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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 301 — Social Media and AI Safety. | Yea | Jun 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 301 — Social Media and AI Safety. | Yea | Jun 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1074 — Eden/Mills River/Guilford Art 46 Local Act. | Yea | Jun 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 315 — Prohibit Litigation Investments/Amend Workers' Compensation Benefits. | Yea | Jun 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 258 — Worker Safety Act of 2026. | Yea | Jun 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 857 — GSC Update Funeral Board and DOI Licensing. | Yea | Jun 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 857 — GSC Update Funeral Board and DOI Licensing. | Yea | Jun 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 1083 — Daniel Johnson (Senate; Transportation). | Yea | Jun 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 1083 — Daniel Johnson (Senate; Transportation). | Yea | Jun 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 1085 — BOG Vacancy. | Yea | Jun 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 87 — Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA). | Yea | Jun 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 377 — 2026 Court Changes. | Yea | Jun 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 377 — 2026 Court Changes. | Yea | Jun 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 308 — 2026 Criminal Law Changes. | Yea | Jun 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 308 — 2026 Criminal Law Changes. | Yea | Jun 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 858 — GSC Add Member from High Point Law School. | Yea | Jun 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1089 — Constitutional Amendment Property Tax Levy Limit. | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1089 — Constitutional Amendment Property Tax Levy Limit. | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1082 — NC Right to Work Amendment. | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1082 — NC Right to Work Amendment. | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1076 — Limit Electric/Natural Gas Revenue Uses. | Yea | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 814 — Nathaniel Denny; NC Dept I.T. | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 814 — Nathaniel Denny; NC Dept I.T. | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 846 — Deannex Certain Property/Red Oak. | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 832 — Washington Deannexation. | Yea | May 13, 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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