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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 416 — Personal Privacy Protection Act. | Yea | Jul 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 416 — Personal Privacy Protection Act. | Yea | Jul 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 266 — The Power Bill Reduction Act. | Yea | Jul 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 266 — The Power Bill Reduction Act. | Yea | Jul 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 805 — Prevent Sexual Exploitation/Women and Minors. | Yea | Jul 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 549 — Clarify Powers of State Auditor. | Yea | Jul 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 402 — Limit Rules With Substantial Financial Costs. | Yea | Jul 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 318 — The Criminal Illegal Alien Enforcement Act. | Yea | Jul 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 193 — Firearm Law Revisions. | Yea | Jul 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SJR 772 — Adjournment Resolution. | Yea | Jul 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 948 — The Projects for Advancing Vehicle-Infrastructure Enhancements (P.A.V.E.) Act. | Not voting | Jun 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 479 — SCRIPT Act. | Not voting | Jun 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 23 — Various State and Local Government Provisions. | Not voting | Jun 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 311 — The Law and Order Act. | Not voting | Jun 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 171 — Equality in State Agencies/Prohibition on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). | Not voting | Jun 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 173 — Various Local Provisions III. | Not voting | Jun 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1003 — Board of Funeral Service Modifications. | Not voting | Jun 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 576 — Department of Health and Human Services Revisions. | Not voting | Jun 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 992 — Timeshare Foreclosure/Paternity Matters. | Not voting | Jun 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 850 — Interbasin Transfer Moratorium/Study. | Not voting | Jun 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 694 — Regional Water Study/Interbasin Transfer Subbasin/Total Maximum Daily Load. | Not voting | Jun 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 620 — Administrative Office of the Courts Agency Requests. | Not voting | Jun 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 210 — Perpetual Care of Certain Cemeteries. | Not voting | Jun 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SJR 768 — Confirm Appointment to Industrial Commission. | Not voting | Jun 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 770 — General Assembly Appointments. | Not voting | Jun 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |