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 538 — Baltimore City - Raffles - Organizations Affiliated With Professional Baseball and Football Teams	Not voting	Feb 25, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 311 — Public Schools - Individuals With Disabilities - Accessibility and Emergency Planning	Yea	Feb 25, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 153 — Residential Rental Apartments - Air-Conditioning Requirement	Yea	Feb 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 80 — Landlord and Tenant - Residential Leases - Fee Disclosures	Yea	Feb 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 262 — State Government – Council for Open Data – Membership and Responsibilities	Yea	Feb 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 643 — Certified Public Accountants - Licensure - Qualifications	Yea	Feb 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 56 — Maryland Longitudinal Data System Center - External Data Sharing With Third-Party Data Centers for Multistate Reporting - Authorization	Yea	Feb 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 536 — Employment Discrimination - Reasonable Accommodations - Disabilities Due to Childbirth, Menopause, and Related Medical Conditions	Yea	Feb 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 557 — Occupational Licensing and Certification - Criminal History - Predetermination Review Process	Yea	Feb 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 100 — Election Law - Early Voting Centers - Bus Stops	Yea	Feb 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 200 — Sale of Residential Real Property - Required Flood Risk Disclosure	Yea	Feb 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 240 — Local Comprehensive Plans - Guidance Materials and Notification to the Department of Planning	Yea	Feb 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1025 — State Board of Cosmetologists - Licensing - Eyelash Extensions	Yea	Feb 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 235 — Housing and Community Development - Neighborhood Business Development Program - Local Approval Requirement	Yea	Feb 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 386 — Metro Funding Modification Act of 2026	Yea	Feb 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 533 — Mel Noland Woodland Incentives and Fellowship Fund - Reporting	Yea	Feb 23, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 677 — Reduction Facilities and Veterans Service Organizations - Hydrolyzed and Soil Remains - Immunity	Yea	Feb 23, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 776 — Commission on the House of Reformation and Instruction for Colored Children - Establishment	Yea	Feb 23, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 451 — Maryland Zero Emission Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Council - Membership, Duties, and Sunset Repeal	Yea	Feb 23, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 855 — Common Ownership Communities – Candidate or Proposition Signs – Display Period	Yea	Feb 23, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 621 — Local Boards of Elections - Board Counsel - Qualifications	Yea	Feb 23, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 648 — Office of Home Energy Programs - Uniform Redetermination Process - Age	Yea	Feb 23, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 899 — Home Detention Monitoring Agencies - Promotion and Solicitation of Business - Prohibition	Yea	Feb 23, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 897 — Cecil County - Alcoholic Beverages - Alteration of License Quota	Yea	Feb 23, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 107 — Motor Vehicles - Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program - Establishment	Yea	Feb 23, 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)