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Legislator > Buck Newton
State Senator
Buck Newton
(R) - North Carolina
North Carolina Senate District 04
In Office - Started: 01/01/2023
contact info
Capitol Office
Legislative Office Building
300 N. Salisbury St.
Raleigh, NC 27603
300 N. Salisbury St.
Raleigh, NC 27603
Phone: 919-733-5878
| Bill | Bill Name | Summary | Progress |
|---|---|---|---|
| S245 | Expand Remote Drivers License Services | AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL REMOTE RENEWALS OF DRIVERS LICENSES, TO ELIMINATE THE DRIVING LOG REQUIREMENT AND AUTHORIZE REMOTE ISSUANCE FOR FULL PROVISIONAL LICENSES, TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION RELATED TO POSSESSION OF EMBALMING FLUID, AND TO MAKE VARIOUS APPROPRIATIONS. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| S153 | North Carolina Border Protection Act | AN ACT TO PROTECT THE BORDERS OF THE STATE BY (I) REQUIRING COOPERATION WITH FEDERAL IMMIGRATION OFFICIALS, (II) ENSURING STATE FUNDS ARE BEING USED FOR THE BENEFIT OF PERSONS IN THE STATE LEGALLY, (III) CREATING ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO COMPLY WITH STATE LAWS RELATED TO IMMIGRATION, AND (IV) PROHIBITING UNC CONSTITUENT INSTITUTIONS FROM BECOMING SANCTUARY UNIVERSITIES. Whereas, with their votes electing Donald J. Trump to be the 47th President of our great nation, the American people and the people of North Carolina clearly communicated their strong desire to create a safer country through increased border security and stronger immigration policies; and Whereas, while the federal government is ultimately responsible for the enforcement of our nation's immigration laws, states and local governments have a critical role to play in upholding the rule of law, fighting illegal immigration, and protecting the safety of our citizens; and Whereas, President Trump issued executive orders on January 20, 2025, to protect the American people against invasion, to secure our borders, and to declare a national emergency at the southern border of the United States, thereby continuing his promises to protect our southern border and ensure immigration laws are followed and enforced; and Whereas, it is the policy of the United States to take all appropriate action to secure the borders of our Nation, including through cooperating fully with State and local law enforcement officials in enacting federal-State partnerships to enforce federal immigration priorities; and Whereas, President Trump has, to ensure State and local law enforcement agencies across the United States can assist with the protection of the American people, (i) instructed the Secretary of Homeland Security, to the maximum extent permitted by law, and with the consent of State or local officials as appropriate, to take appropriate action, through agreements under section 287(g) of the INA (8 U.S.C. § 1357(g)) or otherwise, and (ii) authorized State and local law enforcement officials, as the Secretary of Homeland Security determines are qualified and appropriate, to perform the functions of immigration officers in relation to the investigation, apprehension, or detention of aliens in the United States under the direction and the supervision of the Secretary of Homeland Security; and Whereas, President Trump has expressly stated the goal of upholding the rule of law, defending against the waste of hard-earned taxpayer resources, and protecting benefits for American citizens in need, including individuals with disabilities and veterans; and Whereas, Section 5 of Article III of the North Carolina Constitution charges the Governor with taking care that the laws are faithfully executed; and Whereas, to date, Governor Stein has not directed the agencies, law enforcement officers, or other agents of the State to take actions (i) to support or participate in these initiatives to accomplish these goals of securing taxpayer dollars for American and State citizens or (ii) to prevent actions by agencies or political subdivisions of the State that may frustrate these purposes; Now, therefore, | Vetoed |
