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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)
HB0329 (SB0007)
Title
Somerset County - Community College - Eligibility of Students to Pay No Tuition or Fees
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0425 /CH0327 (SB0356/CH0328)
Title
Somerset County - Fire Companies - Appropriations
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0433 /CH0085
Title
Somerset County - Annual Financial Report and Annual Audit Report - Filing Date
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0465 /CH0086
Title
Vehicle Laws - Golf Carts - City of Crisfield
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0486 (SB1172)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Somerset County - Teackle Mansion and the Sarah Martin Done House
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0631 /CH0540
Title
Somerset County - Fines and Forfeitures - Distribution
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1659 (SB0789)
Title
Public Safety - Rifles and Shotguns - Purchases
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1773 (SB1174)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Worcester County - Pocomoke Little League
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0001 /CH0004 (SB0002/CH0003)
Title
Family Law - Child Conceived Without Consent - Termination of Parental Rights (Rape Survivor Family Protection Act)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0104 (SB0149/CH0434)
Title
Natural Resources - Electronic Licensing - Voluntary Donations
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0106 /CH0186 (SB0475/CH0187)
Title
Emergency Vehicles - Organ Delivery Vehicles
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0243 /CH0177 (SB0968/CH0178)
Title
Task Force on Rural Internet, Broadband, Wireless, and Cellular Service - Study and Extension
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0301 /CH0362 (SB0270/CH0363)
Title
Courts - Evidence of Sexually Assaultive Behavior - Admissibility (Repeat Sexual Predator Prevention Act of 2018)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0317 (SB0260)
Title
State Lottery – Instant Ticket Lottery Machines – Fraternal Organizations ("Slots" for Homeless Veterans Act)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0318 (SB0212)
Title
Sales and Use Tax - Aircraft Parts and Equipment - Exemption
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0374
Title
Personal Property Tax - Exemption for Business Personal Property
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0380
Title
Personal Property Tax - Investments in Maryland
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0472 (SB0493)
Title
Real Property - Residential Leases - Collectible Rent (Rent Transparency Act)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0494 (SB0555)
Title
Safe Neighborhoods Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0499
Title
Health - Standards for Involuntary Admissions and Petitions for Emergency Evaluation - Modification
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0502 /CH0309
Title
Property Tax Credit - Surviving Spouse of Veteran
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0509 (SB0384/CH0326)
Title
Alcoholic Beverages - Limited Distillery License - Retail Sales
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0572 /CH0603 (SB0153/CH0604)
Title
Income Tax – Oyster Shell Recycling Credit – Maximum Allowable Amount and Sunset Extension
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0581 (SB0404)
Title
Home Gaming - Bunco
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0586
Title
State Property Tax - Homestead Property Tax Assessment Cap Reduction
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0633 /CH0423 (SB0578/CH0424)
Title
Secretary of State – Address Confidentiality Programs – Shielding of Real Property Records
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0646 /CH0494 (SB1069/CH0495)
Title
Motor Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight - Agricultural Products
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0677 /CH0039 (SB0477/CH0040)
Title
Public Information Act - Required Denials - Physical Addresses, E-Mail Addresses, and Telephone Numbers
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0698 /CH0475
Title
Agriculture - Industrial Hemp Pilot Program - Establishment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0704
Title
General Assembly - Live and Archived Video Streaming of Meetings
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0714 /CH0679 (SB0751/CH0678)
Title
Vehicle Laws - HOV Lanes - Plug-In Electric Drive and Hybrid Vehicles
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0748 (SB0533)
Title
Criminal Law – Homicide – Unborn Child (Laura and Reid’s Law)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0792
Title
Firearms - Permit to Wear, Carry, or Transport a Handgun - Expiration and Renewal
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0802
Title
Retire in Maryland Act of 2018
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0807 /CH0330 (SB0516/CH0331)
Title
Transportation – Highway User Revenues – Distribution
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0814 /CH0207 (SB0403/CH0208)
Title
Workers' Compensation - Students in Unpaid Work-Based Learning Experiences
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0957
Title
Motor Fuel Tax Rates - Consumer Price Index Adjustment - Repeal
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0962 (SB0283)
Title
Alcoholic Beverages - Auxiliary Winery Permit
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1022
Title
Congressional Districts - Standards
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1062 (SB0827)
Title
Historically Black Colleges and Universities – Appointment of a Special Advisor – Development of a Remedial Plan (HBCU Equity Act of 2018)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1069 /CH0582 (SB1269)
Title
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Volunteer Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services Members
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1135 (SB1058)
Title
Renewable Energy - Offshore Wind Projects - Distance Requirements
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1137 /CH0518
Title
Natural Resources - Fisheries - Commercial Oyster Divers
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1141 /CH0241
