Where appearing in sections 629.01 to 629.29, the term “governor” includes any person performing the functions of governor by authority of the law of this state. The term “executive authority” includes the governor, and any person performing the functions of governor in a state other than this state. The term “state,” referring to a state other than this state, includes any other state or territory, organized or unorganized, of the United States. The terms “committing an act in this state” and “acts committed in this state” include any action taken while the person is physically present in this state.