Samuel Watford

North Carolina House

Samuel Watford

RepublicanRepresentative · District 80
Running for Reelection · November 2026

Election Day: November 3, 2026 · Register to vote at ncsbe.gov

2
Bills Sponsored
12
Bills Cosponsored
802
Votes Cast
100%
Party Unity Score

Sponsored Bills (2)

H247Passed

Underground Safety Revisions

This bill updates North Carolina's underground utility safety laws by clarifying definitions, extending notification timelines, expanding safe excavation methods, and revising the enforcement process through the Underground Damage Prevention Review Board. It introduces soft dig technologies (air and water pressure excavation), adjusts work notice periods from 3-12 days to a minimum of 3 days with a 28-calendar-day validity period, and modifies liability protections and penalty procedures for violations.

House2025-06-26
H761Introduced

Limit Session Length

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment that would limit how long the North Carolina General Assembly can meet in regular session: 90 legislative days in odd-numbered years and 45 legislative days in even-numbered years. The amendment would be submitted to voters in November 2026, and if approved, would take effect for future legislative sessions.

House2025-04-07

Cosponsored Bills (12)

H171Vetoed

Equality in State Agencies/Prohibition on DEI

This bill prohibits North Carolina state agencies and local governments from spending money on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, policies, or staff positions. It defines DEI as initiatives that influence hiring or employment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, nationality, country of origin, or sexual orientation outside of merit-based processes, and establishes penalties for violations including fines up to $10,000 and potential removal from employment.

House2026-06-24
H258Passed

Worker Safety Act of 2026

This bill clarifies the process for filing complaints about workplace retaliation under North Carolina's worker protection laws. It specifies what information complaints must contain, allows employers to submit response statements within seven days, requires extra materials submitted with complaints to be destroyed and kept confidential, and establishes how time periods are calculated in these cases.

House2026-06-22
H1089Passed

Const. Amend. Property Tax Levy Limit

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment that would require the North Carolina General Assembly to pass laws limiting how much local governments (counties, cities, towns, and special districts) can increase their property tax levies each year. The amendment would be submitted to North Carolina voters in the November 2026 general election, and if approved by a majority of voters, would become part of the state constitution.

House2026-05-21

Voting Record (802)

802
Votes Cast
658
Yea
63
Nay
90%
Participation
  • Yea
    H171HousePassed

    Equality in State Agencies/Prohibition on DEI

    2026-06-24
  • Yea
    S558HousePassed

    Eliminating "DEI" in Public Higher Ed

    2026-06-24
  • Yea
    S595HousePassed

    Various Revenue Laws Changes

    2026-06-24
  • Yea
    S153HousePassed

    North Carolina Border Protection Act

    2026-06-24
  • Yea
    H376HousePassed

    Water/Wastewater Affordability & Capacity Act

    2026-06-24
  • Yea
    H1239HousePassed

    Honor Mike Clampitt

    2026-06-24
  • Yea
    H1040HousePassed

    Pitt-Greenville Airport Authority Changes

    2026-06-23
  • Yea
    H301HousePassed

    Social Media & AI Safety

    2026-06-23
  • Yea
    H481HousePassed

    Pay Exceptions/Special Separation Allowance

    2026-06-23
  • Yea
    H198HousePassed

    ABC Omnibus of 2026

    2026-06-23
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