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
SB 625 — Carbon Dioxide Capture, Removal, and Sequestration Projects - Regulations and Standards for Biochar and Wood Vault Technologies	Yea	Mar 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 757 — Economic Development - Local Sourcing Database	Yea	Mar 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 770 — Economic Development - Maryland's Future Board - Establishment	Yea	Mar 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 96 — Baltimore County School Board Nominating Commission - Membership - Alterations	Yea	Mar 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1377 — Prescription Drug Repository Program - Redirecting Safe Prescription Drugs Pilot Program	Yea	Mar 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 704 — Maryland Estate Tax – Qualified Agricultural Property – Transfer to Limited Liability Company	Yea	Mar 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 734 — State Retirement and Pension System - Administration and Clarification	Yea	Mar 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 378 — Public Libraries - Young Readers Matching Grant Program, Funding, and Services	Yea	Mar 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 838 — State Board of Pharmacy - Prescriber-Pharmacist Agreements	Yea	Mar 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 622 — Cannabis - Licensees - Dispensary Licenses, Micro Dispensary Employees, and Cannabis Agent Training Programs	Yea	Mar 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1274 — Education - Posthumous Diploma Awards - Established (Eric's Law)	Yea	Mar 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 618 — Commercial Law - Self-Service Storage Facilities - Alterations	Yea	Mar 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 648 — Local School Systems - Educator Screening - Educator Identification Clearinghouse (School Personnel Vetting and Hiring Transparency Act)	Yea	Mar 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 970 — Sports Wagering - Independent Evaluation of Sports Wagering	Yea	Mar 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1222 — Prince George's County - State's Attorney Salary - Alteration PG 426-26	Not voting	Mar 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 714 — Washington County - Mobile Food Service Facilities and Semipermanent Food Service Facilities - Toilet and Lavatory Facilities	Yea	Mar 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 717 — Baltimore City - Raffles - Organizations Affiliated With Professional Baseball and Football Teams	Yea	Mar 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 212 — Higher Education - Nonresident Tuition - Exemption for Spouses and Dependents of State or Local Public Safety Employees (Maryland Fallen…	Yea	Mar 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 282 — Adult Protective Services – Modifications	Yea	Mar 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 344 — Property Tax - Agricultural Use Assessment - Community Solar Energy Generating Systems	Yea	Mar 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 402 — Residential Child Care Programs - Education of Children and Training of Child and Youth Care Practitioners	Not voting	Mar 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 256 — Motor Vehicles – Speed Monitoring Systems – Safety Corridors (Vulnerable Road User Protection Act of 2026)	Yea	Mar 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 309 — Sales and Use Tax - Precious Metal Bullion or Coins - Exemption	Yea	Mar 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1485 — Public Health - Crisis Response System - Resources for Family Members and Trauma-Informed Care Training (Tiarra's Law)	Yea	Mar 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 238 — Maryland Heritage Area Authority and Heritage Areas - Alterations	Yea	Mar 5, 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)