Maryland State Government Section 2-101

      (a)      In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.

      (b)      "House" means the House of Delegates of Maryland.

      (c)      "President" means the President of the Senate.

      (d)      "Senate" means the Senate of Maryland.

      (e)      "Speaker" means the Speaker of the House.

      (f)      "Standing committee" means:

            (1)      a standing committee of the Senate, as set forth in the Senate rules; or

            (2)      a standing committee of the House, as set forth in the House rules.