Howard Penny, Jr.
Born
1947
Contact
Email · howard.penny@ncleg.gov
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18
Bills sponsored
this session · 30 all-time
146
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 264 all-time
1
Enacted into law
this session · 1 all-time
1944
Recorded votes
96%
Vote participation
voted in 96% of 1944 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2025-2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
99.2%
based on 721 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0.8%
based on 721 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
95.4%
based on 721 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
30 billsCurrent session 18 bills
- HB 1154 Expand the FarmSHARE Food Hub Program. In Committee
- HB 1095 Tier System Reevaluation. In Committee
- HB 24 Restore Down-Zoning Authority. In Committee
- HB 36 Maintenance of State Veterans Cemeteries. In Committee
- HB 853 Special License Plate After Revocation. In Committee
- HB 21 Drivers License Designation/Autism. Passed
- HB 567 Ensure Access to Biomarker Testing. Passed
- HB 296 Corn Farmer Recovery Act - Phase I. In Committee
- HB 210 Perpetual Care of Certain Cemeteries. Signed
- HR 778 Expressing UK Friendship. In Committee
- HB 369 Parking Lot Reform/Stormwater Control. Passed
- HB 368 Revise Child Passenger Restraint Systems Law. Passed
- HB 471 Food Labeling Transparency Act. In Committee
- HB 153 DOT/DEQ to Study Safety and Emissions Inspections. In Committee
- HB 130 Agriculture Crops Disaster Relief. In Committee
- HB 363 Regional Public Transportation Authority Service Area. In Committee
- HB 552 Agricultural Manufacturing Economic Development. Passed
- HB 239 Change to Exceptional Children Funding Formula. In Committee
Historical 12 bills
- HB 656 Regional Public Transportation Authority Service Area. Died
- HB 1007 Regional Planning Funding. Died
- HB 112 Consider Honey Sales as Income for Present-Use Value. Died
- HB 77 Drivers License Designation/Autism. Died
- HB 285 Emergency Notification System Railroad Train/Driver Education Curriculum. Died
- HB 842 Clarify Deed Restrictions/Solar Collectors. Died
- HB 581 Drivers License Designation/Autism. Died
- HB 438 Maximum Freight Train Length. Died
- HJR 286 Urge Congress/Propose "Keep Nine" Amendment. Died
- HB 737 Local Food Market Expansion Act. Died
- HB 51 Eastern Counties/Public Notices. Died
- HB 686 No Government Retribution for Refusal of Covid-19 Vaccinations. Died
Co-sponsored
264 billsCurrent session 146 bills
- HB 1126 2026 Department of State Treasurer Administrative/Technical/Clarifying Changes. Signed
- HB 1094 Ferry Division Audit/DOT Omnibus. Signed
- HB 56 2026 Budget Technical Corrections. Signed
- HB 451 Diabetes Education for Parents. In Committee
- HB 1231 No Voter Registration Changes At DMV. In Committee
- HB 1191 Fostering Care in NC Act 2026. In Committee
- HB 192 Defund Planned Parenthood and Cost Transparency. Passed
- HB 224 Strengthen Our Tribal Communities Act. In Committee
- HB 505 Kayla's Act: Protecting Domestic Violence Victims. In Committee
- HB 87 Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA). Signed
- HB 958 Election Law Changes. Vetoed
- HB 1067 Rocky Mount Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. Passed
- HB 406 Clarify Motor Vehicle Dealer Laws. Passed
- HB 1214 Make E-Verify Great Again. In Committee
- HB 1199 The Seatbelt Act. In Committee
- HB 449 Crimes Against Minors/Revise Law. In Committee
- HB 1134 Secret Peeping on Minor/Increase Punishment. In Committee
