Maryland Code, State Government § 2-10A-15

(b)(1) The Committee consists of 16 members.

(2) Of the 16 members:

(c)(1) The members of the Committee serve at the pleasure of the presiding officer who appointed them.

(1) an organizational meeting promptly after the appointment of its members; and

(2) any other meetings that the Committee considers necessary to carry out its duties efficiently.

(1) hold a hearing on any matter relating to the functions of the Committee; and

(2) consider a vote on a bill or resolution referred to the Committee by the President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House.

(1) study issues relating to homelessness, including:

(2) consult with governmental agencies, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders to identify State policies, programs, and actions that should or could prevent, mitigate the effects of, and end homelessness in Maryland;

(3) review and make recommendations to align State statutes, regulations, programs, services, and budgetary priorities with the State policies and actions described in item (2) of this subsection;

(4) search for any intradepartmental or interdepartmental gaps, inconsistencies, and inefficiencies in the implementation or attainment of the State policies, programs, and actions described in item (2) of this subsection; and

(5) identify new laws, regulations, programs, services, and budgetary priorities that are needed to prevent, mitigate the effects of, and end homelessness in Maryland.

(1) cooperate fully with the Committee;

(2) keep the Committee fully informed as to its priorities and progress; and

(3) submit an annual report, subject to § 2-1257 of this title, to the Committee on or before October 1 of each year that includes:

(k)(1) Subject to § 2-1257 of this title, the Committee shall submit a report to the General Assembly on or before December 1 each year.

(2) The report shall include: