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Ron Watson

MD Senate District 23

Democratic Maryland since Aug 31, 2021

Office record: openstates/people CC0-1.0

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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

OfficePartyFromToSource
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)

VotePositionDateResultSource
HB 564 — Pet Cremation and Burial Services - Requirements (Pet Cremation and Burial Services Consumer Protection Act) Yea Feb 23, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 553 — Public Safety - Elevator Inspection Certificates - Searchable Database Yea Feb 23, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 241 — Election Law - Individuals Released From State Correctional Facilities - Automatic Restoration of Voter Registration Yea Feb 23, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 625 — Human-Relevant Research Fund - Collection of Contributions - Responsible Entity Yea Feb 23, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1030 — Office of the State Prosecutor - Investigation of Threats - Judges Yea Feb 23, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 477 — Criminal Procedure - Admission of Out-of-Court Statements - Assault in the Second Degree Yea Feb 23, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 540 — 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 634 — Office of the State Prosecutor - Investigation of Threats - Judges Yea Feb 23, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 544 — Courtroom Security - Minimum Adequate Security Standard Yea Feb 23, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 439 — Employment Discrimination - Fire and Rescue Public Safety Employees - Use of Medical Cannabis Yea Feb 23, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 911 — Horse Racing - Laurel Park - Arabian Breed Racing Authorization Yea Feb 23, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 578 — Public Safety - Department of State Police - Police-Initiated Towing - Alterations Yea Feb 23, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 638 — Natural Resources - Maryland Heritage Areas Authority - Funding and Grants Yea Feb 23, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 619 — Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact Yea Feb 23, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 69 — Nonprofit Organizations Navigator - Termination Provision - Repeal Yea Feb 23, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 491 — Criminal Procedure - Victims of Sexually Assaultive Behavior - Request for Verbal Acknowledgement Yea Feb 23, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 601 — Montgomery County - Stop Sign Monitoring Systems Pilot Program - Gaithersburg and Rockville MC 5-26 Yea Feb 23, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 177 — Criminal Law - Obstruction or Interference With Exercise of Religious Beliefs - Prohibition Yea Feb 23, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 255 — Natural Resources - Pamela J. Kelly Tree-Mendous Maryland Program - Alterations Yea Feb 23, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 395 — Water Pollution Control - Discharge Permits - Animal Feeding Operations Yea Feb 23, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 386 — Metro Funding Modification Act of 2026 Nay Feb 23, 2026 fail Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 417 — Criminal Law - Schedule III Controlled Dangerous Substances - Medetomidine and Xylazine Yea Feb 23, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 301 — Maryland Military Department – Supervision of State Active Duty Personnel Yea Feb 23, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 821 — Judiciary Department - Judicial Removal - Disqualification From Future Judicial Office Yea Feb 23, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 270 — Military Family Inclusion Act Yea Feb 23, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0

Sponsored legislation (51 as lead sponsor)

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