Legislation
Senator Ron Watson

- District
- 23
- County
- Prince George's
- Committee Assignment(s)
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Judicial Proceedings Committee
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Judicial Proceedings Committee
- Annapolis Info
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121 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3631 | 301-858-3631
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3631
Fax 410-841-3174 | 301-858-3174
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121 James Senate Office Building
- Interim Info
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121 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3631 | 301-858-3631
Fax 410-841-3174 | 301-858-3174
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121 James Senate Office Building
- Contact
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ron.watson@senate.state.md.us
- Party
- Democrat

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Title | Sponsorship Type | Sponsorship Type Sort | Chamber Sort | Current Status | Org Committees & Hearings | Opp Committees & Hearings |
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SB0313 (HB0244/CH0541) | Civil Actions - Damages - Use of Race, Ethnicity, and Gender Data | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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SB0555 (HB0292) | Occupational Licensing Boards and Commission on Judicial Disabilities - Reporting Disciplinary Activities | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0730 (HB0802) | Estates and Trusts - Claims Against an Estate - Statute of Limitations | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0731 /CH0561 (HB0870/CH0560) | Vehicle Towing or Removal - Secured Parties - Electronic Notification | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 561 |
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SB0732 (HB0111) | Action to Collect a Private Education Loan - Required Documents | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0859 /CH0280 (HB1176) | Public Health - Sickle Cell Disease | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 280 |
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SB0883 (HB1170) | Public Health – Sickle Cell Disease – Testing at a Community–Based Health Fair | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0884 (HB1293) | Driver's Licenses - Suspension for Child Support Arrearages - Exception | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0922 (HB1079) | Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program – Standards, Requirements, and Application | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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SB0931 (HB0880) | Environment - Impact of Actions on Climate, Labor, and Environmental Justice | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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SB0932 /CH0281 (HB1439) | Maryland Intrastate Emergency Management Assistance Compact - City of Bowie | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 281 |
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SB0956 (HB1409) | Criminal Law - Threats to Public Officials | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 4/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0959 (HB0471) | Criminal Law – Indecent Exposure With Lascivious or Prurient Intent | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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SB0005 /CH0067 (HB0479/CH0068) | General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 67 |
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SB0053 /CH0050 (HB0269) | Juvenile Law - Child Interrogation Protection Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Gubernatorial Veto Override (Legislative date: 4/8/2022) - Chapter 50 |
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SB0071 (HB0290) | Hate Crimes - Civil Remedy | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Special Order until later today (Senator Carter) Adopted |
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SB0146 /CH0417 | Vehicle Laws - Plug-In Electric Drive Vehicles - Reserved Parking Spaces | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 417 |
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SB0318 (HB0652) | More Opportunities for Career-Focused Students Act of 2022 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Ways and Means |
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SB0335 (HB0259) | Commercial Law – Consumer Protection – Biometric Identifiers Privacy | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0357 /CH0190 (HB0589) | Adult Protective Services - Workgroup to Study Best Practices for a Vulnerable Adult Registry in Maryland | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 190 |
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SB0360 | Corporate Tax Fairness Act of 2022 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0379 | Caroline County, Charles County, and Prince George's County Boards of Education - Removal of Member | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0462 (HB0047) | Public Schools - Expanded American History - Development of Content Standards and Implementation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0485 (HB0879) | Orphans' Court Judges - Election and Restriction on Practicing Law | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0528 /CH0038 | Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(b) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 38 |
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SB0542 (HB0451) | State Finance and Procurement - Grants - Prompt Payment Requirement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/29 at 1:30 p.m. |
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SB0578 (HB0892) | State Prescription Drug Benefits – Retirees | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0587 | Division of Parole and Probation - Duties - Offenders Under Supervision (Parole and Probation Performance Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0621 (HB0675) | Health Insurance - Changes to Coverage, Benefits, and Drug Formularies - Timing | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0630 /CH0482 (HB0706) | Maryland Department of Emergency Management - Office of Resilience | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 482 |
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SB0664 (HB1144) | Income Tax – Film Production Activity Tax Credit – Filming Locations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0754 /CH0241 (HB1202) | Local Government Cybersecurity - Coordination and Operations (Local Cybersecurity Support Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 241 |
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SB0768 (HB0833) | Criminal Law - Victims of Child Sex Trafficking and Human Trafficking - Safe Harbor and Service Response | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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SB0776 (HB0454) | Correctional Services – Pregnancy and Postpartum Support (Prevention of Forced Infant Separation Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0783 (HB0596) | Constitutional Amendment - Environmental Rights | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. (Judicial Proceedings) |
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SB0812 /CH0242 (HB1346) | State Government - Cybersecurity - Coordination and Governance | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 242 |
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SB0861 /CH0142 | Crimes - Firearms and Inmates - Enforcement, Procedures, and Reporting | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 142 |
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SJ0011 /JR0007 (HJ0008/JR0006) | Solidarity With the Government and People of Ukraine | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Signed by the President and the Speaker - Joint Resolution 7 | ||
SB1005 /CH0343 (HB1482) | State Retirement and Pension System - Divestment From Russia | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 343 |
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SB1010 /CH0002 (HB1486/CH0001) | Motor Fuel Taxes - Tax-Free Period | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 2 |
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Project Name | Status | House Sponsors | Senate Sponsors | County | Amount Requested | Senate Initiative | House Initiative | Other Funding | Total Funding |
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Alpha & Beta Houses stabilization | Introduced | Prince George's | $75,000 | $75,000 | $75,000 | ||||
Dinosaur Park | Introduced in Senate |
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Prince George's | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | |||
Maryland Family Life Center | Introduced in Senate |
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Prince George's | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | |||
SPX Green Initiative | Introduced in Senate |
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Prince George's | $200,000 | $200,000 | $200,000 | |||
The Ivy Village Incubator for Nonprofit Excellence | Introduced | Prince George's | $500,000 | $100,000 | $400,000 | $500,000 | |||
Upper Marlboro Community Playground | Introduced in Senate |
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Prince George's | $275,000 | $275,000 | $275,000 |

- 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
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- 2021 Judicial Proceedings Committee
- 2020 Treasurer, Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland( Member, 2019)
- 2022 Veterans Caucus Executive Board
- Public Service
- 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 -.
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