Legislation
Senator Ron Watson

- District
- 23
- County
- Prince George's
- Committee Assignment(s)
-
-
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
-
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
-
121 James Senate Office Building
- Interim Info
-
-
121 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3631
Fax 410-841-3174
-
121 James Senate Office Building
- Contact
-
ron.watson@senate.state.md.us
- Party
- Democrat

Legislation | Sponsorship Type Sort | Chamber Sort |
---|---|---|
|
1 | 2 |
1 | 2 | |
|
1 | 2 |
|
1 | 2 |
|
1 | 2 |
|
1 | 2 |
|
1 | 2 |
|
1 | 2 |
|
1 | 2 |
|
1 | 2 |
|
1 | 2 |
|
1 | 2 |
|
1 | 2 |
1 | 2 | |
|
1 | 2 |
1 | 2 | |
1 | 2 | |
1 | 2 | |
1 | 2 | |
|
1 | 2 |
|
1 | 2 |
|
1 | 2 |
1 | 2 | |
2 | 2 | |
2 | 2 | |
2 | 2 | |
2 | 2 | |
2 | 2 | |
2 | 2 | |
2 | 2 | |
2 | 2 | |
2 | 2 | |
2 | 2 | |
2 | 2 | |
2 | 2 | |
2 | 2 | |
2 | 2 | |
2 | 2 | |
|
2 | 2 |
|
2 | 2 |
2 | 2 | |
|
2 | 2 |
2 | 2 | |
2 | 2 | |
2 | 2 | |
2 | 2 | |
|
2 | 2 |
2 | 2 | |
2 | 2 | |
2 | 2 | |
2 | 2 | |
2 | 2 | |
2 | 2 |
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) |
Title | Sponsorship Type | Sponsorship Type Sort | Chamber Sort | Current Status | Org Committees & Hearings | Opp Committees & Hearings |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SB0008 | State and Local Retirement and Pension Systems - Service Credit - Returned Peace Corps Volunteers | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/25 at 9:30 a.m. |
|
|
SB0009 /CH0995 (HB0307/CH0994) | Prince George's County - Alcoholic Beverages Licenses - Nonprofit Organizations | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 995 |
|
|
SB0040 | State Department of Education - Driver Education and Career and Technical Education - Funding (Driver Education and Career Education Act of 2024) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/17 at 1:00 p.m. |
|
|
SB0073 | Department of Juvenile Services - Firearm Offenses - Reporting | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
|
|
SB0094 | Juvenile Law - Intake and Probation | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
|
|
SB0100 | Criminal Law - Organized Retail Theft | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
|
|
SB0120 | Juvenile Law - Custodial Interrogation - Parental Consultation | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
|
|
SB0127 | Maryland Center for School Safety - Firearm Detection Platforms - Evaluation (Maryland Firearm Detection Platform Act) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/24 at 2:00 p.m. (Education, Energy, and the Environment) |
|
|
SB0139 | Driver's Licenses - Suspension for Child Support Arrearages - Exception | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Second Reading Passed |
|
|
SB0179 | Crimes and Corrections - Penalties and Procedures (Violent Firearms Offender Act of 2024) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/25 at 2:00 p.m. |
|
|
SB0186 | Prince George's County - Alcoholic Beverages - Cigar Lounge License | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/23 at 10:00 a.m. |
|
|
SB0195 | Juveniles - Arrest by Law Enforcement - Report to Local Department of Social Services | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
|
|
SB0201 | Public Health - Childbirth - Paternity Test | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
|
|
SB0351 (HB0439) | Criminal Law - First-Degree Assault - Assault With a Firearm | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
|
|
SB0352 | Maryland Building Performance Standards – Apartment Building Height Allowances – Study and Alterations | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
|
|
SB0418 /CH0157 (HB0891) | Seed Community Development Anchor Institution Fund - Alterations | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 157 |
|
|
SB0461 /CH0334 (HB0520/CH0333) | State Real Estate Commission - Complaints - Advertising Violations | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 334 |
|
|
SB0462 /CH0332 (HB0709/CH0331) | Licensed Real Estate Brokers - Branch Offices - Designation of Managers | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 332 |
|
|
SB0564 /CH0330 (HB0859) | Real Estate Brokers - Licensing - License Renewals and Continuing Education | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 330 |
|
|
SB0565 | Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Internet Gaming Referendum | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
|
|
SB0566 | Education - Transporting Students and Jobs That Require Driving - Authorization and Requirements (Drivers Education for Good Jobs Act of 2024) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
|
|
SB0603 | Internet Gaming - Authorization and Implementation | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
|
|
SB1091 /CH0750 (HB1076/CH0749) | Education – Blind and Visually Impaired Students – Textbook Equity | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 750 |
|
|
SB0068 (HB1335) | Reckless and Negligent Driving - Death of Another - Must-Appear Violation (Sherry's and Christian's Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/31 at 1:00 p.m. |
|
|
SB0087 (HB0683) | Homicide or Life-Threatening Injury by Motor Vehicle or Vessel - Parole Eligibility and Penalties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
|
|
SB0148 /CH0516 (HB0449/CH0517) | Comprehensive Flood Management Grant Program - Funding for Underserved and Overburdened Communities | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 516 |
|
|
SB0165 /CH0734 (HB0204/CH0733) | Education – Coaches – Mental Health Training | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 734 |
|
|
SB0169 (HB0660) | Green and Renewable Energy for Nonprofit Organizations Loan Program and Fund | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Economic Matters and Appropriations |
|
|
SB0326 (HB1248) | Juvenile Law - Questioning of a Juvenile - Crime of Violence or Crime Involving a Firearm | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
|
|
