Md. Code, State Government § 2-1603
§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.