As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. “Authorizing documents” means a resolution of the issuer, an indenture of trust, or any other instrument setting forth the terms and conditions of bonds issued in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
2. “Bonds” means bonds, including refunding bonds, notes, and other obligations issued by an issuer.
3. “Enabling legislation” means legislation enabling the issuance by an issuer of bonds in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
4. “Issuer” means the state, a department or public or quasi-public agency or instrumentality of the state, or an authority of the state, authorized and enabled to issue bonds in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.