BarefootFriar
Well-Known Member
I'm very hopeful, too. Of course, I live in a dry county so I'll not be affected either way. But I won't be living here forever (and it won't be dry forever), so I'm really hoping this gets passed.
Alabama Homebrew Legislation 2013
- Thread starter aubiecat
- Start date
Help Support Homebrew Talk:
Actually, you will be. Violations of the law are currently a felony with required prison time. Under the new provision, violations are dropped to a class C misdemeanor.
In the event that you were to be prosecuted, that is a very big difference!
Which is exactly why they will never pass it.
Can't be caught agreeing with the Dems. Evil. Communist/fascist home brewers.
Cheers!
BarefootFriar
Well-Known Member
The weird thing is that there are many places where running as a Democrat is about the only way to get elected. I'm talking about local offices, such as county commissioner, etc. It's a holdover from the days when Republicans were synonymous with carpetbaggers. Although the two parties have virtually reversed position over the past hundred years or so, some parts of the state are slow to catch up.
BarefootFriar
Well-Known Member
Oh, that's good. Thanks for the info.
OP
OP
aubiecat
Well-Known Member
The Alabama homebrew bill has been sponsored by republicans in the house and senate, so theres that.
![Craft A Brew - Safale S-04 Dry Yeast - Fermentis - English Ale Dry Yeast - For English and American Ales and Hard Apple Ciders - Ingredients for Home Brewing - Beer Making Supplies - [1 Pack]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fVGNh6JfL._SL500_.jpg)
OP
OP
aubiecat
Well-Known Member
We have gotten a heck of a lot of good coverage this year. I have had several people come up to me and ask "did you see that spot on the news about making homebrewing legal"?
I think it's going to happen this year.
It doesn't come easily. These guys don't just come knocking on the door wanting to do a report. Sometimes it takes a lot of calls to convince them there is interest.
If your local TV station/newspaper/radio show hasn't done a spot, call them up and ask them if they know about Right to Brew. If not, tell them you would be interested in seeing some coverage! They can direct inquiries to the e-mail form on the website, the twitter account, or the facebook page! Mac (the bill sponsor) is easily accessible to chat with them as well.
Here is another good radio spot on CNN!
http://cnnradio.cnn.com/2013/02/04/the-bible-belt-brouhaha-over-beer/?hpt=us_t2
KingRichard
Member
Of you live in Alabama, make sure all of your non-homebrewing friends call/email the legislators. If you know local leaders, ask them especially. Use the links and talking points that Huff has listed.
"we dare to defend our rights!"
"we dare to defend our rights!"
Good luck Bama. Just moved to Atlanta from Birmingham last year. While it's nice to not have to worry about brewing in the open, I do miss the camaraderie that comes with trying to get laws changed. I was on the phone every beer bill that came up and listening to legislative sessions while I worked. I even stomached all of Alvin Holmes ignoramous comments. Oh bama
StroudCreek
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- Oct 15, 2012
- Messages
- 107
- Reaction score
- 24
I am from Alabama, I don't live there now but my family does and I am only 20 miles away in GA. I have shared the FB page with all my friends and I know my dad will help support this bill.
It's like the Home Brew Superbowl!
Lots o' drama for us spectators!
Mississippi? Or Alabama?
Who's gonna be the last hold-out?
Stay tuned, and good luck!
Lots o' drama for us spectators!
Mississippi? Or Alabama?
Who's gonna be the last hold-out?
Stay tuned, and good luck!
It's like the Home Brew Superbowl!
Lots o' drama for us spectators!
Mississippi? Or Alabama?
Who's gonna be the last hold-out?
Stay tuned, and good luck!
LOL, I've been wondering the same thing.
My money is cautiously on MS as the MS hb bills have both passed through various committees in both the house and senate and are awaiting a floor vote. VERY quick! No guarantee it'll pass, but things look good. I of course have contacted multiple people whom allegedly 'represent' me and my county... haven't heard back from any of them!
The one thing we have going for us is our bill is effective immediately upon signature by the Governor, where the Mississippi Bills, if I have read them correctly, would not take effect until July 1.
I agree though, MS has done some magic. To have both bills on the calendar for a floor vote in under a month is some fast action. Our session opens at noon today. Hopefully we will see some rapid movement as well!
We have a large stack of these new posters ready to start distribution to bars, tap rooms, and other craft beer outlets all over the state! Be on the lookout for them to show up in your favorite place. If you're a regular there and want to help get one on the wall, shoot me a PM and I will make arrangements to get you a copy.
More press! Thanks to Gary Glass for taking some time to participate in this interview!
http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/blogs/editor/2013/02/which_2_states_ban_homebrewing.html
http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/blogs/editor/2013/02/which_2_states_ban_homebrewing.html
Even more press. Not sure if it's helpful or not, though...
http://cnnradio.cnn.com/2013/02/04/the-bible-belt-brouhaha-over-beer
Cheers!
http://cnnradio.cnn.com/2013/02/04/the-bible-belt-brouhaha-over-beer
Cheers!
coinhall09
Well-Known Member
Sadly I live in Alabama , but last weekend was my fist brew days , Saturday 5 gal cream ale , Sunday 3 gal blueberry mead . I don't know if it is becouse I'm younger than all the politicians voting agians it but I see no problem with home brewing for personal use . It's not like I'm cooking meth in my back yard ??? And has there been any big home brewing busts on cops ? Lol
KingRichard
Member
Make sure you call and email your representatives and the Governor. Also get your friends to do the same. We really need a full-court press on this. If you've never done anything political this is your chance.
