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 989 — State Assistance for the Elderly - Study on Calculation of Income	Yea	Mar 11, 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 11, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 883 — Consumer Protection - Artificial Intelligence - Behavioral Health Care Prohibitions	Yea	Mar 11, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1059 — State Department of Education - Asian American History - Accurate Instruction	Yea	Mar 11, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1097 — Public High Schools - Sports Injury Recordkeeping and Reporting - Requirements	Not voting	Mar 11, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1048 — Public Health - Chain Restaurants - Sodium and Added Sugars Warning Icons and Disclosure and Notice	Not voting	Mar 11, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1120 — Professional Licensing Portability - Members of the Foreign Service and Spouses	Yea	Mar 11, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1166 — Motor Vehicles - Dealers - Front Registration Plate Display	Yea	Mar 11, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1218 — Safe and Healthy Homes for All Act	Yea	Mar 11, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1219 — Climate Change, Homeowner's Insurance, and Emergency Management - Study	Yea	Mar 11, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1434 — Maryland Department of Health - Caregiver Resource Webpage - Establishment	Yea	Mar 11, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 159 — Mail Theft	Yea	Mar 11, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 846 — Property Tax - City of Hagerstown and the Hagerstown Multi-Use Sports and Events Facility, Inc. - Exemption	Yea	Mar 11, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 925 — Sewage Sludge - Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances - Regulation	Yea	Mar 11, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1529 — Baltimore County - Local Commission on Common Ownership Communities	Yea	Mar 11, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 664 — Cecil County - Alcoholic Beverages - Alteration of License Quota	Yea	Mar 11, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1362 — Condominiums and Homeowners Associations - Meetings - Recording Requirements	Yea	Mar 11, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1037 — Public Service Commission - Broadband and Voice Over Internet Protocol Service - Study	Yea	Mar 11, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1158 — Calvert County - Contracts for Infrastructure or Asset Management - Contract Duration	Yea	Mar 11, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 558 — Prince George's County - Alcoholic Beverages - Wine Festival Licenses PG 316-26	Yea	Mar 11, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1625 — Public Health - Newborn Screening Program - Fees and Core Conditions	Yea	Mar 11, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 421 — Prince George's County - Speed Monitoring Systems - Maryland Route 210 PG 309-26	Yea	Mar 11, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1067 — Hunting - Lead and Lead-Based Ammunition - Phase-Out	Yea	Mar 11, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 914 — Worcester County - Board of License Commissioners - Membership	Yea	Mar 11, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 191 — Consumer Protection - Retail Transactions for Essential Consumer Goods - Cash Payments	Yea	Mar 11, 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)