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Joyce Waddell — Democratic State Senator for North Carolina District 40 (official headshot)

Joyce Waddell Voting Record & Scorecard | National Democrat Platform

NC Senator

District: 40 • Democrat

2024 DEM Alignment:

14.29%

Lifetime Alignment:

19.31%

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Sen. Joyce Waddell (D-NC-40) earned a 14% National Democrat Platform score for 2024, showing minimal alignment with Democratic Party Platform principles. Joyce Waddell voted on 35 of the 35 substantive bills scored by Dem Platform in 2024. Across 2 years rated, Joyce Waddell's lifetime Dem Platform score averages 19%, with 72 votes recorded across 72 scored bills. Joyce Waddell represents the 40th District in the North Carolina State Senate.

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Lawmaker Position

HB 1074Senate 20241x

Strengthening Election Integrity Through a Constitutional Amendment Clarifying that Only U.S. Citizens Can Vote in Elections.

With DEMs
This bill amends language in the state constitution, clarifying the eligibility to vote in elections. Specifically, this bill stipulates that "Only a citizen of the United States, who is 18 years of age" may vote, replacing language saying "Every person born in the United States and every person who has been naturalized, who is 18 years of age" may vote. The amendment will be adopted by voters in the the 2024 election. Support is the Limited Government Position.
HB 10 (Amd. 2) (Motion to Table)Senate 20241x

Defeating an Attempt to Weaken Federal Immigration Enforcement that Imposed a Process to Block ICE Detainers of Offenders.

Against DEMs
The motion to table (defeat) the Mohammed amendment 2 to a bill allocating funding for various programs and departments. The amendment would establish a process allowing a District Attorney (DA) to object to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer issued for offenders in law enforcement custody. Under the amendment, prior to a prisoner''s hearing before a judge, the DA of the county where the offense took place shall notify the prisoner''s victim of the detainer and file an objection to the detainer and administrative warrant upon the victim''s request. A judge may then decide to order the administrator of the jail or confinement facility to not comply with the detainer request, if the judge believes that the "interest of justice" would be better served by not complying with the detainer. Ensuring public safety and national defense is arguably the most important role of government. Support is the Limited Government Position.
HB 10 (Veto Override)Senate 20241x

Improving Educational Outcomes by Increasing Funding of School Choice Vouchers and Strengthening National Security Through Mandated Cooperation with Federal Immigration Enforcement.

Against DEMs
This bill contains numerous provisions allocating funding for various programs and departments. Most notably, the bill increases funding for school choice under the Opportunity Scholarship Grant Fund Reserve, to a range of $625 million (previously $415 million) to $800 million (previously $505 million) from 2025 through 2032. The bill also strengthens national security by expanding ways law enforcement must cooperate with federal immigration enforcement in two new ways: law enforcement must attempt to determine if any individual confined in their jails has lawful immigration status (except for persons jailed for minor traffic offenses) and are required to detain individuals for up to 48 hours if ICE issues a detainer for them. Support is the Limited Government Position.
HB 155 (Veto Override)Senate 20241x

Strengthening Individual Liberties by Expanding the Legal Use of Off-Road Vehicles on Streets and Highways with Speed Limits Up to 55 Miles Per Hour.

Against DEMs
This bill allows the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to issue a certificate of title for all-terrain and utility vehicles and expands the streets and highways on which a modified utility vehicle may operate. Specifically, the bill allows off-road vehicles to now operate on four-lane highways where the posted speed limit is 55 miles per hour or less (previously 35 miles per hour or less). Support is the Limited Government Position.
HB 198 (Veto Override)Senate 20241x

Slighting Reducing Overreaching Regulations by Expanding Permitted Tree Cutting Around Outdoor Advertising Signs and Extending Eligibility for the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages on Trains.

