2026-4
Lower Taxes for All NC
Enacted from SB 1080. Lapel has not published a detailed reading for this session law.
Primary sponsor of SB 1080
NC General Assembly · Member Profile
Buck Newton
NC Senate·District 4·Republican
Freshness
Data through Q2 2026
Total raised · Q2 2026
$23K
Unique donors
15
Bills sponsored
67
Committees served
6
Campaign finance · 2025–2026 cycle
Top donors by total contributed
Top-10 sum
$20,900
| # | Donor | Total | Gifts | Last gift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Eldon Leo Green III | $6,400 | 1 | Jan 13, 2025 |
| 02 | Duke Energy Corporation PAC | $4,000 | 1 | Jan 21, 2026 |
| 03 | NC Home Builders Association | $3,000 | 1 | Feb 7, 2026 |
| 04 | Parker Overton | $1,500 | 1 | Oct 30, 2025 |
| 05 | Bill O'Boyle | $1,000 | 1 | Dec 14, 2025 |
| 06 | East Rising PAC | $1,000 | 1 | Sep 19, 2025 |
| 07 | Royce E Everette JR | $1,000 | 1 | Sep 3, 2025 |
| 08 | William H Shreve | $1,000 | 1 | Dec 29, 2025 |
| 09 | Ronald Wayne Smith | $1,000 | 1 | Sep 19, 2025 |
| 10 | David L West | $1,000 | 1 | Dec 29, 2025 |
01Eldon Leo Green III
$6,4001 gift · Jan 13, 2025
02Duke Energy Corporation PAC
$4,0001 gift · Jan 21, 2026
03NC Home Builders Association
$3,0001 gift · Feb 7, 2026
04Parker Overton
$1,5001 gift · Oct 30, 2025
05Bill O'Boyle
$1,0001 gift · Dec 14, 2025
06East Rising PAC
$1,0001 gift · Sep 19, 2025
07Royce E Everette JR
$1,0001 gift · Sep 3, 2025
08William H Shreve
$1,0001 gift · Dec 29, 2025
09Ronald Wayne Smith
$1,0001 gift · Sep 19, 2025
10David L West
$1,0001 gift · Dec 29, 2025
Source: NC State Board of Elections, 2025–2026 cycle
Legislation · 2025–26 session
Sponsored bills
Filed · became law
67 · 11
SB 730
Ratepayer Protection Act
Co-Sponsor
Jun 8, 2026
—
SB 992
Truth in Taxation
Primary sponsor
Jun 8, 2026
—
SB 310
Criminal Law Changes
Primary sponsor
Jun 3, 2026
—
SB 1007
Human Trafficking Omnibus
Primary sponsor
Jun 2, 2026
—
SB 1080
Lower Taxes for All NC
Became law
May 21, 2026
→ SL 2026-4
SB 1082
NC Right to Work Amendment
Primary sponsor
May 20, 2026
—
SB 280
Private School Security Act
Primary sponsor
May 19, 2026
—
SB 1076
Limit Electric/Natural Gas Revenue Uses
Primary sponsor
May 19, 2026
—
SB 1081
Constitutional Right to Farm
Primary sponsor
May 18, 2026
—
SB 355
Support the Dept. of Adult Correction.-AB
Primary sponsor
May 13, 2026
—
SB 394
Prohibit Foreign Ownership of NC Land
Primary sponsor
May 12, 2026
—
SB 955
Permit Self-Defense Devices on College Campus
Primary sponsor
May 4, 2026
—
SB 1057
Required Disclosures/Proxy Advisory Services
Primary sponsor
May 4, 2026
—
SB 1066
Alternative Bridge Funding Formula
Co-Sponsor
May 4, 2026
—
SB 851
America's Semiquincentennial License Plate
Primary sponsor
Apr 29, 2026
—
SB 870
Funds for Veterans/HBOT
Co-Sponsor
Apr 29, 2026
—
SB 648
AOC Agency Requests.-AB
Primary sponsor
Apr 27, 2026
—
SB 797
Hands Free NC
Co-Sponsor
Apr 22, 2026
—
SB 801
Protect Special Ops Forces/No Doxing/Funds
Co-Sponsor
Apr 22, 2026
—
SB 153
North Carolina Border Protection Act
Co-Sponsor
Apr 6, 2026
—
SB 227
Eliminating "DEI" in Public Education
Co-Sponsor
Apr 6, 2026
—
SB 558
Eliminating "DEI" in Public Higher Ed
Co-Sponsor
Apr 6, 2026
