Ohio Franchise Bill Moves to Committee
Referred to committee, Senate Bill 138 seeks to exempt manufacturers producing less than 250,000 barrels of beer a year from the Ohio Alcohol Franchise Law. Read More
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VA Self-Distribution Statute Gets Implementation Funding
Previously signed by the Governor and now receiving implementation funding, H.B. 2258 establishes the Virginia Beer Distribution Company (operated by the Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services) that will provide all breweries with the ability to self-distribute up to …Read More
NC Alcohol Omnibus Idled in Committee
Stalled in House committee, S.B. 527, among a host of provisions, seeks to: exclude ready-to-drink cocktails from the mixed beverage charge; allow industry members to provide up to $600 (currently $300) worth of retailer advertising specialty items and product displays …Read More
BA Files Comments on Revised Federal Merger Guidelines
The Brewers Association (BA) submitted comments to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) concerning the agency’s revised draft Merger Guidelines. In the comments, the BA applauds the general direction of the revised guidelines and believes that if coupled with more rigorous …Read More
Retail Sales Bill Signed by CA Governor
Signed by the Governor, Senate Bill 269 seeks to authorize the holder of a beer manufacturer’s license, a winegrower’s license, a craft distilled spirits manufacturer’s license, or a brandy manufacturer’s license that holds any combination of those licenses for a …Read More
CA Tied-House Bill on Governor’s Desk
Before the Governor for action, Assembly Bill 546 seeks to revise tied-house restrictions related to paying, crediting, or compensating a retailer or retailers for advertising, display, or distribution service in connection with the advertising and sale of all alcoholic beverages, …Read More
Beer Manufacturer Tax Information Bill Becomes Law
Signed into law, Senate Bill 388 requires the State Board of Equalization (BOE) to make public, upon request, any information from a beer manufacturer tax return, including the name and address of the taxpayer that is not a natural person. …Read More
Michigan Looks to Allow Dogs in Breweries
House Bill 5005 would permit breweries to allow dogs inside at discretion of establishment under certain conditions. Read More
CA Black Brewers Recognition Adopted
Adopted by the Senate, S.R. 47 proclaims October 10, 2023, as Black Brewers Day and encourages Californians to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities to celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of Black brewers in California and the …Read More
Beer Manufacturer Tax Information Bill Headed to CA Governor
Passed by both legislative chambers, Senate Bill 388 requires the State Board of Equalization (BOE) to make public, upon request, any information from a beer manufacturer tax return, including the name and address of the taxpayer that is not a …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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