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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 774 — Landlord and Tenant - Residential Leases and Holdover Tenancies - Local Good Cause Termination (Good Cause Eviction) | Not voting | Mar 18, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 774 — Landlord and Tenant - Residential Leases and Holdover Tenancies - Local Good Cause Termination (Good Cause Eviction) | Not voting | Mar 18, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 45 — Labor and Employment - Mandatory Meetings on Religious or Political Matters - Employee Attendance and Participation (Maryland Worker… | Nay | Mar 18, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1540 — University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center - Funding - Repeal of Termination Date | Yea | Mar 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 546 — Primary and Secondary Education - Educator Professional Development - Course on Well-Being and Flourishing | Yea | Mar 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 774 — Landlord and Tenant - Residential Leases and Holdover Tenancies - Local Good Cause Termination (Good Cause Eviction) | Not voting | Mar 18, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 45 — Labor and Employment - Mandatory Meetings on Religious or Political Matters - Employee Attendance and Participation (Maryland Worker… | Not voting | Mar 18, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 634 — Office of the State Prosecutor - Investigation of Threats - Judges | Not voting | Mar 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 774 — Landlord and Tenant - Residential Leases and Holdover Tenancies - Local Good Cause Termination (Good Cause Eviction) | Not voting | Mar 18, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 465 — Criminal Procedure - Admission of Out-of-Court Statements - Assault in the Second Degree | Not voting | Mar 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 715 — Washington County - Juveniles - Truancy Reduction Pilot Program | Not voting | Mar 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 250 — Estates - Maryland Uniform Simultaneous Death Act | Not voting | Mar 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 81 — Criminal Law - School Resource Officers - Prohibition on Sexual Activity with Students | Not voting | Mar 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 277 — Estates and Trusts - Venue for Administrative and Judicial Probate and Application of Inheritance Tax | Not voting | Mar 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1422 — State Procurement and Personnel - Liquidated Damages Documentation Requirements and State Fiscal Leadership Capacity | Yea | Mar 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 774 — Landlord and Tenant - Residential Leases and Holdover Tenancies - Local Good Cause Termination (Good Cause Eviction) | Not voting | Mar 18, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 745 — Police Training - Autism and Dementia (LEAD Act of 2026) | Not voting | Mar 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 637 — Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund - Fund Producer Commission Rate | Not voting | Mar 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 299 — Fraud Prevention, Prevailing Wage, and Living Wage - Prohibitions, Penalties, and Enforcement | Nay | Mar 18, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1324 — Baltimore City - Natural Resources - Archery Hunting Safety Zones | Yea | Mar 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 161 — Property Tax Credit - Retail Service Station Conversions | Yea | Mar 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 38 — Vehicle Laws - Ignition Interlock System Program - Required Participation | Not voting | Mar 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 774 — Landlord and Tenant - Residential Leases and Holdover Tenancies - Local Good Cause Termination (Good Cause Eviction) | Not voting | Mar 18, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 45 — Labor and Employment - Mandatory Meetings on Religious or Political Matters - Employee Attendance and Participation (Maryland Worker… | Nay | Mar 18, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 299 — Fraud Prevention, Prevailing Wage, and Living Wage - Prohibitions, Penalties, and Enforcement | Nay | Mar 18, 2026 | fail | 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
MD · —
Department of Budget and Management - Audit and Finance Compliance Unit - Establishment
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SB 935
MD · —
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Donations to Food Banks and Other Charitable Entities
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SB 884
MD · —
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
MD · —
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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