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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 103 — Consumer Protection - Consumer Contracts - Prohibited Waivers | Yea | Mar 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 719 — Sewage Sludge - Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances - Regulation | Not voting | Mar 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 558 — Chesapeake Bay - Enhancement Program and Maryland Seafood Industry Financial Assistance Fund - Established | Yea | Mar 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1452 — Economic Development - Prince George's County Suitland Development Authority - Established | Yea | Mar 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 625 — Human-Relevant Research Fund - Collection of Contributions - Responsible Entity | Yea | Mar 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1091 — Health Insurance and Dental Plan Organizations - Dentists - Assignment of Benefits and Reimbursement of Nonpreferred Providers | Yea | Mar 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1305 — State Child Welfare System - Reporting | Yea | Mar 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 443 — Prince George's County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class B-SEC (Small Event Center) License PG 312-26 | Yea | Mar 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 351 — Civil Actions - Violation of Constitutional Rights (No Kings Act) | Yea | Mar 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 354 — Business Regulation - Charitable Organizations - Audit and Review Thresholds | Yea | Mar 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 622 — Cannabis - Licensees - Dispensary Licenses, Micro Dispensary Employees, and Cannabis Agent Training Programs | Yea | Mar 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 309 — Sales and Use Tax - Precious Metal Bullion or Coins - Exemption | Yea | Mar 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1346 — State Department of Assessments and Taxation - Expedited Document Processing and Fees | 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 148 — Income Tax - Credit for 9-1-1 Specialist Retirement Income (Supporting Our 9-1-1 Specialists Act) | Yea | Mar 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1062 — Estates and Trusts - Jurisdiction Over Property of Minors or Disabled Persons - Authorized Transactions | Nay | Mar 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1181 — Family Law - Children in Out-of-Home Placement - Voluntary Placement Agreements | Yea | Mar 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 625 — Carbon Dioxide Capture, Removal, and Sequestration Projects - Regulations and Standards for Biochar and Wood Vault Technologies | Yea | Mar 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 640 — Mandated Reports, Boards, and Commissions - Revisions | Yea | Mar 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 911 — Horse Racing - Laurel Park - Arabian Breed Racing Authorization | Yea | Mar 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 865 — Workgroup on the Affordability of Private Passenger Automobile Insurance – Extension and Alteration of Membership and Duties | Yea | Mar 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 792 — Hospitals - Immigration Enforcement Action - Policy Requirement | Nay | Mar 26, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 242 — Modernizing Civil Relief for Service Members Act | Yea | Mar 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 298 — Department of General Services - Maryland Capitol Police - Statewide Jurisdiction | Yea | Mar 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 587 — Procurement - Department of Transportation and Maryland Transportation Authority Contracts - Board of Public Works Contract Authority -… | Yea | Mar 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (51 as lead sponsor)
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SB 761
MD · —
Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Internet Gaming Referendum
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SB 720
MD · —
Education - Artificial Intelligence - Guidelines, Professional Development, and Collaborative (Artificial Intelligence Ready Schools Act)
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SB 198
MD · —
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
MD · —
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
MD · —
Internet Poker Authorization and Regulation Act of 2026
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SB 376
MD · —
Digital Asset and Blockchain Technology Task Force - Establishment
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SB 154
MD · —
Commercial Law - Uniform Commercial Code - Controllable Electronic Records
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SB 597
MD · —
Higher Education - Maryland Artificial Intelligence Partnership
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