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 313 — Judicial and Quasi-Judicial Employees - Compensation	Yea	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1372 — Public Health - Office of Health Care Quality Information and Maryland Health Centralization Commission	Yea	Mar 21, 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 21, 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 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 276 — State Emergency Medical Services Board - Public Access Automated External Defibrillator Program - Revisions	Yea	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 312 — Constitutional Officers - Salaries	Yea	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 649 — Electric Vehicle Fuel Sold at Retail - Equipment Requirements, Units of Measure, and Fees	Yea	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 260 — Campaign Financing - Campaign Finance Reporting Deadline and Fair Campaign Financing Fund Distributions	Yea	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 108 — Division of Correction - Volunteer Services Program	Yea	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 263 — Election Law - Early Voting Centers - Bus Stops	Yea	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 30 — Public Safety - Department of State Police - Police-Initiated Towing - Alterations	Yea	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1357 — Consumer Protection - Menstrual Hygiene Products - Labeling Requirements	Yea	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1026 — Business Regulation - Rounding Cash Transactions - Authorization	Yea	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 247 — Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area Protection Program - Variances - Alterations	Yea	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 561 — Maryland Child Care Credential Program - Extension of Funding	Yea	Mar 21, 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 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 265 — State Board of Elections - Address Confidentiality Program - Designation of Contact Person	Yea	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 280 — Natural Resources - State Parks - Terminology	Yea	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 94 — Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Expiration and Renewal Periods for Retired Law Enforcement Officer	Yea	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 599 — On-Farm Organics Diversion and Recycling Grant Program - Established	Yea	Mar 21, 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 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 228 — Maryland Environmental Service - Authorizations and Requirements - Alterations	Yea	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1611 — Property Tax - Credit for Dwelling House of Disabled Veterans and Surviving Spouses - Income Eligibility	Yea	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 11 — Anne Arundel County - Sheriff - Appointment of Majors	Yea	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1156 — Calvert County - Length of Service Award Program - Benefits	Yea	Mar 21, 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)