R
Ron Watson
MD Senate District 23
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 282 — Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2027) | Nay | Mar 1, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 691 — State Government - Procedures - Permitting Efficiency for Housing Development Projects | Yea | Mar 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 284 — Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2026 | Yea | Mar 1, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 534 — Nonpublic Schools - Transcripts - Prohibition on Punitive Measures Related to Student Debt | Yea | Mar 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 284 — Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2026 | Nay | Mar 1, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 505 — Public and Nonpublic Schools - Student School Transfers - Academic Records Documentation | Yea | Mar 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 284 — Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2026 | Nay | Mar 1, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 284 — Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2026 | Nay | Mar 1, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 850 — Home Builders - Open House - Sales Representative Disclosure Requirements | Yea | Feb 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 606 — Maryland E-ZPass Commuter Fairness and Transparency Act of 2026 | Yea | Feb 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 194 — Incarcerated Individual Apprenticeship Pilot Program | Yea | Feb 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 357 — Municipalities - Election Dates - Reporting Requirements | Yea | Feb 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 996 — Corporations and Associations - Revisions | Yea | Feb 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 431 — Fish and Wildlife - Endangered and Threatened Species and Migratory Birds - Regulations, Lists, Petitions, Essential Habitats, and Takings | Yea | Feb 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 523 — Real Property - Residential Foreclosures - Commencement Restrictions | Yea | Feb 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 377 — Physician Assistants and Midwives - Parity With Other Health Care Practitioners | Yea | Feb 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 428 — Courts - Former Judge - Temporary Assignment | Yea | Feb 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 573 — Fair Housing and Housing Discrimination - Regulations, Intent, and Discriminatory Effect | Yea | Feb 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 399 — State Retirement and Pension System - Transfers Between Systems - Workgroup - Extension | Yea | Feb 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 160 — Public Safety - Licensed Firearms Dealers - Notification Regarding Compromising Events | Yea | Feb 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 175 — Income Tax Credit - Venison Donation - Alterations | Yea | Feb 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 461 — Economic Development - Rural Readiness Program and Rural Maryland Capacity Building Fund - Establishment | Yea | Feb 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 483 — Business Regulation - Charitable Organizations - Audit and Review Thresholds | Yea | Feb 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 691 — State Government - Procedures - Permitting Efficiency for Housing Development Projects | Nay | Feb 28, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 951 — Real Property - Recordation and Land Records - Revisions | Yea | Feb 28, 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
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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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