Against DEMs
This bill contains numerous provisions related to procurement, regulations, and toll fees. Most notably, the bill expands the ability for owners of outdoor advertising signs to cut away vegetation and removes all protections for native redbud trees. The bill also expands eligible rail lines that may sell alcoholic beverages on trains, allowing rail lines that are at least 100 miles long and connects to a national rail network to purchase alcohol from licensed wholesalers and retailers. Support is the Limited Government Position.
HB 223 (Amd. 2) (Motion to Table)Senate 20241x

Block an Effort to Hike Taxpayer Costs and Avoid Fiscal Responsibility Through Salary Increases for Numerous Public Employees and Increased Payouts to Beneficiaries.

Against DEMs
The motion to table (defeat) the Marcus amendment 2 to a bill making changes to the state human resources act. This amendment includes salary increases for public school employees and state employees, including salary supplements, retention bonuses, and appreciation bonuses. The amendment also increases salaries for executive branch officials, judicial branch officials and judges, legislative employees, and more. Additional paid vacation days are provided for state employees, ranging from an additional 15 to 26 vacation days each year based on years of total service. Lastly, the amendment implements a cost-of-living adjustment for retirees of the teachers and state employees'' retirement system, consolidated judicial retirement system, and the legislative retirement system through a 2% increase in retirement allowance. Support is the Limited Government Position.
HB 237 (Veto Override)Senate 20241x

Strengthening Religious Liberties and Law and Order by Ensuring Places of Worship are Not Unnecessarily Restricted During a Government Emergency and Increasing Penalties for Obstructing Roads and Emergency Vehicles During a Demonstration.

Against DEMs
This bill stipulates that religious institutions may not be unnecessarily restricted during a government emergency, prohibiting gubernatorial executive orders, local government prohibits and restrictions, or other government rules and regulations that impose additional limitations on religious institutions that are not applicable to other private entities affected by the same or similar emergency. Additionally, the bill enhances penalties for wearing a mask or other clothing to conceal or attempt to conceal an individual''s identity while committing a crime, while also providing an exemption to certain laws limiting wearing masks for those wearing masks for the physical health and safety of others. Lastly, the bill increases penalties for impeding a road or obstructing emergency vehicles during a demonstration and creates a civil liability for organizers of a demonstration that obstructs emergency vehicles. Support is the Limited Government Position.
HB 250Senate 20241x

Growing the Surveillance State by Expanding the Use of Automatic License Plate Readers Under a Pilot Program to Include State and Federal Law Enforcement.

Against DEMs
This bill contains numerous provisions making changes to state law. Notably, this bill expands an existing pilot program, which allows local law enforcement agencies to utilize automatic license plate readers through the State Bureau of Investigation, to include federal and state law enforcement agencies. This measure presents serious civil liberty concerns over the warrantless surveillance and tracking of individuals. Oppose is the Limited Government Position.
HB 317 (Amd. 1) (Motion to Table)Senate 20241x

Blocking an Effort to Weaken School Choice and Grow Government Dependency that Cripples the Opportunity Scholarship Program and Provides Over $637 Million to Subsidize Child Care and Pre-K.

Against DEMs
The motion to table (defeat) the Chaudhuri amendment 1 of a bill making operations appropriations for the state. This amendment halts awarding funding under the Opportunity Scholarship Program to new students and states the intent of the legislature to eliminate the program entirely. Non-public schools that accept students funded by the scholarship program are burdened with numerous new obligations; the amendment prohibits tuition increases in a given year that is greater than the Consumer Price Index (CPI), requires the administration of all tests required by the State Board of Education, and orders compliance with IDEA for students with disabilities who are recipients of the scholarship program. The amendment also implements major funding decreases for the Opportunity Scholarship Grand Fund Reserve and allocates scholarship funds to public schools. Additionally, the amendment appropriates over $330 million in recurring funds and over $307 million in non-recurring funds to support numerous crony programs that subsidize the cost of child care, workforce training, and pre-kindergarten in the state. $180 million is also allocated to support the implementation of new child care quality mandates imposed under the amendment. Support is the Limited Government Position.
HB 317 (Amd. 2) (Motion to Table)Senate 20241x

Blocking an Effort to Increase Government Dependency Through a $100 Million Hike Medicaid Funding.

