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Senator Ron Watson

Watson, Ron
District
23
County
Prince George's
Committee Assignment(s)
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
Annapolis Info
121 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: 410-841-3631
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3631
Fax 410-841-3174
Interim Info
121 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone 410-841-3631
Fax 410-841-3174
Contact
ron.watson@senate.maryland.gov
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Party
Democrat
District 23
Legislation Sponsorship Type Sort Chamber Sort
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0082 (HB0765)
Title
Criminal Law - Counterfeiting and Possession of Counterfeit Lease of Real Property - Penalty
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0154
Title
Commercial Law - Uniform Commercial Code - Controllable Electronic Records
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0168 (HB0810)
Title
Study to Evaluate Blockchain-Based Real Property Title Recordation and Verification
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0275 (HB0869)
Title
Vehicle Laws - Electric Vehicle Dealer Licenses - City of Bowie
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0375
Title
County Boards of Education - Artificial Intelligence Training Program - Requirement
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0376 (HB0470)
Title
Digital Asset and Blockchain Technology Task Force - Establishment
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0381 (HB0614)
Title
Education - School Building Energy Usage - Monthly Report
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0382 (HB0902)
Title
Retire in Maryland Tax Relief Act
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0383 (HB0028)
Title
Higher Education - Private Career Schools - Advertising
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0384 (HB0545)
Title
Real Estate Brokers - Residential Real Estate Transactions - Transaction Brokers
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0617 (HB0075)
Title
Video Lottery Operations - Prohibitions on Campaign Contributions - Parity Act
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0618 (HB0636)
Title
Public Ethics - Members of the General Assembly - State and Local Government Employment Exemption
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0619
Title
Environment - Solid Waste Containers - Cleaning and Sanitization Requirements
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0620 (HB1061)
Title
Criminal Law - Wearing, Carrying, or Transporting a Handgun - Prior Convictions
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0621 (HB0848)
Title
Public Safety - State Fire Prevention Code - Trash and Recyclable Materials
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0622
Title
Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Fund - Required Uses - Building Electrification and Transportation Electrification
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0623 (HB0766)
Title
Retail Tobacco Businesses and Establishment of a Premium Cigar Lounge Alcoholic Beverages License (Maryland Premium Cigar Lounge Act of 2026)
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0758 (HB0855)
Title
Common Ownership Communities - Candidate or Proposition Signs - Display Period
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0759 (HB0859)
Title
Financial Institutions - Digital Assets and Digital Asset Staking - Regulation (Maryland Financial Innovation Act of 2026)
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0760 (HB0951)
Title
Real Property - Recordation and Land Records - Revisions
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0761 (HB1255)
Title
Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Internet Gaming Referendum
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0884
Title
Internet Poker Authorization and Regulation Act of 2026
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0885
Title
Internet Gaming and Online Bingo - Authorization and Implementation
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0050
Title
Education - Interscholastic and Intramural Junior Varsity and Varsity Teams and Sports - Designation (Fairness in Girls' Sports Act)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0204 (HB0057)
Title
Public Schools - Maryland Civic Excellence Program - Established
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0242 (HB0420)
Title
Modernizing Civil Relief for Service Members Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0243 (HB0721)
Title
Uniformed Services Spouses Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0270 (HB0674)
Title
Public Service Commission - Full Costs and Benefits Analysis of Sources of Electricity Generation
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0301 (HB1594)
Title
Veterans' Discounts Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0486 (HB1075)
Title
Higher Education - Maryland Graduate and Professional Scholarship Program - Eligible Institutions
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0709 (HB0623)
Title
Education - Purple Star Schools Program and Purple Star Colleges Program
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0711 (HB0834)
Title
Family Law - Child Neglect Definition - Alteration
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0749
Title
Residential Retail Customer and Retail Electricity Suppliers - Definition and Alterations
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0850
Title
Electric and Gas Companies - Energy Efficiency, Conservation, and Demand Response Programs - Alterations (Utility Affordability and Ratepayer Protection Act of 2026)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0927
Title
Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - Related Event Promoter's Permit
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0935 (HB0903)
Title
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Donations to Food Banks and Other Charitable Entities
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0962
Title
January 6th Insurrectionists - Prohibition on Service in Certain Government Roles
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter
(Cross/Chapter)		 Title Sponsorship Type Sponsorship Type Sort Chamber Sort Current Status Org Committees & Hearings Opp Committees & Hearings
SB0082 (HB0765) Criminal Law - Counterfeiting and Possession of Counterfeit Lease of Real Property - Penalty Primary 1 2 In the House - First Reading Judiciary
Judicial Proceedings
1/27/2026 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
SB0154 Commercial Law - Uniform Commercial Code - Controllable Electronic Records Primary 1 2 In the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Finance
2/05/2026 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0168 (HB0810) Study to Evaluate Blockchain-Based Real Property Title Recordation and Verification Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Budget and Taxation
1/21/2026 - 10:00 AM
SB0275 (HB0869) Vehicle Laws - Electric Vehicle Dealer Licenses - City of Bowie Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/04 at 11:00 a.m.
