Legislation
Delegate Charles J. Otto
- District
- 38A
- County
- Somerset, Worcester, and Wicomico
- Committee Assignment(s)
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Environment and Transportation Committee
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Environment and Transportation Committee
- Annapolis Info
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309 Lowe House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3433 | 301-858-3433
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3433
Fax 410-841-3463
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309 Lowe House Office Building
- Interim Info
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P.O. Box 38
Princess Anne, MD 21853 -
Phone 410-621-0200
Fax 410-621-0300
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P.O. Box 38
- Contact
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charles.otto@house.state.md.us
- Party
- Republican
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Title | Sponsorship Type | Sponsorship Type Sort | Chamber Sort | Current Status | Org Committees & Hearings | Opp Committees & Hearings |
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| HB0163 /CH0072 (SB0068/CH0071) | Law Enforcement Officers' Pension System - Crisfield Police Department | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 72 |
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| HB0240 /CH0164 (SB0244/CH0165) | Correctional Officers' Retirement System - Special Death Benefits - Applicability | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 164 |
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| HB0465 /CH0537 (SB0102/CH0538) | Natural Resources - Recreational Crabbing Gear - Individuals Under the Age of 16 Years | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 537 |
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| HB0466 /CH0536 (SB0824) | Worcester County - Natural Resources - Hunting | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 536 |
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| HB0467 | Worcester County - Turkey Hunting - Sundays | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0152 /CH0519 | Department of Agriculture - Urban Agriculture Grant Programs - Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 519 |
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| HB0359 | Education – Interscholastic and Intramural Junior Varsity and Varsity Teams and Sports – Designation Based on Sex (Save Women’s Sports Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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| HB0360 (SB0252) | Reckless and Negligent Driving – Death of Another – Must–Appear Violation (Sherry’s and Christian’s Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0386 /CH0104 (SB0080/CH0105) | Natural Resources - Blue and Flathead Catfish Finfish Trotline License - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 104 |
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| HB0389 /CH0435 (SB0034/CH0436) | Department of Agriculture - State Specialist for Value-Added Agriculture | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 435 |
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| HB0422 | Motor Fuel Tax Rates - Consumer Price Index Adjustment - Repeal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0487 | Environment – Low Emissions Vehicle Program – Prohibition (Affordable Emissions Standards Act of 2023) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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| HB0509 /CH0162 (SB0287/CH0163) | State Board of Elections - Municipal Elections - Publication of Results on Website | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 162 |
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| HB0521 (SB0076) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Public Safety Volunteers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0545 (SB0642) | Vehicle Laws - Annual Vehicle Shows - Motor and Trailer Homes | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0608 /CH0211 (SB0535/CH0212) | Human Relations - Housing Discrimination - Service Dogs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 211 |
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| HB0647 | Income Tax - Itemized Deductions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0666 (SB0566) | Family Law - Fundamental Parental Rights | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0675 /CH0341 (SB0493/CH0342) | Commission to Study Trauma Center Funding in Maryland | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 341 |
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| HB0678 | Sales and Use Tax - Electricity for Agricultural Purposes - Study and Report | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Third Reading Passed (136-0) |
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| HB0683 /CH0555 (SB0091/CH0554) | Natural Resources – Apprentice Hunting License – Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 555 |
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| HB0699 | State and Local Government - Proof of Vaccination for Employees and Applicants for Employment - Prohibition (Vaccination by Choice Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0712 | Consumer Protection - Right to Repair - Farm Equipment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0730 | Constitutional Amendment - Alteration of Rate of Taxation - Legislation by General Assembly Required | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0736 | Criminal Procedure - Pretrial Release - Crime of Violence (No Bail for Repeat Violent Offenders Act of 2023) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 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 2023) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0738 | Public Schools - Appropriations for School Safety Expenditures - Increase (School Safety Enhancement Act of 2023) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/16 at 5:00 p.m. |
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| HB0739 | Primary and Secondary Education - Full-Time Equivalent Enrollment Count - Alterations (Truancy Reduction Act of 2023) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB0740 (SB0522) | Education - Accountability and Implementation Board - Membership | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0741 | Corporate Income Tax - Rate Reduction (Economic Competitiveness Act of 2023) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0750 | Gun Theft Felony Act of 2023 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0766 | State Transfer Tax - Exemption for Real Property Used as Principal Residence | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0767 | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income (Military Pension Tax Freedom Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0799 (SB0912) | Education - Low-Density Calculation - Mandated Funding | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0926 | Election Law - Polling Places - Establishing Voter Identity (Voter Privacy Act of 2023) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0931 (SB0612) | Eastern Shore Code Counties - Maximum Hotel Rental Tax Rate - Alteration | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation |
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| HB0932 (SB0492) | Oysters – Rotational Harvest – Pilot Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0935 | Public Schools - Mathematics Credit - College Preparatory Computer Science or Computer Programming Course | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0936 | Income Tax - Credit for Cybersecurity Measures Undertaken by Small Businesses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0945 (SB0637) | Tidal Fish Licenses - Oyster Authorizations - Reinstatement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0952 | Crimes – Firearms – Penalties and Procedures (Violent Firearms Offender Act of 2023) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0958 | Public Health - Abortion | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/16 at 6:00 p.m. |
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| HB1015 (SB0902) | Labor and Employment - Maryland Healthy Working Families Act - Seasonal Temporary Workers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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| HB1084 /CH0781 (SB0634/CH0780) | Natural Resources - Oyster Inspection and Severance Taxes - Increase | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 781 |
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| HB1092 | Election Law – Early Voting – Number of Days | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1099 | Electricity - Solar Energy Generating Stations - Fire Suppression | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1100 | Battery Storage and Solar Arrays Safety Training Grant Program and Fund | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) |
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| HB1101 (SB0901) | Maryland Maternity Care Access Program, Fund, and Income Tax Checkoff - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/16 at 6:00 p.m. (Health and Government Operations) |
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| HB1115 /CH0676 (SB0831/CH0677) | Libraries – Regional Resource Centers – Governance Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 676 |
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| HB1162 /CH0619 | Study on the Utilization of the Expedited Licensing Process for Service Members, Veterans, and Military Spouses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 619 |
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| HB1182 | University of Maryland, College Park Campus - Plastics Innovation Competition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1185 | Income Tax - Credit for Long-Term Care Premiums | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1199 | Health Insurance - Lyme Disease and Related Tick-Borne Illnesses - Long-Term Antibiotic Treatment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HJ0002 (SJ0001) | United States Constitution – Amendments Convention – Limitations on Federal Power | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 12:00 p.m. |
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| Legislative Bond Initiatives |
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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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| Crisfield Elks Sign | Introduced | Somerset | $45,000 | $22,500 | $22,500 | $45,000 | |||
| Atlantic General Hospital | Introduced | Worcester | $250,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 |
- Tenure
- First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, 2010. Member of the House since 2011.
- Current Assignments
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- 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
- 2011 Member, Eastern Shore Delegation (Chair 2019)
- 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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