The following words and phrases when used in this article shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

“Account.” The County Voting Apparatus Reimbursement Account established under section 1106-B.¹

“Authority.” The Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority.

“Bond.” Any type of revenue obligation, including a bond or series of bonds, note, certificate or other instrument, issued by the authority for the benefit of the department under this article.

“Bond administrative expenses.” Expenses incurred to administer bonds as provided under the Financing Law, or as otherwise necessary to ensure compliance with applicable Federal or State law.

“Bond obligations.” The principal of a bond and any premium and interest payable on a bond, together with any amount owed under a related credit agreement or a related resolution of the authority authorizing a bond.

“Credit agreement.” A loan agreement, a revolving credit agreement, an agreement establishing a line of credit, a letter of credit or another agreement that enhances the marketability, security or creditworthiness of a bond.

“Department.” The Department of State of the Commonwealth.

“Election security equipment.” Information technology such as intrusion detection sensors and other infrastructure deployed to enhance the security of voting apparatus and election systems by detecting and reporting hacking attempts and other election security breaches.

“Electronic voting system.” As defined in section 1101-A.²

“Financing Law.” The act of August 23, 1967 (P.L. 251, No. 102),³ known as the Economic Development Financing Law.

“Voting apparatus.” A kind or type of electronic voting system that received the approval of the Secretary of the Commonwealth under section 1105-A.⁴