Judicial Proceedings
2/04/2026 - 11:00 AM
SB0375 County Boards of Education - Artificial Intelligence Training Program - Requirement Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.
Education, Energy, and the Environment
2/27/2026 - 1:00 PM
SB0376 (HB0470) Digital Asset and Blockchain Technology Task Force - Establishment Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
Finance
2/12/2026 - 1:00 PM
SB0381 (HB0614) Education - School Building Energy Usage - Monthly Report Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.
Education, Energy, and the Environment
2/27/2026 - 1:00 PM
SB0382 (HB0902) Retire in Maryland Tax Relief Act Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
2/11/2026 - 2:00 PM
SB0383 (HB0028) Higher Education - Private Career Schools - Advertising Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Education, Energy, and the Environment
3/11/2026 - 1:00 PM
SB0384 (HB0545) Real Estate Brokers - Residential Real Estate Transactions - Transaction Brokers Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing canceled
Education, Energy, and the Environment
SB0617 (HB0075) Video Lottery Operations - Prohibitions on Campaign Contributions - Parity Act Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
2/25/2026 - 1:00 PM
SB0618 (HB0636) Public Ethics - Members of the General Assembly - State and Local Government Employment Exemption Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Education, Energy, and the Environment
2/25/2026 - 1:00 PM
SB0619 Environment - Solid Waste Containers - Cleaning and Sanitization Requirements Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Education, Energy, and the Environment
SB0620 (HB1061) Criminal Law - Wearing, Carrying, or Transporting a Handgun - Prior Convictions Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
2/17/2026 - 1:00 PM
SB0621 (HB0848) Public Safety - State Fire Prevention Code - Trash and Recyclable Materials Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Education, Energy, and the Environment
2/17/2026 - 1:00 PM
SB0622 Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Fund - Required Uses - Building Electrification and Transportation Electrification Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Education, Energy, and the Environment
2/26/2026 - 1:00 PM
SB0623 (HB0766) Retail Tobacco Businesses and Establishment of a Premium Cigar Lounge Alcoholic Beverages License (Maryland Premium Cigar Lounge Act of 2026) Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Finance
2/25/2026 - 1:00 PM
SB0758 (HB0855) Common Ownership Communities - Candidate or Proposition Signs - Display Period Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
3/05/2026 - 1:00 PM
SB0759 (HB0859) Financial Institutions - Digital Assets and Digital Asset Staking - Regulation (Maryland Financial Innovation Act of 2026) Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
Finance
3/12/2026 - 1:00 PM
SB0760 (HB0951) Real Property - Recordation and Land Records - Revisions Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
3/05/2026 - 1:00 PM
SB0761 (HB1255) Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Internet Gaming Referendum Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/11/2026 - 1:00 PM
SB0884 Internet Poker Authorization and Regulation Act of 2026 Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/11/2026 - 1:00 PM
SB0885 Internet Gaming and Online Bingo - Authorization and Implementation Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/11/2026 - 1:00 PM
SB0050 Education - Interscholastic and Intramural Junior Varsity and Varsity Teams and Sports - Designation (Fairness in Girls' Sports Act) Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Education, Energy, and the Environment
2/18/2026 - 1:00 PM
SB0204 (HB0057) Public Schools - Maryland Civic Excellence Program - Established Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Education, Energy, and the Environment
2/04/2026 - 2:00 PM
Ways and Means
SB0242 (HB0420) Modernizing Civil Relief for Service Members Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/12 at 2:00 p.m. (Education, Energy, and the Environment)
