Ohio Rev. Code § 126.50: Definitions.

As used in sections 126.503, 126.504, 126.505, and 126.506 of the Revised Code, "state agency" has the same meaning as in section 1.60 of the Revised Code, but does not include the elected state officers, the general assembly or any legislative agency, a court or any judicial agency, or a state institution of higher education.