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 472 — Income Tax - Theatrical Production Tax Credit - Alterations and Sunset Extension	Yea	Mar 16, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 607 — Constitutional Officers - Salaries	Yea	Mar 16, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 627 — Commission on Historic, Cultural, and Civic Contributions in Education - Establishment	Yea	Mar 16, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1623 — Special Taxing Districts - Village of Drummond - Authority and Organization MC 20-26	Yea	Mar 16, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 283 — Creation of a State Debt – Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2026, and the Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loans of 2014, 2015…	Nay	Mar 16, 2026	fail	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 225 — Maryland Horse Industry Board - Sunset Extension	Yea	Mar 16, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 283 — Creation of a State Debt – Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2026, and the Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loans of 2014, 2015…	Nay	Mar 16, 2026	fail	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 113 — Human Services - Department of Aging and Commission on Aging (Longevity Ready Maryland Act)	Yea	Mar 16, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 283 — Creation of a State Debt – Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2026, and the Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loans of 2014, 2015…	Yea	Mar 16, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1095 — Calvert County - Property Tax Credit - Tobacco Barns	Yea	Mar 16, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 428 — Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Collaborative Care Model - Cost Sharing Prohibition	Yea	Mar 16, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 810 — Study to Evaluate Blockchain-Based Real Property Lease and Title Recordation and Verification	Yea	Mar 16, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 283 — Creation of a State Debt – Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2026, and the Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loans of 2014, 2015…	Nay	Mar 16, 2026	fail	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 266 — Department of Information Technology – Information Technology Investment Fund – Uses	Yea	Mar 16, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 229 — Maryland Transportation Authority - Revenue Bond Limit - Increase	Yea	Mar 16, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 283 — Creation of a State Debt – Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2026, and the Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loans of 2014, 2015…	Nay	Mar 16, 2026	fail	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1142 — Task Force to Modernize County and Municipal Revenue Structures	Yea	Mar 16, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1148 — Property Taxes - Tax Sales, Legacy Protection Program, and Tax Credits	Yea	Mar 16, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 1007 — Prior Authorizations of State Debt - Alterations	Yea	Mar 16, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 478 — Income Tax - Subtraction Modification for Classroom Supplies Purchased by Teachers - Alteration	Yea	Mar 16, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1514 — Calvert County - County Officials and Board of Education - Salaries and Benefits	Yea	Mar 16, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 841 — Utility RELIEF (Reducing Energy Load Inflation for Everyday Families) Act	Nay	Mar 15, 2026	fail	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 841 — Utility RELIEF (Reducing Energy Load Inflation for Everyday Families) Act	Yea	Mar 15, 2026	fail	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 283 — Creation of a State Debt – Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2026, and the Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loans of 2014, 2015…	Yea	Mar 15, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 283 — Creation of a State Debt – Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2026, and the Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loans of 2014, 2015…	Yea	Mar 15, 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)