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 262 — Income Tax - Subtraction Modification for Classroom Supplies Purchased by Teachers - Alteration	Yea	Mar 25, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 532 — Higher Education Institutions - Over-the-Counter Contraception - Access and Reporting	Yea	Mar 25, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 814 — Residential Property - Service Agreement - Defunct Service Providers	Yea	Mar 25, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 359 — Child Care Facilities - Criminal History Records Check - Requirement	Yea	Mar 25, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 427 — Task Force on Responsible Use of Natural Psychedelic Substances - Extension and Membership	Yea	Mar 25, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 292 — County Boards of Education - Student Transportation - Sunset Repeal and Study	Yea	Mar 25, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1139 — State Retirement and Pension System - Administration and Clarification	Yea	Mar 25, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 524 — Juvenile Records - Access by Baltimore City Mayor's Office	Yea	Mar 25, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 438 — Commercial Law - Self-Service Storage Facilities - Alterations	Yea	Mar 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 694 — Income Tax - Addition Modification for Federal Tax-Exempt Income - Study	Yea	Mar 24, 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 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1230 — Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission - Procurement - Alterations PG/MC 102-26	Yea	Mar 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 467 — Correctional Services - Maryland Parole Commission and Erroneously Convicted Individuals - Improvements in Transparency and Equity	Yea	Mar 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1001 — Election Law - Authority at Polling Places, Early Voting Centers, and Counting Centers - Revisions	Yea	Mar 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1445 — Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Developmental Disabilities Administration - Home- and Community-Based Services Eligibility…	Yea	Mar 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 334 — Criminal Law - Firearm Crimes - Machine Gun Convertible Pistols	Yea	Mar 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 829 — Public Utilities - For-Hire Drivers and Transportation Network Operators - Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Training and Liability	Yea	Mar 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1376 — Maryland Medical Assistance Program, Maryland Children's Health Program, and Health Insurance - Transfers to Special Pediatric Hospitals -…	Yea	Mar 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 734 — State Retirement and Pension System - Administration and Clarification	Yea	Mar 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1214 — Vehicle Manufacturers and Dealers - Dealer and Manufacturer Associations - Administrative Hearings	Yea	Mar 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 298 — Department of General Services - Maryland Capitol Police - Statewide Jurisdiction	Yea	Mar 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 685 — State Department of Education - Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Model Response Policy - Requirements	Yea	Mar 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 578 — Fish and Wildlife - Endangered and Threatened Species and Migratory Birds - Regulations, Lists, Petitions, Essential Habitats, and Takings	Yea	Mar 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 811 — Aging-in-Place Programs - Grants - Multigenerational Third Places ( Village Multigenerational Third Places Act)	Yea	Mar 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1168 — State Department of Education - Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Model Response Policy - Requirements	Yea	Mar 24, 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)