As used in this chapter, "state agency" means an authority, board, branch, commission, committee, department, division, or other instrumentality of state government, but does not include:

1. (1) a state educational institution;
2. (2) a state elected official's office; and
3. (3) the legislative and judicial branches of state government.

As added by P.L.195-1999, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.87.