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 187 — Criminal Procedure - Expungement - No Finding and Case Terminated Without Finding	Yea	Mar 21, 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 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 728 — Higher Education - Student Financial Assistance - Alterations to Scholarship Programs	Yea	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 195 — State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission - Authority to Conduct Studies on the Use of Emerging Technology and the Workgroup on Gambling…	Yea	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1483 — Clinical Professional Counseling - Out-of-State Providers - Use of Telehealth for Continuity of Care	Yea	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1164 — Water Companies, Sewage Disposal Companies, and Water and Sewage Disposal Companies - Limited-Income Mechanisms	Yea	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 146 — Environment - On-Site Wastewater Systems - Requirements for Inspection and Pumping Services and Implementation Dates	Yea	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 297 — Adult Education - High School Diploma Pathways - MDiplomaWorks Pathway	Yea	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 892 — Business Regulation - Cemeteries - Actions for Sale, Transfer, or Alternate Use	Yea	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 513 — 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
SB 556 — Water Companies, Sewage Disposal Companies, and Water and Sewage Disposal Companies - Limited-Income Mechanisms	Yea	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 153 — Residential Rental Apartments - Air-Conditioning Requirement	Yea	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 166 — Shellfish Aquaculture - Penalties - Suspension or Revocation of Permit or Registration Card	Yea	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 753 — Tax Sales - Homeowner Protections - Revisions	Yea	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1219 — Climate Change, Homeowner's Insurance, and Emergency Management - Study	Yea	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 207 — Higher Education - Guaranteed Access Grant Program - Applicability	Yea	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 480 — Transportation Network Companies - Deactivation of Operators	Yea	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 139 — Sales and Use Tax - Tax-Free Day - Veterans' Day	Yea	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 663 — Department of the Environment - Federal Environmental Policy - Reporting	Yea	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 772 — Behavioral Health Rate Methodology Modernization - Workgroup Establishment and Study	Yea	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 128 — Maryland Military Department - Supervision of State Active Duty Personnel	Yea	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 334 — Criminal Law - Firearm Crimes - Machine Gun Convertible Pistols	Yea	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 509 — Higher Education - Workforce Pell Grant Program - Implementation	Yea	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 577 — Criminal Law - Firearm Crimes - Machine Gun Convertible Pistols	Yea	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 473 — Public Utilities - For-Hire Drivers and Transportation Network Operators - Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Training and Liability	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)