Title
Building Performance Standards - Agricultural Buildings Used for Agritourism - Exemption
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1146
Title
Income Tax - Rates and Itemized Deductions
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1155
Title
Environment - Soil Percolation Tests - Validity
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1172 /CH0520 (SB0558)
Title
Oyster Poaching - Administrative Penalties
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1174
Title
Natural Resources - Oysters - Tolerance for Seafood Dealers
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1199
Title
Northern Bay Crossing
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1229 /CH0066
Title
Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation – Use of Land – Signs and Outdoor Advertising Displays
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1233 (SB1248)
Title
Small, Minority, and Women-Owned Businesses Account - Funding
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1284
Title
Tidal Fish Licenses - Authorization to Catch Crabs - Application Requirements
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1290 (SB1074)
Title
Health Insurance and Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Reimbursement for and Provision of Pharmacy Services
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1298 (SB1178)
Title
General Provisions - Commemorative Months - Maryland Sportsmanship Month
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1308
Title
State and Local Correctional Facilities - Undocumented Immigrants - Transfer to United States Department of Homeland Security (Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2018)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1309
Title
Criminal Law - Crimes Against Property - Right to Defend Property
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1335
Title
Public Health - Abortions Sought by Minors - Parent or Guardian Consent
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1338 (SB0817)
Title
Natural Resources - Hunting - Sundays
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1345
Title
Sewerage Systems - Residential Major Subdivisions in Tier III and Tier IV Areas
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1376 (SB1077)
Title
Pharmacy Benefits - Processing and Adjudication of Claims - Restrictions on Fees
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1389 (SB1173)
Title
Home Sprinkler and Fire Safety Assistance Fund - Pilot Program
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1399 (SB0833)
Title
Task Force on the Regulation of Caterers
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1405 (SB0605)
Title
Transportation – Highway User Revenues – Phased Restoration of County Share
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1408
Title
Historic Ellicott City Workgroup on Preservation and Flooding
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1413
Title
Handgun Permits - Firearms Training Courses
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1420
Title
Environment - Stormwater Management - Nontidal Floodwater
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1421
Title
Labor and Employment - Maryland Healthy Working Families Act - Seasonal Worker Revisions
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1424
Title
Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1428
Title
Environment - Stormwater Management Infrastructure - Historic Districts
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1483 /CH0287
Title
Duties of a Guardian of the Person - Visitation
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1527 (SB1075)
Title
Health Insurance - Freedom of Choice of Pharmacy Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HJ0013
Title
Opposition to Proposed National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0100 (SB0199)
Title
Criminal Law - Violent Offenders - Penalties (Accountability for Violent Criminals Act of 2018)
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0101 (SB0197)
Title
Crimes - Firearms - Penalties
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0102 (SB0198)
Title
Criminal Gang Offenses – Penalties, Procedure, and Elements
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0346 (SB0297)
Title
Criminal Law - Crime of Violence - Human Trafficking
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0347 (SB0294)
Title
Government Accountability Act of 2018
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0350 (SB0300)
Title
Achieving Computer Science Collaborations for Employing Students Statewide (ACCESS) Act of 2018
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0351 (SB0301)
Title
Protect Our Students Act of 2018
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0352 (SB0295)
Title
Transparency Act of 2018
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0353 (SB0298)
Title
Courts - Evidence of Sexually Assaultive Behavior - Admissibility (Repeat Sexual Predator Prevention Act)
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0354 (SB0299/CH0579)
Title
Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Correctional Officers (Hometown Heroes Act of 2018)
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0355 (SB0302)
Title
Accountability in Education Act of 2018
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0356 (SB0307)
Title
General Assembly and Congressional Legislative Redistricting and Apportionment Commission
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0357 (SB0311)
Title
Alcoholic Beverages - Manufacturer's License Fees - Alteration
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0361 (SB0314)
Title
Bay Restoration Fund - Fee Exemption, Disbursements, and Financial Assistance (Septic Stewardship Act of 2018)
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0362 (SB0312)
Title
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0363 (SB0305)
Title
More Jobs for Marylanders Act 2.0
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0364 (SB0310)
Title
CyberMaryland Act of 2018
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0431 /CH0379 (SB0308/CH0380)
Title
Foster Care Recipients and Unaccompanied Homeless Youth - Employment Program (Fostering Employment Act of 2018)
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0875 (SB0733)
Title
Protecting Maryland Taxpayers Act of 2018
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
