As used in this subchapter:
(1) “Public records” means the same as defined in § 25-19-103(5)(A); and
(2) “State agencies” means all state departments, boards, and commissions.
(3) “State agencies” does not include: The elected constitutional officers and their staffs;
(4) The General Assembly and its committees and staffs;
(5) The Supreme Court;
(6) The Court of Appeals;
(7) The Administrative Office of the Courts; and
(8) Public institutions of higher education with respect to academic, research, health care, and existing information and technology applications and underlying support.