LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Two bills under legislative review could expand Nebraska’s craft-brewing industry while boosting tourism and economic development.

The General Affairs Committee heard testimony Monday on the measures by Sen. Ken Schilz of Ogallala.

One bill aims to boost the market for Nebraska-grown barley and hops by offering a non-refundable tax credit to breweries using Nebraska-grown crops.

Brian Podwinski of Nebraska Malt says the bill would help the state’s barley growers keep competitive prices with larger, more cost-effective operations out of state.

The second bill would allow restaurants to sell growlers of craft beers to customers for off-site consumption. Current law only allows for growlers to be sold if the beer is brewed on the premises.