HB0329 (SB0007) Somerset County - Community College - Eligibility of Students to Pay No Tuition or Fees Primary 1 2 In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/22/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0425 /CH0327 (SB0356/CH0328) Somerset County - Fire Companies - Appropriations Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 327
Environment and Transportation
2/20/2018 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0433 /CH0085 Somerset County - Annual Financial Report and Annual Audit Report - Filing Date Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 85
Environment and Transportation
2/20/2018 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0465 /CH0086 Vehicle Laws - Golf Carts - City of Crisfield Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 86
Environment and Transportation
2/15/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0486 (SB1172) Creation of a State Debt - Somerset County - Teackle Mansion and the Sarah Martin Done House Primary 1 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
3/10/2018 - 10:00 AM
HB0631 /CH0540 Somerset County - Fines and Forfeitures - Distribution Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 540
Judiciary
2/14/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
3/15/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1659 (SB0789) Public Safety - Rifles and Shotguns - Purchases Primary 1 2 In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1773 (SB1174) Creation of a State Debt - Worcester County - Pocomoke Little League Primary 1 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
3/10/2018 - 10:00 AM
HB0001 /CH0004 (SB0002/CH0003) Family Law - Child Conceived Without Consent - Termination of Parental Rights (Rape Survivor Family Protection Act) Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 4
Judiciary
1/18/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0104 (SB0149/CH0434) Natural Resources - Electronic Licensing - Voluntary Donations Co-Sponsor 2 2 Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative)
Environment and Transportation
1/24/2018 - 1:30 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0106 /CH0186 (SB0475/CH0187) Emergency Vehicles - Organ Delivery Vehicles Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 186
Environment and Transportation
2/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0243 /CH0177 (SB0968/CH0178) Task Force on Rural Internet, Broadband, Wireless, and Cellular Service - Study and Extension Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 177
Economic Matters
2/01/2018 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/22/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0301 /CH0362 (SB0270/CH0363) Courts - Evidence of Sexually Assaultive Behavior - Admissibility (Repeat Sexual Predator Prevention Act of 2018) Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 362
Judiciary
1/30/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0317 (SB0260) State Lottery – Instant Ticket Lottery Machines – Fraternal Organizations ("Slots" for Homeless Veterans Act) Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/07 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/07/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0318 (SB0212) Sales and Use Tax - Aircraft Parts and Equipment - Exemption Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/07 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/07/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0374 Personal Property Tax - Exemption for Business Personal Property Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means
Ways and Means
2/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0380 Personal Property Tax - Investments in Maryland Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means
Ways and Means
2/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0472 (SB0493) Real Property - Residential Leases - Collectible Rent (Rent Transparency Act) Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Environment and Transportation
HB0494 (SB0555) Safe Neighborhoods Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Third Reading Failed (20-22)
Environment and Transportation
2/13/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0499 Health - Standards for Involuntary Admissions and Petitions for Emergency Evaluation - Modification Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Health and Government Operations
2/27/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0502 /CH0309 Property Tax Credit - Surviving Spouse of Veteran Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 309
Ways and Means
2/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/20/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0509 (SB0384/CH0326) Alcoholic Beverages - Limited Distillery License - Retail Sales Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Economic Matters
2/23/2018 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0572 /CH0603 (SB0153/CH0604) Income Tax – Oyster Shell Recycling Credit – Maximum Allowable Amount and Sunset Extension Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 603
Ways and Means
2/14/2018 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/27/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0581 (SB0404) Home Gaming - Bunco Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/14/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0586 State Property Tax - Homestead Property Tax Assessment Cap Reduction Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means
Ways and Means
2/13/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0633 /CH0423 (SB0578/CH0424) Secretary of State – Address Confidentiality Programs – Shielding of Real Property Records Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 423
Environment and Transportation
2/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0646 /CH0494 (SB1069/CH0495) Motor Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight - Agricultural Products Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 494
Environment and Transportation
3/01/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0677 /CH0039 (SB0477/CH0040) Public Information Act - Required Denials - Physical Addresses, E-Mail Addresses, and Telephone Numbers Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 39
Health and Government Operations
