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Buck Newton
NC Senate District 4
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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 36Economy & Taxes 19Criminal Justice & Policing 17Transportation & Infrastructure 13Education 10Environment & Energy 9Labor & Employment 9Technology & Privacy 9Banking & Finance 7Civil Rights & Liberties 7Healthcare 7Agriculture 6Social Services & Welfare 5Other 4Defense & Military 3Housing 3Elections & Voting 2Gun Policy 2Veterans Affairs 2Foreign Policy & Trade 1Immigration 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC Senate District 4 current
North Carolina |
Republican | Jan 1, 2023 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| NC Senate District 11
North Carolina |
Republican | Jan 5, 2011 | Dec 31, 2016 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (268 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1237 — Appointments and Corrections. | Yea | Jun 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1220 — Various Local Provisions IX. | Yea | Jun 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1220 — Various Local Provisions IX. | Yea | Jun 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 595 — Various Revenue Laws Changes. | Yea | Jun 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 528 — Health and Human Services Revisions. | Nay | Jun 18, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 198 — ABC Omnibus of 2026. | Yea | Jun 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 198 — ABC Omnibus of 2026. | Yea | Jun 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1041 — Public Workforce Modernization Act. | Yea | Jun 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1041 — Public Workforce Modernization Act. | Yea | Jun 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 876 — Various Local Provisions X. | Nay | Jun 18, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 809 — Satellite Annexation Cap/Rural Hall Fire Dist. | Yea | Jun 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 484 — Clarify Tourism-Related Expenditures. | Yea | Jun 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 936 — Robocall Solicitation Modifications. | Yea | Jun 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 936 — Robocall Solicitation Modifications. | Yea | Jun 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 695 — Incent Development Finance District Funding. | Yea | Jun 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 481 — Pay Exceptions/Special Separation Allowance. | Yea | Jun 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 376 — Water/Wastewater Affordability and Capacity Act. | Yea | Jun 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 83 — Revise Laws on Minors/Human Trafficking. | Yea | Jun 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 83 — Revise Laws on Minors/Human Trafficking. | Yea | Jun 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1035 — Various Local Election Changes III. | Yea | Jun 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1035 — Various Local Election Changes III. | Yea | Jun 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1123 — UNC Omnibus and Capital Contracting Law Changes. | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1074 — Eden/Mills River/Guilford Art 46 Local Act. | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 401 — NC Farm Act of 2025-2026. | Yea | Jun 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 536 — Physical Therapy Practice Act Modifications. | Yea | Jun 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (17 as lead sponsor)
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SB 1076
NC · —
Limit Electric/Natural Gas Revenue Uses.
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SB 245
NC · —
Expand Remote Drivers License Services.
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SB 992
NC · —
Truth in Taxation.
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SB 1057
NC · —
Required Disclosures/Proxy Advisory Services.
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SB 280
NC · —
Dominique Moody Act.
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SB 648
NC · —
Winter Sports Safety and Accidents.
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SB 554
NC · —
Farmers Protection Act.
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SB 711
NC · —
ROD Removal/Gov. Security Breach Notice Costs.
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SB 664
NC · —
JMAC/ABC/Other Revisions.
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SB 429
NC · —
2025 Public Safety Act.
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