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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 56 — UNC Enrollment. | Yea | Sep 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 42 — Back the Blue Pay Act. | Yea | Sep 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SJR 776 — Adjournment Resolution Changes. | Yea | Sep 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 775 — General Assembly Appointments. | Yea | Sep 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SJR 774 — Confirm Stephanie Lynch, Investment Authority. | Yea | Sep 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SJR 773 — Confirm Governor's Appt/Investment Authority. | Yea | Sep 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 318 — The Criminal Illegal Alien Enforcement Act. | Yea | Jul 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 805 — Prevent Sexual Exploitation/Women and Minors. | Yea | Jul 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 549 — Clarify Powers of State Auditor. | Yea | Jul 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 402 — Limit Rules With Substantial Financial Costs. | Yea | Jul 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 193 — Firearm Law Revisions. | Yea | Jul 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 227 — Eliminating "DEI" in Public Education. | Yea | Jul 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 558 — Eliminating "DEI" in Public Higher Ed. | Yea | Jul 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 153 — North Carolina Border Protection Act. | Yea | Jul 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 50 — Freedom to Carry NC. | Yea | Jul 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SJR 772 — Adjournment Resolution. | Yea | Jul 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 55 — Expedited Removal of Unauthorized Persons. | Yea | Jul 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1015 — General Assembly Appointments. | Yea | Jul 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 125 — Continuing Budget Operations. | Yea | Jul 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1012 — Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 - Part II. | Yea | Jun 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 770 — General Assembly Appointments. | Yea | Jun 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 766 — Confirm Secretary of DEQ. | Yea | Jun 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 766 — Confirm Secretary of DEQ. | Yea | Jun 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 762 — Confirm Sec. DMVA. | Yea | Jun 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 762 — Confirm Sec. DMVA. | Yea | Jun 26, 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
NC · —
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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