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HB 3393

Authorizing a temporary foreign brewers import license

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Evan Hansen and 4 co-sponsors

HB 3393: Authorizing a Temporary Foreign Brewers Import License OverviewBill Number: HB 3393 Title: Authorizing a Temporary Foreign Brewers Import LicenseStatus: To House Governme

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Bill Summary · HB 3393

HB 3393: Authorizing a Temporary Foreign Brewers Import License

Overview

Bill Number: HB 3393
Title: Authorizing a Temporary Foreign Brewers Import License
Status: To House Government Organization
Introduced: February 26, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of HB 3393 is to establish a new temporary foreign brewers import license that would allow international breweries to sell their products directly to licensed retailers and distributors within the state. The bill aims to expand consumer choice and access to a wider variety of beer products, while also supporting economic opportunities for foreign brewers to enter the state's market.

Key Provisions

  • Creates a new "Temporary Foreign Brewers Import License" that would be valid for up to 1 year
  • Allows licensed foreign breweries to directly sell and ship their beer products to licensed retailers and distributors within the state
  • Requires foreign breweries to pay an annual license fee of $1,000 to obtain the temporary import permit
  • Mandates that foreign breweries comply with all state laws and regulations regarding the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages
  • Grants the state's Alcohol Beverage Control Board authority to promulgate rules and regulations for administering the new license program

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Foreign breweries would benefit by gaining direct access to sell their products in the state's beer market
  • Licensed retailers and distributors would have expanded product selection and supply options from international brewers
  • Consumers would potentially see greater variety and choice of beer brands available for purchase
  • The state government would generate new revenue from the $1,000 annual license fees paid by foreign breweries

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

HB 3393 was introduced in the state House of Representatives on February 26, 2025 and has been referred to the House Government Organization committee for initial consideration. If approved by the committee, the bill would then proceed to a full House vote. If passed by the House, it would move to the state Senate for further review and potential enactment. The bill's timeline and prospects for final passage remain to be determined as it works through the legislative process.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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