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HB 276: BEER – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding brewers’ licenses.

Amends Idaho beer laws to equalize treatment of in-state and out-of-state small brewers (≤30,000 barrels/year), clarifying licensing for retail sales and wholesaling while requiring physical in-state warehouse presence for inspection and regulatory compliance.

Status

Signed by Governor (March 20, 2025) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced February 19, 2025

Sponsors

  • STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Committees

  • JRA for Printing

Bill history

  • March 10, 2025 — Senate: Read second time; filed for Third Reading
  • March 13, 2025 — Senate: Read third time in full – PASSED - 19-12-4AYES – Anthon, Bernt, Bjerke, Blaylock, Cook, Den Hartog, Goodrich(Rabe), Guthrie, Harris, Lakey, Ricks, Ruchti, Semmelroth, Shippy, Taylor, Toews, VanOrden, (passed)
  • March 17, 2025 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
  • March 17, 2025 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
  • March 17, 2025 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
  • March 18, 2025 — Senate: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
  • March 19, 2025 — Senate: Delivered to Governor at 11:33 a.m. on March 18, 2025
  • March 20, 2025 — Senate: Reported Signed by Governor on March 19, 2025 Session Law Chapter 112 Effective: 03/19/2025

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