SB0337 /CH0478 (HB0323/CH0477) | Environment - Commission on Climate Change Membership - Additions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 478 |
|
|
SB0378 (HB0659) | Criminal Law - Theft of a Handgun | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
|
|
SB0379 /CH0935 | Task Force to Study Crime Classification - Renaming, Membership, and Duties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 935 |
|
|
SB0380 (HB0618) | Police Recruitment and Retention Workgroup | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
|
|
SB0425 /CH0062 (HB0386/CH0061) | Maryland Meals for Achievement In-Classroom Breakfast Program - Alterations (Maryland Meals for Achievement Flexibility Act of 2024) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 62 |
|
|
SB0438 (HB0553) | Family Law - Fundamental Parental Rights | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
|
|
SB0540 /CH0166 (HB0472/CH0167) | Education - School Mapping Data Program - Established | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 166 |
|
|
SB0586 (HB0503) | Public Safety - Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing for Fuel Gas Piping Systems - Requirements and Prohibitions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
|
|
SB0592 /CH0173 (HB0336/CH0172) | Maryland Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program - Materials for Individualized Education Program, Individualized Family Service Plan, and 504 Plan Meetings | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 173 |
|
|
SB0636 | Juvenile Law – Commission to Study the Ability of the Department of Juvenile Services to Provide Effective Social Services to Juvenile Offenders | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
|
|
SB0692 | Cybersecurity - Workgroup to Study Data Security - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/29 at 1:00 p.m. |
|
|
SB0707 /CH0026 (HB1026/CH0027) | Armed Forces – Support of Military Families and Addition of Space Force | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 26 |
|
|
SB0792 | Juvenile Law - Juvenile Justice Reform - Juvenile Court Jurisdiction | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
|
|
SB0797 /CH0170 (HB0903/CH0171) | Education - Access to Attorneys, Advocates, and Consultants for Special Education Program and Fund - Established | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 170 |
|
|
SB0818 /CH0496 (HB1271) | Information Technology - Artificial Intelligence - Policies and Procedures (Artificial Intelligence Governance Act of 2024) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 496 |
|
|
SB0823 (HB0493) | State Personnel - Collective Bargaining - Faculty, Part-Time Faculty, Post Doctoral Associates, and Graduate Assistants | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
|
|
SB0842 (HB1469) | Criminal Law - Second Degree Assault - Sports Official | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
|
|
SB0861 | Public Utilities - High-Energy-Use Facilities - Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
|
|
SB0883 (HB1140) | Education - Virtual Tutoring Services - Background Checks and Fingerprinting | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Conference Committee Appointed |
|
|
SB0958 (HB1438) | Responding to Emergency Needs From Extreme Weather (RENEW) Act of 2024 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Energy, and the Environment) |
|
|
SB0967 /CH0174 (HB0901/CH0175) | Higher Education - Part-Time Senatorial and Delegate Scholarships - Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 174 |
|
|
SB0982 /CH0497 (HB1188) | Information Technology - Modernization of Information Technology Projects | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 497 |
|
|
SB1022 (HB1244/CH0963) | Maryland Higher Education Commission - Academic Program Approval and Institutional Mission Statements - Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
|
|
SB1178 /CH0176 | Higher Education - Douglas J. J. Peters Veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship - Repeal of Service Terminal Date | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 176 |
|
|
Legislative Bond Initiatives |
---|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Project Name | Status | House Sponsors | Senate Sponsors | County | Amount Requested | Senate Initiative | House Initiative | Other Funding | Total Funding |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Arc PGC Group Home Upgrades | Introduced | Prince George's | $250,000 | $0 | |||||
Bowie Volunteer Fire Department | Introduced | Prince George's | $25,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||||
Deep Root Education Center | Introduced | Prince George's | $100,000 | $0 | |||||
Foundation for Acquired Construction Technology for Students, Inc - FACTS | Introduced | Prince George's | $200,000 | $200,000 | $200,000 | ||||
Huntington City Community Development Corporation | Introduced in Senate |
|
Prince George's | $200,000 | $0 | ||||
Mandala School - Randonstone Lane | Introduced in Senate |
|
Prince George's | $800,000 | $0 | ||||
Marlton Pool | Introduced | Prince George's | $79,000 | $79,000 | $79,000 | ||||
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church | Introduced | Prince George's | $31,500 | $20,000 | $20,000 | ||||
Rosaryville Trail Upgrade | Introduced | Prince George's | $180,000 | $0 | |||||
White Marsh-Sacred Heart Cemetery Restoration Project | Introduced | Prince George's | $160,000 | $125,000 | $125,000 | ||||
Wilson and School Lane | Introduced in Senate |
|
Prince George's | $1,500,000 | $0 |

- 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
- 2023 Program Approval Process Workgroup
- 2019 Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland (Treasurer 2021-2022)
- 2022 Veterans Caucus Executive Board
- Past Senate Service
- Judicial Proceedings Committee, 2021-2023.
- 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 -.
Last Updated: 11/6/2024 10:05 AM
Validation
Please fix the following:
MyMGA
Accessibility Tools