Education, Energy, and the Environment
2/12/2026 - 2:00 PM
Finance
SB0243 (HB0721) Uniformed Services Spouses Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - First Reading Appropriations
Education, Energy, and the Environment
2/12/2026 - 2:00 PM
Appropriations
SB0270 (HB0674) Public Service Commission - Full Costs and Benefits Analysis of Sources of Electricity Generation Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
Education, Energy, and the Environment
2/19/2026 - 1:00 PM
SB0301 (HB1594) Veterans' Discounts Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/12 at 2:00 p.m. (Education, Energy, and the Environment)
Education, Energy, and the Environment
2/12/2026 - 2:00 PM
Finance
SB0486 (HB1075) Higher Education - Maryland Graduate and Professional Scholarship Program - Eligible Institutions Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Education, Energy, and the Environment
3/11/2026 - 1:00 PM
SB0709 (HB0623) Education - Purple Star Schools Program and Purple Star Colleges Program Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Education, Energy, and the Environment
3/04/2026 - 1:00 PM
SB0711 (HB0834) Family Law - Child Neglect Definition - Alteration Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
2/26/2026 - 1:00 PM
SB0749 Residential Retail Customer and Retail Electricity Suppliers - Definition and Alterations Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Education, Energy, and the Environment
2/26/2026 - 1:00 PM
SB0850 Electric and Gas Companies - Energy Efficiency, Conservation, and Demand Response Programs - Alterations (Utility Affordability and Ratepayer Protection Act of 2026) Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Education, Energy, and the Environment
3/05/2026 - 1:00 PM
SB0927 Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - Related Event Promoter's Permit Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Second Reading Passed
Finance
2/20/2026 - 1:00 PM
SB0935 (HB0903) Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Donations to Food Banks and Other Charitable Entities Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/04/2026 - 1:00 PM
SB0962 January 6th Insurrectionists - Prohibition on Service in Certain Government Roles Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Rules
Denotes enacted legislation
Legislative Bond Initiatives
Project Name
Champ House
Status
Introduced
House Sponsors
Taylor
Boafo
Holmes
Senate Sponsors
Watson
County
Prince George's
Amount Requested
$175,000
Senate Initiative
House Initiative
Other Funding
Total Funding
$0
Project Name
Diamond Foundation of Prince George's County
Status
Introduced in Senate
House Sponsors
Senate Sponsors
Watson
County
Prince George's
Amount Requested
$100,000
Senate Initiative
House Initiative
Other Funding
Total Funding
$0
Project Name
Frederick Douglass High School - Main Gymnasium Renovation
Status
Introduced in Senate
House Sponsors
Senate Sponsors
Watson
County
Prince George's
Amount Requested
$517,230
Senate Initiative
House Initiative
Other Funding
Total Funding
$0
Project Name
Ivy Village Incubator for Nonprofit Excellence - Ivy VINE
Status
Introduced in Senate
House Sponsors
Senate Sponsors
Watson
County
Prince George's
Amount Requested
$500,000
Senate Initiative
House Initiative
Other Funding
Total Funding
$0
Project Name
Mandala School Project 2026
Status
Introduced in Senate
House Sponsors
Senate Sponsors
Watson
County
Prince George's
Amount Requested
$385,000
Senate Initiative
House Initiative
Other Funding
Total Funding
$0
Project Name
Men of Beechtree
Status
Introduced in Senate
House Sponsors
Senate Sponsors
Watson
County
Prince George's
Amount Requested
$10,000
Senate Initiative
House Initiative
Other Funding
Total Funding
$0
Project Name
Public Safety Resilience & Community Emergency Support Initiative
Status
Introduced
House Sponsors
Taylor
Holmes
Boafo
Senate Sponsors
Watson
County
Prince George's
Amount Requested
$150,000
Senate Initiative
House Initiative
Other Funding
Total Funding
$0
Project Name
Sasscer Field Improvements
