New Mexico Excise Tax Hike Vetoed
New Mexico Senate Bill 378, a bill that would have increased the excise tax on beer sold in the state, was vetoed by the Governor.Read More
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Nevada Introduces Bill to Provide New and Old Rights to Craft Brewers
Assembly Bill 404 was introduced in Nevada and would allow small and independent craft brewers to self-distribute their products from their brewery to up to three wholly-owned taprooms, reauthorize direct-to-consumer shipping of beer and spirits, and allow for certain special …Read More
Hawaii Direct-to-Consumer Shipping Legislation Moves in Hawaii but Ultimately Fails
In Hawaii, House Bill 108, which would have authorized direct-to-consumer shipping for beer and spirits both in and out of the Islands, moved swiftly through five committees across two chambers between March 18-21. The Hawaiian Craft Brewers Guild along with …Read More
Movement in Florida to Allow Craft Brewers to Self-Distribute and Provide Certain Franchise Reforms
House Bill 499 would allow brewers producing up to 1000 barrels per year to self-distribute and allow for the smallest brewers (producing less than 1000 barrels per year) the opportunity to terminate a distributor contract with a process. The bill …Read More
Colorado Bill to Ban Credit Card Swipe Fees on Taxes and Tips Advances
Brewers Association State Government Affairs Director Sam DeWitt testified along with members of the Colorado Brewers Guild, the Colorado Restaurant Association, and others in the food and beverage profession to support House Bill 1282. The bill would exempt taxes and …Read More
5 Ways to Get Involved in State Government Affairs
Whether you are new to government affairs or a seasoned advocate, these five strategies for getting involved in state-level government affairs can help you get started on advocating for policy change.Read More
Georgia Introduces Bill Allowing for Limited Self-Distribution Rights
The Georgia Craft Brewing Guild’s signature legislation, Senate Bill 122, was heard in a subcommittee on February 26th. The bill, which allows craft brewers limited self-distribution rights, now awaits a hearing in the full Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee. …Read More
The Texas Craft Brewers Guild Champions “Beers for Steers” and Other Key Legislation
The Texas Craft Brewers Guild (TCBG) is leading the charge on three separate bills: Senate Bill 1554, known as “Beers For Steers,” would provide a tax credit for brewers who donate spent grain to ranches and farms within 100 miles …Read More
Ohio Seeks to Reform Franchise Laws
Ohio continues its effort to reform franchise law in the state with Senate Bill 23, a straight exemption from the state’s franchise law for brewers under 250,000 barrels of production a year. The bill is awaiting a hearing in the …Read More
Iowa Introduces Direct-to-Consumer Legislation for All Liquor
In Iowa, Senate Filing 245 pursues direct-to-consumer shipping for alcoholic liquor. The bill, characterized by lawmakers as a free market issue, seeks to expand the right to ship all liquor, rather than wine-only, to consumers in the state. Read More
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