As used in Code Sections 45-15-14 through 45-15-16, the term ‘‘state authorities’’ means the following instrumentalities of the state: Georgia Building Authority, Georgia Education Authority (Schools), Georgia Education Authority (University), Georgia Highway Authority, Georgia Ports Authority, State Road and Tollway Authority, Jekyll Island— State Park Authority, and Stone Mountain Memorial Association. (Ga. L. 1969, p. 484, § 1; Ga. L. 2001, p. 1251, § 2-1; Ga. L. 2012, p. 775, § 45/HB 942; Ga. L. 2014, p. 866, § 45/SB 340.) The 2014 amendment, effective April 29, 2014, part of an Act to revise, modernize, and correct the Code, deleted ‘‘Georgia Building Authority (Hospital), Georgia Building Authority (Markets),’’ following ‘‘Georgia Building Authority,’’ near the beginning. 407 45-15-13 PUBLIC OFFICERS & EMPLOYEES 45-15-15