Beer Tax Rate Change Advances in Hawaii
Passing their respective chambers, House Bill 887 and companion S.B. 1006 repeal the definition of draft beer and apply the same tax rate (0.54 cents/per wine gallon) to all beer. Read More
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HI House Passes Small Brewery Amendments
Passing the House, H.B. 546 would permit a small craft producer pub licensee to manufacture not more than 125,000 barrels of malt beverages on the licensee’s premises per year, allows brewpub licensees and small craft producer pub licensees to conduct …Read More
On-Premise Draught Changes on Tap in Hawaii
House Bill 1172 and companion Senate Bill 772 seek to repeal the requirement that there be attached a clear and legible notice, placard, or marker upon the faucet, spigot, or outlet wherefrom the draught beer is drawn. The bills also …Read More
Small Brewer Tax Credit Sought in Hawaii
H.B. 343 seeks to establish a small craft beer producer income tax credit. Read More
Tax Reduction Proposed in Hawaii
House Bill 887 and companion S.B. 1006 repeal the definition of draft beer and apply the same tax rate (0.54 cents/per wine gallon) to all beer. Read More
Production and Sales Changes Proposed in Hawaii
H.B. 546 and companion S.B. 773 would increase the annual production limit of small craft producer pub licensees to 125,000 barrels (from 60,000 barrels) and allow brewpub licensees and small craft producer pub licensees that manufacture beer solely in the …Read More
Minors Allowed On-Premise in Hawaii
Signed into law, House Bill 2410 allows brewpub and small craft producer pub licensees to allow minors, who are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian of legal drinking age, on the licensee’s premises. Read More
Hawaii Craft Tax Credit Bill Fails to Advance
Failing to advance from a House-Senate conference committee, H.B. 2656 sought to establish a small craft beer producer income tax credit. Read More
Hawaii Bill Expanding Sales and Distribution Dies
Dying at the close of the session, House Bill 2411 clarifies that a class 14 brewpub licensee or class 18 small craft producer pub licensee may conduct liquor sales at multiple, appropriately licensed premises; specifies that brewpubs and small craft …Read More
Legislation Allowing Minors in HI Breweries on Gov’s Desk
On the Governor’s desk for action, House Bill 2410 would allow brewpub and small craft producer pub licensees to allow minors, who are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian of legal drinking age, on the licensee’s premises. 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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