| S227 | Eliminating "DEI" in Public Education | AN ACT TO DEMONSTRATE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S INTENT THAT STUDENTS, TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND OTHER SCHOOL EMPLOYEES RECOGNIZE THE EQUALITY AND RIGHTS OF ALL PERSONS AND TO PROHIBIT PUBLIC SCHOOL UNITS FROM PROMOTING CERTAIN CONCEPTS THAT ARE CONTRARY TO THAT INTENT. Whereas, President Trump issued an executive order on January 29, 2025, to protect American students and ensure that K-12 recipients of federal funds comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and protecting parental rights; and Whereas, in the last fiscal year, North Carolina received $3.1 billion in federal funding for K-12 education, demonstrating the importance of ensuring that public schools remain in compliance with federal regulations to protect education funding; and Whereas, the General Assembly is committed to ensuring all North Carolina public school students receive a meaningful education based on academic excellence, critical thinking, and the free exchange of ideas; and Whereas, it is the State's role to protect the practice of education for public school students and teachers; and Whereas, so-called "DEI" programs promote a worldview that demands people, especially young students, to judge others based on their race, sex, or other factors and attack true diversity of thought, stifle opportunity, and stoke division; Now, therefore, | Vetoed |
| S403 | Additional Medicaid Funds and Requirements | AN ACT TO ADJUST MEDICAID FUNDING TO ACCOUNT FOR PROJECTED HEALTH CARE CHANGES, TO MAKE REDUCTIONS TO VACANT POSITIONS ACROSS STATE AGENCIES, AND TO REDUCE FUNDING APPROPRIATED TO FUTURE BUILDING RESERVES AND THE STATE CAPITAL AND INFRASTRUCTURE FUND. | Crossed Over |
| S558 | Eliminating "DEI" in Public Higher Ed | AN ACT TO DEMONSTRATE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S INTENT THAT STUDENTS, PROFESSORS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND OTHER EMPLOYEES OF PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION RECOGNIZE THE EQUALITY AND RIGHTS OF ALL PERSONS AND TO PROHIBIT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION FROM PROMOTING CERTAIN CONCEPTS THAT ARE CONTRARY TO THAT INTENT. Whereas, President Trump issued an executive order on January 21, 2025, to ensure that higher education recipients of federal funds comply with all applicable laws prohibiting illegal discrimination and comply with the decision of the United States Supreme Court in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, 600 U.S. 181 (2023); and Whereas, in the last fiscal year, North Carolina received $2.4 billion in federal funding for public higher education, demonstrating the importance of ensuring that public institutions of higher education remain in compliance with federal regulations to protect education funding; and Whereas, the General Assembly is committed to ensuring all North Carolina students enrolled in public institutions of higher education receive a meaningful education based on academic excellence, critical thinking, and the free exchange of ideas; and Whereas, it is the State's role to protect the practice of higher education for students and professors; and Whereas, so-called "DEI" programs promote a worldview that demands people, especially young students, judge others based on their race, sex, or other factors and attack true diversity of thought, stifle opportunity, and stoke division; Now, therefore, | Vetoed |
