R
Ron Watson
MD Senate District 23
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Issue areas
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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 284 — Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2026 | Nay | Mar 12, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 890 — Insurance - Captive Insurers - Premium Receipts Tax Study | Yea | Mar 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 284 — Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2026 | Nay | Mar 12, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 284 — Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2026 | Nay | Mar 12, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 284 — Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2026 | Yea | Mar 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 282 — Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2027) | Yea | Mar 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 284 — Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2026 | Nay | Mar 12, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 282 — Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2027) | Nay | Mar 12, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 284 — Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2026 | Nay | Mar 12, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 284 — Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2026 | Nay | Mar 12, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 284 — Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2026 | Nay | Mar 12, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 658 — Maryland Department of Health - Forensic Review Boards and Community Forensic Aftercare Program | Yea | Mar 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1376 — Maryland Medical Assistance Program, Maryland Children's Health Program, and Health Insurance - Transfers to Special Pediatric Hospitals -… | Yea | Mar 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 493 — Washington County - Judgeships - District Court | Yea | Mar 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1504 — Highways - Sidewalks and Bicycle Pathways - Construction and Reconstruction (The Honorable Anne Healey Pedestrian Safety Act of 2026) | Yea | Mar 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1150 — Health Occupations - Pharmacists - Minor Conditions and HIV Prevention and Treatment (Rapid Testing and Preventive Care Act) | Yea | Mar 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 130 — Task Force to Study Deed Fraud | Yea | Mar 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 336 — Criminal Procedure - District Court - Issuance of Summonses and Arrest Warrants | Yea | Mar 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 446 — Health - Dementia Services and Brain Health Program and Provider Resource Toolkit | Yea | Mar 11, 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 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1425 — Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages Licenses - Revisions | Yea | Mar 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 571 — Nonprofit Housing Corporations - Taxes and Special Assessments Exemptions - Alterations | Yea | Mar 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 999 — Alcoholic Beverages - Class 9 Limited Distillery License - Alteration | Yea | Mar 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1370 — Town of Rising Sun - Stop Sign Monitoring Systems - Authorization of Pilot Program | Yea | Mar 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1400 — Shellfish Aquaculture - Penalties - Suspension or Revocation of Permit or Registration Card | Yea | Mar 11, 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
MD · —
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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