Maryland State Government Section 2-1603

      (a)      An investigating committee may be established only by a resolution of the Senate or the House.

      (b)      The resolution shall state the investigating committee's:

            (1)      purpose;

            (2)      powers;

            (3)      duties;

            (4)      duration;

            (5)      subject matter;

            (6)      scope of investigatory authority; and

            (7)      size.