R
Ron Watson
MD Senate District 23
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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
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 255 — Voting Rights Act of 2026 - Counties and Municipal Corporations | Nay | Mar 27, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 807 — Alcoholic Beverages - Class 8 Farm Brewery Licenses | Yea | Mar 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 512 — Anne Arundel County - Board of License Commissioners and Part-Time Inspectors - Compensation | Not voting | Mar 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 503 — Baltimore City Sheriff's Office - Collective Bargaining - Compensation | Yea | Mar 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 360 — Criminal Law - Emergency Response Animal - Prohibited Actions Against | Yea | Mar 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 14 — County Boards of Education - Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation - Information Collection and Reporting Requirements | Yea | Mar 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 852 — Anne Arundel County – Alcoholic Beverages – Barbershop and Beauty Salon License | Yea | Mar 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 681 — Baltimore City - Ordinance Enforcement - Fines and Penalties | Yea | Mar 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 255 — Voting Rights Act of 2026 - Counties and Municipal Corporations | Nay | Mar 27, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1222 — Prince George's County - State's Attorney Salary - Alteration PG 426-26 | Nay | Mar 27, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 431 — Fish and Wildlife - Endangered and Threatened Species and Migratory Birds - Regulations, Lists, Petitions, Essential Habitats, and Takings | Yea | Mar 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1284 — Residential Service Agencies - Private Duty Nursing - On-Site Nurse Training Programs | Not voting | Mar 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1321 — Child Care Scholarship Program - Application Process and Copays - Alterations | Yea | Mar 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1249 — Certified Recovery Residences - Refusing Services to Individuals Receiving Medication-Assisted Treatment - Prohibition | Yea | Mar 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 335 — Landlord and Tenant - Discrimination in Housing for Income-Based Housing Subsidies and Positive Rental History Reporting | Yea | Mar 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 366 — Motor Vehicles - Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program - Establishment | Yea | Mar 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 222 — County Boards of Education - Opioid Overdose-Reversing Medications - Policy Requirements (Naloxone Access Act) | Not voting | Mar 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 939 — Bankruptcy Proceedings - Exemptions From Execution - Residential Real Property | Yea | Mar 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 200 — Sale of Residential Real Property - Required Flood Risk Disclosure | Yea | Mar 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 777 — Labor and Employment - Workforce Development - Hospital Employee Retraining and Placement Program and Workforce Development and Local… | Yea | Mar 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 953 — Revenue Stabilization Account - Transfer of Funds - State Disaster Recovery Fund | Yea | Mar 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 153 — Election Law - Campaign Finance Entities - Oversight and Control of Campaign Funds | Yea | Mar 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 420 — Public Institutions of Higher Education - Pregnant and Parenting Students - Plan and Reporting | Yea | Mar 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 538 — Baltimore City - Raffles - Organizations Affiliated With Professional Baseball and Football Teams | Yea | Mar 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 557 — Occupational Licensing and Certification - Criminal History - Predetermination Review Process | Yea | Mar 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (51 as lead sponsor)
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SB 761
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Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Internet Gaming Referendum
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SB 720
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Education - Artificial Intelligence - Guidelines, Professional Development, and Collaborative (Artificial Intelligence Ready Schools Act)
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SB 198
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Prince George's Community College - Aerospace and Aviation Systems Technology Programs - Feasibility Study
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SB 323
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Juvenile Court - Jurisdiction, Detention, and Confinement (Youth Charging Reform Act)
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SB 858
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Department of Budget and Management - Audit and Finance Compliance Unit - Establishment
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SB 935
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Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Donations to Food Banks and Other Charitable Entities
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SB 884
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Internet Poker Authorization and Regulation Act of 2026
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SB 376
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Digital Asset and Blockchain Technology Task Force - Establishment
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SB 154
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Commercial Law - Uniform Commercial Code - Controllable Electronic Records
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SB 597
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Higher Education - Maryland Artificial Intelligence Partnership
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