UAC member survey – Summer 2025

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UAC works closely with Tolar Capitol Partners, monitoring and reporting weekly during each legislative session through Capitol Connection updates. These e-newsletters also include short surveys to "take the pulse" of UAC members on current legislative and industry issues.

If you work for a UAC member company and would like to be added to this email list, please contact us at office@georgiauac.com or 706-750-0350.

Q: As lawmakers face Crossover Day, which topic is of most interest to you?

48%...Lawsuit reforms to stop jackpot jury awards and improve insurance rates

26%...Continued reduction to state income taxes

16%...Hurricane Helene relief bills to help those impacted by devastating damage

6%.....Changes to CUVA to help protect farmland in production

4%.....Pesticide labeling process clarification to help keep these products available

Q: What action would you like to see taken on cell phones in schools?

70%...I support prohibiting students in K - 8 grades from using cell phones during school hours

26%...I think they should only be used by students in the classroom/approved by the teacher

4%.....I do not have a problem with students having personal cell phones during school hours

Q: As the lawsuit reform bill gets close to a vote, which best reflects your perspective on these potential policy changes?

56%...Law changes are needed to help reduce insurance cost increases.

40%...Jackpot payouts are encouraging false or exaggerated claims. It needs to stop.

4%.....Making "one call, that's all" trial lawyers mad makes me happy.

Q: Have you ever thought about running for public office?

74%...Nope...not a chance!

11%....Yes, serving as a State Representative/Senator is of interest to me.

10%....Yes, serving at the City/County level would be interesting.

5%......Yes, I think serving in the U.S. Congress would be rewarding.

0%......Yes, I would like to serve in a Georgia statewide office.

Q: Which of the following issues is creating the most concern for your business?

52%...Increased cost of inputs (energy, equipment, chemicals/fertilizer)

24%...A shortage of workers/retaining workers

19%...Insurance coverage and fear of frivolous lawsuits

5%.....Impact of taxes and fees on business operations

Bryan Tolar is Principal of Tolar Capitol Partners, working in various ag-related industries as well the Georgia General Assembly, the Executive Branch, and numerous regulatory agencies.