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 961 — Income Tax Credit - Venison Donation - Alterations	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 493 — Nursing Facilities - Involuntary Discharge or Transfer	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 42 — Reduction Facilities and Veterans Service Organizations - Hydrolyzed and Soil Remains - Immunity	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1093 — Health Insurance - Provider Panels - Requirements	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 839 — Frederick Community College - Board of Trustees - Meeting and Training Requirements	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1047 — State Board of Physicians - Delegation of Duties - Alterations	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 58 — Property Tax Credit - Retail Service Station Conversions	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 756 — Baltimore City – Economic Development Project in Downtown RISE District – Payment in Lieu of Taxes	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 125 — Vehicle Laws - Transfer of Used Vehicles - Repeal of Notarized Bill of Sale Requirement	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 714 — Washington County - Mobile Food Service Facilities and Semipermanent Food Service Facilities - Toilet and Lavatory Facilities	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 118 — Maryland Money Transmission Act - Definition of Money Transmitter - Alteration	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 746 — Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Collaborative Care Model - Cost Sharing Prohibition and Coverage Requirements	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1616 — Mutual Insurance Holding Companies - Conversion to Mutual Insurers	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1473 — Economic Development - Maryland's Future Board - Establishment	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 784 — Aquaculture - Placement of Shellfish, Bags, Nets, and Structures on Submerged Aquatic Vegetation - Extension	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 313 — Judicial and Quasi-Judicial Employees - Compensation	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 440 — Income Tax - Theatrical Production Tax Credit - Alterations and Sunset Extension	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1083 — Montgomery County Board of Elections - Membership MC 6-26	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 230 — Criminal Law - Third-Degree Sexual Offense - Burglary	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 769 — State Board of Social Work Examiners - Provisional License to Practice Social Work - Established	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 483 — Business Regulation - Charitable Organizations - Audit and Review Thresholds	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 1003 — Howard County - Sheriff and State's Attorney - Compensation Ho. Co. 13-26	Not voting	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 240 — Local Comprehensive Plans - Guidance Materials and Notification to the Department of Planning	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 451 — Maryland Zero Emission Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Council - Membership, Duties, and Sunset Repeal	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 58 — Property Tax Credit - Retail Service Station Conversions	Yea	Mar 20, 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)