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Delegate Charles J. Otto

Otto, Charles J.
District
38A
County
Somerset and Worcester
Committee Assignment(s)
Annapolis Info
321 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone 410-841-3433 | 301-858-3433
Toll-free in MD
Fax 410-841-3463
Interim Info
P.O. Box 38
Princess Anne, MD 21853
Phone 410-621-0200
Fax 410-621-0300
Contact
charles.otto@house.state.md.us
Party
Republican
District 38A
Legislation Sponsorship Type Sort Chamber Sort
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0147 /CH0253 (SB0244)
Title
Somerset County Code of Public Local Laws - 2016 Edition - Legalization
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0148 /CH0166 (SB0134/CH0165)
Title
Somerset County - Sheriff - Salary
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0149 /CH0168 (SB0135/CH0167)
Title
Somerset County - Commissioners - Salary and Expense Reimbursements
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0152 (SB0136)
Title
Somerset County - State's Attorney - Salary
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0253 /CH0257 (SB0309)
Title
Motor Vehicle Registration - Exception for Golf Carts - City of Crisfield
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0298 (SB0133)
Title
Somerset County - Tax Exemption for Manufacturing Property - Duration
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0299 (SB0130/CH0050)
Title
Worcester County - Alcoholic Beverages - Refillable Container Permit for Draft Beer
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0697 /CH0112
Title
Worcester County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class A Beer, Wine, and Liquor License
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0698 (SB0573)
Title
Motor Vehicles - Gross Weight and Axle Load - Poultry
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1409 (SB0263)
Title
Payment in Lieu of Taxes - State Forest and State Park Land
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1572 (SB1033/CH0237)
Title
Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loans of 2015 and 2016
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1573 (SB1034)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Worcester County - Delmarva Discovery Center and Museum
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0019
Title
Public Safety - Building Performance Standards - Local Amendments to Fire Sprinkler Systems Provisions
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0116
Title
Motor Fuel Tax Rates - Consumer Price Index Adjustment - Repeal
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0121 /CH0612 (SB0287)
Title
Criminal Law - False Statement Concerning Destructive Device or Toxic Material - Venue
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0126 (SB0131)
Title
Worcester County - Recycling at Special Events - Exemptions
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0252
Title
Protection of Persons and Property - Criminal Immunity
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0270 (SB0594)
Title
General Provisions - Commemorative Months - Maryland Sportsmanship Month
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0294 (SB0232)
Title
Motor Vehicles - Lamps and Lights - Use When Windshield Wipers Operating
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0312 /CH0618 (SB0208)
Title
Public Safety - Renewal of Handgun Permits - Fingerprinting
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0313 (SB0014)
Title
Sales and Use Tax - Aircraft Parts and Equipment - Exemption
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0317
Title
Public Safety - Assault Weapons - Replacements
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0319 /CH0260
Title
Oysters and Clams - Dredging by Auxiliary Yawl - Authorized Boats
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0349 /CH0717 (SB1162)
Title
Baltimore County - Education - Career Exploration and Development Activities - Coffee (Java Act)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0367
Title
Public Safety - Regulated Firearms - Disqualifying Crime
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0369 (SB0403)
Title
Handgun Permits - Universal Recognition
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0389 /CH0103
Title
Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area Protection Program - Intrafamily Transfers
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0390 (SB0425/CH0387)
Title
Maryland Income Tax Refunds - Warrant Intercept Program - Statewide
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0391 (SB0020)
Title
State Government - Display of the POW/MIA Flag on State Building Grounds
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0398
Title
Public Safety - Honorably Discharged Veterans - Handgun License
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0436 (SB0468)
Title
Vehicle Laws - Speed Monitoring, Work Zone Speed Control, and Traffic Control Signal Monitoring Systems - Repeal
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0472 /CH0486
Title
Estates and Trusts - Registers of Wills - Retention of Estate Files
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0485
Title
Estates and Trusts - Register of Wills - Admission of Copy of Executed Will
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0486
Title
Motor Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight - Agricultural Products
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0526 (SB0747)
Title
Community Colleges - Small Community Colleges - Funding
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0561
Title
Small Business Personal Property Tax Relief Act of 2016
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0604 (SB0291)
Title
Public Health - Mobile Food Service Facilities - Licensing and Inspection by Counties
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0609 (SB0650)
Title
Prevailing Wage - Basis for Rate Determination - Survey Data
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0620
Title
Elementary and Secondary Education - Required Number of School Days - Repeal
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0644 (SB0691)
Title
Public Health - Provision of Life-Preserving Health Care Services (Vulnerable Protection Act)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0723 (SB0585)
Title
Transportation - Highway User Revenues - Distribution to Municipalities
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0758
Title
Natural Resources - County Oyster Committees
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0849 /CH0175 (SB0182/CH0174)
Title
Public Safety - Rental Dwelling Units - Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0915 (SB0837)
Title
Tidal Fish License - Catching Crabs Using Trotline Gear - Holidays
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0916
Title
Study on Harvesting Hard-Shell Clams in the Atlantic Coastal Bays and Aquaculture Areas in the Chincoteague Bay
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0918 (SB0957)
Title
Oyster Poaching - Administrative Penalties - Gear Violations
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0953 (SB0956)
Title
Natural Resources - Oyster Poaching - Administrative Penalties
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1019 (SB0229)
Title
Firearms - Handgun Qualification License - Live-Fire Component
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1043
Title
Vehicle Laws - Rules of the Road - Lane Changes
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1110 (SB0645)
Title
Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays 2010 Trust Fund - Allocation of Funds
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1167 /CH0503 (SB0680)
Title
Biotechnology Investment Tax Credit - Investment in Qualified Companies in Low-Income Areas
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1168 /CH0504 (SB0681)
Title
Cybersecurity Investment Tax Credit - Investment in Qualified Companies in Low-Income Areas
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1179 /CH0734
Title
Vehicle Laws - HOV Lanes - Plug-In Electric Drive and Hybrid Vehicles
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1204
Title
Education - PARCC Testing - Exemption for Children With Disabilities (Ben's Rule)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1205
Title
Oyster Advisory Commission - Membership and Appointments
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1217 /CH0505 (SB0899)
Title
Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Specialty Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services - Parity
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1245
Title
Income Tax Credit - Single-Family Dwellings - Smoke Detection Systems
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1319 (SB0620/CH0415)
Title
Commemorative Weeks - Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1323
Title
Criminal Procedure - Sentencing Review - Juvenile Offenders Sentenced as Adults
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1326
Title
Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Application Report
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1349 (SB0767)
Title
Education - Beginning of School Year - After Labor Day
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1387 /CH0709 (SB1054/CH0708)
Title
Commercial Northern Snakehead Bowfishing License - Establishment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1428 (SB0748)
Title
Sustainable Growth and Agricultural Preservation Act - Application
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1429
Title
Recovery Home Residential Rights Protection Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1489 (SB0171)
Title
Guardianship of a Minor or Disabled Person - Criminal History Records Check
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1494 /CH0386 (SB0411/CH0385)
Title
Income Tax - Credit for Preceptors in Areas With Health Care Workforce Shortages
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1595
Title
Tidal Fish License - Catching Crabs Using Trotline Gear - Holidays
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1624 /CH0526 (SB1104/CH0525)
Title
Transportation - Highways - Heroes Highway
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HJ0005
Title
Public Schools - Post-Labor Day Start Date
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0449 (SB0375)
Title
Relief From Budget Mandates
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0450 (SB0386)
Title
Tax Credits - Manufacturing Empowerment Zones
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0452 (SB0384)
Title
Earned Income Tax Credit - Expansion
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0453
Title
Maryland Education Credit
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0455 (SB0387)
Title
Income Tax Exemption Amount - Elderly Individuals
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0456 (SB0382)
Title
Prescription Drug Monitoring Program - Revisions
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0457 (SB0385)
Title
Corporations and Associations - Filing Fees - Reductions
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0458 (SB0380)
Title
General Assembly and Congressional Legislative Redistricting and Apportionment Commission
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0459 /CH0316 (SB0389)
Title
Birth and Death Certificates - Fee Reduction
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0460 (SB0381/CH0146)
Title
Housing and Community Development - Community Development Administration - Student and Residential Mortgage Loans
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0461 (SB0388)
Title
Crimes - Criminal Gangs - Prohibitions and Funding
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0462 /CH0010 (SB0383)
Title
Program Open Space - Transfer Tax Repayment - Use of Funds
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0464 (SB0376/CH0144)
Title
Pathways in Technology Early College High (P-TECH) Schools Act of 2016
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter
(Cross/Chapter)		 Title Sponsorship Type Sponsorship Type Sort Chamber Sort Current Status Org Committees & Hearings Opp Committees & Hearings
HB0147 /CH0253 (SB0244) Somerset County Code of Public Local Laws - 2016 Edition - Legalization Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 253
Environment and Transportation
3/08/2016 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0148 /CH0166 (SB0134/CH0165) Somerset County - Sheriff - Salary Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 166
Environment and Transportation
3/08/2016 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0149 /CH0168 (SB0135/CH0167) Somerset County - Commissioners - Salary and Expense Reimbursements Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 168
Environment and Transportation
3/11/2016 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0152 (SB0136) Somerset County - State's Attorney - Salary Primary 1 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Environment and Transportation
HB0253 /CH0257 (SB0309) Motor Vehicle Registration - Exception for Golf Carts - City of Crisfield Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 257
Environment and Transportation
2/18/2016 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0298 (SB0133) Somerset County - Tax Exemption for Manufacturing Property - Duration Primary 1 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Ways and Means
HB0299 (SB0130/CH0050) Worcester County - Alcoholic Beverages - Refillable Container Permit for Draft Beer Primary 1 2 Veto sustained (0-135)
Economic Matters
2/22/2016 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0697 /CH0112 Worcester County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class A Beer, Wine, and Liquor License Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 112
Economic Matters
2/22/2016 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0698 (SB0573) Motor Vehicles - Gross Weight and Axle Load - Poultry Primary 1 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Environment and Transportation
2/25/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1409 (SB0263) Payment in Lieu of Taxes - State Forest and State Park Land Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Rereferred to Budget and Taxation
Environment and Transportation
3/08/2016 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
HB1572 (SB1033/CH0237) Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loans of 2015 and 2016 Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Second Reading Passed
Appropriations
4/09/2016 - 9:30 AM
Budget and Taxation
HB1573 (SB1034) Creation of a State Debt - Worcester County - Delmarva Discovery Center and Museum Primary 1 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
3/14/2016 - 9:00 AM
HB0019 Public Safety - Building Performance Standards - Local Amendments to Fire Sprinkler Systems Provisions Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Environment and Transportation
2/16/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0116 Motor Fuel Tax Rates - Consumer Price Index Adjustment - Repeal Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/10/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0121 /CH0612 (SB0287) Criminal Law - False Statement Concerning Destructive Device or Toxic Material - Venue Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 612
Judiciary
2/02/2016 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0126 (SB0131) Worcester County - Recycling at Special Events - Exemptions Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Environment and Transportation
HB0252 Protection of Persons and Property - Criminal Immunity Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judiciary
2/09/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0270 (SB0594) General Provisions - Commemorative Months - Maryland Sportsmanship Month Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations
Health and Government Operations
2/10/2016 - 2:00 PM
HB0294 (SB0232) Motor Vehicles - Lamps and Lights - Use When Windshield Wipers Operating Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Environment and Transportation
2/11/2016 - 1:30 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0312 /CH0618 (SB0208) Public Safety - Renewal of Handgun Permits - Fingerprinting Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 618
Judiciary
3/15/2016 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0313 (SB0014) Sales and Use Tax - Aircraft Parts and Equipment - Exemption Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/16/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0317 Public Safety - Assault Weapons - Replacements Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/15/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0319 /CH0260 Oysters and Clams - Dredging by Auxiliary Yawl - Authorized Boats Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 260
Environment and Transportation
2/10/2016 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/22/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0349 /CH0717 (SB1162) Baltimore County - Education - Career Exploration and Development Activities - Coffee (Java Act) Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 717
Ways and Means
2/11/2016 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0367 Public Safety - Regulated Firearms - Disqualifying Crime Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/15/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0369 (SB0403) Handgun Permits - Universal Recognition Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/15/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0389 /CH0103 Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area Protection Program - Intrafamily Transfers Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 103
Environment and Transportation
2/10/2016 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/22/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0390 (SB0425/CH0387) Maryland Income Tax Refunds - Warrant Intercept Program - Statewide Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Rereferred to Budget and Taxation
Ways and Means
2/16/2016 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
HB0391 (SB0020) State Government - Display of the POW/MIA Flag on State Building Grounds Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
2/17/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0398 Public Safety - Honorably Discharged Veterans - Handgun License Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/15/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0436 (SB0468) Vehicle Laws - Speed Monitoring, Work Zone Speed Control, and Traffic Control Signal Monitoring Systems - Repeal Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Environment and Transportation
2/18/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0472 /CH0486 Estates and Trusts - Registers of Wills - Retention of Estate Files Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 486
Health and Government Operations
3/02/2016 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
3/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0485 Estates and Trusts - Register of Wills - Admission of Copy of Executed Will Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Health and Government Operations
HB0486 Motor Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight - Agricultural Products Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Environment and Transportation
2/18/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0526 (SB0747) Community Colleges - Small Community Colleges - Funding Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
2/16/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0561 Small Business Personal Property Tax Relief Act of 2016 Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 2:30 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/02/2016 - 2:30 PM
HB0604 (SB0291) Public Health - Mobile Food Service Facilities - Licensing and Inspection by Counties Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
2/16/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0609 (SB0650) Prevailing Wage - Basis for Rate Determination - Survey Data Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
