When used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

(1)  “Advisory committee” means the veterans’ services strategic plan advisory committee as established in § 30-17.1-10.

(2)  “Committee” means the veterans’ committee pursuant to the provisions of § 30-17.1-11(c).

(3)  “State agencies” means state entities responsible for the implementation of services for Rhode Island veterans and their families including:

(i)  The office of veterans services;

(ii)  The Rhode Island public transit authority;

(iii)  The department of human services;

(iv)  The office of postsecondary education;

(v)  The department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals;

(vi)  The department of health;

(vii)  The office of healthy aging;

(viii)  The department of business regulation;

(ix)  The Rhode Island veteran’s court;

(x)  The department of labor and training;

(xi)  The Rhode Island commerce corporation;

(xii)  The office of the secretary of state; and

(xiii)  The Rhode Island national guard.

(4)  “Veterans’ services strategic plan (‘VSSP’)” means the strategic plan as established in § 30-17.1-11.