Readers respond: policy agenda

Results of an HBSDealer poll question reveal that lumberyard owners believe unfounded lawsuits are an area most in need of legislative reform.

More than half – 58% -- of readers said they would emphasize “protection from unfounded lawsuits” with a visiting legislator.

The actual question and results of the survey are listed below:

The NLBMDA is encouraging dealers to invite legislators to tour the yard. Which key issue would you emphasize most?

• Protection from unfounded lawsuits: 58%

• EPA Lead Rule reform: 12%

• Online sales tax fairness: 19%

• Other: 10%.

At press time, 67 readers participated in the poll. The poll is still open for responses.