Maryland Code, State Government § 2-1601

(b)(1) “Hearing” means a meeting that an investigating committee holds, during an investigatory proceeding, to take testimony or to receive other evidence.

(2) “Hearing” does not include a preliminary conference or interview at which testimony is not taken under oath.

(1) a standing committee or a subcommittee of a standing committee;

(2) a joint committee of the Senate and the House or a subcommittee of a joint committee; or

(3) the Legislative Policy Committee or any of its committees or subcommittees.