Senate panel backs bill letting licensed breweries open two remote taprooms

Feb 23, 2026

The Senate State Affairs Committee voted to send S 1301 to the floor with a do‑pass recommendation; the bill would let licensed brewers operate two remote taprooms instead of one. Owners who testified said the change would help small businesses and community fundraising.

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The Senate State Affairs Committee voted Feb. 23 to advance S 1301, a bill that would allow licensed brewers in Idaho to operate two remote taprooms (up from one). Senator Bernt, who introduced the bill, said he had worked with the Idaho Beer and Wine Commission on the language and that the change was intended to support small businesses.

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