| S416 | Personal Privacy Protection Act | AN ACT TO ENACT THE PERSONAL PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| S254 | Charter School Changes | AN ACT TO AMEND CHARTER SCHOOL LAWS. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| S429 | 2025 Public Safety Act | AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES RELATED TO THE CRIMINAL LAWS OF NORTH CAROLINA. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| S479 | SCRIPT Act | AN ACT SUPPORTING COMMUNITY RETAIL PHARMACIES AND IMPROVING TRANSPARENCY. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| S664 | JMAC/ABC/Other Revisions | AN ACT TO ALLOW FLEXIBILITY IN THE EVENT OF NONCOMPLIANCE WITH A JMAC AGREEMENT; TO AMEND THE ABC LAWS TO EXPAND USE OF ALTERNATING PROPRIETORSHIPS AND MAKE CORRECTIONS CONCERNING "TO GO" MIXED BEVERAGES TO CONFORM WITH FEDERAL LAW; TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION FROM NONBETTERMENT COSTS FOR CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES; AND TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION TO THE MEGASITES READINESS PROGRAM. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| S307 | Info. Rights of Estate/Death of LLC Member | AN ACT TO CREATE SPECIAL ECONOMIC INTEREST OWNERS OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES AND TO GRANT THEM INFORMATION RIGHTS AND STANDING TO SEEK JUDICIAL DISSOLUTION. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| S442 | Parents Protection Act | AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO LAWS AFFECTING THE CARE OF JUVENILES AND THE ADOPTION OF CHILDREN. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| S710 | DPS Agency Changes.-AB | AN ACT TO MODERNIZE THE ALARMS SYSTEMS LICENSING ACT, MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE PRIVATE PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD LAWS, STRENGTHEN THE OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY OF THE ABC COMMISSION, MODIFY THE LAW REGARDING NOTICE OF CERTAIN VIOLATIONS TO ABC PERMIT HOLDERS, ALLOW REVIEW OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' PERSONNEL RECORDS WHEN TRANSFERRING AGENCIES, REINSTATE G.S. 102-1.1, AND TO MODIFY PROVISIONS REGARDING SUMMARY COURTS-MARTIAL AND THE APPOINTMENT AND SERVICE OF MILITARY JUDGES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| S295 | Clarify Motor Vehicle Dealer Laws | AN ACT TO CLARIFY VARIOUS MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER LAWS. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| S117 | GSC Uniform Comm. Code/Emerging Technologies | AN ACT TO UPDATE THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE TO GOVERN TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING CERTAIN EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE GENERAL STATUTES COMMISSION. | Crossed Over |
| S488 | Clarify Disp. Place Analysis/IOLTA | AN ACT TO CLARIFY DISPOSITION PLACEMENT ANALYSIS AND REQUIRE WRITTEN FINDINGS OF FACT; AND TO MODIFY IOLTA EXPENDITURES. | Crossed Over |
| S771 | Const Amend - Disaster Relief Emolument Excpt | AN ACT TO ADD AN EXCEPTION TO THE EMOLUMENTS PROHIBITION OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION FOR CERTAIN DISASTER RELIEF TO BUSINESSES. | In Committee |
| S423 | Title Fraud Prevention | AN ACT TO PENALIZE THE FILING OF FRAUDULENT DEEDS AND CONVEYANCES AND TO PREVENT TITLE FRAUD BY AUTHORIZING THE REGISTER OF DEEDS TO REQUIRE THE PRODUCTION OF A GOVERNMENT-ISSUED PHOTOGRAPHIC IDENTIFICATION CARD BEFORE RECORDING A DEED OR CERTAIN OTHER INSTRUMENTS; REQUIRING THE LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF A STATEWIDE FRAUD DETECTION ALERT SYSTEM; PROVIDING FOR A SEPARATE CAUSE OF ACTION TO QUIET TITLE AFTER A FRAUDULENT CONVEYANCE; REQUIRING SOURCE OF TITLE TO BE REFLECTED ON DEED OR OTHER TITLE CONVEYANCE; AND REQUIRING TAX OFFICE CERTIFICATION OF LISTED OWNER AND DELINQUENT TAX STATUS ON COUNTY TAX RECORDS AND REAL ESTATE BROKER DISCIPLINE. | Crossed Over |
| S639 | North Carolina Farm Act of 2025 | AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE AGRICULTURAL LAWS OF THIS STATE. | Crossed Over |
| S310 | Religious Property - Tax Exemption | AN ACT TO EXTEND THE LOOKBACK PERIOD FOR CERTAIN LATE APPLICATIONS FOR PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION AND TO ALLOW THE RELEASE OF TAXES LEVIED AGAINST CERTAIN PROPERTY. | Crossed Over |
| S355 | Support the Dept. of Adult Correction.-AB | AN ACT TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ADULT CORRECTION. | Crossed Over |
| S602 | H'cane Helene Bldg Code Window Exemption | AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE A TEMPORARY EXEMPTION FROM CERTAIN STATE BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO FIRE-RESISTANT WINDOWS FOR DOWNTOWN, COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES DAMAGED BY HURRICANE HELENE. | Crossed Over |
