Liquor Control Committee to Consider Two Bills

Oct. 17, 2019 /

WHAT: The House Liquor Control Committee, chaired by Rep. Jeff Pyle (R-Armstrong/Butler/Indiana), will hold a voting meeting to consider two proposals. They are measures to allow hotel liquor licenses issued before 1949 to be sold as restaurant licenses (House Bill 1617) and allow club licenses, just like restaurant licenses, to remain in safekeeping for up to two years and subsequent years for an additional fee (House Bill 1886).

House Liquor Control Committee Holds Hearing on Legislation to Repeal Flexible Pricing

Sep. 10, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeff Pyle (R-Armstrong/Butler/Indiana), majority chairman of the House Liquor Control Committee, and other members of the committee held a public hearing today to gather testimony on Rep. Jesse Topper’s (R-Bedford/Fulton/Franklin) proposal to repeal the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board’s (PLCB) flexible pricing ability.

House Liquor Control Committee Gathers to Discuss Customer Convenience Permits Legislation

Aug. 27, 2019 /

FAYETTE COUNTY – Seeking to make beer and wine more accessible and convenient for residents to purchase, Rep. Jeff Pyle (R-Armstrong/Butler/Indiana), majority chairman of the House Liquor Control Committee, and other members of the committee held a public hearing to discuss Rep. Matt Dowling’s (R-Fayette/Somerset) Customer Convenience Permit legislation, House Bill 1644.

House Liquor Control Committee Hosting Public Hearing on Hotel Liquor License Conversion

Jul. 22, 2019 /

WHAT: Rep. Jeff Pyle (R-Armstrong/Butler/Indiana), chairman of the House Liquor Control Committee, and other members of the committee will hold a public hearing on legislation to address liquor license availability. House Bill 1617 will enable holders of hotel licenses, issued prior to 1949, the opportunity to convert them to restaurant liquor licenses, which would enable them to be transferred to another location in the county.

Lawmakers Hear Concerns on New Brewery Tax Policy

Apr. 23, 2019 /

PITTSBURGH – Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington), along with Rep. Jeff Pyle (R-Armstrong/Butler/Indiana), chairman of the state House Liquor Control Committee, led the way in hosting a House Liquor Control Committee public hearing at Spoonwood Brewery to discuss a new “taproom tax” set to take effect July 1.

Mihalek to Host House Liquor Control Committee Hearing to Address Taproom Tax

Apr. 22, 2019 /

WHAT: Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) will host a public hearing of the House Liquor Control Committee. The purpose of the hearing is to examine the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue’s recent tax bulletin, which requires Pennsylvania breweries to collect the state’s 6% sales tax on every portion of beer sold (pints, growlers, etc.). The application of this tax is set to go into effect July 1.

Pyle Named Chairman of the House Liquor Control Committee

Jan. 03, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Entering his 14th year representing residents of the 60th Legislative District, Rep. Jeff Pyle (R-Armstrong/Butler/Indiana) will be taking the lead as majority chairman of the House Liquor Control Committee for the 2019-20 Legislative Session. Pyle previously served in a similar capacity with the House Gaming Oversight Committee.

Pyle Announces Holiday District Office Hours

Dec. 13, 2018 /

FORD CITY – Rep. Jeff Pyle’s (R-Armstrong/Butler/Indiana) district office hours will temporarily change due to the upcoming holidays. Both the Ford City and Sarver district offices will be closed Dec. 24-27, and Dec. 31. The Ford City district office will be open from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday, Dec. 28, for any urgent matters.

Pyle to Host Second Legislative Open House at His Ford City District Office

Dec. 12, 2018 /

WHAT: Rep. Jeff Pyle (R-Armstrong/Butler/Indiana) is hosting his second Legislative Open House at his Ford City district office. The open house gives the public a great opportunity to meet Pyle and his district office staff and receive information about the state-related services he can provide for them.

Pyle to Host Annual Legislative Open House at His Sarver District Office

Dec. 05, 2018 /

WHAT: Rep. Jeff Pyle (R-Armstrong/Butler/Indiana) is hosting his Annual Legislative Open House at his Sarver district office. The open house gives the public a great opportunity to meet Pyle and his district office staff and receive information about the state-related services he can provide for them.

Pyle, White Announce Safety Grants Awarded to Area School Districts

Oct. 31, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeff Pyle (R-Armstrong/Butler/ Indiana) and Sen. Don White (R-Armstrong/Butler/Indiana/Westmoreland) announced that several local school districts were each awarded a $25,000 state grant this week which will help them further develop their student safety policies to better protect its students.