Against DEMs
The motion to table (defeat) the Grafstein amendment 2 of a bill making operations appropriations for the state. This amendment increases the recurring funds allocated to adjust Medicaid funding used to account for projected changes in enrollment, enrollment mix, service and capitation costs, and federal match rates from $259 million to $359 million. Support is the Limited Government Position.
HB 317 (Amd. 6) (Motion to Table)Senate 20241x

Blocking an Attempt to Reduce Employment Opportunities and Expose Employers to Frivolous Litigation Through Mandated 12-Weeks of Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance and Additional Pregnancy Discrimination Laws.

Against DEMs
The motion to table (defeat) the Murdock amendment 6 of a bill making operations appropriations for the state. This amendment establishes a paid family and medical leave insurance program, providing a weekly benefit amount that is equal to the employee''s average weekly rate divided by the state average weekly wage. The benefit may range from 20% to 120% of the state average weekly wage. The amendment caps the duration of paid leave at 12 weeks for exigency leave or for the birth or adoption of a new child and allows up to 26 weeks of benefits to care for a family member who is seriously ill. Additionally, this amendment requires employers to provide a series of new benefits and reasonable accommodations to pregnant employees and imposes penalties for "discriminatory practices" and failure to meet these accommodations. The amendment also contains increased funding for maternal services under Medicaid, "implicit bias" training mandates for maternal health care providers, and funding for crony programs that support perinatal training and education in government-favored areas. Support is the Limited Government Position.
HB 385 (Amd. 5) (Motion to Table)Senate 20241x

Blocking an Effort to Expand Cronyism and Advance Government Overreach Through Several New Agricultural and Environmental Regulatory Programs and Spending.

Against DEMs
The motion to table (defeat) the Meyer amendment 5 of a bill making various changes to energy and environmental law. This amendment creates a program within the Department of Agriculture to provide financial incentives, including but not limited to, direct subsidies, tax credits, technical assistance, and grants to farmers and ranchers who adopt and implement adaptive multi-paddock grazing practices. The amendment also allows the Environmental Management Commission to adopt a maximum containment level which is acceptable for human consumption for one or more per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) compounds. Entities responsible for PFAS contamination shall be held liable for the costs of testing, remediation, and any health impacts resulting from exposure and polluters must develop and implement remediation plans to remove PFAS contamination from the environment. The amendment directs regular testing of all public water systems in the state for PFAS compounds and establishes the PFAS Mitigation Fund. Lastly, this measure includes millions in funding for numerous new full-time positions to staff various environmental programs and projects, including $4.6 million for 24 full-time positions to assist in addressing the emerging compounds (including PFAS) issue in the state. Support is the Limited Government Position.
HB 495Senate 20241x

Strengthening Public Safety by Cracking Down on Drug Trafficking Through the Creation of a New Offense of "Money Laundering" and Expanding the Crime of Organized Retail Theft.

With DEMs
This bill is designed to combat drug trafficking and dealing by creating a new offense of "money laundering," where an individual knowingly and willfully engages in various activities involving proceeds from criminal activity or funds exceeding $10,000, such as conducting transactions to avoid reporting requirements, transporting and concealing the proceeds of criminal activity, and using criminal proceeds to promote further criminal conduct. Additionally, the bill amends existing organized retail theft laws, allowing an offender to be charged if caught before the transfer of stolen property if there is an intent to do so, including used property in the definition of "retail property" under the crime, and creates a new offense for switching price tags on items valued over $200. Ensuring public safety and protecting property rights serve as essential components of government. Support is the Limited Government Position.
HB 556 (Veto Override)Senate 20241x

Protecting Landlords from Local Government Overreach by Preventing Mandates Forcing Acceptance of Federal Housing Assistance and Easing Burdens in Property Ownership by Codifying Tenancy in Common.

Against DEMs
This bill strengthens property rights by preventing localities from prohibiting a landlord from refusing to lease or rent housing to an individual because the applicants income includes funding from a federal housing assistance program. Additionally, the bill codifies into law tenancy in common, a legal arrangement where multiple people jointly own a property, but with each individual owning a distinct percentage of the property. This arrangement is convenient in situations where owners want to invest different amounts or have different rights to the property, such as family members or business partners. Support is the Limited Government Position.
HB 690 (Veto Override)Senate 20241x

Combatting Increasing Government Control and Surveillance by Prohibiting State Agencies from Accepting Federal "Central Bank Digital Currency" as Payment.

