Maryland Code, State Government § 8-402

(1) a framework that allows for periodic, legislative review of the regulatory, licensing, and other governmental activities of the Executive Branch of the State government is essential for the maintenance of a government in which the citizens have confidence and of a healthy State economy; and

(2) this legislative review is consistent with other activities and goals of the General Assembly.

(1) establish a system of legislative review that will:

(2) ensure that the legislative review takes place by establishing, by statute, a process for the review and other legislative action.