R
Ron Watson
MD Senate District 23
Office record: openstates/people CC0-1.0
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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 1456 — Consumer Protection - Residential Property Advertisement - Ownership Verification | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 160 — State and Local Government - Real Property - Confederate Naming Prohibited | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1181 — Family Law - Children in Out-of-Home Placement - Voluntary Placement Agreements | Yea | Mar 9, 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 | Nay | Mar 9, 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 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 532 — Employment Standards - Firefighters - Payment of Wages and Payroll Information | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 443 — Prince George's County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class B-SEC (Small Event Center) License PG 312-26 | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 732 — Baltimore County Code of Public Local Laws - 2025 Edition - Legalization | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 14 — County Boards of Education - Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation - Information Collection and Reporting Requirements | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 898 — Economic Development - Delivering Economic Competitiveness and Advancing Development Efforts (DECADE) Act | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1002 — Nursing Facilities - Involuntary Discharge or Transfer | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 587 — Procurement - Department of Transportation and Maryland Transportation Authority Contracts - Board of Public Works Contract Authority -… | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1259 — Zoning Authorities - Operation of Family Child Care Homes - Prohibitions and Requirements | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 637 — Public Health - Recommendations for Immunizations, Screenings, and Preventive Services - Pharmacist Administration and Required Health… | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 839 — Frederick Community College - Board of Trustees - Meeting and Training Requirements | Yea | Mar 9, 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 | Nay | Mar 9, 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 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1480 — Labor Law - Child Labor Penalties, Private Sector Employee Labor Relations, and State Employee Labor Standards | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 952 — Consumer Protection - Companion Chatbots - Regulation | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 738 — Real Property - Transfer-on-Death Deed - Establishment | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1139 — State Retirement and Pension System - Administration and Clarification | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 947 — Maryland Transit Administration Reform Act | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1149 — State Finance - Claims of the State - Settlement | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1569 — Parking Enforcement - Vehicles in Custody or Control of Auto Repair or Storage Facility | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 405 — Condominiums and Homeowners Associations - Governing Documents - Electric Vehicle Recharging Equipment | Yea | Mar 9, 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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