Against DEMs
This bill serves as a proactive attempt to block central bank digital currencies (CBDC) issued by any Federal Reserve branch. The bill prohibits a state agency or the General Court of Justice from accepting a payment using CBDC and prohibits the participating in any test of CBDC by the Federal Reserve branch. The creation of a CBDC serves as an existential threat to individual liberties and privacy and will further grow government control over the economy. The Fed has already placed the U.S. dollar in dire jeopardy of destruction through its reckless quantitative easing and expansionary practices. Support is the Limited Government Position.
HB 834 (Veto Override)Senate 20241x

Increasing Public Safety by Strengthening the Ability to Try Juvenile Offenders Who Commit Felonies as Adults.

Against DEMs
This bill would stipulate that juveniles 16 and older who are charged with a Class A through E felony offense would be tried in adult criminal court, unless the prosecutor and defense attorney agree to move to juvenile court jurisdiction. Additionally, now 13-, 14- and 15-year-olds may be remanded from adult criminal court to juvenile delinquency court. The bill also increases penalties for solicitation of a minor to commit a crime for both adults and minors, streamlines the juvenile court indictment process, and removes the right to appeal from these decisions. Various changes are made to juvenile court processes, such as increasing the timeline of continued secure custody hearings and allowing principals of schools to determine whether to suspend or expel a student, instead of following an automatic suspension policy. Protecting property rights and ensuring public safety are essential roles of government. Support is the Limited Government Position.
HB 900Senate 20241x

Expanding Government Overreach and Infringing individual Liberties by Prohibiting the Sale of Vaping Products Not Authorized by a Public Directory.

Against DEMs
This bill makes it illegal to sell alternative nicotine products and consumable products not authorized by the FDA and registered within a public directory. The bill establishes a certification process that products must go through to be eligible for the public directory, such as receiving approval by the FDA and requiring the manufacturer to submit an application for the product and pay certain fees. Any retailer, distributor, or wholesaler that sells a vapor product that is not listed on the registry will be faced with fines and possible license revocation. This measure infringes individual liberties and expands government overreach through a one-size-fits-all government mandate. Oppose is the Limited Government Position.
HB 912Senate 20241x

Fueling Wasteful Spending and Indebting Taxpayers by Allowing Public Universities to Issue Over $471 Million in Bonds (Debt) for "Chilled Water Infrastructure" and Other Capital Projects.

Against DEMs
This bill authorizes constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina (UNC) to finance listed capital improvement projects through revenue bonds, special obligation bonds, and other available funding, excluding tuition and general fund appropriations. Specifically, the bill allows up to $60 million to East Carolina University for the renovation of Jones Hall, $102.6 million for chilled water infrastructure expansion and $205.6 million for a translational research building at the UNC at Chapel Hill, and $97.4 million to UNC at Wilmington for Seahawk Housing Complex acquisition. College and university-level education should be funded through user fees (i.e. tuition) by those who wish to pursue their selected career path. These costs should not be imposed on individuals who elect to pursue activities other than higher education, such as those who start their own businesses or work in the trades. Oppose is the Limited Government Position.
HB 942 (Amd. 1) (Motion to Table)Senate 20241x

Blocking an Effort to Fuel Unequal Application of the Law by Expanding Enhanced "Hate Crime Penalties" for Actions Against Individuals of Select Genders, Ethnicities, and Sexual Orientations.