—
SB 245
Expand Remote Drivers License Services
Became law
Sep 30, 2025
→ SL 2025-91
SB 403
Additional Medicaid Funds and Requirements
Co-Sponsor
Sep 25, 2025
—
SB 254
Charter School Changes
Became law
Jul 29, 2025
→ SL 2025-80
SB 416
Personal Privacy Protection Act
Became law
Jul 29, 2025
→ SL 2025-79
SB 429
2025 Public Safety Act
Became law
Jul 9, 2025
→ SL 2025-70
SB 479
SCRIPT Act
Became law
Jul 9, 2025
→ SL 2025-69
SB 664
JMAC/ABC/Other Revisions
Became law
Jul 7, 2025
→ SL 2025-65
SB 307
Info. Rights of Estate/Death of LLC Member
Became law
Jul 3, 2025
→ SL 2025-55
SB 442
Parents Protection Act
Became law
Jul 3, 2025
→ SL 2025-59
SB 710
DPS Agency Changes.-AB
Became law
Jul 2, 2025
→ SL 2025-51
SB 295
Clarify Motor Vehicle Dealer Laws
Became law
Jul 1, 2025
→ SL 2025-41
SB 117
GSC Uniform Comm. Code/Emerging Technologies
Primary sponsor
Jun 30, 2025
—
SB 488
Clarify Disp. Place Analysis/IOLTA
Co-Sponsor
Jun 26, 2025
—
SB 771
Const Amend - Disaster Relief Emolument Excpt
Co-Sponsor
Jun 26, 2025
—
SB 423
Title Fraud Prevention
Co-Sponsor
Jun 23, 2025
—
SB 639
North Carolina Farm Act of 2025
Co-Sponsor
Jun 18, 2025
—
SB 602
H'cane Helene Bldg Code Window Exemption
Co-Sponsor
May 29, 2025
—
SB 408
No High Risk Apps/Gov't Networks & Devices
Co-Sponsor
May 8, 2025
—
SB 554
Farmers Protection Act
Primary sponsor
May 8, 2025
—
SB 754
School Calendar Flexibility:A New Alternative
Co-Sponsor
May 5, 2025
—
SB 711
ROD Removal/Gov. Security Breach Notice Costs
Primary sponsor
Apr 30, 2025
—
SB 427
Property Tax Modifications
Co-Sponsor
Apr 28, 2025
—
SB 474
The DAVE Act
Co-Sponsor
Apr 10, 2025
—
SB 728
Utility-Scale Battery Storage Rqmts
Co-Sponsor
Apr 7, 2025
—
SB 478
Enhancing Ag. Opportunities in Rural NC
Co-Sponsor
Mar 26, 2025
—
SB 504
NC Farmland and Military Protection Act
Co-Sponsor
Mar 26, 2025
—
SB 577
Title Insurance Kickbacks Clarification
Primary sponsor
Mar 26, 2025
—
SB 670
Drones/Certain Vendor Purchases Prohibited
Primary sponsor
Mar 26, 2025
—
SB 701
Bring Back Our Heroes
Primary sponsor
Mar 26, 2025
—
SB 703
Update 1987 Rates/Organs and Disfigurement
Primary sponsor
Mar 26, 2025
—
SB 758
Water & Sewer Allocation Reforms
Co-Sponsor
Mar 26, 2025
—
SB 425
Chiropractic Abuse of Costs
Co-Sponsor
Mar 25, 2025
—
SB 428
IBT Reforms
Co-Sponsor
Mar 25, 2025
—
SB 299
Government Transparency Act of 2025
Co-Sponsor
Mar 20, 2025
—
SB 322
Utility Worker Protection Act
Co-Sponsor
Mar 19, 2025
—
SB 261
Energy Security and Affordability Act
Co-Sponsor
Mar 18, 2025
—
SB 300
NC REACH Act
Co-Sponsor
Mar 18, 2025
—
SB 302
The Sergeant Mickey Hutchens Act
Co-Sponsor
Mar 18, 2025
—
SB 320
LEO Special Separation Allowance Options
Co-Sponsor
Mar 18, 2025
—
SB 290
NC REINS Act
Co-Sponsor
Mar 17, 2025
—
SB 228
Disabled Veterans Tax Relief Bill
Co-Sponsor
Mar 5, 2025
—
SB 24
Govt Mandates Increase Healthcare Costs
Co-Sponsor
Feb 17, 2025
—
SB 61
I-95 Toll Prohibition
Primary sponsor
Feb 6, 2025
—
SB 47
State Emps./No Payroll Dues Deduction
Co-Sponsor
Feb 5, 2025
—
SB 3
4th Senatorial District Local Act-1
Co-Sponsor
Jan 30, 2025
—
SB 730Co-Sponsor
Ratepayer Protection Act
Jun 8, 2026
SB 992Primary sponsor
Truth in Taxation
Jun 8, 2026
