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 |
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| HB 600 — St. Mary's County - Metropolitan Commission | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 496 — Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity - Authorization | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 98 — Baltimore County School Board Nominating Commission - Membership - Alterations | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 472 — Baltimore County Code of Public Local Laws - 2025 Edition - Legalization | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 816 — Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund - Affordability Program and Industry Automobile Insurance Association Assessments | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 351 — Civil Actions - Violation of Constitutional Rights (No Kings Act) | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 243 — Uniformed Services Spouses Act | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 656 — Public Health - Cosmetic Products - Enforcement and Penalties for Prohibited Ingredients (Crown and Care Act - Protecting Communities from… | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 107 — Motor Vehicles - Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program - Establishment | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 731 — Human Services - Maryland Statewide Independent Living Council - Legal Status | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 573 — Fair Housing and Housing Discrimination - Regulations, Intent, and Discriminatory Effect | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 670 — Election Law - Authority at Polling Places, Early Voting Centers, and Counting Centers - Revisions | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 670 — Election Law - Authority at Polling Places, Early Voting Centers, and Counting Centers - Revisions | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 231 — Horse Racing - Prohibited Acts - Slaughter of Racehorses for Commercial Purposes | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 475 — Criminal Procedure - Evidence - Protecting Artists' Creative Expression (PACE Act) | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 142 — Maryland Military Department - National Guard - Tuition Assistance | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1176 — Howard County - Board of Education Budget - Percentage of County General Fund Revenue Ho. Co. 10-26 | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 56 — Maryland Longitudinal Data System Center - External Data Sharing With Third-Party Data Centers for Multistate Reporting - Authorization | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 164 — Natural Resources - Pamela J. Kelly Tree-Mendous Maryland Program - Alterations | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 813 — Health Insurance and Dental Plan Organizations - Dentists - Assignment of Benefits and Reimbursement of Nonpreferred Providers | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1218 — Safe and Healthy Homes for All Act | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 758 — Common Ownership Communities - Candidate or Proposition Signs - Display Period | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 862 — Railroads - Required Crew for Movement of Freight | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 927 — Carroll County - Public Facilities Bond | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 626 — Sex Designation on Certificates of Birth, Licenses, and Identification Cards and Birth Information Histories (Birth Certificate… | Nay | Mar 22, 2026 | fail | 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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