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 534 — Frederick Community College - Board of Trustees - Meeting and Training Requirements	Not voting	Mar 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1052 — Maryland School for the Deaf - Membership of Board of Trustees - Alterations	Not voting	Mar 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1105 — Statute of Limitations - Civil Suits to Enforce Local Consumer Protection Codes	Yea	Mar 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 290 — Baltimore City - Ordinance Enforcement - Fines and Penalties	Yea	Mar 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1441 — Criminal Law - Public Consumption and Open Container - Prepayment of Citation	Yea	Mar 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 586 — County Boards of Library Trustees - Membership - Student Member	Yea	Mar 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 626 — Sex Designation on Certificates of Birth, Licenses, and Identification Cards and Birth Information Histories (Birth Certificate…	Yea	Mar 5, 2026	fail	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 507 — Public Schools - Individuals With Disabilities - Accessibility and Emergency Planning	Not voting	Mar 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 410 — Public Health - Food Labeling - Requirements	Yea	Mar 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 601 — Cybersecurity - Standards and Compliance - Alterations	Not voting	Mar 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1152 — Department of State Police - Special Police Officers - Study	Yea	Mar 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1387 — Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund - Fund Producer Commission Rate	Yea	Mar 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 247 — Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area Protection Program - Variances - Alterations	Yea	Mar 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 621 — Public Safety - State Fire Prevention Code - Trash and Recyclable Materials	Not voting	Mar 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 864 — Higher Education - Tuition Exemption for Foster Care Recipients - Eligibility	Yea	Mar 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 771 — Health Occupations - Human Trafficking Awareness Training	Yea	Mar 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1008 — Fiduciary Institutions - Exploitation of Seniors and Vulnerable Adults - Protections and Required Referral (Vulnerable Adult Banking…	Yea	Mar 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1352 — State Procurement - Worker Residency Requirements	Yea	Mar 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 823 — Correctional Services - Maryland Parole Commission - Members	Yea	Mar 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 694 — Human Relations - Violations of County Discrimination Laws - Complaints	Yea	Mar 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 710 — Correctional Officers' Retirement System - Reemployment After Retirement - Exemption from Earnings Offset	Yea	Mar 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 315 — Landlord and Tenant - Discrimination in Housing for Income-Based Housing Subsidies and Positive Rental History Reporting	Yea	Mar 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1292 — Child Advocacy Centers - Continuity of Care Standards for Health Care Professionals and Reports of Violations	Yea	Mar 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 608 — Maryland Medical Assistance Plan and Health Insurance - Pharmacogenomic Testing - Required Coverage	Yea	Mar 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1076 — Higher Education Institutions - Over-the-Counter Contraception - Access and Reporting	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)