Legislation
Delegate Charles J. Otto

- District
- 38A
- County
- Somerset and Worcester
- 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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321 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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321 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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HB0761 /CH0317 | Somerset County - Property Tax Exemption for Manufacturing Property - Eastern Shore Forest Products, Inc. | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 317 |
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HB0263 | Real Property - Sales of Mobile Home Parks - Notice Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing canceled |
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HB0352 (SB0029) | Criminal Law - Life-Threatening Injury Involving a Motor Vehicle or Vessel - Criminal Negligence (Wade's Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0494 | Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Solar Energy - Municipal Electric Utilities | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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HB0545 /CH0243 (SB0189/CH0244) | State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners – Cease and Desist Orders and Civil Penalties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 243 |
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HB0557 /CH0252 (SB0607/CH0253) | Motor Scooter and Electric Low Speed Scooter Sharing Companies – Nonvisual Access | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 252 |
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HB0620 /CH0278 | Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport - Security Screening Checkpoint - Charitable Donations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 278 |
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HB0769 (SB0133) | Education - High School Students - Graduation and Attendance Credit for Vocational Training | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0770 | Business Regulation - Home Improvement Contracts - Deposits | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0898 | Protective Body Armor Fund - Expansion - First Responders | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0907 | University System of Maryland - Admissions - Notification of Potential Income | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0908 (SB0404) | Labor and Employment - Maryland Healthy Working Families Act - Verification | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0914 (SB0674) | Gun Theft Felony Act of 2020 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0955 | Snare Traps – Prohibition Against Sale or Possession – Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB0967 | Task Force to Study Privatization of the University of Maryland Medical System | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0968 | Regulated Firearms - Straw Purchase - Penalties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0998 /CH0402 (SB0501/CH0403) | Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program for Physicians and Physician Assistants - Administration and Funding | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 402 |
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HB0999 /CH0606 (SB0540) | Member-Regulated Cooperatives - Establishment (Rural Broadband for the Eastern Shore Act of 2020) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 606 |
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HB1021 (SB0906) | 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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HB1077 /CH0421 (SB1056) | Real Property - Deletion of Unlawful Ownership Restrictions - Exemption From Fees and Surcharges | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 421 |
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HB1123 (SB0403) | Labor and Employment - Maryland Wage and Hour Law - Agricultural Stands | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1162 | Health - Abortions - Reporting Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1186 | Reckless and Negligent Driving - Death of Another - Must-Appear Violation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1269 | Alcoholic Beverages - Manufacturers - Direct Transfer Permit | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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HB1275 | Correctional Services - Inmate Release (Suzanne Jones Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1289 | Criminal Procedure - Victims and Victims' Representatives - Plea Agreements (The Victim Empowerment in Plea Deals Act of 2020) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1302 | Criminal Law - Felony Second-Degree Assault - Emergency Medical Care Workers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1325 | Crimes of Violence - Parole (Stopping Dangerous and Violent Criminals Act of 2020) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1339 (SB0397/CH0640) | Sales and Use Tax and Personal Property Tax - Exemptions - Data Centers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1358 | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Retirement Income | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1376 | Criminal Procedure - Cameras in the Courtroom - Criminal Sentencing Hearings (Cameras in the Courtroom Act of 2020) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1407 | Primary and Secondary Education – Student Discipline (Right to Teach Act of 2020) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1411 | Correctional Services – Transfers to Federal Authorities – Undocumented Immigrants (Protecting Marylanders from Violent Crime Act of 2020) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1442 /CH0471 (SB0840/CH0472) | Environment – Expanded Polystyrene Food Service Products – Definition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 471 |
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HB1447 (SB1045) | Department of Information Technology - Study of a Common Information Technology Platform for Health Occupations Boards | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB1458 | Maryland State Commission for Criminal Sentencing Policy – Sentencing Guidelines – Plea Agreements (Truth in Plea Deals Act of 2020) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1460 | Congressional Districts - Standards (Anti-Gerrymandering of Maryland's Congressional Districts) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 2:00 p.m. |
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HB1465 (SB0955) | Federal Clean Water Act - Authority of State | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1488 (SB0985) | Certified Local Farm Enterprise Program and Certified Local Farm Enterprise Food Aggregation Grant Fund - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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HB1491 | Congressional Districts - Standards (Anti-Gerrymandering of Maryland's Congressional Districts) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 2:00 p.m. |
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HB1493 /CH0622 (SB0878/CH0623) | Worcester County - Special Event Zones - Prohibitions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 622 |
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HB1495 | Legislative Districts - Standards | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 2:00 p.m. |
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HB1498 | Tidal Fish Licenses - Oyster Authorizations - Revocation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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HB1502 | Handgun Permits - Qualifications - High Risk Occupations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1624 | Primary and Secondary Schools - Alternative School Options (Right to Learn Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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HB1645 | Criminal Procedure – Registered Sex Offenders – Entry Onto School Property (Predator–Free Schools Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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HB0336 (SB0281/CH0544) | Renewable Energy Development and Siting (REDS) – Evaluations and Tax and Fee Exemptions | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0340 (SB0274) | State Government - Protection of Information - Revisions (Maryland Data Privacy Act) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB0341 (SB0266) | Redistricting Reform Act of 2020 – Constitutional Amendment | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 2:00 p.m. |
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HB0342 (SB0278) | Retirement Tax Reduction Act of 2020 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0343 (SB0270) | Economic Development - Maryland Technology Infrastructure Program | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0346 (SB0284) | Redistricting Reform Act of 2020 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 2:00 p.m. |
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HB0347 (SB0275) | Education - Community and Local Accountability for Struggling Schools (CLASS) Act of 2020 - Innovation Schools | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0348 (SB0267) | AP Opportunities Act of 2020 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m. |
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HB0349 /CH0176 (SB0280/CH0177) | Occupational and Professional Licensing - Service Members, Veterans, and Military Spouses - Revisions to Reciprocity Requirements | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 176 |
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HB0350 (SB0269) | Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Correctional Officers, Law Enforcement Officers, and Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services Personnel (Hometown Heroes Act) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0355 (SB0272) | State Commission on Criminal Sentencing Policy - Annual Report - Crimes of Violence (The Judicial Transparency Act of 2020) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0356 (SB0273) | Crimes - Firearms - Penalties and Procedures (Violent Firearms Offender Act of 2020) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0357 (SB0271) | Crimes - Victim and Witness Intimidation - Penalties and Procedures | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0358 (SB0268) | Victim's Rights - Restitution | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0360 (SB0283) | Ethics and Accountability in Government Act | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) |
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HB0361 (SB0279) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0362 /CH0180 (SB0282/CH0181) | Maryland National Guard - Tuition Assistance Program - Modifications | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 180 |
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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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Pocomoke City Elks Lodge No. 1624 | Introduced | Worcester | $75,000 | $75,000 | $75,000 |

- 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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