Ron Watson

MD Senate District 23

Democratic Maryland since Aug 31, 2021

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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 16 Education 14 Economy & Taxes 10 Environment & Energy 9 Civil Rights & Liberties 8 Technology & Privacy 8 Criminal Justice & Policing 5 Housing 5 Banking & Finance 4 Defense & Military 3 Elections & Voting 3 Labor & Employment 3 Veterans Affairs 3 Social Services & Welfare 2 Transportation & Infrastructure 2 Agriculture 1 Gun 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 792 — Hospitals - Immigration Enforcement Action - Policy Requirement	Yea	Mar 26, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1219 — Climate Change, Homeowner's Insurance, and Emergency Management - Study	Yea	Mar 26, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1248 — Workgroup for an Inclusive State Workplace - Established	Yea	Mar 26, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 182 — Election Law - Presidential Electors - Selection and Voting	Yea	Mar 26, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 933 — Judiciary Department - Commission on Judicial Disabilities - Temporary Appointment	Yea	Mar 26, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1554 — Sales and Use Tax - Electricity for Agriculture Purposes - Study and Report	Yea	Mar 26, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 331 — Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Expiration and Renewal Periods for Retired Law Enforcement Officer	Yea	Mar 26, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 141 — Election Law - Election Misinformation, Election Disinformation, and Deepfakes	Yea	Mar 26, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1490 — Family Investment Program - Temporary Cash Assistance - Good Cause and Adequate Reason Exceptions	Yea	Mar 26, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 563 — Criminal Law - Emergency Response Animal - Prohibited Actions Against	Yea	Mar 26, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1149 — State Finance - Claims of the State - Settlement	Yea	Mar 26, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 149 — Fire Prevention - Assistant Fire Marshals, Residential Rental High-Rise Property Fire Safety Equipment, and Fire Alarm System Technicians	Yea	Mar 26, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 898 — Economic Development - Delivering Economic Competitiveness and Advancing Development Efforts (DECADE) Act	Yea	Mar 26, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 994 — Business Regulation - Travel Services - Special Fund, Fees, and Surety Requirement (Don't You Worry (Wurie) Act)	Yea	Mar 26, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 720 — Education - Artificial Intelligence - Guidelines, Professional Development, and Collaborative (Artificial Intelligence Ready Schools Act)	Yea	Mar 26, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 651 — Real Property – Transfer–on–Death Deed – Establishment	Yea	Mar 26, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 204 — Public Schools - Maryland Civic Excellence Program - Established	Yea	Mar 26, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 641 — State Procurement - Exceptions - Historic Preservation Services (The Honorable Barrie S. Ciliberti Historic Preservation Act of 2026)	Not voting	Mar 26, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 810 — Immigration Enforcement - Expanding Sensitive Locations, Notification, and Guidance (Maryland Values Act of 2026)	Yea	Mar 26, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 575 — Public Schools - Student Attendance - Excused or Discretionary Absences for Civic Engagement	Yea	Mar 26, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1563 — Emergency Room Services and Post-Acute Care - Coverage and Facility Studies	Yea	Mar 26, 2026	pass	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 26, 2026	fail	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 829 — Residential-in-Commercial-Zone Laws - Study (Bring Back Main Street Act)	Yea	Mar 26, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 601 — Cybersecurity - Standards and Compliance - Alterations	Yea	Mar 26, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 361 — Baltimore City – Alcoholic Beverages – License Extension	Yea	Mar 26, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0

Issue areas

Offices & terms

Roll-call votes (2,567 recorded)

Sponsored legislation (51 as lead sponsor)