D
Dave Craven
NC Senate District 29
Office record: openstates/people CC0-1.0
Verify externally: Open States
Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
Government Operations & Budget 23Economy & Taxes 15Criminal Justice & Policing 11Education 11Transportation & Infrastructure 9Labor & Employment 8Banking & Finance 7Civil Rights & Liberties 7Environment & Energy 7Agriculture 6Healthcare 6Technology & Privacy 5Social Services & Welfare 4Gun Policy 2Other 2Defense & Military 1Elections & Voting 1Foreign Policy & Trade 1Housing 1Immigration 1Veterans Affairs 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC Senate District 29 current
North Carolina |
Republican | Jan 1, 2023 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| NC Senate District 26
North Carolina |
Republican | Jul 17, 2020 | 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. | Abstain | 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. | Not voting | Jun 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 770 — General Assembly Appointments. | Not voting | Jun 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 766 — Confirm Secretary of DEQ. | Not voting | Jun 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 766 — Confirm Secretary of DEQ. | Not voting | Jun 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 762 — Confirm Sec. DMVA. | Not voting | Jun 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 762 — Confirm Sec. DMVA. | Not voting | Jun 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (14 as lead sponsor)
-
SB 296
NC · —
Buy American Steel.
-
SB 240
NC · —
Establish NCSTARS Grant Program.
-
SB 1057
NC · —
Required Disclosures/Proxy Advisory Services.
-
SB 584
NC · —
Local Govt Transportation System Financing.
-
SB 311
NC · —
The Law and Order Act.
-
SB 675
NC · —
Charitable Orgs. Privacy Protection Act.
-
SB 706
NC · —
County Waste Management Assistance.
-
SB 690
NC · —
Various Real Estate and Business Law Changes.
-
SB 145
NC · —
Mecklenburg Transportation Referendum.
-
SB 312
NC · —
The Stars and Stripes Commitment Act.
Showing the 10 most recent.