2/21/2018 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0698 /CH0475 Agriculture - Industrial Hemp Pilot Program - Establishment Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 475
Environment and Transportation
2/14/2018 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0704 General Assembly - Live and Archived Video Streaming of Meetings Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by House Rules and Executive Nominations
Rules and Executive Nominations
2/26/2018 - 3:00 PM
HB0714 /CH0679 (SB0751/CH0678) Vehicle Laws - HOV Lanes - Plug-In Electric Drive and Hybrid Vehicles Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 679
Environment and Transportation
2/22/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0748 (SB0533) Criminal Law – Homicide – Unborn Child (Laura and Reid’s Law) Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/20/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0792 Firearms - Permit to Wear, Carry, or Transport a Handgun - Expiration and Renewal Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0802 Retire in Maryland Act of 2018 Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/21/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0807 /CH0330 (SB0516/CH0331) Transportation – Highway User Revenues – Distribution Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 330
Environment and Transportation
2/22/2018 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/29/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0814 /CH0207 (SB0403/CH0208) Workers' Compensation - Students in Unpaid Work-Based Learning Experiences Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 207
Economic Matters
2/20/2018 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0957 Motor Fuel Tax Rates - Consumer Price Index Adjustment - Repeal Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means
Ways and Means
2/20/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0962 (SB0283) Alcoholic Beverages - Auxiliary Winery Permit Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Economic Matters
2/23/2018 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB1022 Congressional Districts - Standards Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by House Rules and Executive Nominations
Rules and Executive Nominations
2/26/2018 - 3:00 PM
HB1062 (SB0827) Historically Black Colleges and Universities – Appointment of a Special Advisor – Development of a Remedial Plan (HBCU Equity Act of 2018) Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:15 p.m.
Appropriations
3/01/2018 - 1:15 PM
HB1069 /CH0582 (SB1269) Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Volunteer Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services Members Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 582
Ways and Means
2/23/2018 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1135 (SB1058) Renewable Energy - Offshore Wind Projects - Distance Requirements Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
3/08/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1137 /CH0518 Natural Resources - Fisheries - Commercial Oyster Divers Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 518
Environment and Transportation
2/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/27/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1141 /CH0241 Building Performance Standards - Agricultural Buildings Used for Agritourism - Exemption Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 241
Environment and Transportation
2/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
4/03/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1146 Income Tax - Rates and Itemized Deductions Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1155 Environment - Soil Percolation Tests - Validity Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Environment and Transportation
2/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1172 /CH0520 (SB0558) Oyster Poaching - Administrative Penalties Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 520
Environment and Transportation
2/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB1174 Natural Resources - Oysters - Tolerance for Seafood Dealers Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Environment and Transportation
2/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/27/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1199 Northern Bay Crossing Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m.
Environment and Transportation
3/08/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1229 /CH0066 Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation – Use of Land – Signs and Outdoor Advertising Displays Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 66
Environment and Transportation
2/23/2018 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB1233 (SB1248) Small, Minority, and Women-Owned Businesses Account - Funding Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1284 Tidal Fish Licenses - Authorization to Catch Crabs - Application Requirements Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 4/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Environment and Transportation
3/07/2018 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
4/03/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1290 (SB1074) Health Insurance and Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Reimbursement for and Provision of Pharmacy Services Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Health and Government Operations
HB1298 (SB1178) General Provisions - Commemorative Months - Maryland Sportsmanship Month Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
3/14/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1308 State and Local Correctional Facilities - Undocumented Immigrants - Transfer to United States Department of Homeland Security (Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2018) Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judiciary
3/13/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1309 Criminal Law - Crimes Against Property - Right to Defend Property Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judiciary
2/27/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1335 Public Health - Abortions Sought by Minors - Parent or Guardian Consent Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 2:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
3/09/2018 - 2:00 PM
HB1338 (SB0817) Natural Resources - Hunting - Sundays Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m.
