The Alaska Senate unanimously passes Senate Bill 52 which changes rules and guidelines for breweries.

SB 52 reduces restrictions on breweries by allowing them to stay open longer and host a specific number or live-music events.

Currently, taprooms are required to close by 8 p.m., but SB 52 would allow them to stay open till 10 p.m. Also, SB 52 would allow venues to host up to four live-music concerts per year.

The bill is sponsored by Sen. Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna, and is now on its way to the Alaska House of Representatives.