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
HB 706 — State Finance - Delinquent Federal Funds (Federal Obligations Enforcement Act)	Nay	Mar 23, 2026	fail	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 791 — Correctional Services and Criminal Procedure - Immigration Enforcement - Prohibitions (Community Trust Act)	Not voting	Mar 23, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 661 — General Provisions - Commemorative Months - Muslim American Heritage and Jewish American Heritage Months	Yea	Mar 23, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 810 — Study to Evaluate Blockchain-Based Real Property Lease and Title Recordation and Verification	Not voting	Mar 23, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 450 — Criminal Procedure - Protection of Identity of Victim of Sexual Assault or Stalking	Yea	Mar 23, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 791 — Correctional Services and Criminal Procedure - Immigration Enforcement - Prohibitions (Community Trust Act)	Nay	Mar 23, 2026	fail	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 548 — Land Use - Permitting - Development Rights (Maryland Housing Certainty Act)	Yea	Mar 23, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1076 — Higher Education Institutions - Over-the-Counter Contraception - Access and Reporting	Yea	Mar 23, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 500 — Sales and Use Tax - Precious Metal Bullion or Coins - Exemption	Nay	Mar 23, 2026	fail	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 791 — Correctional Services and Criminal Procedure - Immigration Enforcement - Prohibitions (Community Trust Act)	Yea	Mar 23, 2026	fail	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 791 — Correctional Services and Criminal Procedure - Immigration Enforcement - Prohibitions (Community Trust Act)	Yea	Mar 23, 2026	fail	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 563 — Criminal Law - Emergency Response Animal - Prohibited Actions Against	Yea	Mar 23, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 791 — Correctional Services and Criminal Procedure - Immigration Enforcement - Prohibitions (Community Trust Act)	Yea	Mar 23, 2026	fail	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 791 — Correctional Services and Criminal Procedure - Immigration Enforcement - Prohibitions (Community Trust Act)	Yea	Mar 23, 2026	fail	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 791 — Correctional Services and Criminal Procedure - Immigration Enforcement - Prohibitions (Community Trust Act)	Nay	Mar 23, 2026	fail	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1448 — Municipal Elections - Reporting of Information to the State Board	Yea	Mar 23, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 661 — General Provisions - Commemorative Months - Muslim American Heritage and Jewish American Heritage Months	Nay	Mar 23, 2026	fail	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 791 — Correctional Services and Criminal Procedure - Immigration Enforcement - Prohibitions (Community Trust Act)	Nay	Mar 23, 2026	fail	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1259 — Zoning Authorities - Operation of Family Child Care Homes - Prohibitions and Requirements	Yea	Mar 23, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 604 — Arbitration Reform for State Employees Act of 2026	Yea	Mar 23, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 791 — Correctional Services and Criminal Procedure - Immigration Enforcement - Prohibitions (Community Trust Act)	Nay	Mar 23, 2026	fail	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 791 — Correctional Services and Criminal Procedure - Immigration Enforcement - Prohibitions (Community Trust Act)	Nay	Mar 23, 2026	fail	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1017 — Correctional Services - Private Detention Facilities - Zoning Requirement	Yea	Mar 23, 2026	fail	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 791 — Correctional Services and Criminal Procedure - Immigration Enforcement - Prohibitions (Community Trust Act)	Yea	Mar 23, 2026	fail	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 410 — Public Libraries - State Library Resource Center - Funding	Yea	Mar 23, 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)