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Hawaii

Hawaii Direct Shipping Bill Stalls

Failing to advance from a second House committee, S.B. 65 sought to allow direct shipment of beer and spirits by certain licensees. Read More

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Pete Johnson served as the State & Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA) until 2024. 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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Hawaii

Grown in Hawaii Bill Advances

Passing the Senate, S.B. 263 addresses the parameters under which the “grown in Hawaii” phrase may be used in advertising. Read More

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Pete Johnson served as the State & Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA) until 2024. 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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Hawaii

Hawaii Direct Shipping Bill Advances

Passing the Senate and amended in House committee, S.B. 65 seeks to allow direct shipment of beer and spirits by certain licensees and requires the county liquor commissions to adopt rules and regulations. Read More

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Pete Johnson served as the State & Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA) until 2024. 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

Hawaii

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

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Pete Johnson served as the State & Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA) until 2024. 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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Hawaii

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

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Pete Johnson served as the State & Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA) until 2024. 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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Hawaii

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

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Pete Johnson served as the State & Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA) until 2024. 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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Hawaii

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

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Pete Johnson served as the State & Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA) until 2024. 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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Hawaii

Altering Beer Definition Proposed in HI

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

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Pete Johnson served as the State & Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA) until 2024. 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

Hawaii

Bill Looks to Increase HI Tax Surcharge

Advancing from first committee consideration, Senate Bill 1232 establishes an as yet undefined three-year surcharge on the liquor tax. Read More

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Pete Johnson served as the State & Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA) until 2024. 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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Hawaii

Alcohol Direct Ship Bill Moves in Hawaii

Passing initial committee consideration, S.B. 65 seeks to allow direct shipment of all forms of liquor, rather than just wine, by certain licensees and requires the county liquor commissions to adopt rules and regulations. Read More

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Pete Johnson served as the State & Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA) until 2024. 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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