| S730 | Expand CEPS/Nuclear and Hydro | AN ACT TO EXPAND THE CLEAN ENERGY PORTFOLIO STANDARD TO INCLUDE EXISTING NUCLEAR AND LARGE HYDROELECTRIC POWER FACILITIES. | Crossed Over |
| S554 | Farmers Protection Act | AN ACT TO ENACT THE FARMERS PROTECTION ACT TO PREVENT DISCRIMINATION IN FINANCING AGAINST FARMERS. | Crossed Over |
| S408 | No High Risk Apps/Gov't Networks & Devices | AN ACT PROHIBITING THE USE OF TIKTOK ON GOVERNMENT DEVICES. | Crossed Over |
| S280 | Private School Security Act | AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS AT NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS MAY CARRY CERTAIN WEAPONS ON EDUCATIONAL PROPERTY WHEN AUTHORIZED BY THE SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MAY CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN ON EDUCATIONAL PROPERTY THAT IS THE LOCATION OF BOTH A SCHOOL AND A PLACE OF RELIGIOUS WORSHIP WHEN ATTENDING WORSHIP SERVICES AND OTHER SACERDOTAL FUNCTIONS AT THE PLACE OF RELIGIOUS WORSHIP. | Crossed Over |
| S648 | AOC Agency Requests.-AB | AN ACT TO MODIFY PROVISIONS AFFECTING THE COURTS OF NORTH CAROLINA AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS. | Crossed Over |
| S394 | Prohibit Foreign Ownership of NC Land | AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE ACQUISITION OF AGRICULTURAL LANDS OR LANDS ADJACENT TO MILITARY INSTALLATIONS BY CERTAIN ADVERSARIAL ENTITIES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE DIVESTMENT OF THOSE LANDS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR DOCUMENTATION AND REGISTRATION OF LAND OWNERSHIP BY CERTAIN ADVERSARIAL ENTITIES. | Crossed Over |
| S754 | School Calendar Flexibility:A New Alternative | AN ACT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FLEXIBILITY TO LOCAL BOARDS OF EDUCATION IN ADOPTING THE SCHOOL CALENDAR. | Crossed Over |
| S711 | ROD Removal/Gov. Security Breach Notice Costs | AN ACT TO PROVIDE A REMOVAL PROCESS FOR REGISTERS OF DEEDS AND TO REQUIRE THIRD-PARTY ENTITIES THAT CAUSE SECURITY BREACHES TO PAY FOR OR REIMBURSE NORTH CAROLINA GOVERNMENTS FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH BREACH NOTIFICATIONS UNDER THE IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION ACT. | In Committee |
| S427 | Property Tax Modifications | AN ACT TO MODIFY THE MACHINERY ACT OF NORTH CAROLINA. | In Committee |
| S474 | The DAVE Act | AN ACT TO ENACT THE DAVE ACT BY CREATING THE DIVISION OF ACCOUNTABILITY, VALUE, AND EFFICIENCY WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AUDITOR, DIRECTING EACH STATE AGENCY TO REPORT TO THE DIVISION ON ITS USE OF PUBLIC MONIES AND THE STATUS OF ITS VACANT POSITIONS, AND DIRECTING THE DIVISION TO ASSESS THE CONTINUED NEED OF EACH STATE AGENCY AND THE VACANT POSITIONS WITHIN EACH STATE AGENCY. | Crossed Over |
| S728 | Utility-Scale Battery Storage Rqmts | AN ACT TO REQUIRE A PERMIT FOR UTILITY-SCALE BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS, AND TO REQUIRE SUCH SYSTEMS TO RESPONSIBLY DECOMMISSION UPON CESSATION OF ACTIVITIES, MAINTAIN FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THAT PURPOSE, AND TO FILE EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND DECOMMISSIONING PLANS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY. | In Committee |
| S504 | NC Farmland and Military Protection Act | AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE ACQUISITION OF AGRICULTURAL AND OTHER LANDS CRITICAL TO THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF THE STATE BY CERTAIN FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS DESIGNATED AS ADVERSARIAL BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. | In Committee |
| S758 | Water & Sewer Allocation Reforms | AN ACT TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF WATER AND SEWER INFRASTRUCTURE AND TO FACILITATE THE ALLOCATION OF WATER AND SEWER SERVICE FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT. | In Committee |
