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 822 — Circuit Court Clerks and Registers of Wills - Maximum Salary	Yea	Feb 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 745 — Police Training - Autism and Dementia (LEAD Act of 2026)	Yea	Feb 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 480 — Transportation Network Companies - Deactivation of Operators	Yea	Feb 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 862 — Railroads - Required Crew for Movement of Freight	Yea	Feb 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 784 — Aquaculture - Placement of Shellfish, Bags, Nets, and Structures on Submerged Aquatic Vegetation - Extension	Not voting	Feb 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 371 — Water Pollution Control - Discharge Permits - Animal Feeding Operations	Yea	Feb 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1321 — Child Care Scholarship Program - Application Process and Copays - Alterations	Yea	Feb 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 418 — Professional Licensing Portability - Members of the Foreign Service and Spouses	Yea	Feb 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 437 — Criminal Law – Theft and Fraud Crimes – Valuation and Forgery of Gift Cards	Yea	Feb 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 237 — Election Law - Presidential Electors - Selection and Voting	Yea	Feb 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 269 — Maryland Public Ethics Law - Financial Disclosure Statements - State Officials of and Candidates to be a State Official of the Judicial…	Yea	Feb 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 403 — Public Information Act - Divorce Records	Yea	Feb 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 140 — Criminal Law - Benefits Exploitation	Yea	Feb 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 848 — Public Safety – State Fire Prevention Code – Trash and Recyclable Materials	Yea	Feb 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 57 — Primary and Secondary Educators - Licenses and Public Profiles - Notation of Veteran Status	Yea	Feb 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 662 — Financial Institutions - Payment Stablecoin Services - Establishment and Regulation (Maryland Stablecoin Act)	Yea	Feb 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 339 — Maryland School for the Deaf - Membership of Board of Trustees - Alterations	Yea	Feb 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 653 — State Board of Architects - Grounds for Discipline and Anonymous Complaints	Yea	Feb 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 585 — Human–Relevant Research Fund – Collection of Contributions – Responsible Entity	Yea	Feb 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 663 — Department of the Environment - Federal Environmental Policy - Reporting	Yea	Feb 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 773 — Health Occupations - Pharmacists - Vaccination Orders	Yea	Feb 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 428 — Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Collaborative Care Model - Cost Sharing Prohibition	Yea	Feb 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 478 — Income Tax - Subtraction Modification for Classroom Supplies Purchased by Teachers - Alteration	Yea	Feb 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 38 — Vehicle Laws - Ignition Interlock System Program - Required Participation	Yea	Feb 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 516 — Law Enforcement - Protective Body Armor - Requirements and Reporting	Yea	Feb 27, 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)