- HB 1176 North Carolina-Ireland Trade Commission. In Committee
- HB 1193 Rep. Mike Clampitt Bone Marrow Donation Act. In Committee
- HJR 379 Application for a Convention of the States. Passed
- HB 1186 Equipping Law Enforcement for Better Drug Detection. In Committee
- HB 986 Support Our Teachers. In Committee
- HB 346 Central Carolina Community College Multicampus Center Full-Time Equivalent Calculation. Passed
- HB 171 Equality in State Agencies/Prohibition on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Signed
- HB 1163 Workforce Act of 2026. In Committee
Historical 118 bills
- HB 240 Town of Four Oaks Occupancy Tax Authorization. Died
- HJR 151 Term Limits For Congress. Signed
- HB 566 Give State Retirees 2% Cost-of-Living Adjustment/Funds. Died
- HB 523 First Responders Mental Health. Died
- HB 480 Adopt Doc Watson Day. Died
- HB 521 NC Troopers Association Caisson Unit/Funds. Died
- HB 513 Adopt Osprey as State Raptor. Died
- HB 76 Access to Healthcare Options. Signed
- HB 501 TriCounty Airport at Henry Joyner Field/Funds. Died
- HB 486 Advocacy for Long-Term Care Residents/Funds. Died
- HB 67 Encourage Healthy NC Food in Schools. Died
- HB 51 School Calendar Flexibility/Multiple Counties. Died
- HB 50 Pistol Purchase Permit Repeal. Died
- HB 539 North Carolina Farmers Appreciation Day. Died
- HB 11 Schools for the Deaf and Blind. Signed
- HB 40 Prevent Rioting and Civil Disorder. Signed
- HB 484 Mental Health Confidential Information Disclosure. Signed
- HB 39 Kayla's Act: Protecting Domestic Violence Victims. Died
- HB 100 Regional Firing Range/Alamance Community College. Died
- HB 701 Read the Constitution Mandate. Died
- HB 898 House Redistricting Plan 2023/H898 Ed 2. Signed
- HB 123 Early Voting Constitutional Amendment. Died
- HB 209 Consumer Credit Card Protection Act. Died
- HJR 235 Application for a Convention of the States. Died
- HB 536 Loggerhead Turtle/State Saltwater Reptile. Died
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HB 741
Veterans Registration Plate Modifications.
Second Reading |
Yea | pass | May 06, 2025 |
|
HB 652
Transportation Goods Unit Pricing Cost.
Second Reading |
Yea | pass | May 06, 2025 |
|
HB 606
Civil Procedure Amendment.
Second Reading |
Yea | pass | May 06, 2025 |
|
HB 606
Civil Procedure Amendment.
A2 Stevens Second Reading |
Yea | pass | May 06, 2025 |
|
HB 572
Veterans/Electroencephalogram Combined Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Pilot Program.
Second Reading |
Yea | pass | May 06, 2025 |
|
HB 519
Parents' Medical Bill of Rights.
Second Reading |
Yea | pass | May 06, 2025 |
|
HB 489
Insurance Coverage Emergency Ambulance Transportation.
Second Reading |
Yea | pass | May 06, 2025 |
|
HB 414
1-to-1 Credit for Career and College Promise.
Second Reading |
Yea | pass | May 06, 2025 |
|
HB 346
Central Carolina Community College Multicampus Center Full-Time Equivalent Calculation.
Second Reading |
Yea | pass | May 06, 2025 |
|
HB 212
Condemnation/Service on Spouses Not Required.
Second Reading |
Yea | pass | May 06, 2025 |
|
HB 908
Modify Civil Commitment Hearing Procedures.
Second Reading |
Yea | pass | May 01, 2025 |
|
HB 875
DPI to Redesign Math Instruction.
Second Reading |
Yea | pass | May 01, 2025 |
|
HB 875
DPI to Redesign Math Instruction.
A1 von Haefen Second Reading |
Yea | pass | May 01, 2025 |
|
HB 789
Mitigating Factor/Pretrial Use of Ignition Interlock Device.
Second Reading |
Yea | pass | May 01, 2025 |
|
HB 773
School Performance Grade Changes.
Second Reading |
Yea | pass | May 01, 2025 |
|
HB 472
Commercial Vehicle and Cargo Protection.