Status
Introduced in Senate
House Sponsors
Senate Sponsors
Watson
County
Prince George's
Amount Requested
$250,000
Senate Initiative
House Initiative
Other Funding
Total Funding
$0
Project Name
StoreHouse Center of Excellence
Status
Introduced
House Sponsors
Taylor
Holmes
Boafo
Senate Sponsors
Watson
County
Prince George's
Amount Requested
$350,000
Senate Initiative
House Initiative
Other Funding
Total Funding
$0
Project Name Status House Sponsors Senate Sponsors County Amount Requested Senate Initiative House Initiative Other Funding Total Funding
Champ House Introduced
Taylor
Boafo
Holmes
Watson
Prince George's $175,000 $0
Diamond Foundation of Prince George's County Introduced in Senate
Watson
Prince George's $100,000 $0
Frederick Douglass High School - Main Gymnasium Renovation Introduced in Senate
Watson
Prince George's $517,230 $0
Ivy Village Incubator for Nonprofit Excellence - Ivy VINE Introduced in Senate
Watson
Prince George's $500,000 $0
Mandala School Project 2026 Introduced in Senate
Watson
Prince George's $385,000 $0
Men of Beechtree Introduced in Senate
Watson
Prince George's $10,000 $0
Public Safety Resilience & Community Emergency Support Initiative Introduced
Taylor
Holmes
Boafo
Watson
Prince George's $150,000 $0
Sasscer Field Improvements Introduced in Senate
Watson
Prince George's $250,000 $0
StoreHouse Center of Excellence Introduced
Taylor
Holmes
Boafo
Watson
Prince George's $350,000 $0
Watson, Ron
Tenure
Member of the Senate since August 31, 2021. Member of the House of Delegates representing District 23B from January 9, 2019 to August 31, 2021.
Current Assignments
2023 Committee on Education, Energy, and the Environment
2023 Education Subcommittee of the Committee on Education, Energy and the Environment
2023 Energy Subcommittee of the Committee on Education, Energy and the Environment
2023 Joint Committee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Biotechnology
2020 Spending Affordability Committee
2019 Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland (Treasurer 2021-2022)
2022 Veterans Caucus Executive Board
Past Senate Service
Judicial Proceedings Committee, 2021-2023; Program Approval Process Workgroup, 2023-2024.
Past House Service
Judiciary Committee, 2019-2021; Civil Law and Procedure Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee, 2021; Family and Juvenile Law Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee, 2021; Joint Committee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Biotechnology, 2019; Family Law Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee, 2019-2021; Juvenile Law Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee, 2019-2021.
Public Service
Workgroup to Study Issuance of Alcoholic Beverage Licenses to Tobacconists, 2024-; Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Workgroup, 2024-; Task Force to Study Maryland Orphans Court, 2021; Greater Bowie Chamber of Commerce, 2017-; Bowie State University Foundation, 2017-.
Memberships
Disney-Bell Post no. 66, Bowie American Legion; Prince George's County Chapter, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP); Prince Hall Masons; Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity; First Baptist Church of Glenarden.
Awards
Leadership Maryland, 2008.
Biographical Information
Born in Washington, D.C., April 30, 1966; Central Senior High School, 1984; Morgan State University, B.S., Electrical Engineering, 1991; Binghamton University, M.S., Advanced Technology, 1983; PhD., Systems Science, 1999; George Washington University, M.B.A., 2002; Major, United States Army Reserves, 1989-2006; Command General Staff College, U.S. Army, 2004; Lockheed Martin Mission Systems, Program Manager, Business Development, 1996-1999; IBM Global Services, Project Manager/Portfolio Manager, 1999-2002; Certified Executive Program Manager, 2002-2003; MCR, Director, Process Management Programs, 2003-2004; Watson Management Corporation, President/Senior Program Manager, 2004 -; Married; three children, one grandchild.
Last Updated: 3/3/2026 4:49 PM
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