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Benton Sawrey
NC Senate District 10
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
Government Operations & Budget 51Healthcare 38Labor & Employment 21Economy & Taxes 19Social Services & Welfare 18Education 17Criminal Justice & Policing 11Civil Rights & Liberties 10Housing 9Banking & Finance 8Other 8Technology & Privacy 8Transportation & Infrastructure 8Environment & Energy 7Agriculture 6Veterans Affairs 4Defense & Military 3Gun Policy 3Elections & Voting 2Immigration 2
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC Senate District 10 current
North Carolina |
Republican | Jan 1, 2023 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (268 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR 225 — Eddie Buffaloe/Secretary of DPS. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 221 — Confirm Pam Cashwell/Sec. N and CR. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 221 — Confirm Pam Cashwell/Sec. N and CR. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 261 — Energy Security and Affordability Act. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 223 — Expand Academic Trans. Pathways/Sophomore HS. | Not voting | Mar 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 59 — Age 21 Hemp-Derived Consumables/Kratom. | Not voting | Mar 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 58 — AG/Restrict Challenge to Presidential EOs. | Not voting | Mar 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 58 — AG/Restrict Challenge to Presidential EOs. | Not voting | Mar 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 150 — Confirm Joey Hopkins/Sec. of DOT. | Yea | Mar 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 150 — Confirm Joey Hopkins/Sec. of DOT. | Yea | Mar 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 115 — General Assembly Appointments. | Yea | Feb 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HJR 157 — State of the State Invitation. | Yea | Feb 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 104 — Senate BOG Elections. | Yea | Feb 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 24 — Govt Mandates Increase Healthcare Costs. | Yea | Feb 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 24 — Govt Mandates Increase Healthcare Costs. | Nay | Feb 12, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 13 — Political Terrorism Prevention Act. | Yea | Feb 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 1 — Senate Permanent Rules. | Yea | Jan 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SJR 2 — Adjourn 2025 Organizational Session. | Yea | Jan 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (30 as lead sponsor)
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SB 1080
NC · —
Lower Taxes for All NC.
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SB 317
NC · —
Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act.
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SB 336
NC · —
Interstate Med.l Lic. Comp./Intern'l Phys.
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SB 369
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Medicaid Telehealth Services.
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SB 1040
NC · —
Repeal CON for ASCs and Inpatient Rehab.
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SB 1013
NC · —
2026 Office of the State Auditor Agency Bill.-AB
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SB 405
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Healthcare Investment Act.
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SB 1004
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Family Support for Those Who Serve Act.
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SB 956
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Omnibus Life Sciences Appropriations.
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SB 128
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Heroes Homestead Act.
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