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Ron Watson

MD Senate District 23

Democratic Maryland since Aug 31, 2021

Office record: openstates/people CC0-1.0

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Issue areas

Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags

Government Operations & Budget 16Education 14Economy & Taxes 10Environment & Energy 9Civil Rights & Liberties 8Technology & Privacy 8Criminal Justice & Policing 5Housing 5Banking & Finance 4Defense & Military 3Elections & Voting 3Labor & Employment 3Veterans Affairs 3Social Services & Welfare 2Transportation & Infrastructure 2Agriculture 1Gun Policy 1

Offices & terms

OfficePartyFromToSource
MD Senate District 23 current
Maryland
 Democratic Aug 31, 2021 — openstates/people CC0-1.0
MD Senate District 23
Maryland
 Democratic Jan 9, 2019 Aug 31, 2021 openstates/people CC0-1.0
MD House District 23B
Maryland
 Democratic — Aug 31, 2021 openstates/people CC0-1.0

Roll-call votes (2,567 recorded)

VotePositionDateResultSource
SB 949 — Election Law - Absentee Ballots - State and Federal Requirements Yea Apr 2, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 255 — Voting Rights Act of 2026 - Counties and Municipal Corporations Yea Apr 2, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 76 — Anne Arundel County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class C (Veterans' Organization) Licenses - Membership Yea Apr 2, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 141 — Election Law - Election Misinformation, Election Disinformation, and Deepfakes Yea Apr 2, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 365 — Security Guards - Certification Renewal - Requirements Yea Apr 2, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 53 — Maryland Port Administration - Acquisition of Land in Anne Arundel County - Notice of Public Hearing Yea Apr 2, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 400 — Anne Arundel County - Alcoholic Beverages - Entertainment Permits Yea Apr 2, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 649 — Electric Vehicle Fuel Sold at Retail - Equipment Requirements, Units of Measure, and Fees Not voting Apr 2, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 891 — Health, Health Insurance, and Health Occupations - Perinatal Behavioral Health Conditions Yea Apr 2, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 681 — Worcester County - Board of License Commissioners - Membership Yea Apr 2, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 247 — Biotechnology Investment Incentive Tax Credit - Conversion to Grant Program Nay Apr 2, 2026 fail Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 279 — Baltimore City - Cigarettes, Other Tobacco Products, and Electronic Smoking Devices - Enforcement and Licensure Yea Apr 2, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 961 — Income Tax Credit - Venison Donation - Alterations Not voting Apr 2, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 1003 — Howard County - Sheriff and State's Attorney - Compensation Ho. Co. 13-26 Yea Apr 2, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 704 — Maryland Estate Tax – Qualified Agricultural Property – Transfer to Limited Liability Company Yea Apr 2, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1109 — Public Health Reform Act Yea Apr 2, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 399 — Anne Arundel County - Alcoholic Beverages Licenses - Class C Per Diem License Fees Yea Apr 2, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 763 — Maryland Technology Development Corporation - Maryland Growth Initiative - Established Yea Apr 2, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 869 — Economic Development - Maryland Workforce Launch Pilot Program - Establishment Yea Apr 2, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 249 — Tobacco Product Licensees - Additional Licensure for Electronic Smoking Devices Yea Apr 2, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 964 — Public Works Contracts - Apprenticeship Requirements (Maryland Workforce Apprenticeship Utilization Act) Yea Apr 2, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 649 — Electric Vehicle Fuel Sold at Retail - Equipment Requirements, Units of Measure, and Fees Nay Apr 2, 2026 fail Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 191 — Consumer Protection - Retail Transactions for Essential Consumer Goods - Cash Payments Not voting Apr 2, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 396 — Anne Arundel County - Board of License Commissioners - Chief Inspector - Compensation Yea Apr 2, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 94 — Commercial Law - Earned Wage Access - Revisions Yea Apr 2, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0

Sponsored legislation (51 as lead sponsor)

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