2/16/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0620 Elementary and Secondary Education - Required Number of School Days - Repeal Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/25/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0644 (SB0691) Public Health - Provision of Life-Preserving Health Care Services (Vulnerable Protection Act) Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
3/15/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0723 (SB0585) Transportation - Highway User Revenues - Distribution to Municipalities Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Environment and Transportation
2/25/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0758 Natural Resources - County Oyster Committees Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Environment and Transportation
2/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0849 /CH0175 (SB0182/CH0174) Public Safety - Rental Dwelling Units - Carbon Monoxide Alarms Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 175
Environment and Transportation
2/23/2016 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0915 (SB0837) Tidal Fish License - Catching Crabs Using Trotline Gear - Holidays Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Conference Committee Appointed
Environment and Transportation
2/26/2016 - 1:30 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0916 Study on Harvesting Hard-Shell Clams in the Atlantic Coastal Bays and Aquaculture Areas in the Chincoteague Bay Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Environment and Transportation
2/26/2016 - 1:30 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/29/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0918 (SB0957) Oyster Poaching - Administrative Penalties - Gear Violations Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Environment and Transportation
2/26/2016 - 1:30 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0953 (SB0956) Natural Resources - Oyster Poaching - Administrative Penalties Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Environment and Transportation
2/26/2016 - 1:30 PM
HB1019 (SB0229) Firearms - Handgun Qualification License - Live-Fire Component Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/15/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1043 Vehicle Laws - Rules of the Road - Lane Changes Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Environment and Transportation
3/10/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1110 (SB0645) Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays 2010 Trust Fund - Allocation of Funds Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation)
Environment and Transportation
3/09/2016 - 1:00 PM
Appropriations
HB1167 /CH0503 (SB0680) Biotechnology Investment Tax Credit - Investment in Qualified Companies in Low-Income Areas Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 503
Ways and Means
3/08/2016 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
HB1168 /CH0504 (SB0681) Cybersecurity Investment Tax Credit - Investment in Qualified Companies in Low-Income Areas Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 504
Ways and Means
3/08/2016 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
HB1179 /CH0734 Vehicle Laws - HOV Lanes - Plug-In Electric Drive and Hybrid Vehicles Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 734
Environment and Transportation
3/03/2016 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
3/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1204 Education - PARCC Testing - Exemption for Children With Disabilities (Ben's Rule) Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/10/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1205 Oyster Advisory Commission - Membership and Appointments Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Environment and Transportation
3/09/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1217 /CH0505 (SB0899) Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Specialty Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services - Parity Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 505
Health and Government Operations
3/01/2016 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/05/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1245 Income Tax Credit - Single-Family Dwellings - Smoke Detection Systems Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/11/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1319 (SB0620/CH0415) Commemorative Weeks - Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Health and Government Operations
3/15/2016 - 1:00 PM
Rules
HB1323 Criminal Procedure - Sentencing Review - Juvenile Offenders Sentenced as Adults Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/09/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1326 Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Application Report Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/15/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1349 (SB0767) Education - Beginning of School Year - After Labor Day Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Ways and Means
HB1387 /CH0709 (SB1054/CH0708) Commercial Northern Snakehead Bowfishing License - Establishment Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 709
Environment and Transportation
3/09/2016 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB1428 (SB0748) Sustainable Growth and Agricultural Preservation Act - Application Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Environment and Transportation
3/09/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1429 Recovery Home Residential Rights Protection Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
3/11/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1489 (SB0171) Guardianship of a Minor or Disabled Person - Criminal History Records Check Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Health and Government Operations
3/02/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1494 /CH0386 (SB0411/CH0385) Income Tax - Credit for Preceptors in Areas With Health Care Workforce Shortages Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 386
Ways and Means
3/11/2016 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
4/05/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1595 Tidal Fish License - Catching Crabs Using Trotline Gear - Holidays Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Rules and Executive Nominations
HB1624 /CH0526 (SB1104/CH0525) Transportation - Highways - Heroes Highway Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 526
Environment and Transportation
4/07/2016 - 1:00 PM
Finance
HJ0005 Public Schools - Post-Labor Day Start Date Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/29 at 1:00 p.m.
