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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 251 — Various Disaster Recovery Reforms. | Yea | Jun 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 50 — Law Enforcement Officers Special Separation Allowance Options. | Yea | Jun 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 434 — Lower Healthcare Costs. | Yea | Jun 4, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 769 — Honoring Elizabeth Hanford Dole. | Yea | Jun 4, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 257 — 2025 Appropriations Act. | Nay | Jun 3, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 506 — 2025 State Investment Modernization Act. | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 477 — Retirement Death Benefits Rewrite. | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 761 — Confirm CIO. | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 761 — Confirm CIO. | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SJR 765 — Confirm Regina Adams/Bd of Review. | Yea | May 15, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SJR 764 — Confirm Chris Ayers/Ex. Dir. Util. Comm. PS. | Yea | May 15, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SJR 763 — Confirm Don van der Vaart/Util. Comm. | Yea | May 15, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 697 — Lake Norman Marine Commission. | Yea | May 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 697 — Lake Norman Marine Commission. | Yea | May 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 605 — IBT Subbasin/TMDL Transport Factor. | Yea | May 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 605 — IBT Subbasin/TMDL Transport Factor. | Yea | May 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 587 — Wake Surfing Safely. | Yea | May 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 554 — Farmers Protection Act. | Yea | May 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 408 — No High Risk Apps/Gov't Networks and Devices. | Yea | May 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 408 — No High Risk Apps/Gov't Networks and Devices. | Yea | May 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 164 — Theft of Temporary Housing During Emergency. | Yea | May 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 693 — Veteran Access, Liberty, Options for Recovery. | Yea | May 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 503 — A More Efficient Office of Vital Records. | Yea | May 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 493 — Land Use Clarification and Changes. | Yea | May 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 493 — Land Use Clarification and Changes. | Yea | May 6, 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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