| S701 | Bring Back Our Heroes | AN ACT TO ALLOW FOR THE CONTINUATION OF RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL SPECIAL SEPARATION ALLOWANCE OPTION FOR STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WITH AT LEAST THIRTY YEARS OF CREDITABLE SERVICE. | In Committee |
| S703 | Update 1987 Rates/Organs and Disfigurement | AN ACT AMENDING THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT TO INCREASE CERTAIN BENEFITS UNDER THE SCHEDULE OF INJURIES AND TO PROVIDE FOR AUTOMATIC BENEFIT ADJUSTMENTS BASED UPON INCREASES IN THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX. | In Committee |
| S478 | Enhancing Ag. Opportunities in Rural NC | AN ACT TO PROVIDE BANKS AN INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR INTEREST, FEES, AND PENALTIES RECEIVED FROM CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL LOANS. | In Committee |
| S577 | Title Insurance Kickbacks Clarification | AN ACT CLARIFYING THE PROHIBITION AGAINST KICKBACKS OR OTHER UNEARNED FEES IN TITLE INSURANCE TRANSACTIONS. | In Committee |
| S670 | Drones/Certain Vendor Purchases Prohibited | AN ACT PROVIDING THAT THE STATE AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE SHALL NOT PURCHASE ANY SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM MANUFACTURED OR ASSEMBLED BY CERTAIN FOREIGN VENDORS. | In Committee |
| S425 | Chiropractic Abuse of Costs | AN ACT TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS MAY CHARGE AS COSTS IN DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS AND TO REQUIRE ACCURATE MINUTES FOR OFFICIAL MEETINGS. | In Committee |
| S428 | IBT Reforms | AN ACT TO REVISE THE LAWS GOVERNING TRANSFERS OF SURFACE WATER BETWEEN RIVER BASINS. | In Committee |
| S299 | Government Transparency Act of 2025 | AN ACT TO STRENGTHEN CONFIDENCE IN GOVERNMENT BY INCREASING ACCESSIBILITY TO CERTAIN PUBLIC PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE AND DISMISSAL RECORDS. | In Committee |
| S322 | Utility Worker Protection Act | AN ACT TO INCREASE THE PUNISHMENT FOR COMMITTING AN ASSAULT AGAINST A UTILITY OR COMMUNICATIONS WORKER. | In Committee |
| S300 | NC REACH Act | AN ACT TO REQUIRE AT LEAST THREE CREDIT HOURS OF INSTRUCTION IN AMERICAN HISTORY OR AMERICAN GOVERNMENT IN ORDER TO GRADUATE FROM A CONSTITUENT INSTITUTION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA WITH A BACCALAUREATE DEGREE OR A COMMUNITY COLLEGE WITH AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE. | In Committee |
| S320 | LEO Special Separation Allowance Options | AN ACT PROVIDING AN ADDITIONAL SPECIAL SEPARATION ALLOWANCE OPTION FOR STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WITH AT LEAST THIRTY YEARS OF CREDITABLE SERVICE. | In Committee |
| S302 | The Sergeant Mickey Hutchens Act | AN ACT TO ALLOW LAW ENFORCEMENT, PROBATION/PAROLE, AND CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS WHO HOLD AN ADVANCED LAW ENFORCEMENT OR CORRECTIONS CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION AND TRAINING STANDARDS COMMISSION OR THE ADVANCED LAW ENFORCEMENT CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA SHERIFFS' EDUCATION AND TRAINING STANDARDS COMMISSION TO PURCHASE, AT FULL COST, UP TO FOUR YEARS' CREDITABLE SERVICE IN THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM OR THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. | In Committee |
| S261 | Energy Security and Affordability Act | AN ACT TO ELIMINATE THE INTERIM DATE FOR CARBON REDUCTION BY CERTAIN ELECTRIC PUBLIC UTILITIES AND TO ALLOW AN ALTERNATIVE COST RECOVERY MECHANISM FOR CONSTRUCTION WORK IN PROGRESS FOR BASELOAD ELECTRIC GENERATING FACILITIES. | Crossed Over |
| S290 | NC REINS Act | AN ACT TO ENACT THE REGULATIONS FROM THE EXECUTIVE IN NEED OF SCRUTINY ACT. | In Committee |
| S228 | Disabled Veterans Tax Relief Bill | AN ACT TO MODIFY THE DISABLED VETERAN PROPERTY TAX HOMESTEAD EXCLUSION TO EXCLUDE FROM TAXATION THE PERCENTAGE OF APPRAISED VALUE OF A PRIMARY RESIDENCE OWNED BY A DISABLED VETERAN THAT IS EQUAL TO THE VETERAN'S DISABILITY RATING. | In Committee |