Environment and Transportation
3/07/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1345 Sewerage Systems - Residential Major Subdivisions in Tier III and Tier IV Areas Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Environment and Transportation
2/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1376 (SB1077) Pharmacy Benefits - Processing and Adjudication of Claims - Restrictions on Fees Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Health and Government Operations
3/08/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1389 (SB1173) Home Sprinkler and Fire Safety Assistance Fund - Pilot Program Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Environment and Transportation
3/02/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1399 (SB0833) Task Force on the Regulation of Caterers Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
3/13/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1405 (SB0605) Transportation – Highway User Revenues – Phased Restoration of County Share Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Environment and Transportation
HB1408 Historic Ellicott City Workgroup on Preservation and Flooding Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Second Reading Passed
Environment and Transportation
2/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
4/05/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1413 Handgun Permits - Firearms Training Courses Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1420 Environment - Stormwater Management - Nontidal Floodwater Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Second Reading Passed
Environment and Transportation
2/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
4/03/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1421 Labor and Employment - Maryland Healthy Working Families Act - Seasonal Worker Revisions Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
3/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1424 Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 2:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
3/09/2018 - 2:00 PM
HB1428 Environment - Stormwater Management Infrastructure - Historic Districts Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Second Reading Passed
Environment and Transportation
2/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
4/03/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1483 /CH0287 Duties of a Guardian of the Person - Visitation Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 287
Health and Government Operations
2/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
3/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1527 (SB1075) Health Insurance - Freedom of Choice of Pharmacy Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Health and Government Operations
HJ0013 Opposition to Proposed National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Rules and Executive Nominations
HB0100 (SB0199) Criminal Law - Violent Offenders - Penalties (Accountability for Violent Criminals Act of 2018) By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0101 (SB0197) Crimes - Firearms - Penalties By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0102 (SB0198) Criminal Gang Offenses – Penalties, Procedure, and Elements By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0346 (SB0297) Criminal Law - Crime of Violence - Human Trafficking By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0347 (SB0294) Government Accountability Act of 2018 By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by House Rules and Executive Nominations
Rules and Executive Nominations
2/26/2018 - 3:00 PM
HB0350 (SB0300) Achieving Computer Science Collaborations for Employing Students Statewide (ACCESS) Act of 2018 By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/15/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0351 (SB0301) Protect Our Students Act of 2018 By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/01/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0352 (SB0295) Transparency Act of 2018 By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by House Rules and Executive Nominations
Rules and Executive Nominations
2/19/2018 - 3:00 PM
HB0353 (SB0298) Courts - Evidence of Sexually Assaultive Behavior - Admissibility (Repeat Sexual Predator Prevention Act) By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judiciary
1/30/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0354 (SB0299/CH0579) Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Correctional Officers (Hometown Heroes Act of 2018) By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/21/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0355 (SB0302) Accountability in Education Act of 2018 By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means)
Ways and Means
3/01/2018 - 1:00 PM
Appropriations
HB0356 (SB0307) General Assembly and Congressional Legislative Redistricting and Apportionment Commission By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by House Rules and Executive Nominations
Rules and Executive Nominations
2/26/2018 - 3:00 PM
HB0357 (SB0311) Alcoholic Beverages - Manufacturer's License Fees - Alteration By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
2/23/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0361 (SB0314) Bay Restoration Fund - Fee Exemption, Disbursements, and Financial Assistance (Septic Stewardship Act of 2018) By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Environment and Transportation
2/23/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0362 (SB0312) Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/21/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0363 (SB0305) More Jobs for Marylanders Act 2.0 By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0364 (SB0310) CyberMaryland Act of 2018 By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/21/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0431 /CH0379 (SB0308/CH0380) Foster Care Recipients and Unaccompanied Homeless Youth - Employment Program (Fostering Employment Act of 2018) By Request - Administration 3 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 379
Appropriations
2/15/2018 - 3:00 PM
Finance
3/27/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0875 (SB0733) Protecting Maryland Taxpayers Act of 2018 By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/07/2018 - 1:00 PM
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
Local (Video Lottery) Development Ccouncil, Worcester County, 2014-; Maryland Pesticide Reporting and Information Workgroup, 2013-2015; 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
Medal of Achievement, Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc., 2016; 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.
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