R
Ron Watson
MD Senate District 23
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Topics in their record
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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)
| Bill | Motion / question | Position | Chamber · stage · roll | Date | Outcome | Source |
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HB 1017
Correctional Services - Private Detention Facilities - Zoning Requirement
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FLA Del. Griffith /753729/1 | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 5d1e7a1a-2376-4f65-b764-65d098b4c917 | Feb 19, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/5d1e7a1a-2376-4f65-b764-65d098b4c917 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 351
Civil Actions - Violation of Constitutional Rights (No Kings Act)
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FLA Del. Grammer /333722/1 | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 2f0c19d7-c9de-44aa-ad46-1c78a293c568 | Feb 19, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/2f0c19d7-c9de-44aa-ad46-1c78a293c568 CC0-1.0 |
| FLA Del. Tomlinson /293626/1 | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 4f575795-0f81-47dd-8bee-0404083e3b18 | Feb 19, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/4f575795-0f81-47dd-8bee-0404083e3b18 CC0-1.0 | |
| FLA Del. Buckel /253421/1 | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll f91a9884-164e-459e-b61d-6e122a36355a | Feb 19, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/f91a9884-164e-459e-b61d-6e122a36355a CC0-1.0 | |
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HB 1018
Correctional Services - Correctional Facilities and Immigration Detention Facilities - Minimum…
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FLA Del. Hornberger /523427/1 | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 87aef472-7f30-48f7-962a-9eeeaae33290 | Feb 19, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/87aef472-7f30-48f7-962a-9eeeaae33290 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 184
Office of the Attorney General - Environmental and Natural Resources Crimes Unit - Reporting…
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On Third Reading | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 76f5a0c7-5e3a-4119-99d7-2668b1206197 | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/76f5a0c7-5e3a-4119-99d7-2668b1206197 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 200
State Government - Council for Open Data - Membership and Responsibilities
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On Third Reading | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 3025dd16-17f4-4966-899c-66f29ae3a3a2 | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/3025dd16-17f4-4966-899c-66f29ae3a3a2 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 256
State Board of Professional Landscape Architects - Revisions
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On Third Reading | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 658794bd-9653-4cef-9621-21db93f1a302 | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/658794bd-9653-4cef-9621-21db93f1a302 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 113
Human Services - Department of Aging and Commission on Aging (Longevity Ready Maryland Act)
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On Third Reading | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1728b943-d995-4c38-9236-ca48e73ec047 | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/1728b943-d995-4c38-9236-ca48e73ec047 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 444
Certificate of Need - Intermediate Health Care Facilities
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On Third Reading | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 79546874-07d0-4f2c-bd10-673f9fc32a2a | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/79546874-07d0-4f2c-bd10-673f9fc32a2a CC0-1.0 |
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SB 243
Uniformed Services Spouses Act
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On Third Reading | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 7f322cb1-dcad-402a-912d-0ee3bae20ad8 | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/7f322cb1-dcad-402a-912d-0ee3bae20ad8 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 472
Baltimore County Code of Public Local Laws - 2025 Edition - Legalization
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On Third Reading | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 3d7da34b-dffa-4040-b9d1-8184f5bb91d1 | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/3d7da34b-dffa-4040-b9d1-8184f5bb91d1 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 336
Task Force on Responsible Use of Natural Psychedelic Substances - Extension and Membership
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On Third Reading | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1373e602-486e-429c-b1b6-b9f3c46b385c | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/1373e602-486e-429c-b1b6-b9f3c46b385c CC0-1.0 |
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SB 182
Adult Protective Services - Modifications
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On Third Reading | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll c3b92df2-9bca-4142-ae3b-116bbefa8fe7 | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c3b92df2-9bca-4142-ae3b-116bbefa8fe7 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 480
Off-Highway Recreational Vehicle Recreation Oversight Board - Establishment
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On Third Reading | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 5583a0f2-118c-42d5-9fbd-112bd293f3cf | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/5583a0f2-118c-42d5-9fbd-112bd293f3cf CC0-1.0 |
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SB 426
Public Information Act - Divorce Records
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On Third Reading | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 8335d281-b608-4ae6-bf2e-71c6b7796ccd | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/8335d281-b608-4ae6-bf2e-71c6b7796ccd CC0-1.0 |
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SB 131
Estates and Trusts - Fiduciaries - Attorney-Client Privilege
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On Third Reading | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 784883b9-5692-489d-8b9e-8809feede151 | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/784883b9-5692-489d-8b9e-8809feede151 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 123
Oversight Committee on Quality of Care in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities - Membership
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On Third Reading | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll dd41db5e-f37c-4b5d-9abd-95f7f08124ba | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/dd41db5e-f37c-4b5d-9abd-95f7f08124ba CC0-1.0 |
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SB 461
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Heat and Eat Program - Study
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On Third Reading | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 6488d7a7-73cd-4402-bcee-6616486a8a2a | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/6488d7a7-73cd-4402-bcee-6616486a8a2a CC0-1.0 |
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SB 81
Criminal Law - School Resource Officers - Prohibition on Sexual Activity with Students
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On Third Reading | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll a7311934-916c-412e-be15-d3c10a70673f | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a7311934-916c-412e-be15-d3c10a70673f CC0-1.0 |
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SB 68
Driver’s Licenses – Driver Skills Examination – Motorcycle Safety Awareness (D. Torch Road Safety…
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On Third Reading | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1d5842b9-6147-4c2e-8a8b-d78d6a5992ba | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/1d5842b9-6147-4c2e-8a8b-d78d6a5992ba CC0-1.0 |
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SB 298
Department of General Services - Maryland Capitol Police - Statewide Jurisdiction
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On Third Reading | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 3d773b6e-cda9-4202-a6a4-aca57f5e903d | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/3d773b6e-cda9-4202-a6a4-aca57f5e903d CC0-1.0 |
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SB 394
Public Health - Expedited Partner Therapy - Bacterial Vaginosis and Licensed Certified Midwives
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On Third Reading | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 6f92103d-ecf9-43b6-b447-c6202ec79246 | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/6f92103d-ecf9-43b6-b447-c6202ec79246 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 259
Financial Institutions - Maryland Community Investment Venture Fund and Regulation of Entities -…
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On Third Reading | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll a6d0507b-1e7a-4287-af2e-f9d3604c9a8f | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a6d0507b-1e7a-4287-af2e-f9d3604c9a8f CC0-1.0 |
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HB 146
Environment - On-Site Wastewater Systems - Requirements for Inspection and Pumping Services and…
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On Third Reading | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 2b83f763-3c47-4b79-bb0d-3fd7557062c6 | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/2b83f763-3c47-4b79-bb0d-3fd7557062c6 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
MD · —
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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