Second Reading |
Yea | pass | May 01, 2025 |
|
HB 139
Baby Boxes/Newborn Safety Device.
Second Reading |
Yea | pass | May 01, 2025 |
|
HB 97
Support Firefighters Fighting Cancer.
Second Reading |
Yea | pass | May 01, 2025 |
|
HB 97
Support Firefighters Fighting Cancer.
A2 Pierce, R. Second Reading |
Yea | pass | May 01, 2025 |
|
HB 649
County Tier Designation Study Bill.
Second Reading |
Yea | pass | April 29, 2025 |
|
HB 368
Revise Child Passenger Restraint Systems Law.
Second Reading |
Yea | pass | April 29, 2025 |
|
HB 298
Local Governments/System Development Fees.
Second Reading |
Yea | pass | April 29, 2025 |
|
HB 288
POW/MIA Flag/State Buildings and Schools.
Second Reading |
Yea | pass | April 29, 2025 |
|
HB 636
Promoting Wholesome Content for Students.
Second Reading |
Yea | pass | April 16, 2025 |
|
HB 636
Promoting Wholesome Content for Students.
Second Reading M4 Previous Question |
Yea | pass | April 16, 2025 |
|
HB 734
Modernize Debt Settlement Prohibition.
Second Reading |
Yea | pass | April 16, 2025 |
|
HB 485
Adult Care Home Medicaid Personal Care Services Coverage.
Second Reading |
Yea | pass | April 16, 2025 |
|
HB 373
UNC Tuition Discounts for Certain Students.
Second Reading |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2025 |
|
HB 272
The Sergeant Mickey Hutchens Act.
Second Reading |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2025 |
|
HB 246
Liam's Law.
Second Reading |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2025 |
|
HB 218
Emergency Information on DMV Applications.
Second Reading |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2025 |
|
HB 213
Post NC Veterans' Benefits.
Second Reading |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2025 |
|
HB 211
The Kelsey Smith Act.
Second Reading |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2025 |
|
HB 69
Military and Veterans Educational Promise Act.
Second Reading |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2025 |
|
HB 397
Use of Epinephrine Nasal Spray.
Second Reading |
Yea | pass | April 09, 2025 |
|
HB 354
Civil Procedure/Gatekeeper Orders/Database.
Second Reading |
Yea | pass | April 09, 2025 |
|
HB 354
Civil Procedure/Gatekeeper Orders/Database.
A1 Pyrtle Second Reading |
Yea | pass | April 09, 2025 |
|
HB 266
Adopt Women Veterans Day.
Second Reading |
Yea | pass | April 09, 2025 |
|
HB 266
Adopt Women Veterans Day.
A1 Goodwin Second Reading |
Yea | pass | April 09, 2025 |
|
HB 149
School Financial Flexibility Pilot Program.
Second Reading |
Yea | pass | April 09, 2025 |
|
HB 123
Criminal Falsification of Medical Records.
Second Reading |
Yea | pass | April 09, 2025 |
|
HB 53
Increase Accident Thresholds/Safe Driver Plan.
Second Reading |
Yea | pass | April 09, 2025 |
|
HB 143
Maysville Occupancy Tax.
Third Reading |
Yea | pass | April 09, 2025 |
|
HB 63
Town of Andrews/Deannexation.
Third Reading |
Yea | pass | April 09, 2025 |
|
HB 143
Maysville Occupancy Tax.
Second Reading |
Yea | pass | April 08, 2025 |
|
HB 160
Joel H. Crisp Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) Awareness Law.
Second Reading |
Yea | pass | April 08, 2025 |
|
HB 352
Bid Requirements/Permitting/Inundation Maps/Coastal Area Management Act.
Second Reading |
Yea | pass | April 02, 2025 |
|
HB 189
Red Light Camera Delay Interval.
Second Reading |
Yea | pass | April 02, 2025 |
|
HB 141
The Joe John Remembrance Act.
Second Reading |
Yea | pass | April 02, 2025 |
|
HB 15
Support Private Property Rights.
Second Reading |
Yea | pass | April 02, 2025 |