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 1506 — Condominiums and Homeowners Associations - New Owner Fees - Limitations	Yea	Mar 11, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1533 — Public Health - Cosmetic Products - Enforcement and Penalties for Prohibited Ingredients (Crown and Care Act - Protecting Communities from…	Yea	Mar 11, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1351 — Home Improvement Contractors - Disaster Mitigation Services and Fraudulent Insurance Acts - Regulation and Prohibition	Yea	Mar 11, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 912 — Local Government - Trap-Neuter-Return Policies for Community Cats - Requirements and Restrictions (Ash's Law)	Yea	Mar 11, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 661 — General Provisions - Commemorative Months - Muslim American Heritage and Jewish American Heritage Months	Yea	Mar 11, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1056 — General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Purple Lights Night	Yea	Mar 11, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1194 — Correctional Officers' Retirement System - Reemployment After Retirement - Exemption From Earnings Offset	Yea	Mar 11, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1034 — Child Care - Child Abuse and Neglect - Training Requirements	Yea	Mar 11, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1508 — State Highways - Highway Work Permits - Notice	Yea	Mar 11, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 326 — Education - Maryland Center for School Safety - Anonymous Reporting System	Yea	Mar 11, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1463 — Anne Arundel County Board of Education - Constituent Services Liaison - Establishment	Yea	Mar 11, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 837 — Education - Student Athletic Activities - Cardiovascular Prescreening	Yea	Mar 11, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1520 — Courts - Exemption From Judgment - Alterations and Additions	Yea	Mar 11, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1616 — Mutual Insurance Holding Companies - Conversion to Mutual Insurers	Yea	Mar 11, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1226 — Maryland Illegal Online Gambling Enforcement Act	Yea	Mar 10, 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 10, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1614 — Maryland Transportation Authority - Lane Use Control Signal Monitoring Systems	Yea	Mar 10, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1335 — Department of Information Technology - Information Technology Staffing and Capability Assessment - Independent Study	Yea	Mar 10, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 467 — Correctional Services - Maryland Parole Commission and Erroneously Convicted Individuals - Improvements in Transparency and Equity	Yea	Mar 10, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 969 — Electric Vehicle Fuel Sold at Retail - Equipment Requirements, Units of Measure, and Fees	Yea	Mar 10, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 645 — Criminal Law - Fraud - Assisted Reproductive Treatment	Yea	Mar 10, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 998 — Baltimore City – Alcoholic Beverages – 46th Alcoholic Beverages District	Yea	Mar 10, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1142 — Task Force to Modernize County and Municipal Revenue Structures	Yea	Mar 10, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1611 — Property Tax - Credit for Dwelling House of Disabled Veterans and Surviving Spouses - Income Eligibility	Yea	Mar 10, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 472 — Income Tax - Theatrical Production Tax Credit - Alterations and Sunset Extension	Yea	Mar 10, 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)