| S24 | Govt Mandates Increase Healthcare Costs | AN ACT TO DISCLOSE THE COST OF STATE GOVERNMENT HEALTH INSURANCE MANDATES ON NORTH CAROLINA'S EMPLOYERS AND TAXPAYERS. Whereas, the rising healthcare costs in North Carolina place a significant financial burden on individuals, families, employers, and taxpayers, greatly contribute to inflation, and make it increasingly difficult for residents to access essential healthcare services; and Whereas, North Carolina has intolerably high healthcare costs, with recent studies ranking the state 50th out of 50 in the United States; and Whereas, government-mandated health insurance requirements for employers in North Carolina lead to higher premiums, placing undue financial strain on employers, particularly small businesses; and Whereas, health insurance mandates on the North Carolina State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees carry a cost that is ultimately paid for by taxpayers and divert resources away from other critical public services and economic investments; and Whereas, many consumers in North Carolina are forced to pay for health insurance coverage they neither need nor use as a result of government-mandated benefits that do not align with their personal healthcare needs or preference; and Whereas, the continued escalation of healthcare costs driven by government mandates exacerbates the rising cost of living, as individuals and families struggle to afford both premiums and out-of-pocket expenses for necessary care, and the rising cost of doing business, as employers struggle to continue offering health insurance to employees; Now, therefore, | Crossed Over |
| S61 | I-95 Toll Prohibition | AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE IMPOSITION OF TOLLS ON INTERSTATE 95 FOR TEN YEARS AND TO REQUIRE THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR TOLLING INTERSTATE 95 THEREAFTER. | In Committee |
| S47 | State Emps./No Payroll Dues Deduction | AN ACT REPEALING PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PAYROLL DEDUCTION FOR PAYMENTS TO EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATIONS. | In Committee |
| S3 | 4th Senatorial District Local Act-1 | AN ACT RELATING TO THE 4TH SENATORIAL DISTRICT. | In Committee |
| Bill | Bill Name | Motion | Vote Date | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H42 | Back the Blue Pay Act | Second Reading | 09/22/2025 | Yea |
| H56 | UNC Enrollment | Second Reading | 09/22/2025 | Yea |
| H192 | Defund Planned Parenthood & Cost Transparency | Second Reading | 09/22/2025 | Yea |
| S214 | Various Local Boundaries | Motion 9 To Concur | 09/22/2025 | Nay |
| H268 | Additional Capital Appropriations | Second Reading | 09/22/2025 | Yea |
| H307 | Iryna's Law | Second Reading | 09/22/2025 | Yea |
| H307 | Iryna's Law | Amendment 9 Motion 1 To Table | 09/22/2025 | Yea |
| H307 | Iryna's Law | Amendment 8 Motion 1 To Table | 09/22/2025 | Yea |
| H307 | Iryna's Law | Amendment 7 | 09/22/2025 | Yea |
| H307 | Iryna's Law | Amendment 5 | 09/22/2025 | Yea |
| H307 | Iryna's Law | Amendment 3 | 09/22/2025 | Yea |
| H307 | Iryna's Law | Amendment 11 Motion 1 To Table | 09/22/2025 | Yea |
| H307 | Iryna's Law | Amendment 10 Motion 1 To Table | 09/22/2025 | Yea |
| H307 | Iryna's Law | Amendment 1 | 09/22/2025 | Yea |
| S245 | Expand Remote Drivers License Services | Motion 9 To Concur | 09/22/2025 | Yea |
| H358 | Continuing Budget Operations Part II | Second Reading | 09/22/2025 | Yea |
| H358 | Continuing Budget Operations Part II | Amendment 4 | 09/22/2025 | Yea |
| H358 | Continuing Budget Operations Part II | Amendment 3 | 09/22/2025 | Yea |
| H358 | Continuing Budget Operations Part II | Amendment 2 | 09/22/2025 | Yea |
| H358 | Continuing Budget Operations Part II | Amendment 1 | 09/22/2025 | Yea |
| H389 | Continuing Budget Operations Part III | Second Reading | 09/22/2025 | Yea |
| H389 | Continuing Budget Operations Part III | Amendment 1 | 09/22/2025 | Yea |
| H562 | Healthcare Investment Act | Second Reading | 09/22/2025 | Yea |
| H562 | Healthcare Investment Act | Amendment 1 Motion 1 To Table | 09/22/2025 | Yea |
| H926 | Regulatory Reform Act of 2025 | Second Reading | 09/22/2025 | Yea |
