Wyoming Beer Freedom Act Advances in Legislature

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A legislative committee has endorsed a bill that would allow microbrewers in Wyoming to sell their product at local events.

The Senate Corporations Committee voted 4-1 Thursday to recommend House Bill 76, which is titled "Wyoming Beer Freedom Act." The bill now goes to the full Senate for consideration.

Under the proposal, microbreweries could get 24-hour permits to sell their beer at a community event, such as a rodeo.

There are 37 microbreweries in the state.