Defines employees of the state

This bill clarifies that certain state positions are explicitly defined as "employees" under state law. It directly affects statewide elected officials (like the governor and attorney general), state department heads and their staff, legislative employees, and legislators themselves. The key provision adds these groups to the legal definition of "state employees" for the purpose of applying existing laws, such as ethics rules and conflict-of-interest provisions. This change ensures these roles are formally included in state employee regulations without creating new policies or benefits. The bill is a technical clarification, not a substantive policy shift.