading, H.B. 647 expands the definition of “beer” under the State’s liquor tax and liquor regulatory laws, to specify that the term includes an alcohol by volume of no less than 0.5 per cent and alcohol …Read More
House Bill 374 and companion S.B. 480 would alter the definition of “beer” to expressly exclude sake, cooler beverages, or any products of distillation, by whatever name known, that contain distilled spirits, alcoholic spirits, or spirits. Read More
House Bill 374 and companion S.B. 480 would alter the definition of “beer” to expressly exclude sake, cooler beverages, or any products of distillation, by whatever name known, that contain distilled spirits, alcoholic spirits, or spirits. Read More
Amended in House committee, Senate Bill 2331 seeks to expand the definition of “beer” to specify an alcohol by volume of no less than 0.5 per cent and to include alcohol seltzer beverages, while excluding certain other forms of distillation. Read More
Senate Bill 2331 and companion H.B. 2370 seek to expand the definition of “beer” to specify an alcohol by volume of no less than 0.5 per cent and to include alcohol seltzer beverages. Read More
H.B. 2189 would allow the direct shipment of beer and distilled spirits by manufacturers. Read More
Held in committee, H.B. 1618 would impose a .10 cent per drink surcharge on alcoholic beverages effective July 1, 2022. Companion legislation S.B. 2441 remains under consideration in the Senate. Read More
H.B. 2375 and companion S.B. 2344 seek to lower the threshold blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to .05 for the offense of operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant. Read More
Senate Bill 2289 provides for the direct shipping of beer and distilled spirits to consumers. Read More
H.B. 1618 seeks to impose a .10 cent per drink surcharge on alcoholic beverages effective July 1, 2022. Read More
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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