SB 310Primary sponsor
Criminal Law Changes
Jun 3, 2026
SB 1007Primary sponsor
Human Trafficking Omnibus
Jun 2, 2026
SB 1080Became law
Lower Taxes for All NC
May 21, 2026→ SL 2026-4
SB 1082Primary sponsor
NC Right to Work Amendment
May 20, 2026
SB 280Primary sponsor
Private School Security Act
May 19, 2026
SB 1076Primary sponsor
Limit Electric/Natural Gas Revenue Uses
May 19, 2026
SB 1081Primary sponsor
Constitutional Right to Farm
May 18, 2026
SB 355Primary sponsor
Support the Dept. of Adult Correction.-AB
May 13, 2026
SB 394Primary sponsor
Prohibit Foreign Ownership of NC Land
May 12, 2026
SB 955Primary sponsor
Permit Self-Defense Devices on College Campus
May 4, 2026
SB 1057Primary sponsor
Required Disclosures/Proxy Advisory Services
May 4, 2026
SB 1066Co-Sponsor
Alternative Bridge Funding Formula
May 4, 2026
SB 851Primary sponsor
America's Semiquincentennial License Plate
Apr 29, 2026
SB 870Co-Sponsor
Funds for Veterans/HBOT
Apr 29, 2026
SB 648Primary sponsor
AOC Agency Requests.-AB
Apr 27, 2026
SB 797Co-Sponsor
Hands Free NC
Apr 22, 2026
SB 801Co-Sponsor
Protect Special Ops Forces/No Doxing/Funds
Apr 22, 2026
SB 153Co-Sponsor
North Carolina Border Protection Act
Apr 6, 2026
SB 227Co-Sponsor
Eliminating "DEI" in Public Education
Apr 6, 2026
SB 558Co-Sponsor
Eliminating "DEI" in Public Higher Ed
Apr 6, 2026
SB 245Became law
Expand Remote Drivers License Services
Sep 30, 2025→ SL 2025-91
SB 403Co-Sponsor
Additional Medicaid Funds and Requirements
Sep 25, 2025
SB 254Became law
Charter School Changes
Jul 29, 2025→ SL 2025-80
SB 416Became law
Personal Privacy Protection Act
Jul 29, 2025→ SL 2025-79
SB 429Became law
2025 Public Safety Act
Jul 9, 2025→ SL 2025-70
SB 479Became law
SCRIPT Act
Jul 9, 2025→ SL 2025-69
SB 664Became law
JMAC/ABC/Other Revisions
Jul 7, 2025→ SL 2025-65
SB 307Became law
Info. Rights of Estate/Death of LLC Member
Jul 3, 2025→ SL 2025-55
SB 442Became law
Parents Protection Act
Jul 3, 2025→ SL 2025-59
SB 710Became law
DPS Agency Changes.-AB
Jul 2, 2025→ SL 2025-51
SB 295Became law
Clarify Motor Vehicle Dealer Laws
Jul 1, 2025→ SL 2025-41
SB 117Primary sponsor
GSC Uniform Comm. Code/Emerging Technologies
Jun 30, 2025
SB 488Co-Sponsor
Clarify Disp. Place Analysis/IOLTA
Jun 26, 2025
SB 771Co-Sponsor
Const Amend - Disaster Relief Emolument Excpt
Jun 26, 2025
SB 423Co-Sponsor
Title Fraud Prevention
Jun 23, 2025
SB 639Co-Sponsor
North Carolina Farm Act of 2025
Jun 18, 2025
SB 602Co-Sponsor
H'cane Helene Bldg Code Window Exemption
May 29, 2025
SB 408Co-Sponsor
No High Risk Apps/Gov't Networks & Devices
May 8, 2025
SB 554Primary sponsor
Farmers Protection Act
May 8, 2025
SB 754Co-Sponsor
School Calendar Flexibility:A New Alternative
May 5, 2025
SB 711Primary sponsor
ROD Removal/Gov. Security Breach Notice Costs
Apr 30, 2025
SB 427Co-Sponsor
Property Tax Modifications
Apr 28, 2025
SB 474Co-Sponsor
The DAVE Act
Apr 10, 2025
SB 728Co-Sponsor
Utility-Scale Battery Storage Rqmts
Apr 7, 2025
SB 478Co-Sponsor
Enhancing Ag. Opportunities in Rural NC
Mar 26, 2025
SB 504Co-Sponsor
NC Farmland and Military Protection Act
Mar 26, 2025
SB 577Primary sponsor
Title Insurance Kickbacks Clarification
Mar 26, 2025
SB 670Primary sponsor
