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Nebraska Legislature advances bill expanding self‑distribution for craft brewers and distillers
Summary
Lawmakers approved a committee compromise to raise craft distillers' self‑distribution limit to 3,500 gallons and expand off‑site retail locations to eight; a floor amendment to cut the increase failed and the bill advanced to enrollment and review.
Senators on the Nebraska Legislature advanced LB113 on a bipartisan vote after adopting a committee amendment that raises limits on in‑state craft distiller and brewer self‑distribution and increases the number of off‑site retail locations allowed.
The committee amendment, AM 02:32, increases the permitted self‑distribution cap for craft distillers to 3,500 gallons and raises the allowed number of retail/tasting locations from five to eight. The General Affairs Committee amendment was adopted on the floor by a recorded vote of 36 ayes and 3 nays, and the bill later advanced to enrollment and review on a 36‑aye, 5‑nay vote.
Supporters said the changes are intended to help small Nebraska businesses expand market access. Senator Curt Quick, sponsor of LB113, described the bill as “an economic development bill for these local businesses” and said it would help small distilleries and breweries reach more customers in their home districts.
Senator John Kavanagh, who voted for the…
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