Mo. Rev. Stat. § 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.