Against DEMs
The motion to table (defeat) the Mohammed amendment 1 to a bill defining antisemitism. This amendment expands already existing enhanced penalties for crimes committed against another individual when the victim is selected because of certain characteristics. Specifically, the amendment expands the characteristics of a "hate crime" to include the victims (or a person or group associated with the victim) "actual or perceived" race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation. The amendment allows for a civil action to be brought against an offender for the committed "hate crime" by the victim or their family and allows for the offender to be ordered to participate in a restorative justice session. This measure also creates the offense of felonious assault as a hate crime, stipulating that any assault committed because of the victims certain characteristics has committed a Class F felony. The offense is raised to a Class E felony if death results from the offense, or the offense includes kidnapping, rape, or sexual assault. Lastly, the amendment establishes a hate crimes statistics database within the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). Support is the Limited Government Position.
HB 971Senate 20241x

Hotel Operation and Personnel Education Act. Expanding Government Overreach Through New Mandates on Lodging Establishments and Vacation Rentals Pertaining to Human Trafficking Training.

Against DEMs
This bill requires specified employees and third-party contractors of lodging establishments and vacation rentals to complete human trafficking awareness training. While human trafficking is certainly a tragedy which society should work to combat, the solution is not the further expansion of the government regulatory state and imposition of new mandates and costs onto the private sector. A much more laudable approach is for the private sector and companies within to invest and establish their own individual procedures to solve societal problems as opposed to the imposition of one-size-fits all government mandates. Oppose is the Limited Government Position.
HB 98Senate 20241x

Strengthening Individual Liberties and Medical Freedom by Providing "Right to Try" Individualized Drugs to Treat Life-Threatening and Debilitating Illnesses.

With DEMs
This bill establishes a "right to try" individualized investigational drugs and products for patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses. Under the bill, manufacturers are allowed to provide individualized investigational drugs, biological products, and devices to eligible patients. The bill establishes legal and liability protections that prevent sanctions against health care providers, limits frivolous litigation against drug manufacturers, and prohibits government officials from blocking a patient''s access to individualized drugs. Support is the Limited Government Position.
HJR 151Senate 20241x

Applying for a Convention of States to Propose Constitutional Amendments Imposing Term Limits on Members of Congress.

Against DEMs
This resolution applies to Congress for a convention of the state to propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution to set a limit on the number of terms that a person may be elected to the House of Representative of the Congress and the Senate of the United States. Term limits are a critical tool to ensure government remains accountable to the people and not lobbyists or special interests. A review of voting records shows the majority of lawmakers become less conservative in their voting the longer they remain in office. Support is the Limited Government Position.
SB 124Senate 20241x

Hiking Costs and Regulatory Burdens by Imposing New Mandates on Residential Roof Replacement Contracts and Limiting Insurance Referral Commissions.

Against DEMs
This bill requires contracts for residential roof replacement or repair to have a five-business day cancellation period following an insurance claim denial for the work to be performed under the contract. Work cannot be conducted during the five-day period; however, an exception is allowed for emergency services performed and the insured has given written acknowledgement. The bill also limits a commission or fee given for the referral of insurance business by an unlicensed individual to $50 or less. While the bill allows insurers and insurance products to offer products and services outside an insurance policy, it imposes qualifications that must be met and sets limitations on what services can be offered. Oppose is the Limited Government Position.
SB 166 (Veto Override)Senate 20241x

Unleashing the Free Market by Reducing Burdensome Regulations Imposed on Developers and Builders and Limiting Local Government Overreach.

Against DEMs
This omnibus bill contains various provisions loosening development and building regulations, amending contractor and design requirements, and slightly easing environmental mandates. Notably, the bill limits local government overreach, preventing localities from enforcing overly strict curb and gutter design standards, forcing developers to construct pedestrian facilities in residential subdivisions, and from requiring water or sewer service applicants in multifamily or single residential development to agree to any condition not otherwise authorized by law or to implement a scoring or preference system. The bill also prohibits local fire codes from applying stricter regulations to residential properties than what state law requires, expands the scope of limited electrical contractor licenses to allow work on higher voltage systems (up to 1,000 volts), and provides for more flexible driveway pavement design standards. Overall, this bill reduces regulatory burdens imposed on developers, builders, contractors, and design professionals. Support is the Limited Government Position.
SB 355Senate 20241x

Worsening Cronyism by Providing $5 Million in Tax Credits for Taxpayers Who Donate Property for Government-Favored Special Interests.