No, there haven't. But there have been a few folks who were politely told that their activities were against the law and that it would be a good idea if they got rid of all their supplies and equipment. There was a homebrew store that was raided by what would basically be called a SWAT team of ABC officers. There was a Veteran who was arrested, had all his equipment and firearms confiscated, based on a neighbor's phone call that said it "Looked like he was making meth" that cost several thousand in legal fees.
So no, it's not a big deal, unless you are one of the unlucky few!
coinhall09
Well-Known Member
I did hear about the one store close to Birmingham that got busted but I herd they are open now just not selling ingredients , I didn't hear about that guy but if that happend to me I would be taking some one to court ( to get my guns back and to get money to get more homebrew stuff ) . Last semester in speech class a guy showed us how to check the progress of bills online and how to find our reps , but I can not remember the website . Do any of you guys know it ?
CGVT
Senior Member
Good news. Make those calls and send those emails.
From Right to Brew
Greetings homebrewers, craft beer fans, and everyone who believes in personal rights! The 2013 Alabama Legislative Session started this week. Representative Mac McCutcheon prefiled House Bill HB9 back in October, and as such, it got its First Reading on the first day of the session, Tuesday. It was referred to the House Economic Development & Tourism Committee, and we are hoping the committee will handle it as early as next week.
The big news of the day is that Senator Bill Holtzclaw filed SB171, so we now have an identical senate bill to run parallel with the house bill. This is a huge step for Right To Brew, as it is the first time we have had concurrent bills in both houses. Thanks to Senator Holtzclaw and the six cosponsors he secured are certainly in order! SB171 was referred to the Senate Job Creation and Economic Development Committee, and it, like HB9, could get handled by its committee as early as next week.
Since both bills are looking to be on committee agendas soon, be ready to show your support for ending the prohibition of homebrewing in Alabama. Be sure stay tuned to Twitter (https://twitter.com/AlaHomebrewing), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alabama-Homebrewers-Right-to-Brew/233531956681605), and our News page (http://www.alahomebrewing.org/news) for the most time-critical action alerts.
In other news, we have been getting a lot of news. As in good press! The word is definitely getting spread, and that's good for all of us!
Thanks to each of you for your support! Pass this along to your friends and family, and encourage them to help! We are going to need a lot of emails and phone calls to our legislators soon...
---
Right To Brew
From Right to Brew
Greetings homebrewers, craft beer fans, and everyone who believes in personal rights! The 2013 Alabama Legislative Session started this week. Representative Mac McCutcheon prefiled House Bill HB9 back in October, and as such, it got its First Reading on the first day of the session, Tuesday. It was referred to the House Economic Development & Tourism Committee, and we are hoping the committee will handle it as early as next week.
The big news of the day is that Senator Bill Holtzclaw filed SB171, so we now have an identical senate bill to run parallel with the house bill. This is a huge step for Right To Brew, as it is the first time we have had concurrent bills in both houses. Thanks to Senator Holtzclaw and the six cosponsors he secured are certainly in order! SB171 was referred to the Senate Job Creation and Economic Development Committee, and it, like HB9, could get handled by its committee as early as next week.
Since both bills are looking to be on committee agendas soon, be ready to show your support for ending the prohibition of homebrewing in Alabama. Be sure stay tuned to Twitter (https://twitter.com/AlaHomebrewing), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alabama-Homebrewers-Right-to-Brew/233531956681605), and our News page (http://www.alahomebrewing.org/news) for the most time-critical action alerts.
In other news, we have been getting a lot of news. As in good press! The word is definitely getting spread, and that's good for all of us!
Thanks to each of you for your support! Pass this along to your friends and family, and encourage them to help! We are going to need a lot of emails and phone calls to our legislators soon...
---
Right To Brew
homebrewdad
Well-Known Member
You beat me to the posting, CGVT! I am very pleased that we actually have concurrent bills this year. I think that we are finally going to make it.
CGVT
Senior Member
I know I'm in Arizona, but if there's anything I can do to help, please let me know. I hope you guys get this thing passed this year!
OP
OP
aubiecat
Well-Known Member
Really glad to see we have concurrent bills. That is a smart tactic.
This is sounding very good, getting started early and having concurrent. Crossing my fingers for you guys!
2 questions:
1) I always hear about Alabama's fight to legalize homebrew but what is going on in Mississippi? Is there no push at all in that state to legalize?
2) Is the limit of 15 gallons per quarter in Alabama enforceable or is that just to appease politicians on the fence? It seems that the only way they could enforce it would be if they made homebrewers become licensed...
1) I always hear about Alabama's fight to legalize homebrew but what is going on in Mississippi? Is there no push at all in that state to legalize?
2) Is the limit of 15 gallons per quarter in Alabama enforceable or is that just to appease politicians on the fence? It seems that the only way they could enforce it would be if they made homebrewers become licensed...
CGVT
Senior Member
I believe that Mississippi's bill has mad it through their senate.
15 gallons per quarter is as enforceable as the 200 gal per household Federal limit.
This is really a tough sell in Alabama. There Religious Right really has a strong influence on Alabama politics. There are many legislators that will vote no on any alcohol bill based on their religious convictions and for those that don't have strong beliefs it is a much safer political move to be anti-alcohol than pro-alcohol.
15 gallons per quarter is as enforceable as the 200 gal per household Federal limit.
This is really a tough sell in Alabama. There Religious Right really has a strong influence on Alabama politics. There are many legislators that will vote no on any alcohol bill based on their religious convictions and for those that don't have strong beliefs it is a much safer political move to be anti-alcohol than pro-alcohol.
