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Sam Watford
NC House District 80
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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 8Economy & Taxes 3Elections & Voting 3Labor & Employment 3Transportation & Infrastructure 3Civil Rights & Liberties 2Environment & Energy 2Healthcare 2Abortion & Reproductive Rights 1Agriculture 1Criminal Justice & Policing 1Housing 1Social Services & Welfare 1Technology & Privacy 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC House District 80 current
North Carolina |
Republican | Jan 1, 2021 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| NC House District 80
North Carolina |
Republican | Jan 1, 2015 | Dec 31, 2018 | 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. | Not voting | Mar 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 52 — Protect Those Who Serve and Protect Act of 2025. | Not voting | Mar 11, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 43 — Designate State Balloon Rally. | Not voting | Mar 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 136 — Town of Faith/Even-Year Elections/Four-Year Terms. | Not voting | Mar 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 105 — Gaston County Board of Education Election Partisan. | Not voting | 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 |