Against DEMs
This bill contains numerous provisions making changes to state agricultural law. Most notably, this bill allows corporations to receive a 25% state tax credit of the value of interest of property donated for government-favored purposes, such as farmland preservation, fish and wildlife conservation, and historic landscape conservation. The total tax credits allowed for a taxpayer in a taxable year is capped at $500,000 for corporations and $250,000 for individuals, with an aggregate cap of $5 million dollars per taxable year with 65% of that amount being allocated for credits claimed for forestland and farmland preservation. Oppose is the Limited Government Position.
SB 357Senate 20241x

Fueling Out-of-Control Spending Through a $67.5 Million Appropriation to Substitute Expiring Federal Funding of Child Care Grants.

Against DEMs
This bill contains various provisions regarding funding of various program and departments. Most notably, the bill includes $67.5 million in stopgap funding to continue childcare stabilization grants that were previously supported by federal funding. This measure further fuels the state''s addiction to federal funding, placing state-taxpayers on the hook to maintain the elevated level of expenditure as federal funding ends. Oppose is the Limited Government Position.
SB 445 (Veto Override)Senate 20241x

Strengthening Property Rights and Combatting Fraud by Increasing Punishment for Residential Property Damage and Criminalizing the Fraudulent Sale of Property.

Against DEMs
This bill stipulates that unless covered under another law that provides greater punishment, any willful and wanton damage, injury, or destruction of residential real property of another that results in damages valued at $1,000 or more is a Class 1 felony. Previously, damage of property was only a Class 1 misdemeanor. The bill also prohibits fraudulent rental, lease, or advertisement for sale of residential real property. Specifically, it is a Class H felony to rent or lease residential property to another person knowing that the renter has no lawful ownership or leasehold interest in the property and a Class I felony to list or advertise residential real property for sale knowing that the seller has no legal title or authority to sell the property. Fraudulent lease or sale of property under this bill are also constitutes as a violation of current unfair methods of competition laws. Support is the Limited Government Position.
SB 527Senate 20241x

Strengthening Individual Liberties and Expanding Consumer Choice by Reducing Anti-Competitive Regulations in the Alcoholic Beverage Industry.

With DEMs
This bill makes multiple small regulatory reforms that slightly reduce restrictions within the alcohol industry. Most notably, the bill allows the sale of cocktails to-go, exempts low alcohol by volume products from the state''s mixed beverage tax of $20 per four liters that is paid by certain permit holders, and authorizes the sale of alcohol by ABC stores on New Year''s Day, July Fourth, and Labor Day. The bill also allows the sale of branded consumer specialty items, gift cards, and empty barrels by ABC stores, permanently permits 15-year-olds to work inside ABC-permitted establishments, and establishes various new liquor permits. Support is the Limited Government Position.
SB 559Senate 20241x

Protecting School Choice by Expanding Ability for Certain Charter Schools to Participate in the State''s Teacher Health Plan.

With DEMs
This bill allows four specified charter schools, NC Leadership Academy, Alpha Academy, Durham Charter, and United Community School to join in the North Carolina State Health Plan for Teachers'' and State Employees'' (SHP). This measure strengthens school choice by easing burdens for charter schools, providing them access to healthcare that public schools enjoy. Support is the Limited Government Position.
SB 565Senate 20241x

Weakening Public Safety by Reviving a DangerousAutomaticExpungement"Criminal Justice Reform" Which Prevents Communities from Protecting Themselves.

Against DEMs
This bill revives a state program concerning expungement, allowing automatic expungement of criminal charges with eligible verdicts. Under the bill, automatic expungements must occur within 180 to 210 days after the final disposition action for dismissals, not guilty, or not responsible cases. The bill also extends the time period that the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) has to complete suspended automatic expunctions to 365 days. Lastly, the bill clarifies that only certain individuals can access expunged records: prosecutors, the individual whose record was expunged, or the individual''s attorney. Oppose is the Limited Government Position.
SB 607Senate 20241x

Easing Regulatory Burdens and Strengthening Law and Order Through Numerous Provisions Regarding Cosmetology Licensure, Aquaculture, and Increased Penalties for Crimes Against Critical Infrastructure.

