33.827.  Definitions. — As used in sections 33.825 to 33.831, the following terms mean:

  (1)  "Congressional delegation", all members of the United States Senate and House of Representatives from Missouri;

  (2)  "State", all agencies of the state including independent agencies, state colleges and universities; and

  (3)  "Unfunded federal mandate", a provision of a federal law or regulation that raises state or local government costs without providing the corresponding funding.