R
Ron Watson
MD Senate District 23
Office record: openstates/people CC0-1.0
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 257 — Mel Noland Woodland Incentives and Fellowship Fund - Reporting | Yea | Mar 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 709 — Education - Purple Star Schools Program and Purple Star Colleges Program | Yea | Mar 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 270 — Military Family Inclusion Act | Yea | Mar 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 200 — State Government - Council for Open Data - Membership and Responsibilities | Yea | Mar 21, 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 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 |
| SB 136 — Collective Bargaining - Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission - Police Officers | Yea | Mar 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1118 — Health, Health Insurance, and Health Occupations - Perinatal Behavioral Health Conditions | Yea | Mar 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 622 — Cannabis - Licensees - Dispensary Licenses, Micro Dispensary Employees, and Cannabis Agent Training Programs | Yea | Mar 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 102 — Education - Dependent Children of Active Service Members - Advance Enrollment Procedures | Yea | Mar 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 429 — On-Farm Organics Diversion and Recycling Grant Program - Established | Yea | Mar 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 289 — Video Lottery Facility Payouts - Intercepts for Restitution Payments, Child Support Payments, and Debts Owed to the State | Yea | Mar 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 668 — Children's Cabinet Fund - Renaming and Funding for Grants to Local Management Boards | Yea | Mar 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 854 — School Construction - Nonpublic Special Education School Renovation Program - Established | Yea | Mar 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 165 — Environment - On-Site Wastewater Systems - Implementation Dates | Yea | Mar 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1015 — Developmental Disabilities Services - Expedited Eligibility Determinations for Recently Relocated Individuals (Ralph's Act) | Yea | Mar 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 306 — Vehicle Laws - Manufacturers and Dealers - Prices Listed on Dealer Websites (Jack Fitzgerald Price Transparency Act) | Yea | Mar 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 293 — Maryland Longitudinal Data System Center - External Data Sharing With Third-Party Data Centers for Multistate Reporting - Authorization | Yea | Mar 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 285 — Higher Education - Scholarships for Correctional Officers | Yea | Mar 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 486 — Higher Education - Maryland Graduate and Professional Scholarship Program - Eligible Institutions | Yea | Mar 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1111 — Alcoholic Beverages - Class 3 Wineries and Class 4 Limited Wineries - Bulk Wine | Yea | Mar 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 184 — Office of the Attorney General - Environmental and Natural Resources Crimes Unit - Reporting Requirement | Yea | Mar 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 765 — Property Taxes - Tax Sales, Legacy Protection Program, and Tax Credits | Yea | Mar 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 149 — Vehicle Laws - Heavy Weight Port Corridor Permits - Regulations | Yea | Mar 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 892 — Health Occupations, Public Health, and Insurance - Menopause - Provider Training Coverage Requirements, Policy Initiatives, and Access to… | Yea | Mar 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (51 as lead sponsor)
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SB 761
MD · —
Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Internet Gaming Referendum
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SB 720
MD · —
Education - Artificial Intelligence - Guidelines, Professional Development, and Collaborative (Artificial Intelligence Ready Schools Act)
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SB 198
MD · —
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
MD · —
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
MD · —
Higher Education - Maryland Artificial Intelligence Partnership
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