Against DEMs
This bill contains numerous provisions making changes to state regulations. Most notably, this bill exempts hair washing activities from barber and cosmetologist licensure requirements, excludes aquaculture from the jurisdiction of the Coastal Area Management Act, and limits the ability of the Marine Fisheries Commission to restrict and regulate aquaculture equipment. The bill also prohibits local governments from imposing requirements onto water or sewer service applicants that exceed what is authorized by law. Lastly, the bill increases the punishment for property crimes committed against critical infrastructure, including public water supplies, manufacturing facilities, and wastewater treatment facilities. While the bill does contain some negative provisions, such as imposing mandates on entertainment ticket sales, overall, this measure eases regulatory burdens and strengthens law and order. Support is the Limited Government Position.
SB 802Senate 20241x

Competing With the Private Lending Industry and Placing Taxpayer Funds at Risk Through the Establishment of a Commercial Property Assessed Capital Expenditure (C-PACE) Program.

Against DEMs
This bill enacts the "Commercial Property Assessed Capital Expenditure (C-PACE) Act," which will provide financing to commercial property owners for certain government-approved improvements, such as energy efficiency, water conservation, renewable energy, and resilience measures. Under the bill, local governments can elect to adopt the C-PACE program to provide financing for qualified improvements up to 35% of the value of the property. C-PACE payments are made through a voluntary property assessment and secured by a lien on the property. It is not the proper role of government to compete in the lending industry. Oppose is the Limited Government Position.
SB 88 (Amd. 3) (Motion to Table)Senate 20241x

Defeating an Attempt to Weaken Election Integrity that Removed Mandated Signature Verification Software Inspection of Absentee Ballots.

Against DEMs
The motion to table (defeat) the Waddell amendment 3 to an election bill. The amendment removes provisions that require county boards of elections to utilize signature verification software to check the signatures of voters noted on executed absentee ballots before the ballots are accepted. Maintaining strong safeguards against voter fraud is a critical aspect of ensuring free and fair elections, an essential component of democracy under our nation''s constitutional republic. Support is the Limited Government Position.
SB 920Senate 20241x

Protecting Taxpayers and Expanding Economic Growth Through a Constitutional Amendment Reducing the Cap on State Income Tax from 7% to 5%.

Against DEMs
This bill, upon approval from voters, would amend the state constitution to reduce the maximum state income tax rate from 7% to 5%. Broadly applied tax relief expands economic growth by ensuring a larger amount of capital remains in the private sector where it can be better invested. This also boosts the disposable incomes of families. Support is the Limited Government Position.
SB 921Senate 20241x

Strengthening Election Integrity Through a State Constitutional Amendment Requiring Voter Identification for All Methods of Voting.

Against DEMs
This bill amends the state constitution to require photo identification for all voters, regardless of method of voting. Under current law, photo identification is only required for in-person voting. The amendment will be presented before voters in the 2026 election. Support is the Limited Government Position.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sen. Joyce Waddell's voting record?

Sen. Joyce Waddell (D-NC-40) earned a 14% National Democrat Platform score for 2024, showing minimal alignment with Democratic Party Platform principles. Joyce Waddell voted on 35 of the 35 substantive bills scored by Dem Platform in 2024. Across 2 years rated, Joyce Waddell's lifetime Dem Platform score averages 19%, with 72 votes recorded across 72 scored bills. Joyce Waddell represents the 40th District in the North Carolina State Senate.

How aligned is Joyce Waddell with Democratic Party Platform principles?

Joyce Waddell earned a 14% National Democrat Platform score in 2024, showing minimal alignment with Democratic Party Platform principles.

What is Joyce Waddell's Dem Platform score?

Joyce Waddell has a 14% Dem Platform score for 2024. Across 2 years rated, Joyce Waddell's lifetime average is 19%.

Where does Joyce Waddell serve?

Sen. Joyce Waddell (D-NC-40) represents the 40th District in the North Carolina State Senate as a Democrat.

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