36.152.  Definitions. — For the purposes of sections 36.152 to 36.159, the following terms mean:

  (1)  "Contribution", as defined in chapter 130;

  (2)  "Employee", any individual holding a position subject to the provisions of this chapter in an executive agency of the state;

  (3)  "Partisan political office", any office for which any candidate is nominated or elected as representing a party pursuant to chapter 115.