Maryland State Government Section 8-401

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

      (b)      "Evaluation" means the process of legislative review of a governmental activity or unit for which this subtitle provides.

      (c)      "Evaluation committee" means a committee that is appointed to carry out an evaluation.

      (d)      "Evaluation date" means the date on which an evaluation of a governmental activity or unit is to be completed.

      (e)      "Governmental activity" means a program, service, or other function of government.

      (f)      "Preliminary evaluation" means the process by which the Legislative Policy Committee determines whether a governmental activity should undergo an evaluation.