| H926 | Regulatory Reform Act of 2025 | Amendment 3 | 09/22/2025 | Yea |
| H926 | Regulatory Reform Act of 2025 | Amendment 1 Motion 1 To Table | 09/22/2025 | Yea |
| S775 | General Assembly Appointments | Second Reading | 09/22/2025 | Yea |
| S774 | Confirm Stephanie Lynch, Investment Authority | Second Reading | 09/22/2025 | Yea |
| S773 | Confirm Governor's Appt/Investment Authority | Second Reading | 09/22/2025 | Yea |
| S776 | Adjournment Resolution Changes | Second Reading | 09/22/2025 | Yea |
| S50 | Freedom to Carry NC | Motion 11 Veto Override | 07/29/2025 | Yea |
| S55 | Expedited Removal of Unauthorized Persons | Motion 9 To Concur | 07/29/2025 | Yea |
| H87 | Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) | Second Reading | 07/29/2025 | Yea |
| H87 | Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) | Amendment 9 Motion 1 To Table | 07/29/2025 | Yea |
| H87 | Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) | Amendment 8 Motion 1 To Table | 07/29/2025 | Yea |
| H87 | Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) | Amendment 7 Motion 1 To Table | 07/29/2025 | Yea |
| H87 | Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) | Amendment 6 Motion 1 To Table | 07/29/2025 | Yea |
| H87 | Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) | Amendment 5 Motion 1 To Table | 07/29/2025 | Yea |
| H87 | Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) | Amendment 4 | 07/29/2025 | Yea |
| H87 | Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) | Amendment 2 | 07/29/2025 | Yea |
| H125 | Continuing Budget Operations | Conference Report Motion 8 To Adopt | 07/29/2025 | Yea |
| S153 | North Carolina Border Protection Act | Motion 11 Veto Override | 07/29/2025 | Yea |
| H193 | Firearm Law Revisions | Motion 11 Veto Override | 07/29/2025 | Yea |
| S227 | Eliminating "DEI" in Public Education | Motion 11 Veto Override | 07/29/2025 | Yea |
| H318 | The Criminal Illegal Alien Enforcement Act | Motion 11 Veto Override | 07/29/2025 | Yea |
| S254 | Charter School Changes | Motion 11 Veto Override | 07/29/2025 | Yea |
| S266 | The Power Bill Reduction Act | Motion 11 Veto Override | 07/29/2025 | Yea |
| H402 | Limit Rules With Substantial Financial Costs | Motion 11 Veto Override | 07/29/2025 | Yea |
| S416 | Personal Privacy Protection Act | Motion 11 Veto Override | 07/29/2025 | Yea |
| S558 | Eliminating "DEI" in Public Higher Ed | Motion 11 Veto Override | 07/29/2025 | Yea |
| H549 | Clarify Powers of State Auditor | Motion 11 Veto Override | 07/29/2025 | Yea |
| H805 | Prevent Sexual Exploitation/Women and Minors | Motion 11 Veto Override | 07/29/2025 | Yea |
| S772 | Adjournment Resolution | Motion 9 To Concur | 07/29/2025 | Yea |
| H1015 | General Assembly Appointments | Second Reading | 07/29/2025 | Yea |
| H23 | Various State and Local Gov't Provisions | Conference Report Motion 8 To Adopt | 06/26/2025 | Absent |
| H226 | City of Greensboro/Deannexations | Third Reading | 06/26/2025 | Absent |
| H309 | Various Local Provisions VI | Conference Report Motion 8 To Adopt | 06/26/2025 | Absent |
| H305 | Guilford County Sales Tax Distribution Mods | Third Reading | 06/26/2025 | Absent |
| S307 | Info. Rights of Estate/Death of LLC Member | Motion 9 To Concur House Amend | 06/26/2025 | Absent |
| S375 | Harrison's Law | Motion 9 To Concur | 06/26/2025 | Absent |
| S401 | NC Farm Act of 2025 | Motion 9 To Concur | 06/26/2025 | Absent |
| S416 | Personal Privacy Protection Act | Motion 9 To Concur | 06/26/2025 | Absent |
| S416 | Personal Privacy Protection Act | Conference Report Motion 8 To Adopt | 06/26/2025 | Absent |
| S429 | 2025 Public Safety Act | Motion 9 To Concur | 06/26/2025 | Absent |
| S391 | DOT Omnibus | Motion 9 To Concur | 06/26/2025 | Absent |
| S488 | Clarify Disp. Place Analysis/IOLTA | Motion 9 To Concur | 06/26/2025 | Absent |
| S479 | SCRIPT Act | Conference Report Motion 8 To Adopt | 06/26/2025 | Absent |
| S655 | Extend Certain Rights to Catawba Nation | Motion 9 To Concur | 06/26/2025 | Absent |
| S664 | JMAC/ABC/Other Revisions | Motion 9 To Concur | 06/26/2025 | Absent |
