North Carolina SenateSB 1080
Lower Taxes for All NC.
Passed 30–18Party-line
What it does: On the version voted May 20, 2026: Puts a constitutional amendment on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot lowering the maximum state income tax rate from 7% to 3.5%, for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: Second Reading
The tally
Yes 30 · No 18 · Not voting 1
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Republicans | 30 | 0 | 0 |
Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes.
The full roll (49)
Yes 30
- Amy GaleyR25
- Benton SawreyR10
- Bill RabonR8
- Bob BrinsonR3
- Brad OvercashR43
- Brent JacksonR9
- Buck NewtonR4
- Carl FordR33
- Chris MeasmerR34
- Dana JonesR31
- Danny BrittR24
- Dave CravenR29
- Eddie SettleR36
- Jim BurginR12
- Kevin CorbinR50
- Lisa BarnesR11
- Mark HolloR45
- Michael LazzaraR6
- Michael LeeR7
- Norman SandersonR2
- Phil BergerR26
- Ralph HiseR47
- Steve JarvisR30
- Ted AlexanderR44
- Tim MoffittR48
- Todd JohnsonR35
- Tom McInnisR21
- Vickie SawyerR37
- Warren DanielR46
- Former memberR
No 18
Not voting 1
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.