Drones/Certain Vendor Purchases Prohibited
Mar 26, 2025
SB 701Primary sponsor
Bring Back Our Heroes
Mar 26, 2025
SB 703Primary sponsor
Update 1987 Rates/Organs and Disfigurement
Mar 26, 2025
SB 758Co-Sponsor
Water & Sewer Allocation Reforms
Mar 26, 2025
SB 425Co-Sponsor
Chiropractic Abuse of Costs
Mar 25, 2025
SB 428Co-Sponsor
IBT Reforms
Mar 25, 2025
SB 299Co-Sponsor
Government Transparency Act of 2025
Mar 20, 2025
SB 322Co-Sponsor
Utility Worker Protection Act
Mar 19, 2025
SB 261Co-Sponsor
Energy Security and Affordability Act
Mar 18, 2025
SB 300Co-Sponsor
NC REACH Act
Mar 18, 2025
SB 302Co-Sponsor
The Sergeant Mickey Hutchens Act
Mar 18, 2025
SB 320Co-Sponsor
LEO Special Separation Allowance Options
Mar 18, 2025
SB 290Co-Sponsor
NC REINS Act
Mar 17, 2025
SB 228Co-Sponsor
Disabled Veterans Tax Relief Bill
Mar 5, 2025
SB 24Co-Sponsor
Govt Mandates Increase Healthcare Costs
Feb 17, 2025
SB 61Primary sponsor
I-95 Toll Prohibition
Feb 6, 2025
SB 47Co-Sponsor
State Emps./No Payroll Dues Deduction
Feb 5, 2025
SB 3Co-Sponsor
4th Senatorial District Local Act-1
Jan 30, 2025
Source: NCGA via LegiScan
Enacted law
Session laws
2025-91
Expand Remote Drivers License Services
Enacted from SB 245. Lapel has not published a detailed reading for this session law.
Primary sponsor of SB 245
2025-70
2025 Public Safety Act
Enacted from SB 429. Lapel has not published a detailed reading for this session law.
Primary sponsor of SB 429
2025-65
JMAC/ABC/Other Revisions
Enacted from SB 664. Lapel has not published a detailed reading for this session law.
Primary sponsor of SB 664
Activity · 2025–26 session
Session timeline
June 2026
May 2026
- May 19
Appointed Member · Agriculture, Energy, and Environment
Senate standing - May 19
Appointed Chair · Appropriations on Justice and Public Safety
Senate subcommittee - May 19
Appointed Member · Education/Higher Education
Senate standing - May 19
Appointed Chair · Finance
Senate standing - May 19
Appointed Chair · Judiciary
Senate standing - May 19
Appointed Member · Transportation
Senate standing
April 2026
March 2026
February 2026
- Feb 7
NC HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION
Non-Party Comm$3,000
January 2026
- Jan 21
DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION PAC
Non-Party Comm$4,000
December 2025
- Dec 29
DAVID L WEST
Individual$1,000 - Dec 29
WILLIAM H SHREVE
Individual$1,000 - Dec 14
BILL O'BOYLE
Individual$1,000
October 2025
- Oct 30
PARKER OVERTON
Individual$1,500
September 2025
- Sep 19
RONALD WAYNE SMITH
Individual$1,000 - Sep 19
EAST RISING PAC
Non-Party Comm$1,000 - Sep 3
ROYCE E EVERETTE JR
Individual$1,000
July 2025
Source: NCGA bill records, committee assignments, NC Board of Elections, NC Secretary of State lobbying registry
Assignments · 2025–26 session
Committee Assignments
Total roles
6
Appropriations on Justice and Public Safety
Senate · subcommittee
Finance
Senate · standing
Judiciary
Senate · standing
Agriculture, Energy, and Environment
Senate · standing
Education/Higher Education
Senate · standing
Transportation
Senate · standing
Senate Pro Tempore and other leadership positions are ex officio members of most standing committees per chamber rules.