| S706 | County Waste Management Assistance | Motion 9 To Concur | 06/26/2025 | Absent |
| S595 | Various Revenue Laws Changes | Motion 9 To Concur | 06/26/2025 | Absent |
| H948 | The P.A.V.E. Act | Third Reading | 06/26/2025 | Absent |
| S762 | Confirm Sec. DMVA | Motion 8 To Adopt | 06/26/2025 | Absent |
| S762 | Confirm Sec. DMVA | Amendment 1 | 06/26/2025 | Absent |
| S766 | Confirm Secretary of DEQ | Motion 8 To Adopt | 06/26/2025 | Absent |
| S766 | Confirm Secretary of DEQ | Amendment 1 | 06/26/2025 | Absent |
| S767 | Confirm Secretary of Adult Correction | Motion 8 To Adopt | 06/26/2025 | Absent |
| S767 | Confirm Secretary of Adult Correction | Amendment 1 | 06/26/2025 | Absent |
| H1012 | Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 - Part II | Conference Report Motion 8 To Adopt | 06/26/2025 | Absent |
| S770 | General Assembly Appointments | Motion 9 To Concur | 06/26/2025 | Absent |
| S772 | Adjournment Resolution | Second Reading | 06/26/2025 | Absent |
| H96 | Expedited Removal of Unauthorized Persons | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Absent |
| H96 | Expedited Removal of Unauthorized Persons | Amendment 1 | 06/25/2025 | Absent |
| H116 | Local Bd. of Ed. Election Changes | Conference Report Motion 8 To Adopt | 06/25/2025 | Absent |
| S118 | Military and Veteran Support Act | Conference Report Motion 8 To Adopt | 06/25/2025 | Absent |
| H171 | Equality in State Agencies/Prohibition on DEI | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Absent |
| H171 | Equality in State Agencies/Prohibition on DEI | Amendment 3 | 06/25/2025 | Absent |
| H171 | Equality in State Agencies/Prohibition on DEI | Amendment 1 | 06/25/2025 | Absent |
| S125 | Various Education Changes | Motion 9 To Concur | 06/25/2025 | Absent |
| S133 | NCCCS LMS/NCLDS | Motion 9 To Concur | 06/25/2025 | Absent |
| H183 | Various Local Provisions II | Conference Report Motion 8 To Adopt | 06/25/2025 | Absent |
| H193 | Firearm Law Revisions | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Absent |
| H193 | Firearm Law Revisions | Amendment 1 Motion 1 To Table | 06/25/2025 | Absent |
| H210 | Perpetual Care of Certain Cemeteries | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Absent |
| H210 | Perpetual Care of Certain Cemeteries | Amendment 1 | 06/25/2025 | Absent |
| H226 | City of Greensboro/Deannexations | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Absent |
| H305 | Guilford County Sales Tax Distribution Mods | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Absent |
| S254 | Charter School Changes | Conference Report Motion 8 To Adopt | 06/25/2025 | Absent |
| H357 | Continuing Care Retirement Communities Act.-AB | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Absent |
| Committee | Position | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detail | North Carolina Joint Energy Policy Legislative Commission | Vice Chair | 2 |
| Detail | North Carolina Joint Governmental Operations Commission | 16 | |
| Detail | North Carolina Joint Justice and Public Safety Legislative Oversight Committee | Vice Chair | 2 |
| Detail | North Carolina Joint Legislative Emergency Management Oversight Committee | 6 | |
| Detail | North Carolina Joint Legislative Ethics Committee | 5 | |
| Detail | North Carolina Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee | 10 | |
| Detail | North Carolina Senate Agriculture, Energy and Environment Committee | 16 | |
| Detail | North Carolina Senate Appropriations on Justice and Public Safety Committee | Chair | 3 |
| Detail | North Carolina Senate Education and Higher Education Committee | 15 | |
| Detail | North Carolina Senate Finance Committee | 19 | |
| Detail | North Carolina Senate Judiciary Committee | Chair | 3 |
| Detail | North Carolina Senate Transportation Committee | 16 |
| State | District | Chamber | Party | Status | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC | North Carolina Senate District 04 | Senate | Republican | In Office | 01/01/2023 | |
| NC | District 11 | Senate | Republican | Out of Office | 01/05/2011 | 02/12/2024 |