As used in sections 33.825 to 33.831, the following terms mean:

1. (1) "Congressional delegation", all members of the United States Senate and House of Representatives from Missouri;
2. (2) "State", all agencies of the state including independent agencies, state colleges and universities; and
3. (3) "Unfunded federal mandate", a provision of a federal law or regulation that raises state or local government costs without providing the corresponding funding.

(L. 1994 H.B. 1109, et al. § 8)