New Poll Shows Overwhelming Support for Regulatory Reform, Red Tape Rollback
Atlanta, Georgia—Today Americans for Prosperity-Georgia (AFP-GA) released new polling showing bipartisan popular support for regulatory reform and the Red Tape Rollback Act, which was heard in the House Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight Committee hearing last week.
The poll, administered by Landmark Communications surveyed 500 likely voters across the Peach State from March 3 to March 5.
A commanding 74% of respondents agree that new state regulations that could have a major impact on Georgia’s economy should require the approval of the General Assembly before going into effect. That includes 74% of self-identified Democrats.
Further, 74% of respondents agree that Georgia state agencies should be required to review rules and regulations every four years to determine if any could be modified or eliminated to reduce red tape on small businesses. 59% of self-identified Democrats also agreed.
At the same time, when asked about what issue was of greatest concern, 54% of respondents selected fiscal or economic issues, with inflation continuing to be top of mind for Georgians’ at 25%.
AFP-GA State Director Tony West issued the following statement:
“This poll confirms that Georgians of all stripes are ready to embrace regulatory reform and all the benefits that come with it. From increasing transparency and government accountability, to restoring checks and balances in Atlanta, to unleashing the full economic potential of Georgia’s small business owners, it’s clear that the Red Tape Rollback Act is not only good policy, it’s good politics.”
Senator Greg Dolezal (SD-27), lead sponsor of the Red Tape Rollback Act, also reacted to the polling:
“This polling shows what we already know, all Georgians, regardless of party, can be affected by onerous or outdated regulations. My bill will help ensure all Georgians can strive for their individual economic pursuits without undue burden from their state government.”
Read the polling memo here.
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