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Howard Penny
NC House District 53
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Issue areas
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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 1114 — General Statutes Commission Technical Corrections 2026. | Yea | Jun 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1114 — General Statutes Commission Technical Corrections 2026. | Yea | Jun 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 889 — Property Tax Reappraisal Moratorium. | Yea | Jun 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1029 — NC Digital Asset and Stablecoin Act. | Yea | Jun 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 809 — Satellite Annexation Cap/Rural Hall Fire Dist. | Yea | Jun 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 920 — Virtual Currency Kiosk Consumer Protection Act. | Yea | Jun 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 920 — Virtual Currency Kiosk Consumer Protection Act. | Nay | Jun 9, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 730 — Ratepayer Protection Act. | Yea | Jun 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 730 — Ratepayer Protection Act. | Nay | Jun 3, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 445 — Regulatory Reform Act of 2026. | Yea | Jun 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 445 — Regulatory Reform Act of 2026. | Nay | Jun 3, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1104 — Improve Involuntary Commitment Process and Enhance Public Safety. | Yea | Jun 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1109 — NCDOT Strategic Transportation Investments Study Recommendation. | Yea | Jun 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1094 — Ferry Div. Audit/DOT Omnibus. | Yea | Jun 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1126 — 2026 Department of State Treasurer Administrative/Technical/Clarifying Changes. | Yea | Jun 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1126 — 2026 Department of State Treasurer Administrative/Technical/Clarifying Changes. | Yea | Jun 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1218 — Navigable Waters/Pine Knoll Shores. | Yea | Jun 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 484 — Clarify Tourism-Related Expenditures. | Yea | Jun 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 443 — Constitutional Amendment: Council of State Vacancies. | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 443 — Constitutional Amendment: Council of State Vacancies. | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1042 — Affordable Housing Exemption Modifications. | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 87 — Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA). | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1080 — Lower Taxes for All NC. | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1080 — Lower Taxes for All NC. | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1042 — Affordable Housing Exemption Modifications. | Yea | May 19, 2026 | 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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