The bill amends RCW 43.388.010 to authorize the Washington State Leadership Board to solicit and receive gifts, grants, and endowments from both public and private sources for its use and benefit. This new provision allows the board to expend these funds in accordance with their terms and the overarching purpose of the chapter, which includes advancing leadership skills among Washington state youth and enhancing civic engagement, education, and service opportunities. Additionally, the executive director of the board is required to report any funds received from private sources to the Office of Financial Management regularly.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that funds received from private sources cannot be used to reduce or substitute the board's budget as appropriated by the legislature. Instead, these funds must be directed towards projects, programs, and functions authorized by the chapter that have not been funded by legislative appropriations. This ensures that the board can enhance its initiatives without compromising its existing budgetary allocations.

Statutes affected:
Original bill: 43.388.010