Legislation
Delegate Joseph C. Boteler, III

- District
- 8
- County
- Baltimore
- Committee Assignment(s)
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Ways and Means Committee
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Ways and Means Committee
- Annapolis Info
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307 Lowe House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3365 | 301-858-3365
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3365
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307 Lowe House Office Building
- Interim Info
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307 Lowe House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 - Phone 410-841-3365 | 301-858-3365
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307 Lowe House Office Building
- Contact
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joseph.boteler@house.state.md.us
- Party
- Republican

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Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) | Title | Sponsorship Type | Current Status | Org Committees & Hearings | Opp Committees & Hearings |
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HB0330 | Higher Education - Undergraduate Degree Requirement - United States History Course | Primary | In the House - Hearing 2/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0331 /CH0638 | Local Government - Regulation of Amateur Radio Station Antenna Structures | Primary | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 638 |
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HB0347 | Baltimore County - County Superintendent - Election and Recall Procedures and Compensation | Primary | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0825 | Task Force to Evaluate Existing School Civic Literacy Programs | Primary | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0826 | Baltimore County - Board of Education - Curriculum Publication | Primary | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0827 | Education - Public Schools - Instruction in Print and Cursive Handwriting | Primary | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0828 | Baltimore County Board of Education - Legal Counsel and Chief Budget Analyst | Primary | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0848 | Education - Public Charter Schools - Virtual Learning Programs | Primary | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0892 (SB0578) | State Prescription Drug Benefits - Retirees | Primary | In the House - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0899 | Higher Education - Scholarship Program - Eagle Scout and Girl Scout Gold Award Recipients | Primary | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0910 | Baltimore County - Public Schools - Air Quality Testing | Primary | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1134 | Correctional Services – Parole Eligibility – Child Abuse | Primary | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1137 | Correctional Services - Parole Eligibility - Sexual Offenses Against Minors | Primary | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0136 (SB0299/CH0078) | Education - Public and Nonpublic Schools - Seizure Action Plans (Brynleigh's Act) | Co-Sponsor | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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HB0268 /CH0327 (SB0274/CH0328) | Property Tax - Exemptions for Business Personal Property - Alterations | Co-Sponsor | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 327 |
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HB0277 /CH0065 (SB0234/CH0066) | Public Schools - Purple Star Schools Program - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 65 |
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HB0560 | Public Safety - Consumer and Display Fireworks | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0562 | Consumer Protection - Right to Repair - Farm Equipment | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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HB0564 | Family Law – Child Custody and Visitation – Disease or Illness | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0579 | Military Veterans Trust Fund – CAM for Veterans Grant Program – Established (David Perez Military Heroes Act (End 22 a Day)) | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0582 (SB0059/CH0448) | Maryland Transportation Authority - Options for the Payment of Tolls and Civil Penalties | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0583 | Public Health - Abortions - Prenatal Diagnosis of Down Syndrome (Down Syndrome Dignity Act) | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0592 /CH0408 (SB0497) | Deer Management Permit - Hunting on State Land Leased by Permit Holder - Authorization | Co-Sponsor | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 408 |
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HB0593 | Department of Natural Resources - Oyster Shell Dredging - Permit Application | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0597 | Income Tax - Subtraction Modifications for Military and Public Safety Retirement Income (Honoring Their Sacrifice Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0601 /CH0410 (SB0455/CH0409) | Chesapeake Bay and Coastal Sport Fishing License and Recreational Fishing - Pilot Program and Task Force | Co-Sponsor | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 410 |
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HB0619 | Election Law - Polling Places at Continuing Care Retirement Communities | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0665 (SB0576) | Public Schools - Air Quality | Co-Sponsor | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB0673 | Land Use - Agritourism - Definition | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0675 (SB0621) | Health Insurance – Changes to Coverage, Benefits, and Drug Formularies – Timing | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Hearing 2/17 at 1:30 p.m. |
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HB0676 | Handgun Permits - Qualifications - High-Risk Occupations | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0677 | Homestead Property Tax Credit - Portability of Value to New Dwelling | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0704 | Homeowners' Property Tax Credit - Eligibility - Net Worth | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0735 | Public Health – Abortion | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0737 | Alternative Education Options - Right to Learn and Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today Programs (Right to Learn Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0738 | Property Tax - Credit for Longtime Residents to Offset Property Tax Rate Increase | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0756 | Correctional Services - Transfers to Federal Authorities - Undocumented Immigrants (Protecting Marylanders From Violent Crime Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0757 | Education – Interscholastic and Intramural Teams and Sports – Designation Based on Biological Sex (Save Women’s Sports Act) | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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HB0758 | Education – Public Schools – Lesson Plans and Instructional Material | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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HB0760 | States of Emergency and Catastrophic Health Emergencies - Renewals - Authorization by General Assembly or Legislative Policy Committee | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:30 p.m. |
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HB0776 (SB0070) | Emergency Medical System Plan - Guidelines for Emergency Medical Services - Law Enforcement Canines | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0779 | Vaccination Requirements – Provision of Services – Statement of Prior Viral Infection | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 2:00 p.m. |
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HB0787 | Retiree Income Tax Relief Act of 2022 | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0799 | State and Local Government - COVID-19 - Vaccination by Choice Act | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 2:00 p.m. |
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HB0816 | Sales and Use Tax - Exemption - Firearm Safety Devices | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0844 | Real Property Tax Rates - Notification to Real Property Taxpayers | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0847 | General Assembly - Term Limits | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 8:00 a.m. |
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HB0852 | Corporations and Associations - Annual Reports - Filing Fees | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0871 (SB0338) | Handgun Permit – Preliminary Approval | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0921 (SB0366) | Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays 2010 Trust Fund - Use of Funds (Chesapeake Bay Lockbox Protection Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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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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Baltimore County Game and Fish Protective Association | Introduced | Baltimore | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | ||||
Hamiltowne Park | Introduced | Baltimore | $150,000 | $150,000 | $150,000 | ||||
Holt Park Improvement and Renovations | Introduced | Baltimore | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | ||||
Nepali American Cultural Center of Baltimore | Introduced in House |
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Baltimore | $300,000 | $300,000 | $300,000 | |||
Parkville High School Bleachers and Press Box | Introduced | Baltimore | $750,000 | $250,000 | $200,000 | $300,000 | $750,000 | ||
Perry Hall High School | Introduced | Baltimore | $1,000,000 | $0 |

- Tenure
- Elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 2018. Member of the House of Delegates since January 9, 2019. First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 2002. Member of the House of Delegates, 2003-2015.
- Current Assignments
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- 2019 Ways and Means Committee
- 2021 Early Childhood Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee
- 2019 Local Revenues Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee
- Biographical Information
- Born, Baltimore, Maryland, June 30, 1949; Parkville Senior High School, 1968; Essex Community College; University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Maryland National Guard, 136th Evacuation Hospital, 1970-76; Owner, Print Solutions, 1999-; Married; four children.
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