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Howard Penny
NC House District 53
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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 83Education 35Healthcare 35Social Services & Welfare 30Transportation & Infrastructure 28Criminal Justice & Policing 27Economy & Taxes 23Labor & Employment 17Agriculture 14Veterans Affairs 13Civil Rights & Liberties 11Defense & Military 11Housing 10Environment & Energy 9Other 9Technology & Privacy 9Elections & Voting 7Banking & Finance 4Immigration 3Gun Policy 2Abortion & Reproductive Rights 1Foreign Policy & Trade 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC House District 53 current
North Carolina |
Republican | Sep 8, 2020 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (455 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 162 — Parking Lot Reform/Stormwater Control. | Yea | Mar 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 134 — Prohibit Misbranding of Certain Food Products. | Yea | Mar 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 16 — General Assembly: In God We Trust - Display. | Yea | Mar 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 186 — The Stars and Stripes Commitment Act. | Yea | Mar 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 184 — Promote North Carolina Sawmills. | Yea | Mar 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 95 — Threaten Elected Official/Increase Punishment. | Yea | Mar 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 47 — Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 - Part I. | Yea | Mar 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 124 — Adopt Official State Cookie. | Yea | Mar 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 37 — Enhance Firefighter Benefits and Representation. | Yea | Mar 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 35 — Establish Military Appreciation Month. | Yea | Mar 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 28 — Gun Violence Prevention Act. | Yea | Mar 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 21 — Drivers License Designation/Autism. | Yea | Mar 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 223 — Town of Mooresville/Property Conveyance. | Yea | Mar 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 182 — Revise Law Permanent Protective Order/Child Abuse. | Yea | Mar 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 52 — Protect Those Who Serve and Protect Act of 2025. | Yea | Mar 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 52 — Protect Those Who Serve and Protect Act of 2025. | Nay | Mar 11, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 43 — Designate State Balloon Rally. | Yea | Mar 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 136 — Town of Faith/Even-Year Elections/Four-Year Terms. | Yea | Mar 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 105 — Gaston County Board of Education Election Partisan. | Yea | Mar 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2 — Entry Fees for Interscholastic Sports Events. | Yea | Mar 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 42 — Back the Blue Pay Act. | Yea | Mar 4, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 34 — Strengthen Medicaid Provider Controls. | Yea | Mar 4, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 44 — General Statutes Commission Electronic Signatures. | Yea | Feb 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 48 — Increase Unemployment Insurance Maximum Benefit/2025 Unemployment Insurance Tax Credit. | Yea | Feb 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 115 — General Assembly Appointments. | Yea | Feb 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (18 as lead sponsor)
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HB 1154
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Expand the FarmSHARE Food Hub Program.
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HB 1095
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Tier System Reevaluation.
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HB 24
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Restore Down-Zoning Authority.
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HB 36
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Maintenance of State Veterans Cemeteries.
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HB 853
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Special License Plate After Revocation.
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HB 21
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Drivers License Designation/Autism.
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HB 567
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Ensure Access to Biomarker Testing.
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HB 296
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Corn Farmer Recovery Act - Phase I.
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HB 210
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Perpetual Care of Certain Cemeteries.
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HR 778
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Expressing UK Friendship.
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