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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | Yea | Mar 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 59 — Age 21 Hemp-Derived Consumables/Kratom. | Yea | Mar 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 58 — AG/Restrict Challenge to Presidential EOs. | Yea | Mar 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 58 — AG/Restrict Challenge to Presidential EOs. | Yea | 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. | Not voting | Feb 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 24 — Govt Mandates Increase Healthcare Costs. | Not voting | Feb 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 24 — Govt Mandates Increase Healthcare Costs. | Not voting | Feb 12, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 13 — Political Terrorism Prevention Act. | Not voting | 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 (17 as lead sponsor)
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SB 1076
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Limit Electric/Natural Gas Revenue Uses.
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SB 245
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Expand Remote Drivers License Services.
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SB 992
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Truth in Taxation.
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SB 1057
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Required Disclosures/Proxy Advisory Services.
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SB 280
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Dominique Moody Act.
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SB 648
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Winter Sports Safety and Accidents.
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SB 554
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Farmers Protection Act.
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SB 711
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ROD Removal/Gov. Security Breach Notice Costs.
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SB 664
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JMAC/ABC/Other Revisions.
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SB 429
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2025 Public Safety Act.
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