For purposes of this article:

1. (a) "Commissioner" means the West Virginia commissioner of highways continued pursuant to section one, article two-a of this chapter;
2. (b) "Amendment" means the amendment to the Constitution of this state entitled "Safe Roads Amendment of 1996" as approved by referendum in November, 1996;
3. (c) "State road bond" means any bond or bonds issued by the state pursuant to section two of this article;
4. (d) "Division" means the West Virginia Division of Highways established under section one, article two-a, of this chapter, or any successor to all or any substantial part of its powers and duties; and
5. (e) "Secretary" means the secretary of the West Virginia Department of Transportation.