Rules and Executive Nominations
2/29/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0449 (SB0375) Relief From Budget Mandates By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m.
Appropriations
3/08/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0450 (SB0386) Tax Credits - Manufacturing Empowerment Zones By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/23/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0452 (SB0384) Earned Income Tax Credit - Expansion By Request - Administration 3 2 In the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (38-8)
Ways and Means
2/23/2016 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/29/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0453 Maryland Education Credit By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/07/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0455 (SB0387) Income Tax Exemption Amount - Elderly Individuals By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/25/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0456 (SB0382) Prescription Drug Monitoring Program - Revisions By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
2/18/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0457 (SB0385) Corporations and Associations - Filing Fees - Reductions By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
2/17/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0458 (SB0380) General Assembly and Congressional Legislative Redistricting and Apportionment Commission By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 2/29 at 1:00 p.m.
Rules and Executive Nominations
2/29/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0459 /CH0316 (SB0389) Birth and Death Certificates - Fee Reduction By Request - Administration 3 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 316
Ways and Means
3/07/2016 - 1:00 PM
Appropriations
Budget and Taxation
3/29/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0460 (SB0381/CH0146) Housing and Community Development - Community Development Administration - Student and Residential Mortgage Loans By Request - Administration 3 2 Veto sustained (0-135)
Environment and Transportation
2/23/2016 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Finance
HB0461 (SB0388) Crimes - Criminal Gangs - Prohibitions and Funding By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judiciary
2/16/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0462 /CH0010 (SB0383) Program Open Space - Transfer Tax Repayment - Use of Funds By Request - Administration 3 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 10
Appropriations
2/23/2016 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0464 (SB0376/CH0144) Pathways in Technology Early College High (P-TECH) Schools Act of 2016 By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means)
Ways and Means
2/25/2016 - 1:00 PM
Appropriations
Denotes enacted legislation
Otto, Charles J.
Tenure
First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, 2010. Member of the House since 2011.
Current Assignments
2013- Deputy Minority Whip
2015 Environment and Transportation Committee
2015 Natural Resources, Agriculture & Open Space Subcommittee of the Environment and Transportation Committee
2015 Environment Subcommittee of the Environment and Transportation Committee
2015 Joint Committee on Protocol
2015 Maryland Veterans Caucus
2011- Chair, Somerset County House Delegation
2015 Chair, Eastern Shore Delegation
Past House Service
Environmental Matters Committee, 2011-2015; Agriculture, Agriculture Preservation, and Open Space Subcommittee of the Environmental Matters Committee, 2011-2015; Natural Resources Subcommittee of the Environmental Matters Committee, 2011-2015.
Public Service
Maryland Pesticide Reporting and Information Workgroup, 2013-; Nutrient Management Advisory Committee, 2011-; Pesticide Advisory Committee, 2011-; Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland, 2011-; Former Member, Somerset County Committee, Farm Service Agency, U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Memberships
President, Wicomico County Farm Bureau ; Treasurer, Maryland Grain Producers Utilization Board ; Board of Directors, Maryland Farm Bureau ; Charter Member, Mt. Vernon Volunteer Fire Department ; American Society of Agronomy ; Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc. ; National Rifle Association ; Somerset Ruritan Club, Scholarship Committee ; Maryland Grain Producers' Association ; Past Chair, Agri-Business Committee, Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce ; Past Chair, Business and Professions Committee ; Past President, Somerset County Farm Bureau .
Awards
Excellence in Crop Advising Award, American Society of Agronomy , 2008.
Biographical Information
Born, Salisbury, Maryland, February 15, 1964; Washington High School, 1982; Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), B.S., Animal Science, 1986; Farmer; Sales Representative, The William B. Tilghman Co., 1986-87; Field Representative, Maryland Farm Bureau, 1987-95; Certified Crop Consultant and Sales Representative, The Farmers & Planters Co., Inc., 1995-; Member and Treasurer, John Wesley United Methodist Church, Mt. Vernon; Single, No children.
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