Senate approves 'red tape' rollback bill, sparking debate over agency oversight and small-business relief

The Georgia Senate passed Senate Bill 28, a package of rulemaking changes dubbed the Red Tape Rollback Act of 2025, after extended debate and an amendment to limit requests for small-business reviews. Sponsor Senator Dolezal introduced the measure and secured final passage by a 33–22 vote.

The bill requires agencies to perform regular rule reviews every four years, creates a process for small-business impact analyses when requested, and requires an economic impact analysis for administrative rules projected to cost $1 million or more over five years. It also changes how the legislature may object to agency rules and adds a ratification step for certain high-cost rules. "This is the Red Tape Rollback Act of 2025," Senator Dolezal said on the floor, urging colleagues to support what he described as accountability…